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I'm Dr. Margaret, a psychologist for 30 years, TEDx speaker, and the author of Perfectly Hidden Depression. I created The SelfWork Podcast in 2016 to explain mental health treatment and to give you the chance to consider therapy without thinking it's weird or that it somehow suggests you can't fix your own problems. My team is very honored that eight years later, SelfWork has earned nearly 5 million downloads! Each episode features the popular listener question. You’ll also hear “You Get the ...
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Optimal Relationships Daily, steered by the insightful Greg Audino, a seasoned life coach, is a podcast dedicated to enhancing your personal connections. Greg explores the intricate dynamics of relationships, from dating to marriage and parenting. He handpicks and narrates insightful content from a variety of respected bloggers and experts, offering listeners a rich tapestry of perspectives on relationship building, communication, conflict resolution, and self-love. Greg's approach is both c ...
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Sports Mojo is all about discovering the magic that inspires people to greatness! Anne O’Neil is a TV Sports Analyst, 30th pick in the WNBA, 2x All-American and is bringing you Sports Mojo born out of her curiosity for the science and magic of high-performance. She invites top athletes, coaches, and sports industry gurus, to share their stories and strategies for elite success. Tune in to Sports Mojo to discover new insights that will propel you forward into new possibilities!
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2215: Four Steps Toward Healing The Pain from Parents Who Hurt You by Dr. Margaret Rutherford on Emotional Health
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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2215: Dr. Margaret Rutherford explores the profound impact of parental hurt and offers four steps toward healing: acknowledgment, self-compassion, connecting past experiences with present behav…
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2220: Are You Too Addicted To The Past by Darren Fletcher with Loves A Game on Mental Freedom & Resiliency
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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2220: Darren Fletcher's heartfelt narrative explores the deep emotional ties to the past and the challenge of letting go. Through a poignant story about his ex's compassion, he reflects on the …
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2219: Why Being Honest Is Better than Being Nice by Allison Fallon of No Sidebar on How to Be More Authentic
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2218: When Your Expectations of Others is Making You Frustrated by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Mental Freedom & Relationships
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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2218: Leo Babauta explores how our expectations of others often lead to frustration, anger, and disappointment. He explains that while we can't control others' behavior, we can manage our own e…
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2217: Is Holding a Grudge a Rational Thing To Do? by Keith Wilson of Keith Wilson Counseling on Anger & Emotional Healing
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2216: Old School Is Still A Great School by Ross Enamait of Ross Training on Basic Physical Fitness & Health Advice
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2214: [Part 2] Look On The Bright Side: 7 Secrets To Raising Optimistic Kids by Jen of This Time of Mine on Motherhood
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399 SelfWork: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): A Conversation with Dr. Diana Hill
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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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2213: [Part 1] Look On The Bright Side: 7 Secrets To Raising Optimistic Kids by Jen of This Time of Mine on Parenting Advice
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2212: Diamonds Aren't Forever: Expensive Rings and Weddings May Lead to Relationship Problems by Dr. Samantha Joel of Luvze
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2211: The High-Five Factor: Keep Your Relationship Interesting with Shared Goals by Steven Keys of Trip Of A Lifestyle
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2210: How to Speak Your Mind Without Making Someone Else Wrong by Carolyn Hidalgo with Tiny Buddha on Mental Freedom
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2209: The Power of Connections by Steve Pavlina on Meaningful Relationships & Effective Communication Advice
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2208: Roth or Traditional When You Have Student Debt by Travis Hornsby of Student Loan Planner on Retirement Accounts
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2207: Making Love Last by Learning to Love by Dr. Lisa Firestone of PsychAlive on Creating a Successful Relationship
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2206: A Parent’s Critical Role in Young Adult Identity Formation by Dr. Jack Stoltzfus of Parents Letting Go on Parenthood
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398 SelfWork: What's Cyclothymia and Compartmentalization (Taylor Swift Style)?
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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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2205: As a Single Parent, I Didn’t Have the Luxury of Dealing with Depression by Leah Campbell with Healthline on Parenting
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2204: Self-Interest is Not Selfish in Relationships by Alli Hoff Kosik with Gottman on Setting Healthy Boundaries
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2203: How Highly Sensitive People Can Break Free From People Pleasing by Katharine Di Cerbo of Introvert Dear
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2202: How to Relate to Others by Tynan on Improving Relationships & Better Communication Skills
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2201: The Forgotten (But Essential) Foundation of a Powerful Marriage by Dr. Kelly Flanagan on Martial Advice
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2200: Transforming Worry into Loving Energy by Shana Olmstead on Anxiety Relief & Personal Transformation
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2199: What Tinder Tells You About Yourself by Evan Marc Katz on Online Dating Advice & Finding A Healthy Relationship
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2198: [Part 2] Foolproof Strategies for Getting Kids to Talk by Dr. Laura Markham of Peaceful Parent Happy Kids on Motherhood
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