Life Is Hard Podcast
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.*
Podcasting since 2025 • 12 episodes
Life Is Hard Podcast
Latest Episodes
ADHD Is Hard- Part 1
Welcome to our two-part ADHD series! In part 1, Dr. Nicole and Dr. Jackie discuss misconceptions and stigmas surrounding ADHD, what ADHD ACTUALLY is (an executive functioning dysfunction) and how it works in the brain, and what the evaluation p...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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36:05
Anxiety Is Hard
This week's episode is like an anxiety boot camp! Dr. Nicole and Dr. Jackie explore the whole spectrum of anxiety- from low levels to full blown panic- as well as where anxiety comes from, why we all have it, and what to do to decrease anxiety ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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49:08
CBT is Hard
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-pl...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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38:54
Motivation Is Hard
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 perspectiv...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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38:31
First Sessions Are Hard
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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25:42