The Secrets of Good Daughtering with Dr. Allison Alford
We talk a lot about parenting. But we don't talk nearly enough about being a daughter. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Allison Alford...
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Intimacy, Breakups, and Dating in the Real World: A Conversation with Dr. Justin Garcia
Dating and relationships have never been simple — but in today's world of apps, algorithms, and endless options, it's easy to feel...
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Compassionate and Effective Schizophrenia Care with Dr. Tracy Hicks
In this episode, I'm honored to welcome Dr. Tracy Hicks, a dual-certified family and mental health nurse practitioner with over two decades...
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I Am Determined.
In this episode, I share the absolute honest truth about my life at the moment. I also talk about my focus for this year, the phrases I...
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A New Approach to OCD: Internal Family Systems w/ Melissa Mose
In this deeply informative episode, I'm joined by licensed marriage and family therapist Melissa Mose, LMFT, who brings 30 years of...
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Celeb Chef Chris Valdes on Mental Health in Kitchens
In this heartfelt and candid episode, I'm joined by Chef Chris Valdes—TV personality, cookbook author, and lifelong culinary artist—to talk...
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Dr. Andrea Martinez Talks Gangs, Loss, Depression, and Learning Discernment.
Friends, welcome back to the Hardcore Self Help Podcast. This is my first interview back after a bit of a journey. I thought there was no...
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The Podcast is Coming Back.
Episode Summary: In this deeply personal solo episode, Dr. Duff returns to the mic after a hiatus to share what's been going on behind the...
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437: Multicultural Identity, Somatic Healing, and Embodied Code Switching w/ Marcia Bonato Warren
In this insightful interview, I'm joined by Marcia Bonato Warren, a trauma-informed body therapist, somatic counselor, interculturalist,...
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436: Facing Horrific Family Trauma & Finding Joy After Divorce
In this episode, Dr. Duff takes on two powerful listener questions in a raw and compassionate Q&A format. The first question comes from a...
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435: Moving Past infidelity & Coping with Sudden Medication Changes
In this episode, I address two deeply personal listener questions that highlight the complex nature of anxiety and emotional healing in...
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An Update From Robert
Just a quick update! Back to regularly scheduled programming next week!
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Chapter From My NEW BOOK - Bipolar Answers
Pre-Order Bipolar Answers https://www.amazon.com/Bipolar-Answers-Questions-Answered-Psychologist-ebook/dp/B0F1DW5WQZ/ In this special...
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433: Stuck in Trauma & Embarrassed by Emotional Reactions
Episode 433: Navigating PTSD Triggers & Overcoming Shame In this episode of The Hardcore Self Help Podcast, I tackle two listener questions...
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432: What is High-Functioning Codependency? Terri Cole
In this episode of The Hardcore Self Help Podcast, I sit down with the incredible psychotherapist and author, Terri Cole, to discuss...
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431: Pathological Demand Avoidance & Persistent Low-Grade Depression
Episode 431: Pathological Demand Avoidance in Coaching & Persistent Depression Welcome to another episode of the Hardcore Self Help Podcast...
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430: The Truth About Recovery with Dr. Mala
Episode 430: Integrative Approaches to Recovery with Dr. Malasri Chaudhery-Malgeri In this episode of The Hardcore Self Help Podcast, I sit...
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429: Coping with the Cruel World & Enduring Heartbreak
In this solo Q&A episode of the Hardcore Self Help Podcast, I answer two deeply personal and important listener questions. The first comes...
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428: Overcoming Self-Hatred with Dr. Blaise Aguirre
In today's episode of the Hardcore Self Help Podcast, I sit down with world-renowned psychiatrist, author, and DBT expert Dr. Blaise...
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427: THE Guided Meditation you need for 2025
In this special episode of the Hardcore Self Help Podcast, I lead you through a guided meditation designed to help you let go of mental...
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426: How to Find Purpose and Not Regret Your Life with Jordan Grumet
In this inspiring episode of the Hardcore Self Help Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Jordan Grumet, a hospice director, author, and podcast...
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425: My Word for 2025!
In today's year-end wrap-up episode of the Hardcore Self Help Podcast (Episode 425), I reflect on 2024 and reveal my guiding word for 2025....
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424: Antidepressants are Making me WORSE & Stress is Waking Me Up Early
In this solo Q&A episode of the Hardcore Self Help Podcast (Episode 424), I tackle two listener questions that address challenging mental...
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423: Neurodiversity Playbook with Dr. Matt Zakreski
In today's episode of the Hardcore Self Help Podcast, I sit down with psychologist, professional speaker, and author Dr. Matt Zakreski to...
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422: Charles Duhigg on Becoming a Supercommunicator
In today's episode of the Hardcore Self Help Podcast, I sit down with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and best-selling author Charles...
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421: Grieving your Therapist & Non-Suicidal Self-Injury
In this Q&A episode of the Hardcore Self Help Podcast, I address two insightful listener questions. The first explores coping with the end...
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420: Productive Failure with Dr. Manu Kapur
In today's episode, I sit down with Dr. Manu Kapur, a professor of learning sciences, to delve into his unique approach to education:...
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419: Seth Godin - Using Strategy to Shape Your Life and Mental Health
In today's episode of the Hardcore Self Help Podcast, I'm thrilled to sit down with marketing guru and best-selling author Seth Godin. Seth...
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418: Healing Childhood PTSD with Anna Runkle The Crappy Childhood Fairy
In this episode, I sit down with Anna Runkle, better known as the Crappy Childhood Fairy, to explore her journey of healing from childhood...
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417: Podcast Updates and Random Show!
In this laid-back check-in episode of the Hardcore Self Help Podcast, I take you through a series of updates and random musings. I discuss...
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416: David Burns MD - "Feeling Good" Legend on Life, Legacy, and His New AI App
In today's episode, I had the absolute honor of sitting down with Dr. David Burns, a true legend in the field of mental health. Dr. Burns...
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415: Latino Mental Health, Machismo, and Vulnerability as Strength with Dr. Paul Rivera
Breaking Boundaries: Dr. Paul Rivera on Redefining Success and Masculinity In this episode, Dr. Paul Rivera, a first-generation Latino...
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414: Does COVID-19 Make ADHD Worse?
Managing ADHD and Long COVID: Strategies for Cognitive Challenges In this episode of the Hardcore Self Help Podcast, Dr. Robert Duff...
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413: Therapy Search is BROKEN w/ Colleen Marshall from Two Chairs
Revolutionizing Therapy: Colleen Marshall on Two Chairs' Matching Process In this episode of the Hardcore Self Help Podcast, Dr. Robert...
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412: Abandonment by Husband & Addicted to Checking Phone
In this episode of the Hardcore Self Help Podcast, I address two intense and relatable listener questions. The first question comes from a...
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411: Reparenting and Attachment with Dr. Judy Ho
Breaking Cycles: How Attachment Shapes Our Lives with Dr. Judy Ho In this episode of the Hardcore Self Help Podcast, host Dr. Duff...
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410: Being a Weirdo SAVED Tony Weaver Jr.
In this episode of the Hardcore Self Help Podcast, Dr. Robert Duff chats with Tony Weaver Jr., an award-winning author and educator...
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409: Are You Afraid of Breathing?
In this episode, Dr. Duff shares personal experiences and discusses the concept of being afraid of breathing. He highlights how anxiety and...
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408: Unveiling Invisible Loss: Christina Rasmussen's Journey Through Grief
In episode 408 of the Hardcore Self Help Podcast, I'm joined by grief educator and author Christina Rasmussen. We delve deep into the...
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407: Am I Just My Anxiety Now? Dealing with Extreme Anxiety and Career Changes
Navigating Intense Anxiety and Career Changes Hello, friends! In today's episode, we tackle two profound listener questions that may...
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406: People Are WRONG About OCD w Dr. Patrick McGrath of NOCD
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Patrick McGrath, Chief Clinical Officer at NOCD and a leading expert in OCD treatment. We dive deep...
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405: Does Joe Biden Have Dementia? An Expert Perspective.
Does Joe Biden Have Dementia? A Neuropsychologist's Perspective In this episode, I discuss the current political climate in the United...
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404: The Truth About Ketamine with Dr. Chantelle Thomas
Hello, friends! In today's episode, we delve into the transformative potential of ketamine therapy for mental health with Dr. Chantalle...
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403: My Thoughts on Meds & Mocking During Arguments
Hello, friends! In today's episode, we tackle two profound listener questions that may resonate with many of you: How Do You Feel About...
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402: Actress Jenn Harris on Intimacy and Aging into Confidence
Guest: Jenn Harris, Award-Winning Director, Writer, Actor, and Producer Host: Dr. Robert Duff Episode Description: In this episode, Dr....
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401: Adult Star Turned Therapist Jennie Ketcham Crooks on Digital Overconsumption and Reconnecting to Life
In this episdoe, I sit down with Jennie Ketcham-Crooks, a licensed therapist, anxiety specialist, and author of the upcoming book "Look Up:...
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400: Mystery Question & Rapid Fire Q&A
Hello, everyone! Thank you SO much for joining me for episode 400. I can't believe it's been 400 episodes already. Blows my mind. In this...
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399: Dating with a Stutter & Self-Harm Scars
Hello, friends! In today's episode, we tackle two profound listener questions that may resonate with many of you: Navigating Dating with a...
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398: Choosing to be Childless, Sex Mismatch, & Inpatient Treatment
Hello, friends! In today's episode, we tackle three insightful listener questions that many of you might relate to: Choosing Not to Have...
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397: What Kind of Therapy Is Right for Me?
Hello, friends! In today's episode, we dive deep into a listener's question about finding the right therapy for a variety of complex mental...
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396: Her Doctor Failed Her - Privacy for Youth in Psychiatry, Suicidality Assessment, and Advocating for Your Past Self
Hello, friends! In today's episode, we tackle a profound listener question that may resonate with many of you. A listener who survived a...
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395: Overcoming Agoraphobia, Common Exposure Mistakes, Amygdala Reactivity, and More
Hello, friends! In today's episode, we tackle a profound listener question that may resonate with many of you. A listener struggling with...
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Episode 394: Finding Focus with ADHD & The Surprising Upside of Missing Medication
Hello, friends! In today's episode, we tackle two thought-provoking listener questions that may resonate with many of you: Cymbalta...
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Episode 393: When to Say I Love You & Numbness in Face After TBI
Hello friends! In today's episode, we explore the deep and complex emotions involved in expressing love within romantic relationships and...
