The Hardcore Self-Help Podcast with Duff the Psych

Hello, everyone! In this episode, I sit down and have a go at my own journal prompts from the 100 Free Journal Prompts on my website. Some of my responses are entertaining and straight forward... others get pretty personal. Hope you enjoy! As always, you can send me questions or topics for the show to [email protected]. Don't forget to get your free 100 journal prompts at duffthepsych.com/workbook! Sponsor: Get the benefits of yoga without the intimidation and enjoy some nice tunes while you're at it. Listeners of the podcast get a free month AND 50% off the first paid month at bulldogonline.com with the coupon code DUFF.

Hello, friends! Got another Q&A episode for you. The 2nd question in here could be potentially triggering to some, so please be aware of that. It doesn't go into anything explicit, but the topic is something that some may be sensitive to. Here's what we cover: How can I use exposure to treat health anxiety during this pandemic? My friend's 6-year-old child has suicidal thoughts. How can I best support them? As always you can send me your questions to [email protected] and check out the full show notes at duffthepsych.com/episode247 If you haven't yet picked it up, I have a new 100 journal prompts freebie available at duffthepsych.com/workbook. Advertisers: Step up your cozy with some premium cooling bamboo sheets from Cozy Earth. Podcast listeners get an insane 40% off right now by using the coupon code DUFFPODCAST at cozyearth.com! If you are working toward some mental health goals right now, consider enlisting the help of a trained mental health professional with Better Help. Podcast listeners get 10% off at betterhelp.com/duff.

Hello, you beautiful people! Today I have a question and answer episode with two great questions sent in by listeners like you. Quick update before that. I'm current working on a Hardcore Self Help workbook for anxiety. You can get the 100 journal prompts from that notebook as a freebie for signing up at duffthepsych.com/workbook! Here are the questions: I have come to realize that I've been abused but it's hard to talk about. Do I need to share exactly what happened in therapy? I have a friend with borderline personality disorder and I also have BPD. How can I best support them when they are upset? As always you can send me your questions to [email protected] and check out the full show notes at duffthepsych.com/episode246 Sponsors: Invest in yourself by enjoying yoga made fun. Bulldog Online pairs great playlists with easy to follow yoga videos. Use the coupon code DUFF for one free month AND 50% off your first paid month at bulldogonline.com If you are all about that cozy life and want some smooth, cooling, bamboo sheets to slide into after a long day, check out cozyearth.com they are offering an INSANE 40% discount site-wide. Use the coupon code DUFFPODCAST at checkout.

Hello, friends! Got a Q&A for you today that is actually just one two-part question. Stay tuned next week for a freebie update! Here's two-part question: I'm going through a breakup in a complicated long-term relationship, but I can't talk to people honestly about it. What can I do? Will a therapist report me for being a sex worker? As always you can send me your questions or topic suggestions to [email protected] and full show notes are available at duffthepsych.com/episode245 Sponsor: Visit bulldogonline.com and use the code DUFF to get one FREE month of yoga plus 50% off your first paid month. Bulldog Online is all about taking the intimidation out of yoga and replacing it with fun and good tunes. Check it out today!

Hello, friends! I hope you're having a really good week. This is a Q&A episode with two really important questions. The first one talks about a suicide attempt in a non-graphic way. I wanted to let you know that off the bat so you can be aware going into it. Nothing intense or visually striking, but potentially triggering nonetheless. Questions for this episode: I had a suicide attempt that everyone thinks was an accidental overdose. Do I need to tell my family the truth? I have severe bipolar 1 and I have always wanted to become a psychologist and do therapy. Is this possible? As always you can send me your questions to [email protected] and if you'd like to see the full show notes head over to duffthepsych.com/episode244 Advertiser: Bulldog Yoga Online takes the intimidation out of yoga and replaces it with fun and great music playlists. Use the coupon code "DUFF" at checkout to get 30 days free and 50% off your first paid month at bulldogonline.com!

