Life's Dirty Little Secrets Podcast | Breaking Silence Around the Secrets We All Carry
Episodes
Secret #79: Fierce Compassion with Dr. Dennis Tirch
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Secret #79: Fierce Compassion with Dr. Dennis Tirch
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Secret #78: The Healing in Horror Films with Dr. Amy Beddows
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recommended EpisodesSecret #26: Victim Blame with Dr. Amy Beddows Secret #74: The Cost of Pretending with Jonathan Kanter Secret #72: Transforming G...
Secret #77: The Paradox of the Overwhelmed with Dr. Kerry Makin-Byrd
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recommended EpisodesSecret #76: AgeismSecret #75: Impossible MasculinitySecret #72: Transforming Guilt and ShameWhy does it feel like no matter how mu...
Secret #76: Ageism wtih Claudia Drossel
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recommended EpisodesSecret #72: Transforming Guilt and ShameSecret #74: The Cost of PretendingSecret #75: Impossible MasculinityWhat if aging isn’t ...
Secret #75: Impossible Masculinity with Ruth Whippman
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recommended EpisodesSecret #73: The Confidence ParadoxSecret #72: Transforming Guilt and ShameSecret #74: The Cost of PretendingWhat does it actually ...
Secret #74: The Cost of Pretending with Jonathan Kanter
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recommended EpisodesSecret #62: The Connection Paradox with James CordovaSecret #64: Moral Outrage with Kurt Gray Secret #70: So Many Paradoxes with ...
Secret #73: The Confidence Paradox with Michael Herold
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Secret #72: Transforming Guilt and Shame with Dr. Carolyn Allard
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recommended EpisodesSecret #5: Body Shame with Emily SandozSecret #7: Parental Guilt with Dr. Yael SchonbrunSecret #26: Victim Blame with Dr. Amy Bedd...
Secret #71: What a Terminal Diagnosis Taught Me About Living with Dr. Ray Owen and Sam Stroud
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Secret #70: So Many Paradoxes with Dr. Emma Waddington and Dr. Chris McCurry
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Secret #69: No One Is Self-Made Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Secret #68: Secrets of Rest with Alex Soojung-Kim Pang
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Secret #67: Living with Death - An Existential Conversation with Dr. Manuela O'Connell & Dr. Robyn Walser
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Secret #66: Holding the Heavy Stuff with Ben Sedley
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Secret #65: The Self-Help Paradox with Joe Oliver
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Secret #64: Moral Outrage with Kurt Gray
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to unravel the hidden psychology of moral outrage and discover practical tools for turning intense conflict into genuine understanding? ...
Secret #63: When Food Becomes Fear with Tamara Hubbard
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Living with food allergies brings a daily struggle of anxiety, uncertainty, and real risk—but it also offers powerful lessons about courage, resilie...
Secret #62: The Connection Paradox with James Cordova
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when connection feels both necessary and terrifying? In this intimate episode, Dr. James Cordova explores how warmth, authenticity, and m...
Secret #61: Reimagining Anger with Russell Kolts
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We often treat anger like a villain, but what if it’s simply trying to tell us something important?In this episode of Life’s Dirty Little Secrets,...
Secret #60: There is No Normal with Dr. Steven C. Hayes [REPLAY]
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this thought-provoking conversation, Dr. Steven C. Hayes challenges the idea that mental health care should follow rigid, one-size-fits-all models....
Secret #59: Rethinking Boyhood with Emily Edlynn, Jennifer Fink, Nike Oruh and Ana Waddington
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s never been a more promising yet complicated time to raise boys, as shifting stereotypes and societal pressures redefine what it means to grow u...
Secret #58: Raising a Self-Driven Child with Dr. William Stixrud & Ned Johnson
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you struggling with how much to help—or how much to back off—when it comes to your child’s motivation, schoolwork, and screen time? Dive int...
Secret #57: Conflict Resilience with Bob Bordone and Dr. Joel Salinas
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating difficult conversations at home, work, or in our polarized world can feel overwhelming—but what if building conflict resilience is the ke...