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Episode 392: Helping a Friend with OCD & Being Controlling After Moving In
Hello friends! In today's thoughtful episode, we tackle two profound listener questions that may resonate with many of you: Contemplating...
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Episode 391: Panic Disorder & Caregiving for a TBI
Hello friends! In today's episode, we tackle two interesting questions that delve into the heart of mental and emotional challenges many of...
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Episode 390: Gender Identity in Therapy & Standing Up to Mom
Hello friends! In today's episode, we tackle two profound listener questions that may resonate with many of you: Dealing with Hurtful...
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Episode 389: Am I Bugging My Therapist? & Abusive Ex Using Kids Against Me!
Hello, friends! In today's episode of the podcast, we dive deep into two incredibly relatable listener questions that touch on emotional...
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Episode 388: Building Emotional Intelligence & Partner is Afraid of Pictures
Hello friends! In today's episode, we dive into two listener queries that shine a light on the complexities of emotional experiences and...
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Episode 387: Should I Still Talk to My Ex?
Hello friends! In this episode, we delve into a deeply personal and complex question that touches on the lasting impact of past...
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Episode 386: Starting Dating in 30s & Navigating BPD in the UK
Hello friends! In today's episode, we delve into two deeply personal and impactful listener questions, uncovering layers of self-discovery,...
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Episode 385: Obsessing Over New Relationships & Recovering from Sexual Assault
Hello, friends! In today's episode, we tackle two profound listener questions that may resonate with many of you: Navigating Romantic...
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Episode 384: All About Depression
Hello friends! In today's in-depth episode, we embark on a comprehensive exploration of depression, a condition that's far more complex...
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Episode 383: Alternatives to Adderall & My Therapist Talks Too Much!
Hello friends! In today's episode, we delve into two compelling listener questions that I'm sure many of you will find relatable and...
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Episode 382: Changing Name at Work & Dealing with Emotional Numbness
Hello friends! In today's episode, we delve into two compelling listener questions that touch on deeply personal experiences and emotional...
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Episode 381: Is it Impossible to Thrive as a Therapist & Long-Distance Driving Anxiety
Hello friends! In today's episode, we delve into two compelling listener questions that many of you might find relatable: Confronting...
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Episode 380: Dopamine Misconceptions
Hello friends! In today's enlightening episode, we delve deep into the intricacies of neurotransmitters, specifically dopamine, and their...
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Episode 379: My Word for 2024 Is...
Hello, friends! In this episode, I will be wrapping the year up by reflecting back on 2023 and my word for the year, which was "Identity."...
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Episode 378: Emotional Immaturity & Making Friends After Bullying
Hello friends! In today's insightful episode, we delve into two very relatable and poignant listener questions that highlight the...
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Episode 377: Preparing for Couples Therapy & Managing Depersonalization and Derealization
Hello friends! In Episode 377, we tackle two profound listener questions that shed light on unique mental health and relationship...
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Episode 376: Absent Father Issues & Being a Young Manager
Hello friends! In today's insightful episode, we delve into two intriguing listener questions that touch upon deeply personal and relatable...
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Episode 375: Anxiety About Nose Job & Privacy In Telehealth Therapy
Hello friends! In today's insightful episode, we tackle two profound listener questions that delve into personal struggles and the...
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Episode 374: Persisting in a Broken World & Recognizing Narcissism in Yourself
Hello, friends! I hope you're all managing to keep your spirits up. In today's thoughtful episode, we tackle two profound listener...
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Episode 373: Overcoming Overthinking
Hey everyone! Hope you're finding moments of peace amidst the chaos. Today's episode peels back the layers of anxiety that can really twist...
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Episode 372: Finding Balance in College & Spending Addiction
Hello, friends! Hope you're all doing splendidly. Today's episode dives into the nuances of financial anxieties and the challenges of...
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Episode 371: Is This Cheating?, Annoyed at Phones, & Meds Before Therapy
Hello, friends! I hope everyone is well. In today's insightful episode, we dive deep into two thought-provoking listener questions that...
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Episode 370: Unusual Response to ADHD Meds & Safer BDSM Practices
Hello, friends! I hope everyone is well. In today's enlightening episode, we delve into two insightful listener questions that touch on...
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Episode 369: Avoiding Depression Relapse & Questioning Parenthood
Episode 369: Navigating Personal Struggles & Motherhood Hello, friends! I hope everyone is doing well. In today's episode, we delve into...
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Episode 368: How to Overcome Anxiety About Flying
Hello, friends! I hope everyone is doing well. In today's episode, we take a deep dive into a pressing concern from a listener who's...
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Episode 367: Preventing Age Discrimination and Promoting Longevity
Hello, listeners! I hope you're taking care of yourselves and finding moments of joy. In today's episode, we deep dive into a comprehensive...
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Episode 366: Explaining My Polyamorous Relationship & Supporting a Partner in Grief Over a Pet
Hello, everyone! I appreciate your attention and hope you are doing well. In our first segment, we dive into a topic that's close to my...
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Episode 365: Getting Autism Diagnosis as an Adult & Living with Partner's PTSD
Hello, all! I hope that you are staying healthy and safe. In this episode, I cover two very interesting questions. In the first, someone...
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Episode 364: PTSD with Psychosis & Body Dysmorphia Cured by Loss
Hello, friends! I hope you're treating yourselves well. In this episode, I dive into two compelling listener questions that touch on...
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Episode 363: Treating a Phobia of Wasps & Adjusting to Moving in With a Partner
Hello, friends! I hope you are treating yourselves well. In this episode, we dive deep into two thought-provoking listener questions. Our...
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Episode 362: PMDD Treatment & Dealing with Scary Ex
Hello, everyone! I hope you are doing super well. As always, I really appreciate your attention. A special thank you to everyone that has...
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Episode 361: Health Anxiety Rabbit Holes & The Psychology of Weight Loss Drugs
Hello, all! In this episode, I answer the following awesome listener questions. I have successfully been treated for cancer, but I can't...
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Episode 360: How to Survive Starting Fresh & Resources for an Overloaded Parent
Hello, friends! I hope you're staying safe from the heat and generally taking good care of yourselves. Today, I have two awesome listener...
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Episode 359: Wife Obsessed with Phone & Does Ketamine Rewire Your Brain?
Hello, friends! I hope life is treating you well. In today's episode, we're going to dive into two more insightful listener questions: Our...
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Episode 358: Binge Eating and Goal Setting
Hello, friends! I hope you're all doing fantastic. In today's episode, we delve into the following awesome listener questions: Our first...
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Episode 357: Getting Off Antidepressants & Feeling Sexy With Partner Again
Hello, friends! I hope you're all doing great. In today's episode, we dive into the following awesome listener questions: Our first...
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Episode 356: Schizophrenia Without Medication and Building Self-Confidence
Hello, friends! I hope you're all doing great. In today's episode, we dive into the following awesome listener questions: Our first...
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Episode 355: ADHD vs Bipolar II & The Spiritual Consequences of Suicide
Hello, friends! I hope everyone is doing well. In today's episode, we dive into the following awesome listener questions: Our first...
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Episode 354: Disclosing BPD in Relationships & Boyfriend Too Close to His Mother
Hello, friends! In this episode, I tackle two great listener questions about relationships. The first one comes from someone with...
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Episode 353: Childhood Concussion & Boundaries with Friends
Hello, friends! I hope you are all doing well. Our first question comes from a listener who reached out to express their appreciation for...
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Episode 352: How to Stay Focused - 20 Tips
Hello, friends! It's been an interesting week for me, which I address at the start of the episode. From there, I share with you a previous...
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Episode 351: Preemptive Grief & Triggered by Anger
Hello, friends! This is a short and sweet episode. No ads today, but I have two awesome listener questions. First, I tackle a question from...
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Episode 350: Daddy Issues & Severe Social Anxiety
Hello, friends! I hope you are all doing well. Special shout out to the moms out there this week! In this episode, I two awesome listener...
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Episode 349: Compulsive Lying and Protecting My Sister From Our Mom
Hello, friends! In this episode, I answer two listener questions. The first question is from a listener who has been with her boyfriend for...
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Episode 348: ChatGPT for Mental Health and Productivity - My Best Tips
Like most of the world, I have been obsessed with AI tools such as ChatGPT. However, I think they are more than a gimmick. I have been...
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Episode 347: Contamination OCD vs COVID Safety & Violated Consent in a Relationship
Hello, friends! This one is a bit of a doozy. Please be aware that the subject matter is somewhat more intense than other episodes...
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Episode 346: Electroconvulsive Therapy vs Ketamine. Which is better?
Hello, friends! In this episode, I tackle one awesome question from a listener. This person has treatment resistant depression and bipolar....
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Episode 345: Bipolar Meds for Life & CBT Is Not Working
Hello, friends! I hope that you are taking good care of yourselves. We are back to the Q&A format this week with the following amazing...
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Episode 344: My Self-Therapy Protocol
Hey, friends! This episode is a little different. Rather than taking listener questions, I decided to share something that is working...
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Episode 343: Communicating While Dissociated & Masturbation Causing Bad Things
Hello, friends! Huge apologies - the website is currently down. I hope that it is up again soon! In this episode, I answer the following...
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Episode 342: Alternatives to Hospitalization & Thyroid and Mental Health
Hello, everyone. I hope you are treating yourselves well. Q&A episode this week featuring the following great listener questions: I have...
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Episode 341: Reporting Abuse of Teen & Raising Therapy Rates
Hello, friends! Short and sweet Q&A episode here. Before jumping into the questions, I share a couple strategies that are working well for...
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Episode 340: OCD vs Psychosis & Finding a GOOD Therapist
Hello, friends! I hope you enjoy this awesome Q&A episode featuring the following listener questions: Why do my intrusive thoughts from OCD...
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Episode 339: Can't Find a Job With My Degree & Emotions Stuck in Therapy
Hello, everyone! I hope that you are staying safe out there if you are in an area with wild weather conditions. I am having a very cozy...
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Episode 338: Postpartum Mental Illness and Postpartum Psychosis
Hi, friends! In this episode, I do a deep dive into postpartum mental illness including baby blues, postpartum depression, and postpartum...
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Episode 337: Losing a Friend & Father with Brain Injury
Hello, everyone. Short and sweet Q&A episode here featuring the following: I made a mistake and lost my friend of 20 years. What can I do...
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Episode 336: Ghosted by Children & Grieving in Secret
Hey, friends! I hope that you are doing well. For this episode, we are back to the usual Q&A format with a ltitle less intensity than last...
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Episode 335: I Hope This Reaches You...
Hello, friends. Something a little different today. No intro or sponsors. Just a frank response from me to someone that feels that their...
