Margaret has so many insights and the ability to convey complex mental health issues in a way that is easy to understand. She also just brings so much warmth and compassion to her episodes. A great podcast to listen to if you are looking to learn or make positive changes in your life.

I cane across this podcast and it has been a blessing. Dr. Margaret covers tough, current issues with compassion and empathy. She is soothing while also providing useful and actionable information. The length of the episodes is perfect and accessible for even the busiest individual.

This is the podcast everyone needs. Wisdom and insight delivered with compassion and an easy to understand manner. It’s powerful help in difficult life.

Thank you- and just sent an episode to a 14 yr old going through grief. The words are for everyone 💜

Still have no idea what “Lucky Girl Syndrome” is, but thanks for trying. Maybe just ask your guest more directly: “Please define Lucky Girl Syndrome is.” Did enjoy this episode overall but guest was a bit erratic.

If you are really trying to work on yourself & figure out you’re mental health issues I definitely suggest this podcast. I was in therapy & also take medication to help my anxiety. I love listening to the calm soothing voice of Dr. Margaret R. I don’t regret listening nor following the show at all. I’ve already shared this podcast with others.

I just listened to it. In my humble opinion it was absolutely one of the best talks I have heard. And I’m including every single TED & TEDx talk that I’ve ever listened to. From the words used, to the message, and especially the delivery, every single minute of it was nothing short of excellent. Brava!

Dr. Margaret has a knack for keeping her finger on the pulse of what’s going on in society as far as mental health issues. I found her simply because I was searching for relief with my anxiety and depression issues. There she was and every podcast has had something of value in it to help me in my own self work. Please check out her podcasts as no one needs to suffer alone. With Dr. Margaret you never will feel alone again.

I’ve heard raving reviews about this podcast, so I was so excited to listen. I can’t remember which episode this was but one episode in particular about “what really makes you happy” left me a little unsettled. The host and the guest started to talk about the people who were included in the longitudinal study (Initialy mostly white meat because he started in the 1930s). Then the guest started to talk more about diversifying the study to women and also mention people came from backgrounds from working class at risk background. He went on to talk about how people of color and Latinx and minorities were not really included because researchers didn’t want to ——in the hosts words, “contaminate the data”. While I understand not necessarily wanting to start over with the data if if you are “leaving it up to your colleagues” to begin studies for black and brown people is the research conducted by Harvard a REAL set of data that is reflective of a diverse experiences of ALL people? Especially if you don’t do diligence around, making sure that all experiences are included in the work, even if you have to start over? And I’m saying this because this research has been so groundbreaking on helping people find what makes people happy. Can you really generalize when the research is not really reflective of every single American experience? I wish the host would’ve held space for a little bit more accountability/pushback there. Anyway, I will continue to listen. I won’t let this Jade my experience and I’m looking forward to more episodes.

As a clinician who also works in the mental health field, I have the utmost respect for Dr. Margaret and how she uses this show to help people better understand themselves. Her use of examples helps us to understand and relate to the concepts. Highly recommend this show for anyone curious about psychology or mental health!

I continue to get my bucket filled when I listen to you. Thank you!

Whether individual therapy hasn’t (yet) been part of your journey, or you can’t get enough of understanding why you have certain behaviors (like me), I bet this podcast will be a staple in your self work journey like it has been in mine. I’ve been listening to Dr. Margaret for a bit over a year, and her weekly episodes have become something to look forward to. She has such a compassionate, down-to-earth energy, and she covers topics from so many angles that even if something doesn’t resonate with me exactly, I can find something to take from it. Most helpfully, Dr. Margaret often shares tangible tools to tackle behaviors, triggers and more. It’s especially helpful for someone action-oriented like me, but who doesn’t always know how to put teachings into practice. I’ve emailed Dr. Margaret before, and she answers swiftly and compassionately. I sincerely think she cares about and wants to be there for this community - however distant it can feel to so do digitally. 10/10. Thank you, Dr. Margaret, and all the listeners who have shared their stories and questions, which make this podcast especially special.

