Real Life with RDU Therapy
Real talk for real life. Parenting, work, relationships, and everything in between — with expert insight and a dose of humor.
Real Life with RDU Therapy is where modern parents, professionals, and families come to take a breath, get real, and find practical ways forward. Hosted by Dr. Melanie McCabe, a practicing licensed child and family psychologist, this podcast explores the everyday challenges that high-achieving parents face while raising kids in a world that rarely slows down.
From navigating burnout at work, juggling childcare, and managing aging parents—to handling big feelings, family chaos, and the constant pressure to “do it all”—this podcast is here to remind you that you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Each episode blends expert insights, real-life stories, and practical information you can use right away. Dr. McCabe also interviews thought leaders, business owners, and specialists across industries, giving listeners access to strategies that go beyond therapy and into whole-life well-being.
If you’re striving to raise resilient kids, care for yourself, and build a meaningful life (while still sneaking in a little humor and humanity), you’ll feel right at home here.
This podcast is an extension of the work we do at RDU Therapy
—helping families break cycles, build healthier patterns, and create more peace at home.
Connect with us on Instagram @rdutherapy or visit rdutherapy.com to learn more.
RDU Therapy from Raleigh, North Carolina.
Real Life with RDU Therapy
Latest Episodes
Behind the Decisions: How Local Policy Shapes Your Family’s Mental Health
Today’s conversation goes beyond the therapy room and into the decisions shaping mental health at a community level.I’m joined by Dr. Cheryl Stallings, Wake County Commissioner and licensed psychologist, along with psychologist Emily Kin...
Your Athlete’s Concussion Isn’t Treated Like It Was 10 Years Ago
If your child is an athlete, this is information you cannot afford to miss.Concussion treatment has changed significantly over the last decade, yet many parents, coaches, and even athletes are still following outdated advice that can del...
ADHD in Women: How Neurodivergent Women Can Thrive Not Just Survive with Peyton Gemmell
What does ADHD actually look like in women and why are so many high functioning, successful women just now getting diagnosed?In this episode, I sit down with Peyton Gemmell, founder of Lightminded, to talk about ADHD in women, late diagn...
Purity Culture, Sex, and Relationships: Healing Together with Jeremiah Gibson and Julia Postema
What happens when the messages you learned about sex, gender, and relationships long before adulthood still shape the way you connect today?In this episode of Real Life with RDU Therapy, I sit down with Jeremiah Gibson and Julia...
Dr. Matt on Gifted and Neurodivergent Kids: Emotional Intensity, ADHD, and Twice-Exceptional Truths
What if your “gifted” child is not just advanced, but overwhelmed, misunderstood, or struggling in ways no one is talking about?In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Matt Zaretsky, clinical psychologist and expert in gifted and neurodiver...