The Hardcore Self-Help Podcast with Duff the Psych

Hello, all! This before I get into the questions this week, I talk a bit about my personal situation. Unfortunately, I had a breakup with a partner of mine and I share some of the realizations that I had in the process as well as my protocol for making it through this sort of hardship. After that, I jump into the following awesome listener questions: I have had bipolar I for a long time, but started getting a new symptom of paranoid thoughts over the past few years. Why might this be happening? My workplace and coworkers are toxic, but I am a non-confrontational person. What can I do about it? As always, you can send me your questions to [email protected] and find the show notes at http://duffthepsych.com/episode296 This episode is brought to you by Ana Luisa Jewelry and Policygenius Ana Luisa has amazing quality gold jewelry at affordable prices. Perfect for Mother's day or any time you want to spoil a loved one in your life (including yourself). Right now, Ana Luisa is doing a buy one, get one 40% off promotion. Check it out at https://shop.analuisa.com/duff Shopping for insurance can be a confusing nightmare, but with the licensed experts at Policygenius, it doesn't have to be quite as scary. They work for you, not the insurance companies, to help gather the best options at the best price points. Head over to http://policygenius.com and answer a few questions to get your free quotes today!

Hello, friends! I hope that you are caring well for your hearts this week. It's wild out there. Here are the questions I cover in this week's episode: My history of sexual abuse makes dating complicated. How can I move forward? My husband cheated on me but doesn't want to do couples therapy. How can I stop resenting him? As always, you can send me your questions to [email protected] and find the show notes at http://duffthepsych.com/episode295 This episode of Hardcore Self Help is sponsored by Athletic Greens and Betterhelp. Athletic Greens simplifies your routine with nutritional supplements you need everyday. Containing a multivitamin, probiotics, immune support, adaptogens and more to support your gut, health, energy, immunity and healthy aging. Athletic Greens is giving listeners a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/duff. If you are in a mental health slump, consider reaching out to a licensed professional to help. BetterHelp has a large counselor network and you can begin chatting with someone very quickly. Check out betterhelp.com/duff to get 10% off your first month.

Hey, everyone. I hope you're taking great care of yourselves. In this episode, I start with a moment of vulnerability about my life lately. That is followed by these two great questions sent in by listeners like yourself: My wife has had anxiety for years but does not want to get help for it. What can I do? I have a perfect life, but I remain depressed about the world. How can I cope? As always, you can send me your questions to [email protected] and find the show notes at http://duffthepsych.com/episode294 This episode of Hardcore Self Help is sponsored by Audible and Acorn TV. Audible is the leading provider of spoken-word entertainment all in one place, where you can find the largest selection of audiobooks. Sign up now by heading to audible.com/duff or text duff to 500-500, and receive your first 30 days for free. Acorn TV is a commercial-free streaming service that's rooted in British television. Escape to Britain and beyond without leaving your seat and try Acorn TV free for 30 days, by going to acorn.tv and using the promo code duff when you sign up!

Hey, friends! I hope you're having a great week. This is a very interesting episode with the following questions: I am attracted to my therapist and saw her on a non-traditional dating app. When I brought this up, she refused to talk about it. What should I do? How should cannabis use disorders be handled when there are also mental health issues? As always, you can send me your questions to [email protected] and find the show notes at http://duffthepsych.com/episode293 This episode of Hardcore Self Help is sponsored by BetterHelp and MasterClass If you are in a mental health slump, consider reaching out to a licensed professional to help. BetterHelp has a large counselor network and you can begin chatting with someone very quickly. Check out betterhelp.com/duff to get 10% off your first month. MasterClass gives you the chance to learn from the world's best minds – anytime, anywhere, and at your own pace. Check it out now and get unlimited access to every MasterClass. and as a special offer for listeners, you get 15% off an annual membership! Go to masterclass.com/duff for 15% off MasterClass.

Hello, friends! This is a short and sweet episode where I answer the following question: I recently learned of my partner's previous threesome. I can't stop feeling disgust and anxiety from it, even though I know that's not fair. How can I deal with this? As always, you can send me your questions to [email protected] and find the show notes at http://duffthepsych.com/episode292 This episode is sponored by Athletic Greens. With Athletic Greens, all you need is one scoop per day in a glass of water to take in 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. Head over to athleticgreens.com/duff to get a free 1 year supply of vitamin D and 5 travel packs along with your first purchas!

Hello, everyone! Pretty heavy episode this time. Nothing graphic, as usual, but I decided to tackle some tricky questions. Before hopping into the questions, I share a quick tip about managing the news cycle during this really intense time. Here are the questions covered: My kid's school had two people die by suicide this year. How can I talk to them about it and should we switch schools? I was abused as a child and have trouble remembering it without dissociating. What can I do? As always, you can send me questions to [email protected] and find the show notes at http://duffthepsych.com/episode291 This episode of Hardcore Self Help is sponsored by EveryPlate and BetterHelp EveryPlate delivers pre-portioned ingredients and easy-to-follow recipe cards right to your door, so you can spend less time prepping and cooking, and spend more time enjoying good food. Right now, you can try EveryPlate for just $1.79 per meal by going to everyplate.com and entering code duff179 at checkout. If you are in a mental health slump, consider reaching out to a licensed professional to help. BetterHelp has a large counselor network and you can begin chatting with someone very quickly. Check out betterhelp.com/duff to get 10% off your first month.

