The Hardcore Self-Help Podcast with Duff the Psych

Hello, friends! Well. Things have changed drastically since the last podcast episode. I was thinking about doing something special for episode 200, but since all of our lives have been consumed by this pandemic and the quarantine efforts, I thought it would be most helpful to do something related to that. In this episode, I give you a few of my thoughts about how to best get through this time and then guide you through some visualization and breathing to help you let go and get some much needed rest. I truly hope that it helps a bit.

Well well well... I definitely did not plan to release this podcast on the week that we find out the world is rapidly approaching a global pandemic, but here we are. In this episode, I speak to guest, Dr. Gordon Asmundson, a psychologist, professor, and author, all about health anxiety. Just as a heads up, we do not talk specifically about COVID-19 or any other Corona viruses in this episode. Rather, this is a subject that many have requested. I will likely speak more about COVID-19 and more about health anxiety in general in a future episode. Check out Dr. Asmundson's book, It's Not All in Your Head on Amazon! And don't forget that you have just days left to hop on the massive Kick Anxiety's Ass course discount before enrollments close entirely.

Hello, everyone! Another Q&A episode for you today. Don't forget that the Kick Anxiety's Ass $75 sale is still going on for a couple weeks before new enrollments close. Check it out if you haven't yet. Here are the questions covered in this episode: What can I do when therapy apps don't have male providers in my state? How can I deal with the grief from losing my mother? How can I feel less anxiety at my partner's family gatherings? As always you can send me your questions and suggestions to duffthepsych@gmail.com and full show notes are available at duffthepsych.com/episode198 Lionrock recovery is the sponsor for this episode. Please have a look at their site if you or someone you love needs to change their use of alcohol or other substances.

This episode is a little different. Rather than doing a Q&A, interview, or deep dive, I just wanted to sit with you for a while and give you some updates on where I'm at in life. I'm a real person, just like you. That the whole point of this Duff the Psych "mental health for real people" thing. So, I want to talk with you about my unexpected career changes, what's going on with my kids, how my relationship is going, and just let you in on the guy that you listen to each week. Hope you aren't bored out of your mind! As a reminder, the Kick Anxiety's Ass course is still going with the massive price drop down to $75 or $25 monthly. Check it out now while you still have the chance!

Hello, friends! This is a nice Q&A episode with questions covering a variety of topics. Hopefully I do a decent job responding despite my sleep deprivation and loopiness! Here are the questions I cover: Is it okay to switch to a different type of therapy as you progress? How can I intervene and better manage my 11-year-old's extreme behavior outbursts? How can I avoid becoming my mother and ruining my relationship? Don't forget that the massive price discount on the Kick Anxiety's Ass course is still on! Check it out at http://kickanxietycourse.com As always, you can send me your questions to duffthepsych@gmail.com

Explore the transformative power of exposure therapy in managing anxiety. Learn how facing fears can lead to realizing they aren't as threatening as they seem. Discover practical techniques like systematic desensitization and flooding that help in reducing anxiety's grip on daily life. There's also a significant price drop for an online course aimed at empowering individuals to conquer their anxiety. Plus, find resources on how to locate a therapist to further support your journey!

In this episode, I take the following awesome listener questions: What can I do about my postpartum anxiety and emetophobia? Can you be traumatized by a thought? Is it okay to avoid activities sometimes due to anxiety? Please continue sending me your amazing questions to duffthepsych@gmail.com For access to the bonus question, check out my Patreon. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.

This is a very interesting interview with Cheryl B. Engelhardt, who is a government scuba diver turned pop artist turned film composer turned meditation music maker. We talk about her life, struggles with panic attacks, and how starting a daily meditation practice helped stop them in their tracks. We also talk about her new album, Luminary, which is available now! Enjoy! Next week will be a Q&A episode, so send me your questions to duffthepsych@gmail.com and if you're interested in checking out my other podcast, about my life and family, have a look at my Patreon.

Hello, friends! Excited to bring you this new Q&A session with three awesome questions (plus one bonus question for Patreon). Here are the questions covered: What can I do about blood, injury, and injection phobia? How can I change my chronic suicidality? How can I make my partner more supportive? As always you can send me questions to duffthepsych@gmail.com This week's sponsors are Openfit and BetterHelp

Super excited to present this episode to you. I had Dr. Steven Mandel on episode 137 of the podcast to talk about the amazing and life-saving treatment of Ketamine infusions, which have been shown to be an incredibly effective treatment for depression, suicidality, and trauma that doesn't respond well to other treatments. In this episode, we talk more about the difference between these IV infusions of Ketamine and a new player in the game, Ketamine nasal spray. Recently, an Esketamine nasal spray called Spravato was approved by the FDA for use in individuals with treatment-resistant depression. We explore what this means for your treatment and for your wallet. This episode of Hardcore Self Help is sponsored by Future.