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.
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Real Life with RDU Therapy
Designing Your Life with Sabrina Ray: Turning Chaos Into Clarity
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In this episode, I sit down with Sabrina, a human-centered design leader and mom of three, to explore how the principles of design thinking can be applied far beyond products and workflows — all the way into how we live, parent, and build families.
We talk about what it means to move from reactive to intentional, how to simplify the complexity of everyday life, and why clarity is such a powerful tool when you’re juggling kids, work, and everything in between. Sabrina shares her perspective on creating environments — at work and at home — that align with your values and vision, while still leaving room for flexibility and joy.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re stuck in survival mode or wondering how to bring more intention into your days, this conversation will leave you inspired and equipped with practical ways to “design your life” in a way that works for you.
9/30/25