Therapy in a Nutshell
Hosted by Emma McAdam · Therapy in a Nutshell -Emma McAdam
4.9from 2,869 ratings
- 301
- Episodes
- 123
- Transcribed
- 2,869
- Ratings
- Daily
- Cadence
- 2020
- First episode
- 150M
- YouTube views
About Therapy in a Nutshell
I’m Emma McAdam, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and my mission is to make mental health resources more easy to access. I take therapy skills and psychological research and condense them down into bite-sized nuggets of help.I’m here to spread the message that while mental illness is real, it’s common, it’s debilitating, it’s also treatable. There are dozens of research-backed approaches to treating depression, anxiety, and other mental illness. Change, growth, and healing are possible. Please keep courage! Try one little thing every day to improve your life and health and things can get so much better! Therapy in a Nutshell, and the information provided by Emma McAdam, is solely intended for informational and entertainment purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Emma McAdam is a licensed marriage and family therapist, the views expressed on this site or any related content should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health.Therapy in a Nutshell and it’s logo are Registered Trademarks of Therapy in a Nutshell, LLC
- Publisher
- Therapy in a Nutshell -Emma McAdam
- Category
- education · health & fitness
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 26 May 2020
- Latest episode
- 18 Sept 2026
Latest episodes
123 of 301 episodes have a transcript.
18 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
Emotional Regulation - How to Actually Sit with Your Feelings
4 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
When You Feel Worthless
21 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT
How I Dealt with Performance Anxiety (as an Anxiety Expert)
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Emotional Regulation - How to Actually Sit with Your Feelings
Published 18 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] I can feel those feelings and still be okay. Good job. You just practice feeling your emotions with curiosity. You've taken a step toward breaking the cycle of emotional avoidance and moved toward emotional regulation. You can practice this exercise on your own a few times a day or when pain comes up. Each time that you do, you show your brain that emotions and sensations are safe, that you can handle them, and you'll be less reactive to your feelings. As you regulate your emotions, you'll be free to choose actions that line up with the happy, purposeful life that you really care about. Thanks for being here. […]
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- YouTube views
- 150,014,414
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.8 / 5
- 604 ratings
- Spotify
- 4.9 / 5
- 2,265 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 87 / 100
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- 81
- Social presence
- 97
- YouTube
- 93
- Engagement
- 94
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