Andrew has been working on connecting with others. Although he is making great strides, Andrew is finding it hard to connect with his wife. As the corona virus forces him to close his restaurant and isolate at home with his family, Andrew must get vulnerable and ask for what he's been longing for — intimacy.
May 26, 2020•26 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Food, We Need to Talk from WBUR follows one woman's quest to end her war with food. Hosts Juna Gjata and Dr. Eddie Phillips wield solid science, medical knowledge, common sense and an endless supply of dad jokes to teach us how to eat better and feel better about it.
Jan 22, 2020•4 min
Recorded in front of a live theatre audience at the HotDocs Podcast Festival, Hillary McBride discusses how our families shape us for better and for worse by digging deeper into Sloane's story and her own. Featuring special expert panellists Kwame McKenzie and Tina Malti.
Jan 23, 2019•49 min
"You don't get rid of shadow, you learn how to use it. There is strength and goodness and power even in the shadow" - Hillary
Nov 27, 2018•29 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Shame keeps Dave from connecting with other people. He finds a way to reach toward Hillary.
Nov 27, 2018•32 min•Season 2Ep. 8
As Sloane prepares to welcome her first child, she confronts the painful relationship she has with her own mother and her wish the relationship could end.
Nov 20, 2018•28 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Franklyn has begun dating again after his divorce. But hurt and fear from the past are making it hard for him to dive in to new love.
Nov 20, 2018•24 min•Season 2Ep. 6
*Warning: This episode references suicide and may be triggering for some listeners. When someone you love is suicidal, talking about it is daunting. In this podcast extra, host Hillary McBride, producer Jodie Martinson, and expert guest Lu Ripley get real about how to have candid conversations and ask that terrifying question: "Do you want to kill yourself?"
Nov 13, 2018•22 min
*Warning: This episode references suicide and may be triggering for some listeners. Belle is feeling suicidal and like a bad parent. Hillary talks with her about the idea of a "good enough" mom.
Nov 13, 2018•32 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Hannah's anxiety is out of control and that's making it hard to get through her day at work.
Nov 06, 2018•26 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Host Hillary McBride advises her client Hannah to listen to a guided mediation on her commute to help ease her anxiety. Here's one for you to use, with Hillary as your guide.
Nov 06, 2018•10 min
Hillary works with Ethan to imagine playing and connecting with his new baby. He's worked for years to process the terrifying experience of almost losing his wife during the birth of their first child.
Nov 06, 2018•26 min•Season 2Ep. 3
*Warning: This episode details a sexual assault and may be triggering for some listeners. A chance encounter at the pool has triggered Layla to remember a sexual assault. In this session, she begins to heal.
Oct 30, 2018•41 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Ellie's decision to leave her abusive relationship has restored her sparkle. But how does she foster a good relationship between him and their daughter without getting hurt again?
Oct 30, 2018•25 min•Season 2Ep. 1
If you liked how Other People's Problems let you into the minds and hearts of ordinary people you'll love Mic Drop. Listen in as teenagers share their mood-swinging, dream-chasing, rule-breaking dramas and adventures.
May 04, 2018•11 min
Patti strives to be perfect and does so much for her son and husband. Hillary helps her see that giving even more is not the answer.
Apr 23, 2018•24 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Hillary introduces Sloane to the idea of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder to help her understand why she feels so overwhelmed at times. But will the diagnosis help Sloane feel more or less empowered to change?
Apr 22, 2018•27 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Belle has a voice inside her head that torments her with messages of self-hate. She turns to food to feel better. Hillary tries to help her with a therapy called EMDR.
Apr 21, 2018•24 min•Season 1Ep. 7
'Maggie' talks with OPP creator and producer Jodie Martinson about what it was like to be a part of the podcast, and how the microphone in the room affected her.
Apr 20, 2018•15 min
Franklyn revokes his access to tracking his ex-wife's whereabouts through her phone. It's his last connection to her.
Apr 18, 2018•23 min•Season 1Ep. 6
The birth of Patti's son still haunts her today. What can she do to overcome those memories that are keeping her stuck in guilt and regret?
Apr 17, 2018•20 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Megan and Clark are going through some major life changes. Clark welcomes the change. Megan is supportive yet can't help but miss what's been lost along the way.
Apr 16, 2018•32 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Creator and producer of Other People's Problems Jodie Martinson sits down with Hillary to explain how OPP was made, and what challenges they faced in putting it together.
Apr 13, 2018•14 min
Steve wants to have more sex with his wife. But is his focus on the bedroom obscuring a bigger issue?
Apr 11, 2018•30 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Sometimes we use thrills - even illegal ones - to lift our mood when we're feeling down. Maggie is a stay-at-home mom who struggles with the humdrum of raising little ones. But can she find a way to feel proud and powerful without resorting to destructive thrills?
Apr 10, 2018•25 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Sloane is planning her wedding, but childhood memories make her fearful of what could go horribly wrong. Although she's excited to start a new stage of her life, she's having nightmares of her wedding day. They all revolve around her mother.
Apr 09, 2018•27 min•Season 1Ep. 1