Hello, friends! I hope you are all doing well. In this episode, I start off with a quick update about my experience so far on Lexapro (escitalopram), an SSRI medication for anxiety. After that, I jump straight into the following super interesting questions: I have OCD with intrusive thoughts about harming my loved ones. What can I do about this? I ruminate about therapy constantly, having imaginary conversations in my head. Is that bad? As always, you can send me your questions to [email protected] and find the show notes at http://duffthepsych.com/episode290 ---- This episode of Hardcore Self Help is sponsored by Acorn TV and Audible. Acorn TV is a commercial-free streaming service that's rooted in British television. Escape to Britain and beyond without leaving your seat and try Acorn TV free for 30 days, by going to acorn.tv and using the promo code duff when you sign up! Audible is the leading provider of spoken-word entertainment all in one place, where you can find the largest selection of audiobooks. Sign up now by heading to audible.com/duff or text duff to 500-500, and receive your first 30 days for free.

Hey, all! Nice Q&A episode for you here. The second questions talks a bit about suicidality, but nothing too graphic. Very interesting stuff. Here's what I cover: How do you feel about therapists self-disclosing in therapy? Should I be concerned about my passive suicidal thoughts or are they just intrusive thoughts? As always, you can send me your questions to [email protected] and find the show notes at http://duffthepsych.com/episode289 This episode of Hardcore Self Help is sponsored by BetterHelp and MasterClass If you are in a mental health slump, consider reaching out to a licensed professional to help. BetterHelp has a large counselor network and you can begin chatting with someone very quickly. Check out betterhelp.com/duff to get 10% off your first month. MasterClass gives you the chance to learn from the world's best minds – anytime, anywhere, and at your own pace. Check it out now and get unlimited access to every MasterClass. and as a special offer for listeners, you get 15% off an annual membership! Go to masterclass.com/duff for 15% off MasterClass.

Hey, everyone. Short and sweet episode today featuring the following questions: I am a minor in therapy. What can my therapist share with my parents about self-harm? How can I tell the difference between a physical issue like hypothyroidism and a mental health issue like depression? As always, you can send me questions to [email protected] and find the show notes at http://duffthepsych.com/episode288 No sponsor this week, so please check out my recent book, 500 Journal Prompts!

Hello, friends! This episode features two questions related to trauma. There is nothing violent or explicit described, but both questions do involve childhood abuse. Just be aware. Here is what is covered in this episode: I sometimes doubt that my trauma ever happened and use self-harm as a way to remind myself that it did. What can I do? I have several psychiatric disorders and my psychiatrist wants me to be evaluated for ADHD. How can I tell the difference between ADHD and symptoms caused by my other issues? As always, you can send me questions to [email protected] and find the show notes at http://duffthepsych.com/episode287 This episode of Hardcore Self Help is sponsored by Acorn TV. Acorn TV is a commercial-free streaming service that's rooted in British television. Escape to Britain and beyond without leaving your seat and try Acorn TV free for 30 days, by going to acorn.tv and using the promo code duff when you sign up!

Hey, friends! I hope that your week has been great. I want to give you a big thanks for listening to the show. I really appreciate you. This is a question and answer episode where I tackle the following: How can I get over my anxiety about having unstructured time off from work? I have erectile dysfunction with my new partner and my doctor thinks it is psychological. What can I do? As always, you can send me questions to [email protected] and find the show notes at http://duffthepsych.com/episode286 This episode of Hardcore Self Help is sponsored by Chomper Labs and BetterHelp. Chomper Labs believe that everyone has a right to quality affordable oral care and specialize in custom made night guards for teeth grinding. Right now, listeners of the podcast can get $15 off their first night guard plus Free 3 way shipping with code DUFF. Just visit chomperlabs.com/DUFF. If you are in a mental health slump, consider reaching out to a licensed professional to help. BetterHelp has a large counselor network and you can begin chatting with someone very quickly. Check out betterhelp.com/duff to get 10% off your first month.

Hello, all! I hope that you are having a fantastic week. Unfortunately, omicron has found its way into the Duff household, but alas... the show must go on! I have a great Q&A episode with the following questions submitted by listeners like you: My wife died two years ago, and I am still completely closed off to romantic connections. What can I do? Is it possible to be traumatized by hearing about something bad happening to someone else? As always, you can send questions to [email protected] and find the show notes at http://duffthepsych.com/episode285 ------- This episode of Hardcore Self Help is sponsored by Audible and Chomper Labs. Audible is the leading provider of spoken-word entertainment all in one place, where you can find the largest selection of audiobooks. Sign up now by heading to audible.com/duff or text duff to 500-500, and receive your first 30 days for free. Chomper Labs believe that everyone has a right to quality affordable oral care and specialize in custom made night guards for teeth grinding. Right now, listeners of the podcast can get $15 off their first night guard plus Free 3 way shipping with code DUFF. Just visit chomperlabs.com/DUFF.

Hello, friends! Haven't talked in a little while. I hope you have been enjoying yourself. I am back this week with a new episode. This time instead of a Q&A, I am going to be talking about how I am approaching the year. I go through a LOT in this episode, come hang for about an hour and listen to me ramble. Show notes are available at http://duffthepsych.com/episode284 And if you want to send me a question for a future episode, shoot me an email at [email protected] ------ This episode of Hardcore Self Help is sponsored by BetterHelp and MasterClass If you are in a mental health slump, consider reaching out to a licensed professional to help. BetterHelp has a large counselor network and you can begin chatting with someone very quickly. Check out betterhelp.com/duff to get 10% off your first month. MasterClass gives you the chance to learn from the world's best minds – anytime, anywhere, and at your own pace. Check it out now and get unlimited access to every MasterClass. and as a special offer for listeners, you get 15% off an annual membership! Go to masterclass.com/duff for 15% off MasterClass.

