The Hardcore Self-Help Podcast with Duff the Psych

Hello, friends. This is a super interesting Q&A which answers two important listener questions. The first relates to never setting personal boundaries, putting everyone first before yourself, and the second tackles the difficult question, how much better is enough? As always you can send me your questions or topic suggestions to duffthepsych@gmail.com and full show notes are at duffthepsych.com/episode229 Sponsors: Orgain is an awesome clean protein and health product company. I really like the flavor of their Grass Fed Clean Protein Shakes. Check them out at tryorgain.com/duff Thrive Market is a members only online market with a HUGE range of foods to fit any diet. They also have great home, bath, and wellness products. Get a free gift with your trial subscription at thrivemarket.com/duff

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Hello, everyone! This is a Q&A episode for you with two similarly themed questions having to do with relationships with other people. Here are the particular questions asked: I feel bad about moving out due to my roommates borderline personality disorder. What can I do about this? How can I connect to people again after getting out of an abusive relationship? As always, you can send me questions or topic suggestions to duffthepsych@gmail.com Sponsors: Check out Himalaya Ashwaganha on Amazon and get 20% off your first order using the promo code "SELFHELP20" If you have treatment resistant depression, head over to greenbrooktms.com/duff to see if TMS treatment could be an option for you.

Hello, friends! A Q&A episode for you this week with some really vulnerable questions. Here are the questions asked: I think I have depression, but don't know how to reach out. What can I do? I don't self-harm anymore but still have suicidal thoughts. How can I make them go away? As always, you can send me questions for the show to duffthepsych@gmail.com Sponsors: Greenbrook TMS is a great organization providing a powerful FDA approved therapy for treatment resistant depression. Check out greenbrooktms.com/duff for more information. EliteMD CBD sleep tincture has been working wonders for me as I try to get my sleep patterns in check. Check them out at elitemdcbd.com/sleep and use coupon code hardcore20 for 20% off and free shipping!

I just had a birthday and I decided to do something a bit silly. In this episode, I am running down 32 things I've done in my 32 years on this earth. It's not all bragging! You'll learn a few interesting things about me and my experience. I greatly appreciate you. Thank you for being there for another trip around the sun. Sponsors: Orgain - Awesome protein/nutritional shakes and other nutritional products. Head to tryorgain.com/duff BetterHelp - Online counseling made easy. Head to betterhelp.com/duff

Hello, friends! This is a fascinating Q&A that answers a question relating to something we call non-clinical auditory hallucinations. In other words, hearing something that isn't actually there. I also offer advice on what you can do when you've hit a roadblock with your depression and anxiety. Enjoy! Check out my new website at http://robertduffphd.com If you have a question for a future episode, send it over to duffthepsych@gmail.com This episode was brought to you by Thrive Market. Head over to http://thrivemarket.com/duff for a free gift with your trial membership!

Hello, friends! Today I have a looser episode structure for you. Simply me sitting and talking to you about a few things that are working for me right now. They are super random, but all represent things in my life that are helping me get through. In no particular order they are... White boards Boundaries Waking up early Coldbrew Verbal journaling Exercising Audiobooks Having grace with myself Timing activities PBAP See. Told you they were pretty random. I think you'll find some helpful tips in here though. Let me know what you think! If you have a question that you'd like answered or a topic for a future show, shoot me an email to duffthepsych@gmail.com.

Hello, friends! Bit of a short episode today, but great questions nonetheless! I also mention that I've been putting out more great content on Youtube and for my mailing list. Make sure you check those out as well if you can't get enough great mental health info! Here are the questions covered in this episode: Does hypnotherapy work? What can I do about my family issues during the holidays? As always you can send me your questions and topic suggestions to duffthepsych@gmail.com This episode is sponsored by Himalaya ashwagandha. Use the code SELFHELP20 at checkout on Amazon to get a hefty discount!

Hello, friends. A lot of you have been asking to an update from my wife, Joelle. Today, I have her on the show to talk about what led up to her recent mental health crisis and how things have progressed since that time. She has undergone six ketamine infusion treatments, started with a psychiatrist, and started with a new therapist. We talk about all of these things and she does an amazing job of making visual metaphors for the ways in which she is changing. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Check out betterhelp.com/duff to get 10% off your first month of professional online therapy.

Hey, all! In this episode, I answer some awesome listener questions after rambling at your in a semi-lucid loopy tired state for a while. Here are the questions covered this episode: What concrete work can people do to move on from trauma? What can you do when your therapist prices you out? As always, you can send me your questions for the show to duffthepsych@gmail.com This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/duff for 10% off your first month of professional online therapy.