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The Nearly Normal Podcast — 77 episodes

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Therapists React to Love Is Blind. Part 2

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Therapists React to Love Is Blind: Does the Experiment Work? Part 1

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Nearly Normal Habits: The Psychology Behind the Little Things We All Do

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Would You Rather: Coping Skills Edition — Therapists Rate TikTok's Favorite Self-Care Hacks

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Postpartum, Stigma & the Lindsay Clancy Case: What Moms Won't Say Out Loud

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The Care Gap: Postpartum Depression, Psychosis, and What Mothers Still Aren't Getting

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The Lindsay Clancy Case: Our Need to Make It Make Sense

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I Need Help, Why Can't I Ask For It?

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Why Is My Nervous System So Dramatic? Understanding Triggers, Stress Responses & Ways To Cope

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Why Adulting Feels So Hard: Decision Fatigue, Mental Load & Burnout

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Self-Trust 101: How to Reduce Self-Doubt and Make Decisions with Confidence

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Men, Therapy & Breaking the Silence: Tackling the Stigma Around Men’s Mental Health

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Armchair Self-Diagnosis: The Truth About Self-Diagnosis, Mental Health Labels, and Normal Human Struggle

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Relationship Sober: How to Take a Dating Break and Heal Your Patterns

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Why You Feel Lonely Even When You're Not Alone — And What to Actually Do About It

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“What are we?” The Psychology of Avoiding the Exclusivity Conversation in Modern Dating

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Swipe Left on the Chaos: A Therapist's Guide to Dating Apps and Real Connection

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Make Your Relationship Data Make Sense: How to Stop Overanalyzing and Finally Trust What You Already Know About Your Relationship

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Still Here: How to Actually Stay Connected When Long-Term Love Gets Hard

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Episode 59: The Life Script: Why You're Living a Story You Never Actually Wrote

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Episode 58: The Trust Hangover: You Forgave but Can You Move Forward?

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Episode 57: I Knew Better… So Why Did I Do It Anyway? | Self-Sabotage, Behavior Change & Mental Health

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Episode 56: Who Am I Anymore? The Identity Crisis Nobody Warned You About

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Episode 55: Retiring the Good Girl: Breaking Free from People-Pleasing, Burnout & Perfectionism

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Episode 54: Can AI really replace your therapist—or is that a risky shortcut for your mental health? What Therapists Want You to Know

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Episode 53: Why Women Are Obsessed with ‘Heated Rivalry’: The Psychology Behind the Hype

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Episode 52: Friendships Change: Letting Go, Growing Apart & Finding Your Way Back

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Episode 51: "Well My Therapists says"...What Happens When Good Advice Works and When It Goes Rogue.

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Episode 50: Therapy Gets Messy Before It Gets Better: What No One Tells You About Real Change

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Episode 49: Dating Stress & Your Mental Health: Texting, Social Media Stress, Situationships and How To Get Real Connection

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Episode 48: Why Closure Is Overrated: Healing, Letting Go & Moving On Without the Final Conversation

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Episode 47: Quick Mental Health Tips for Anxiety Relief & Positive Thinking | Simple Daily Self-Improvement Hacks

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Episode 46: Love Without the Guessing Games: Healthy Communication, Boundaries & Relationship Clarity

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Episode 45 Bonus Episode: Give Us 20 Minutes: Relationship Clarity, Bravery, and Finding Your People

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Episode 44: Quiet Quitting, Loud Burnout: The Mental Health Cost of Corporate America

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Episode 43: Nearly Normal or Therapy Time? How to Know When It’s More Than Just Stress

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Episode 42: Things We Have No Business Doing (And Why That’s Actually Okay)

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Episode 41: Winter Hibernation or Isolation? How to Protect Your Mental Health During the Winter Months

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Episode 40: New Year, Healthier You: Building Better Habits for Mental Wellness & Personal Growth

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Episode 39: We’re Officially Over It: Post-Holiday Burnout, Boundaries, and Letting Go of the Chaos

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Episode 38: Family Roles Explained: How Dysfunctional Family Dynamics Shape Who We Become

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Episode 37: Recovery During the Holidays Supporting Sobriety, Mental Health, and Family Boundaries

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Episode 36: How to Protect Your Peace This Holiday Season: Therapist-Backed Stress & Anxiety Hacks

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Episode 35: The Self-Compassion Lab: How to Become Your Own Hype Person & Build Unshakable Self-Worth

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Episode 34: Burnout Reset: Simple Strategies to Reclaim Your Energy & Mental Health

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Episode 33: Holiday Survival Guide: Stress-Proof Your Mind, Budget & Boundaries

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Episode 32-Protect Your Peace: How to Advocate for Your Emotional Wellbeing Every Day

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Episode 31: Quick & Simple Mental Health Tips That Actually Work — Small Changes, Big Results… Starting TODAY

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Episode 30: Introvert, Extrovert, or Socially Anxious? Understanding Social Anxiety Disorder and How to Thrive

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Episode 29: Anxiety Triggers Uncovered: From Sweaty Palms to Panic Attacks

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Episode 28: Quirky Coping Skills That Actually Work: Nearly Normal Ways To Tackle Anxiety and Boost Your Mood.

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Episode 27-Unmotivated? How To Get Motivated When You Just Don't Feel Like It.

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Episode 26: Menopause, Mental Health, and Finding Balance: Part 2

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Episode 25-From Hot Flashes to Headspace: Understanding Menopause and Mental Wellness

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Episode 24: Hot Takes, Cold Coffee: TikTok Trends, Pop Culture & Mental Health

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Episode 23: Habits or Hiding? Are Your Habits Helping or Holding You Back?

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Episode 22: Women’s Emotional Load: Careers, Burnout, Fertility, Motherhood, and Mental Health Challenges

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Episode 21: The 5 Love Languages Explained: Strengthen Relationships, Communication and Emotional Wellness

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Mental Health Grab Bag: Weird, Wonderful & Nearly Normal Questions

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Microshame: Tiny Shame, Big Feelings: Coping with Everyday Guilt

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Everyday Moments That Make You Go Hmmm: Mental Health in the Mundane

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Say This, Not That: How to De-Escalate Conflict in Relationships

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Sober Summer Tips: Our Favorite Fun & Easy Mocktails for Mental Clarity and Self-Care

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Reframe Your Brain: How to Stop Negative Self-Talk and Build a Healthier Mindset

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Therapist Reacts: Viral Mental Health Tips — Helpful or Harmful?

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Breaking the “Good Girl” Spell: How to Stop People-Pleasing and Start Living

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Anxiously Depressed or Depressingly Anxious? Yep, We’ve Been There!

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But Seriously Have You Tried This Yet? Mental Health Hacks You Love To Hate

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Play Stupid Games, Win Stupid Prizes: Red Flags in Therapy and Life.

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Not Your Hallmark Mother’s Day: Real Talk About Moms & Messy Bonds and Finding Peace in Imperfect Relationships.

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Dating Smarter: Red Flags, Letting Go, and Protecting Your Peace

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Top 10 Ways to Annoy Your Therapist (And What They Wish You Knew!)

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Facebook fake out, self-help failures and Pinterest is concerned?

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Some love for the rain depression and running with spiders

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Rerouting Anxiety- Episode 3

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Therapy Buzz Words, Helping or Hurting?

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Nearly Normal-Toxic Traits & Self-Care