Hello, friends! Sorry in advance that the audio is a tiny bit blown out in this one. Hopefully you don't notice, but something weird was going on with my audio interface. ANYWAYS... got a great episode here for you today. Two questions that I felt somewhat underqualified to answer, as a man, but they were too good not to share. The questions are: I am realizing that I am more gay than I thought. How can I explore this in the context of my long-term heterosexual relationship? Between a new baby and COVID, my anxiety is getting terrible. What can I do? As always, you can send me your questions to [email protected] and if you'd like to see the full show notes, check out duffthepsych.com/episode243!

Hello, friends! In this episode, I take a few shorter questions covering some amazing topics such as: Will my psychiatrist or therapist drop me for not getting better fast enough? What can I do about financial and job insecurity during COVID? How can I balance working on myself and giving space during a break from my relationship? As always, you can send me your questions to [email protected] and if you'd like to see full show notes check out duffthepsych.com/episode242 Ads: Head over to betterhelp.com/duff to get 10% off your first month of licensed professional mental health done securely online. If you are needing some vitamin D in your life, check out AmpHuman's D+ lotion at amphuman.com/duff and use the coupon code DUFF15 to get 15% off!

Hello, all! Hope you're happyish and safeish out there. This is a two-question Q&A episode featuring the following: I've tried just about everything to help myself but the pandemic is making it impossible to improve my loneliness. What can I do? I'm worried about my boyfriend looking at hotter women on social media. What can I do about this insecurity? As always, you can send me your questions to [email protected] and view the full show notes at duffthepsych.com/episode241 Sponsors: Amp Human is a human performance company dedicated to helping athletes at all levels unlock their limitless potential. Their latest innovation D+ Lotion is a first-of-its-kind gel-based lotion that delivers vitamin D directly through the skin. Visit amphuman.com/duff and use code DUFF15 to get 15% off D+ Lotion today. Bulldog Online is about taking the intimidation out of yoga and replacing it with music, smiles and no judgment with online classes available on demand. Visit bulldogonline.com to try your first 30 days for free and use the code DUFF to claim an additional 50% off your first paid month!

Hey, friends! This is just a casual episode of me sharing about what I've been up to lately. It's a big ol' ramble about many topics including: My experience with the COVID vaccine What my newest project is What my days look like right now Balancing work, work, work, and life What I'm doing for fun Next week will be a Q&A episode, so please send me your questions to [email protected] And if you have a moment, please go check out the Giving Voice to Depression podcast!

Hello, friends! This week, I have another rapid-fire Q&A for you. I took some questions from the private Hardcore Self Help Facebook group and tackled them one by one without any planning or outlining. Hope you enjoy! Here are the questions covered: How do you feel about people using the term "collective PTSD"? What can I do when I always get scared and cancel therapy sessions? Are medications always necessary for severe depression? How can I be a caregiver with anxiety? As always, you can send me your questions or topics for the show to [email protected] Sponsors: Magic Spoon has great tasting, nostalgic cereal that is actually healthy. Try a sample pack at magicspoon.com/duff and use the code "duff" for $5 off! Amp Human is changing the game of vitamin D supplementation with their D+ topical lotion. Check them out at amphuman.com/duff and use the code duff15 for 15% off D+ lotion!

Hello, everyone! Hope you're treating yourselves well this week. I have a great Q&A for you with the following questions: I have had trouble with support groups. The competition to be the "sickest" makes me feel worse. Am I doing something wrong? I am having doubts about whether I should be in my graduate school program. 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/episode238 This episode is brought to you by Listenable. An awesome audio learning app that you will love. Check out their site and use the code DUFF for 50% a one year membership! This episode is also brought to you by Betterhelp. Talk to a licensed professional counselor online from anywhere in the world. Get help quickly at betterhelp.com/duff

Whether you are diagnosed with an attentional disorder like ADHD or you are just having a hard time focusing right now, I have 20 real tips that will help you focus more and stress less. This episode is brought to you by Word Forest. Check them out on the App store or Google store for a relaxing and mentally stimulating word puzzle game. Full show notes available at duffthepsych.com/episode237

