Other People's Problems

Other People's Problems

Normally, therapy sessions are totally confidential — but this podcast opens the doors. In this season of Other People’s Problems, Dr. Hillary McBride explores the transformative power of psychedelics in a therapeutic setting. With her psychological expertise, Dr. Hillary leads her clients through drug-assisted therapy, guiding them to new heights on their healing journeys. Experience these real, unscripted sessions firsthand as they unfold in each episode. This season offers an unprecedented look at psychedelic psychotherapy, breaking new ground in the podcast space and demystifying this often misunderstood practice as a powerful tool in trauma recovery. Season 5 of Other People’s Problems will be available everywhere on May 12, 2025. Hear episodes early and ad-free on CBC Stories Premium.

Episodes

Sloane: Childhood trauma changes everything

April 9, 2018 • 26 mins
Sloane is planning her wedding, but childhood memories make her fearful of what could go horribly wrong. Although she's excited to start a new stage of her life, she's having nightmares of her wedding day. They all revolve around her mother.
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Maggie: When good moms need to be bad

April 10, 2018 • 25 mins
Sometimes we use thrills - even illegal ones - to lift our mood when we're feeling down. Maggie is a stay-at-home mom who struggles with the humdrum of raising little ones. But can she find a way to feel proud and powerful without resorting to destructive thrills?
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Steve: Sex is more than sex

April 11, 2018 • 29 mins
Steve wants to have more sex with his wife. But is his focus on the bedroom obscuring a bigger issue?
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OPP Extra - Hillary McBride interview

April 13, 2018 • 13 mins
Creator and producer of Other People's Problems Jodie Martinson sits down with Hillary to explain how OPP was made, and what challenges they faced in putting it together.
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Megan and Clark: Learning how to be married all over again

April 16, 2018 • 32 mins
Megan and Clark are going through some major life changes. Clark welcomes the change. Megan is supportive yet can't help but miss what's been lost along the way.
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Patti: Birth trauma

April 17, 2018 • 19 mins
The birth of Patti's son still haunts her today. What can she do to overcome those memories that are keeping her stuck in guilt and regret?
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Franklyn: Heartbreak in a digital world

April 18, 2018 • 22 mins
Franklyn revokes his access to tracking his ex-wife's whereabouts through her phone. It's his last connection to her.
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OPP Extra - 'Maggie' interview

April 20, 2018 • 15 mins
'Maggie' talks with OPP creator and producer Jodie Martinson about what it was like to be a part of the podcast, and how the microphone in the room affected her.
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Belle: The eating disorder voice inside

April 21, 2018 • 24 mins
Belle has a voice inside her head that torments her with messages of self-hate. She turns to food to feel better. Hillary tries to help her with a therapy called EMDR.
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Sloane: Putting a name on this problem

April 22, 2018 • 26 mins
Hillary introduces Sloane to the idea of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder to help her understand why she feels so overwhelmed at times. But will the diagnosis help Sloane feel more or less empowered to change?
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Patti: Giving until it's all gone

April 23, 2018 • 24 mins
Patti strives to be perfect and does so much for her son and husband. Hillary helps her see that giving even more is not the answer.
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Hillary's podcast pick: Mic Drop

May 4, 2018 • 11 mins
If you liked how Other People's Problems let you into the minds and hearts of ordinary people you'll love Mic Drop. Listen in as teenagers share their mood-swinging, dream-chasing, rule-breaking dramas and adventures.
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Ellie: Abusive with me, but loves our daughter

October 29, 2018 • 25 mins
Ellie's decision to leave her abusive relationship has restored her sparkle. But how does she foster a good relationship between him and their daughter without getting hurt again?
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Layla: Healing from rape

October 29, 2018 • 41 mins
*Warning: This episode details a sexual assault and may be triggering for some listeners. A chance encounter at the pool has triggered Layla to remember a sexual assault. In this session, she begins to heal.
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Ethan: Space for a new baby

November 5, 2018 • 26 mins
Hillary works with Ethan to imagine playing and connecting with his new baby. He's worked for years to process the terrifying experience of almost losing his wife during the birth of their first child.
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Guided meditation: Ease your anxiety

November 5, 2018 • 10 mins
Host Hillary McBride advises her client Hannah to listen to a guided mediation on her commute to help ease her anxiety. Here's one for you to use, with Hillary as your guide.
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Hannah: Coping with anxiety

November 5, 2018 • 26 mins
Hannah's anxiety is out of control and that's making it hard to get through her day at work.
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Belle: Suicide and parental guilt

November 12, 2018 • 31 mins
*Warning: This episode references suicide and may be triggering for some listeners. Belle is feeling suicidal and like a bad parent. Hillary talks with her about the idea of a "good enough" mom.
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Lu Ripley: Talking about suicide (Special guest)

November 12, 2018 • 22 mins
*Warning: This episode references suicide and may be triggering for some listeners. When someone you love is suicidal, talking about it is daunting. In this podcast extra, host Hillary McBride, producer Jodie Martinson, and expert guest Lu Ripley get real about how to have candid conversations and ask that terrifying question: "Do you want to kill yourself?"
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Franklyn: Carrying old hurt into new love

November 19, 2018 • 24 mins
Franklyn has begun dating again after his divorce. But hurt and fear from the past are making it hard for him to dive in to new love.
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