Dr. Margaret is a compassionate listener & marvelous communicator about mental health. I appreciate her wisdom & solutions oriented approach to helping us all! I never miss an episode!

I've been listening to Dr. Margaret's podcast for several years now. I find the episodes informative, relevant, and helpful. Dr. Margaret is a great presenter. She is compassionate, well-informed, and focused. She provides practical steps to address the topic being discussed. I often recommend her podcast to family, friends, and clients. I have even cited Dr. Margaret's work in some of my own articles on Medium.com. If you are interested in mental health, personal growth, and transformation, I highly recommend the Self Work podcast.

I found this pocast in January 2022 and began listening at episode 1. By then there were more than 200 episodes! I listened to one episode every day this year until I cycled thru all of them - more than 300 in total! Most of them I saved to my library and now I'm making a second pass through them. What I like about the episodes: 1. They are short and easy to fit into a morning work commute or dog walk. The episodes got longer as the years rocked on but most are still around 30 minutes or less, which is perfect for me. 2. There is a wide variety of topics. If one episode doesn't have any signficance to me, there are dozens of others that do. I've learned about topics I previously had little or no knowledge of. 3. There are always "what you can do about it" points made. And isn't that the point of self-work??? 4. Dr. Margaret makes herself available. She encourages voice and e-mail messages. She responds to as many as she can. I find this to make her relatable - though I've never written or called!! It shows that her heart is really for helping others in their struggles. I highly recommend you subscribe and listen to every episode. I'll bet 90% will be useful to you or someone you know. While you're at it, get the book "Perfectly Hidden Depression" and work through the exercises in it. Your future self will thank you for the investment!

Week after week, Self -Work topics speak to me. Dr Margaret had such a gentle and kind delivery of the messages I need to hear. She discusses everyday issues and what to do about it. I have written in a few times and she always takes the time to respond so genuine. Thank you Dr Margaret!

Want to thank my five-star team for 6 years of podcast fun, learning, and an effort to bring listeners the best mental health podcast! Thank you to John Crowley of Loudmouth Studio and Christine Mathias! Warmly Dr. M.

I have been listening to Selfwork for over a year and a half now. Dr. Margaret is genuine and gives her listeners hope, encouragement, and suggestions of what to do about things. She is a hands on therapist who really makes a difference in my life and many others that listen to her each week. I can’t wait until Friday comes each week for a new episode. Thanks for truly caring about your listeners and making us feel connected. - Connie

I love this podcast. Dr. Margaret explains things in easy to understand terms and she gives suggestions on how to handle all kinds of issues. I listen to the podcast at night when my thoughts are racing all over the place. Listening to her soothing voice helps me to focus and to relax. I always learn something.

I stumbled upon SelfWork almost a year ago when I was looking for podcasts about self-help specifically around depression after a devastating breakup and also feeling incredibly lost and unfulfilled in my career. Dr. Margaret and this podcast are an oasis of insights and actionable information that are genuinely helpful, as opposed to just superficial platitudes. Dr. Rutherford has a very soothing voice and calming manner and I always feel safe even just listening to her, even when there’s an episode about a topic that doesn’t really resonate with me, personally. One of my favorite things about her is that she validates people’s feelings. She never makes anyone feel bad or wrong for what they’re feeling. She only offers gentle help for healing. There are a handful of episodes I must’ve listened to 10 times already and they never get old. Thank you for what you do, Dr. Margaret. You are touching more lives than you know.

Thanks for the effort you put in this podcast it’s very helpful for society as a whole! I’m a PSY student and metal health passionate, this podcast it’s my favorite.

I recently discovered this podcast just by searching depression and anxiety. I just love Dr. Rutherford! Her podcast are like little snippets into mental health. She does a great job at identifying terms and helps you better understand different diagnoses. She uses a practical approach and uses examples new all can relate to. It’s an easy listen if you’re on your self work journey!

