Best Dr Margaret Rutherford Podcasts (2024)

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Lonely Together: Unpacking the Silent Epidemic with Dr. Margaret Rutherford 23:51

16d ago23:51

23:51

On today’s episode, Gabe interviews Dr. Margaret Rutherford, a clinical psychologist and the host of “The SelfWork Podcast.” They discuss the pressing issue of loneliness as a global health threat, likening its mortality effects to smoking 15 cigarettes a day, and explore its close relationship with depression. Rutherford emphasizes the importance …

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402 SelfWork: The Lasting Impact of Trauma 22:05

1d ago22:05

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Today we're focusing on the lasting impact of trauma. Many of us are quite good - or efficient is perhaps a better word – at avoiding and denying and building a façade that’s rock solid around you… that no one would guess that trauma had every occurred in your life. Or how it could be affecting you now. I have a story for you that will illustrate h…

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Overcoming Porn Addiction and Anxiety, One (Podcast) Episode at a Time with Paul Gilmartin 29:51

2d ago29:51

29:51

Paul Gilmartin, host of the “Mental Illness Happy Hour” podcast, and Gabe discuss Paul’s struggles with anxiety, financial pressures, and porn addiction. They emphasize the importance of support networks, self-compassion, and finding healthy coping mechanisms. Paul shares how he moved past pornography addiction toward more fulfilling hobbies and re…

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401 SelfWork: What To Do When You Hit A Wall 23:25

8d ago23:25

23:25

What do you do when you hit a wall? And what IS that wall anyway? How often are you able to recognize that that’s what’s happening? Some of you might quickly say, “I can’t hit a wall. I’ve got too many responsibilities. I need to make money. I need to keep going no matter what.” The three walls we'll focus on today are exhaustion, self-doubt, and s…

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400 SelfWork: The Tragedy of Perfectly Hidden Depression: A Conversation with Penny Gray 44:41

15d ago44:41

44:41

Perfectly hidden depression can end in tragedy. I don’t quite remember when Penny Gray and I first talked. It was after 2019 when PHD was published. But not long after. She’s the widow of a man, Dave, who tragically fit the rubric of perfectly hidden depression. She tells the story in this interview about how she happened upon the term "perfectly h…

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399 SelfWork: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): A Conversation with Dr. Diana Hill 34:36

22d ago34:36

34:36

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a fast-growing therapeutic model that I wanted you here at SelfWork to know more about. So, I reached out to Dr. Diana Hill who's an expert on the technique and a firm believer/practitioner in what it has to offer. ACT seems to offer safety and structure, which of course is vital in therapy. I found her to…

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398 SelfWork: What's Cyclothymia and Compartmentalization (Taylor Swift Style)? 24:39

29d ago24:39

24:39

Cyclothymia, compartmentalization, and Taylor Swift don't seem to have much in common. But they're sharing this episode of SelfWork! And both are in response to listeners' questions and comments! Cyclothymia is another one of those more unusual depression diagnoses (like we covered last week with PMDD) and one that doesn’t get much attention as its…

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Blind Survivor of Suicide Shares his Story of Triumph 26:38

1M ago26:38

26:38

Zach Tidwell transformed his life after a self-inflicted gunshot wound left him blind and deaf in one ear. Through perseverance, he has pursued numerous adventurous activities, including skiing and white water rafting. He demonstrated that with determination and support, one can regain independence and achieve remarkable goals despite significant c…

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397 SelfWork: What Is Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder or PMDD? 27:39

1M ago27:39

27:39

What is Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder or or PMDD? We're going to focus today on what it is and what it's not, who suffers from it, how early can it emerge, why is it so misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or even ridiculed (which of course makes seeking treatment much harder). And, as always, what you can do about it. This episode is in response to a li…

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396 SelfWork: From Able-Bodied Mom to Disabled: A Conversation with Marjorie Aunos, Ph.D. 37:14

1M ago37:14

37:14

Marjorie Aunos' story is not one you'll forget. In one second, she went from being an able-bodied mom to a disabled one. As a clinical psychologist, Marjorie developed the first program offering support for families headed by parents with intellectual disabilities in the province of Quebec, Canada. She fought for parents with intellectual disabilit…

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Inside OCD: A Personal Journey Through Managing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder with Sam Temple 24:53

1M ago24:53

24:53

On today’s episode, sponsored by NOCD, designer and producer Sam Temple shares her experience living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and her long journey to getting a diagnosis. Today's episode is sponsored by NOCD (learn more at treatmyocd.com). We delve into the many misconceptions about OCD, and Sam emphasizes how different forms of the…

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395 SelfWork: Why Don't You Talk About Your Struggle with Depression? 25:52

2M ago25:52

25:52

Why don't you talk about your struggle with depression? You may have lots of reasons, or excuses, or justifications. But I found out by reading the responses on (what I'm honored to say) is a viral TEDx talk, "How to recognize perfectly hidden depression", that so many of us need to know that this struggle is common - and doesn't have to be hidden.…

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Switching to Bi-Weekly Episodes 2:20

2M ago2:20

2:20

Hey, everybody, this is Gabe Howard, host of the Inside Mental Health podcast. And for the last nine years, we have released an episode every single week, including over the holidays, over the summer. I have never taken a break. Well, that schedule just got a bit cumbersome. So, instead of releasing weekly episodes, we are going to switch to bi-wee…

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Welcome to Sports Mojo! 1:00

