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Mental Health
Therapy
Depression
Grief
Perfectly Hidden Depression
Parenting
Anxiety
Self-Acceptance
Relationships
Family Dynamics
Perfectionism
Trauma
Loneliness
Enmeshment
Empathy
Bipolar Disorder
Self-Compassion
Self-Improvement
Self-Care
Mindfulness

I'm Dr. Margaret, a psychologist for over 30 years, TEDx speaker, and the author of Perfectly Hidden Depression. I created The SelfWork Podcast in 2016 to explain mental health treatment and to give you the chance to consider therapy without thinking it's weird or that it somehow suggests you can't fix your own problems. My team is very honored that nine years later, SelfWork has earned nearly 5 m... more

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Dr. Nick Wignall speaks about the vital importance of emotional fitness and becoming the hero of your life. This whole concept is intriguing and suggests that finding and maintaining your own sense of agency - of having some sense of and belief in yo... more

This week – in fact to be punctual about it – on August 5th, 2026 – the first episode of the new Ted Lasso season will be released. Today, we're going to focus on the meaning of so many of Ted Lasso characters having secrets that they're keeping.... ... more

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EMDR Therapy is known for its treatment of trauma. Dr. Laurel Parnell teaches and demonstrates how it can be healing for emptiness and grief - when relationships were never loving and for when they're gone.

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Disillusionment is defined in psychology as a "belief collapse." And the grief that that implosion can cause can be very hard to work through.

Today's focus will be on how to do just that - get through disillusionment.

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Episode: 509 SelfWork: EMDR Therapy: How It Can Help Fill Emptiness and Release Grief with Dr. Laurel Parnell
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Episode: 503 SelfWork: Important Insights Into How to Interpret the Enneagram with Courtney Smith
Amy Kurtz
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Episode: 502 SelfWork: The Medical and Mental Trauma of Chronic Invisible Illness with Amy Kurtz
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Paul Gilmartin
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Episode: 500 SelfWork: Paul Gilmartin On Healing from Maternal Sexual Abuse
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Host

Dr. Margaret Rutherford
Host of Self Work Podcast; psychologist with 30+ years of practice; author focused on practical mental health insights.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • Invaluable Resource

    I’ve been a listener here since the very beginning of SelfWork, and have found truly incredible guidance, insight, and support from Dr. Margaret’s work over the years. This podcast has come to mean so much to me—thank you, Dr. Margaret!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RemyR1017
    United States22 days ago
  • Powerful Info

    Just found this podcast and I’m so glad I did. A tremendous resource with helpful specifics delivered well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hjhodges
    United States4 months ago
  • Love the Title

    As a therapist, I love that Dr. Margaret has created a resource for people who are not quite ready to venture into full-time therapy. I love the range of topics she covers and the guests she interviews. Great resource.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr. Nicole Theron Parkes
    United States5 months ago
  • Great, Extremely Helpful Podcast!

    I love Dr. Margaret and The Self-Work Podcast! It’s been so helpful to me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1977C
    United Statesa year ago
  • Have to skip the 2 minute long advert, easy listening, but actually only really relevant to women.

    Podcast Addict
    3
    Conrad B
    2 years ago

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Guests and topics are diverse, covering therapy, culture, and personal growth with warmth.
Listeners praise the host's compassionate, easy-to-follow delivery and practical tools.
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Many describe the show as a reliable resource for mental health education and self-work.

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510 SelfWork: Ted Lasso, The Pandemic and The Power of Secrets
Q: Your message, however, of Perfectly Hidden Depression hit home. How can someone begin to tell a trusted person they're struggling when they've perfected the image of being put-together?
Start with small disclosures that name a feeling or worry, choose a trusted listener, and remember that asking for help is a strength, not a weakness; therapy or professional support can provide structure to unpack deeply held secrets gradually and safely.
509 SelfWork: EMDR Therapy: How It Can Help Fill Emptiness and Release Grief with Dr. Laurel Parnell
Q: Can you tell us basically what EMDR is and how Attachment Focused EMDR changes that model?
EMDR centers on the therapeutic relationship and uses bilateral stimulation to process trauma, lighting up stuck memories to move them toward adaptive processing. Attachment Focused EMDR adds a developmental lens, emphasizes safety, and uses resources and a form of developmental repair to reframe early experiences and build internal support.
505 SelfWork: What's The Most Recent News For Depression Sufferers in 2026?
Q: How do you know if a relationship was meaningful to the other person, and how should someone find closure when that's uncertain?
The host discusses that emotional closure often has to come from within; if the other person's feelings aren't clearly shared, focus on internal forgiveness, gratitude for positive memories, and building a sense of peace for yourself.
507 SelfWork: How to Effectively Talk To A Perfectionist
Q: What should someone do if their partner is enmeshed with a parent and seems to prioritize the parent's needs over their own family?
Identify and name specific observations without blame, encourage smaller, manageable conversations, consider involving a therapist or family therapy to address enmeshment dynamics, and explore gradual steps toward deeper emotional transparency while respecting the person's need for control.
Introducing How To!: “How To Take Psychedelics for Your Mental Health with Dr. Will Van Derveer”
Q: Are ketamine and MDMA the same thing, and how robust are the findings that they work?
They are different substances with distinct mechanisms and evidence bases; ketamine has solid evidence for depression relief and rapid effect, while MDMA has shown promise but faced regulatory hurdles and mixed regulatory outcomes, with ongoing questions about how studies are designed.

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