Oct 28, 202638 minS15
College advisor, Meredith Goodman, helps us understand the ways in which well-meaning people may lead a college applicant astray. She has tips for being more helpful to the young adult in your life.
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Only Trying to Help
Hosted by The Advocacy Academy · society · EN
About this Podcast:
Join Dr. Kate Watson, of the Advocacy Academy, LLC, and Leslie Ballway as they help every day people better advocate for the ones they love and cherish. Dr. Watson has traveled the world speaking to large audiences about basic helping and communication skills. All over the world, informal counselors walk among us. These kind-hearted and well-meaning people are trying to support friends, children, spouses, and coworkers through life’s challenges. They are hair dressers and bartenders doling out relationship advice, parents and grandparents hoping to comfort the family through grief, and managers or coworkers attempting to motivate someone to aim higher. Every episode includes cutting edge research, humor, and case examples. These strategies are not tricks, nor traps. More accurately, they are a form of scientific kindness.
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What is Only Trying to Help about?
Join Dr. Kate Watson, of the Advocacy Academy, LLC, and Leslie Ballway as they help every day people better advocate for the ones they love and cherish. Dr. Watson has traveled the world speaking to large audiences about basic helping and communication skills. All over the world, informal counselors walk among us.
Who hosts Only Trying to Help?
Only Trying to Help is hosted by The Advocacy Academy. The show has published 100 episodes to date.
What has Only Trying to Help covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Only Trying to Help, Episode 142 Helping with college applications" (28 October 2026, 38 minutes), "Only Trying to Help, Episode 141 Well-Meaning Coaching Strategies for Kids" (30 September 2026, 29 minutes), and "Only Trying to Help, Episode 140 Understanding Reassurance" (26 August 2026, 41 minutes).
How often does Only Trying to Help publish?
Only Trying to Help publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 33 minutes across 100 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Only Trying to Help?
Booking probability for Only Trying to Help is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Only Trying to Help requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Only Trying to Help's contact route on record: public web form.
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The strongest fits for Only Trying to Help are Courses, Coaching & Lessons. Only Trying to Help has a society audience.
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Recent episodes
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- Sep 30, 202629 minS15
Our old friend Jennifer Ollis Blomqvist joins us again-- this time, to share her observations and insights about coaching kids' sports teams. What are the things that coaches say and do that REALLY HELP?
- Aug 26, 202641 minS14
Laurie Dimond joins the show to talk about the ways that we reassure people (or attempt to) during difficult times. Where does the urge come from? And is it actually helpful? Listen and find out.
- Jul 29, 202627 minS14
Higher education and wellness professional, Joshua Bensink joins Dr. Kate Watson to talk about the well-meaning, but unhelpful, things people do to "help" college-aged youth.
- May 27, 202633 minS14
<p>Sometimes when we’re trying to help someone, we focus on the wrong things—what advice to give, what solution to offer, or what the “right” words might be.</p> <p>But the most important ingredient in helping might...
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- Apr 29, 202625 minS14
<p>The people who love you may have good intentions, but when it comes #financialplanning, it's best to rely on experts like Neal Regino from @evolutionfinancialgroup He breaks down common myths and misconceptions that...
- Mar 25, 202634 minS14
<p>In helping professions—and in everyday life—it’s easy to start seeing every problem as an emergency. When someone is struggling, our instinct is to jump in immediately, fix the situation, and relieve their pain as...
- Feb 25, 202636 minS14
<p>In this episode of Only Trying to Help, Kate Watson is joined by veteran video storyteller Jon Sherman for a conversation about how storytelling can make complex ideas more accessible and memorable. Kate and Jon...
- Jan 28, 202630 minS14
<p>In this episode of Only Trying to Help, Kate Watson sits down with seasoned couples’ counselor Melanie Gibbons to explore the well-intentioned—but often ineffective—ways partners try to support each other. From...
- Dec 31, 202531 minS14
<p>In this episode of Only Trying to Help, Kate Watson is joined by internationally recognized self-defense expert Nicole Snell for a candid conversation about the well-meaning—but often unhelpful—messages people share...
- Nov 26, 202530 minS14
<p>In this episode, Kate Watson sits down with guest Leslie Ballway for a thoughtful conversation about the simple yet powerful act of asking permission before offering help. Together, they explore why well-intentioned...
Episode #131
Only Trying to Help, Episode 131 The Urge to Fix
Oct 29, 202539 minS14<p>In this episode, Dr. Kate Watson sits down with Reyna Puentes for a candid conversation about our natural urge to give advice—especially when we want to help. Together, they unpack why “fixing” often feels like...
Episode #130
Only Trying to Help, Episode 130
Apr 23, 202539 minS13<p>In our season finale, Kate and Peter talk about how it can (sometimes) be helpful to break the rules. Unprecedented times might call for it. </p>
Episode #129
Only Trying to Help, Episode 129
Apr 23, 202537 minS13<p>Andrea talks about severe mental illness</p>
Episode #128
Only Trying to Help, Episode 128
Apr 9, 202538 minS13<p>Nurture by Nature: A Chat with Marie Burgess</p>
Episode #127
Only Trying to Help, Episode 127
Apr 2, 202546 minS13<p>Explore the connection between our bodies and our minds with Somatic Therapist, Marie Delorme.</p>
Episode #126
Only Trying to Help, Episode 126
Mar 26, 202530 minS13<p>Margo joins us to talk about helping yourself in tiny simple ways</p>
Episode #125
Only Trying to Help, Episode 125
Mar 19, 202529 minS13<p>Scott Kerby joins the show to talk about the power of togetherness and group support.</p>
Episode #124
Only Trying to Help, Episode 124
Mar 12, 202516 minS13<p>Kate reads a letter from a listener who is curious about ambiguous loss</p>
Episode #123
Only Trying to Help, Episode 123
Mar 5, 202539 minS13<p>Back to basics! Jennifer and Kate talk about simple listening skills. </p>
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