2M ago1:00

1:00

Welcome to Sports Mojo!By Anne O’Neil

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394 SelfWork: Do You Feel Guilty For Not Doing Enough? Nine Helpful Reminders 27:54

2M ago27:54

27:54

Do you feel guilty for not doing enough? Many people do... the problem is known as productivity guilt. But as always, there's something you can do about it. Today on SelfWork Dr. Margaret offers nine helpful reminders that can guide you away from this guilt, so that you can stay on task and realize your goals. Here they are: One: Attaining goals is…

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Adoptees' Untold Stories: Voices from the Adoptee Perspective 22:39

2M ago22:39

22:39

on adoptees' perspectives, highlighting the often overlooked side of adoption narratives. Our conversation delves into how the adoption industry, driven by a multibillion-dollar market, prioritizes the narratives of adoptive parents, sidelining the voices and experiences of adoptees. We discuss the societal expectations placed on adoptees to feel g…

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393 SelfWork: How To Manifest Your Goals: A Conversation with Neurosurgeon Dr. James Doty 39:51

2M ago39:51

39:51

Manifestation has been widely dismissed as self-involved, materialistic phooey. Now, James R. Doty, MD—a Stanford neurosurgeon, New York Times bestselling author, and Dalai Lama collaborator—reveals that manifestation is rooted in science. Throughout his latest book, Mind Magic. Dr. Doty unveils his six-part plan for harnessing your mind’s power to…

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Psychology of Holocaust Denial Unveiled 27:01

2M ago27:01

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“The Holocaust was real” should not be a controversial statement, but sadly it has become one. Today, we feature Dr. David Hazony, an expert on Jewish philosophy, who dives into the troubling rise of Holocaust denial and its roots in conspiracy theory and antisemitism. Hazony describes Holocaust denial as not only an offshoot of historical antisemi…

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392 SelfWork: The Interweaving of Depression and Knowing You Matter 24:55

2M ago24:55

24:55

We'll talk today about the interweaving of depression and knowing you matter (or mattering). In my FB group, someone asked the question, "Do you ever wish you were more important to someone than you are? Like, I know I’m important to some people but there are others where I feel like they are more important to me than the other way around and I fee…

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Exploring the Role of Doulas in Maternal Mental Health Support 23:12

2M ago23:12

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Dr. Asima Ahmad discusses the significant role doulas can play in pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care, highlighting the importance of clear roles and communication between healthcare professionals, doulas, and birthing individuals for optimal outcomes. Dr. Asima’s personal experience with a doula demonstrates the benefits of having tailored …

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391 SelfWork: Life With Bipolar Disorder: A Conversation with Gabe Howard 40:50

3M ago40:50

40:50

Suicide is discussed in this episode. Here is the link to the suicide prevention text hotline. "My bipolar disorder almost killed me." These are the words of Gabe Howard as he talked about his life with bipolar disorder. He's also an award-winning podcast host, author, and sought-after speaker. And he's someone that so many admire for his openness …

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Mastering Mental Fitness: Training for Self-Acceptance and Self-Affection 30:21

3M ago30:21

30:21

Our guest, Greg Harden, is a renowned peak performance coach best known for his work with Tom Brady and Michael Phelps. In today’s episode, Greg emphasizes the importance of self-knowledge, mental training, and understanding that fear and anxiety are natural parts of life to be managed, not feared. His latest book, "Stay Sane in an Insane World," o…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Dr Margaret Rutherford Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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The SelfWork Podcast

Margaret Robinson Rutherford PhD

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Inside Mental Health

Healthline Media

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Sports Mojo

Anne O’Neil

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Lonely Together: Unpacking the Silent Epidemic with Dr. Margaret Rutherford 23:51

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402 SelfWork: The Lasting Impact of Trauma 22:05

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Overcoming Porn Addiction and Anxiety, One (Podcast) Episode at a Time with Paul Gilmartin 29:51

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401 SelfWork: What To Do When You Hit A Wall 23:25

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400 SelfWork: The Tragedy of Perfectly Hidden Depression: A Conversation with Penny Gray 44:41

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399 SelfWork: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): A Conversation with Dr. Diana Hill 34:36

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398 SelfWork: What's Cyclothymia and Compartmentalization (Taylor Swift Style)? 24:39

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Blind Survivor of Suicide Shares his Story of Triumph 26:38

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397 SelfWork: What Is Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder or PMDD? 27:39

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396 SelfWork: From Able-Bodied Mom to Disabled: A Conversation with Marjorie Aunos, Ph.D. 37:14

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Inside OCD: A Personal Journey Through Managing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder with Sam Temple 24:53

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395 SelfWork: Why Don't You Talk About Your Struggle with Depression? 25:52

1
Switching to Bi-Weekly Episodes 2:20

1
Welcome to Sports Mojo! 1:00

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394 SelfWork: Do You Feel Guilty For Not Doing Enough? Nine Helpful Reminders 27:54

1
Adoptees' Untold Stories: Voices from the Adoptee Perspective 22:39

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393 SelfWork: How To Manifest Your Goals: A Conversation with Neurosurgeon Dr. James Doty 39:51

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Psychology of Holocaust Denial Unveiled 27:01

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392 SelfWork: The Interweaving of Depression and Knowing You Matter 24:55

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Exploring the Role of Doulas in Maternal Mental Health Support 23:12

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391 SelfWork: Life With Bipolar Disorder: A Conversation with Gabe Howard 40:50

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Mastering Mental Fitness: Training for Self-Acceptance and Self-Affection 30:21

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