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506 SelfWork: Therapy Harm: Straight Talk with Dr. Patricia Dixon

Therapy harm is the topic this week, as Dr. Margaret welcomes her guest Dr. Patricia Dixon to SelfWork.What is therapy harm?We talk more openly than ever about the benefits of therapy, but less about the ways therapy can unintentionally cause harm. And harm does happen far too of ... Show More

39m 6s

Jul 3

505 SelfWork: What's The Most Recent News For Depression Sufferers in 2026?

What's the most recent news for depression sufferers in 2026?That's the question Dr. Margaret researched today. Some new treatments are available now; some are still trying to get FDA approval. But there's a lot of promise out there, especially for what's termed treatment-resista ... Show More

20m 21s

Jun 26

504 SelfWork: Your Questions and Answers: Is Anorexia Back "In", Borderline Moms, and Mother/Son Enmeshment

Dr. Margaret will focus today on questions and answers that listeners have sent her by either voicemail or email.First topic for today: Is anorexia back "in" as beautiful? Second: Why could you be allowing your mom (with borderline traits) to occupy such emotional space in your l ... Show More

23m 5s

Jun 2024

Lonely Together: Unpacking the Silent Epidemic with Dr. Margaret Rutherford

On today’s episode, Gabe interviews Dr. Margaret Rutherford, a clinical psychologist and the host of “The SelfWork Podcast.” They discuss the pressing issue of loneliness as a global health threat, likening its mortality effects to smoking 15 cigarettes a day, and explore its clo ... Show More

23m 51s

May 2024

866. Navigating the Loneliness Epidemic w/ Sah D’Simone

Happy Wednesday Heal Squad! Welcome back to part 2 of my conversation with spiritual revolutionary Sah D’Simone. In today’s episode, we delve into the importance of connection, the loneliness epidemic in today's society, and the teachings in his latest book ‘Spiritually, We’. In ... Show More

1h 10m

Apr 2024

11 Ways To Overcome Loneliness

In recent years, loneliness has been recognized as a growing public health concern. Its impact is likened to that of smoking 15 cigarettes a day, affecting countless individuals worldwide, spanning diverse backgrounds in terms of income, race, religion, and other social demograph ... Show More

28m 14s

Nov 2022

Relationships 2.0: An Antidote to Loneliness

<p>When you go to a medical appointment, your doctor may ask you several questions. Do you smoke? Have you been getting exercise? Are you sleeping? But rarely do they ask: are you lonely? U.S. Surgeon General <a href="https://www.hhs.gov/about/leadership/vivek-murthy.html">Vivek ... Show More

49m 54s

Jun 2024

The Hidden Health Crisis: How It Affects All Of Us And What We Can Do About It with US Surgeon General Dr Vivek Murthy #462

Have you ever felt lonely, even when surrounded by people? Do you struggle to forge meaningful connections in today's fast-paced, technology-driven world? If so, you're not alone. Loneliness is on the rise in many countries around the world and more people than ever before are fe ... Show More

1h 36m

Jan 2025

The Cure for Loneliness with U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy

Loneliness has reached epidemic proportions. Where do we go to feel like we belong? As the Surgeon General of the United States, Dr. Vivek Murthy has been a leading voice in bringing the loneliness crisis to light, stressing its devastating impact on public health. As his second ... Show More

46m 39s

Dec 2023

The Loneliness Epidemic and Work (with Surgeon General Vivek Murthy)

Do you feel lonely, even when you’re almost never alone? It’s a common feeling for many workers in the U.S. right now - with around 50 percent of Americans experiencing measurable levels of loneliness. That sense of loneliness has a huge impact on our collective mental health as ... Show More

41m 13s

Dec 2023

“The Loneliness Epidemic” and how to combat it

In this episode, we dig into what loneliness really is, how it can impact your mental health, and a few tips on how best to combat it. Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologi ... Show More

14m 53s

Sep 2023

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy On America’s Epidemic Of Loneliness

I think it’s safe to say that many people are suffering, not just from major public health concerns and economic hardship, but also from loneliness—the prevalence of which has skyrocketed in recent years. Studies indicate that about half of U.S. adults have reported experiencing ... Show More

1h 46m

Feb 2022

You're Not Alone

Public health experts have been warning for years about a looming “loneliness epidemic” in the United States, with serious potential impacts on our mental and physical health. But what’s the cure? Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks to loneliness expert Professor Julianne Holt-Lunstad about h ... Show More

22 m

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