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Episode 334: Letting Go of Control & Drinking on Meds
Hey, everyone! Another Q&A episode for you here featuring the following questions: How can I let go of control when I don't like the way...
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Episode 333: Finding Better Partners & Eating Disorder Recovery
aHello, everyone! I hope you are staying safe and dry(ish) out there. In this episode, I address the following: How can I find better...
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Episode 332: My Word for the Year!
Hello, everyone! Happy new year! In this episode, I review my personal progress and challenges over the past year, reveal my word for the...
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Episode 331: Recovering From Brain Injury & How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
Hello, all! In this episode, I answer the following questions from awesome listeners like yourself: How can I recover my memory following a...
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Episode 330: Agoraphobia Exposure & Fixing a Dead Bedroom
Hello, friends! Hope you are well. Back with another Q&A episode this week featuring the following questions submitted by listeners like...
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Episode 329: Turned On by Therapy & Accelerating the Therapeutic Relationship
Hello, everyone! Exciting news. My new book, 500 Questions for Dating, Relationships, Romance, and More is out! I talk more about it at the...
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Episode 328: Antidepressants Causing Self-Harm & Rock Bottom in 50s
Hello, friends! Hope you are enjoying some time off with loved ones or some quiet time on your own. Here are the question I cover in this...
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Episode 327: How to Stop Cheating & Feeling Bad About Weight Comments
Hello, everyone! In this episode, I tack the following listener questions: How can I stop myself from cheating like I have in my past two...
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Episode 326: Reducing Alcohol Use & Clutching to a Dying Relationship
Hello, beautiful people. This is another Q&A episode of the podcast featuring the following questions: How do I know when I enjoy alcohol...
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Episode 325: Abuser in the Hospital & Crying During Arguments
Hello, friends! This is a short and sweet episode. Just over 20 minutes. No sponsors. Just some Q&A goodness featuring the following...
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Episode 324: Answering PERSONAL Questions About Me
Hello, all! This week, since it's my birthday week, I am taking it easy and having some fun with the show. As a lot of you know, I've been...
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Episode 323: Generational Trauma & Motivation to Find Work
Hey, everyone! Thanks for your patience in waiting an extra day for the show this week. Seems like everyone is having a weird week, myself...
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Episode 322: Stopping Self-Injurious Behavior & Trichotillomania
Hello, all! This is a really interesting episode, in my opinion. That's due to your awesome questions! Here's what I cover: When I get...
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Episode 321: Asking My Wife to Get Help & Codependency With My Kids
Hello, friends! After being a Stuffy Duffy last week, I am back with a new Q&A episode. Here are the questions I cover: My wife is...
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Episode 320: Caregiver Pressure & Antidepressants for Concussion
Hello, all! Short but sweet episode this time covering the following: What can I do about my fear of dying and leaving behind my paralyzed...
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Episode 319: Medical Clearance for Job & Exposure for Medication Phobia
Hello, all! In this episode I tackle the following topics from listeners like you: My friend is a pilot and is worried about getting...
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Episode 318: Feelings for Someone Outside of Marriage
Hello, all! This is a short and sweet episode. It's been busy week and it is positively hot as BAWLS right now. So, I take one question. I...
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Episode 317: Oversharing in Therapy & Losing Friends in Relationship
Hello, all! Short and sweet episode this week featuring the following questions: Is it possible to overshare about your trauma in therapy?...
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Episode 316: Frustrated Therapist & Codependency
Hello, friends! Great episode for you today featuring questions that are follow-ups on previous questions. Here's what I cover: My...
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Episode 315: How to Feel Less Numb & Letting Go of Old Therapist
Hello, friends. I hope you're taking good care of yourselves. Here are the questions that I cover in this episode: I can't feel emotions....
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Episode 314: Communicating with Autistic Partner & ADHD Shame
Hello, friends! What a week. I'm alive and well, but unfortunately things have been a bit heavy over here. I start off with a little...
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Episode 313: How My Year is Going So Far
Hello, friends! This is a simpler check-in episode. I update you on what has been going on in my life - particularly this wild week. I also...
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Episode 312: Co-Parenting with Abuser & Therapeutic Alliance
Hello, everyone! I hope you've had a great week. Back at you with an awesome Q&A featuring the following questions: My ex-wife was...
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Episode 311: Overcoming Procrastination & Love Languages
Hello, friends! I hope you are staying cool and hydrated if you are in one of the major heatwave areas! In this episode, I answer the...
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Episode 310: Genetic Testing for Antidepressants & Hating Sex in Marriage
Hello, all! This is a really interesting mix of questions. So stick around until the second one to hear me dish out some tough love. Here...
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Episode 309: Abusive Marriage & Cutting Off Mother
Hello, friends. In this episode, I answer two questions that encompass difficulties within family relationships. Here are the questions: My...
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Episode 308: Anger After Suicide & Restarting Medication
Hello, all. A big content warning for this episode, the first question deals with suicide and has a bit more detail than other questions...
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Episode 307: How to Set Boundaries & Overcoming Sexual Abuse
Hello, all! In this episode, I take on two really good listener questions. The second one mentions sexual abuse of a child, but there are...
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Episode 306: Getting Partner Back & Bipolar in College
Hello, all! This is a great Q&A episode featuring the following questions from awesome listeners like yourself: My partner left due to me...
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Episode 305: Overthinking & Embarrassment
Hello, friends! I hope you have had a great week. We are back to the Q&A format this week with the following questions: How can I overcome...
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Episode 304: Duff the Wife Returns!
Hello, everyone! In this epidode, my beautiful wife, Joelle, comes back on the show for a quick chat about life. We sat on the couch and...
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Episode 303: Decreased Sexual Performance & Trouble with Exposure Work
Hello, all! Straight forward Q&A this week with the following awesome listener questions: I used to be able to have sex numerous times...
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Episode 302: No Intimacy in Marriage & Lost in Life
Hello, friends! I hope you're doing well. After a very gross story at the top of the episode, I get into the following questions: What can...
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Episode 301: Car Crash Amnesia & Husband Suddenly Wants Divorce
Hello, everyone! I hope you're having a great week. Just a nice straightfoward Q&A for you today featuring the following questions: After...
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Episode 300: How to Ask for Help & Emotional Literacy for Men
Hello, everyone! Episode 300!! Holy moly. Thank you so much for sticking with me on this ride. I appreciate your trust and attention so...
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Episode 299: Overcoming Victim Mentality & Cognitive vs Physical Anxiety
Hello, friends! I hope you've had a really good week. My week here has been pretty good. As I mention in the episode, I didn't really plan...
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Episode 298: Emotional Burnout as a Therapist & Seven Years of Loss
Hello, friends! I hope you have had a wonderful week. For today's episode, I answer the following awesome listener questions: I am thinking...
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Episode 297: Quarterlife Crisis & Being the Family Therapist
Hello, everyone! Thank you for your patience on this one. Had to take a couple extra days so that I didn't lose my mind with work. This...
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Episode 296: Constant Paranoid Thoughts & Dealing with a Toxic Workplace
Hello, all! This before I get into the questions this week, I talk a bit about my personal situation. Unfortunately, I had a breakup with a...
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Episode 295: Dating After Abuse & Healing from Cheating
Hello, friends! I hope that you are caring well for your hearts this week. It's wild out there. Here are the questions I cover in this...
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Episode 294: Spouse Doesn't Want Help & Depressed About the World
Hey, everyone. I hope you're taking great care of yourselves. In this episode, I start with a moment of vulnerability about my life lately....
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Episode 293: Therapist on Dating App & Cannabis Use Disorders
Hey, friends! I hope you're having a great week. This is a very interesting episode with the following questions: I am attracted to my...
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Episode 292: Reacting to My Partner's Sexual Past
Hello, friends! This is a short and sweet episode where I answer the following question: I recently learned of my partner's previous...
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Episode 291: Teen Suicide Contagion & Trauma Dissociation
Hello, everyone! Pretty heavy episode this time. Nothing graphic, as usual, but I decided to tackle some tricky questions. Before hopping...
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Episode 290: Intrusive Thoughts of Harming Family & Ruminating About Therapy
Hello, friends! I hope you are all doing well. In this episode, I start off with a quick update about my experience so far on Lexapro...
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Episode 289: Self-Disclosure in Therapy and Suicidality vs Intrusive Thoughts
Hey, all! Nice Q&A episode for you here. The second questions talks a bit about suicidality, but nothing too graphic. Very interesting...
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Episode 288: Confidentiality for Minors & Physical vs Mental Issues
Hey, everyone. Short and sweet episode today featuring the following questions: I am a minor in therapy. What can my therapist share with...
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Episode 287: Doubting Your Own Trauma & ADHD Misdiagnosis
Hello, friends! This episode features two questions related to trauma. There is nothing violent or explicit described, but both questions...
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Episode 286: Anxiety About Time Off & Erectile Dysfunction
Hey, friends! I hope that your week has been great. I want to give you a big thanks for listening to the show. I really appreciate you....
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Episode 285: Grief and New Relationships & Secondhand Trauma
Hello, all! I hope that you are having a fantastic week. Unfortunately, omicron has found its way into the Duff household, but alas... the...
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Episode 284: How I am Approaching This Year
Hello, friends! Haven't talked in a little while. I hope you have been enjoying yourself. I am back this week with a new episode. This time...
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Episode 283: Meth Addiction Guilt & Depression When Everything is "Fine"
Hello, all! Great episode here for you today thanks to a couple awesome listener questions. If you haven't yet gotten a copy of my 500...
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Episode 282: Getting Over Ghosting & Exercise Induced Anxiety
Hello, all! Hope your week has been phenomenal. I appreciate you all! In this episode, I tackle the following questions: I was recently...
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Episode 281: Passing on Trauma & Caregiver Burnout
Hello, friends! Thank you to all of you that have been sharing the podcast as part of your Spotify Wrapped posts. Amazing to think that...
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Episode 280: Low Libido & Relationships Cause Sadness
Hello, all! If you spent some time off from work and/or with loved ones over the "holiday", I hope you have really enjoyed yourself. I'm...
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Episode 280: Low Libido & Relationships Cause Sadness
Hello, all! If you spent some time off from work and/or with loved ones over the "holiday", I hope you have really enjoyed yourself. I'm...
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Episode 279: I Don't Deserve to Get Better & Fixing Relationship During a Break
Hello, all! Apologies in advance for my croaky voice. My voice is totally shot from the week, but I do my best to give you responses to the...