Hello, friends! In this Q&A, I tackle two interesting listener questions relating to couples who both go through dips in their mental wellness at the same time, and coping with the winter blues and what you can do to help yourself feel better! Today's Sponsor is Word Forest, a fun and relaxing word finding game on the Apple and Google App stores. If you have a question for the podcast, send it over to [email protected] Full show notes at http://duffthepsych.com/episode236

I have to be honest with you all that this is not the most inspiring episode of the podcast. There is a lot of venting of frustration and fears. We also talk about suicidality, so please be aware of that. It's always important to me that we are REAL on this show. It would be unfair of me to give you the impression that the mental health system is perfect. As someone who works in the field and as a family that has been in the thick of navigating it, we definitely have some frustrations. In this episode, we talk about operating with the current state of the world, Joelle's recent voluntary psychiatric hospitalization, and how we have had to try something like 6 or 7 times to find a psychiatrist to help with Joelle's meds. Despite the frustrations discussed, there are some good takeaways. Joelle is currently much more stable. She is no longer in her deep depressive episode and is no longer suicidal. We are currently finding a balance in our life that is working really well. If you have questions or suggestions for future topics, please send them over to [email protected] and if you would like to learn more about my clinical services, head over to robertduffphd.com

Hello, friends! Happy New Year - welcome to the first episode of 2021! This is an episode inspired by a single question relating to breakups! Talking from recent experience, I offer my best advice to help get you through and process the emotional turmoil that can come with a breakup. If you'd like to suggest a question or topic, shoot me an email to [email protected] Sponsor for this episode is Better Help. Check them out and get 10% off!

Hello, friends! Happy New Year - welcome to the first episode of 2021! This is an episode inspired by a single question relating to breakups! Talking from recent experience, I offer my best advice to help get you through and process the emotional turmoil that can come with a breakup. If you'd like to suggest a question or topic, shoot me an email to [email protected] Sponsor for this episode is Better Help. Check them out and get 10% off!

Hello, friends! Today I am doing a continuation of the last episode. I'm not at the part today, but I am at home cracking away at the Facebook questions in rapid fire fashion. Hope you enjoy! Here are the questions that I answer: How do I find a middle ground between 100% positive and 100% negative? What's the plan for getting back to normal alcohol consumption after higher use during the pandemic? How do you get professional help when you're too depressed to ask for help? What should I do about inappropriate pharmacy staff? As always you can send me your questions to [email protected] and be sure to check out the online course if you haven't at kickanxietycourse.com Advertisers: Join the over 1,000,000 people taking charge of their mental health with the help of a licensed professional at betterhelp.com/duff and get 10% off your first month. Skip the grocery store crowd and get healthy food and wellness products delivered directly to you at discounted member prices at thrivemarket.com/duff

Hello, everyone! Today's episode is a less prepared version of Q&A than I usually do. The house was a little chaotic, so I took a microphone and recorder to a local park, had a seat, and spontaneously answered some of your questions. All of the questions from today's episode come from the private Hardcore Self Help Facebook group. Sponsors: BetterHelp is online counseling with a licensed professional counselor done securely online. You can choose from text-based messaging, weekly video, or phone sessions. Better Help has a wide range of expertise available and they make it easy to switch providers if you don't hit it off with the person you are matched with. Head over to betterhelp.com/duff to get 10% off your first month. 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 $80 off including free shipping, head over to greenchef.com/duff80 and use the coupon code duff80.

Hello, friends. In this episode, I walk you through a calming meditation to help you get through the rest of the year. It has been designed to help you reconnect to the things that keep you going! We are going to discover the positive flip side to our frustrations and use that as a focal point to rediscover our motivation. There will be ad breaks in the main episode, but the full uninterrupted version is available for free here on the website at duffthepsych.com/episode231 Advertisers: Head over to betterhelp.com/duff to join the over 1,000,000 other people taking charge of their mental health with a licensed counselor online. If you're tired of streaming the same American TV shows over and over, check out Acorn.tv and use my promo code duff.

