The Podcast is Coming Back.

About this episode

Dr. Duff returns to discuss the hiatus of the podcast, an attempted acquisition, and the new direction it will take.

Episode Summary: In this deeply personal solo episode, Dr. Duff returns to the mic after a hiatus to share what's been going on behind the scenes with The Hardcore Self Help Podcast. He opens up about an almost-acquisition of the show by a larger mental health organization—a deal that initially looked promising but ultimately fell through. With transparency and vulnerability, Dr. Duff reflects on the emotional and professional impact of that experience, explains why the podcast paused, and announces the exciting new direction it's headed in. What You'll Hear In This Episode: Why the podcast went quiet for a while A behind-the-scenes look at the attempted acquisition of the show The emotional and logistical toll of being let down by a potential deal Reflections on past professional disappointments outside of clinical work What's next: rebranding, new episode formats, and a stronger emphasis on interviews Why connection and personal stories will be the heart of the podcast moving forward Dr. Duff's renewed commitment to amplifying diverse voices and lived experiences Updates on the "Bipolar Answers" audiobook and Substack content Thoughts on staying consistent while prioritizing…

People in this episode

Host: Robert Duff

Topics covered

• podcast return
• personal reflection
• acquisition attempt
• emotional impact
• rebranding
• interviews
• diverse voices

Keywords

• podcast
• mental health
• acquisition
• rebranding
• interviews
• emotional impact
• diverse voices
• Bipolar Answers
• self-help

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Hardcore Self Help Podcast, mental health organization

Products: Bipolar Answers

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