Secret #56: Spirituality with Dr. Matthieu Villatte
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you searching for a deeper sense of connection, purpose, and meaning—beyond the confines of organized religion? This powerful episode of Life’...
Secret #55: Belonging with Meg McKelvie
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling like you don’t truly belong—no matter how hard you try—can leave you lonely, anxious, and questioning your self-worth. In this transform...
Secret #54: The Reign of Pain (Lies Mainly in the Brain) with Howard Schubiner
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and fatigue are some of life’s most stubborn challenges—but what if the true cause, and the path to lasting rel...
Secret #53: Biological Empathy with Alex Graybar
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you feeling overwhelmed by modern life, increasingly stressed, isolated, or disconnected from the natural world? This enlightening episode uncover...
Secret #52: Toxic Striving with Dr. Paula Freedman Diamond
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you caught in the never-ending race for perfection, feeling burned out by hustle culture and the constant pressure to optimize every corner of you...
Secret #51: New Thinking on Grief with Dr. Ray Owen
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grief is an inevitable part of life, but do we truly understand its complex nature and the different ways it affects us? Dive into this enlightening e...
Secret #50: Happy High Achievers with Dr. Mary Anderson
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Achieve more while living joyfully—it's possible! In this insightful episode, Dr. Mary Anderson, a clinical psychologist and author, discusses ...
Secret #49: Parenting Your Anxious Child
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating the turbulent waters of parenting an anxious child might just hold the key to fostering resilience and emotional growth in both parents and...
Secret #48: The Tree That Bends with Ross White
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Uncovering the tree that bends and thrives may just redefine how you approach mental well-being amidst life's storms. In this episode, Dr. Ross W...
Secret #47: Living a Meaningful Life with Jenna LeJeune
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unveil the secret to crafting a fulfilling life even amid turmoil. In this episode, Dr. Jenna LeJeune, a distinguished psychologist, engages in a prof...
Secret #46: Madness with Dr. Eric Morris
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Eric Morris, an associate professor at Latrobe University and Consultant Clinical Psychologist, challenges our traditional unders...
Secret #45: ADHD in Women with Michaela Thomas
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unlocking the complexities of ADHD and perfectionism can be a game-changer for many seeking self-understanding and balance. In this episode, Michaela ...
Secret #44: Parental Burnout with Debbie Sorensen
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Life's Dirty Little Secrets, hosts Chris McCurry and Emma Waddington welcome back clinical psychologist Debbie Sorensen to dis...
Secret #43: Who Am I? Navigating Identity in Young Men with Nike Oruh
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Life's Dirty Little Secrets, hosts Emma Waddington and Chris McCurry are joined by Nike Oruh, a therapeutic specialist and cli...
Secret #42: Raising Loving Siblings with Jonathan Caspi
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Emma Waddington and Chris McCurry welcome back Dr. Jonathan Caspi, a sibling expert and family therapist, to discuss the intricate dy...
Secret #41: Gender Affirming Care with Steve Graybar
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are joined by Dr. Steve Graybar, a clinical psychologist from the University of Arizona.They delve into the complex and sensitive t...
Secret #40: Detoxifying Masculinity with Russell Kolts
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'Life's Dirty Little Secrets,' hosts Emma Waddington and Chris McCurry are joined by Dr. Russell Kolts, a clinical p...
Secret #39: The Two-Way Gift of Compassion with Becky Platt
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'Life's Dirty Little Secrets,' hosts Chris McCurry and Emma Waddington delve into the transformative power of compas...
Secret #38: Is Your Work Worth It with Christopher Michaelson & Jennifer Tosti-Kharas
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are joined by special guests Christopher Michaelson & Jennifer Tosti-Kharas. As co-authors of "Is Your Work Worth It? How...
Secret #37: Youth Interpersonal Violence with Carina Simmons
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Life's Dirty Little Secrets, hosts Emma Waddington and Chris McCurry talk to Carina Simmons, a consultant clinical psychologis...