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Episode 278: Sexual Advances From Therapist & Depression That Doesn't Go Away
Hello, friends! After a quick update about the whole Thanksgiving situation at my kid's school, I dive into the following amazing...
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Episode 277: Co-parenting Problems & Disappearing Depressed Partner
Hello, friends! In this episode, I start with some concerns from my personal life that tie into some social psychology concepts before...
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Episode 276: Wife Doesn't Care Anymore & Healing Hurts Too Much
Hello, friends! Super happy to bring you this Q&A episode today. I take the following questions: What can I do when it feels like my wife...
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Episode 275: Suck at Meditating? Listen to This!
Hello, friends! I have a really cool episode for you today. Meditation is a tool that I use often and is one of the most important things...
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Episode 274: Can't Talk About Feelings & Feeling Like a Bad Person
Hello, all! I hope that you are having a great week. I got a great episode for you here with the following questions: How can I get help...
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Episode 273: Recovering from a Disaster & Overcoming Codependency
Hello, friends! Got a nice Q&A for you today with a little rambling at the top. Here's what I answer: My son went through a horrific...
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Episode 272: Explaining Mental Health to Your Partner & Getting Out of a COVID Rut
Hello, all! So... I'm an idiot and had to record this episode twice. Oops. BUT I'm super glad to be releasing this. I answered the...
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Episode 271: When to Take Suicidality Seriously & Scared of Losing Dream Job
Hello, friends! This episode is a nice Q&A with some great listener-submitted questions. The first one involves some discussion about...
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Episode 270: The Problem with Mental Healthcare & Overlapping Diagnoses
Hello, friends! In this episode, I answer a couple listener questions that are less about direct advice and more about general questions in...
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Episode 269: Repressed Childhood Trauma and Long-Distance Relationship
Hello, friends! In this episode, I have a Q&A featuring the following questions: How can I continue to work on my longtime childhood trauma...
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Episode 268: My Lovely Wife Returns
Hello, friends! On this episode, I had my wife back on the show. We just chilled on the couch and had a nice wide-ranging conversation...
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Episode 267: Moving Forward From Trauma & Relationship Boundaries and Expectations
Alright, everyone! Another great Q&A for you featuring the following questions: How can I move past my traumatic history of bullying and...
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Episode 266: Developing Social Skills & Alternatives to Therapy
Hello, friends! This is a straightforward Q&A with the following questions: How can I work on my social skills as a socially anxious...
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Episode 265: Why Am I Attracted to My Doctor & Dealing with Jealousy in Relationships
Hello, friends! Looks like I have a bit of a cold, so bear with my voice and breathing in this one. Got a great Q&A with the following...
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Episode 264: Addressing Self-Harm as an Adult & Depression Tips
Hello, friends! Hope you are well. Cruising along over here. Super ready for a relaxing weekend. In this episode, I tackle the following...
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Episode 263: Treating Family Members & Sibling Mental Health Fears
Hello, everyone! At the start of this episode, I give a quick little ramble about a case that I'm working on to talk about some of the...
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Episode 262: Feeling Bad for Wanting Attention & Diagnosis as a Crutch
Hello, all! So just a little heads up. I'm super annoyed because in this episode, there were a couple undesirable sounds including a loud...
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Episode 261: Relationship Separation Anxiety & Anger at your Therapist's Diagnosis
Hello, friends! Another Q&A Episode for you today featuring the following questions: What can I do about my separation anxiety every time...
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Episode 260: Loss of Appetite with Anxiety & Battling with a Negative Body Image
Hello, all! I hope you're taking great care of yourselves. Been a busy busy week over here in DuffLand. In this episode, I cover the...
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Episode 259: Supporting a Grieving Parent & Returning to Work After a Mental Health Break
Hello, friends! I hope you are taking great care of yourselves this week. To be honest, I've seen a lot of people having a bit of a hard...
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Episode 258: Rapid Fire Q&A Part 2 - Coping with Emotional Content, Relationship Expectations, and more!
Hello, friends! Back with part 2 of the rapid fire Q&A. There were so many awesome questions on my original post that I couldn't stop with...
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Episode 257: Rapid Fire Q&A - Making New Friends, Seeking Good Advice, Panic or Heart Attack, and More!
Hello, all! In this episode, I am doing some rapid fire question and answer from a prompt that I threw up on Instagram. Please enjoy! If...
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Episode 256: Trauma Misconceptions and Posttraumatic Growth with Dr. Laura Copley
Hello, friends! This episode is a re-post of an interview I did a couple years ago with the amazing Dr. Laura Copley. Dr. Copley is a...
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Episode 255: St. John's Wort for Depression & Sleep Anxiety After Flu
Hello, friends! I hope you're having a really good week. Enjoyed making this episode for you. The questions here have somewhat of a theme....
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Episode 254: Reliving Trauma Through Avoidant Personality Disorder & Desperation, Parenting and Life with Major Depressive Disorder
Hello, all! Hopefully you are doing well and sleeping better than I have been recently. Yikes. This episode is another Q&A with some...
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Episode 253: The Impact of Misdiagnosis & Recognizing Depression
Hello, friends! After a little (big) ramble about the hardest part in my job as a neuropsychologist, I answer the following questions: Can...
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Episode 252: Divorcing Someone Who is Depressed & Going Back to College After 30
Hello, friends! After a long ramble about some terribly nerdy stuff, I get into two really good listener questions today. Here's what I...
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Episode 252: Divorcing Someone Who is Depressed & Going Back to College After 30
Hello, friends! After a long ramble about some terribly nerdy stuff, I get into two really good listener questions today. Here's what I...
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Episode 251: Work Burnout Trauma & Adult Autism Suspicions
Hello, all! In this episode, I answer two questions submitted by awesome listeners like yourself. I hope you enjoy and that you're taking...
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Episode 250: The Ethics of Placebo & Coping with Career Grief
Hello, friends! Straightforward Q&A for you today. Here's what I cover: My grandma is taking a supplement that is clearly just placebo. Is...
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Episode 249: Feeling Bad About Feeling Good & Suicide Jealousy
Hello, all! Please excuse my mistake with the episode number. Bah! I also was perhaps a little delirious, but that just adds to the...
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Episode 248: Getting Personal Responding to My Own Journal Prompts
Hello, everyone! In this episode, I sit down and have a go at my own journal prompts from the 100 Free Journal Prompts on my website. Some...
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Episode 247: Health Anxiety During a Pandemic & Suicidality in Children
Hello, friends! Got another Q&A episode for you. The 2nd question in here could be potentially triggering to some, so please be aware of...
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Episode 246: Are Trauma Details Necessary in Therapy & Supporting Someone with BPD
Hello, you beautiful people! Today I have a question and answer episode with two great questions sent in by listeners like you. Quick...
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Episode 245: Working Through a Complicated Break Up Alone & Confidentiality in Therapy
Hello, friends! Got a Q&A for you today that is actually just one two-part question. Stay tuned next week for a freebie update! Here's...
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Episode 244: "Accidental" Overdose & Becoming a Psychologist with Bipolar
Hello, friends! I hope you're having a really good week. This is a Q&A episode with two really important questions. The first one talks...
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Episode 243: Exploring Bisexuality in Marriage & Postpartum Anxiety During COVID
Hello, friends! Sorry in advance that the audio is a tiny bit blown out in this one. Hopefully you don't notice, but something weird was...
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Episode 242: Not Getting Better Fast Enough, COVID Financial Worries, Working on Yourself During Breakup
Hello, friends! In this episode, I take a few shorter questions covering some amazing topics such as: Will my psychiatrist or therapist...
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Episode 241: Coping with Loneliness & Negative Self Perceptions and Insecurities
Hello, all! Hope you're happyish and safeish out there. This is a two-question Q&A episode featuring the following: I've tried just about...
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Episode 240: What I've Been Up To Lately
Hey, friends! This is just a casual episode of me sharing about what I've been up to lately. It's a big ol' ramble about many topics...
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Episode 239: Collective PTSD, No-Showing Therapy, Caregiving with Anxiety, Depression Options
Hello, friends! This week, I have another rapid-fire Q&A for you. I took some questions from the private Hardcore Self Help Facebook group...
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Episode 238: Support Group Problems & Grad School Doubts
Hello, everyone! Hope you're treating yourselves well this week. I have a great Q&A for you with the following questions: I have had...
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Episode 237: 20 Tips to Help You Focus
Whether you are diagnosed with an attentional disorder like ADHD or you are just having a hard time focusing right now, I have 20 real tips...
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Episode 236: Mental Health within Couples & Coping with the Winter Blues
Hello, friends! In this Q&A, I tackle two interesting listener questions relating to couples who both go through dips in their mental...
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Episode 235: My Wife Gets Real about Psychiatry Frustrations
I have to be honest with you all that this is not the most inspiring episode of the podcast. There is a lot of venting of frustration and...
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Episode 234: Getting Through a Breakup
Hello, friends! Happy New Year - welcome to the first episode of 2021! This is an episode inspired by a single question relating to...
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Episode 234: Getting Through a Breakup
Hello, friends! Happy New Year - welcome to the first episode of 2021! This is an episode inspired by a single question relating to...
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Episode 233: Rapid Fire Part 2 - Pandemic Alcoholism, All or Nothing Thinking, Bad Pharmacies, and More
Hello, friends! Today I am doing a continuation of the last episode. I'm not at the part today, but I am at home cracking away at the...
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Episode 232: Rapid Fire Q&A - Sleep Apnea, Dating After Abuse, and More
Hello, everyone! Today's episode is a less prepared version of Q&A than I usually do. The house was a little chaotic, so I took a...
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Episode 231: A guided meditation to get you through 2020
Hello, friends. In this episode, I walk you through a calming meditation to help you get through the rest of the year. It has been designed...
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Episode 230: Distancing Yourself from Family & Grieving for a Much Loved Pet
Hello, friends! This is a Q&A episode with two super important and interesting listener questions relating to coping with grief after...
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Episode 229: Never Setting Boundaries & How Much Better is Enough?
Hello, friends. This is a super interesting Q&A which answers two important listener questions. The first relates to never setting personal...
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Bonus Episode: Top Mental Health Tools with Himalaya
Hello, all! Bringing you a little bonus episode today. I recently teamed up with Himalaya to create a full audio course all about top...
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Episode 228: Roommate with BPD and Connecting to Others Again
Hello, everyone! This is a Q&A episode for you with two similarly themed questions having to do with relationships with other people. Here...
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Episode 227: Reaching Out for Help with Depression & Coping with Suicidal Thoughts
Hello, friends! A Q&A episode for you this week with some really vulnerable questions. Here are the questions asked: I think I have...
