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A LITTLE HELP FOR OUR FRIENDS is a mental health podcast hosted by Dr. Kibby McMahon, licensed clinical psychologist and CEO of KulaMind. The podcast sheds light on the psychological issues your loved ones could be struggling with and provides scientifically-informed perspectives on various mental health topics like dealing with toxic relationships, narcissism, trauma, and therapy.
As a clinical psychologist from Duke University, Dr. Kibby shares her expertise on the relational nature of mental health. She mixes evidence-based learning with her own personal examples and stories from their listeners. Episodes are a range of solo episodes with Dr. Kibby, as well as with featured guests including Bachelor Nation members such as Zac Clark speaking on addiction recovery, Ben Higgins on loneliness, and Jenna Cooper on cyberbullying, as well as therapists & doctors such as sleep specialist Dr. Jade Wu, world experts on personality disorders like Dr. Zach Rosenthal, amongst many others. Additional topics covered on the podcast have included fertility, gaslighting, depression, mental health & veterans, mindfulness, and much more. Episodes are released every other week. For more information, check out www.ALittleHelpForOurFriends.com
Do you need help coping with a loved one's mental or emotional problems? Check out www.KulaMind.com, an exclusive community where you can connect other fans of "A Little Help" and get support from Dr. Kibby directly.
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Unmasking Manipulation in Toxic Relationships
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Jun 04, 2026 |
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How to Set Healthy Boundaries in High-Conflict Relationships
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May 20, 2026 |
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"That Never Happened": How Out-Of-Control Emotions Warps Memory
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May 14, 2026 |
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Unpacking the Controversy: BPD vs. CPTSD and the Path to Healing with Kaytlyn Gilner
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May 06, 2026 |
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Navigating Mental Health Crises: A Guide to Overdose, Self-Harm & Suicide Risk
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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Parenting Adult Children with Borderline Personality Disorder
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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Why We Chase the Unavailable: The Clinical Roots of Anxious-Avoidant Relationship Cycles
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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The Surprising Truth About Parenting Teens: Why Control Backfires and Connection Wins
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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Schizoid & Schizotypal Personality Disorders: When You Believe In Magic
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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Paranoid Personality Disorder: When No One Can Be Trusted
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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The Psychology of the Manosphere: How Loneliness and Disempowerment Fuel Violence
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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Avoidant Personality Disorder: When Fear of Rejection Consumes You
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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Does getting diagnosed with a "personality disorder" mean you're a bad person?
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Unpacking the Stigma of Addiction and How It Still Shapes Care Today with Dr. Jonathan Avery
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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Healing with Plant Medicine: A New Path to Trauma Recovery for Cancer Survivors
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (cPTSD): What is it and how does it compare to borderline personality disorder
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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How Peer Support Is Filling Gaps When Traditional Mental Health Care Fails with Mike Meaney
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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The Man-Child Syndrome: The Psychology of Men Who Refuse to Grow Up
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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From Toxic Patterns to a Healthy Marriage: 5 Mindset Shifts To Find "The One"
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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Interview with "Rosemead" director Eric Lin: Turning an Haunting True Story into a Conversation about Stigma
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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Interview with "Rosemead's" Lawrence Shou: Schizophrenia And A Mother’s Love
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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Why 2025 Was a Lonely Year And How To Rebuild Connection
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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Detox From People Pleasing: Breaking Free of the "Echo-Narcissus Syndrome" And Becoming Your Own Authority
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Dec 24, 2025 |
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Interview with "Rosemead's" Anzi DeBenedetto: How family and friends fail when loving someone with mental illness
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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Holiday Survival Roadmap For Dealing with Your Dysfunctional Family
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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Breaking the Deadlock: How To Flip The Switch on Constant Conflict
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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Interview with Dr. Elsa Friis: How Parents Can Tackle Taboo Topics Without Breaking Connection
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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Interview with Dr. Geoffrey Grammer: New Frontiers in Treating Depression When Meds Fail
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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Interview with Dr. Marcus Rodriguez: Parenting Young Adults Through Anxiety, Anger, And Algorithms
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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Making You the Villain: The Gaslighting Effect of Projection
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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So Long, Co-Host; Hello, Crippling Self-Doubt and New Frontiers
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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Interview with Jordon Monroe: Healing Narcissism With Honesty And Heart
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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Season 5 Wrap Up: Beating Cancer, Becoming a Psychologist, and Leaping into the Next Chapter
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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Manifestation: Path to Your Dreams or Just Wishful Thinking?