One of my go-to podcasts. I’m a clinical social worker and I have thoroughly enjoyed listening to Dr Margaret and her guests. The topic selections are ones I commonly hear are challenging for my clients (as well as friends and loved ones). I appreciate her concise explanations and the tools/suggestions she provides. Thank you for demystifying therapy and helping to lessen the stigma associated with mental health care!

Thank you Dr. Margaret. Listening to a few of your episode motivates me about life and feelings. Keep up the great work. Grateful for your work..

I listen to Dr. Margaret with my morning coffee every Friday. I’ve learned so much from her podcast and she is so down to earth. I particularly enjoyed the most recent “You are what you click” episode. I listened twice! Dr. Margaret is so engaging, even when interviewing a guest. You can tell that she is always open to learning from others and asks great questions that make the conversation go deeper. I’m so glad to have her podcast as part of my weekly routine. And, as a side note, I swear that my cat enjoys her too! When the intro music to Dr. Margaret’s podcast starts playing, Purrl settles down to listen right beside me! Keep on keeping on Dr. Margaret! And thank you for all that you share to help us listeners!

I eagerly wait for each podcast from Dr. Margaret! Childhood trauma and many years of therapy taught me a lot. Dr. Margaret’s comforting voice and words of wisdom are helping me continue to make sense of all the pieces that sometimes feel random but are all interrelated. Thank you for helping me see more clearly how much healing I’ve already experienced and how I can continue on this selfwork journey!

This podcast has been super enlightening in my life. It explains so much about what I do and what my family has done in regards to depression and perfectionism. Dr Margaret is super insightful and very relatable. The episodes are bite sized and easy to consume in an on the go life. Thanks for all you do in the mental health field Dr Margaret. You have already started a tremendous healing in my life.

Both this podcast and her book have helped me better understand my own problems with perfectionism and I cannot recommend them more for anyone who struggles with mental illness. She addresses a wide variety of topics and is pleasant to listen to. Thank you Dr. Margaret for all that you do!

I love your soothing voice, positive outlook and energy, encouragement. I love listening to this podcast when I go to sleep and wake up with a headphone in my ear. You are wonderful, thank you!

I do love listening to this podcast because it helps me feel more “normal” in my depression, anxiety, trauma etc. I’m 41 yrs old and I recognize that something is not right with me, but I bottle it up and shove it away! Thanks for sharing your experiences and help!

I've been a SelfWork listener for a long time; Dr. Margaret's insight and practical suggestions have been life-changing for me. Every episode has some nugget of wisdom that I've found helpful, no matter what the topic. She manages to be both thorough and detailed (explaining research, for example) while still being totally accessible and friendly. I can't recommend her enough!

Where do I start? Thank you, Dr. Margaret! I love absolutely everything you offer - your weekly newsletters, your SelfWork podcast, your Facebook group, your Fireside chat, your book title “Perfectly Hidden Depression.” Thank you so much for touching base on such tough-yet necessary-topics while being direct yet compassionate and encouraging! If you were in Texas, I would fill your calendar! Thank you for being such an integral part of my therapeutic journey. -KG

Thank you so much for the amazing content. I half though the book and I highly recommend it. Since I started listening to self work podcast and reading the perfectly hidden depression book, I can see improvements in my life. I had a highly critical voice in my head for as long as I could remember. Now I know better about it. Thank you for what you do. It is a huge help.

I’ve been listening to and loving Dr. Margaret’s podcast. I also got her book “Perfectly Hidden Depression” and have learned and gained so much insight about myself. The “ah ha” moments have been countless from the book to the podcast. I even reached out to Dr. Margaret via email and she responded right away. If only she was able to treat clients in other states. Fingers crossed that one day that changes ;) She is truly amazing!!

I am VERY thankful I came across this podcast. I stayed away from therapy for years because I assumed that all therapists responses would be “how does that make you feel?” Fortunately, Dr. Margaret’s refreshing approach is “Ok, here’s the problem, now, what are you going to do about it?” Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!

