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The Hardcore Self Help Podcast with Duff the Psych

The Hardcore Self Help Podcast with Duff the Psych

Robert Duff, Ph.D.

This is a podcast dedicated to answering your questions about mental health, anxiety, depression, relationships, sex, and life WITHOUT psychobabble BS. I am Dr. Robert Duff, a psychologist from Southern California, but I'm also a regular dude who legitimately wants to help out. I wrote the best selling books Hardcore Self Help: F**k Depression and Hardcore Self Help: F**K Anxiety. Those are available at http://hardcoreselfhelp.com

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The Hardcore Self Help Podcast with Duff the Psych - Episode 130: Complex PTSD

Episode 130: Complex PTSD

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10/11/18 • 34 min

In this episode, I'm trying something slightly different. Rather than taking three questions, I'm taking one and using it as a jumping off point to go in-dept into topics related to the question. Sort of combining the deep-dive and Q&A formats. I'm going to try this for a few weeks and then ask for your opinions. Today's episode is all about C-PTSD or complex post-traumatic stress disorder.

See full show notes at http://duffthepsych.com/episode130

If you have a question that you'd like me to answer on the show, send it over to [email protected]

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The Hardcore Self Help Podcast with Duff the Psych - Episode 270: The Problem with Mental Healthcare & Overlapping Diagnoses

Episode 270: The Problem with Mental Healthcare & Overlapping Diagnoses

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09/17/21 • 39 min

Hello, friends! In this episode, I answer a couple listener questions that are less about direct advice and more about general questions in the field of mental health and psychology. Here's what I cover:

  • Why are there so few mental health providers and why are waitlists so long?
  • Does it make sense to have multiple overlapping diagnoses?

As always, you can send me your questions to [email protected] and full show notes are at duffthepsych.com/episode270

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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.

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The Hardcore Self Help Podcast with Duff the Psych - Episode 292: Reacting to My Partner's Sexual Past

Episode 292: Reacting to My Partner's Sexual Past

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03/04/22 • 29 min

Hello, friends! This is a short and sweet episode where I answer the following question:

  • I recently learned of my partner's previous threesome. I can't stop feeling disgust and anxiety from it, even though I know that's not fair. How can I deal with this?

As always, you can send me your questions to [email protected] and find the show notes at http://duffthepsych.com/episode292

This episode is sponored by Athletic Greens. With Athletic Greens, all you need is one scoop per day in a glass of water to take in 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. Head over to athleticgreens.com/duff to get a free 1 year supply of vitamin D and 5 travel packs along with your first purchas!

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The Hardcore Self Help Podcast with Duff the Psych - Episode 345: Bipolar Meds for Life & CBT Is Not Working

Episode 345: Bipolar Meds for Life & CBT Is Not Working

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04/07/23 • 37 min

Hello, friends! I hope that you are taking good care of yourselves. We are back to the Q&A format this week with the following amazing listener questions:

  • I am stable on bipolar medications, but I hate the side effects. What can I do?
  • My CBT therapy just seems to worsen my mood. How can I make it more helpful?

As always, you can send me questions to [email protected]

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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get affordable counseling from a licensed therapist completely online at http://betterhelp.com/duff

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The Hardcore Self Help Podcast with Duff the Psych - Episode 37: Emotional Abuse, Word Finding, and Cutting Ties

Episode 37: Emotional Abuse, Word Finding, and Cutting Ties

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11/23/16 • 37 min

Thanks for your patience with my little break last week. I needed to allow myself to be human for a bit. Hopefully you enjoyed and made good use of the guided relaxation. This week it's back to the questions. I take some tough but important questions in this episode. Here's what we cover:

  • Is it possible for a relationship to survive emotional abuse?
  • Should I be worried about my word finding difficulties?
  • How do I feel better about cutting ties with my family?

As always you can send me your questions at [email protected] or on twitter at http://twitter.com/duffthepsych

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The Hardcore Self Help Podcast with Duff the Psych - Episode 365: Getting Autism Diagnosis as an Adult & Living with Partner's PTSD
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09/08/23 • 37 min

Hello, all! I hope that you are staying healthy and safe. In this episode, I cover two very interesting questions.