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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Eating Disorders: What Friends and Family Need to Know
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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Enabling: When Helping Our Loved Ones Makes Things Worse
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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Humiliation: The Spiciest Social Emotion
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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Interview with Agatha Peters: Navigating Narcissism Across Cultural Lines
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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Interview with Amber Rae: When Staying In A Safe Relationship Hurts You More Than Leaving
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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Love Island USA Analysis Part 2: The Emotional Intelligence Behind Reality TV Relationships
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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The Hidden Pain of Rejection: Understanding Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria and Its Link to ADHD
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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Love Island USA Analysis Part 1: Untangling Reality TV Relationship Dynamics
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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The Fight You Didn’t Mean to Start: Why Conflict Escalates and How to Defuse It
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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The Cost of Anxious Attachment: When Someone's Insecurities Make You Question Your Worth
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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Understanding Others' Minds: The Science of Mind-Reading in Borderline Personality Disorder
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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The Science of Co-Regulation: Building Safety in Relationships
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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When One Chases and the Other Runs: Understanding the Pursuer-Withdrawer Dynamics in Couples
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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Self-Hatred: Wrestling With The Hidden Demon
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May 21, 2025 |
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Sex After Trauma: How PTSD Affects Sexual Intimacy
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May 14, 2025 |
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Interview with Dr. Jordan Quaglia: The Science of We-Care beyond Self-Care
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May 07, 2025 |
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Triangulation: How Loved Ones Get Stuck in Toxic Relationship Dynamics
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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Interview with Paula Croxson: An Insider Look into Polyamory
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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Interview with Madison Errichiello: Love is Blind, Loss, and Healing through Trauma
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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Self-Pity: The Social Costs of Wallowing In Your Troubles
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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MySpace Top Eight: How We're Haunted By Our Teenage Popularity
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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Long-Distance Love: Making It Work When Miles Apart
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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Your Brain on Extremes: How All-or-Nothing Thinking Affects Mental Health
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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Arrested Development: The Generational Trauma of Emotionally Immature Parents
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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Why Are They Acting Like a Child? Understanding Emotional Immaturity
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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Interview with Dr. Blaise Aguirre: Confronting the Shadows of Self-Hatred
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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Navigating the Complex Family Dynamics of a New Marriage
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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Exploring Ethical Non-Monogamy: Redefining Commitment and Navigating Open Relationships
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Feb 05, 2025 |
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Interview with Dr. Marina Rosenthal: Unlocking the Secrets of Sexual Health and Intimacy through Sex Therapy
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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Plastic Surgery: Navigating Self-Love, Societal Pressure, and Body Image
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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Situationships, friends with benefits, and other fancy names for sex without commitment
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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Navigating Boundaries and Grief: Dr. Caitlin Fang's Journey Through Family Mental Health Challenges
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Dec 26, 2024 |
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Breaking Free from Narcissistic Parents: Healing, Self-Worth, and Healthier Relationships
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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Surviving the Holidays: Tips for maintaining sanity through family dysfunction
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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Digesting the Election: Understanding the Support and Criticism of Trump
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Nov 13, 2024 |
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Interview with Dr. Marina Rosenthal: Strategies for high conflict couples
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Oct 30, 2024 |
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Unveiling the Dark Side: Exploring Sex Trafficking, Power Imbalances, and Abuse in the Celebrity World
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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Estrangement: The rising trend of cutting off toxic family members
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Oct 02, 2024 |
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Season 4 Wrap up: From feeling lost to...a little less lost
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Aug 14, 2024 |
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Interview with Dr. Erin Berenz: Navigating sexual assault, trauma, and healing
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Jul 31, 2024 |
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Interview with Dr. Marcus Rodriguez: Expert strategies for strengthening parent-teen relationships
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Jul 18, 2024 |
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Entitlement: Its Impact on Narcissism, Careers, and Relationships
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Jul 03, 2024 |
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Dating Borderline Personality Disorder
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Jun 19, 2024 |
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To Parent or Not to Parent? Exploring the Child-free Life
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Jun 05, 2024 |
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Interview with Dr. Matt Scult: How to Master Stress
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May 23, 2024 |
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Parasocial Relationships: Connecting to the Stars
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May 09, 2024 |
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Escaping the Trap: Unveiling the Reality of Narcissistic Abuse
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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Living with Multiple Personalities: Meet the Parts!
