Other People's Problems
CBC
Normally, therapy sessions are totally confidential — but this podcast opens the doors. In this season of Other People’s Problems, Dr. Hillary McBride explores the transformative power of psychedelics in a therapeutic setting.With her psychological expertise, Dr. Hillary leads her clients through drug-assisted therapy, guiding them to new heights on their healing journeys. Experience these real, unscripted sessions firsthand as they unfold in each episode.This season offers an unprecedented look at psychedelic psychotherapy, breaking new ground in the podcast space and demystifying this often misunderstood practice as a powerful tool in trauma recovery.Season 5 of Other People’s Problems will be available everywhere on May 12, 2025. Hear episodes early and ad-free on CBC Stories Premium.
Episodes
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May 26, 2020 • 26min
Andrew: Opening up during lockdown
Andrew has been working on connecting with others. Although he is making great strides, Andrew is finding it hard to connect with his wife. As the corona virus forces him to close his restaurant and isolate at home with his family, Andrew must get vulnerable and ask for what he's been longing for — intimacy.
Jan 22, 2020 • 4min
Introducing Food, We Need to Talk
Food, We Need to Talk from WBUR follows one woman's quest to end her war with food. Hosts Juna Gjata and Dr. Eddie Phillips wield solid science, medical knowledge, common sense and an endless supply of dad jokes to teach us how to eat better and feel better about it.
Jan 23, 2019 • 49min
Other People's Problems live! "Family Inheritance"
Recorded in front of a live theatre audience at the HotDocs Podcast Festival, Hillary McBride discusses how our families shape us for better and for worse by digging deeper into Sloane's story and her own. Featuring special expert panellists Kwame McKenzie and Tina Malti.
Nov 27, 2018 • 29min
Maggie: It's okay to feel good
"You don't get rid of shadow, you learn how to use it. There is strength and goodness and power even in the shadow" - Hillary
Nov 27, 2018 • 32min
Dave: Shame blocks connection
Shame keeps Dave from connecting with other people. He finds a way to reach toward Hillary.
Nov 20, 2018 • 28min
Sloane: Ending it with an abusive mom
As Sloane prepares to welcome her first child, she confronts the painful relationship she has with her own mother and her wish the relationship could end.
Nov 20, 2018 • 24min
Franklyn: Carrying old hurt into new love
Franklyn has begun dating again after his divorce. But hurt and fear from the past are making it hard for him to dive in to new love.
Nov 13, 2018 • 22min
Lu Ripley: Talking about suicide (Special guest)
*Warning: This episode references suicide and may be triggering for some listeners.
When someone you love is suicidal, talking about it is daunting. In this podcast extra, host Hillary McBride, producer Jodie Martinson, and expert guest Lu Ripley get real about how to have candid conversations and ask that terrifying question: "Do you want to kill yourself?"
Nov 13, 2018 • 32min
Belle: Suicide and parental guilt
*Warning: This episode references suicide and may be triggering for some listeners.
Belle is feeling suicidal and like a bad parent. Hillary talks with her about the idea of a "good enough" mom.
Nov 6, 2018 • 26min
Hannah: Coping with anxiety
Hannah's anxiety is out of control and that's making it hard to get through her day at work.