Hello, all! Great episode here for you today thanks to a couple awesome listener questions. If you haven't yet gotten a copy of my 500 Journal Prompts book, it makes a perfect little stocking stuffer. Check it out! Here are the questions from this episode: My sister is depressed, even though nothing is wrong with her life and I'm frustrated by it. What can I do? Due to my addiction to methamphetamine and heroin, I feel like I don't deserve to get better. Should I feel this way? As always, you can send me questions to [email protected] and find show notes at http://duffthepsych.com/episode283 ---- This episode of Hardcore Self Help is sponsored by BetterHelp and Acorn TV. If you are in a mental health slump, consider reaching out to a licensed professional to help. BetterHelp has a large counselor network and you can begin chatting with someone very quickly. Check out betterhelp.com/duff to get 10% off your first month. Acorn TV is a commercial-free streaming service that's rooted in British television. Escape to Britain and beyond without leaving your seat and try Acorn TV free for 30 days, by going to acorn.tv and using the promo code duff when you sign up!

Hello, all! Hope your week has been phenomenal. I appreciate you all! In this episode, I tackle the following questions: I was recently ghosted after talking to someone I met on a dating app for a few weeks. Why is it affecting me so much and what can I do about it? How can I get over my exercise-induced anxiety and heart palpatations? As always you can find the show notes at http://duffthepsych.com/episode282 and send your questions to [email protected] ---- Sponsor: This episode of Hardcore Self Help is sponsored by MasterClass and BetterHelp. MasterClass gives you the chance to learn from the world's best minds – anytime, anywhere, and at your own pace. Check it out now and get unlimited access to every MasterClass. and as a special offer for listeners, you get 15% off an annual membership! Go to masterclass.com/duff for 15% off MasterClass. If you are in a mental health slump, consider reaching out to a licensed professional to help. BetterHelp has a large counselor network and you can begin chatting with someone very quickly. Check out betterhelp.com/duff to get 10% off your first month.

Hello, friends! Thank you to all of you that have been sharing the podcast as part of your Spotify Wrapped posts. Amazing to think that I've been a significant part of your year. I appreciate you so much! In this episode, I tackle the following questions: I've worked through most of my trauma, but issues still arise in my relationship from time to time. How can I avoid passing these issues down to my young child? I work with severe populations in a healthcare setting. I feel like I could be experiencing caregiver burnout. Is this possible and what can I do about it? As always, you can send me your questions to [email protected] and get the show notes at http://duffthepsych.com/episode281 --- This episode of Hardcore Self Help is sponsored by Ritual and Skylight Calendar. Ritual's Essential for Women 18+ Multivitamin was formulated by exhaustive research to help fill nutrient gaps in the diets of women ages 18+. Right now Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off their first three months. Visit ritual.com/DUFF and turn healthy habits into a Ritual. With a mission to connect loved ones, Skylight Calendar displays your family events on a simple, touchscreen device. Now, as a special offer, you can get $10 off your purchase of a Skylight Calendar when you go to skylightframe.com/calendar and enter code HARDCORE at checkout.

Hello, all! If you spent some time off from work and/or with loved ones over the "holiday", I hope you have really enjoyed yourself. I'm incredibly grateful for you all. In this episode, I tackle the following awesome listener questions: I have a much lower sexual drive than my spouse and she thinks I don't find her attractive because of it. What can I do? Every time I'm in a relationship, my mental health crumbles. Why? As always, you can send me your questions to [email protected] and find the show notes to this episode at http://duffthepsych.com/episode280 ---- This episode of Hardcore Self Help is sponsored by MasterClass and Skylight Calendar. MasterClass gives you the chance to learn from the world's best minds – anytime, anywhere, and at your own pace. Check it out now and get unlimited access to every MasterClass. and as a special offer for listeners, you get 15% off an annual membership! Go to masterclass.com/duff for 15% off MasterClass. With a mission to connect loved ones, Skylight Calendar displays your family events on a simple, touchscreen device. Now, as a special offer, you can get $10 off your purchase of a Skylight Calendar when you go to skylightframe.com/calendar and enter code HARDCORE at checkout.

Hello, all! If you spent some time off from work and/or with loved ones over the "holiday", I hope you have really enjoyed yourself. I'm incredibly grateful for you all. In this episode, I tackle the following awesome listener questions: I have a much lower sexual drive than my spouse and she thinks I don't find her attractive because of it. What can I do? Every time I'm in a relationship, my mental health crumbles. Why? As always, you can send me your questions to [email protected] and find the show notes to this episode at http://duffthepsych.com/episode280 ---- This episode of Hardcore Self Help is sponsored by MasterClass and Skylight Calendar. MasterClass gives you the chance to learn from the world's best minds – anytime, anywhere, and at your own pace. Check it out now and get unlimited access to every MasterClass. and as a special offer for listeners, you get 15% off an annual membership! Go to masterclass.com/duff for 15% off MasterClass. With a mission to connect loved ones, Skylight Calendar displays your family events on a simple, touchscreen device. Now, as a special offer, you can get $10 off your purchase of a Skylight Calendar when you go to skylightframe.com/calendar and enter code HARDCORE at checkout.

