Tim Westbrook
Tim Westbrook, MS
Healing The Brain Through TMS
Healing The Brain Through TMS
Healing The Brain Through TMS
Tuesday 11th November 2025
Explore how TMS offers a fresh alternative for treating depression and anxiety, featuring insights from Dr. Robbie Westerman.
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Episode Overview
- TMS uses magnets to rebalance neurotransmitters without precise diagnoses.
- It's considered equally effective as ketamine therapy for some conditions.
- Insurance companies are increasingly covering TMS treatments.
- TMS is accessible without needing prior authorisation from many insurers.
- The treatment is FDA approved and has been around since the 1980s.
We don't want to build crappy roads and then make more of them.
What happens when traditional medication just doesn't cut it for treating depression and anxiety? In this episode of 'I Love Being Sober,' Tim Westbrook chats with Dr. Robbie Westerman about the potential of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to offer a fresh alternative. TMS is like a magic trick for your brain, using magnets to rebalance neurotransmitters without the need for precise diagnoses or the right meds. Dr.
Robbie explains how TMS can be more effective than traditional pharmacologic approaches, and why it stands on par with ketamine therapies. They also dive into the nitty-gritty of how TMS differs from psychedelic-assisted treatments and what it takes to make this cutting-edge therapy accessible to more people. With insurance companies increasingly covering TMS, it might just be the breakthrough many have been waiting for.
So, if you're curious about how TMS can transform mental health treatment, this episode is a must-listen. Could TMS be the future of depression treatment? Only time will tell!