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Life Is Hard Podcast

Life Is Hard Podcast

By: Dr. Nicole King & Dr. Jaclyn Gordon
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A psychology podcast that breaks the mold. Join Dr. Nicole King and Dr. Jaclyn Gordon for a show that goes beyond the usual self-help advice. Each episode is inspired by real questions from listeners and answered with the thoughtful, in-session feel of a real therapy conversation—just like you're in the room with us.


*DISCLAIMER: THIS PODCAST IS INTENDED FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.*

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Episodes
  • CBT is Hard

    CBT is Hard
    Jul 16 2025

    In this episode, Dr. Nicole and Dr. Jackie talk all things CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). They discuss what CBT is, different ways of applying CBT to treatment, specific techniques a CBT therapist would use, and they even do a live role-play of what a therapy session with a CBT therapist might look like.

    *DISCLAIMER* THIS PODCAST IS INTENDED FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.
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    39 mins
  • Motivation Is Hard

    Motivation Is Hard
    Jul 9 2025

    Have you ever struggled to "get motivated" or "stay happy"? So have we- because both of those things, as we know them, are not real! In this episode, Dr. Nicole and Dr. Jackie dive into the Motivation Myth and the Happiness Trap- two perspective shifts that can radically change the way you view your life and show up for yourself.

    *DISCLAIMER* THIS PODCAST IS INTENDED FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.
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    39 mins
  • First Sessions Are Hard

    First Sessions Are Hard
    Jul 2 2025

    In this episode, Dr. Nicole and Dr. Jackie dive into what a first session with a client or patient might look like as their therapist. They discuss general principles that should be part of all first sessions, and what to focus on in the first session regardless of the type of patient you are seeing for therapy.

    *DISCLAIMER* THIS PODCAST IS INTENDED FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.
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    26 mins
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