The SelfWork Podcast
Margaret Robinson Rutherford PhD
I'm Dr. Margaret, a psychologist for over 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 nine years later, SelfWork has earned nearly 5 million downloads! Each episode features the popular listener question as well as interviews with outstanding guests, authors, and experts, adding to the wide diversity of topics listeners so appreciate. Regularly rated as one of the top mental health/depression podcasts out there (ranked as a top .5% internationally) I keep it short, casual, and focused on "what you can do about it." I'd love to hear from you. Please join me.
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Feb 27, 2017 • 17min
013 SelfWork: What To Expect When You’re Divorcing
Divorce is tough, no matter how amicable. If you or someone you love is considering divorce, this episode of SelfWork will walk you through what you may be able to expect. Dr. Margaret offers some surprising facts about divorce, and reveals six ways to be your best self during what can be a difficult life […] The post 013 SelfWork: What To Expect When You’re Divorcing appeared first on Dr. Margaret Rutherford. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Feb 19, 2017 • 20min
012 SelfWork: How To Become An Emotional Grownup
What does it mean to feel emotionally grown up? Feeling mature, decisive, not being reactive but responsive, having insight into our own behavior and changing that behavior when it’s appropriate – when we can do these things, we are acting in our adult selves. So much of how or how long that takes depends on what […] The post 012 SelfWork: How To Become An Emotional Grownup appeared first on Dr. Margaret Rutherford. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Feb 7, 2017 • 23min
011 SelfWork: The Emotionally Abusive Mother
Emotional abuse is very real for many, When it comes from a parent, the damage done can horrific and life-altering. This is a complex issue — and Dr. Margaret talks about it with understanding and compassion for all involved Today’s post describes a mother who meets criteria for what’s termed Borderline Personality Disorder, (BPD) which is a way […] The post 011 SelfWork: The Emotionally Abusive Mother appeared first on Dr. Margaret Rutherford. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Jan 28, 2017 • 22min
010 SelfWork: How To Love Someone With Depression
Loving someone who is trying to heal from depression can be a tough job. So here’s some help! In this podcast, Dr. Margaret gives you tangible tips (Dr. M’s focus is always, “What you can do about it!”) and thoughtful recognitions. Included is a brief rundown of the different modes of depression itself, and special […] The post 010 SelfWork: How To Love Someone With Depression appeared first on Dr. Margaret Rutherford. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Jan 16, 2017 • 23min
009 SelfWork: Healing From Shame
Shame can be a tremendously destructive force in our lives. This podcast will help you learn how to identify shame in yourself, and gives specific suggestions on how to work through it. Shame is usually present in the form of self-loathing or constant thoughts about yourself that are negative or make you feel as if […] The post 009 SelfWork: Healing From Shame appeared first on Dr. Margaret Rutherford. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Jan 5, 2017 • 23min
008 SelfWork: Learning The True Skills Of Listening
Welcome back to SelfWork! Today’s podcast is all about the skills of listening — really listening. We all get into such bad habits, and learning how to effectively hear and respond to another person, especially someone you love, can make a huge change in how your relationship works and feels. You may have heard yourself […] The post 008 SelfWork: Learning The True Skills Of Listening appeared first on Dr. Margaret Rutherford. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Dec 26, 2016 • 17min
007 SelfWork: Childhood Abuse: How It’s Healing To Reveal
There are many people who never reveal to others, or perhaps even admit to themselves, that they were abused as children. Your victimization might have been physical, emotional, sexual, or through neglect. Shame, feeling somehow that the responsibility was yours, denial or avoidance of pain — all can have a stifling effect on your present […] The post 007 SelfWork: Childhood Abuse: How It’s Healing To Reveal appeared first on Dr. Margaret Rutherford. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Dec 17, 2016 • 24min
006 SelfWork: Vital Tips To Cope With Grief And Depression
Grief and depression are hard enough to get through at any time of the year. Add the busy nature of the holidays, and that pain can be incredibly lonely to bear. In today’s podcast, Dr. Margaret gives tangible suggestions of both things to do, and recognitions to keep in mind, to help cope with either […] The post 006 SelfWork: Vital Tips To Cope With Grief And Depression appeared first on Dr. Margaret Rutherford. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Dec 4, 2016 • 21min
005 SelfWork: After An Affair: The Essential Steps Of Regaining Trust
Regaining trust, whether it’s after an affair or some other form of betrayal, can be a complex process for any relationship. In this podcast, Dr. Margaret provides the essential steps of healing and regaining trust, specifically after an affair. But she points out that these very steps can be used within any relationship — parent […] The post 005 SelfWork: After An Affair: The Essential Steps Of Regaining Trust appeared first on Dr. Margaret Rutherford. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Nov 21, 2016 • 23min
004 SelfWork: Perfectly Hidden Depression Pt. 2
This podcast is the second in a series of two on what Dr. Margaret calls “Perfectly Hidden Depression.” PHD isn’t a diagnosis, but a syndrome, or group of characteristics that are found together, and serve to help you deny or ignore depression that’s kept far underneath the surface. Your life looks perfect. You’re active and […] The post 004 SelfWork: Perfectly Hidden Depression Pt. 2 appeared first on Dr. Margaret Rutherford. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
