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 • 18 episodes
Life Is Hard Podcast
Latest Episodes
Starting Therapy Is Hard
Wondering if you should start therapy? This episode is for you! Dr. Nicole and Dr. Jackie explore some of the many reasons people might want to go to therapy and why it might be beneficial for you to begin your therapy journey.
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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23:39
Burnout Is Hard
This week Dr. Nicole and Dr. Jackie discuss all things burnout! They cover contributing factors to what can cause burnout, strategies to use to combat and prevent burnout, and how burnout can look and show up differently for people-- as it rela...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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42:29
*BONUS EPISODE* DBT Role Play- Part 2
Welcome to another bonus role-play episode! This episode portrays a role-play of a therapist improperly/ineffectively using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with a distressed patient. In this role-play, Dr. Nicole attempts to portray a therap...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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15:31
*BONUS EPISODE* DBT Role Play- Part 1
Welcome to our first role-play episode! This episode portrays a role-play of a therapist using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with a distressed patient. In this role-play, Dr. Nicole attempts to effectively use DBT to treat her patient (Dr....
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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26:31