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   E245 · 6 Mar 2026 · 12 min

   Hidden Medical Issues that Mimic Depression and Anxiety

   Depression and anxiety can come from physical problems like thyroid, hormones, sleep, or nutrient deficiencies—learn the top medical causes to check Learn the skills to Regulate your Emotions, join the membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membership How to Sleep Better Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiUrrIiqidTWdplSnedICFAMlMN-8ikae If you’re struggling with depression or anxiety, it might not be “just in your head.” Many medical conditions can mimic or trigger mood symptoms—things like thyroid imbalances, hormone changes, nutrient deficiencies, sleep…

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   E230 · 26 Feb 2026 · 30 min

   6 Keys to get WAY MORE out of Therapy

   Learn how to get the most out of therapy, how to choose the right therapist and how to know if therapy is right for you. Learn the skills to Regulate your Emotions, join the membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membership In this conversation, Emma McAdam and Barry Fell discuss how to maximize the benefits of therapy. They share practical tips, including the importance of setting clear goals, the therapeutic relationship, and the balance between insight and action. They emphasize the need for clients to be proactive, such as bringing a journal to sessions, and the significance…

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   E242 · 24 Feb 2026 · 33 min

   How to Manage Chronic Pain- w/ Author Alan Gordon LCSW

   Alan Gordon is the author of the Way Out, he developed and tested Pain Reprocessing Therapy as an evidence based treatment for Chronic Pain Learn the skills to Regulate your Emotions, join the membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membership In this engaging conversation, Alan and I delve into the concept of neuroplastic pain, exploring how the brain can misinterpret safe signals from the body as dangerous, leading to chronic pain. One speaker shares their personal journey with chronic pain, highlighting the confusion and frustration that arises from conflicting medical opinions…

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   E244 · 20 Feb 2026 · 28 min

   How Chronic Pain Gets Stuck in the Nervous System

   Back pain and other chronic pain can be managed with pain reprocessing therapy. Alan Gordon’s book The Way Out can teach you how to retrain your brain to manage chronic pain The Pain Psychology Center: https://painpsychologycenter.com/ The Way Out book: https://a.co/d/053sW1L0 Chronic Pain Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiUrrIiqidTXq4l8CetR1bQqoQfONrh4c Somatic Tracking Exercise: https://youtu.be/HeNRMr8uJbI Learn the skills to Regulate your Emotions, join the membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membership Chronic pain isn't "just in your head"—it's often…

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   E243 · 13 Feb 2026 · 42 min

   How IFS Works- Founder Dick Schwartz Therapizes Emma

   Internal family systems Founder Richard Schwartz does an IFS therapy session with Emma McAdam, we work with her inner critic and Self in IFS Sign up for my free Panic Attacks course https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/ending-panic-attacks-and-anxiety-attacks In this conversation, Emma McAdam interviews Dick Schwartz, the creator of Internal Family Systems (IFS), a therapeutic approach that emphasizes understanding the mind as composed of multiple parts. Schwartz explains how these parts can be influenced by trauma and how IFS helps individuals connect with their true Self to facilitate…

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   E227 · 23 Jan 2026 · 14 min

   How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others

   Want to learn how to stop comparing yourself to others? Jealousy is often seen as negative, but you can learn to deal with jealousy through curiosity and values work. Learn the skills to Regulate your Emotions, join the membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membership Sign up for my free Panic Attacks course: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/ending-panic-attacks-and-anxiety-attacks Jealousy and envy are emotions we all feel, especially when we get stuck in comparison—seeing someone confident or attractive and instantly wondering what’s wrong with us. But jealousy isn’t a…

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   E235 · 15 Jan 2026 · 30 min

   The Neuroscience of ADHD and Emotional Dysregulation

   If you have ADHD and your emotions feel overwhelming, fast, or hard to control—you’re not broken, lazy, or “too sensitive.” In this episode of Therapy in a Nutshell, I explain the brain science behind ADHD and emotional dysregulation—including delayed prefrontal cortex development, dopamine and norepinephrine differences, rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD), and why emotions can hit before your “brakes” have time to turn on. Learn the skills to regulate your Emotions, join the membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membership Up to 70% of people with ADHD struggle with emotional…

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   E234 · 13 Jan 2026 · 26 min

   High-Functioning Depression w/ Research Psychiatrist Dr. Judith Joseph

   High Functioning Depression looks like coping with depression by keeping busy and distracting yourself with overwork. Learn 5 ways to overcome depression in this interview w/ Dr. Judith Joseph Learn the skills to regulate your Emotions, join the membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membership Learn more about Dr. Judith's work and book: https://drjudithjoseph.com/ https://highfunctioningbook.com/ In this conversation, Dr. Judith Joseph discusses high functioning depression, a condition where individuals appear to be functioning well on the outside while struggling internally.…

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   E233 · 8 Jan 2026 · 14 min

   Is Choline the Missing Link in Anxiety? Let’s Look at the Data

   New research shows people with anxiety have lower choline in the brain. What choline does and is choline a good supplement for anxiety Learn the skills to Regulate your Emotions, join the membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membership Break the Anxiety Cycle in 30 days: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/anxietyskills New neuroscience research suggests that people with anxiety disorders have lower levels of choline in the brain compared to those without anxiety. In this video I explain what choline is, how it supports acetylcholine and the nervous system, and what this…

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    E232 · 1 Jan 2026 · 1 hr 11 min

    The Life-Changing Power of Making Repairs w/ Dr. Sarah Michaud

    Making amends, making repairs is even more powerful than self forgiveness or self-compassion. When you learn to fix the harms you've caused you can truly find emotional freedom. Learn the skills to Regulate your Emotions, join the membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membership Where to find Dr. Sarah Michaud https://www.youtube.com/@leavingcrazytown https://drsarahmichaud.com/ Ted Talk: Our story of rape and reconciliation - Thordis Elva and Tom Stranger https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyPoqFcvt9w In this conversation, Dr. Sarah Michaud and I explore the profound themes of…