Best Dr Mark Rackley Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 35 Cocaine Addiction - Interview With Sean Willers 53:25

3d ago53:25

53:25

Send us a Text Message. Cocaine use is common-place in many cities around the world, including London the one where I live and work. Like many psychologists I have worked with patients who have problems with cocaine and they become addicted to this drug. For someone who is addicted to cocaine, it brings chaos to their lives and the people who are i…

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Episode 34 Sex Addiction - Interview With Prof. Colin O'Gara 46:18

17d ago46:18

46:18

Send us a Text Message. Sex addiction can be a serious issue for many people. It can take the form of addiction to pornography, sex workers and other sexual behaviours. In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of sex addiction. I'm joined by Professor Colin O'Gara, a consultant psychiatrist for the past twenty years. Since 200…

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Episode 33 Living With Anxiety & Depression- Joe's Story 40:35

30d ago40:35

40:35

Send us a Text Message. Living with anxiety and depression is sadly a reality for many people. Life can be challenging for lots of reasons and we can struggle to cope and end up with poor mental health. As a psychologist, this is something that I regularly help my patients deal with. In this episode I speak with Joe Moriarty, he is a young man that…

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Episode 32 Sobriety - Interview with Scott Pearson 54:27

2M ago54:27

54:27

Send us a Text Message. Do you struggle with your relationship with alcohol? Has it caused difficulty for you and other people? Has it been suggested to you that it might be a good idea for you to live a sober life? In this episode I speak with Scott Pearson. When Scott was a teenager, his relationship with alcohol was already causing problems in h…

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Episode 31 Living With ADHD - Tom's Story 55:54

2M ago55:54

55:54

Send us a Text Message. Living with ADHD can present it's own unique challenges and difficulties. Sadly, it can create additional mental health problems for the person. As a psychologist, this is something that I regularly help my patients deal with. In this episode I speak with Tom McCormick, he is a young man that is living with ADHD. Tom has str…

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Episode 30 Trauma & Breath Work - Interview With Pat Divilly 43:23

3M ago43:23

43:23

Send us a Text Message. Working with patients who have experienced trauma is part of my job as a psychologist. Trauma changes how the brain and the body functions and treatment is needed to assist and support that patient to recover. Breath work is a form of treatment that is used to support people who have experienced trauma. In this episode, I ha…

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I Have Issues - Episode 29 ATTACHMENT - What's Your Style & Why That Matters? 40:18

3M ago40:18

40:18

Send us a Text Message. Have you been told that you have an issue with attachment? Do you fall into the same negative patterns in relationships? Do you have a fear of abandonment and crave relationship security, often causing you dreadful anxiety? Attachment is something that we all share in common, as we are hard-wired to attach to other people. H…

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Episode 28 SURVIVING SUICIDE - Tanya's Story 39:48

4M ago39:48

39:48

Send us a Text Message. Living with mental health difficulties can sometimes cause the person to become hopeless and feel that life is just too hard to live. This can leave the person vulnerable to having suicidal thoughts, which can change into plans and attempts. As a psychologist, this is something that I regularly help my patients deal with. In…

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Episode 27 VICARIOUS TRAUMA -- What Is It & How You Can Manage It. 36:00

4M ago36:00

36:00

Send us a Text Message. Do you suffer from vicarious trauma? Do you know what it is and how it can effect you? If you do have vicarious trauma, what can you do about it? Vicarious trauma can be a serious issue for people who's job it is work with people who have been traumatised. It is also an issue for people who witness trauma happening to other …

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Episode 26 SELF AWARENESS - Why You Need This. 38:30

5M ago38:30

38:30

Send us a Text Message. How well do you know yourself on a psychological level? Would you say that you have good self-awareness ? Have you been told that you have low or no self-awareness? Self-awareness is an issue that lots of people can struggle with. People with this issue can say and do things without consideration or understanding the impact …

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Episode 25 LONELINESS - How You Can Beat it. 36:04

5M ago36:04

36:04

Send us a Text Message. Do you struggle with bouts of loneliness? Is loneliness causing you poor mental health? Are you concerned about the impact of loneliness on someone you care about? Loneliness has been been described as a disease that can cause poor mental and physical health. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, loneliness has taken it's toll on peo…