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Mar 06, 2024 |
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Living with Multiple Personalities: A Story of Dissociative Identity Disorder
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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Interview with Evan Katz: Dating tips for smart, strong, successful women
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Feb 07, 2024 |
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The Big C: Living and Loving with Cancer
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Jan 25, 2024 |
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Letting go of beliefs that hold you back
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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Loving and Losing Pets
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Dec 20, 2023 |
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Interview with Marcus Rodriguez: Recovering from chronic invalidation
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Dec 06, 2023 |
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For Richer or Poorer: Fixing the Business Partner Relationship
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Nov 09, 2023 |
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Failing Successfully
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Oct 25, 2023 |
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Season 3 Wrap Up
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Sep 14, 2023 |
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Interview with Jared Glenn: How to make men better!
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Aug 30, 2023 |
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The Fall of Man: Are Men...Getting Worse?
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Aug 16, 2023 |
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Interview with Emily Calandrelli: Encouraging women in STEM fields
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Aug 02, 2023 |
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Laziness!
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Jul 19, 2023 |
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Interview with Akili Interactive: Can we treat mental health with video games?
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Jul 05, 2023 |
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Interview with Kendall Long: Bullying
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Jun 21, 2023 |
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The Love Languages
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Jun 07, 2023 |
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The Science of Falling in Love
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May 24, 2023 |
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Body Image
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May 11, 2023 |
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A Personal Experience with Postpartum Depression
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Apr 26, 2023 |
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The Mind-Body Connection in Trauma
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Mar 08, 2023 |
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Interview with Jess Cook: The Intersection of Sexuality, Christianity, and Mental Health
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Mar 01, 2023 |
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Can Money Buy Happiness?
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Feb 23, 2023 |
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Dissecting Dissociation
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Feb 15, 2023 |
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Long-Term Signs of Emotional Abuse
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Feb 08, 2023 |
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Interview with Dr. Kate Lund: Resilience in the Face of Mental and Physical Challenges
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Feb 01, 2023 |
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Interview with Dr. Sanderson: Changing Your Attachment Patterns
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Jan 25, 2023 |
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Cringe: Judging Being Judgmental
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Jan 19, 2023 |
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Avoidant Personality Disorder
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Dec 22, 2022 |
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Histrionic Personality Disorder
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Dec 14, 2022 |
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Antisocial Personality Disorder
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Dec 07, 2022 |
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Boosting Self-Esteem
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Nov 30, 2022 |
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How to Spot a Narcissist
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Nov 16, 2022 |
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The Joys and Horrors of New Parenthood
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Nov 09, 2022 |
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Rebounds
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Nov 02, 2022 |
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Difficult Decisions in Romance: Breaking off an Engagement
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Oct 26, 2022 |
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Season 2 Wrap Up
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Jun 30, 2022 |
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Envy
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Jun 22, 2022 |
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Jealousy
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Jun 01, 2022 |
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Interview with Jared Glenn: Bridging Social Divides
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May 25, 2022 |
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Relationship OCD
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May 18, 2022 |
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All about ASMR
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May 11, 2022 |
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Guilt
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May 04, 2022 |
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Disgust
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Apr 27, 2022 |
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Shame and Borderline Personality Disorder
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Apr 13, 2022 |
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Pregnancy and Mental Health
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Apr 06, 2022 |
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Cutting Out Alcohol
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Mar 30, 2022 |
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Interview with Dr. Schooler: Discovered Memories of Abuse
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Mar 23, 2022 |
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How to Change your Emotions
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Mar 16, 2022 |
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How To Change Your Thoughts
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Mar 09, 2022 |
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The One-Size-Fits-All Approach: Transdiagnostic Treatment
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Feb 23, 2022 |
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Bipolar Disorder
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Feb 16, 2022 |
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What is Self-Care Anyway?
