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I'm Dr. Margaret, a psychologist for over 25 years and the author of Perfectly Hidden Depression. I created The SelfWork Podcast in 2016 to explain mental health treatment, and to give you the chance to consider therapy without thinking it's weird or somehow suggests you can't "fix" your own problems. My team is so honored that five years later, SelfWork has earned nearly 3.5 million downloads! Each episode features the popular listener question. And, once a month, you’ll hear a “You Get the ...
Bestselling author, speaker and career expert Ashley Stahl (@ashleystahl) goes deep with insightful, inspiring guests each week to help you elevate your confidence in work, love and life. Get ready to laugh, cry, and make "You Turns" alongside Ash, your wise silly bestie who is committed to helping you own who you truly are. Don't forget to take Ashley's free quiz to discover your most authentic career path at AshleyStahl.com/podcastquiz.
I read you the best content on relationships, including dating, marriage, parenting, and more, with author permission. Think of Optimal Relationships Daily as an audioblog or blogcast.
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1309: Are We Teaching Our Children to Be Perfectionists by Dr. Margaret Rutherford on Helping Kids Be Vulnerable
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Dr. Margaret Rutherford asks if we're teaching our children to be perfectionists instead of helping them to be vulnerable Episode 1309: Are We Teaching Our Children to Be Perfectionists by Dr. Margaret Rutherford on Helping Kids Be Vulnerable Dr. Margaret Rutherford has been a psychologist in private practice for over twenty-five years. She’s the a…
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[BONUS] Ep. 237 SelfWork Podcast Host Dr. Margarete Rutherford Discusses Trauma bonding: When Trust Is Manipulated and Destroyed
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Have you ever been in a relationship where you don’t feel trust? Here is a special bonus episode highlighting one of Ashley’s favorite resources, the SelfWork Podcast hosted by Dr. Margaret Rutherford. In this featured episode, Dr. Margaret shares insight on all aspects of trauma bonding and what this may mean for your relationship. Trauma bonding …
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1338: [Part 1] Setting Limits Can Keep You Sane: Here’s How to Do It by Elana Miller of Zen Psychiatry
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Elana Miller of Zen Psychiatry discusses the value of setting limits and boundaries. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1338: [Part 1] Setting Limits Can Keep You Sane: Here’s How to Do It by Elana Miller of Zen Psychiatry Elana Miller is a psychiatrist based out of Los Angeles, California. She loves to write, read, and make music. Elana received her B.A…
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1337: Your Priorities Express Your Values by Katie Ping of More Of What Matters Blog on Mindfulness for Every Day Life
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Katie Ping of More Of What Matters Blog shares why your priorities express your values. Episode 1337: Your Priorities Express Your Values by Katie Ping of More Of What Matters Blog on Mindfulness for Every Day Life Katie Ping is a small-town writer, yogi, and mama who values simplicity. She spent decades of her life people-pleasing and drowning in …
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1336: The Problem With (How We Treat) Highly Disciplined People by Dr. Samantha Joel of Luvze
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Dr. Samantha Joel with Luvze discusses the problem with how we treat highly disciplined people Episode 1336: The Problem With (How We Treat) Highly Disciplined People by Dr. Samantha Joel of Luvze Luvze was founded on the premise that relationships are a central part of life and that our understanding of relationships benefits from research and sci…
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1335: Q&A - I'm Still Not Over My Ex After 1 Year of No Contact - Breakup Recovery, Attachment Trauma, and Self-Talk
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To submit a question that you'd like help with on the show, email it to Greg at advice@oldpodcast.com Greg Audino answers a listener's follow-up question about not being over their ex after a year of breaking up Episode 1335: Q&A - I'm Still Not Over My Ex After 1 Year of No Contact - Breakup Recovery, Attachment Trauma, and Self-Talk Visit Me Onli…
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1334: Good Parenting: When Your Teen is Obsessed With Clothes by Adina Soclof of Parenting Simply
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Adina Soclof of Parenting Simply talks about what to do when your teen is obsessed with clothes Episode 1334: Good Parenting: When Your Teen is Obsessed With Clothes by Adina Soclof of Parenting Simply A certified Speech Pathologist, Adina received her Master’s degree from Hunter College in New York in Communication Sciences. Adina worked in presch…
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[BONUS] Ep. 242 Ever Forward Podcast Host Chase Chewning talks with Sukhinder Singh Cassidy on How to Take Risks and Thrive Even When You Fail
