The Hardcore Self Help Podcast with Duff the Psych answers questions about all aspects of mental health. Host Dr. Robert Duff is a psychologist and author based in Southern California. He believes finding answers to mental health issues can be complex and challenging. Duff wants to provide his expertise as if he is sharing advice with a friend.
Duff promises not to use complicated jargon, but occasional swearing may occur. Topics may be sensitive to listeners, so he advises caution and courage. He also warns listeners that his podcast is not a substitute for professional health.
Each episode answers new questions from listeners. It could be anything, such as how to help a family member struggling with severe social anxiety. How important is it to have boundaries with friends? And is it possible to be intimate with a partner after infertility and miscarriage?
The episode Schizophrenia Without Medication and Building Self-Confidence starts with a mother's question. Their son received a schizophrenia diagnosis eight years before. His mother only now realizes it was the correct diagnosis. She wants to help him, but he's resistant to all medications. She has emailed Duff for alternative ways to help him manage his mental illness. Duff reassures her about the support she is already giving him. He explains more about the symptoms he may be experiencing to help her understand him better.
Another episode answers a listener's question about narcissism and compulsive lying. The listener has been in a relationship for over ten years, but believes her boyfriend is lying to her. She thinks a car accident may have affected his emotional development. How can she know if he loves her? Duff questions whether he acted the same in his previous relationship. He talks about patterns of infidelity and defines narcissism. Duff also discusses behavioral issues following traumatic brain injury and encourages medical advice.
The Hardcore Self Help Podcast with Duff the Psych provides hundreds of Q&A episodes. This mental health podcast is supportive and informative, offering routes for professional help. Duff advises without judgment, always respecting personal experiences.
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