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Episode 226: 32 Things in 32 Years
I just had a birthday and I decided to do something a bit silly. In this episode, I am running down 32 things I've done in my 32 years on...
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Episode 225: Auditory Hallucinations & Hitting a Roadblock with Depression and Anxiety
Hello, friends! This is a fascinating Q&A that answers a question relating to something we call non-clinical auditory hallucinations. In...
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Episode 224: What's Working for Me Right Now
Hello, friends! Today I have a looser episode structure for you. Simply me sitting and talking to you about a few things that are working...
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Episode 223: Episode 223: Is Hypnotherapy Valid? & Family Drama During the Holidays
Hello, friends! Bit of a short episode today, but great questions nonetheless! I also mention that I've been putting out more great content...
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Episode 222: Moving Through Crisis w/ My Wife Joelle
Hello, friends. A lot of you have been asking to an update from my wife, Joelle. Today, I have her on the show to talk about what led up to...
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Episode 221: Priced Out of Therapy & Living with a Traumatic Past
Hey, all! In this episode, I answer some awesome listener questions after rambling at your in a semi-lucid loopy tired state for a while....
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Episode 220: I Don't Want Kids & Can I Call Therapist Between Sessions?
Hello, friends! Just a nice Q&A episode for you this week. Thank you all so much for the outpouring of support and care after the last...
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Episode 219: Getting Real and Personal About Crisis Options
This is an interesting episode. I honestly don't know if I'll keep it posted forever. It has been an exhausting and scary week. So I turned...
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Episode 218: Lifestyle and Habit Changes for Anxiety
Hello, friends! I hope that where ever you are, you are not absolutely melting from heat like I am. Even if you are, go chill in the air...
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Episode 217: Communication and Active Listening Tips
Hello, all! Thanks for having some patience with the lack of an episode last week. I think it was worth it because this is a packed...
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Episode 216: Long Distance Fiance & Bedtime Adrenaline Surges
Hello, friends! I hope that you're staying healthy and relatively happy out there. In this episode, I've got the following awesome...
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Episode 215: Depression Motivation Exercise, Abusive Ex
Hello, friends! This episode is a question and answer show with a couple really great ones: How can I remember what brought be joy before...
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Episode 214: Mask Anxiety and Medication Considerations
Hello, friends! This is a nice little Q&A episode featuring the following two questions: What can I do about my severe anxiety reaction...
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Episode 213: My Wife and I Talk Quarantine Hobbies and Poly Relationships
Hello, everyone! I think you will really enjoy this episode. I sat out in the back yard with some candles, twinkle lights, and a couple...
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Episode 212: Unhooking from Thoughts Meditation
Hello, friends. I asked on social media whether you'd prefer a Q&A or a guided meditation and the overwhelming answer was a guided...
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Episode 211: 10 Common Thinking Traps
Hello, all! This episode features a re-release of one of my favorite episodes of all time. I go through 10 of the most common thinking...
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Episode 210: Helping Depressed Friend, Questioning Your Gender Identity
Hello, friends. I have a Q&A for you today. Please enjoy and stay well. Here are the questions covered: How can I help my (teen) friend at...
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Episode 209: How to Get the Most out of Therapy
Hello, friends! This is a re-release of episode 74, in which I dive deep into 10 tips that you can use to get the most out of therapy. This...
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Episode 208: Trouble With Video Therapy, Second Language Anxiety
Hello, friends! Quick reminder that easing of COVID-19 restrictions does not mean that the pandemic is over. For the sake of at-risk people...
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Episode 207: Still Working During COVID, Avoiding Group Therapy
Hello, friends! This is a nice and easy two-question Q&A episode. I hope you're all taking great care of yourselves and staying healthy....
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Episode 206: Dr. Lindsay Weisner on Destigmatizing Teen Suicidality
Hello, friends! This episode features an interview that I did with clinical psychologist Dr. Lindsay Weisner. We talk about many things...
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Episode 205: More Personal Reflections from Robert
This is another episode in which I turned on the mic and sort of just rambled. I talk about life during quarantine, I talk about my new...
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Episode 204: Dr. Drew Anderson on Staying Afloat During COVID-19
Hello, friends! This is a great interview with Dr. Drew Anderson, a licensed psychologist specializing in assessing and treating eating...
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Episode 203: COVID Q&A - Abuse in Isolation, Missing Touch, Dreading Going Back to Normal
In this episode, we are continuing the trend of focusing on content related to the COVID-19 pandemic and quarantine. However, this week, we...
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Episode 202: A Quick Coronavirus Pep Talk
This is a much shorter episode than usual. I just wanted to stop in to give you some words of encouragement and just a little bit of...
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Episode 201: Managing News and Media Intake
Why hello, everyone. I hope you're quarantine is slightly less maddening than mine... I will likely be putting out episodes that are...
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Episode 200: A Guided Relaxation for Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Hello, friends! Well. Things have changed drastically since the last podcast episode. I was thinking about doing something special for...
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Episode 199: Health Anxiety with Dr. Gordon Asmundson
Well well well... I definitely did not plan to release this podcast on the week that we find out the world is rapidly approaching a global...
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Episode 198: Finding the Right Online Therapist, Help with Grief, Family Gathering Anxiety
Hello, everyone! Another Q&A episode for you today. Don't forget that the Kick Anxiety's Ass $75 sale is still going on for a couple weeks...
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Episode 197: Personal Updates from Robert
This episode is a little different. Rather than doing a Q&A, interview, or deep dive, I just wanted to sit with you for a while and give...
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Episode 196: Switching Therapy Types, Managing Child's Outbursts, Fixing a Relationship
Hello, friends! This is a nice Q&A episode with questions covering a variety of topics. Hopefully I do a decent job responding despite my...
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Episode 195: All About Exposure for Anxiety
Hello, friends! This is a re-release of episode 98, which is an episode that I refer back to quite often on the show. I talk about the...
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Episode 194: Postpartum Anxiety, Traumatized by a Thought, Avoiding Activities
In this episode, I take the following awesome listener questions: What can I do about my postpartum anxiety and emetophobia? Can you be...
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Episode 193: 500 Days of Meditation with Cheryl B Engelhardt
This is a very interesting interview with Cheryl B. Engelhardt, who is a government scuba diver turned pop artist turned film composer...
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Episode 192: Blood Phobia, Chronic Suicidality, Helping a Partner to be More Supportive
Hello, friends! Excited to bring you this new Q&A session with three awesome questions (plus one bonus question for Patreon). Here are the...
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Episode 191: Dr. Mandel on Ketamine Nasal Spray vs Infusions for Depression
Super excited to present this episode to you. I had Dr. Steven Mandel on episode 137 of the podcast to talk about the amazing and...
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Episode 190: Ketamine Risks, Hoarding, ACT Therapy
Hello, friends! Super happy to bring you this question and answer episode. You'll have to excuse my congestion. The plague continues in the...
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Episode 189: Leaning Into Depression with My Wife, Joelle Duff
This episode is an interview with my wife, Joelle Duff. This is technically the first episode of our new Patreon exclusive Duff Family...
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Episode 188: A Guided Meditation to Let Go of 2019 and Move Forward into 2020
It's been a hell of a year and I think a lot of us could use a breather. In this episode, I take you through a guided meditation to help...
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Episode 187: Making Doctors Take You Seriously, Catching Emotions in the Moment, One-Sided Sexual Relationship
You guys seriously have the best questions. In this episode, I answer these three: How can I get my doctors to take me seriously and not...
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Episode 186: Healing Together with Figs O'Sullivan
This episode is a fantastic interview with master couples therapist, Figs O'Sullivan. We spoke together about many topics related to...
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Episode 185: All About Impostor Syndrome
Hello, friends! Today we are tackling a single subject. Something that has been requested numerous times by you guys. That subject is...
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Episode 184: Daydreaming, Abusive Mother in Law, Scared to Call in Sick
We are back again with a new Q&A episode! I'm sure you guys missed these over the past few weeks. A few really great questions in here...
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Episode 183: Life Coaches, My History, and Future Directions of Psychology with Mxiety
Hello! I am back from vacation and wishing I never left! In all seriousness, I had a great time. But now I'm back with another great...
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Episode 182: Spooky Psychology Experiments
Hello, friends! Happy Halloween! This is a re-release of an episode I did a couple years ago. Humans are amazing creatures, but we also...
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Episode 181: Multiple Sclerosis and Mental Health with Dr. Meghan Beier
This is a great interview with rehabilitation neuropsychologist, Meghan Beier, Ph.D. While she focuses mainly on individuals living with...
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Episode 180: All About Sleep 2.0
Hello, friends! There are several episodes of the podcast that I refer back to constantly. Episode 26, where I talk all about sleep is one...
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Episode 179: Talking Sex with Alison Leigh
Hello, friends! In this episode, I talk to licensed psychotherapist and sex advisor, Alison Leigh. Alison specializes in helping people in...
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Episode 178: Bad Enough for Therapy, Anxiety Nausea, Depression in Relationship
Hello, everyone! Happy to bring you another great question and answer episode today. Before that a quick announcement. October is my birth...
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Episode 177: Research-Informed Parenting with Jen Lumanlan from Your Parenting Mojo
This episode features an interview with Jen Lumanlan from Your Parenting Mojo. In her own words, "I don't have much in the way of parenting...
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Episode 176: Healthy Gaming, Processing Trauma, Social Anxiety
Hello, friends! In this episode podcast, I do a little Q&A with some really awesome questions. For one reason or another, I also felt a...
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Episode 175: LGBTQ Health Disparities with Dr. Perry Halkitis
This was a fantastic interview with public health psychologist, Dr. Perry Halkitis. We talk about disparities in health and mental health...
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Episode 174: Driving Anxiety, Overly Affectionate Mom, Helper Burnout
This is a really great question and answer episode. If you hear some crickets chirping in the background, that is because it's hot as balls...
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Episode 173: Tiffany Jenkins on Mental Health and Addiction
This week I have an incredible and inspiring interview with Tiffany Jenkins. Tiffany is a wife, mother, author, content creator and a...
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Episode 172: Overcoming an Affair, Recalling Trauma, Bringing Parents into Therapy
Hello, friends! This is an awesome Q&A episode where I take three great listener questions and try my best to offer some helpful advice....
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Episode 171: Psilocybin Mushrooms for Mental Health with MycoMeditations
This is a special episode. I was approached by a company called MycoMeditations that wanted to sponsor the podcast. They actually were very...