Hello, all! Apologies in advance for my croaky voice. My voice is totally shot from the week, but I do my best to give you responses to the following awesome questions: I have brought about my own problems and don't feel that I deserve to get better. How do I approach this seemingly insurmountable problem? My partner and I are on a break to work on ourselves after suffering a number of losses and a terrible year overall. How can I make this work? As always, you can send me your questions to [email protected] and find the show notes at http://duffthepsych.com/episode279 -- This episode of Hardcore Self Help is sponsored by BetterHelp. If you are in a mental health slump, consider reaching out to a licensed professional to help. BetterHelp has a large counselor network and you can begin chatting with someone very quickly. Check out betterhelp.com/duff to get 10% off your first month.

Hello, friends! After a quick update about the whole Thanksgiving situation at my kid's school, I dive into the following amazing questions: My previous therapist was sexually inappropriate. How can I trust therapists again? My depression doesn't go away no matter what I do and I'm not making progress in therapy. What can I do? As always, you can send me your questions to [email protected] and show notes are available at http://duffthepsych.com/episode278 --- This episode of Hardcore Self Help is sponsored by Acorn TV. Acorn TV is a commercial-free streaming service that's rooted in British television. Escape to Britain and beyond without leaving your seat and try Acorn TV free for 30 days, by going to acorn.tv and using the promo code duff when you sign up!

Hello, friends! In this episode, I start with some concerns from my personal life that tie into some social psychology concepts before jumping into the following questions: Co-parenting with my ex is difficult given our difference in opinion about discipline. How do I stop our interactions from driving me crazy? My partner retreats and can't feel anything when he is in a depressive state. What can I do to make him know that I'm here for him? As always, you can send me your questions to [email protected] and show notes are available at http://duffthepsych.com/episode277 ---- This episode of Hardcore Self Help is sponsored by BetterHelp and Ritual. If you are in a mental health slump, consider reaching out to a licensed professional to help. BetterHelp has a large counselor network and you can begin chatting with someone very quickly. Check out betterhelp.com/duff to get 10% off your first month. Ritual's Essential for Women 18+ Multivitamin was formulated by exhaustive research to help fill nutrient gaps in the diets of women ages 18+. Right now Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off their first three months. Visit ritual.com/DUFF and turn healthy habits into a Ritual.

Hello, friends! Super happy to bring you this Q&A episode today. I take the following questions: What can I do when it feels like my wife doesn't care about me anymore? Is there a point where the cost of healing just isn't worth it? As always, you can send me your questions to [email protected] and get show notes at http://duffthepsych.com/episode276 --- This episode of Hardcore Self Help is sponsored by Seed Health and Felix Gray. Seed Health is a microbial sciences company pioneering applications of microbes for human and planetary health. Their flagship product Daily Synbiotic provides a broad-spectrum, 2-in-1 probiotic + prebiotic to help aid digestion and improve gut health and beyond. Start a new healthy habit today. Visit seed.com/DUFF and use code DUFF to redeem 20% off your first month of Seed's Daily Synbiotic. Felix Gray manufacture the Blue Light glasses that started it all. Get yourself a pair of glasses made for the 21st century and designed for modern, hardworking eyes. Go to felixgrayglasses.com/duff for the best Blue Light glasses on the market and receive Free Shipping, Free Returns, and Free Exchanges.

Hello, friends! I have a really cool episode for you today. Meditation is a tool that I use often and is one of the most important things in my personal mental health toolkit. But for a lot of people, meditation just doesn't do the trick. Or it's too hard. Or it's actually scary. In this episode, I share my best tips for meditation. I hope to get you to loosen your interpretation of meditation and the high expectations you put on yourself. Have a listen and let me know what you think! As always you can send me questions for future episodes to [email protected] and show notes are available at duffthepsych.com/episode275 ----- This episode of Hardcore Self Help is sponsored by BetterHelp and MasterClass. If you are in a mental health slump, consider reaching out to a licensed professional to help. BetterHelp has a large counselor network and you can begin chatting with someone very quickly. Check out betterhelp.com/duff to get 10% off your first month. MasterClass gives you the chance to learn from the world's best minds – anytime, anywhere, and at your own pace. Check it out now and get unlimited access to every MasterClass. and as a special offer for listeners, you get 15% off an annual membership! Go to masterclass.com/duff for 15% off MasterClass.

Hello, all! I hope that you are having a great week. I got a great episode for you here with the following questions: How can I get help for my depression when I can't talk about my feelings? How do I stop feeling like such a bad person all the time? As always, you can send me your questions to [email protected] and find the show notes at duffthepsych.com/episode274 --- Felix Gray manufacture the Blue Light glasses that started it all. Get yourself a pair of glasses made for the 21st century and designed for modern, hardworking eyes. Go to felixgrayglasses.com/duff for the best Blue Light glasses on the market and receive Free Shipping, Free Returns, and Free Exchanges. Acorn TV is a commercial-free streaming service that's rooted in British television. Escape to Britain and beyond without leaving your seat and try Acorn TV free for 30 days, by going to acorn.tv and using the promo code duff when you sign up!

