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Coming soon: new episodes of Other People's Problems May 26, 2020

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Dr. Hillary McBride is back with a new season of Other People's Problems. Unlike most therapy podcasts that feature sessions between a therapist and a one-off client, Hillary's clients have been working with her for a long time. This is what people sound like when they talk about difficult childhoods, the stress of day-to-day-life and sudden changes to our lives with someone they trust.

Andrew: Opening up during lockdown May 25, 2020

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Andrew has been working on connecting with others. Although he is making great strides, Andrew is finding it hard to connect with his wife. As the corona virus forces him to close his restaurant and isolate at home with his family, Andrew must get vulnerable and ask for what he's been longing for — intimacy.

Introducing Food, We Need to Talk Jan 22, 2020

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Food, We Need to Talk from WBUR follows one woman's quest to end her war with food. Hosts Juna Gjata and Dr. Eddie Phillips wield solid science, medical knowledge, common sense and an endless supply of dad jokes to teach us how to eat better and feel better about it.

Other People's Problems live! "Family Inheritance" Jan 22, 2019

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Recorded in front of a live theatre audience at the HotDocs Podcast Festival, Hillary McBride discusses how our families shape us for better and for worse by digging deeper into Sloane's story and her own. Featuring special expert panellists Kwame McKenzie and Tina Malti.

Maggie: It's okay to feel good Nov 26, 2018

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"You don't get rid of shadow, you learn how to use it. There is strength and goodness and power even in the shadow" - Hillary

Dave: Shame blocks connection Nov 26, 2018

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Shame keeps Dave from connecting with other people. He finds a way to reach toward Hillary.

Sloane: Ending it with an abusive mom Nov 19, 2018

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As Sloane prepares to welcome her first child, she confronts the painful relationship she has with her own mother and her wish the relationship could end.

Franklyn: Carrying old hurt into new love Nov 19, 2018

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Franklyn has begun dating again after his divorce. But hurt and fear from the past are making it hard for him to dive in to new love.

Lu Ripley: Talking about suicide (Special guest) Nov 12, 2018

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*Warning: This episode references suicide and may be triggering for some listeners. When someone you love is suicidal, talking about it is daunting. In this podcast extra, host Hillary McBride, producer Jodie Martinson, and expert guest Lu Ripley get real about how to have candid conversations and ask that terrifying question: "Do you want to kill yourself?"

Belle: Suicide and parental guilt Nov 12, 2018

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*Warning: This episode references suicide and may be triggering for some listeners. Belle is feeling suicidal and like a bad parent. Hillary talks with her about the idea of a "good enough" mom.