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Episode 24 GRIEF - How Can You Cope? 37:19

6M ago37:19

37:19

Send us a Text Message. Are you experiencing grief? Are you trying to support someone who is grieving? Grief is one of the most intense psychological experiences we can go through. It consumes our life, leaving us feeling lost, hopeless and scared. Grief can cause a number of physical and mental health problems and sadly, grief can even end your li…

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I Have Issues - Episode 23 TOXIC MASCULINITY 38:00

6M ago38:00

38:00

Send us a Text Message. What exactly is Toxic Masculinity? How does someone develop the issue of Toxic Masculinity? What can you do if you have an issue with Toxic Masculinity or know someone who has? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I explore the issue of Toxic Masculinity. This is an issue that is discussed a lot in the media at the mom…

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I Have Issues - Episode 22 BURNOUT 31:33

7M ago31:33

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Send us a Text Message. Do you feel you have Burnout? Is Burnout something that you are concerned about, for you or for someone you care about? What exactly is Burnout and is it really such a big deal? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of Burnout. Burnout is a serious issue, creating poor physical and mental health for …

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I Have Issues - Episode 21 NARCISSISM 40:19

8M ago40:19

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Send us a Text Message. Have you been told you have an issue with Narcissism? Do you have someone in your life that you believe has an issue with Narcissism? Is there a Narcissist that is causing chaos in your life? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of Narcissism. Someone with the issue of Narcissism will struggle with …

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I Have Issues - Episode 20 HEARTBREAK 28:25

8M ago28:25

28:25

Send us a Text Message. Are you living with the pain of a broken heart? Have you been dealing with the end of a relationship that you didn't want to finish? Does your broken heart cause you to find life a struggle to live? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of heartbreak. A broken heart can happen to any of us and for lo…

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I Have Issues - Episode 19 INSECURITY 36:50

9M ago36:50

36:50

Send us a Text Message. Do you feel insecure about some aspect of yourself? Do you find it hard to accept yourself for all that you are? Does insecurity cause you to feel sad, anxious or depressed? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of insecurity. We can all feel insecurity and managing it is not always easy. We may feel…

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I Have Issues - Episode 18 CONTROL 47:51

9M ago47:51

47:51

Send us a Text Message. Do you find it hard to express your emotions and feelings? Do you try to control your feelings because you are afraid to appear weak? Have you been told that you are emotionally repressed? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of control. Control can be used as a way to deal with feelings we don't li…

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I Have Issues - Episode 17 TEENAGE SUICIDE 47:52

10M ago47:52

47:52

Send us a Text Message. Suicide rates in England for 15-19 year olds are the highest they have been in 30 years. The loss of any young person to suicide is utterly tragic and obviously devasting to their family, friends and community. In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of teenage suicide. I'm honoured to be joined by Ben…

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I Have Issues - Episode 16 AUTISM 49:08

10M ago49:08

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Send us a Text Message. Are you someone who is living with a diagnosis of Autism? Do you think you may have Autism? Are you a family member, partner or friend of someone who has Autism? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of Autism. There can be a lot of misunderstanding, confusion and misinformation around Autism, leadin…

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I Have Issues - Episode 15 ANOREXIA 50:32

11M ago50:32

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Send us a Text Message. Do you struggle with Anorexia? Are you concerned that someone you know may have an issue Anorexia? Are you a family member or friend of someone living with Anorexia? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of Anorexia. I'm joined by Dr Adrienne Key, (Consultant Psychiatrist) who has spent over 25 years…

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I Have Issues - Episode 14 DRUGS 40:53

11M ago40:53

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Send us a Text Message. Are you regularly using recreational drugs and this has now become a problem for you? Are you using drugs as a coping mechanism to deal with your life and feel trapped? Are you concerned that someone you care about does or may have a problem with drugs? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of drugs.…

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I Have Issues - Episode 13 TRUST 41:13

12M ago41:13

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Send us a Text Message. Do you find it hard to trust people? Are you weary of people's motives and are overly paranoid or suspicious? Do you put up a protective barrier to keep people away, as you feel that people in general can't be trusted? Have you been told that you have trust issues? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the iss…

