Life Is Hard Podcast
Episodes
Getting Into Grad School is Hard
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Curious about how grad school for psychology works? Thinking about possibly starting a career in the mental health field? Need help getting into grad ...
Starting a Private Practice is Hard
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We are excited to bring on our first guest- Maya Topitzer- to the podcast for this informative conversation about the most important business elements...
Parenting Is Hard
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Parenting is the hardest job in the world, and we're here to help! Tune in to this episode to learn some parenting tips, tricks, and scripts from...
Holidays Are Hard
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel the pressure to "be happy" during the holiday season when you are actually really struggling? You're not alone!! The h...
Perfectionism is Hard
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you struggle with perfectionism or perfectionistic traits? Do you find making mistakes very distressing? If so, this episode is for you! Dr. Nicole...
Approaches to Therapy Pt. 2
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Nicole and Dr. Jackie received a question from a viewer asking to explain the different types of approaches to therapy. There are many different t...
Approaches to Therapy Pt. 1
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Nicole and Dr. Jackie received a question from a viewer asking to explain the different types of approaches to therapy. There are many different t...
Change Is Hard
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why is change so difficult? Why can't we just automatically adjust to changes or transitions in our lives? What can help me adjust to change more...
*BONUS EPISODE* Answering Misconceptions About Therapy
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Nicole and Dr. Jackie have heard a lot of misconceptions, biases, stigmas, and misinformation about therapy throughout their time in the mental he...
Starting Therapy Is Hard
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering if you should start therapy? This episode is for you! Dr. Nicole and Dr. Jackie explore some of the many reasons people might want to go to ...
Burnout Is Hard
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Dr. Nicole and Dr. Jackie discuss all things burnout! They cover contributing factors to what can cause burnout, strategies to use to combat...
*BONUS EPISODE* DBT Role Play- Part 2
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another bonus role-play episode! This episode portrays a role-play of a therapist improperly/ineffectively using Dialectical Behavior Thera...
*BONUS EPISODE* DBT Role Play- Part 1
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our first role-play episode! This episode portrays a role-play of a therapist using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with a distressed pa...
OCD Is Hard
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Dr. Nicole and Dr. Jackie break down what it actually means to struggle with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). They bu...
ADHD is Hard- Part 2
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our ADHD two-part series! In today's episode, Dr. Nicole and Dr. Jackie discuss some skills and strategies you can try if you are...
ADHD Is Hard- Part 1
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our two-part ADHD series! In part 1, Dr. Nicole and Dr. Jackie discuss misconceptions and stigmas surrounding ADHD, what ADHD ACTUALLY is (...
Anxiety Is Hard
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is like an anxiety boot camp! Dr. Nicole and Dr. Jackie explore the whole spectrum of anxiety- from low levels to full blown ...
CBT is Hard
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Nicole and Dr. Jackie talk all things CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). They discuss what CBT is, different ways of applying CB...
Motivation Is Hard
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever struggled to "get motivated" or "stay happy"? So have we- because both of those things, as we know them, are not rea...
First Sessions Are Hard
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Nicole and Dr. Jackie dive into what a first session with a client or patient might look like as their therapist. They discuss ge...
Boundaries Are Hard
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a hard time setting boundaries in your relationships? With family, friends, coworkers, or romantic partners? If so, this episode is for yo...
Dating Is Hard
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Having a hard time finding the right person for you? You are not alone! Dating is hard, and we're here to help. In this episode, Dr. Nicole and D...
Becoming a Psychologist is Hard
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Nicole and Dr. Jackie give an overview of the path to becoming a clinical psychologist. From undergrad to post-graduate school and everything in b...
Ruminating is Hard
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever found yourself unable to stop thinking about something, no matter how hard you try to get rid of the thoughts? Ruminating and overthinki...
Acceptance is Hard
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is acceptance? How do I accept a reality that I do not want to be true? In this episode, Dr. Nicole and Dr. Jackie explore the skill of radical a...
Breakups Are Hard (Romantic, Friendship, & Job Breakups)
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Nicole and Dr. Jackie dive into how to deal with all different types of breakups-- romantic, friendship, and losing your job. Thi...
Intro Episode - Meet Your Hosts Dr. Nicole & Dr. Jackie!
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet your hosts of the Life is Hard Podcast - Dr. Nicole King and Dr. Jaclyn Gordon! We are two licensed clinical psychologists working in New York Ci...