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The SelfWork Podcast

The SelfWork Podcast

By: Margaret Robinson Rutherford PhD
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I'm Dr. Margaret, a psychologist for over 30 years, TEDx speaker, and the author of Perfectly Hidden Depression. I created The SelfWork Podcast in 2016 to explain mental health treatment and to give you the chance to consider therapy without thinking it's weird or that it somehow suggests you can't fix your own problems. My team is very honored that nine years later, SelfWork has earned nearly 5 million downloads! Each episode features the popular listener question as well as interviews with outstanding guests, authors, and experts, adding to the wide diversity of topics listeners so appreciate. Regularly rated as one of the top mental health/depression podcasts out there (ranked as a top .5% internationally) I keep it short, casual, and focused on "what you can do about it." I'd love to hear from you. Please join me.

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Episodes
  • 505 SelfWork: What's The Most Recent News For Depression Sufferers in 2026?
    Jul 3 2026

    What's the most recent news for depression sufferers in 2026?

    That's the question Dr. Margaret researched today. Some new treatments are available now; some are still trying to get FDA approval. But there's a lot of promise out there, especially for what's termed treatment-resistant depression.

    There's also a new book out, Rethinking Suicide, that points out more recent research findings in suicide prevention.

    Order The Perfectly Hidden Depression Workbook - A stand-alone workbook exploring the ten traits of Perfectly Hidden Depression, with guided exercises to help you decide what to keep from your drive and perfectionism, and what to let go.

    Be a part of the conversation and join Dr. Margaret’s newsletter for one weekly email featuring the latest blog post and podcast episode.

    Have a question or comment? Send a voice message for possible use on the podcast. By recording, you give permission for your voice to be used on SelfWork!



    Our Sponsors:
    * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com
    * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com


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    20 mins
  • 504 SelfWork: Your Questions and Answers: Is Anorexia Back "In", Borderline Moms, and Mother/Son Enmeshment
    Jun 26 2026

    Dr. Margaret will focus today on questions and answers that listeners have sent her by either voicemail or email.

    First topic for today: Is anorexia back "in" as beautiful?

    Second: Why could you be allowing your mom (with borderline traits) to occupy such emotional space in your life?

    And third: If I'm openly sad when my son is getting ready to leave home, am I unintentionally setting him up to feel guilty?

    I so appreciate it when either listeners to the podcast or readers on my website comment to me, leave me a Speakpipe voicemail, or send in an email!

    So thank you to any and all of you who've sent in questions and comments. Keep them coming!

    Order The Perfectly Hidden Depression Workbook - A stand-alone workbook exploring the ten traits of Perfectly Hidden Depression, with guided exercises to help you decide what to keep from your drive and perfectionism, and what to let go.

    Be a part of the conversation and join Dr. Margaret’s newsletter for one weekly email featuring the latest blog post and podcast episode.

    Have a question or comment? Send a voice message for possible use on the podcast. By recording, you give permission for your voice to be used on SelfWork!



    Our Sponsors:
    * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com
    * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com


    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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    23 mins
  • 503 SelfWork: Important Insights Into How to Interpret the Enneagram with Courtney Smith
    Jun 19 2026

    Discover how to interpret the Enneagram in this episode of SelfWork! It's a personality test that's been around for decades. How is it different from other personality scales and what has made it so popular for so many years?

    Our expert speaker is Courtney Smith, who's a coach, group facilitator, and consultant who works with individuals and Fortune 500 companies to achieve change. She is a renowned practitioner of the Enneagram personality system, which she teaches alongside other personal development tools. She is the coauthor with Elise Loehnen of Choosing Wholeness Over Goodness. Courtney's newsletter is What We're Really Up To.

    Order The Perfectly Hidden Depression Workbook - A stand-alone workbook exploring the ten traits of Perfectly Hidden Depression, with guided exercises to help you decide what to keep from your drive and perfectionism, and what to let go.

    Be a part of the conversation and join Dr. Margaret’s newsletter for one weekly email featuring the latest blog post and podcast episode.

    Have a question or comment? Send a voice message for possible use on the podcast. By recording, you give permission for your voice to be used on SelfWork!



    Our Sponsors:
    * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com
    * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com


    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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    48 mins
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