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Have you ever felt like you’ve made the wrong career choice? Are you waiting for the right time or the best opportunity to come along so you can take the leap towards your dream life? On this weeks Bonus episode, Ash highlights the Ever Forward Podcast with host Chase Chewning. Chase sits down with Sukhinder Singh Cassidy an author, entrepreneur, a…
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283 SelfWork: Not Drinking Tonight: A Conversation with Retired-Party-Girl-Turned-Therapist Amanda White
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I first found Amanda White on Instagram, as she's the therapist behind Therapy For Women - a popular Instagram mental health group. But then I learned more about her. Her book came out early in 2022: NOT DRINKING TONIGHT: A Guide to Creating a Sober Life You Love, where she calls herself a retired-party-girl-turned-therapist. She became sober herse…
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1333: Parenting is Not What I Expected! What Happened? By Kristena Eden of Core Living Essentials
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Kristena Eden of Core Living Essentials answers a reader question about the overwhelm of parenting Episode 1333: Parenting is Not What I Expected! What Happened? By Kristena Eden of Core Living Essentials Kristena is a professional life coach, author, speaker, teacher, and overall marriage and relationships expert. She has over 25 years of training…
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1332: How to Perfect Your Grief Story by Shelby Forsythia on Dealing with Loss & Vulnerability
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Shelby Forsythia shares how to perfect your grief story. Episode 1332: How to Perfect Your Grief Story by Shelby Forsythia on Dealing with Loss & Vulnerability Shelby Forsythia never intended to study grief, but now she is an Intuitive Grief Guide who speaks, writes, and teaches powerful truths about grief and loss. She is the podcast host of Comin…
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[MINDSET] Ep. 241 How to Stop People-Pleasing and Start Speaking Up w/ Amy Green Smith
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Get your own copy of Ashley’s new book You Turn at youturnbook.com! Are you a people-pleaser? In this week's episode, Ash invites Amy Green Smith onto the show to discuss how to stop people-pleasing, and start speaking up for yourself. Amy is a certified hypnotherapist, speaker, and personal empowerment expert here to help you step into your power.…
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1331: Healthy Relationships and Fighting: What Therapists Want You To Know by Dr. Diana Kirschner of Love in 90 Days
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Dr. Diana of Love in 90 Days tells you what therapists want you to know about healthy relationships and fighting Episode 1331: Healthy Relationships and Fighting: What Therapists Want You To Know by Dr. Diana Kirschner of Love in 90 Days PBS Love expert, psychologist and bestselling author, Diana Kirschner, Ph.D. has helped thousands of singles and…
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1330: How to Avoid Settling in a Relationship by Melissa Josue of Melissa the Love Coach on Going After What You Want
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Melissa Josue of Melissa the Love Coach tells you how to avoid settling in a relationship Episode 1330: How to Avoid Settling in a Relationship by Melissa Josue of Melissa the Love Coach on Going After What You Want Melissa helps clients overcome relationship challenges and create deeply fulfilling lives and relationships. Her specialty is helping …
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1329: Leading and Enabling by Ross Enamait of Ross Training on Motivating & Inspiring Your Children to Exercise & Play Outdoors
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Ross Enamait shares his take on leading kids to exercise and discovering their favorite outdoor activities. Episode 1329: Leading and Enabling by Ross Enamait of Ross Training on Motivating & Inspiring Your Children to Exercise & Play Outdoors Founded by Ross Enamait, RossTraining.com is dedicated to excellence and innovations in high performance c…
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1328: The Art of Handling Criticism Gracefully by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Responding Calmly When You're Upset
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Leo Babauta of Zen Habits talks about how to handle criticism gracefully Episode 1328: The Art of Handling Criticism Gracefully by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Responding Calmly When You're Upset Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It's about clearing the clutter so we c…
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1327: Q&A - How Can I Ask My Loved Ones For Help Without Feeling Guilty About it - Allowing Others to Care For Us
