The Hardcore Self-Help Podcast with Duff the Psych

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 duffthepsych@gmail.com 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 duffthepsych@gmail.com 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 duffthepsych@gmail.com 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 duffthepsych@gmail.com 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 duffthepsych@gmail.com 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 duffthepsych@gmail.com. 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 duffthepsych@gmail.com 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 duffthepsych@gmail.com 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 duffthepsych@gmail.com 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 duffthepsych@gmail.com 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!