Best Hardcore Self Help Podcasts (2024)

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404: The Truth About Ketamine with Dr. Chantelle Thomas 1:10:16

5d ago1:10:16

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Hello, friends! In today’s episode, we delve into the transformative potential of ketamine therapy for mental health with Dr. Chantalle Thomas, a leading expert in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. Dr. Thomas discusses the complexities of ketamine as a treatment, its various administration routes, and the profound changes it can facilitate when inte…

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How to Uncover True Happiness and Inner Peace: Francis Lucille 1:28:51

2d ago1:28:51

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We all want to feel a sense of inner peace and happiness. The problem is we tend to equate happiness with things out there – like success, accumulation, approval etc. In reality, happiness is our deepest nature, and so typically people are looking in the wrong direction. My guest is Francis Lucille – a teacher of Advaita Vedanta or non-duality, who…

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...And Allah Came a Spider... 1:05:09

3d ago1:05:09

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Well, it was inevitable. We always knew this day would come. Today we're talking about Islam, but before you get mad at us, just know that it's mostly a True-Crime episode. We go over the "ministry" of Saeed Hanaei of Mashad, Iran. A bold man who decided to take it upon himself to eradicate his city of opportunities to sin. Did he build a universit…

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How To See Things From other People's Point Of View: SUMO 7:34

5d ago7:34

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Most things are not black and white and there is huge value in embracing that. Paul McGee is the best-selling author of SUMO - Shut Up and Move On - which has been selling like the proverbial hot cakes for well over a decade. In this bitesize clip, Paul cleverly illustrates that we need to recognise that people see things in different ways. Embraci…

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Olympic Champions are NORMAL people, 'Success' does not actually change you in any fundamental way: Eve Muirhead 49:04

9d ago49:04

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My guest this week is a titan in the world of British sport – Eve Muirhead, who of course won curling gold for Team GB at the last winter Olympics. Curling is that sport that absolutely grips the attention when the winter Olympics is on – and then doesn’t get quite the same level of coverage the rest of the time. This episode is really about unders…

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403: My Thoughts on Meds & Mocking During Arguments 31:38

12d ago31:38

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Hello, friends! In today’s episode, we tackle two profound listener questions that may resonate with many of you: How Do You Feel About Antidepressants and Anti-Anxiety Medications? A listener asks about the use of antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications, expressing concerns about addiction and the potential difficulty of getting off these med…

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How To Embrace Rules To Rise Above Destructive Impulses: Former Spy Shane Parrish 8:49

12d ago8:49

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Human beings are animals, and as such we have typical mammalian impulses, like being tribal and territorial. These base impulses can get us in trouble, but in this bitesize episode Shane Parrish shares a brilliant way to embrace the power of self-imposed rules to stop you from doing or saying something you will later regret. The advice in this epis…

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Recognising Your Attachment Style - and rethinking the 'Anxious-Avoidant trap': Relationship expert Adam Lane-Smith 55:17

16d ago55:17

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Do you know what attachment style you are? Whether you are secure, anxious, avoidant or a bit of a mix – your attachment style developed in childhood as a result of your relationships with your parents and primary caregivers, which then likely shapes what type of relationships you have for the rest of your life. That is, unless you can become aware…

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A Latter a Day keeps the Saints away 1:22:19

17d ago1:22:19

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The Mormons have been on our radar for a solid minute, most of our lives to be honest. What is it about those pasty white boys, and their multiple wives? Is it the secret underwear? Is it the special gold plates that only Joseph Smith could read? Is it the indentured servitude of all young men to go, and spread the message to the masses? Is Cain of…

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402: Actress Jenn Harris on Intimacy and Aging into Confidence 55:10

20d ago55:10

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Guest: Jenn Harris, Award-Winning Director, Writer, Actor, and Producer Host: Dr. Robert Duff Episode Description: In this episode, Dr. Robert Duff welcomes the incredibly talented Jenn Harris to the show. Jenn Harris is an award-winning director, writer, actor, and producer known for her diverse and impactful work in film and theater. Jenn discuss…

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How To Develop True Resilience By Embracing Being Over Continual Doing: Steve Magness 8:39

19d ago8:39

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“All of humanity's problems, stem from man's inability to sit quietly in a room alone.” - Blaise Pascal This bitesize episode is with Steve Magness, best-selling author of Do Hard Things. It's all about developing genuine resilience, but the beauty of this conversation is in recognising that one of the best ways of truly 'toughening up' is to sit s…

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Finding Calm Amid the Chaos: Jason Fox 49:58

23d ago49:58

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Jason Fox is a former Special Forces soldier, an adventurer, TV personality and author. This is Foxy's second appearance on the show, and in this conversation he shares what he perceives as the four life cycles we all go through, including periods of chaos and calm. How can we embrace and thrive in the former, while maximising our recovery in the l…

