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**Other People’s Problems – CBC**

Normally, therapy sessions are totally confidential — but this podcast opens the doors. In this season of Other People’s Problems, Dr. Hillary McBride explores the transformative power of psychedelics in a therapeutic setting.

With her psychological expertise, Dr. Hillary leads her clients through drug-assisted therapy, guiding them to new heights on their healing journeys. Experience these real, unscripted sessions firsthand as they unfold in each episode.

This season offers an unprecedented look at psychedelic psychotherapy, breaking new ground in the podcast space and demystifying this often misunderstood practice as a powerful tool in trauma recovery.

Season 5 of Other People’s Problems will be available everywhere on May 12, 2025. Hear episodes early and ad-free on CBC Stories Premium.

Latest Episodes:

Hannah: Coping with anxiety Nov 05, 2018

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Hannah's anxiety is out of control and that's making it hard to get through her day at work.

Guided meditation: Ease your anxiety Nov 05, 2018

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Host Hillary McBride advises her client Hannah to listen to a guided mediation on her commute to help ease her anxiety. Here's one for you to use, with Hillary as your guide.

Ethan: Space for a new baby Nov 05, 2018

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Hillary works with Ethan to imagine playing and connecting with his new baby. He's worked for years to process the terrifying experience of almost losing his wife during the birth of their first child.

Layla: Healing from rape Oct 29, 2018

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*Warning: This episode details a sexual assault and may be triggering for some listeners. A chance encounter at the pool has triggered Layla to remember a sexual assault. In this session, she begins to heal.

Ellie: Abusive with me, but loves our daughter Oct 29, 2018

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Ellie's decision to leave her abusive relationship has restored her sparkle. But how does she foster a good relationship between him and their daughter without getting hurt again?

Hillary's podcast pick: Mic Drop May 04, 2018

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If you liked how Other People's Problems let you into the minds and hearts of ordinary people you'll love Mic Drop. Listen in as teenagers share their mood-swinging, dream-chasing, rule-breaking dramas and adventures.

Patti: Giving until it's all gone Apr 23, 2018

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Patti strives to be perfect and does so much for her son and husband. Hillary helps her see that giving even more is not the answer.

Sloane: Putting a name on this problem Apr 22, 2018

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Hillary introduces Sloane to the idea of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder to help her understand why she feels so overwhelmed at times. But will the diagnosis help Sloane feel more or less empowered to change?

Belle: The eating disorder voice inside Apr 21, 2018

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Belle has a voice inside her head that torments her with messages of self-hate. She turns to food to feel better. Hillary tries to help her with a therapy called EMDR.

OPP Extra - 'Maggie' interview Apr 20, 2018

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'Maggie' talks with OPP creator and producer Jodie Martinson about what it was like to be a part of the podcast, and how the microphone in the room affected her.