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Mental Health for Real People

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Episodes

Episode 344: My Self-Therapy Protocol

3/31/2023
Hey, friends! This episode is a little different. Rather than taking listener questions, I decided to share something that is working really well for me. I take you through a five-step process for doing what I like to call “self-therapy.” This is usually done while I am in the car or walking the dog. I...

Duration:00:29:35

Episode 343: Communicating While Dissociated & Masturbation Causing Bad Things

3/24/2023
Hello, friends! Huge apologies – the website is currently down. I hope that it is up again soon! In this episode, I answer the following questions: I dissociate whenever I try to talk about my feelings. How can I overcome this? Bad things seem to happen after I masturbate. Am I causing bad things to...

Duration:00:33:32

Episode 342: Alternatives to Hospitalization & Thyroid and Mental Health

3/17/2023
Hello, everyone. I hope you are treating yourselves well. Q&A episode this week featuring the following great listener questions: I have had severe depression and suicidal ideation for the past 25 years and nothing is working. Aside from going into the hospital or an IOP program, what can I do? Can you talk about how...

Duration:00:30:26

Episode 341: Reporting Abuse of Teen & Raising Therapy Rates

3/10/2023
Hello, friends. In this episode, I answer two questions from listeners of the podcast. The first explores what might happen after disclosing potential parental abuse as a teenager in therapy, while the second tackles feelings of guilt when moving jobs with the worry of letting your clients down as a therapist. Question 1: Hey there, Continue Reading The post Episode 341: Reporting Abuse of Teen & Raising Therapy Rates appeared first on Duff The Psych.

Duration:00:30:53

Episode 341: Reporting Abuse of Teen & Raising Therapy Rates

3/10/2023
Hello, friends! Short and sweet Q&A episode here. Before jumping into the questions, I share a couple strategies that are working well for me right now. Then, I cover the following questions: As a teenager, will my therapist have to report if I tell them about my parents abusing me? I am a therapist and...

Duration:00:30:51

Episode 340: OCD vs Psychosis & Finding a GOOD Therapist

3/3/2023
Hello, friends. In this episode, I answer questions on the topics of OCD with Psychosis, and finding a good therapist to work with. Question 1: Hello! I have OCD but is something that doesn’t let me pass over it. It is the fact that when my intrusive thoughts are at maximum and I try to Continue Reading The post Episode 340: OCD vs Psychosis & Finding a GOOD Therapist appeared first on Duff The Psych.

Duration:00:40:13

Episode 340: OCD vs Psychosis & Finding a GOOD Therapist

3/3/2023
Hello, friends! I hope you enjoy this awesome Q&A episode featuring the following listener questions: Why do my intrusive thoughts from OCD seem to impact the environment, such as the television? How can I find a therapist that is awesome like you? I am on my fourth try with no luck. As always, you can...

Duration:00:40:10

Episode 339: Can’t Find a Job With My Degree & Emotions Stuck in Therapy

2/25/2023
Hello, friends. In this episode, I answer questions centered around the difficulty in securing the job of your dreams post University and the impact this can have on your mental health, and what to do when you feel like you’re unable or too anxious to speak your mind in therapy. Question 1: Hello! I am Continue Reading The post Episode 339: Can’t Find a Job With My Degree & Emotions Stuck in Therapy appeared first on Duff The Psych.

Duration:00:29:21

Episode 339: Can’t Find a Job With My Degree & Emotions Stuck in Therapy

2/25/2023
Hello, everyone! I hope that you are staying safe out there if you are in an area with wild weather conditions. I am having a very cozy weekend. This week, we have a Q&A episoed with the following: I spent years obtaining my degree, but I can’t find a job that utilizes it. What can...

Duration:00:29:20

Episode 338: Postpartum Mental Illness and Postpartum Psychosis

2/17/2023
Hello, friends. In this episode, I dive deep into postpartum mental health difficulties. Meaning, mental health issues that arise after someone births a child. Thanks for Listening! If you know someone else who might benefit from today’s show, please do share it with them. Send them a link or shoot over a screenshot, and share Continue Reading The post Episode 338: Postpartum Mental Illness and Postpartum Psychosis appeared first on Duff The Psych.