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To submit a question that you'd like help with on the show, email it to Greg at advice@oldpodcast.com Greg Audino answers a listener's question about how to ask a loved one for help without feeling guilty about it Episode 1327: Q&A - How Can I Ask My Loved Ones For Help Without Feeling Guilty About it - Allowing Others to Care For Us Noom Mood guid…
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1326: [Part 2] Evening Routine For Stay-at-Home Moms by Cara Harvey of A Purpose Driven Mom on Parenting Schedules
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Cara Harvey of A Purpose Driven Mom shares an evening routine for stay-at-home moms. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1326: [Part 2] Evening Routine For Stay-at-Home Moms by Cara Harvey of A Purpose Driven Mom on Parenting Schedules Cara Harvey is a wife, mom, online mentor and woman of God. She has been married to her husband, Ron, for 3 years and the…
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282 SelfWork: Watching My Mother Disappear
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This is a very personal episode of SelfWork, as I tell the story of my mother's intense struggles with anxiety - and her turning to prescription drugs to help her cope. Sadly, doctors in the 1960's brushed off women with "nerves" and handed out medications that were not only strong, but addictive. And some women, like my mother, developed a prescri…
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1325: [Part 1] Evening Routine For Stay-at-Home Moms by Cara Harvey of A Purpose Driven Mom on Parenting Schedules
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Cara Harvey of A Purpose Driven Mom shares an evening routine for stay-at-home moms. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1325: [Part 1] Evening Routine For Stay-at-Home Moms by Cara Harvey of A Purpose Driven Mom on Parenting Schedules Cara Harvey is a wife, mom, online mentor and woman of God. She has been married to her husband, Ron, for 3 years and the…
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[LOVE] Ep. 240 Building a Healthy Partnership w/Nicole Nowparvar
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Get your own copy of Ashley’s new book You Turn at youturnbook.com! Are you a healthy partner? This week, Ash sits down with long-time bestie, Nicole Nowparvar who is a licensed psychotherapist and life coach here to support a conversation around being a healthy partner and having a healthy relationship. Nicole and Ash open up this conversation by …
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1324: Still Love Your Ex? How To Move On Anyway by Eddie Corbano of Loves A Game on Finding A New Relationship
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Eddie Corbano of Love's a Game shares how to move on even if you still love your ex. Episode 1324: Still Love Your Ex? How To Move On Anyway by Eddie Corbano of Loves A Game on Finding A New Relationship Eddie Corbano's mission and life's purpose is to help you use your breakup or divorce to turn your life around and become the best version of your…
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1323: Listen to Your Lookout by Keith Wilson on How Couples Can Care For and Support One Another
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Keith Wilson talks about how romantic partners can look after one another's blindspots Episode 1323: Listen to Your Lookout by Keith Wilson on How Couples Can Care For and Support One Another Keith Wilson is a licensed mental health counselor and certified alcohol and substance abuse counselor in New York State, with more than 30 years experience. …
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1322: Self-Talk Isn’t Just a Fluffy Concept AND 5 Ways to Respond When You’re Upset by Dr. Allison Niebes-Davis
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Dr. Allison Niebes-Davis of Dr. Allison Answers shares two short posts covering the value of self-talk and 5 ways to respond when you're upset Episode 1322: Self-Talk Isn’t Just a Fluffy Concept AND 5 Ways to Respond When You’re Upset by Dr. Allison Niebes-Davis Dr. Allison Niebes-Davis is a licensed clinical psychologist and the founder of Dr. All…
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1321: The Joy of Enough by Chris Reining on Maximizing Happiness vs Making More Money
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Chris Reining relishes in the joy of enough. Episode 1321: The Joy of Enough by Chris Reining on Maximizing Happiness vs Making More Money Chris Reining is an investor, writer, and avid student of life. He shares how to build wealth and reach financial freedom on his website ChrisReining.com. The original post is located here: https://chrisreining.…
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1320: How Can I Identify and Avoid Men Who Don’t Know What They Want by Evan Marc Katz
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Evan Marc Katz helps a reader identify and avoid men who don't know what they want Episode 1320: How Can I Identify and Avoid Men Who Don’t Know What They Want by Evan Marc Katz Dating coach Evan Marc Katz has been billed as a “personal trainer for smart, strong, successful women,” helping singles find love since 2003. Thousands of his clients have…
