This week, Jules Gill-Peterson sits down with Owen Dempsey, the founder of Quest Healing House, a post-op recovery home providing safe, affordable lodging and wraparound support for transmasculine people. They discuss how Quest House, began, the urgent need for trans-led recovery spaces, and how the project has grown to meet community needs. Dempsey shares t ... Show More
Jan 2025
Outward: Conversion Therapy and Survival with Lucas Wilson
Bryan Lowder talks with writer and scholar Lucas Wilson about his new book, Shame Sex: Survivors’ Stories of Conversion Therapy. They chat about Wilson’s experience navigating same-sex attraction while on an evangelical path, experiencing conversion therapy, and the complicated r ... Show More
45m 20s
Dec 2024
Outward: How Lesbian Artists Turned Renaissance Ruins Into Queer Spaces with Kate Thomas
This week, Christina Cauterucci explores the intimate connections between queer identity and the natural world with Bryn Mawr professor Kate Thomas. In this episode, we journey through the lives of Florence Blood and Princess Ghika, two enigmatic lesbians who found self-expressio ... Show More
35m 9s
Dec 2024
Outward: Masculinity and Muscles with Michael Andor Brodeur
This week, Bryan Lowder chats with Michael Andor Brodeur, author of Swole: The Making of Men and the Meaning of Muscle, to unpack the complex intersections of fitness, masculinity, and queer identity. From the sweaty intimacy of the gym to the charged symbolism of muscle, Brodeur ... Show More
42m 27s
Aug 2024
Camila Alves McConaughey: How to Build Your Community and a Better Relationship with Yourself
They say home is where the heart is. But it’s not just about the places we live—it’s about the people and connections that fill those spaces with warmth and meaning. This week, I had the opportunity to chat with Camila Alves McConaughey, an entrepreneur, mother, and the founder ... Show More
1h 3m
Feb 2025
430: The Truth About Recovery with Dr. Mala
Episode 430: Integrative Approaches to Recovery with Dr. Malasri Chaudhery-Malgeri In this episode of The Hardcore Self Help Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Malasri Chaudhery-Malgeri, also known as Dr. Mala, to discuss her integrative approach to addiction recovery, rehabilitation, ... Show More
54m 37s
Mar 2024
Episode 51: Psychedelic Therapy in ED Recovery
Today I interviewed Erika Malm, a therapist who specialises in treating trauma and eating disorders over 15 years. We discussed the complex factors that contribute to eating disorder development, the key role self-love plays in recovery, and the promising research into psychedeli ... Show More
49m 30s
Apr 29
How to Build Resilience (with Ben Walter from The Unshakeables)
In a special episode brought to you by Chase for Business, Dr. Laurie joins Ben Walter—CEO of Chase for Business and host of The Unshakeables podcast—to talk about resilience. Dr. Laurie and Ben explore the story of Benjamin Haugh, founder of All Nation Restoration in Austin, Tex ... Show More
35m 23s
Feb 2024
#317: Let's Talk About The Cornerstones Of Recovery
In this episode, Tyler discusses the cornerstones of recovery on the Therapy Brothers podcast. Tyler covers daily practices, setting boundaries, skill development, building a support team, and the power of mindfulness. // SUBMIT A QUESTION + CALL IN //
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41m 55s
Jun 2024
71. As Within, So Without: The Microbiome & Recovery with Zach Bush
This week, I am very excited to share a podcast that breaks tradition with our normal format. Normally, I answer questions from people in recovery all over the world. This episode features an interview I conducted with Zach Bush, MD., from the recent Life Beyond Addiction Confer ... Show More
1h 7m
Apr 16
Is wellness only for the privileged? Reclaiming space with Heal Magazine’s Selma
In this episode, Third Culture Therapy’s Layla speaks with Selma, the Moroccan-Dutch creator of Heal Magazine, a wellness platform created to centre diverse voices and increase representation in conversations around mental health. They explore how mainstream wellness often misses ... Show More
36m 6s