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I’m Emma McAdam, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and my mission is to make mental health resources more easy to access. I take therapy skills and psychological research and condense them down into bite-sized nuggets of help.I’m here to spread the message that while mental illness is real, it’s common, it’s debilitating, it’s also treatable. There are dozens of research-backed approaches t... more

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Nervous system regulation has gotten oversimplified. Let’s clear up 3 big misconceptions about trauma, dysregulation, Polyvagal Theory, and healing.

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If gentle parenting isn’t working for you, or you want to learn how to create healthy discipline for your kids, learn how to get your kid to listen to you with Dr. Kat Green.

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Does an unanswered text or a small criticism send you into a spiral of “Nobody likes me” or “What’s wrong with me?” Rejection sensitivity can make real—or perceived—rejection feel intensely painful.

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Recent Guests

Kat Green
Board-certified child psychologist specializing in evidence-based parenting strategies.
Episode: How to Get Your Kid to Listen to You Evidence Based Parenting with Dr. Kat Green
Dr. Sharon Saline
ADHD expert and author
ADHD expert, author
Episode: 7 Real-Life Strategies for RSD with ADHD expert Dr. Sharon Saline
Aimie Apigian
Founder/author discussing biology of trauma
Biology of Trauma
Episode: The Biology of Trauma with Dr. Aimie Apigian
Tracey Marks
Psychiatrist specializing in biological contributors to mood disorders
Episode: 6 Medical Conditions that Impact Mental Health, Depression, and Anxiety with Dr. Tracey Marks
Myq Kaplan
Comedian and experiential participant in psychedelic therapy
Independent (comedian)
Episode: BONUS EPISODE: How to take Pyschedelics for Your Mental Health with Dr. Will Van Derveer and Mike Pesca
Will Van der Veer
Psychiatrist and psychedelic therapy researcher, co-founder of Integrative Psychiatry Institute
Integrative Psychiatry Institute
Episode: BONUS EPISODE: How to take Pyschedelics for Your Mental Health with Dr. Will Van Derveer and Mike Pesca
Ashley McGirt Adair
Founder President of the Therapy Fund, TEDx speaker, author
Therapy Fund Foundation
Episode: Racial Trauma - The Impact of Racism on Mental Health with Ashley McGirt Adair
Jessica Baum
Licensed Mental Health Counselor and author of two books on attachment
Jessica Baum, LMHC
Episode: How to Heal Attachment Wounds - Anxious or Avoidant Attachment styles w/ Jessica Baum
Deborah Dobson
Specialist in social anxiety; author of Living Well with Social Anxiety
Author, Living Well with Social Anxiety
Episode: Social Anxiety Skills That Actually Help w/ Dr. Deborah Dobson

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Emma McAdam
Host of the show and licensed therapist

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 3.2k ratings
  • Hmmm…maybe the therapists need therapy themselves

    While scrolling through your site I came upon your podcast on Immature Adults (2025). It could have been an insightful and informative session for your listeners. However, I found your interview with Jess Miller to be rather pedantic and insulting to one’s intelligence. The smug, snickering laughter at the beginning of the podcast from both of you was highly unprofessional. Jess Miller’s childish mimicking of someone’s behavior later in the podcast was appalling.

    I suggest you both give that pod... more

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    GoldCountryArtist
    United States18 days ago
  • Great tool with therapy

    I found this podcast while I’m looking for more information on some things I discussed with my therapist and the topics are easy to search through and I’ve found something to help me understand and expand on a lot of things I’m working on in my own personal journey

    Apple Podcasts
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    Krislyn~
    United Statesa month ago
  • therapy so white

    i started listening from episode 1. i stopped listening at the 07/21/2020 episode. emma mcadam had the nerve to say life is getting better for everyone. i have never heard any whiter bs. in the middle of a pandemic shutdown. i am so glad i wasn’t listening to this racist gaslighting in 2020. if you identify with white bs, you’ll love this podcast. for me, it’s zero stars but because i have here’s one star.

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    jazzyrani
    United Statesa month ago
  • Grateful

    Hooked after ONE episode. Such a breath of fresh air. Thank you for this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    audiodee
    United States2 months ago
  • Pragmatic. Real

    Authentic expert help. She is very likable. Thank you for helping me

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    Ratttters113123123123👊👊
    United States2 months ago

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How to Get Your Kid to Listen to You Evidence Based Parenting with Dr. Kat Green
Q: How can someone find a therapist or a psychologist or an education system that's going to help them?
Green suggests looking for behavior parent training or parent management training, asking providers what approach they use and what evidence supports it, and clarifying treatment goals and how progress will be measured. For child anxiety, family-based CBT may be combined with parent-focused support.
How to Get Your Kid to Listen to You Evidence Based Parenting with Dr. Kat Green
Q: Could you please teach our audience how can you get your kids to listen to you?
Green recommends first deciding whether an instruction is truly necessary, then gaining the child's attention, giving a short clear statement about what to do, and allowing time to respond. If the child does not comply, parents can use a consistent if-then consequence and reinforce steps toward compliance.
7 Real-Life Strategies for RSD with ADHD expert Dr. Sharon Saline
Q: What is rejection-sensitive dysphoria (RSD) and how does it relate to ADHD?
RSD is a heightened sensitivity to perceived rejection that can accompany ADHD, often resulting in intense emotional and physical responses. It sits alongside social anxiety and emotional dysregulation, and understanding this helps in recognizing it as a manageable pattern rather than a personal failing.
How to Heal Attachment Wounds - Anxious or Avoidant Attachment styles w/ Jessica Baum
Q: Can attachment styles be permanent, or is there room for change?
Attachment styles are not fixed; they can shift with neuroplastic changes and intentional healing, moving toward earned security when supported by safe, relational environments.
Social Anxiety Skills That Actually Help w/ Dr. Deborah Dobson
Q: What should someone do when physical signs of anxiety become overwhelming in social situations?
Pause when needed, use grounding techniques (e.g., breathing, cold water, small movements), and re-enter the situation with a plan to stay engaged. If necessary, take a brief break and then return to the interaction.

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A practical, psychology-forward show that distills therapy techniques, mental health research, and real-life strategies into concise, actionable guidance. Episodes center on emotional regulation, cognitive patterns, trauma, ADHD, and how physical health intersects with mental well-being, often featuring expert clinicians, researchers, and practitioners who translate complex concepts into usable steps for everyday life. A recurring strength is the host's clear, compassionate delivery and emphasis on bite-sized tools listeners can implement immediately, with occasional forays into emerging topics like psychedelic-assisted therapy and systemic factors such as racial trauma. The show stands out for its accessible explanations, structured action... more

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