Secret #36: The Secret Power of Disagreements with Dr. Yael Schonbrun
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'Life's Dirty Little Secrets,' hosts Emma Waddington and Chris McCurry welcome back Dr. Yael Schonbrun, PhD, a clini...
Secret #35: Two Homes, One Family: Making It Work with Tiffany Rochester (Part 2)
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'Life's Dirty Little Secrets,' hosts Emma Waddington and Chris McCurry welcome Tiffany Rochester, a clinical psychol...
Secret #34 - The Power of Separating Well - choosing peace over conflict with Tiffany Rochester (part 1)
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'Life's Dirty Little Secrets,' hosts Emma Waddington and Chris McCurry welcome Tiffany Rochester, a clinical psychol...
Secret #33: Parents Matter - But Do We Make a Difference with Dr. Emily Edlynn
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'Life's Dirty Little Secrets,' hosts Chris McCurry and Emma Waddington talk with Dr. Emily Edlin, a clinical psychol...
Secret #32: Choicefulness with Dr. Aprilia West
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'Life's Dirty Little Secrets,' hosts Chris McCurry and Emma Waddington engage in an insightful conversation with Dr....
Secret #31: Our Favorite Dirty Little Secrets - Season 2
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Emma Waddington and Chris McCurry host the wrap-up episode, celebrating the end of season two. They reflect on various discussions from the season, in...
Secret #30: Wise Effort with Dr. Diana Hill
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Life's Dirty Little Secrets, special guest Dr. Diana Hill, a clinical psychologist and host of the "Wise Effort" pod...
Secret #29: Narcissism with Dr. Robyn Walser
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are joined by special guest, Dr. Robyn Walser. Robyn, a renowned clinical psychologist and expert in acceptance and commitment the...
Secret #28: Siblings with Dr. Jonathan Caspi
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are joined by special guest Dr. Jonathan Caspi, an internationally recognized sibling expert and family therapist. Dr. Caspi dives...
Secret #27: Exploring Neurodivergence with Jennifer Kemp
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this thought-provoking episode, we are joined by the insightful guest, Jennifer Kemp, a clinical psychologist who specializes in neurodivergence wi...
Secret #26: Victim Blame with Dr. Amy Beddows
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s revealing episode, we welcome Dr. Amy Beddows, a leading expert with a Ph.D. focused on victim-blaming within the context of sexual viole...
Secret #25: Gentle Power with Dr. Elisabet Lahti
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Life's Dirty Little Secrets, we delve into the multifaceted concept of "Sisu" with our esteemed guest, Dr. Elisabet ...
Secret #24: The Favorite Child with Katie Palmer
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we welcome the insightful Katie Palmer, a renowned educational consultant and parenting coach, who dives deep into the controversial ...
Secret #23: Good and Evil with Stephen Batchelor
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this enlightening Life's Dirty Little Secrets episode hosts Emma Waddington and Chris McCurry delve deep with the Buddhist philosopher, Stephe...
Secret #22: Perfectionism with Dr. Z
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join hosts Emma Waddington and Chris McCurry, alongside esteemed guest Dr. Patricia Zurita Ona (affectionately known as Dr. Z), as they delve deep int...
Secret #21: Our Sexual Selves with Kristen Campbell
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Life's Dirty Little Secrets," hosts Emma Waddington and Chris McCurry invite Kristen Campbell, a clinical psychosex...
Secret #20: There is No Normal with Dr. Steven C. Hayes
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into the controversial notion of "normal." Renowned psychologist, Dr. Steven C. Hayes, challenges the traditional ...
Secret #19: Season 2 - Life's Dirty Little Secrets
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For season 2 of "Life's Dirty Little Secrets" podcast, hosts Chris McCurry and Emma Waddington express the importance of embracing our ...
Secret #18 - Our Favorite Dirty Little Secrets - Season 1
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the season 1 finale of Life's Dirty Little Secrets, hosts Emma Waddington and Chris McCurry explore the profound complexities of embracing cha...
