The Hardcore Self-Help Podcast with Duff the Psych podcast

The Hardcore Self-Help Podcast with Duff the Psych

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!

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!

 

#447

A New Approach to OCD: Internal Family Systems w/ Melissa Mose

In this deeply informative episode, I'm joined by licensed marriage and family therapist M... more

10 Nov 2025

1 HR 17 MINS

1:17:26

10 Nov 2025


#446

Celeb Chef Chris Valdes on Mental Health in Kitchens

In this heartfelt and candid episode, I'm joined by Chef Chris Valdes—TV personality, cook... more

03 Nov 2025

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:43

03 Nov 2025


#445

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

Friends, welcome back to the Hardcore Self Help Podcast. This is my first interview back a... more

10 Oct 2025

1 HR 15 MINS

1:15:05

10 Oct 2025


#444

The Podcast is Coming Back.

Episode Summary: In this deeply personal solo episode, Dr. Duff returns to the mic after ... more

01 Oct 2025

19 MINS

19:06

01 Oct 2025


#443

437: Multicultural Identity, Somatic Healing, and Embodied Code Switching w/ Marcia Bonato Warren

In this insightful interview, I'm joined by Marcia Bonato Warren, a trauma-informed body t... more

18 Apr 2025

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:30

18 Apr 2025


#442

436: Facing Horrific Family Trauma & Finding Joy After Divorce

In this episode, Dr. Duff takes on two powerful listener questions in a raw and compassion... more

11 Apr 2025

24 MINS

24:53

11 Apr 2025


#441

435: Moving Past infidelity & Coping with Sudden Medication Changes

In this episode, I address two deeply personal listener questions that highlight the compl... more

04 Apr 2025

27 MINS

27:33

04 Apr 2025


#440

An Update From Robert

Just a quick update! Back to regularly scheduled programming next week!

28 Mar 2025

01 MINS

01:28

28 Mar 2025


#439

Chapter From My NEW BOOK - Bipolar Answers

Pre-Order Bipolar Answers <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Bipolar-Answers-Questions-Answe... more

14 Mar 2025

38 MINS

38:58

14 Mar 2025


#438

433: Stuck in Trauma & Embarrassed by Emotional Reactions

Episode 433: Navigating PTSD Triggers & Overcoming Shame In this episode of The Hardcore S... more

07 Mar 2025

32 MINS

32:47

07 Mar 2025


#437

432: What is High-Functioning Codependency? Terri Cole

In this episode of The Hardcore Self Help Podcast, I sit down with the incredible psychoth... more

28 Feb 2025

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:21

28 Feb 2025


#436

431: Pathological Demand Avoidance & Persistent Low-Grade Depression

Episode 431: Pathological Demand Avoidance in Coaching & Persistent Depression Welcome to ... more

21 Feb 2025

28 MINS

28:35

21 Feb 2025


#435

430: The Truth About Recovery with Dr. Mala

Episode 430: Integrative Approaches to Recovery with Dr. Malasri Chaudhery-Malgeri In this... more

07 Feb 2025

54 MINS

54:37

07 Feb 2025


#434

429: Coping with the Cruel World & Enduring Heartbreak

In this solo Q&A episode of the Hardcore Self Help Podcast, I answer two deeply personal a... more

31 Jan 2025

29 MINS

29:27

31 Jan 2025


#433

428: Overcoming Self-Hatred with Dr. Blaise Aguirre

In today's episode of the Hardcore Self Help Podcast, I sit down with world-renowned psych... more

24 Jan 2025

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:33

24 Jan 2025


#432

427: THE Guided Meditation you need for 2025

In this special episode of the Hardcore Self Help Podcast, I lead you through a guided med... more

17 Jan 2025

26 MINS

26:58

17 Jan 2025


#431

426: How to Find Purpose and Not Regret Your Life with Jordan Grumet

In this inspiring episode of the Hardcore Self Help Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Jordan Gr... more

10 Jan 2025

52 MINS

52:33

10 Jan 2025


#430

425: My Word for 2025!

In today's year-end wrap-up episode of the Hardcore Self Help Podcast (Episode 425), I ref... more

20 Dec 2024

18 MINS

18:34

20 Dec 2024


#429

424: Antidepressants are Making me WORSE & Stress is Waking Me Up Early

In this solo Q&A episode of the Hardcore Self Help Podcast (Episode 424), I tackle two lis... more

14 Dec 2024

30 MINS

30:51

14 Dec 2024


#428

423: Neurodiversity Playbook with Dr. Matt Zakreski

In today's episode of the Hardcore Self Help Podcast, I sit down with psychologist, profes... more

06 Dec 2024

57 MINS

57:14

06 Dec 2024


#427

422: Charles Duhigg on Becoming a Supercommunicator

In today's episode of the Hardcore Self Help Podcast, I sit down with Pulitzer Prize-winni... more

22 Nov 2024

58 MINS

58:25

22 Nov 2024


#426

421: Grieving your Therapist & Non-Suicidal Self-Injury

In this Q&A episode of the Hardcore Self Help Podcast, I address two insightful listener q... more

15 Nov 2024

26 MINS

26:00

15 Nov 2024


#425

420: Productive Failure with Dr. Manu Kapur

In today's episode, I sit down with Dr. Manu Kapur, a professor of learning sciences, to d... more

08 Nov 2024

47 MINS

47:27

08 Nov 2024


#424

419: Seth Godin - Using Strategy to Shape Your Life and Mental Health

In today's episode of the Hardcore Self Help Podcast, I'm thrilled to sit down with market... more

25 Oct 2024

45 MINS

45:12

25 Oct 2024


#423

418: Healing Childhood PTSD with Anna Runkle The Crappy Childhood Fairy

In this episode, I sit down with Anna Runkle, better known as the Crappy Childhood Fairy, ... more

18 Oct 2024

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:41

18 Oct 2024


#422

417: Podcast Updates and Random Show!

In this laid-back check-in episode of the Hardcore Self Help Podcast, I take you through a... more

11 Oct 2024

29 MINS

29:15

11 Oct 2024


#421

416: David Burns MD - "Feeling Good" Legend on Life, Legacy, and His New AI App

In today's episode, I had the absolute honor of sitting down with Dr. David Burns, a true ... more

27 Sep 2024

1 HR 23 MINS

1:23:43

27 Sep 2024