Hello, friends! Got a nice Q&A for you today with a little rambling at the top. Here's what I answer: My son went through a horrific tragedy. How can he move forward? How can I avoid being so desperate for love? As always, you can send me questions to [email protected] and show notes are available at duffthepsych.com/episode273 ---- Want a website, but have no idea where to begin? Turn to AI to create a unique website in minutes for you from the ground up. Bookmark.com has the world's first Automated AI system to make website building effortless. Use code duff at checkout for 15% off. If you are in a mental health slump, consider reaching out to a licensed professional to help. BetterHelp has a large counselor network and you can begin chatting with someone very quickly. Check out betterhelp.com/duff to get 10% off your first month.

Hello, all! So... I'm an idiot and had to record this episode twice. Oops. BUT I'm super glad to be releasing this. I answered the following awesome questions in this episode: I have depression, OCD, PTSD, etc. and I have no idea how to explain all of this to my partner without overwhelming them. What do I do? How can I get out of my pandemic rut when I have lost my zest for life and school? As always, you can send me your questions to [email protected] and show notes are available at duffthepsych.com/episode272 ---- Advertiser: Seed Health is a microbial sciences company pioneering applications of microbes for human and planetary health. Their flagship product Daily Synbiotic provides a broad-spectrum, 2-in-1 probiotic + prebiotic to help aid digestion and improve gut health and beyond. Start a new healthy habit today. Visit seed.com/DUFF and use code DUFF to redeem 20% off your first month of Seed's Daily Synbiotic.

Hello, friends! This episode is a nice Q&A with some great listener-submitted questions. The first one involves some discussion about suicide. Although nothing graphic, just be aware of that. Here are the two questions I cover this episode: I have had thoughts of suicide for a long time, but have never made an attempt. How do I know when to take the thoughts seriously? I am making mistakes at my new job and it's making me anxious and giving me insomnia. This is causing me to make more mistakes and I'm afraid I'm going to lose my job. How can I break this cycle? As always, you can send me your questions to [email protected] and full show notes are at duffthepsych.com/episode271 --- This episode of Hardcore Self Help is sponsored by MasterClass and BetterHelp. MasterClass gives you the chance to learn from the world's best minds – anytime, anywhere, and at your own pace. Check it out now and get unlimited access to every MasterClass. and as a special offer for listeners, you get 15% off an annual membership! Go to masterclass.com/duff for 15% off MasterClass. If you are in a mental health slump, consider reaching out to a licensed professional to help. BetterHelp has a large counselor network and you can begin chatting with someone very quickly. Check out betterhelp.com/duff to get 10% off your first month.

Hello, friends! In this episode, I answer a couple listener questions that are less about direct advice and more about general questions in the field of mental health and psychology. Here's what I cover: Why are there so few mental health providers and why are waitlists so long? Does it make sense to have multiple overlapping diagnoses? As always, you can send me your questions to [email protected] and full show notes are at duffthepsych.com/episode270 ---- This episode of Hardcore Self Help is sponsored by BetterHelp. If you are in a mental health slump, consider reaching out to a licensed professional to help. BetterHelp has a large counselor network and you can begin chatting with someone very quickly. Check out betterhelp.com/duff to get 10% off your first month.

Hello, friends! In this episode, I have a Q&A featuring the following questions: How can I continue to work on my longtime childhood trauma when I don't remember a lot of my past? Do I have a chance of getting back in my long-distance relationship even though I'm pursuing a Ph.D.? As always, you can send me questions to [email protected] and find the full show notes at duffthepsych.com/episode269 --- This episode of Hardcore Self Help is sponsored by Seed Health and Acorn TV. Seed Health is a microbial sciences company pioneering applications of microbes for human and planetary health. Their flagship product Daily Synbiotic provides a broad-spectrum, 2-in-1 probiotic + prebiotic to help aid digestion and improve gut health and beyond. Start a new healthy habit today. Visit seed.com/DUFF and use code DUFF to redeem 20% off your first month of Seed's Daily Synbiotic. Acorn TV is a commercial-free streaming service that's rooted in British television. Escape to Britain and beyond without leaving your seat and try Acorn TV free for 30 days, by going to acorn.tv and using the promo code duff when you sign up!

Hello, friends! On this episode, I had my wife back on the show. We just chilled on the couch and had a nice wide-ranging conversation about our lives right now, where our relationship is at, and even some of our pet peeves with each other. Enjoy! Send me your questions for future episodes to [email protected] and don't forget to check out my new book of 500 journal prompts! ----- MasterClass gives you the chance to learn from the world's best minds – anytime, anywhere, and at your own pace. Check it out now and get unlimited access to every MasterClass. and as a special offer for listeners, you get 15% off an annual membership! Go to masterclass.com/duff for 15% off MasterClass. Green Chef is an awesome USDA certified organic meal box that delivers healthy meals with simple step-by-step instructions straight to your door. They have options for paleo, vegan, or simply balanced living. I really enjoyed making their Mozzarella Chicken and Linguine. For $100 off including free shipping, head over to greenchef.com/duff100 and use the coupon code duff80.