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Episode 170: Sexless Marriage, PTSD in Literature, Health Anxiety
Hello, friends! In this Q&A episode, I take three awesome questions that listeners sent in and try my best to give some helpful advice....
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Episode 169: Mental Health and Spirituality with Dr. Anna Yusim
This episode is a super interesting interview with psychiatrist Dr. Anna Yusim. She is a practicing psychiatrist from a family of...
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Episode 168: My Counselor Died
Hey, everyone! This episode is missing some of the normal bells and whistles that you are used to. No intro music. No disclaimers or fancy...
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Episode 167: Posttraumatic Growth with Dr. Laura Copley
This is a fantastic interview with Dr. Laura Copley, a trauma specialist, who focuses on posttraumatic growth and resilience. We go through...
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Episode 166: When to Move On, Pregnant with an Eating Disorder, How Long Therapy Takes
Hello, friends! This is a Q&A episode in which I tackle the following: When is it time to move on from my boyfriend that just recently...
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Episode 165: Letting Go of Shame with Dr. Suvrat Bhargave
This is a really nice interview with psychiatrist Suvrat Bhargave. We talk about lessons that he has learned in his practice including how...
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Episode 164: Boundaries vs Manipulation, Moving with Mental Illness, Helping Family Understand
Hey, all! On the last episode, I had my wife on to answer your relationship communications. We got SO many awesome questions that I wanted...
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Episode 163: Duff the Wife and I Talk About Communication
In this episode, I have my beautiful wife Joelle back on the podcast. We take a few minutes to update you on our crazy life and then...
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Episode 162: Depersonalization, Family Communication, Planning with ADHD
Hello, friends! It's very very hot over here this week, but I still decided to lock myself in my office without a fan and record this Q&A...
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Episode 161: The Reality of Being a Therapist with Quinn Gee
This week, I have the amazing Quinn Gee of Magnolia Mental Health back on the show again. She is a "unicorn" in the mental health field. As...
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Episode 160: Erectile Dysfunction, Internet Exhibitionism, Strong Emotions
Hello, friends! In this episode, I answer some awesome listener questions about some very interesting topics including: How can I fix my...
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Episode 159: How Your Brain ACTUALLY Learns with Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath
This episode is an awesome conversation that I had with educational neuroscientist Dr. Jaren Cooney Horvath. We talk about common...
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Episode 158: Improving Self-Concept, Going Back to Work, Abandoned by Therapist
Hello, friends! We have a nice question and answer session for you today. Please be forewarned that one of the questions mentions the topic...
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Episode 157: Unfu*k Yourself with Gary Bishop
Hello, friends! This episode features an interview with the author Gary John Bishop. He wrote the best seller Unfu*k Yourself and juuuust...
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Episode 156: Drug-Induced Psychosis, Distance Jealousy, Dealing with Loneliness
This episode is a straightforward question and answer episode. Not too much preamble in this episode, just straight to the nitty gritty. As...
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Episode 155: Jonah on Electroconvulsive Therapy for Depression
This is a super interesting interview with Jonah, who was kind enough to get very person in discussing his experiences with...
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Episode 154: Emotional Cheating, Hypomania, Boundaries in Supporting, Mood Disorder
This is a special Q&A episode in which I pull questions directly from the private Hardcore Self Help Facebook group. If you aren't yet a...
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Episode 153: A Guided Relaxation About Letting Go
I think that a lot of you need to hear this episode. It's simply me talking with you a bit about the topic of letting go, especially of...
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Episode 152: Managing Toxic Family with Dr. Sherrie Campbell
Today's episode is an interview that I did with Dr. Sherrie Campbell. Her specialty is helping people recognize toxic family members and...
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Episode 151: My Top Productivity Tips
We are doing a bit of a deep dive episode this week. I wanted to share with you my 10-11 best tips for staying productive even when you...
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Episode 150: Tech in Mental Health with Abhishek Chandra from Spring Health
This episode is a wide-ranging conversation with Abhishek Chandra, a co-founder and CTO of Spring Health, which is a comprehensive mental...
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Episode 149: First Panic Attack, Confronting Family Abuser, Repairing vs Calling Off an Engagement
This week's episode is a question and answer session. I cover three awesome questions that cover a variety of important topics. As always...
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Episode 148: Dan Fields from Save it for the Show
Hello! In this episode, I interview a friend of mine, Dan Fields, from the Save it for the Show podcast. I thought this would be an...
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Episode 147: Nocturnal Anxiety and Panic
Welcome, everybody! Today's episode is going to focus on a single topic. I have gotten a lot of questions recently about nighttime anxiety...
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Episode 146: Duff the Wife Valentine's Special
Hello, everyone! Super excited because this week I have my beautiful wife, Joelle Duff on the podcast again. You always have such great...
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Episode 145: Bipolar Barbie
Hello, friends! This week, I have an interview with the wonderful Bipolar Barbie. She is a mental health advocate from Australia. In this...
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Episode 144: BDSM after Trauma, Slipping Back into Depression, Supporting a Partner with PTSD
This week, I have a nice Q&A session for you. Three really great questions that cover a variety of topics. Some of the content in here is...
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Episode 143: When Life Gives You Parkinson's with Larry Gifford
On this episode, I have an interview with Larry Gifford from the When Life Gives You Parkinson's podcast. He was diagnosed with early onset...
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Episode 142: Fundamentalist Religion, Parenting with Mental Illness, Panic Disorder
Hello, friends! I have a Q&A episode for you today. This is an extra special episode for a couple reasons. First off, I'm starting a new...
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Episode 141: You Might Die Tomorrow - Kate Manser on Mortality Awareness and Living Better Today
Hello, all! This was an episode that was supposed to air a while back. I postponed it due to a shooting at my alma mater's college night at...
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Episode 140: Making New Year Goals That Make Sense
This is a short and sweet episode that I recorded before leaving for an end-of-year vacation with my family. We talk about making goals for...
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Episode 139: Neurofeedback, Low Motivation, Knowing if Therapy Works
The last episode of 2018! Wowwwww. It's been an awesome year and I thank you so much for all of the support, attention, and of course...
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Episode 138: Jamie Shares Her Personal Experience with Ketamine Treatments
This is part 2/2 for my series of interviews about Ketamine treatments. In this episode, I interview Jamie AKA "The Gloomy Optimist" about...
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Episode 137: All About Ketamine Treatments with Dr. Steven Mandel
Friends. If there is one interview of mine that you listen to, let it be this one. In this interview, I talk to Dr. Steven Mandel, the...
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Episode 136: Overcoming Self-Sabotage in Relationships, Fear of Wrists, Decision Paralysis
Hello, everyone! Great to be back recording a normal Q&A episode this week. Between the unexpected non-episode a couple weeks back and the...
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Episode 135: How to Survive the Holidays
Hey, everyone! This is a re-release of an episode that I did last year. I am busy this week with holiday stuff, so I didn't want to record...
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Episode 134: Kati Morton - Youtuber, Author, and Therapist
Super excited to have the awesome Kati Morton on the show with me today. I'm sure you already know who she is, but if you need a refresher,...
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Too Close to Home
The regularly scheduled podcast interview is postponed this week. There was a tragic shooting at my alma mater's college night at the...
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Episode 133: Spooky Mental Health Treatments From History
I did an episode last year around Halloween time about spooky social psychology experiments and what they say about humanity. I figured I'd...
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Episode 132: When to Stop Taking Meds for Anxiety
Fantastic episode for you today. We go deep into the different types of medication for anxiety, how to know when it's time to stop taking...
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Episode 131: Supporting a Reluctant Partner
In this episode, I take a question from someone about how they can help their romantic partner who is great most of the time but gets...
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Episode 130: Complex PTSD
In this episode, I'm trying something slightly different. Rather than taking three questions, I'm taking one and using it as a jumping off...
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Episode 129: All About Dementia
In this episode, I do a deep dive talking about a requested topic: dementia. It can be hard to find good information and advice about...
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Episode 128: Making Friends, Avoiding Stress After Concussion, Advice for Future Therapists
Back to the Q&A this week. Before I answer the questions, I talk about a recent psychiatric hospitalization that I had to do with the hope...
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Episode 127: Duff the Wife Back Again!
Hello! I thought it would be nice to have my wife, Joelle, back on the podcast today. She's usually a listener favorite guest and I always...
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Episode 126: Anxiety Exhaustion, Explosive Anger, Mending a Relationship
Another round of awesome questions from you, the listeners. Here's what we cover this week: What can I do about the exhaustion that comes...
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Episode 125: Too Broke for Therapy, Anxiety Meds Don't Work, Pressure to Have Kids
Hello, friends! Sorry for anyone that missed last week's episode. I messed up a little with the technical side of things. We should be all...
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Episode 124: Gender Dysphoria and Sex, Increasing Klonopin Dose, Options to Keep Living
Three totally different questions today ranging from relatively basic to quite intense. I hope you enjoy. Did a little something different...
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Episode 123: Porn and Depression, Panic Disorder, Fleeting Suicidal Thoughts
Hello! Fantastic questions on today's Q&A episode. I am always amazed by your honesty and vulnerability when sending these in. Here's what...
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Episode 122: Anxiety Procrastination, Supporting Suicidal Friends, Loving with Borderline
Another full question and answer episode this week. Awesome questions, as always. I wanted to quickly say thank you for everyone who...
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Episode 121: Death Anxiety, Regret, and the Therapeutic Relationship
Back at it! This episode is a full three question episode for you. Thanks for your patience over the past few weeks with the short...
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Episode 120: Addressing an Awkward Situation with Therapist
It's time! Kick Anxiety's Ass is now live! You can get instant access to all 10 modules of awesome anxiety slaying content at...
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Episode 119: Dealing with a Toxic Mother
Hello, friends! Another mini episode this week as I gear up for the launch of Kick Anxiety's Ass, which is next week OMG fjkdlasnfkljd!...
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Episode 118: Parenting with Borderline Personality Disorder
Hello, all! This is another mini-episode with just one question, but boy is it a good one. If you didn't catch the last episode, I am doing...
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Episode 117: Too Depressed to Start Therapy
Hello, friends! For the next few episodes, I will be just taking one question, so that I can free up some of my time to put the finishing...
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Episode 116: Communication and Support with Duff The Wife
Hello, friends! Super excited to bring my wife, Joelle, back on the podcast today. As usual, this is a super candid and honest conversation...
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Episode 115: When the World Is Too Much
This episode is a little different. It's basically a deep-dive episode, but it's a little more off-the-cuff than usual. Given the multitude...
