You don't have to sit on my therapy couch to get the good stuff! Psychological science is for everyone, and I'm breaking it all down on the podcast. Find help and hope for the issues that plague us! <br/><br/><a href="https://practicalpsychpod.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">practicalpsychpod.substack.com</a>
Practical Psych
Claim This Podcastby Kyrie Russ, Psychotherapist
5.0(29 reviews)
20 episodes
Updated Bi-weekly
Accepts GuestsHas SponsorsLocation 🇺🇸
46
Podcast Authority
BetaFairBased on show quality, social media presence, reviews, charts, and more
Quality65
Social0
YouTube0
Engagement71
Podcast Overview
You don't have to sit on my therapy couch to get the good stuff! Psychological science is for everyone, and I'm breaking it all down on the podcast. Find help and hope for the issues that plague us! <br/><br/><a href="https://practicalpsychpod.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">practicalpsychpod.substack.com</a>
Language
🇺🇲
Publishing Since
3/13/2024
Unlock The Full Podcast Authority Score Report
See how your podcast performs across key metrics
46
Podcast Authority
BetaFairBased on show quality, social media presence, reviews, charts, and more
Quality65
Social0
YouTube0
Engagement71
7
Excellent Areas
2
Good Performance
10
Growth Opportunities
excellent
Episode Length
56 minutes
Performing excellently!
good
Show Experience
20 episodes over 1.4 years
Recommendations available
Unlock the full report to see detailed tips
needs improvement
Publishing Consistency
Every 26 days
Recommendations available
Unlock the full report to see detailed tips
+16 More Metrics
Unlock comprehensive insights including:
- • YouTube presence analysis
- • Social media reach metrics
- • RSS compliance scoring
- • Podcast 2.0 features
- • Technical standards
What's Included in Your Full Report
Detailed Analytics
- Complete breakdown of all 19 authority metrics
- Personalized recommendations for each metric
- Industry benchmarks and comparisons
- Technical RSS feed analysis and compliance scoring
Growth Strategies
- Step-by-step action plans for improvement
- Quick wins to boost your score immediately
- Pro tips from successful podcasters
Get your free podcast insights report
See how your show performs across every key metric
Instant delivery
No spam
Attract Better Guests
High authority scores make your podcast more attractive to industry leaders and influencers who want to appear on credible shows.
Secure Sponsorships
Sponsors look for podcasts with proven authority and engagement. Your score demonstrates your podcast's value to potential partners.
Grow Your Audience
Understanding your strengths and weaknesses helps you make data-driven decisions to expand your listener base effectively.
1 verified contact email on file for Practical Psych
Pitch yourself as a guest, propose sponsorships, or reach out directly to the host.
Recent Episodes
August 10, 2025
Hoarding Disorder: More Than Clutter, with Cecilia Garrett
<p>Imagine living in a home so full of belongings that there’s barely room to walk — a space where daily life becomes unsafe and overwhelming. Hoarding Disorder affects 2–6% of the population, and it’s far more than just clutter.</p><p>In this episode of Practical Psych, I speak with an expert whose first experience with hoarding came from her own childhood home. We explore what Hoarding Disorder really is, common myths, how effective treatment works, and the best ways to support a loved one who’s struggling.</p><p><strong>About my guest: </strong>Cecilia "Ceci" Garrett, MSW, LICSW, is a therapist who specializes in treating Hoarding Disorder, anxiety, and trauma. Ceci's unique personal and professional experience with hoarding informs her advocacy efforts with individuals, families, agencies, and communities. Her passion is destigmatizing Hoarding Disorder through compassionate and engaging education about the importance of mental health treatment as a vital part of addressing hoarding behaviors.</p><p><strong>Ceci’s links:</strong></p><p>* Clinical Practice and Consultation Services: <a target="_blank" href="https://lighteningtheloadcounseling.com">https://lighteningtheloadcounseling.com</a></p><p>* Non-clinical supports and resources (including family & peer support): <a target="_blank" href="https://pensight.com/x/cecigrrtcc">https://pensight.com/x/cecigrrtcc</a></p><p><strong>Other resources mentioned in the episode:</strong></p><p>* International OCD Foundation: <a target="_blank" href="https://hoarding.iocdf.org/">https://hoarding.iocdf.org/</a></p><p>* Anxiety & Depression Association of America: <a target="_blank" href="https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd/hoarding-basics">https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd/hoarding-basics</a></p><p>* Self-help book: <strong>Buried in Treasures</strong> (found at all major booksellers)</p><p><strong>How to Listen: </strong>Listen at <a target="_blank" href="http://practicalpsychpod.substack.com/">practicalpsychpod.substack.com</a>.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/practical-psych/id1735799164">Listen on Apple</a>.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4rfxg4ISBrTecBG7EljW3b">Listen on Spotify</a>.</p><p>If you like the episode, please share it with a friend, share on your social media, or leave a rating or review on Apple or Spotify. Please and thank you!</p><p>Feel free to leave a comment or question about the episode at practicalpsychpod.substack.com</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://practicalpsychpod.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">practicalpsychpod.substack.com</a>
May 13, 2025
Unlearning the Urge to Worry, with Ben Eckstein, LCSW