Secret #17: Adolescenting - How to Connect With Your Inner Adolescence with Dr. Louise Hayes
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Life's Dirty Little Secrets," join hosts Emma Waddington and Chris McCurry as they dive into the world of adolescen...
Secret #16: Autonomy Supportive Parenting with Dr. Emily Edlynn
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Life's Dirty Little Secrets," hosts Emma Waddington and Chris McCurry delve into the complexities and challenges of...
Secret #15: Burnout with Dr. Debbie Sorensen
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Life's Dirty Little Secrets," hosts Emma Waddington and Chris McCurry dive deep into the topic of burnout with spec...
Secret #14: Motivation with Dr. Michelle Drapkin
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Life’s Dirty Little Secrets,, we dive into the topic of motivation and how it can influence our ability to meet deadlines and mak...
Secret #13: Happily Ever After with Jonathan Shippey
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, join us as our guest, Jonathan Shippey, unpacks the secret of Happily Ever After. We explore the limerence phase and how couples can ...
Secret #12: Imposter Syndrome with Dr. Jill Stoddard
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we dive into the fascinating topic of imposter syndrome and psychological flexibility with guest expert, Dr. Jill Stoddard. Join us as...
Bonus: ACT Strategies for Parental Guilt with Dr. Diana Hill
09 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many working parents feel that they aren’t doing a good enough job in any of the roles they fill. Instead of trying to get rid of parental guilt, in...
Secret #11: Moral Injury with Ana Waddington
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are joined by special guest, Ana Waddington. Ana, a healthcare professional with first-hand experience in the violence reduction fi...
Secret #11: Moral Injury with Ana Waddington
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are joined by special guest, Ana Waddington. Ana, a healthcare professional with first-hand experience in the violence reduction fi...
Secret #10: Subtract with Leidy Klotz
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the theme of subtraction with special guest, Leidy Klotz. Leidy discusses the difficulty of changing beliefs when confro...
Secret #9: Self-Esteem with Joe Oliver
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the shocking truth about self-esteem that challenges everything you thought you knew. Enter a world where comparisons and evaluations are rep...
Secret #8 - The Taboo of Sex with Kristen Campbell
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Life’s Dirty Little Secrets, we dive deep into the taboo of sex with our special guest Kristen Campbell. We explore the importanc...
Secret #7 Parental Guilt with Dr. Yael Schonbrun
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Being a working parent is a balancing act that requires juggling numerous roles and responsibilities. It's a challenging situation, marked by the...
Secret #6: Grief with Mahima Gupta
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Emma and Chris as they delve into the often overlooked topic of grief. In this episode, they are joined by Mahima Gupta, a clinical psychologist...
Secret #5 Body Shame with Emily Sandoz
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Life’s Dirty Little Secrets Podcast, we dive into the topic of body shame with guest Emily Sandoz. Our bodies are intimately tied...
Secret #4: Self-Doubt with Jim Lucas
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Life's Dirty Little Secrets, hosts Emma Waddington and Chris McCury are joined by Jim Lucas. The topic of discussion: self-dou...
Secret #3: Eating Disorders and Self-compassion with Dr. Diana Hill
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many of the secrets we carry are so common and we’re really all sharing the same shame and regret, but the hope is to have more compassion for each ...
BONUS: Martin Wilks
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus track of Life's Dirty Little Secrets podcast, psychologist Martin Wilkes shares the inspiring story of a shaman tree's transfo...
Secret #2: We Are Not Alone with Martin Wilks
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, psychologist Martin Wilkes challenges the prevailing idea of individualism in Western culture and highlights the neglected, yet vital...
Secret #1: I'm Adulting but Don't Feel Like an Adult
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling to feel like a full-fledged adult? Emma Waddington and Chris McCury discuss the topic of adulting and how it has become a modern phenomenon...
Trailer - Life's Dirty Little Secrets
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're all very human and fallible, and yet we live in a society that rewards pretending we're not fallible, or the range of acceptable falli...