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Episode 114: School Anxiety, Disclosing Mental Illness to Partner, Ending Therapy
Why hello there! This is a regular question and answer episode. Couple updates first: 1. The audiobook for Hardcore Self Help: F**k Anxiety...
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Episode 113: Polyamory, Family Issues Due to Bipolar, Living with a Disability
Hello, friends! This is a straightforward question and answer episode. First a couple updates: I changed the free preview content that is...
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Episode 112: The Psychology of ASMR
In this episode, I do something a little different. This is a highly requested deep dive episode into the topic of ASMR, or autonomous...
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Episode 111: Repressed Memories, Processing Loss, and Depression at 15
Hey, friends. This was a really good episode thanks to the awesome questions that I was sent in. In fact, I think this episode would be a...
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Episode 110: Dr. Skye Stifel Answers Your Child Questions
This episode is kind of a hybrid. It's not quite an interview. More of a collaborative question and answer session. I sat down with my...
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109: Family Doesn't Support Therapy, Facing Rejection, Making Friends
Hello, friends!! Today's episode is a question and answer session. I think it turned out pretty well despite some annoying flooding that...
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Episode 108: Quinn Gee on Being a Therapist and Black Mental Health
Hi, friends! Thanks for tuning in again. As always, I really appreciate your support and participation in this podcast. In this episode, I...
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107: What If Depression Doesn't Go Away?
In this episode, I talk about options for depression that just does not seem subside despite your best efforts. If you have tried therapy,...
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106: Sakinah on Severe Mental Illness and Advocacy
Today's episode is a very interesting interview with "The Muslim Hippy" herself, Sakinah. I love this interview for several reasons. First...
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105: Different Types of Therapy
Hey all! This is a deep dive episode that was prompted by an email question that I got. In this episode, I talk about the different types...
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104: Dr. Andrea Letamendi on Comics and Psychology
Hello! This is a special episode. I got the chance to interview Dr. Andrea Letamendi. She is a clinical psychologist and the host of the...
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103: Flashbacks, Borderline vs Bipolar, Pressure to Have Sex
Hello, friends! This is another question and answer episode. Next week will be an interview with the amazing Dr. Andrea Letamendi all about...
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102: Dr. Ron Holt on Coming Out Safely as LGBTQ
Today I have an interview with an amazing guest. Dr. Ron Holt is a psychiatrist who stepped away from direct clinical practice to focus...
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101: Work Boundaries, Autistic Burn Out, Social Memory
Hello, everybody! We are back to the normal question and answer format this week. I really enjoyed episode 100, in which my friend Dan...
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100: Special Episode - Me Interviewed as a Guest!
Hello, friends! This is episode 100 of the podcast and as such I wanted to do something a little different. I invited my friend Dan Fields...
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99: Erez Sheck on Bipolar, Bullying, and Social Media
Episode 99, guys! Next week is big 100. I'll be doing something a bit different for that episode, so make sure you tune in for that one....
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Episode 98: All About Exposure for Anxiety
This episode is actually ripped from a long video that I recorded. I have been thinking a lot about exposure for anxiety lately for...
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Episode 97: Finding a Male Role Model, Discussing Trauma, Hydrocephalus
Today's episode is sponsored by Sudio headphones. To see some seriously stylish headphones with great functionality check out...
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Episode 96: Moving, Tolerating Insecurity, Anxiety Procrastination
Hello, friends! I'm back from my paternity leave. Thank you for the support, the great feedback, and the patience during my absence....
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Episode 95: Moving on from Trauma at 66
Heyoooo! This is one more mini-episode where I am answering a single question rather than 3. If all goes according to plan, this will be...
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Episode 94: Should I Have a Relationship with My Abusive Parent?
Hello, everyone! Today is a mini-episode. I'm still on my paternity leave, so I'm coming at you with a single question and answer, rather...
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Episode 93: Dr. Amber Baker Answers Anxiety Questions
Hey, friends! I'm currently off on paternity leave, so my friend and fellow psychologist, Amber Baker, Ph.D., is stepping in to answer your...
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Episode 92: Burn Out Prevention, Vertigo Anxiety, Signs of a Good Guy
Hello, friends! It's only been like 3 episodes since I've done a Q&A, but it feels like it has been forever. Super happy to be back here...
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Episode 91: The Wife Part 2
My wife, Joelle is back on the podcast today. We talk about lots of stuff including anxiety and pregnancy, our plans for the new baby,...
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Episode 90: New Year Reflections
Here we are. It's 2018. Crazy. In this episode, I reflect on the past year and talk about my hopes and goals for 2018. I talk a bit about...
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Episode 89: A Guided Relaxation for the Holidays
I know I already did a holiday themed episode, but I figured you guys could use a little more love as you continue through the holiday...
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Episode 88: Recognizing Abuse & Raising Children With Mental Illness
Today is a question and answer episode. I'm doing two questions instead of three today, just because I've gotta get up early for a talk I'm...
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Episode 87: Surviving Disasters
Hey, friends. I'm not sure if you saw the news, but southern California is on fire. I'm safe, but a lot of friends and acquaintances are...
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Episode 86: Too Nervous to Call Therapist, Phobia of Vomiting, Depression in High School
Hello, my friends! This episode is just a straight forward question and answer episode with some really awesome questions. This week I am...
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Episode 85: How to Survive the Holidays
The holidays are crazy for everybody and they can be particularly stressful if you deal with any mental health issues. In this episode of...
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Episode 84: Triggers and Trigger Warnings
This is a deep dive episode where I spend the entire time talking about one topic of interest rather than taking questions from the...
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Episode 83: Bipolar Depression, Firing a Bad Therapist, Forgetting Family Members
Thanks for having some fun with me for the Halloween episode last week. This one will be a regular Q&A episode. I wanted to give a quick...
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Episode 82: Spooky Psychology Experiments
This week we are doing something a little different. I wanted to get into the Halloween spirit, so today on the podcast, I tell you the...
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Episode 81: Feelings for Your Therapist, Journaling for Anxiety, Helping a Friend with Depression
Today we have another question and answer episode featuring some super interesting questions. Don't forget to sign up for my newsletter to...
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Episode 80: Harnessing the Power of Your Phone
Hello, friends! This is a deep dive episode all about your phone. I share some apps and general principles that you can use with your phone...
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Episode 79: Gaming Advice, ADHD Tests, Obsession with Suicide
Hello, friends! Apologies for the unexpected lapse in episodes last week. Had some family stuff come up on my normal recording night and I...
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Episode 78: Boundaries, PMS Anxiety, Symptom Relapse
Hello, everyone! Thanks so much for joining me again. This is another question and answer episode featuring the following questions: How...
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Episode 77: Avoidant Personality, Skin Picking Fidgets, Dwelling on Hospitalization
Hello, friends! Thanks for joining me again for another Q&A episode. I was recently interviewed about anxiety on the Sexy Fit Podcast,...
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Episode 76: Midlife Crisis, Flotation Tanks, Fleeting Suicidality
Hello, friends! This episode is coming at you a little late today, which I explain at the beginning. It's important to be honest with...
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Episode 75: Violent thoughts, Relationship with Mom, Bipolar
Another Q&A episode today! Some really great questions and I get pretty detailed about a few diagnoses. Before that, be sure to check out...
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Episode 74: How to get the most out of therapy
Today we are doing a deep dive episode all about ways that you can maximize your progress in therapy. Whether you are a seasoned therapy...
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Episode 73: Multiple Personalities, Sleep Procrastination, Being the Codependent Friend
Hello, everyone! Just off the top, given the BS going on in the world at the moment, I need to reaffirm that everyone is welcome here...
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Episode 72: 10 Common Thinking Traps
This is a deep dive episode all about common thinking traps and pitfalls that we encounter as human beings. In the field, we refer to these...
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Episode 71: Self-Criticism, "Functional" Anxiety, Forgiving Abuser
Hello, friends! Just another awesome question and answer episode for you. Two short questions and one more complicated question: How can I...
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Episode 70: I Don't Need Therapy, Talking About Self-Harm, Being a Fraud
Hey, friends! Before I get into the questions for this episode, I wanted to let you know that I recently posted a video and blogpost in...
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Episode 69: Life before depression, Masturbation, Aneurysm
Wide variety of questions this time! I love it. Please continue sending me your questions and look forward to some "guest hosts" in the...
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Episode 68: Heat Anxiety, EMDR, Social Media, Boundaries in Therapy
Packed episode this week! I didn't realize it when I constructed the episode, but I included two double questions for a total of 5...
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Episode 67: Perfectionism, Finding Passions, Encountering an Abuser
Hello, friends! Sorry for the lapse in shows. I did that re-posting of my interview on the Cognitive Rampage podcast a couple weeks ago and...
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Episode 66: My Interview on the Cognitive Rampage Podcast
Hey, friends. This episode is a little different. I didn't have time to record a full Q & A episode this week due to life and work....
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Episode 65: Vicarious Trauma, Lifelong Panic, Mental Health and the Internet
Hello, friends! This is another question and answer episode for you. Hey, I'd appreciate it so much if you'd send me some honest open-ended...
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Episode 64: Trying Therapy Again, Breaking Up, Blushing and Social Anxiety
Hello again, friends. This is another Q&A episode with some really great questions. Wanted to let you know that I am now doing a bonus...
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Episode 63: Electroshock, Low Grade Depression, Terminal Illness
Hello, my friends! Another awesome Q & A for you this week. Couple links that I mentioned in the show. Here's the cognitive rampage...
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Episode 62: Self-Harm as Coping, Depression as an Excuse, Recurring Depression
Hello, friends. We are back to the Q&A this week. Thanks so much for your super awesome feedback on the last episode with my wife. If you'd...
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Episode 61: MY WIFE on mental illness, motherhood, and hospitalization
Very special episode this week for you! I've been meaning to get my wife on the show for a good while now. This is the first time that I've...
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Episode 60: All About Breathing
For this episode, I was feeling a little too overwhelmed by the week to do a Q&A so instead I decided to talk to you all about breathing....
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Episode 59: Delayed grief, Toxic relationships, Agoraphobia
Hello, friends! Good news - your boy is official! I finally passed all of the hurdles and paid all of my money and got my license as a...
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Episode 58: Graves disease anxiety, Fears of hospitalization, How I get so much done
Hello, friends. Thanks for joining me again for another question and answer episode. Wanted to let you know that I've been doing instagram...
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Episode 57: High IQ and Anxiety, Hiding Feelings, Getting Help as a Young Person
Hello, friends! Thanks for tuning in. In this episode, I take 3 more awesome question from you listeners. There are a couple questions from...
