The Hardcore Self Help Podcast with Duff the Psych
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
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 40 minutes
- Episodes
- 441
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
399: Dating with a Stutter & Self-Harm Scars
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In today’s episode, we tackle two profound listener questions that may resonate with many of you:
Navigating Dating with a Stutter: A 38-year-old listener shares their struggles with …
398: Choosing to be Childless, Sex Mismatch, & Inpatient Treatment
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In today’s episode, we tackle three insightful listener questions that many of you might relate to:
Choosing Not to Have Biological Children Due to Mental Illness: A listener shares t…
397: What Kind of Therapy Is Right for Me?
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In today’s episode, we dive deep into a listener’s question about finding the right therapy for a variety of complex mental health issues. This 29-year-old woman is struggling with ch…
396: Her Doctor Failed Her - Privacy for Youth in Psychiatry, Suicidality Assessment, and Advocating for Your Past Self
395: Overcoming Agoraphobia, Common Exposure Mistakes, Amygdala Reactivity, and More
Episode 394: Finding Focus with ADHD & The Surprising Upside of Missing Medication
Episode 393: When to Say I Love You & Numbness in Face After TBI
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In today’s episode, we explore the deep and complex emotions involved in expressing love within romantic relationships and the challenging path to recovery following a severe traumatic…
Episode 392: Helping a Friend with OCD & Being Controlling After Moving In
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In today’s thoughtful episode, we tackle two profound listener questions that may resonate with many of you:
Contemplating Harm OCD and Supporting a Friend: A listener shares their con…
Episode 391: Panic Disorder & Caregiving for a TBI
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In today’s episode, we tackle two interesting questions that delve into the heart of mental and emotional challenges many of us face.
First, we explore the complex world of panic disor…
Episode 390: Gender Identity in Therapy & Standing Up to Mom
Hello friends! In today’s episode, we tackle two profound listener questions that may resonate with many of you:
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Dealing with Hurtful Family Comments: A listener is troubled by their mother's deepl…
Episode 389: Am I Bugging My Therapist? & Abusive Ex Using Kids Against Me!
Hello, friends! In today’s episode of the podcast, we dive deep into two incredibly relatable listener questions that touch on emotional and psychological challenges many of us might face.
Our first …
Episode 388: Building Emotional Intelligence & Partner is Afraid of Pictures
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In today’s episode, we dive into two listener queries that shine a light on the complexities of emotional experiences and relationships. First, we explore the journey of someone grappl…
Episode 387: Should I Still Talk to My Ex?
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In this episode, we delve into a deeply personal and complex question that touches on the lasting impact of past relationships, the nuances of friendship, and the boundaries within a c…
Episode 386: Starting Dating in 30s & Navigating BPD in the UK
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In today’s episode, we delve into two deeply personal and impactful listener questions, uncovering layers of self-discovery, acceptance, and the ongoing journey towards healing and lov…
Episode 385: Obsessing Over New Relationships & Recovering from Sexual Assault
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In today’s episode, we tackle two profound listener questions that may resonate with many of you:
Navigating Romantic Relationships and Self-Esteem: A listener seeks advice on managin…
Episode 384: All About Depression
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In today's in-depth episode, we embark on a comprehensive exploration of depression, a condition that's far more complex than the occasional sadness or the transient moods we all exper…
Episode 383: Alternatives to Adderall & My Therapist Talks Too Much!
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In today's episode, we delve into two compelling listener questions that I'm sure many of you will find relatable and insightful.
Navigating Therapy with a Talkative Therapist: One lis…
Episode 382: Changing Name at Work & Dealing with Emotional Numbness
Hello friends! In today’s episode, we delve into two compelling listener questions that touch on deeply personal experiences and emotional challenges:
Exploring Identity Through Name Change: Our firs…
Episode 381: Is it Impossible to Thrive as a Therapist & Long-Distance Driving Anxiety
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In today's episode, we delve into two compelling listener questions that many of you might find relatable:
Confronting Career Anxiety in Private Practice: A newly licensed listener, tr…
Episode 380: Dopamine Misconceptions
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In today's enlightening episode, we delve deep into the intricacies of neurotransmitters, specifically dopamine, and their impact on our behavior and mental health. We also touch on tr…