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Hosted by Daniel J Maigler · health · EN · 221 episodes
As a therapist I have only one rule: you are not allowed to die. On this podcast I will answer questions about therapy, mental health, coaching, or anything else folks want to pick my brain about. I bring 20 years and over 1000 clients worth of experience and hopefully some humor.
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Signup to Generate a PitchAs a therapist I have only one rule: you are not allowed to die. On this podcast I will answer questions about therapy, mental health, coaching, or anything else folks want to pick my brain about. I bring 20 years and over 1000 clients worth of experience and hopefully some humor.
Not Allowed to Die is hosted by Daniel J Maigler. The show has published 221 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Helping cheaters understand their motives and Mariska moves on." (21 October 2026, 21 minutes), "Mr. Jay on betrayal trauma" (9 October 2026, 58 minutes), and "Is it ok to have a crush on your therapist?" (29 September 2026, 20 minutes).
Not Allowed to Die publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 25 minutes across 221 episodes.
Booking probability for Not Allowed to Die is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Not Allowed to Die requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Not Allowed to Die's contact route on record: verified email.
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Daniel J Maigler hosts Not Allowed to Die, a health show with 221 episodes published.
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Not Allowed to Die
In this episode we honor Mariska's contributions to the podcast as she has moved on to a new stage of existence. Her spirit will remain with the podcast. We also explore some listener questions about supporting those...
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Mr. Jay comes on to teach us about betrayal trauma and how healing from it is different from other types of trauma. He speaks directly to his approach and techniques for helping individuals and couples as they navigate...
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In this episode Mariska and I talk about my horrible voice from having a cold, as well as the state of her super gross tumor, and when and how you decide if it is time to put a dog down. We also talk about the...
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In this episode Mariska and I talk about the challenges of helping people who are struggling with chronic depression and other mental health challenges. Does there ever come a time when they should be "allowed" to die...
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In this episode we explore how to draw useful insight out of tarot readings, dreams etc...
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In this episode we discuss the state of Mariska's health, how to prepare for the eventual death of a loved companion animal, and Relationship OCD and how that is different from typical overthinking in relationships.
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The inspiring Amanda Hill joins Mariska and me to discuss so many things, but what I most enjoyed picking her brain about is the challenge of creating a private practice and expanding it beyond a few clinicians. I...
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What do you do if your partner has a crush on a fictional character and it is getting in the way of your relationship?
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Canadian singer/songwriter Mandi Leigh joins Mariska and I and talks about how song writing and singing has helped her heal from suicide loss and other trauma, and she even sings a song for us! Check out her music and...
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In this episode Mariska and I discuss cases of three of my clients who might need to push back to keep from being pushed around by bosses, creative partners, and relationship partners. How do we decide when and how to...
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Mariska and I were truly honored to have the incredible Dr. Julie Merriman, therapist, professor, author, and host of the podcasts Sexy after 50 and Compassion Fatigue Cure. You can find all of her work here: Julie...
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in this episode Mariska and I talk about ESAs and how to help people find a therapist and the tools I use when im trying to find someone to recommend.
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<p>In this episode Mariska and I beg for your suggestions about our new project, the ESA cast (which you should email to dmaiglerlcsw@gmail.com) and we talk about what a therapist is thinking about when we talk about...
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<p>In this episode Mariska and I announce the launch of our new venture, the ESA cast AND we talk about whether or not you should just stop scheduling sessions with your therapist or actually have the "break up"...
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<p>In this episode Mariska and I explore beating yourself up after mistakes and appropriate boundaries. My former student deals with the ethical challenges of taking one of her students in after he is removed from his...
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<p>In this episode Mariska and I explore how people blame themselves for their mental anguish and build a world where the "deserve" their pain. There is A LOT of discussion of suicide in this episode so if that is not...
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<p>In this episode Mariska and I explore the seductive practice of refusing to face your reality and taking the Wiley Coyote strategy of running off the cliff and refusing to look down to avoid the fall. How do we help...
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<p>In this episode Mariska and I discuss some things to consider as clients talk about their medications and how a therapist can stay in their scope of practice while talking about meds. </p>
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<p>In this episode Mariska and I explore the thorny dilemma of how you decide whether or not to disclose infidelity, or other behaviors you are not proud of, to your partner. </p><p>Mariska wants everyone to know that...
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<p>In this episode Mariska and I discuss the challenges of doing couples therapy with clients that you typically see as individuals. Also we reveal the names of the new cats that have moved into our house and how...
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