Alright, everyone! Another great Q&A for you featuring the following questions: How can I move past my traumatic history of bullying and parental violence? What is the difference between a friendship and intimate relationship? Don't forget to get your copy of 500 Journal Prompts for Mental Health, Creativity, and Personal Exploration! As always, you can send me your questions to [email protected] and show notes are available at duffthepsych.com/episode267 ------- If you are in a mental health slump, consider reaching out to a licensed professional to help. BetterHelp has a large counselor network and you can begin chatting with someone very quickly. Check out betterhelp.com/duff to get 10% off your first month. Seed is a microbial sciences company pioneering applications of microbes for human and planetary health. Their flagship product Daily Synbiotic provides a broad-spectrum, 2-in-1 probiotic + prebiotic to help aid digestion and improve gut health and beyond. Start a new healthy habit today. Visit seed.com/DUFF and use code DUFF to redeem 20% off your first month of Seed's Daily Synbiotic.

Hello, friends! This is a straightforward Q&A with the following questions: How can I work on my social skills as a socially anxious introvert? What can I do about my depression when I can't afford traditional therapy? As always, you can send me questions to [email protected] and full show notes are at duffthepsych.com/episode266 ------- This episode of Hardcore Self Help is sponsored by Audible. Audible is the leading provider of spoken-word entertainment all in one place, where you can find the largest selection of audiobooks. Sign up now by heading to audible.com/duff or text duff to 500-500, and receive your first 30 days for free.

Hello, friends! Looks like I have a bit of a cold, so bear with my voice and breathing in this one. Got a great Q&A with the following thought-provoking questions: I don't have many friends and find myself becoming attracted to my doctor. Is there something wrong with my relationship? How can I deal with my jealousy and insecurity in relationships? As always, you can send me your questions to [email protected] and full show notes are at duffthepsych.com/episode265 --- This episode of Hardcore Self Help is sponsored by Michel Thomas and Acorn TV. Michel Thomas breaks down the barriers to learning new languages. The audio-only language learning method that works with how your brain naturally learns, retains, and retrieves information, Michel Thomas offers a range of courses covering a multitude of languages. Start your language journey with 25% OFF at michelthomas.com. Simply use discount code DUFF at checkout to claim25% OFFany Michel Thomas course. Acorn TV is a commercial-free streaming service that's rooted in British television. Escape to Britain and beyond without leaving your seat and try Acorn TV free for 30 days, by going to acorn.tv and using the promo code duff when you sign up!

Hello, friends! Hope you are well. Cruising along over here. Super ready for a relaxing weekend. In this episode, I tackle the following questions: I self-harmed (cut) when I was young and I still struggle with different forms of self-harm. Is therapy still an option? What can I do to feel joy again when my depression is strong? As always, you can send me your questions to [email protected] and find the show notes at duffthepsych.com/episode264 ----- Felix Gray manufacture the Blue Light glasses that started it all. Get yourself a pair of glasses made for the 21st century and designed for modern, hardworking eyes. Go to felixgrayglasses.com/duff for the best Blue Light glasses on the market and receive Free Shipping, Free Returns, and Free Exchanges. If you are in a mental health slump, consider reaching out to a licensed professional to help. BetterHelp has a large counselor network and you can begin chatting with someone very quickly. Check out betterhelp.com/duff to get 10% off your first month.

Hello, everyone! At the start of this episode, I give a quick little ramble about a case that I'm working on to talk about some of the nuances with conservatorship and trying to help someone that can't care for their own needs. That's about the first 10 minutes. After that, I hop into the following questions: My family thinks I should be able to fix them since I'm studying psychology. What should I do? My sibling is afraid of having the same mental illness as me and our parent. How can I help? As always, you can send your questions to [email protected] and check out the full show notes at duffthepsych.com/episode263 This episode is brought to you by: CozyEarth is the best source for super cozy, temperature regulating bamboo sheets. If you hate sleeping in hot weather like I do, check out cozyearth.com and use the coupon code DUFFPODCAST for a whopping 40% off! If you would like to learn a new language in the way your brain actually likes to learn, check out Michel Thomas. Michel Thomas allows you to be the third person in a relaxed conversational language class. No drills or homework, just natural learning at your pace on the go. Get 25% off at michelthomas.com with the coupon code DUFF!

Hello, all! So just a little heads up. I'm super annoyed because in this episode, there were a couple undesirable sounds including a loud as cricket that wanted to ruin my life and also a rattling microphone that was being dramatic whenever I slightly bumped it. Aside from that, it was a great episode that covers the following questions: I love my partner, but I crave attention from others. Why am I this way and what can I do about it? I may have borderline personality disorder, but don't want my diagnosis to be a crutch. What can I do to live a normal life? As always, you can send me your questions to [email protected] and find the show notes at duffthepsych.com/episode262 This episode is brought to you by ACORN TV. Get thousands of hours of new, enthralling content from the UK and beyond for a fraction of the cost of other streaming services. Head over to acorn.tv and use the coupon code duff for 30 days free!

Hello, friends! Another Q&A Episode for you today featuring the following questions: What can I do about my separation anxiety every time my partner leaves? Why am I so mad at my therapist for diagnosing me with an eating disorder? As always, you can send me your questions to [email protected] and find the full show notes at duffthepsych.com/episode261 This episode of Hardcore Self Help is sponsored by BetterHelp. If you are in a mental health slump, consider reaching out to a licensed professional to help. BetterHelp has a large counselor network and you can begin chatting with someone very quickly. Check out betterhelp.com/duff to get 10% off your first month.

Hello, all! I hope you're taking great care of yourselves. Been a busy busy week over here in DuffLand. In this episode, I cover the following awesome listener questions: How can I overcome my lack of appetite due to anxiety? What can I do about my negative body image? As always, you can send me questions for the show to [email protected] you can also find the full show notes at duffthepsych.com/episode260 This episode of Hardcore Self Help is sponsored by Audible. Audible is the leading provider of spoken-word entertainment all in one place, where you can find the largest selection of audiobooks. Sign up now by heading to audible.com/duff or text duff to 500-500, and receive your first 30 days for free.