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Feb 02, 2022 |
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Commitment Issues
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Jan 26, 2022 |
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
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Jan 19, 2022 |
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Interview with Sydney Lotuaco: Career Transitions
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Jan 12, 2022 |
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The Principles of Attraction
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Jan 05, 2022 |
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Making Room for Grief
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Dec 14, 2021 |
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Interview with Sarah Edmondson: Escaping a Cult
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Dec 08, 2021 |
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Embracing Autism
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Dec 01, 2021 |
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Phobias!
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Nov 17, 2021 |
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ADHD in Adulthood
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Nov 10, 2021 |
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Parenting Children with ADHD
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Nov 03, 2021 |
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Divorce
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Oct 27, 2021 |
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Infidelity
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Oct 20, 2021 |
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Making Relationships Work
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Oct 13, 2021 |
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The Couples Therapy Process
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Oct 06, 2021 |
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Dealing with Toxic Family Members
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Sep 29, 2021 |
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Discovering Misophonia
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Sep 22, 2021 |
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Season 2 Premiere: Imposter Syndrome
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Sep 15, 2021 |
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Season 1 Wrap Up
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Jul 28, 2021 |
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Infertility Part 2: Our Personal Journey with Egg Freezing
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Jul 21, 2021 |
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Interview with Dr. Jade Wu: Sleep Disorders
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Jul 14, 2021 |
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Breakups Part 2: Ending Relationships
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Jul 07, 2021 |
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Surviving Breakups
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Jun 30, 2021 |
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Managing Burnout
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Jun 23, 2021 |
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Postpartum Depression
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Jun 16, 2021 |
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Worrying About Worry
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Jun 09, 2021 |
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Interview with Caroline Lunny: Fertility and the Journey to Motherhood
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May 26, 2021 |
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Veteran Mental Health
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May 19, 2021 |
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Munchausen Syndrome and Munchausen by Proxy
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May 12, 2021 |
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Interview with Jenna Cooper: Cyberbullying
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May 05, 2021 |
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Putting out fires: Skills for managing emotional crises
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Apr 28, 2021 |
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Mindfulness for Beginners
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Apr 22, 2021 |
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Gaslighting
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Apr 14, 2021 |
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Chasing Perfection
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Apr 07, 2021 |
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Anorexia in the Family
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Mar 24, 2021 |
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Uncovering the Process of Therapy
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Mar 17, 2021 |
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Interview with Ben Higgins: Feeling Alone in Plain Sight
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Mar 09, 2021 |
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ADHD in Romantic Relationships
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Mar 03, 2021 |
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Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder
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Feb 24, 2021 |
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Managing Anger
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Feb 17, 2021 |
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Living with Social Anxiety
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Feb 10, 2021 |
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Psychedelics: The Future of Mental Health Treatment
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Feb 03, 2021 |
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What is Codependency?
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Jan 27, 2021 |
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Bachelorette's Zac Clark on Addiction Recovery
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Jan 20, 2021 |
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Addressing Suicide
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Jan 13, 2021 |
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Clarifying Values
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Jan 06, 2021 |
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Coping with Loneliness
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Dec 23, 2020 |
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Loving a Narcissist
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Dec 16, 2020 |
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The Web of Depression
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Dec 09, 2020 |
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Setting Boundaries
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Nov 18, 2020 |
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Understanding Trauma
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Nov 11, 2020 |
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It's Time for Empathy
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Nov 04, 2020 |
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Attached in the Pandemic
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Oct 28, 2020 |
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Borderline Personality Disorder
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Oct 20, 2020 |
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Talking about Substance Abuse
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Oct 14, 2020 |
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Finding Meaning in the Pandemic
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Oct 05, 2020 |