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Listening to a mental health podcast isnt going to cureclinical depressionor ananxiety disorder.

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One thing a mental health podcastcando, though?

Of course, somber interviews about the latest scientific research on anxiety arent everyones thing.

Dont have the time or attention span for a lengthy dialogue?

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Listeners love it for its careful balance between seriousness and humor.

But the host ofTerrible, Thanks for Asking,Nora McInerny, wants the real answers.

Where Should We Begin?

Host John Moe isnt a licensed therapist as he takes every opportunity to tell listeners. But the writer does have an…

The show isnt all about meditation, though.

Each episode is available in both Spanish and English.

Its not all tips and tricks, though.

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I promise youve never heard anything like it.

Listen in on real people working through their problems with host Hillary McBride, PhD.

Not only is it deeply fascinating, but you inevitably learn something about yourself too.

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The guest lineup is no joke, either.

Along with her advice, Alexander doesnt hold back on sharing her own experiences.

And since every episode is less than seven minutes long, its easy to incorporate into your daily routine.

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