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

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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Latest Episodes

What's the most recent news for depression sufferers in 2026?

That's the question Dr. Margaret researched today. Some new treatments are available now; some are still trying to get FDA approval. But there's a lot of promise out there, especially for... more

Dr. Margaret will focus today on questions and answers that listeners have sent her by either voicemail or email.

First topic for today: Is anorexia back "in" as beautiful?

Second: Why could you be allowing your mom (with borderline traits) to occ... more

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Discover how to interpret the Enneagram in this episode of SelfWork! It's a personality test that's been around for decades. How is it different from other personality scales and what has made it so popular for so many years?

Our expert speaker is C... more

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In this SelfWork episode, Dr. Margaret interviews an expert on medical and mental trauma of chronic illness - Amy Kurtz.

194 million Americans–more than 76 percent of the population–are living with chronic illness. Many eventually stabilize, but wha... more

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Amy Kurtz
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Episode: 502 SelfWork: The Medical and Mental Trauma of Chronic Invisible Illness with Amy Kurtz
Will Van der Veer
Psychiatrist and psychedelic researcher; co-founder of Integrative Psychiatry Institute
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Episode: Introducing How To!: “How To Take Psychedelics for Your Mental Health with Dr. Will Van Derveer”
Myq Kaplan
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Paul Gilmartin
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Episode: 500 SelfWork: Paul Gilmartin On Healing from Maternal Sexual Abuse
Dr. Rady Rahban
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Episode: 498 SelfWork: Plastic Surgery: Understanding Its Psychological Side with Dr. Rady Rahban
Marlee Liss
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Survivors for Justice Reform; marleyliss.com
Episode: 496 SelfWork: Restorative Justice: Marlee Liss on Rape and Her Path to Healing
Dr. Tara Cousineau
Clinical psychologist, yogi, and author
Harvard Counseling and Mental Health Services; author of The Perfectionist's Dilemma
Episode: 494 SelfWork: Masterclass: Befriending Your Inner Critic with Dr. Tara Cousineau
Marisa Franco
Author of Platonic, How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make and Keep Friends
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Episode: 491 SelfWork: Friendships: How To Create and Keep Solid Connections

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
  • 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 States3 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 States4 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
  • Learning a lot

    Margaret has so many insights and the ability to convey complex mental health issues in a way that is easy to understand. She also just brings so much warmth and compassion to her episodes. A great podcast to listen to if you are looking to learn or make positive changes in your life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lucy M.P
    United States2 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.
Some listeners note ads affect flow, but content remains valuable and actionable.
Many describe the show as a reliable resource for mental health education and self-work.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
504 SelfWork: Your Questions and Answers: Is Anorexia Back "In", Borderline Moms, and Mother/Son Enmeshment
Q: I don't really know how to explain my situation. How do I address a mother who was emotionally unavailable and still maintain a relationship without letting her dysfunction continue to hurt me?
Acknowledge the history and the impact it had, recognize that the parent's capacity for empathy may be limited, and actively work on creating boundaries and seeking support elsewhere to meet your emotional needs. Consider therapy to process grief, establish boundary conversations, and practice radical acceptance to reduce ongoing emotional harm while gradually redefining the relationship in a healthier, more sustainable way.
503 SelfWork: Important Insights Into How to Interpret the Enneagram with Courtney Smith
Q: What is a common misconception about Enneagram tests, and how can people get more value from them?
Tests are snapshots; the real value comes from using them to build self-awareness, exploring underlying beliefs, and applying the insights with other modalities to foster change.
503 SelfWork: Important Insights Into How to Interpret the Enneagram with Courtney Smith
Q: How should a Self Work listener engage with Enneagram results to make them meaningful?
Treat the results as a starting point, then explore the top few types with reading and inquiry over a few months, looking at both the behavior and the underlying motivations or fears to understand which type fits best.
500 SelfWork: Paul Gilmartin On Healing from Maternal Sexual Abuse
Q: How did boundary-setting with his mother impact his healing journey?
Setting firm boundaries allowed him to protect his mental health and pursue healthier relationships, though it was painful and required acknowledging past hurts without revisiting them in ways that would retraumatize him.

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5. Paul Gilmartin
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