<p>If your brain loves to spiral, rehearse worst-case scenarios, or treat every decision as if it’s life or death—you're in good company. If you're worried, anxious, and overthinking, this episode is for you!</p><p>Join me and my guest—an author and therapist—as we unpack the mental habits of worry and rumination that can take over our inner world. We’ll explore why these thought patterns feel so automatic, the beliefs that keep them alive, and how they quietly steal our peace and our ability to engage in problem-solving. You’ll learn how to break the cycle using practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and metacognitive approaches that help bring your mind back to the here and now—away from the endless parade of “what-ifs” that the mind has to offer.</p><p><strong>About my guest: </strong>Ben Eckstein, LCSW is a therapist specializing in the treatment of OCD, Anxiety, and OC-Related Disorders. Ben honed his specialty in OCD while working at McLean Hospital's OCD Institute in Boston. He's now the owner and director of Bull City Anxiety & OCD Treatment Center in Durham, North Carolina. Ben is the vice president of OCD North Carolina, the NC state affiliate of the International OCD Foundation. In addition to his clinical work, Ben is a speaker, trainer, and author.</p><p>His book, <strong>Worrying is Optional: Break the Cycle of Anxiety and Rumination That Keeps You Stuck</strong><strong>, </strong>was published in 2023. It’s available now via <a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com/Worrying-Optional-Break-Anxiety-Rumination/dp/1648482147">Amazon</a> or <a target="_blank" href="https://www.newharbinger.com/9781648482144/worrying-is-optional/">New Harbinger Publications</a>.</p><p><strong>How to Listen: </strong>Listen here at <a target="_blank" href="http://practicalpsychpod.substack.com/">practicalpsychpod.substack.com</a>.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/practical-psych/id1735799164">Listen on Apple</a>.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4rfxg4ISBrTecBG7EljW3b">Listen on Spotify</a>.</p><p>If you like the episode, please share it with a friend, share on your social media, or leave a rating or review on Apple or Spotify. Please and thank you!</p><p>Feel free to leave a comment or question about the episode on Substack.</p><p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://practicalpsychpod.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">practicalpsychpod.substack.com</a>
April 13, 2025
Who are You? Defining the Self and the Compassionate Observer Within
<p>At some point in your life, you’ve probably asked the question: Who am I, really?</p><p>If you’re like many of the people I meet in my therapy office, your sense of self can sometimes feel clouded—obscured by your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. We often fuse with our inner monologue, losing sight of the broader perspective. In the process, we may start to define ourselves through the eyes of a critic or as the product of our worst moments.</p><p>In this episode, I introduce you to the “self-as-context” model from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which invites you to take an observational stance. When we can observe our thoughts with a bit of distance, we create an opening to choose how we respond, rather than react. In that space, we make room for both self-compassion and accountability.</p><p>Let’s dive into what it means to become a compassionate observer of your own mind.</p><p><strong>How to Listen:</strong></p><p>* Listen at <a target="_blank" href="http://practicalpsychpod.substack.com/"><strong>practicalpsychpod.substack.com</strong></a>. If you subscribe (it’s free!), you will get new episodes delivered to your email.</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/practical-psych/id1735799164"><strong>Listen on Apple</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4rfxg4ISBrTecBG7EljW3b"><strong>Listen on Spotify</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>If you like this episode, please share it with a friend, share on your social media, or leave a rating or review on Apple or Spotify. Please and thank you! Feel free to leave a comment or question about the episode on Substack, but to comment you must first become a free subscriber.</p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://practicalpsychpod.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">practicalpsychpod.substack.com</a>
20 total episodes available
Deep-dive analytics for Practical Psych
Frequently asked questions
Have a different question and can't find the answer you're looking for? Reach out to our support team by sending us an email and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
- What is Practical Psych?
- How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates bi-weekly.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 7 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
Legal Disclaimer
Pod Engine is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with any of the podcasts displayed on this platform. We operate independently as a podcast discovery and analytics service.
All podcast artwork, thumbnails, and content displayed on this page are the property of their respective owners and are protected by applicable copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, podcast cover art, episode artwork, show descriptions, episode titles, transcripts, audio snippets, and any other content originating from the podcast creators or their licensors.
We display this content under fair use principles and/or implied license for the purpose of podcast discovery, information, and commentary. We make no claim of ownership over any podcast content, artwork, or related materials shown on this platform. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
While we strive to ensure all content usage is properly authorized, if you are a rights holder and believe your content is being used inappropriately or without proper authorization, please contact us immediately at hey@podengine.ai for prompt review and appropriate action, which may include content removal or proper attribution.
By accessing and using this platform, you acknowledge and agree to respect all applicable copyright laws and intellectual property rights of content owners. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of the content displayed on this platform is strictly prohibited.