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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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Award-winning weekly podcast that approaches psychology and mental health in an accessible way. Listen as our host Gabe Howard speaks candidly with experts, celebrities, and other notables to break down complex topics into simpler terms.
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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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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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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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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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2223: Become the Woman that No Man Can Ever Leave by Evan Marc Katz on Dating Advice & Personal Development
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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 2223: A confident and successful woman finds love by balancing her strong personality with understanding and compassion, ultimately creating a relationship where she becomes indispensable to he…
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2222: The Manipulative Child: How to Regain Control AND Summertime Madness: How to Manage Misbehavior by Adina Soclof of Parenting Simply
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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 2222: Adina Soclof's insights on managing a child's so-called manipulative behavior emphasize understanding their perspective and setting empathetic limits. By recognizing children's developmen…
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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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2221: 4 Easy Habits to Build Your Child's Self Esteem with Your Words by Dr. Laura Markham of Peaceful Parent Happy Kids
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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 2221: Dr. Laura Markham of Peaceful Parent Happy Kids.com explains how parents can build their child's self-esteem through four simple habits: seeing their best self, problem-solving instead of…
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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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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 2219: Allison Fallon explores the pitfalls of prioritizing niceness over honesty, highlighting how it can lead to passive aggression, confusion, and missed opportunities for personal growth. Em…
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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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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 2217: Keith Wilson explores the rationality behind holding grudges, suggesting that while grudges can be logical due to broken trust, showing mercy and valuing relationships may often outweigh …
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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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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 2216: Ross Enamait emphasizes the timeless value of old-school training methods, highlighting their simplicity, effectiveness, and adaptability. He shares insights on how traditional approaches…
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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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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 2214: Jen of This Time of Mine shares valuable insights on raising optimistic kids, emphasizing the importance of looking for the good, helping others, and fostering a growth mindset. She highl…
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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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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 2213: Jen of This Time of Mine.com reveals strategies for raising optimistic children, emphasizing the importance of allowing kids to experience and express negative emotions without always see…
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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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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 2212: Dr. Samantha Joel explores the wedding industry's pressure to overspend, revealing that higher expenses on engagement rings and weddings correlate with higher divorce rates. She highlight…
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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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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 2211: Steven Keys of Trip Of A Lifestyle.com highlights the power of shared goals in strengthening relationships. By setting and achieving goals together, even small ones, partners can enhance …
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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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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 2210: Carolyn Hidalgo explores the delicate balance of expressing one's true feelings without imposing on others. She shares her journey from living by others' expectations to finding her authe…
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2209: The Power of Connections by Steve Pavlina on Meaningful Relationships & Effective Communication Advice
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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 2209: Steve Pavlina emphasizes the principle of Love in personal growth, illustrating how a supportive, positive environment can significantly enhance one’s growth and well-being. He contrasts …
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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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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 2208: Travis Hornsby offers insightful guidance on choosing between Roth and Traditional retirement accounts when managing student debt. He explains the advantages of each option and provides s…
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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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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 2207: Dr. Lisa Firestone explores the dual nature of love as both a feeling and an action, emphasizing that true love is demonstrated through behaviors such as expressing affection and care. By…
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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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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 2206: Parents play a pivotal role in shaping young adult identities by reinforcing both personal qualities and practical skills. Dr. Jack Stoltzfus highlights the importance of supporting their…
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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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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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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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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 2205: Leah Campbell shares her journey through depression as a single parent, emphasizing the relentless battle to stay strong for her daughter. Her story highlights the power of parental love …
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