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
Episode 379: My Word for 2024 Is...
Hello, friends!
In this episode, I will be wrapping the year up by reflecting back on 2023 and my word for the year, which was "Identity." I talk about what I learned and explored this year and then…
Episode 378: Emotional Immaturity & Making Friends After Bullying
Hello friends!
In today’s insightful episode, we delve into two very relatable and poignant listener questions that highlight the complexities of personal relationships and social anxiety.
Navigating…
Episode 377: Preparing for Couples Therapy & Managing Depersonalization and Derealization
Hello friends!
In Episode 377, we tackle two profound listener questions that shed light on unique mental health and relationship challenges.
Our first discussion revolves around a listener gearing u…
Episode 376: Absent Father Issues & Being a Young Manager
Hello friends!
In today's insightful episode, we delve into two intriguing listener questions that touch upon deeply personal and relatable topics.
First, we explore the lasting impact of growing up …
Episode 375: Anxiety About Nose Job & Privacy In Telehealth Therapy
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In today’s insightful episode, we tackle two profound listener questions that delve into personal struggles and the complexities of therapy in the modern world.
Our first discussion re…
Episode 374: Persisting in a Broken World & Recognizing Narcissism in Yourself
Hello, friends! I hope you're all managing to keep your spirits up.
In today’s thoughtful episode, we tackle two profound listener questions that may resonate with many of you:
Contemplating Narcissi…
Episode 373: Overcoming Overthinking
Hey everyone! Hope you're finding moments of peace amidst the chaos.
Today's episode peels back the layers of anxiety that can really twist our brains into knots. We're responding to a heartfelt ques…
Episode 372: Finding Balance in College & Spending Addiction
Hello, friends! Hope you're all doing splendidly.
Today's episode dives into the nuances of financial anxieties and the challenges of managing impulsive shopping habits. Two heartfelt listener questi…
Episode 371: Is This Cheating?, Annoyed at Phones, & Meds Before Therapy
Hello, friends! I hope everyone is well.
In today's insightful episode, we dive deep into two thought-provoking listener questions that touch on feelings of regret after a relationship and the challe…
Episode 370: Unusual Response to ADHD Meds & Safer BDSM Practices
Hello, friends! I hope everyone is well.
In today’s enlightening episode, we delve into two insightful listener questions that touch on ADHD medications and the world of BDSM:
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The Nuances of ADHD M…
Episode 369: Avoiding Depression Relapse & Questioning Parenthood
Episode 369: Navigating Personal Struggles & Motherhood
Hello, friends! I hope everyone is doing well.
In today’s episode, we delve into two deeply personal and powerful listener questions:
1. A 26-y…
Episode 368: How to Overcome Anxiety About Flying
Hello, friends! I hope everyone is doing well.
In today’s episode, we take a deep dive into a pressing concern from a listener who's experiencing heightened flight anxiety, especially after a recent …
Episode 367: Preventing Age Discrimination and Promoting Longevity
Hello, listeners! I hope you're taking care of yourselves and finding moments of joy. In today's episode, we deep dive into a comprehensive question from one of our loyal listeners.
This listener sha…
Episode 366: Explaining My Polyamorous Relationship & Supporting a Partner in Grief Over a Pet
Hello, everyone! I appreciate your attention and hope you are doing well.
In our first segment, we dive into a topic that's close to my heart - the evolution of my own marriage into a non-monogamous,…
Episode 365: Getting Autism Diagnosis as an Adult & Living with Partner's PTSD
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 anx…
Episode 364: PTSD with Psychosis & Body Dysmorphia Cured by Loss
Hello, friends! I hope you're treating yourselves well. In this episode, I dive into two compelling listener questions that touch on complex emotional states and mental health diagnoses.
First up, we…
Episode 363: Treating a Phobia of Wasps & Adjusting to Moving in With a Partner
Hello, friends! I hope you are treating yourselves well. In this episode, we dive deep into two thought-provoking listener questions.
Our first discussion revolves around a listener who's grappling w…
Episode 362: PMDD Treatment & Dealing with Scary Ex
Hello, everyone! I hope you are doing super well. As always, I really appreciate your attention. A special thank you to everyone that has left feedback for me about the show. Very helpful. In this we…
Episode 361: Health Anxiety Rabbit Holes & The Psychology of Weight Loss Drugs
Hello, all!
In this episode, I answer the following awesome listener questions.
- I have successfully been treated for cancer, but I can't stop looking at research and personal accounts online for fea…
Episode 360: How to Survive Starting Fresh & Resources for an Overloaded Parent
Hello, friends! I hope you're staying safe from the heat and generally taking good care of yourselves. Today, I have two awesome listener questions.
The first comes from someone that left her job as …