In the first, someone has been through almost every treatment for depression and anxiety under the sun, yet they still struggle. Their therapist suggested that they may be on the autism spectrum and the person is wondering whether it would be useful to get an evaluation. We discuss the potential benefits as well as how to go about finding (and affording) an evaluation.

Next, someone has PTSD from their partner's PTSD reactions. Their partner is a war veteran with multiple brain injuries and the question-asker is wondering how they can stay afloat mentally when their partner does not get help. We talk about ways to avoid codependence, how to establish boundaries, and when to call it quits.

As always, you can send me questions to [email protected] and find the show notes for this episode at http://duffthepsych.com/episode365

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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Rather than letting your thoughts stay swirling around in your mind, get them out by talking to a licensed therapist. Try BetterHelp today and get 10% off your first month at http://betterhelp.com/duff

Also, don't forget to check out my new shop. I'm putting out new designs all the time including this awesome mug:

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The Hardcore Self Help Podcast with Duff the Psych - Episode 288: Confidentiality for Minors & Physical vs Mental Issues

Episode 288: Confidentiality for Minors & Physical vs Mental Issues

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02/04/22 • 28 min

Hey, everyone. Short and sweet episode today featuring the following questions:
  • I am a minor in therapy. What can my therapist share with my parents about self-harm?
  • How can I tell the difference between a physical issue like hypothyroidism and a mental health issue like depression?

As always, you can send me questions to [email protected] and find the show notes at http://duffthepsych.com/episode288

No sponsor this week, so please check out my recent book, 500 Journal Prompts!

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The Hardcore Self Help Podcast with Duff the Psych - Episode 218: Lifestyle and Habit Changes for Anxiety

Episode 218: Lifestyle and Habit Changes for Anxiety

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08/20/20 • 79 min

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.

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The Hardcore Self Help Podcast with Duff the Psych - Episode 295: Dating After Abuse & Healing from Cheating

Episode 295: Dating After Abuse & Healing from Cheating

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03/25/22 • 33 min

Hello, friends! I hope that you are caring well for your hearts this week. It's wild out there. Here are the questions I cover in this week's episode:

  • My history of sexual abuse makes dating complicated. How can I move forward?
  • My husband cheated on me but doesn't want to do couples therapy. How can I stop resenting him?

As always, you can send me your questions to [email protected] and find the show notes at http://duffthepsych.com/episode295

This episode of Hardcore Self Help is sponsored by Athletic Greens and Betterhelp.

Athletic Greens simplifies your routine with nutritional supplements you need everyday. Containing a multivitamin, probiotics, immune support, adaptogens and more to support your gut, health, energy, immunity and healthy aging. Athletic Greens is giving listeners a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/duff.

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.

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The Hardcore Self Help Podcast with Duff the Psych - Episode 342: Alternatives to Hospitalization & Thyroid and Mental Health

Episode 342: Alternatives to Hospitalization & Thyroid and Mental Health

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03/17/23 • 30 min

Hello, everyone. I hope you are treating yourselves well. Q&A episode this week featuring the following great listener questions:

  • I have had severe depression and suicidal ideation for the past 25 years and nothing is working. Aside from going into the hospital or an IOP program, what can I do?
  • Can you talk about how the thyroid is related to mood and mental health?

As always, you can send me questions to [email protected] and find the show notes for this episode at http://duffthepsych.com/episode342

No sponsors this week, so be sure to go check out my author page to find more resources!

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How many episodes does The Hardcore Self Help Podcast with Duff the Psych have?

The Hardcore Self Help Podcast with Duff the Psych currently has 410 episodes available.

What topics does The Hardcore Self Help Podcast with Duff the Psych cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Psychology, Selfhelp, Mental Health, Podcasts, Education and Advice.

What is the most popular episode on The Hardcore Self Help Podcast with Duff the Psych?

The episode title 'Episode 130: Complex PTSD' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Hardcore Self Help Podcast with Duff the Psych?

The average episode length on The Hardcore Self Help Podcast with Duff the Psych is 40 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Hardcore Self Help Podcast with Duff the Psych released?

Episodes of The Hardcore Self Help Podcast with Duff the Psych are typically released every 7 days.

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The first episode of The Hardcore Self Help Podcast with Duff the Psych was released on Mar 17, 2016.

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