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I Have Issues - Episode 12 GAMBLING 52:03

1y ago52:03

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Send us a Text Message. Do you struggle with gambling issues? Are you concerned that someone you know may have an issue with gambling? Are you worried that you might be addicted to gambling ? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of gambling. I'm joined by Professor Colin O'Gara, a consultant psychiatrist for the past twent…

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I Have Issues - Episode 11 DENIAL 38:24

1y ago38:24

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Send us a Text Message. Do you struggle to accept parts of who you are? Do you hide the truth about yourself out or fear of judgement or shame? Do you lie to stop people finding out about your life and so live a double-life instead? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of denial. Denial is a defence mechanism used to hide …

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I Have Issues - Episode 10 ADHD 52:16

1y ago52:16

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Send us a Text Message. Are you someone who is living with a diagnosis of ADHD? Do you think you may have ADHD? Are you a family member, partner or friend of someone who has ADHD? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of ADHD. There can be a lot of misunderstanding, confusion and misinformation around ADHD, leading to peopl…

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I Have Issues - Episode 9 JEALOUSY 39:23

1y ago39:23

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Send us a Text Message. Do you struggle with jealousy in relationships? Are you prone to being paranoid about people in your life being faithful? Do you engage in controlling behaviours because you feel insecure? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of jealousy. Jealousy can cause damage in your relationships and can lead …

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I Have Issues - Episode 8 MENTAL HEALTH IN CHILDREN 42:26

1y ago42:26

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Send us a Text Message. Are you a concerned parent worried about your child's mental health? Do you have a child who struggles with their mental health? Do you know how to talk to you child about mental health? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of mental health in children. This can be a worrying issue for parents and c…

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I Have Issues - Episode 7 SHAME 44:55

1y ago44:55

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Send us a Text Message. Do you feel worthless? Do you feel everyone else deserves to be happy and you don't? Do you find find you only focus on the negative parts of life and not the positives? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of shame. Shame can leave us feeling worthless, with low self-esteem and low self-confidence.…

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I Have Issues - Episode 6 TEENAGE SELF-HARM 45:50

1y ago45:50

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Send us a Text Message. Are you a teenager who is self-harming? Are you a parent of a teenager who is self-harming? Are you concerned that someone you care about maybe self-harming? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of teenage self-harm. Self-harming behaviours are something many teenagers use as a coping mechanism to d…

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I Have Issues - Episode 5 ALCOHOL 40:11

1+ y ago40:11

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Send us a Text Message. Do you have a difficult relationship with alcohol? Are you using alcohol as a coping mechanism to deal with your life? Are you concerned that someone you care about may have a problem with alcohol? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of alcohol. People who have an issue with alcohol can struggle wi…

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I Have Issues - Episode 4 GUILT 31:51

1+ y ago31:51

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Send us a Text Message. Do you struggle to let go of your mistakes? Are you a people-pleaser? Do you overly-apologise and accept responsibility for when things go wrong, even if it is not your fault? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of guilt. Guilt as an issue can be toxic and leave us desperately trying to please othe…

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I Have Issues - Episode 3 ANGER 43:01

1+ y ago43:01

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Send us a Text Message. Do you lose your temper easily? Have you been told you have anger issues? Do you get easily frustrated and find it hard to stay calm? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of anger. Anger as an issue can cause real challenges in our life and can lead to social isolation and relationship difficulties …

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I Have Issues - Episode 2 FEAR 35:05

1+ y ago35:05

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Send us a Text Message. Do you suffer with anxiety, overthinking, panic attacks or excessive worry? Is your life controlled by fear of what could go wrong? Do you prefer control and predictability to taking a risk and being impulsive? The issue of fear can cause all of the above and shrink our world as we are afraid to try new things and live life …

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I Have Issues - Episode 1 21:06

1+ y ago21:06

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Send us a Text Message. I have issues... You have issues... They have issues... We've all said these words, but what do we mean when we talk about issues? This episode will explain what issues are, how they end up in our life and most importantly, what we can do about them. I'm a Chartered Psychologist for the past 16 years and this is my podcast o…

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