Duration:00:30:50

Episode 338: Postpartum Mental Illness and Postpartum Psychosis

2/17/2023
Hi, friends! In this episode, I do a deep dive into postpartum mental illness including baby blues, postpartum depression, and postpartum psychosis. This was requested by a number of listeners due to the Lindsay Clancy case, which I discuss briefly in the episode. Please be aware that I do discuss topics such as infanticide, suicide,...

Duration:00:30:49

Episode 337: Losing Friendships & Coping with Brain Injury

2/10/2023
Hello, friends. In this episode, I answer questions from listeners of the podcast related to coping and moving on from past mistakes that resulted in losing your friendships, and managing the impact of brain injury on family relationships, specifically between father and daughter. Question 1: I have found your podcast extremely comforting over the last Continue Reading The post Episode 337: Losing Friendships & Coping with Brain Injury appeared first on Duff The Psych.

Duration:00:31:23

Episode 337: Losing a Friend & Father with Brain Injury

2/10/2023
Hello, everyone. Short and sweet Q&A episode here featuring the following: I made a mistake and lost my friend of 20 years. What can I do about the loneliness and hopelessness I feel now? My husband had a brain injury when out daughter was young and now she does not want to be around him...

Duration:00:31:22

Episode 336: Ghosted by Children & Grieving in Secret

2/4/2023
Hello, friends! In this episode, I answer two questions from individuals going through a particularly tough period in their lives. The first addresses coping with the reality of your children ghosting you, and the second talks about difficulties in grieving for an ex-partner who has passed away. Question 1: Hi, love your podcast and bought Continue Reading The post Episode 336: Ghosted by Children & Grieving in Secret appeared first on Duff The Psych.

Duration:00:34:08

Episode 336: Ghosted by Children & Grieving in Secret

2/4/2023
Hey, friends! I hope that you are doing well. For this episode, we are back to the usual Q&A format with a ltitle less intensity than last episode. Here is what I cover: What can I do about my adult children that have completely ghosted me? How can I tell me partner that I’m still...

Duration:00:34:06

Episode 335: I Hope This Reaches You…

1/27/2023
In this episode, I reach out and talk directly to a very important individual who shared their question with me. Content warning – this episode discusses suicide and suicidality in detail. Question: Hi, Robert. I’ve been listening to your podcast for a while now and I’ve seen you’re pretty cautious about some topics but mine Continue Reading The post Episode 335: I Hope This Reaches You… appeared first on Duff The Psych.

Duration:00:23:36

Episode 335: I Hope This Reaches You…

1/27/2023
Hello, friends. Something a little different today. No intro or sponsors. Just a frank response from me to someone that feels that their best option is to stop living. Someone wrote in who is imminently suicidal. Therefore, the contents of this episode might not be appropriate for everyone. Please keep that in mind. You are...

Duration:00:23:34

Episode 334: Letting Go of Control & Drinking on Meds

1/20/2023
Hello, friends! In this episode, I answer two very interesting listener questions relating to overcoming the need to carry out or control every situation or task, and how alcohol impacts the effectiveness of medication for your mental health. Question 1: Hello! Hope you’re doing well. Recently I’ve been really struggling with control issues. I’ve always Continue Reading The post Episode 334: Letting Go of Control & Drinking on Meds appeared first on Duff The Psych.

Duration:00:31:19

Episode 333: Finding Better Partners & Eating Disorder Recovery

1/13/2023
Hello, friends! In this episode, I answer questions on how to break the cycle of settling for bad relationship partners, and how to combat body dysmorphia and begin building a more positive relationship with your self-image. Question 1: Hello! Nice to meet you. I am a psychologist and Venezuelan. I love your Podcast, thank you Continue Reading The post Episode 333: Finding Better Partners & Eating Disorder Recovery appeared first on Duff The Psych.

Duration:00:34:05

Episode 332: My Word for the Year!

1/6/2023
Hello, friends. Happy New year! To introduce 2023, in this episode I take a look back at last year, share my word for this year, and talk a bit about how I am going to approach things in 2023! Reviewing 2022 Let’s start with a review of the last year then I’ll give you my Continue Reading The post Episode 332: My Word for the Year! appeared first on Duff The Psych.

Duration:00:34:19