The Guilt Girl

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Ruby Answers Questions May 25, 2026

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Today Grace's sister Ruby is back by popular demand. She and Grace will be answering listener questions about OCD, scrupulosity, finding a therapist, body image issues, and more.

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People That Fake Cancer May 18, 2026

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In this episode Grace talked about listening to the podcasts Love Trapped, Scamanda, and her own history being in a relationship with someone that tells pretty severe lies. Grace shares about lying and why we as humans lie. She explored the difference between prosocial lying and antisocial lying. She discusses the role shame plays in pathological lying and how to make sense of this often destructive behavior while still putting victims first.

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The One About Affairs May 11, 2026

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In this episode, Grace explores the complex world of affairs, emphasizing understanding. She aims to examining why infedelity happens, how opportunity and relationship factors play a role, and the importance of supporting victims without shame. If you or someone you know has navigated betrayal, this episode offers nuanced insights and compassionate perspectives to foster healing and awareness.

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What Noah Kahan's Album Says About Your Mental Health May 04, 2026

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This week the drop of Noah Kahan's "The Great Divide" left me and all my client's unwell. I will be telling you what your favorite song on the album means about your mental health. Disclaimer: this album, while amazing, is not a diagnostic tool. These things are not my professional opinion, just my podcaster one.

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Grief, PTSD And What To Do When Your Husband Dies With Hannah Allen Apr 27, 2026

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Hannah was married in February of 2020 only to lose her husband in an aviation accident a few weeks later. Her insights shed light on the complex intersection of grief and PTSD, offering hope and practical guidance for those walking a similar path

Takeaways

Hannah's story of losing her husband in a tragic aviation accident
The compounded grief from losing a close friend to cancer
Understanding grief as a sacred love and its emotional depth
PTSD symptoms and how they differ from grief
The importance of a PTSD diagnosis for healing
Strategies and resources for trauma recovery
The significance of separating grief from trauma responses
How diagnosis provides language and relief in the healing process
Practical steps and resources for managing PTSD symptoms
The role of community, faith, and self-compassion in healing

to connect with Hannah go to: https://www.instagram.com/hannahrewired/?hl=en

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Queer Shame With Stef Vachon A Bona Fide Queer Figure Skater Apr 20, 2026

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In this heartfelt interview, Stef Vachon shares his inspiring journey from childhood bullying and self-hatred to embracing his identity, healing through therapy, and reigniting his passion for figure skating in his 50s. Discover how resilience, community, and self-love can transform lives and inspire others.

Learn more about Stef at: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/about-stef/

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Misophonia Deep Dive Apr 13, 2026

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Today Grace does a deep dive on the disorder misophonia. She explored the neurological origin, the mental health impacts, the lived experience, the effects on relationships, and treatment.

This episode is sponsored by Factor: www.factormeals.com/guilt50off

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Caregiving For Children With Disabilities and Guilt Apr 08, 2026

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This episode explores the complex emotions of guilt and shame faced by parents raising children with disabilities. It offers compassionate insights into acknowledging these feelings, understanding societal influences, and finding community support.

key topics

Guilt and shame in disability parenting
Societal ableism and its impact
The emotional realities of caregiving
Building supportive communities
Acknowledging grief and loss

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Will My Divorce Ruin My Kids Lives? With Oona Metz, LICSW Apr 06, 2026

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In this insightful episode, therapist Oona Metz shares her expertise on navigating divorce, especially focusing on its impact on children. She discusses the importance of support groups, 5 stages of divorce grief, the emotional roller coaster, and practical advice for parents to support their kids through this challenging transition. She talks about how more recent research shows that divorce isn't bad for kids, conflict is. She talks about how to go through a divorce without crippling guilt as well as supporting emotional resilience in kids during divorce.

Learn more about Oona and her book at: https://www.oonametz.com/

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Glamorous Things About Being A Therapist Apr 01, 2026

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Grace Bithell shares the glamorous and unglamorous realities of being a therapist, from meaningful work and flexible outfits to challenging licensing and supervision systems.

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