Hello, friends! This is a Q&A episode with two super important and interesting listener questions relating to coping with grief after losing a much-loved support dog, and being able to successfully distance yourself emotionally from family. Stay safe Sponsors: Elite MD CBD has one of the best CBD products that I've used (truly). Check out their sleep tincture at elitemdcbd.com/sleep and use the promo code HARDCORE20 for 20% off and free shipping. If you could use a little extra support, reach out to a licensed professional counselor QUICKLY at betterhelp.com/duff and get 10% off your first month.

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 [email protected] 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

Hello, all! Bringing you a little bonus episode today. I recently teamed up with Himalaya to create a full audio course all about top mental health tools that you can use to improve your life. Check out himalaya.com/duff and use promo code DUFF for your first 14 days free! Whether you want to improve your emotional intelligence, your critical thinking skills, or you just want to level up in your career, Himalaya Learning offers the best audio educational experience, designed to inspire your ambition and build your skills on the go. Award-winning podcaster Tim Ferriss, marketing guru Seth Godin,the New York Times bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell, Tesla CEO and entrepreneur Elon Musk, and "Divorce Court" judge Lynn Toler, are just a few among the 150+ world-class instructors ranging from Ivy League professors to Nobel Prize winners featured on the platform, in partnership with Big Think and other thought leaders. With an extensive library of audio courses designed to fuel your personal and professional growth, Himalaya Learning unlocks the world's greatest minds and brings their priceless wisdom and insights straight to your ears.

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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected].

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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/duff for 10% off your first month of professional online therapy.

Hello, friends! Just a nice Q&A episode for you this week. Thank you all so much for the outpouring of support and care after the last episode. Things are definitely improving around here. Expect an update on our life soon! For today, here are the questions covered: I have been struggling between therapy sessions, but don't want to bother my therapist about it. What can I do? Should I go to therapy since I don't want to have kids following the death of my mother? As always, you can send me your questions to [email protected] and if you'd like to learn more about all that I do, check out duffthepsych.com/starthere This episode is brought to you by Thrive Market. Check them out for sustainable organic groceries delivered straight to your door! Go to thrivemarket.com/duff for a special gift along with your trial membership!

This is an interesting episode. I honestly don't know if I'll keep it posted forever. It has been an exhausting and scary week. So I turned on the mic and just got real with you. My wife is struggling with her mental health and we have had to navigate the options for more intensive treatment, which has been extremely frustrating. I talk about inpatient hospitalization, residential programs, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient programs, and more. Basically, I ramble about what we are going through as a family for almost an hour. It's raw and it's real. I hope it helps you feel less alone.

Hello, friends! I hope that where ever you are, you are not absolutely melting from heat like I am. Even if you are, go chill in the air conditioning and settle in because this episode's a long one. In this episode, I share the audio from THREE whole lessons of my online course, Kick Anxiety's Ass. These lessons talk all about structural changes to your life that you can make and habits that you can build to further support your anxiety conquest. Since each lesson is over 20 minutes, this episode clocks in at well over an hour. If you love what you hear, please check out the online course that it came from at kickanxietycourse.com This episode is brought to you by Better Help. Visit betterhelp.com/duff for 10% off your first month of online professional counseling.

