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The Hardcore Self-Help Podcast with Duff the Psych

The Hardcore Self-Help Podcast with Duff the Psych

De: Robert Duff Ph.D.
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Hey, friends! My name is Robert. I am a neuropsychologist and self-help author. In this podcast, I interview fascinating individuals and provide information about psychology, mental health, neuroscience, relationships, and more. I have been told that I ask amazing questions and that I am talented at breaking down complex science into digestible information. Come have a listen and let me know if you agree! Higiene y Vida Saludable Psicología Psicología y Salud Mental
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  • A New Approach to OCD: Internal Family Systems w/ Melissa Mose

    A New Approach to OCD: Internal Family Systems w/ Melissa Mose
    Nov 10 2025
    In this deeply informative episode, I'm joined by licensed marriage and family therapist Melissa Mose, LMFT, who brings 30 years of clinical experience to the table and a unique approach to treating OCD by integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS) with traditional methods like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). Melissa shares how a personal experience—her daughter's sudden-onset OCD—propelled her into the world of OCD treatment and changed the direction of her career. We talk through how OCD manifests, why traditional ERP can be both life-changing and difficult for people, and how IFS can offer a more compassionate, effective way to approach healing by helping clients access their internal "Self." We also discuss Melissa's new book for clinicians, her training work, and the upcoming OCD SoCal Conference happening online on November 15–16, 2025. 🧠 What We Discuss in This Episode: Melissa's unexpected path from literature and mythology to psychotherapy The sudden-onset OCD experience with her daughter that changed everything What OCD really is – beyond stereotypes – and why it's often misunderstood Core concepts of ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) How Internal Family Systems (IFS) works and its 8 C's of Self-energy Why combining IFS and ERP may provide better outcomes for some people "Self-led ERP" – Melissa's integrative model for treating OCD Real-life examples of recovery using this compassionate framework The importance of identifying OCD early, especially in kids Training efforts to help clinicians recognize and effectively treat OCD Hope for those who feel "too far gone" ⏱️ Episode Chapters & Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro to Melissa Mose and IFS for OCD 03:00 – Melissa's background and shift from English literature to psychology 08:00 – Early career in teen and family systems therapy 11:00 – Her daughter's sudden-onset OCD and the diagnosis of PANDAS 14:30 – Navigating confusion, misdiagnosis, and treatment discovery 18:00 – What OCD actually is: the obsession-compulsion cycle 22:00 – How compulsions generalize and worsen OCD 24:30 – Introduction to ERP and how it works 29:00 – What is Internal Family Systems (IFS)? 34:00 – Comparing IFS to ACT and other models 42:00 – Mapping OCD symptoms to internal "parts" using IFS 48:00 – A self-led approach to ERP: empowering the Self 50:30 – Client success stories and examples 55:00 – The rise of IFS in the OCD world 58:00 – Is IFS evidence-based for OCD? 01:00:00 – Melissa's "Self-led ERP" model explained 01:02:00 – Workbook and practical tools coming soon 01:04:00 – How to get started with IFS 01:08:00 – Inside Out, visualization, and self-awareness 01:10:00 – Making IFS for OCD more accessible worldwide 01:12:00 – Final thoughts: hope and next steps for those struggling 📚 Resources & Links from the Episode 🔹 Melissa Mose's Website https://www.melissamosemft.com/ 🔹 IFS for OCD Resources and Courses https://www.ifsforocd.com/blog 🔹 Melissa's Book: Internal Family Systems Therapy for OCD: A Clinician's Guide 📘 On Amazon: Buy here 📘 On Routledge: https://www.routledge.com/Internal-Family-Systems-Therapy-for-OCD-A-Clinicians-Guide/Mose/p/book/9781032583730 🔹 OCD SoCal 2025 Online Conference (November 15–16, 2025) 🌐 Full Program Info: https://ocdsocal.org/conference/ 🎟️ Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-online-ocd-conference-a-global-event-tickets-1531193865069?aff=oddtdtcreator 🎧 Stay Connected with Me 💌 Email: duffthepsych@gmail.com 🌐 Website: https://duffthepsych.com 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@duffthepsych 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/duffthepsych
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    1 h y 17 m
  • Celeb Chef Chris Valdes on Mental Health in Kitchens