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401: Adult Star Turned Therapist Jennie Ketcham Crooks on Digital Overconsumption and Reconnecting to Life 50:53

27d ago50:53

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In this episdoe, I sit down with Jennie Ketcham-Crooks, a licensed therapist, anxiety specialist, and author of the upcoming book "Look Up: The 30-Day Path to Digital Minimalism and Real Life Maximalism." Jennie shares her compelling journey from an adult film performer to a transformative therapist, opening up about the pivotal moments that shaped…

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How To Develop Your Acceptance Muscle: Jenna Ashford - elite athlete, hardcore meditator and psychologist 10:47

26d ago10:47

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There are few skills as important to develop as acceptance. Psychological flexibility – which is described as our ability to make contact with the present moment fully and without defence, is all about acceptance. When we feel uncomfortable – our thoughts typically try and drag us away from the source of apparent discomfort. But discomfort is a par…

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Why You Need To Embrace Slow Productivity: Professor Cal Newport 1:45:43

1M ago1:45:43

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Rates of burnout are higher than ever before, and continue to head in the wrong direction. We have more inputs in a week than many people had in a lifetime 100 years ago. We have prehistoric brains in a futuristic world. So what's the answer? Professor Cal Newport argues that we need to embrace slow productivity. Instead of getting lost in busy-nes…

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Take This Job, and Shove It! 1:13:54

1M ago1:13:54

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'Cause we ain't working here no more. By "working" we mean talking about; and by "here" of course we're referring to the Book of Job! This pile of reasons to worship god is flimsier than the competitors brand on a paper towel commercial. Job gets "comforted" by some of the worst chuckleheads on earth, and above. Tune in to hear the exciting conclus…

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400: Mystery Question & Rapid Fire Q&A 27:32

1M ago27:32

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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 episode, I have a (creepy) mystery question that I share, and I also go through some rapid fire questions from the Hardcore Self Help Facebook group. A special shout out to everyone who has been with me from the …

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How To Communicate Clearly: BBC master communicator Ros Atkins 8:34

1M ago8:34

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If you want to get along with other people, and therefore be able to get ahead, being able to communicate clearly is a fundamental skill. In this age of chatbots and remote work, one thing that cannot be outsourced to machines are decent communication skills. And yet, so many people in so many industries speak in a language and jargom that makes it…

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How To Recognise You are Innately 'Enough', And Its Relationship With Having Enough And Doing Enough: Becky Hall 1:19:22

1M ago1:19:22

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Enough is an underrated word. If more people recognised we are all innately 'enough', then the world would likely look very different. Becky Hall is the author of 'The Art of Enough', and she explains the relationship between being enough, having enough and doing enough. The sense of not being enough is so prevalent and drives so many fear-based be…

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A New Way of Being 1:53

1M ago1:53

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A New Way of Being is about recognising that we are all innately enough. Most of us don’t always feel that way, but it’s an illusion largely created by identifying with the outdated voice in our heads. And so much stuff out there, including much of the so-called high performance culture, comes from a place of inadequacy. If we are not enough as we …

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399: Dating with a Stutter & Self-Harm Scars 30:52

1M ago30:52

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Hello, friends! In today’s episode, we tackle two profound listener questions that may resonate with many of you: Navigating Dating with a Stutter: A 38-year-old listener shares their struggles with stuttering, particularly how it impacts their dating life. They often need months to work up the courage to ask someone out and lose confidence if they…

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"Memorial Day? More like Scrape Boils All Day, Am I rite?" - Job 51:26

1M ago51:26

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Hey there gang! We're getting into the good parts of the story of Job. You know, the part where he starts scraping his skin off with a piece of old pottery his wife threw at him when she was telling him to curse god, and die. It's pretty much his prized possession at this point. Like that part in The Jerk, where Steve Martin just starts grabbing tr…

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398: Choosing to be Childless, Sex Mismatch, & Inpatient Treatment 35:58

2M ago35:58

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Hello, friends! In today’s episode, we tackle three insightful listener questions that many of you might relate to: Choosing Not to Have Biological Children Due to Mental Illness: A listener shares their decision to not have biological children to avoid passing on their mental health struggles. They feel confident in this choice but encounter surpr…

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Chapter 3 - The Rhythmic Guide to Crafting Personal Habits with Immediate Rewards 13:54

2M ago13:54

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Unlock the secret mechanisms of your mind as we delve into the intriguing world of habit formation—no lab coat required! I'll take you through the highways and byways of our daily routines, illustrating how our brains carve out shortcuts to efficiency through my own tales of post-work attire changes and autopilot drives. Get ready to challenge the …

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397: What Kind of Therapy Is Right for Me? 49:28

