Other People's Problems

<p>Normally, therapy sessions are totally confidential — but this podcast opens the doors. In this season of Other People’s Problems, Dr. Hillary McBride explores the transformative power of psychedelics in a therapeutic setting.</p><p><br></p><p>With her psychological expertise, Dr. Hillary leads her clients through drug-assisted therapy, guiding them to new heights on their healing journeys. Experience these real, unscripted sessions firsthand as they unfold in each episode.</p><p><br></p><p>This season offers an unprecedented look at psychedelic psychotherapy, breaking new ground in the podcast space and demystifying this often misunderstood practice as a powerful tool in trauma recovery.</p><p><br></p><p>Season 5 of Other People’s Problems will be available everywhere on May 12, 2025. Hear episodes early and ad-free on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ai/channel/cbc-stories/id6443681642" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CBC Stories Premium</a>.</p>

Hillary's podcast pick: Mic Drop

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.

05-04
11:22

Introducing Food, We Need to Talk

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.

01-22
04:06

Other People’s Problems Introduces: On Drugs

On Drugs looks through the lenses of history, pop culture and personal experience to understand how drugs have shaped our world. Because even if it’s just caffeine or ibuprofen, there’s a good chance you’re on drugs right now. More episodes of On Drugs are available at: https://link.mgln.ai/toiuju

01-13
42:30

Introducing: Pulling the Thread with Elise Loehnen | Conflict as a Tool for Growth with Esther Perel

We’re sharing something special with you this week: an episode of Pulling the Thread with Elise Loehnen. On her podcast, the New York Times–bestselling author sits down with today’s leading thinkers to try to answer life’s big questions: Why do we do what we do? How can we know and love each other better? What does it look like to live a meaningful life?In this episode, Loehnen chats with the iconic therapist Esther Perel about what's underneath the conflicts in our relationships—what we're actually fighting about—and how we can turn those conflicts into connection.You can listen to more of Pulling the Thread at: https://link.chtbl.com/PTT

06-30
56:08

Sloane: Childhood trauma changes everything

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.

04-09
27:54

Maggie: When good moms need to be bad

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?

04-10
26:16

Steve: Sex is more than sex

Steve wants to have more sex with his wife. But is his focus on the bedroom obscuring a bigger issue?

04-11
30:56

OPP Extra - Hillary McBride interview

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.

04-13
14:18

Megan and Clark: Learning how to be married all over again

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.

04-16
33:25

Patti: Birth trauma

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?

04-17
20:58

Franklyn: Heartbreak in a digital world

Franklyn revokes his access to tracking his ex-wife's whereabouts through her phone. It's his last connection to her.

04-18
24:08

OPP Extra - 'Maggie' interview

'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.

04-20
17:01

Belle: The eating disorder voice inside

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.

04-21
25:29

Sloane: Putting a name on this problem

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?

04-22
27:57

Patti: Giving until it's all gone

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.

04-23
25:13

Ellie: Abusive with me, but loves our daughter

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?

10-29
26:18

Layla: Healing from rape

*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.

10-29
42:18

Ethan: Space for a new baby

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.

11-06
27:21

Guided meditation: Ease your anxiety

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.

11-06
10:36

Hannah: Coping with anxiety

Hannah's anxiety is out of control and that's making it hard to get through her day at work.

11-06
27:32

NordGreenVPN

Interesting.

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Lahela

Married for 16 years and complains that sex weekly isn’t enough.

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Jenna Dawn

Wish they would bring this podcast back...

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Ladel Lewis

This was awesome!!!!!

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Angela Dougherty

So glad to hear this. I understand and can relate. going through a similar experience with my mom and family. Thank you for sharing this.💗

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