Perfectly Hidden Depression with Dr. Margaret Rutherford, Episode #166

Dr. Margaret Robinson Rutherford is a clinical psychologist with thirty years of experience, an author, a TEDx speaker, and a podcast host. Dr. Margaret is known for her vibrantly engaging and theoretically well-crafted presentations. 

Her passionate message is that healthy mental and emotional lives can be created through becoming more transparent with one another. Sharing who you really are with those you trust is a huge step toward connection and good mental health.

Margaret is challenging the mental health profession to question their overreliance on the official symptom checklist for diagnosis. Instead, we need to create normalcy around suicidal feelings, listen to each person's actual experience of their life, and respond with safety and compassion, rather than stigmatizing this very real and excruciatingly painful part of human existence.

She's also known for her book, "Perfectly Hidden Depression: How to Break Free from the Perfectionism That Masks Your Depression," and her highly popular podcast, The SelfWork Podcast. It has been continuously rated as one of the best podcasts for mental health and depression.

Listen in for some great takeaways on how we can reduce the stigma around mental health and suicide to help everyone. 

You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...

• Learn more about Dr. Margaret Rutherford [3:02] 
• Why Dr. Margaret became a therapist [6:29] 
• What is perfectly hidden depression? [11:31] 
• Check out our book "Financial Planning Made Personal" [14:14] 
• Why striving for perfection can be dangerous [14:53] 
• How Dr. Margaret got a TEDx Talk [16:45] 
• Why you should listen to Dr. Margaret's podcast [19:34]
• What is "phubbing?" Why does it damage relationships? [23:40] 
• Dr. Margaret's tips for empty-nesters [24:58]
• How to care for your mental health [28:03] 
• What Dr. Margaret did today that put her in the mindset for success [31:31]

Resources & People Mentioned

• Financial Planning Made Personal
• Dr. Margaret's TEDx Talk
• The SelfWork Podcast
• The Perfectly Hidden Depressed Person: Are You One?
• Dr. Margaret's book: Perfectly Hidden Depression
• I Don't Want to Talk About It by Terrence Real

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