Thank you for taking the time to make this podcast. I’ve tried therapy at least 5 times in the last 10 years for anxiety, depression, and grief. I could never stick with therapy. But, since discovering your podcast and binging the episodes that resonate, I feel much more confident about taking on therapy and new modern treatments, and much more informed about how beneficial therapy can be. I’m excited to begin my own self work :)

This woman has changed my entire life! I didn’t even realize how traumatized I was or that I even needed therapy before this podcast. Nevertheless, my friend suggested that I listen and since then I have a consistent relationship with my therapist through BetterHelp.com, learned to building constructive boundaries, and working on my relationship with my parents! I love the space she’s created in helping us to understand larger context while providing relevant examples!! I love it here!!!

Listening to your podcast has gotten me out of my own head and given me great tools to combat my anxiety.

So grateful to have discovered Dr. Rutherford’s amazing podcast as well as her book. Thank you Dr. Rutherford, for your guidance and insights!

Thank you for an encouraging, hopeful and useful podcast. You have been such an incredible support for me during this crazy pandemic. As a medical practitioner I see people every day struggling with depression and anxiety. My mental health needs support as well. Sincere thanks and appreciation for all you do.

I just wanted to take a moment and say thank you for creating such an impactful podcast! I believe that we all have a voice that deserves to be heard. Thank you for putting this into the world! BE UNBROKEN! @MichaelUnbroken

So happy to have found the self work podcast. Dr Rutherford keeps it real, relevant, and rewarding. No matter where you are at on your own mental wellness journey; from struggling with past trauma, current issues, or just want to learn how to love yourself and others to your fullest capacity, self work is there for you with insight and strategies to help you move forward. Jennifer McLaughlin

Dr Rutherford presents great insights & help for many situations. Listening is almost like having had a therapy session - I find this podcast so much more helpful than others like it.

Hi this is Frank from the parenting over 40 podcast. I love all of your episodes but the fierce search for self really hit home for me. I don’t know why other psychotherapist feel the need to chime in and criticize someone else’s take the Myers Briggs Personality Type assessment. Look Dr. Margret you’re doing a great service for people by doing your podcast and I for one will keep listening.

I found this podcast while searching for podcasts that addressed common marital problems that had been cropping up in my own marriage. I am so glad that I stumbled on Self Work. I have found it to be enormously helpful and therapeutic in my own life. Listening to Dr. Margaret’s short discussions of topics ranging from abuse, to when to trust your gut, to overcoming shame, has helped me to begin to heal from childhood trauma that has haunted me in adulthood. This podcast has helped me realize that I am not alone in my struggles, and that there is always something I can do about seeking solutions. Hearing Dr Margaret is like having a warm cup of tea on a chilly day.

I’m so impressed with the podcast and the very real action items she gives to listeners. As a men’s therapist who runs a men’s blog (Guy Counseling and hosts The Men’s Help Podcast) I love sending my clients here to listen. Truly helpful.

I have been on a relentless quest for therapeutic and emotional intelligence information, and have been through many podcasts looking for the right fit for me. I found this podcast and the search ended here. Dr. Rutherford is relatable, grounded, and knowledgeable. She offers suggestions that are practical and easy to understand. I leave every podcast with a tangible tool to try. Thank you, Dr!

I stumbled upon this podcast a couple months ago when I was looking for answers. I couldn’t believe how spot on everything was and how much I could relate to so many episodes. This has been my therapy for the last several months and I’m so grateful for it. I look forward to new episodes and have already purchased both your book and Jenny Lawson’s book Broken. You definitely inspire me to work on things I normalized for so long and make me want to keep reaching out to improve myself. I tried several other podcasts and yours stuck with me. Thank you for all that you do!

I am so thankful for Dr. Margaret's expertise and ability to normalize the conversation around mental health. Listening truly allows me to breathe deeper and remind myself of the tools I have access to.

I love listening to your Podcast! I was really struggling with my depression and decided to find something to listen to. It has helped me tremendously!!! I have found a therapist. And now realize I’m not alone! Thank you!