Hello, friends! I hope you are taking great care of yourselves this week. To be honest, I've seen a lot of people having a bit of a hard time. If you are in this camp, I see you! This episode features the following amazing listener questions: My mother-in-law's son just died by suicide. How can I best support her? I am hoping to return to work after taking a break due to severe mental health issues. How can I make it work? As always you can send me your questions to [email protected] and see full show notes at duffthepsych.com/episode259 This episode of Hardcore Self Help is sponsored by Better Help and Cozy Earth. If you are in a mental health slump, consider reaching out to a licensed professional to help. Better Help has a large counselor network and you can begin chatting with someone very quickly. Check out betterhelp.com/duff to get 10% off your first month. Cozy Earth manufactures the world's softest bedding, guaranteed. Using responsibly sourced bamboo, they make sheets, duvet covers, comforters, pillowcases, and more. They also make it super easy to try out their products with a 30-day free trial! Right now they are offering my listeners an incredible 40% off via their website, cozyearth.com, with code DUFFPODCAST

Hello, friends! Back with part 2 of the rapid fire Q&A. There were so many awesome questions on my original post that I couldn't stop with one episode. Here are the questions I cover: Hi Duff, you've touched on this before but… have you ever come across anyone stuck thinking they have reached their maximum potential in life/not sure where to go from their current spot in life, and is there anything you could offer from a physiological perspective to overcome this? Currently feeling like I will be forever stuck in this moment and moving forward seems nearly impossible. (Sorry in advance if the question doesn't make sense) How does one get over the expectation of being in a relationship? Like you grow up watching relationships and relationships but like...what if it doesn't happen? Should it happen? Also...how can one finally let go of what their parents didn't do while one was growing up... How can you learn to accept compliments and not be awkward? I also talk a bit about my own strategies for combatting the darkness that can come with working in a heavily emotional field. As always, you can send me your questions to [email protected]. Ads: This episode of Hardcore Self Help is sponsored by Seed Health and MasterClass. Seed Health is a microbial sciences company pioneering applications of microbes for human and planetary health. Their flagship product Daily Synbiotic provides a broad-spectrum, 2-in-1 probiotic + prebiotic to help aid digestion and improve gut health and beyond. Start a new healthy habit today. Visit seed.com/DUFF and use code DUFF to redeem 20% off your first month of Seed's Daily Synbiotic. MasterClass gives you the chance to learn from the world's best minds – anytime, anywhere, and at your own pace. Check it out now and get unlimited access to every MasterClass. and as a special offer for listeners, you get 15% off an annual membership! Go to masterclass.com/duff for 15% off MasterClass.

Hello, all! In this episode, I am doing some rapid fire question and answer from a prompt that I threw up on Instagram. Please enjoy! If you have a question for the podcast that you'd like me to consider, please send it to [email protected] and don't forget to use the search bar on duffthepsych.com if you want to see whether I have covered a specific topic in the past. Ads: Felix Gray manufacture the Blue Light glasses that started it all. Get yourself a pair of glasses made for the 21st century and designed for modern, hardworking eyes. Go to felixgrayglasses.com/duff for the best Blue Light glasses on the market and receive Free Shipping, Free Returns, and Free Exchanges. Acorn TV is a commercial-free streaming service that's rooted in British television. Escape to Britain and beyond without leaving your seat and try Acorn TV free for 30 days, by going to acorn.tv and using the promo code duff when you sign up!

Hello, friends! This episode is a re-post of an interview I did a couple years ago with the amazing Dr. Laura Copley. Dr. Copley is a trauma specialist and talks all about PTSD, trauma misconceptions, posttraumatic growth, and gives you some practical tools to use if you encounter trauma in your life. She's doing a bunch of cool stuff including online courses, which you can learn all about over at lauracopley.com As always, you can send me questions or topics to [email protected] and also please let me know if you'd like me to start doing interviews again! This week's sponsor is BetterHelp. Enlist the help of an experienced mental health professional securely online and start communicating in under 48 hours. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/duff!

Hello, friends! I hope you're having a really good week. Enjoyed making this episode for you. The questions here have somewhat of a theme. Here are the questions I take: I don't have access to psychiatry in my area. Can I use St. John's wort to treat my depression? I live in a place where mental health is taboo. How can I improve my anxiety around sleeping without treatment? As always, you can send me your questions to [email protected] and check out the show notes for this episode at duffthepsych.com/episode255. Ads: If you are looking for some support as you try to get back to some semblance of normal life, you may benefit from the help of a licensed counselor. Check out Betterhelp.com/duff and take charge of your mental health today with 10% off! The eye strain from being on screens 24/7 is much harder to avoid these days. Be nice to your eyes with some stylish blue light filtering glasses from Felix Gray at felixgrayglasses.com/duff.

