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Hosted by RDU Therapy · education · EN-US · 18 episodes
Real talk for real life. Parenting, work, relationships, and everything in between — with expert insight and a dose of humor. Real Life with RDU Therapy is where modern parents, professionals, and families come to take a breath, get real, and find practical ways forward. Hosted by Dr. Melanie McCabe, a practicing licensed child and family psychologist, this podcast explores the everyday challenges that high-achieving parents face while raising kids in a world that rarely slows down. From navigating burnout at work, juggling childcare, and managing aging parents—to handling big feelings, family chaos, and the constant pressure to “do it all”—this podcast is here to remind you that you don’t have to figure it out alone. Each episode blends expert insights, real-life stories, and practical information you can use right away. Dr. McCabe also interviews thought leaders, business owners, and specialists across industries, giving listeners access to st
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Signup to Generate a PitchReal talk for real life. Parenting, work, relationships, and everything in between, with expert insight and a dose of humor. Real Life with RDU Therapy is where modern parents, professionals, and families come to take a breath, get real, and find practical ways forward. Hosted by Dr.
Real Life with RDU Therapy is hosted by RDU Therapy. The show has published 18 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "You Don't Have an Anger Problem. You Have This Problem." (22 July 2026, 35 minutes), "Behind the Decisions: How Local Policy Shapes Your Family’s Mental Health" (17 April 2026, 28 minutes), and "Your Athlete’s Concussion Isn’t Treated Like It Was 10 Years Ago" (17 April 2026, 42 minutes).
Real Life with RDU Therapy publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 36 minutes across 18 episodes.
Booking probability for Real Life with RDU Therapy is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Real Life with RDU Therapy requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Real Life with RDU Therapy's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Real Life with RDU Therapy are Family & Social Services. Real Life with RDU Therapy has an education audience.
RDU Therapy hosts Real Life with RDU Therapy, an education show with 18 episodes published.
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Real Life with RDU Therapy
Why do loving, dedicated parents sometimes end up yelling at the people they love most? In this episode of Real Life with RDU Therapy , therapist Sara Hudson turns the tables and interviews psychologist, speaker, and...
Episode #15
Today’s conversation goes beyond the therapy room and into the decisions shaping mental health at a community level. I’m joined by Dr. Cheryl Stallings, Wake County Commissioner and licensed psychologist, along with...
Episode #14
If your child is an athlete, this is information you cannot afford to miss. Concussion treatment has changed significantly over the last decade, yet many parents, coaches, and even athletes are still following outdated...
Episode #13
What does ADHD actually look like in women and why are so many high functioning, successful women just now getting diagnosed? In this episode, I sit down with Peyton Gemmell, founder of Lightminded, to talk about ADHD...
Episode #12
What happens when the messages you learned about sex, gender, and relationships long before adulthood still shape the way you connect today? In this episode of Real Life with RDU Therapy , I sit down with Jeremiah...
Episode #11
What if your “gifted” child is not just advanced, but overwhelmed, misunderstood, or struggling in ways no one is talking about? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Matt Zaretsky, clinical psychologist and expert in...
Episode #13
We all need to be paying attention to what WCPSS (the largest school district in NC and 15th largest in the US) does in this moment. Today, Dr Emily King talks with myself and Dr. Matt Zakreski, all 3 psychologists who...
Episode #10
In this episode of Real Life with RDU, I sit down with Amber Lynn Richardson, author, life coach, and speaker, for a thoughtful conversation about motherhood, burnout, women’s mental health, and what it means to...
Episode #9
Moms are expected to emotionally regulate everyone in the house. But what happens when her own mental health is struggling? In this episode of Real Life with RDU, I sit down with Dr. Priscilla Hidalgo of Lux Psychiatry...
Episode #9
In this episode of Real Life with RDU Therapy Dr Melanie McCabe sits down with Brittni Winslow owner and executive director of Emerge Pediatric Therapy to talk about what occupational therapy actually looks like in real...
Episode #8
What does it look like when an elected leader puts community voice at the center of every decision In this episode Dr Melanie McCabe sits down with Raleigh City Council member Christina Jones a leader known for...
Episode #7
What happens when a culture obsessed with body size and control meets a kid who is wired for perfectionism and anxiety. In this powerful conversation Dr Melanie McCabe sits down with Marybeth Sullivan, Carolyn Costin...
Episode #6
In this episode, Dr. Melanie McCabe sits down with Dr. Kat Bracken to explore what really happens inside us when we experience grief and trauma. Together, they talk about how loss shows up in the body, why certain...
Episode #5
What does “designing your life” actually look like when you’re balancing work, parenting, soccer practice, and sanity? Dr. Mel shares her personal take-aways from her conversation with Sabrina — how pneumonia changed...
Episode #4
In this episode of Real Life with RDU Therapy, Dr. Melanie McCabe sits down with psychologist Dr. Jessica Hayden to unpack one of the most misunderstood dynamics in relationships: control disguised as care. We explore...
Real Life with RDU Therapy
How lessons from summer camp shape emotional growth, belonging, and resilience — in therapy and in life. In this episode, Dr. Melanie McCabe sits down with Kelly Rusher Sanderford, licensed mental health counselor, mom...
Episode #2
In this episode, I sit down with Sabrina, a human-centered design leader and mom of three, to explore how the principles of design thinking can be applied far beyond products and workflows — all the way into how we...
Real Life with RDU Therapy
In this first episode of Real Life with RDU Therapy , Dr. Melanie McCabe invites you into the messy, hilarious, and hopeful reality of modern family life. From cereal spills to burnout, she shares why this podcast...
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