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: 190
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
Unmasking Manipulation in Toxic Relationships
Dr Kibby McMahon unpacks what manipulation looks like in close relationships, especially where BPD, NPD and intense emotions are present. She explains common tactics, questions stereotypes about pers…
How to Set Healthy Boundaries in High-Conflict Relationships
Focuses on how to set clear, respectful boundaries in emotionally intense, high-conflict relationships using a DBT-based framework. Emphasises avoiding criticism and control, and instead centring on …
"That Never Happened": How Out-Of-Control Emotions Warps Memory
Dr Kibby McMahon explains how intense emotions can twist memory, leading to very different versions of the same event. She offers practical ways to respond when a loved one insists "that never happen…
Unpacking the Controversy: BPD vs. CPTSD and the Path to Healing with Kaytlyn Gilner
Jacqueline Trumbull and guest Kaytlyn Gilner talk through the controversy around BPD and CPTSD, touching on misdiagnosis, stigma, and trauma. They also share how DBT skills and healthier boundaries c…
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