Hello, all! Thanks for having some patience with the lack of an episode last week. I think it was worth it because this is a packed episode. In this week's episode, I dive deep into my favorite tips and techniques to make you a better communicator and a better listener. In the field, we call these "active listening" techniques and they are the fundamental techniques that all therapists learn to help people open up and trust them. Here are the tips covered: You have more than one shot. Pay attention to emotional state. Listen before speaking. Nonverbal behaviors. Open-ended questions. Restatements. Reflections. Silence. I think you'll get a lot out of this episode! Please continue sending me your questions and episode ideas to [email protected] This week's sponsor is Raycon. Check out their awesome wireless earbuds at buyraycon.com/duff

Hello, friends! I hope that you're staying healthy and relatively happy out there. In this episode, I've got the following awesome questions for you: My fiance and I are stuck on different continents due to COVID. What can I do to deal with my sadness? I get rushes of adrenaline and panic attacks when moving around in bed at night. Why and what can I do? Don't forget that you can still get the entire Kick Anxiety's Ass course for just $75 instead of $300. Head over and check out some free lessons! This episode is brought to you by Thrive Market. Go to thrivemarket.com/duff to get a free gift with your risk-free membership.

Hello, friends! This episode is a question and answer show with a couple really great ones: How can I remember what brought be joy before depression? Should I stay away from me ex who was abusive to me? As always, please send in your questions for the show to [email protected] This episode is brought to you by Raycon. I'm loving their new Everyday E25 earbuds. Check out buyraycon.com/duff for 15% off your order.

Hello, friends! This is a nice little Q&A episode featuring the following two questions: What can I do about my severe anxiety reaction when wearing a mask? Should I be taking psychiatric medication for my symptoms? No sponsor this week, but don't forget that my comprehensive anxiety course is still available until this pandemic is done. If you have questions or topic suggestions, send them over to [email protected]

Hello, everyone! I think you will really enjoy this episode. I sat out in the back yard with some candles, twinkle lights, and a couple glasses of wine with my lovely wife, Joelle and just talked. We really didn't have an agenda, so you are getting a normal raw convo between us. We ended up talking about a variety of topics including Joelle's new embroidery hobby and my new gardening hobby. We also discuss our poly triad relationship, which didn't end up lasting, Joelle's own identity exploration, and why WE work as a couple. It was such as pleasure to sit down and share these snippets with you all. This episodes sponsor is Thrive Market. Check out thrivemarket.com/duff for $20 shopping credit!

Hello, friends. I asked on social media whether you'd prefer a Q&A or a guided meditation and the overwhelming answer was a guided meditation. I get it. We are STILL in uncertain and difficult times. I know that I'm dealing with my fair share of haywire thoughts. So, the purpose of this meditation is to help you get on a little better terms with your thoughts using the visualization of a snowglobe. Enjoy! Please continue sending me your awesome questions and content suggestions to [email protected]!

Hello, all! This episode features a re-release of one of my favorite episodes of all time. I go through 10 of the most common thinking traps. Also called cognitive distortions, thinking traps are patterns of unhelpful thinking that we all fall into at times. For those with mental health issues, they can become quite common. If you are interested in getting the free eBook based on this, head over to http://duffthepsych.com/subscribe Next week will most likely be another Q&A, so keep sending me your awesome questions to [email protected]

Hello, friends. I have a Q&A for you today. Please enjoy and stay well. Here are the questions covered: How can I help my (teen) friend at school who seems to have depression? I am questioning my gender identity. What should I do? As always, you can send me questions to [email protected] Today's episode is brought to you by Thrive Market. Check out thrivemarket.com/duff to get up to $20 in shopping credit toward your first order.

Hello, friends! This is a re-release of episode 74, in which I dive deep into 10 tips that you can use to get the most out of therapy. This is great advice whether you are a therapy newbie, a seasoned veteran, or still thinking about whether therapy is for you. Here are the tips I cover: You don't need to impress your therapist Don't lie to your therapist Don't be afraid to get emotional and let it out Challenge your therapist and correct them If it's not working, say something Find someone you are comfortable with Get therapy sooner Take notes and journal Do the homework and practice the skills Talk about the relationship between you and your therapist during session As always, you can send me questions to [email protected] and don't forget that the Kick Anxiety's Ass course remains open until the quarantine is over (it isn't).

