Other People's Problems

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Jun 30, 2025 • 56min

Introducing: Pulling the Thread with Elise Loehnen | Conflict as a Tool for Growth with Esther Perel

In this engaging conversation, iconic therapist Esther Perel discusses the transformative power of conflict in relationships. She emphasizes how healthy disagreements can lead to deeper emotional connections and personal growth. Perel explores the underlying values in disputes, the significance of gratitude, and how shared experiences can normalize conflicts. She also dives into contemporary masculinity and the importance of reflective dialogue. Listeners gain valuable insights into turning challenges into opportunities for deeper understanding.
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Jun 9, 2025 • 28min

Rachael: Receiving Care

Rachael has worked for years to heal from her own trauma and is now wanting to learn how to let love and affection in. Rachael practices allowing Hillary to care for her. It sounds simple, but as Rachael says, for her and for many of us, it can feel deeply “cringey.” Hillary sings a lullaby and Rachael relaxes into the feeling of being loved. New episodes will be released weekly on Mondays. Don't want to wait? Binge the whole season right now via CBC Stories Premium on Apple Podcasts.
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Jun 9, 2025 • 5min

BONUS: A Lullaby from Hillary

Hillary sings a lullaby she wrote for her own daughter full of affirmations, she dedicates it to all OPP listeners as well.New episodes will be released weekly on Mondays. Don't want to wait? Binge the whole season right now via CBC Stories Premium on Apple Podcasts.
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Jun 2, 2025 • 30min

David: A Childhood of Fear and Few Memories

When David began to do therapy using cannabis with Hillary, he had very few childhood memories. So he was surprised to find a really big question about whether he was beaten surface in his consciousness. In this session, we hear David grappling with the truth of what happened to him. Hillary shepherds him through healing the imprint his suffering has left on his body, even as she admits the truth about what happened to him might never be known. New episodes will be released weekly on Mondays. Don't want to wait? Binge the whole season right now via CBC Stories Premium on Apple Podcasts.
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May 26, 2025 • 34min

Hillary: Pregnancy Loss and Nearly Dying

In this Other People’s Problems first, Hillary lets us see her as the patient in this deeply personal cannabis session of her own. She feels back into the pain and heartbreak of miscarrying twins and a subsequent freak hemorrhage that nearly killed her. As she screams, “No!” and “It’s mine!,” she confronts the horror of watching first responders struggle to keep her alive and the feeling of losing control of what was happening to her own body. New episodes will be released weekly on Mondays. Don't want to wait? Binge the whole season right now via CBC Stories Premium on Apple Podcasts.
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May 19, 2025 • 36min

Brandi: Cult Control and Social Anxiety

Brandi shares her journey overcoming social anxiety rooted in a cult upbringing. She recalls hiding from intense discussions of mortality and sin, which shaped her fears. With the aid of cannabis, she envisions triumphant moments of self-assertion. The podcast explores the therapeutic potential of psychedelics and the importance of emotional release. It highlights the impact of childhood trauma and the healing process through trust and vulnerability. This powerful narrative emphasizes reclaiming personal power and understanding the psychological effects of spiritual beliefs.
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May 12, 2025 • 41min

Donovan: Childhood Sexual Abuse

Donovan has lived in fear and anger ever since he told the truth about being abused by his mother’s boyfriend and then felt betrayed by social workers who were supposed to help. Now, after several ketamine therapy sessions, Donovan can finally look back upon his child-self with care and calm and works to become the kind of adult he needed for his own children. Hillary makes a bad move in treating him and faces the mistake. New episodes will be released weekly on Mondays. Don't want to wait? Binge the whole season right now via CBC Stories Premium on Apple Podcasts.
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May 12, 2025 • 41min

Welcome to Other People’s Problems - On Drugs

Geoff Turner, host of CBC's On Drugs, joins Hillary McBride to dive deep into the world of psychedelic therapy. They discuss the ethics and potential of psychedelics in transforming mental health treatment, emphasizing historical successes and recent resurgence. Hillary shares her own experiences as a patient, exploring how these substances can unlock buried emotions and aid healing. They also touch on the importance of responsible research and safety measures for therapists in this evolving field. A fascinating conversation that promises profound insights!
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May 8, 2025 • 2min

Coming soon: Season 5 of Other People’s Problems

Dr. Hillary McBride introduces the new season of Other People Problems, and there's something new: in Season 5 Hillary's clients are experiencing therapy with the assistance of psychedelic drugs.Listen to the new season on May 12, 2025.
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Jan 13, 2025 • 41min

Other People’s Problems Introduces: On Drugs

On Drugs looks through the lenses of history, pop culture and personal experience to understand how drugs have shaped our world. Because even if it’s just caffeine or ibuprofen, there’s a good chance you’re on drugs right now. More episodes of On Drugs are available at: https://link.mgln.ai/toiuju

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