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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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Today we're focusing on finding emotional stability and calm through self-love. Not narcissism – not grandiosity or some kind of over-the-top shouting to the world how great you are. But what exactly self-love is and what it can lead to is our focus.... more

In this episode, Dr. Margaret gives her best advice about enmeshment, Anne Burrell’s suicide, and perfectly hidden depression to those that have reached out to her in the past few months.

This episode is kind of a grab bag; one comment from a woman ... more

Friendships are vital for your sense of well-being.

When you know that you have people that you can count on to be there for you when you need them, who you feel solidly connected to. that knowledge can offer a kind of grounding that's unshakeable. more

Choosing a career is one thing. However, knowing if it's the right choice for you or if you need to consider other alternatives? That can be more difficult.

In this enlightening episode, Dr. Margaret speaks with Ashley Stahl, the author of the best-... more

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Marisa Franco
Author of Platonic, How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make and Keep Friends
Author/Professor
Episode: 491 SelfWork: Friendships: How To Create and Keep Solid Connections
Ashley Stahl
Career coach and author, You Turn and You Turn TED Talks; host of The You Turn Podcast
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Episode: 490 SelfWork: How To Choose A Great Career and When To Change It
Terri Cheney
Author of Modern Madness; bipolar disorder advocate
Author, Modern Madness
Episode: 488 SelfWork: Bipolar Disorder: Terri Cheney Tells The Raw Truth
Dr. Theresa Lyons
Mom of a child with autism and a scientist/medical strategist
The Lyons Report / autismawetism.com
Episode: 487 SelfWork: Hope For Autism: A Conversation with Dr. Theresa Lyons
Dr. Peter Favaro
Forensic psychologist and author of Bad People Bible
Episode: 485 SelfWork: How to Get Bad People Out of Your Life
Matthew Buckley
Former decorated Navy fighter pilot and founder of the nonprofit No Fallen Heroes
Top Gun Options, Strike Fighter Financial
Episode: 484 SelfWork: Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy: One Man's Transformational Journey
Laura Day
New York Times bestselling author and speaker
Episode: 474 SelfWork: Healing Through Intuition: A Conversation with Author Laura Day
Dr. Whitney Casares
Author of Doing It All and pediatrician
Episode: 468 SelfWork: Stop Going Down The High-Functioning Rabbit Hole with Dr. Whitney Casares
Leslie Gray Streeter
Lifelong journalist, columnist for the Baltimore Banner, and author.
Baltimore Banner
Episode: 465 SelfWork: Families and Other Calamities: A Conversation with Leslie Gray Streeter

Host

Dr. Margaret Rutherford
Host of Self Work, mental-health educator and psychologist with a long-running focus on practical self-work and therapy literacy.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • 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 Statesa month 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
  • Bite-Sized Mental Health Learning

    I cane across this podcast and it has been a blessing. Dr. Margaret covers tough, current issues with compassion and empathy. She is soothing while also providing useful and actionable information. The length of the episodes is perfect and accessible for even the busiest individual.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kdeemo
    United States2 years ago

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The show is appreciated for demystifying therapy and making psychology accessible to a broad audience.
Listeners praise the host's compassionate, soothing delivery and practical, actionable guidance.
Reviews highlight the show's supportive community and timely coverage of issues like grief, trauma, and self-work.
Some listeners note ads can be disruptive, but the content remains valuable.
Guests and topics are felt to be deeply relevant to everyday mental health challenges.

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491 SelfWork: Friendships: How To Create and Keep Solid Connections
Q: What is the key takeaway you want listeners to apply from Platonic?
To reframe love to include friendships across different identities and levels of privilege, using curiosity and mindful communication to build durable connections.
491 SelfWork: Friendships: How To Create and Keep Solid Connections
Q: How can someone start applying these ideas in their own life today?
Start with small, concrete steps like recognizing vulnerable moments, practicing authenticity, and engaging in proactive acts of generosity with clear boundaries.
491 SelfWork: Friendships: How To Create and Keep Solid Connections
Q: Why did you decide to write a book about platonic relationships and their importance?
The author explains personal experiences of loneliness and a transformative friendship group, arguing that romantic love is not the only valuable form of connection and that platonic ties deserve central consideration.
490 SelfWork: How To Choose A Great Career and When To Change It
Q: Can you share a concrete example of choosing authenticity over money?
Ashley recounts declining a lucrative contract because it conflicted with her values and would have caused team friction, illustrating that long-term happiness and sustainable success come from staying true to your core beliefs rather than chasing short-term gains.
490 SelfWork: How To Choose A Great Career and When To Change It
Q: How do energy levels and introversion/extroversion play into selecting a core skill or career path?
She describes two dynamics: the 'what' of work (core skills) and the 'how' (execution style and environment). People should consider whether they thrive working alone or with others, and how that interacts with freedom, risk, and collaboration to choose roles that suit their energy.

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2. Ashley Stahl
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