    Celeb Chef Chris Valdes on Mental Health in Kitchens
    Nov 3 2025

    In this heartfelt and candid episode, I'm joined by Chef Chris Valdes—TV personality, cookbook author, and lifelong culinary artist—to talk about his powerful personal journey through the culinary world and the mental health struggles he's faced along the way. From growing up in a Cuban restaurant in Miami to rising to national TV fame, Chris has seen both the bright lights and the dark corners of the kitchen. He shares stories of family, grief, hustle, and healing—including why he took a year off from everything to rediscover himself.

    Whether you're in food service, struggling with burnout, or just love a good story with heart and spice, this one's for you.

    Timestamps / Chapters:

    [00:00:00] Intro & Chris's background
    [00:03:00] Earliest food memory: the flan and whipped cream incident
    [00:06:45] Growing up in a family restaurant
    [00:08:30] Father's imprisonment and family disruption
    [00:13:00] Early entrepreneurial spirit (orange hustling!)
    [00:17:00] High school struggles & turning point with Le Cordon Bleu
    [00:23:00] Launching his catering company at 19
    [00:26:00] First experience with depression & thoughts of ending it
    [00:29:00] Hitting a wall after a breakup & GMA meltdown
    [00:33:00] Psychedelic healing ceremony in Malibu
    [00:38:00] Rediscovering self through solitude, therapy, and boundaries
    [00:43:00] Toxic kitchen culture and normalizing mental health discussions
    [00:47:00] Holiday catering chaos and internal pressure
    [00:52:00] Advice on rest, recovery, and choosing yourself
    [00:56:00] What's next: books, new management, and the slow lane
    [00:57:00] Signature nostalgic dish
    [00:59:00] Go-to Latin spices (cumin, garlic, cilantro)
    [01:01:00] What young Chris would say to 2025 Chris
    [01:02:30] Where to follow and final thoughts

    Links -
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefchrisvaldes

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chefchrisvaldes

    His cookbook - One With the Kitchen: https://www.amazon.com/One-Kitchen-Recipes-stories-inspired/dp/0578886456

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    1 h y 3 m
  • Dr. Andrea Martinez Talks Gangs, Loss, Depression, and Learning Discernment.

    Dr. Andrea Martinez Talks Gangs, Loss, Depression, and Learning Discernment.
    Oct 10 2025

    Friends, welcome back to the Hardcore Self Help Podcast. This is my first interview back after a bit of a journey. I thought there was no better way to kick off this next phase of the podcast than by introducing you to a friend and brilliant human that I met in the interim.

    Dr. Amy Andrea Martinez is a professor of sociology with a focus on Chicano gang culture, incarceration, and abolition. She is a total badass, and she gets vulnerable about her experiences in this conversation. We discuss how her younger brother's arrest, the development of her identity as a Xicana woman, her experiences with depression and suicidality, and her decision to build armor around her heart this year before diving back into the heart of academia and book-writing. I really hope you enjoy this one.

    In this conversation, Dr. Martinez mentions this book: https://www.amazon.com/AM-Club-Morning-Elevate-Life/dp/1443456624

    Stay connected:

    Weekly newsletter: https://robertduff.substack.com – free tips, Q&A, and community updates.

    My website: https://duffthepsych.com – articles, resources, and ways to work with me.

    - Books & guides: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00NDY4THK?ccs_id=5c5cac88-b920-4fc3-809c-f592ad3b55d3 – practical mental-health guides and workbooks.

    - Instagram: https://instagram.com/duffthepsych – daily insights, behind-the-scenes, and community chats.
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    1 h y 15 m

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