
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 296 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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Emma is a genuine human being who truly loves her work. This podcast has been most helpful. Thank you so much.
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Great information, an example of what a caring therapist should be and shares skills to help your healing journey
Emma! Thank you for your work. I have been looking for this for years. Now I have actions to take when the ANTs are trying to drive the bus. This episode was immensely helpful and I’m excited to listen to more. Your friendly tone and simple examples are just what I needed today.
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Informational, practical mental health content that distills therapy techniques and scientific research into actionable tips. Episodes broadly cover anxiety, depression, trauma, embodiment, and therapeutic approaches (CBT, ACT, exposure, anxiety management, pain psychology, and psychedelic therapy discussions with clinical and experiential perspectives). A notable strength is concise, no-nonsense guidance with frequent calls to action, courses, and memberships. The show often features clinician hosts with guest experts and patients, offering both clinical insight and real-world application, making it helpful for listeners seeking approachable mental health skills and credible, research-based framing.
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