144 Episodes

  1. Understanding Others' Minds: The Science of Mind-Reading in Borderline Personality Disorder

    Published: 6/18/2025

  2. The Science of Co-Regulation: Building Safety in Relationships

    Published: 6/11/2025

  3. When One Chases and the Other Runs: Understanding the Pursuer-Withdrawer Dynamics in Couples

    Published: 6/4/2025

  4. Self-Hatred: Wrestling With The Hidden Demon

    Published: 5/21/2025

  5. Sex After Trauma: How PTSD Affects Sexual Intimacy

    Published: 5/14/2025

  6. Interview with Dr. Jordan Quaglia: The Science of We-Care beyond Self-Care

    Published: 5/7/2025

  7. Triangulation: How Loved Ones Get Stuck in Toxic Relationship Dynamics

    Published: 4/30/2025

  8. Interview with Paula Croxson: An Insider Look into Polyamory

    Published: 4/23/2025

  9. Interview with Madison Errichiello: Love is Blind, Loss, and Healing through Trauma

    Published: 4/16/2025

  10. Self-Pity: The Social Costs of Wallowing In Your Troubles

    Published: 4/9/2025

  11. MySpace Top Eight: How We're Haunted By Our Teenage Popularity

    Published: 4/2/2025

  12. Long-Distance Love: Making It Work When Miles Apart

    Published: 3/26/2025

  13. Your Brain on Extremes: How All-or-Nothing Thinking Affects Mental Health

    Published: 3/19/2025

  14. Arrested Development: The Generational Trauma of Emotionally Immature Parents

    Published: 3/12/2025

  15. Why Are They Acting Like a Child? Understanding Emotional Immaturity

    Published: 3/5/2025

  16. Interview with Dr. Blaise Aguirre: Confronting the Shadows of Self-Hatred

    Published: 2/26/2025

  17. Transforming Defensiveness: From Conflict to Connection in Relationships

    Published: 2/19/2025

  18. Navigating the Complex Family Dynamics of a New Marriage

    Published: 2/12/2025

  19. Exploring Ethical Non-Monogamy: Redefining Commitment and Navigating Open Relationships

    Published: 2/5/2025

  20. Interview with Dr. Marina Rosenthal: Unlocking the Secrets of Sexual Health and Intimacy through Sex Therapy

    Published: 1/29/2025

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A LITTLE HELP FOR OUR FRIENDS is a mental health podcast hosted by Jacqueline Trumbull (Bachelor alum, Ph.D student) and Dr. Kibby McMahon (clinical psychologist and cofounder of KulaMind). The podcast sheds light on the psychological issues your loved ones could be struggling with and provides scientifically-informed perspectives on various mental health topics like dealing with toxic relationships, narcissism, trauma, and therapy. As two clinical psychologists from Duke University, Jacqueline and Dr. Kibby share insights from their training on the relational nature of mental health. They mix evidence-based learning with their own personal examples and stories from their listeners. Episodes are a range of conversations between Kibby & Jacqueline themselves, as well as with featured guests including Bachelor Nation members such as Zac Clark speaking on addiction recovery, Ben Higgins on loneliness, and Jenna Cooper on cyberbullying, as well as therapists & doctors such as sleep specialist Dr. Jade Wu, amongst many others. Additional topics covered on the podcast have included fertility, gaslighting, depression, mental health & veterans, mindfulness, and much more. Episodes are released every other week. For more information, check out www.ALittleHelpForOurFriends.comDo you need help coping with a loved one's mental or emotional problems?  Check out www.KulaMind.com, an exclusive community where you can connect other fans of "A Little Help" and get support from cohosts Dr. Kibby and Jacqueline.