Hello, all! Hopefully you are doing well and sleeping better than I have been recently. Yikes. This episode is another Q&A with some awesome and vulnerable listener-submitted questions. Here's what I cover: Why do I keep gravitating toward media that reminds me of my trauma? I feel like a failure of a mother due to my depression. What can I do? As always, you can send me questions to [email protected] and find the show notes for this episode at duffthepsych.com/episode254 Ads: If you are in the market for a probiotic, I highly recommend Seed's 2-in-1 probiotic and prebiotic. They are a science-driven company that makes capsules that actually survive the trip to your gut to help with everything from digestive health to skin problems. Visit seed.com/duff and use the code DUFF to get 20% off your first month! I love Audible. I listen to audiobooks constantly, especially while I'm doing other activities like washing the dishes or scoring assessments. With Audible you get one credit per month to get any premium title from the next mystery best-seller to the latest from your obscure romance sub-genre author. You also get full access to the entire Plus catalog any time. Try Audible for 30 days FREE at audible.com/duff or text duff to 500-500!

Hello, friends! After a little (big) ramble about the hardest part in my job as a neuropsychologist, I answer the following questions: Can bipolar misdiagnosis make symptoms worse? Can bipolar be managed without medication? Why can't I study or get out of bed at all? As always, you can send me questions to [email protected] and check out the full show notes at duffthepsych.com/episode253 Ads: If you are a lover of learning anything and everything like me, you should check out Masterclass. Learn anything from negotiation to gardening to mindfulness from word-class instructors. Head over to masterclass.com/duff for 15% off an annual subscription. For many of us, TV is a safe haven, but we are running out of new stuff to watch. AcornTV is the place for shows from the UK and around the world. They upload new episodes constantly, so you'll never get bored. Head over to acorn.tv and use the code "duff" for 30 days free!

Hello, friends! After a long ramble about some terribly nerdy stuff, I get into two really good listener questions today. Here's what I cover: My spouse claims that I am the cause of their depression and we do not have a good relationship. Would divorcing them cause too much harm? I am back in college as a 30 year old and feel out of place. What should I do? As always, you can send me your questions to [email protected] and check out the full show notes at duffthepsych.com/episode252 Ads: If you would like a little extra support as you try to do the best you can in your life, consider enlisting the help of a professional counselor by visiting betterhelp.com/duff for 10% off your first month! I have been on screens WAY too much over the past year. If you're like me and have felt additional eye strain, problematic sleep, or other issues from excessive screen use, it might be worth giving blue light filtering lenses a short. Felix Gray started making stylish and comfortable blue light lenses over 5 years ago and they remain one of the best out there. Check their products out at felixgrayglasses.com/duff!

Hello, friends! After a long ramble about some terribly nerdy stuff, I get into two really good listener questions today. Here's what I cover: My spouse claims that I am the cause of their depression and we do not have a good relationship. Would divorcing them cause too much harm? I am back in college as a 30 year old and feel out of place. What should I do? As always, you can send me your questions to [email protected] and check out the full show notes at duffthepsych.com/episode252 Ads: If you would like a little extra support as you try to do the best you can in your life, consider enlisting the help of a professional counselor by visiting betterhelp.com/duff for 10% off your first month! I have been on screens WAY too much over the past year. If you're like me and have felt additional eye strain, problematic sleep, or other issues from excessive screen use, it might be worth giving blue light filtering lenses a short. Felix Gray started making stylish and comfortable blue light lenses over 5 years ago and they remain one of the best out there. Check their products out at felixgrayglasses.com/duff!

Hello, all! In this episode, I answer two questions submitted by awesome listeners like yourself. I hope you enjoy and that you're taking great care of yourself. Here are the questions: Can you get PTSD from severe work burnout? What should I do if my therapist doesn't believe that I might by autistic? As always you can send me your questions to [email protected] and full show notes are available at duffthepsych.com/episode251 Ad: If you are in the market for a probiotic/prebiotic, please check out Seed. Not all probiotics are treated equal and they know their stuff. Through diving into the scientific research, they have created a product that actually helps. Head over to seed.com/duff and use the coupon code DUFF for 20% off your first month.

Hello, friends! Straightforward Q&A for you today. Here's what I cover: My grandma is taking a supplement that is clearly just placebo. Is this okay? Is it normal to feel grief at the end of a career? As always, you can send me your questions to [email protected] and check out duffthepsych.com/episode250 for full show notes. Ads: If you are looking to make improvements in your life, consider enlisting the help of a licensed professional. Betterhelp has a massive network of licensed counselors that are only a message a way. Get started and 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/duff TV is a lifesaver these days, but if you are only seeing American shows and movies, you are missing out. AcornTV has a huge library of shows from the UK and beyond featuring actors you know and love. They upload new content every week, so if you are in the market for some beautiful, compelling entertainment, check out acorn.tv and use the code DUFF to get 30 days free.

Hello, all! Please excuse my mistake with the episode number. Bah! I also was perhaps a little delirious, but that just adds to the flavor... right?? In this Q&A, I answer the following: Every time I do something for myself, I feel guilty about it. How do I stop this pattern? I felt envy when I heard about someone that lost their life to suicide. Should I feel bad about that? As always, you can send me your questions to [email protected] and stop by duffthepsych.com/episode249 for full show notes! Sponsors: I love Masterclass. If you are like me and always have to be learning something new, you should check it out. You can learn everything from gardening to persuasion to mindfulness all from world class experts. Head over to masterclass.com/duff for 15% off! If you've ever been put off by the intimidation of yoga, you should have a look at Bulldog Yoga. They have classes for every ability level that fit within your schedule and feature awesome playlists. Check them out at bulldogonline.com and use the code DUFF for a free month AND 50% off your first paid month.