17. Cultivating SelfWork with Psychologist Dr. Margaret Rutherford

I’m joined by Dr. Margaret Rutherford, a psychologist with over 25 years of experience, author of Perfectly Hidden Depression, and host of The SelfWork Podcast. Her research is mainly centered around the mental health effects of perfectionism. She’s passionate about helping people get out of that thought pattern and live authentic, balanced, and healthy lives.  Perfectly Hidden Depression is a compassionate guide that walks readers through the process of understanding their perfectionism, identifying destructive beliefs, and uncovering repressed emotions. Dr. Margaret details tangible tips for quieting that critical inner voice, and powerful strategies for coping with difficult feelings, including her ‘5 C’s’ method. She created The SelfWork Podcast, which has over 300 episodes and 3.5 million downloads, to broaden the conversation around mental health.  Dr. Margaret  also works closely with This Is My Brave, a non-profit organization that believes in the power of storytelling to break down the stigma surrounding mental illness. This Is My Brave has produced over 75 unique shows in cities across the world and featured nearly 875 storytellers sharing true, personal stories on overcoming depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and more.  Listen to today’s episode to hear how Dr. Margaret  is breaking down barriers and normalizing conversations about mental health.  Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, Simplecast, or on your favorite podcast platform.  Topics Covered: How Dr. Margaret made the bold decision to pivot her career from singer to therapist  Recognizing when your actions are driven by the past, and how to shift that narrative  Leaning and growing into your curiosities and passions - even in your 60’s How to identify signs and symptoms of perfectly hidden depression in your loved ones  The importance of keeping your energy focused on what you have control over  About our guest:  Dr. Margaret's Website Dr. Margaret's Instagram The SelfWork Podcast Perfectly Hidden Depression: How to Break Free from the Perfectionism That Masks Your Depression This Is My Brave Special Offers:  If there’s a topic or charity you want me to highlight on the podcast, DM it to me on Instagram @getbusylivin_pod Follow Us: Get Busy Livin’ Podcast Website Get Busy Livin’ Podcast Instagram  Get Busy Livin’ Podcast Twitter Anne’s Website  Anne’s LinkedIn Anne’s Instagram Anne’s Twitter