Hello, friends! Quick reminder that easing of COVID-19 restrictions does not mean that the pandemic is over. For the sake of at-risk people like me, please continue being smart. That said, this episode is a 2-question Q&A covering the following: I feel like I'm getting less out of video therapy. What can I do? I have massive anxiety speaking my 2nd language about certain people. How can I become less anxious? As always, you can send me questions, topics, or feedback to [email protected]

Hello, friends! This is a nice and easy two-question Q&A episode. I hope you're all taking great care of yourselves and staying healthy. I'll be back next week with another episode! Here are the questions covered this week: I am required to work in the office during COVID and I'm having a hard time. What can I do? I'm anxious about having to do group therapy. Should I avoid it? As always, you can send me questions to [email protected] If you haven't yet, make sure to check out my comprehensive online course at http://kickanxietycourse.com This episode is brought to you by Thrive Market. Go to http://thrivemarket.com/duff to learn more.

Hello, friends! This episode features an interview that I did with clinical psychologist Dr. Lindsay Weisner. We talk about many things during the interview, but Dr. Weisner's main goal is to destigmatize the conversation surrounding teen suicidality. Listen to learn more about why and how. This episode is brought to you by Gravity Blankets. Head over to gravityblankets.com and use the promo code "DUFF" to get 20% off your first weighted blanket order! Check out the full show notes, including all of Dr. Weisner's links at duffthepsych.com/epsiode206

This is another episode in which I turned on the mic and sort of just rambled. I talk about life during quarantine, I talk about my new poly relationship, I talk about how my house is now stuffed to the gills with people and animals, and I talk about how we are all collectively having a hard time focusing. This is a low-key direct from my heart to your ears type of episode. If it bores you to sleep... you're welcome for the sleep! This episode was sponsored by the Savvy Psychologist podcast. If you are looking for short digestible bites of mental health and psychology information, give them a try!

Hello, friends! This is a great interview with Dr. Drew Anderson, a licensed psychologist specializing in assessing and treating eating disorders, body image disturbance, and the psychological and medical problems associated with these things. Keeping with the COVID-19 focus, we chat about things you need to look out for with regard to disordered eating behaviors when you're in quarantine, as well as things anybody can do to help regulate themselves and stay afloat as well as possible during this period. As always, you can send me questions or suggestions for future episodes to [email protected] Our sponsor for this episode is the awesome Gravity Blankets. Check them out and get 20% off your first order by using the promo code "DUFF"! As a reminder, the Kick Anxiety's Ass course will remain open until quarantine ends.

In this episode, we are continuing the trend of focusing on content related to the COVID-19 pandemic and quarantine. However, this week, we are getting back to the normal Q&A format. Here are the questions that are covered: What do I do about being stuck with my abusive mother during quarantine? I'm enjoying quarantine. What can I do about my dread of going back to normal? How can I deal with missing physical touch during quarantine? As always you can send me questions for the show to [email protected]. This episode is sponsored by Lionrock Recovery. Check out lionrockrecovery.com/duff for more info about their confidential online treatment programs for substance use. Don't forget the Kick Anxiety's Ass course will remain open until the end of quarantine before I close new enrollments.

This is a much shorter episode than usual. I just wanted to stop in to give you some words of encouragement and just a little bit of advice. You are allowed to be human and we will all get through this together. As a reminder, the Kick Anxiety's Ass course enrollments are extended until the quarantine period is finished. Now is the time to invest in your mental health at a hugely discounted rate. Learn more at http://kickanxietycourse.com

Why hello, everyone. I hope you're quarantine is slightly less maddening than mine... I will likely be putting out episodes that are directly or indirectly related to our collective experience of the covid-19 pandemic for a while. Today's episode is an entire module from my online course, Kick Anxiety's Ass, which is have extended enrollments in until this pandemic has chilled the heck out. This is module 8: The World Is Crazy. There are three lessons covering ways to better manage the flow of information from news and social media. There is so much information and so many updates right now that it's easy to fall into a pattern of compulsively checking your phone. I hope this helps This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. They are a great option for finding support while you are stuck in your home.