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 close relationship with depression. Rutherford emphasizes the importance of practic ... Show More
Aug 20
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Everyone worries. Bills. Family. Health. Work. The future. Anxiety is a normal part of being human—but when does ordinary worry become something more? Something that needs professional intervention? More specifically, when does “everyday anxiety” become Generalized Anxiety Disord ... Show More
21m 49s
Aug 6
What Are Prescription Digital Therapeutics (PDTs)?
Can your smartphone become part of your mental health treatment? Prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs) promise to do exactly that — but what are they, and do they actually work? In this episode, host Gabe Howard is joined by ADAA member experts John Torous, MD, MBI, a digital ... Show More
21m 41s
Apr 2024
390 SelfWork: Loneliness, Empathy, and The Power of Eight Minutes
The Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has stated that there is an epidemic of loneliness in the United States and the World Health Organization has declared it as a pressing global health threat, with a mortality effect equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. In this episode, we’ll ... Show More
24m 38s
Oct 2021
Perfectly Hidden Depression: Keeping Shame, Trauma, & Hurt Under Wraps w/ Dr. Margaret Rutherford Psy.D
Dr. Margaret Rutherford is a psychologist and has been in private practice for over 25 years. She is the author of Perfectly Hidden Depression: How to Break Free from the Perfectionism that Masks Your Depression, and host of The Selfwork Podcast In this episode, Dr. Rutherford jo ... Show More
43m 38s
Dec 2023
1985: How To Support Someone With Depression. What To Say And What Not To Say by Dr. Margaret Rutherford on Mental Health in Relationships
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1985: The article "How To Support Someone With Depression. What To Say And What Not To Say" by Dr. Margaret Rutherford expl ... Show More
10m 2s
Dec 2024
“The Loneliness Epidemic” and how to combat it (Reissue)
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
Jul 2025
How to Deal with Loneliness and Build Meaningful Connections
What if loneliness isn't something to fix, but something to listen to? On this episode, Haesue sits down with Case Kenny, writer and podcast host of New Mindset, Who Dis? to unpack what loneliness really teaches us when we stop running from it. Case opens up about the profound di ... Show More
47m 1s
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
May 2020
Facing loneliness with Dr. Steven C. Hayes
The pandemic is putting a spotlight on our loneliness. But by confronting it, and understanding how meaningful connection works, we can take steps to mitigate this difficult feeling. In this episode, Susan is joined by Dr. Steven C. Hayes, Foundation Professor of Psychology at th ... Show More
14m 32s