A Little Help For Our FriendsA Little Help For Our Friends
Jacqueline Trumbull and Kibby McMahon
'A Little Help For Our Friends' offers compassionate insights into mental health with Jacqueline Trumbull and Dr. Kibby McMahon.
Episodes: 202
A Little Help For Our Friends: Mental Health Insights and Real Talk
Curious about what your loved ones might be going through mentally? 'A Little Help For Our Friends' offers a compassionate and informative take on mental health. Hosted by Jacqueline Trumbull, a Bachelor alum and Ph.D. student, alongside Dr. Kibby McMahon, a psychologist and Intent FitHouse owner, this podcast dives into the psychological struggles that often remain hidden. Both hosts are Duke University clinical psychology Ph.D. trainees, learning and sharing right alongside their listeners.
They blend scientific knowledge with personal anecdotes and listener stories, making each episode feel like a chat with well-informed friends. From tackling topics like ADHD and emotional abuse to discussing sleep disorders and postpartum depression, Jacqueline and Kibby cover a wide array of mental health issues. They don't shy away from tough conversations, whether it's about codependency or the nuances of guilt versus shame.
The podcast also features guest appearances from Bachelor Nation members like Zac Clark, who speaks on addiction recovery, and Ben Higgins, who discusses loneliness. Experts like sleep specialist Dr. Jade Wu also join in to provide professional insights. Whether you're seeking to understand your own mental health better or looking for ways to support someone else, 'A Little Help For Our Friends' offers valuable perspectives. The hosts' mix of evidence-based learning and personal stories creates an engaging and relatable experience.
Tune in for new episodes every Wednesday and gain a deeper understanding of the relational nature of mental health.
Latest Episodes
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Dr Kibby McMahon outlines six evidence-based ways loved ones can support someone in addiction recovery while safeguarding their own wellbeing. The episode blends her personal experience with practica…
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Dr Kibby McMahon reflects on a turbulent year and shares three major lessons about changing unhealthy roles, staying consistent with support, and the deep struggles many families face around mental i…
oes Therapy Really Have to Take Years?
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