The topic of psychiatric medications is a complex and multifaceted one, as explored in the two podcast episodes provided.

The first episode, 'How The American Workforce Got Hooked on Adderall', delves into the history and rise of Adderall usage in the American workforce, examining the neuroscience behind the drug, its cultural and societal implications, and the factors driving its increased prevalence, including the role of telepsychiatry startups and the demands of the modern knowledge economy.

The second episode, 'Metabolism, Brain Energy, and Mental Health with Dr. Chris Palmer', features a discussion on the "brain energy theory" which views mental illnesses as metabolic disorders of the brain, largely centered around mitochondrial dysfunction. This episode explores how factors like diet, sleep, exercise, and social connection can impact brain metabolism and mental health, providing a holistic, metabolic framework for treating mental illness.