In this episode of The Antidepressant Risks Spotlight series, Katinka Blackford Newman interviews Kim Witczak, a global drug safety advocate with over 25 years of experience. Kim recounts her personal tragedy that led her to become a leading voice in drug safety advocacy.

Kim Witczak is one of the nation’s leading drug-safety advocates. Kim’s husband, Woody, was prescribed Zoloft for mild insomnia and stress in 2003. Just a few weeks later, he died by suicide. He had no history of depression or suicidal thoughts, and at the time, there were no warnings on the label about the risk of suicidality.

Kim Witczak is a leading drug safety advocate and speaker known for challenging the pharmaceutical industry and inspiring change within the FDA. Her advocacy began after the tragic loss of her husband Woody, who was prescribed Zoloft for insomnia without warnings of suicide risk. Refusing silence, Kim fought for truth, uncovered hidden drug risks, and helped secure the FDA’s strongest black box warning on antidepressants.

Kim Witczak is a globally recognized drug safety advocate who became active after the sudden death of her husband from undisclosed side effects of an antidepressant. With 25+ years in advertising and marketing, she brings a unique lens to FDA reform, transparency, and patient safety.

Kim Witczak is a globally recognized drug safety advocate who became active after the sudden death of her husband from undisclosed side effects of an antidepressant. With 25+ years in advertising and marketing, she brings a unique lens to FDA reform, transparency, and patient safety.

What does it mean to turn tragedy into purpose? In this episode of Connections Coffee Talk, hosts John Jenkins and Tanya Jones sit down with Kim Witczak — nationally recognized drug safety advocate, speaker, and founder of Woody Matters.

Kim Witczak, a drug safety advocate, shares her personal journey tragic loss of her husband due to an antidepressant, and her work as a drug safety advocate. She discusses the marketing tactics used by the pharmaceutical industry, to promote drugs, the role of the FDA, and the hijacking of patient advocacy. Kim emphasizes the need for higher standards in drug safety and importance of informed consent. We also spoke of her own experience of handling grief, need for normalization of grief and sadness in society.

The healthcare system isn’t broken… It’s doing exactly what it was built to do. It’s not about health. It’s about profit. It’s built to sell sickness, push pills, and silence anyone who dares to ask questions. Today’s guest, Kim Witczak, knows this better than anyone. Her late husband was prescribed Zoloft for sleep, and died by suicide just five weeks later. Her whole world was shattered on that day, but her purpose was ignited.

Conversation between host Gary Emineth and Kim Witczak — a global drug safety advocate, public speaker, and marketing professional who has spent the last two decades challenging the pharmaceutical industry’s lack of transparency. Produced by North Dakota’s only locally‑owned network, Open Range.

Jessica sits down with Kim Witczak, a national drug safety advocate and brand strategist, to share her incredible journey from personal tragedy to public impact. After losing her husband to an undisclosed side effect of the antidepressant Zoloft, Kim embarked on a two-decade battle against pharmaceutical giants and government institutions, including a groundbreaking lawsuit against Pfizer.

The Positive Persistence podcast with Ian Bowen. Drug safety advocate Kim Witczak joins Ian Bowen to share her harrowing journey from losing her husband to antidepressant side effects to becoming a leading voice for FDA reform.

Real Talk with Zuby Podcast. Zuby talks with Kim Witczak, a drug safety advocate, about her tragic personal story that sparked her fight for pharmaceutical accountability. They explore psychiatric medication risks, regulatory failures, rising death rates, and global drug policy differences. Kim also discusses mental health, her new book, and ways to reclaim health in a corporatised system.

Kim Witczak calls herself the "accidental advocate" and is a speaker and leading global drug safety advocate, taking her work to the FDA and even U.S. Congress in the span of her career. After her husband Woody's untimely death, Witczak suspected a link to an SSRI he was wrongly prescribed.

On August 6, 2003, Kim Witczak’s life was shattered when her husband, Woody, died unexpectedly at just 37 years old, shortly after being prescribed Zoloft. In this conversation, Kim takes us through her relentless journey to uncover the unknown risks and side effects of SSRIs and her mission to hold Big Pharma accountable.

Kim Witczak opens up about her personal story, which transformed her into what she calls an "accidental advocate," highlighting the hidden dangers of pharmaceuticals. She dives deep into the complexities of drug safety, the importance of transparency and independent research, and the role of genetic testing in tailoring medications.

The Amberly Lago Show: Stories of True Grit and Grace. Host Amberly Lago sits down with Kim Witczak to explore the profound journey of turning grief into advocacy and healing. Kim shares her touching story following the tragic loss of her husband, Woody, and how this life-altering event propelled her into challenging big pharmaceutical companies for better drug safety.

The Jeff Crilley Show filmed at @RealNewsCommunicationsNetwork broadcasting in North Dallas.

This talk explores the journey of an accidental advocate thrust into the heart of America’s broken drug safety system following her husband’s tragic suicide, despite no history of depression

In the labyrinthine world of pharmaceuticals, ensuring the safety of drugs is a critical yet often overlooked aspect. Meet Kim Witczak, an international drug safety advocate and speaker hailing from Minneapolis, USA.

The Visibly Fit podcast with Wendie Pett. Kim Witczak, shares her personal story of how her husband's death by suicide led her to become an advocate for drug safety. Her husband Woody's sudden death was linked to an adverse reaction to antidepressant medication.

Kim Witczak refers to herself as the accidental advocate. She was living the American Dream, married with a successful career in advertising, traveling the world, and planning her life on her terms; however, all that changed with one phone call on August 6, 2003. Here to share her tragic story about the dangers of antidepressants on the Medical Truth Podcast is Kim Witczak.

Sandy chats with global drug safety expert Kim Witczak (Minneapolis, MN) about her quest for drug safety reform and her firm belief in the power of making a personal appearance.

“There's been a whole slew of new drugs that are coming using accelerated approval, which you think is innovation, breakthrough…but what it really means is less rigorous clinical trials & less focus on safety.” - Global Drug Safety Advocate Kim Witczak.

"Sometimes life’s greatest purpose chooses you." - Kim Witczak. The story of the “WHY” behind docuseries film project Selling Sickness.

Kim Witczak speaks regarding the FDA approval process and drug safety awareness. Recorded Sept 20, 2017