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Episode 56: My Personal Psychology Journey
Hey, friends! In this episode, I do something a bit different. I guess you could say that this is a deep dive episode that was prompted by...
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Episode 55: Recovering From a Cult, Polyphasic Sleep, Preparing for Therapy
Hello, friends! I just want to take a minute to thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking the time to listen and for sending in...
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Episode 54: Lying, Religious Therapists, Prioritizing Topics in Therapy
Hello, friends! Another Q & A episode for you today. If you are not yet, please follow me on facebook at http://facebook.com/duffthepsych...
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Episode 53: All About Confidentiality In Therapy
Hey, friends! Thanks for the patience during my week off. I talk about about that at the beginning of this episode. The remainder is...
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Episode 52: Do I Deserve To Get Better, How Do I Know If I Am Bad Enough For Help, On Stage Panic Attack
Okay, my friends! I think this was a great episode. I got to cover some really interesting questions that I am sure apply to many of you...
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Episode 51: Biological Anxiety, Cues for Depression, Borderline Personality Disorder
Hello, friends! First off, please go check out my TEDx talk at http://duffthepsych.com/tedx it would mean the world to me. This episode is...
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Episode 50: VICTORY!!
Episode 50, guys! Woohooo!!! Man. Crazy stuff. Thank you SO FREAKIN MUCH for your continued collaboration on this podcast. Your questions...
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Episode 49: Suicidal Friend, Telling Work about Depression, Anxiety from Weed
Hey, everyone! Please continue to send me in your mental health success stories both big and small. I have a few good ones, but I want...
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Episode 48: Overcoming Sexual Assault, Trouble Sleeping With Other People, What's It Like Having A Mentally Ill Spouse
Hello, friends! GASP! I forgot to record a podcast. I mean... I remembered, but I didn't remember in time for my usual midnight upload...
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Episode 47: My Tips for Public Speaking
This episode is another deep dive episode. I decided at the last minute to go ahead and do a little rundown of my personal tips for public...
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Episode 46: Genetics and mental health, Abusive daughter, Codependent friend
Hello, my friends! Just wanted to say thanks again so much for always sending in such awesome, honest, and brave questions. You guys are...
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Episode 45: Can IQ change, Saving a marriage, Normal anxiety level
Hello, friends! In this episode I take three new awesome questions. We cover the whole board from going heavy into some complicated...
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Episode 44: Hypnotherapy, Global Climate, Childhood Medication
Alrighty, folks! Got another 3 questions to answer for you today. First off I wanted to say thanks for the recent influx of questions. I...
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Episode 43: Suicidal Thoughts, Agoraphobia, Relationship Paranoia
Heavy hitting questions today. Love it! I'm a little sick in this episode, so please pardon any congestion etc. That said, there are some...
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Episode 42: What to Expect from Medication, Money Anxiety, Motivating a Depressed Partner
Hey everyone! Back with another question and answer episode after a nice little holiday. I am slightly scatter brained this episode because...
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Episode 41: Three Stolen Ideas
In this episode I do something pretty different. Rather than take mental health questions, I present three ideas that I "stole" from people...
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Episode 40: Self-Care vs Laziness, Friend Jealousy, Mental Health at 17
This episode has some tough questions! I'm glad you aren't going easy on me. Keep them coming, please! Here is what I cover: How can you...
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Episode 39: Anxiety and Physical Symptoms
On this episode I do a deep dive into physical symptoms and cues that are related to anxiety. Often people feel a physical sensation and...
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Episode 38: Asking Mom for Help, Therapist Abandoned Me, Chronic Pain
Great variety of questions this week. I start the episode off by sharing some of my personal strategies for coping with stress and anxiety....
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Episode 37: Emotional Abuse, Word Finding, and Cutting Ties
Thanks for your patience with my little break last week. I needed to allow myself to be human for a bit. Hopefully you enjoyed and made...
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Episode 36: A Guided Muscle Relaxation
Things have been weird over here in the states. I need a break from podcasting this week and I think we could all use a little relaxation....
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Episode 35: Brother with OCD, Social Anxiety in Therapy, and Stressful Job
Thanks so much to those of you who recently left iTunes reviews. I really appreciate it. These are the three episodes that I took on this...
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Episode 34: How to Find a Therapist, Do You Need Pain to Change Behavior, Setting Boundaries with Parent
Hello! A nice wide ranging set of questions this time. Don't be afraid to send in any questions that you have. There are no bad questions...
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Episode 33: Self-Care With Alcoholic Partner, Chatty Therapist, Self-Improvement When Overwhelmed
Another great episode full of your questions. We start off pretty heavy and then move to some lighter questions. I did record this in the...
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Episode 32: All About ADHD
You asked for it! Here's a deep dive episode all about Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. I briefly mention this, but I didn't give...
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Episode 31: Group vs 1 on 1 Therapy, Emotionally Open Parenting, Being Comfortable in Depression
I'm back from a quick little vacation and ready to get back into the grind! This episode, I took three questions from the same person....
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Episode 30: Friend with Schizophrenia, Bipolar Ex, and Confronting Therapist
I know I saw this every week, but we have some awesome questions today. I get the opportunity to give into some tough questions and...
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Episode 29: Professional Talk All About Dementia
In this episode, I do something a bit different. Earlier today (9/27/16) I gave a professional talk to a group of people about dementia....
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Episode 28: Voices, Emotional Abuse, and Breakup with Money Invovled
Hello, friends! As always thank you for continuing to supply me with a wealth of super awesome, honest, and candid questions. Today is no...
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Episode 27: Male Anorexia, Imaginary Friends, and Dealing with Friends' Burdens
I really enjoyed the variety of questions in this episode. Please keep sending me in such awesome questions because they keep the show...
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Episode 26: All About Sleep!
This episode is a deep dive look into how you can suck less at sleeping. Sponsored this week by audible. Check out...
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Episode 25: Telling My Therapist About past Self-Harm, Getting Too Close, and Self-Destruction Through Relationships
Super awesome and very brave questions today with some common themes between them. Thank you all so much for continuing to be active...
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Episode 24: Depersonalization, Toxic Friend, Knowing vs Believing
Before I talk about the episode, get your buns over to http://duffthepsych.com/giveaway so that you can enter to win some awesome free...
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Episode 23: Psychologist vs Psychiatrist etc.
This is another deep dive episode where I focus on one topic and give you more in depth information than I typically do on the Q&A...
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Episode 22: Heather Gray on RE-Choosing a Happy Life
On this episode, I talk with Heather Gray from ChooseToHaveItAll.com about how she has been able to overcome the very difficult speed bumps...
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Episode 21: Anxiety vs Normal Teens, Dad with Body Issues, Feeling Guilty for Mental Health
Another FANTASTIC grouping of questions today. This one is a little on the longer side, but I think there is a lot of valuable content to...
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Episode 20: Pokemon Go and Mental Health
This was a fun one for me. In this episode, I do a "deep dive" into Pokemon Go and mental health. I talk about why the game is so effective...
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Episode 19: Do My Friends Care?, PTSD from Medical Treatment, and Is it Worth it to Try?
This episode fought back! My computer crashed when I recorded it the first time and I lost everything. Oh well. No biggie. Re-recorded it...
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Episode 18: Avoiding Panic, Resilience, and Repressed Memories
I'm not sick anymore! Yayyyy! This is another Q&A episode with some of my favorite questions yet. Don't forget to check the new merch at:...
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Episode 17: Audiobook Chapter from F**k Depression
I'm sick! Therefore I am going to save my voice and skip the Q & A this week. Instead, I have a treat for you. This is a full chapter from...
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Episode 16: Anonymous on Overcoming Childhood Sexual Abuse and Self-Harm
So this is interesting. I have my first Anonymous guest on the show. This person offered to come on and talk about their experiences with...
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Episode 15: Binge Eating, Panic Attacks, and Firing Therapy Clients
Welcome to another question and answer episode. Some really fantastic questions this time around. Thank you so much for sending them in. I...
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Episode 14: Andrea on Overcoming Self-Harm
This week is another fantastic interview. I got the chance to sit and talk with a friend of mine, Andrea Gustafson, about her experiences...
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Episode 13: Daughter with Anxiety, Sex Addiction, and Therapy Terminology
First off - super sorry about the technical glitches this past week. Had to switch to a new webhost because my old one (rhymes with shmost...
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Episode 12: Angel Giuffria - Amputee, Actress, Bionic Badass
This week I interview the lovely, talented, and down to earth Angel Giuffria. Angel is a congenital amputee who is missing a large portion...
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Episode 11: Impostor Syndrome, Codependency, and Upset Stomach
I really liked the questions in this episode. Quite a variety here. Please forgive my more subdued voice - I had a long day full of...
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Episode 10: Shannon McFarlin on Talkspace and Internet Therapy
This is a super interesting interview! I got a chance to speak to Shannon McFarlin who is a therapist from Talkspace. Talkspace is one of...
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Episode 9: Touch in Therapy, Bringing up Baggage, and Changing Therapists
Got another episode full of very thought provoking listener questions for you today. If you would like to add any thoughts to my answers,...
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Episode 8: Lindsay Istace on Rage Yoga and Being Zen as F**k
In this episode, I interview Lindsay Istace who is the creator or Rage Yoga (http://rageyoga.com). You have probably heard of Rage Yoga...
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Episode 7: Spouse with Depression, Breaking Down Walls, and Getting Over a Breakup
In this episode, I answer three super awesome questions that all have to do with different aspects of relationships. 1- How to cope with a...
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Episode 6: Mike Billstrom on Unexpected Mentors, Overcoming Adversity, and Becoming Obsessed with Self-Improvement
This episode features a great interview with a new friend, Mike Billstrom from http://theartofgrowth.com. Mike talks about how he had to...
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Episode 5: Social Anxiety, Recovering from Sexual Abuse, and Migraine Hallucinations
Another awesome episode full of listener questions. Don't forget to send in your questions to me on twitter...
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Episode 4: Ryan on Male Depression, Body Image, and Gaming
This is an awesome episode. I welcome my very first guest, Ryan, to the show. He is a buddy of mine from college and we talk about his...
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Episode 3: Anxiety Awareness, Panic Attacks, and Pets
In this episode I ask you for your reviews and take some wonderful listener questions. You can send your questions to...
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Episode 2: Anger, Low Cost Resources, and Cigarettes
In this episode, I make a few short announcements and then take a fewawesome questions from listeners. You can send your questions...
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The Hardcore Self Help Podcast Episode 1
In this episode I introduce you to the new podcast and take two Twitter questions and one Reddit question. You can find me on twitter at...
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