2M ago49:28

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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 health issues. This 29-year-old woman is struggling with childhood trauma, mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression, and relationship issues. She is also seeking guidance on possible autism/ADHD …

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God Damns Job like a Mother Fucker 59:12

2M ago59:12

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It's our 50th episode, and we want to wish a Happy Mother's Day to all who celebrate! Speaking of mom's, everyone knows the only way to truly know if a person is loyal to you is to completely eradicate of all forms of happiness that they have experienced. You're going to want them sitting in a pile of ash, and screaming their lamentations out loud …

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396: Her Doctor Failed Her - Privacy for Youth in Psychiatry, Suicidality Assessment, and Advocating for Your Past Self 22:24

2M ago22:24

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Hello, friends! In today’s episode, we tackle a profound listener question that may resonate with many of you. A listener who survived a suicide attempt at 13 is considering reaching out to the pediatric psychiatrist who assessed them during their hospitalization. They feel that the presence of medical students during their assessment was inappropr…

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God Hands Job Blows From The Devil 55:53

2M ago55:53

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Welcome back to Sunday school kids. Sister Wilburn is still out with the flu, so Brother Jason is gonna tell you little fuckers all about the legend of Job. Hope you've got your loins girded, because we're about to shiver your timbers, and test your faith. Say your prayers little Job, don't forget my son to include everyone, I'll bet your wife, and…

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395: Overcoming Agoraphobia, Common Exposure Mistakes, Amygdala Reactivity, and More 27:00

3M ago27:00

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Hello, friends! In today’s episode, we tackle a profound listener question that may resonate with many of you. A listener struggling with agoraphobia seeks guidance on overcoming their anxiety and finding motivation to pursue exposure exercises. They’ve been working with a therapist and taking anxiety medication but feel stuck. We explore the compl…

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Episode 394: Finding Focus with ADHD & The Surprising Upside of Missing Medication 29:20

3M ago29:20

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Hello, friends! In today’s episode, we tackle two thought-provoking listener questions that may resonate with many of you: Cymbalta Conundrum: A listener shares their experience with Cymbalta, a medication prescribed for panic disorder. They noticed feeling amazing on days they forgot to take the medication, leading them to wonder if they truly nee…

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Improve Your Emotional Intelligence: Daniel Goleman 12:25

3M ago12:25

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"If your emotional abilities aren't in hand, if you don't have self-awareness, if you are not able to manage your distressing emotions, if you can't have empathy and have effective relationships - then no matter how smart you are, you are not going to get very far." That is one of Daniel Goleman’s quotes about emotional intelligence, which was also…

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Letting Go Of Outcomes: Kevin Clifton 1:00:00

3M ago1:00:00

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"Letting go is one of the most efficacious tools by which to reach spiritual goals." - David Hawkins This conversation is about the power of letting go of outcomes, identity and attachments. It is paradoxically incredibly hard, and easy, at the same time. Letting go allows us to free ourselves from the burdens of the past and live fully in the pres…

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The Japanese Jesus, and Mark's Little Secret 1:10:14

3M ago1:10:14

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In this episode, we'll explore the Great Mysteries surrounding the (love) life and (elderly) death of everyone's favorite Son of G.O.D., I'm taking about ol' J to the C. Yeah, you know He! What you might not know is that He was keepin' it on the down low, bein' bad at the pad, wearing nothing but linen, 'bout to do some sinnin'. "Jesus, where are y…

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Episode 393: When to Say I Love You & Numbness in Face After TBI 25:20

3M ago25:20

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Hello friends! In today’s episode, we explore the deep and complex emotions involved in expressing love within romantic relationships and the challenging path to recovery following a severe traumatic brain injury. We kick off with a question about the appropriate timing for saying “I love you” in a romantic context, especially considering cultural …

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Confidence Comes From Preparation: Sam Warburton 7:34

3M ago7:34

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"One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation." - Arthur Ashe So many of the elite performers I have spoken to over the last six years have exuded confidence. But what makes them so confident in their abilities? The answer — preparation! Once the building blocks are in place, you can let go and…

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Performance Nutrition: James Collins 1:03:10

3M ago1:03:10

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How to ensure you are getting the right nutrition to fuel yourself for performance, health, mood and overall wellbeing. James Collins is recognised as a leading Sport & Exercise Nutritionist. In elite sport he has worked with Team GB Olympic teams and athletes over three Olympic Games. He joined Arsenal Football Club in 2010, where he spent seven s…

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Episode 392: Helping a Friend with OCD & Being Controlling After Moving In 28:56

3M ago28:56

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Hello friends! In today’s thoughtful episode, we tackle two profound listener questions that may resonate with many of you: Contemplating Harm OCD and Supporting a Friend: A listener shares their concerns about how to best support a friend struggling with harm OCD. They've noticed their attempts to help by offering reassurance or checking things fo…

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