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S14E136 Only Trying to Help, Episode 136 Helping Feels Like an Emergency
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…
S14E135 Only Trying to Help, Episode 135 Using Storytelling as a Tool to Help Others
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.…
S14E134 Only Trying to Help, Episode 134 Trying to Help in Romantic Relationships
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…
S14E133 Only Trying to Help, Episode 133 Well-Meaning Messages About Safety
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…
S14E132 Only Trying to Help, Episode 132 Asking Permission Before Helping
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…
S14E131 Only Trying to Help, Episode 131 The Urge to Fix
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…
S13E130 Only Trying to Help, Episode 130
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.
S13E129 Only Trying to Help, Episode 129
Andrea talks about severe mental illness
S13E128 Only Trying to Help, Episode 128
Nurture by Nature: A Chat with Marie Burgess
S13E127 Only Trying to Help, Episode 127
Explore the connection between our bodies and our minds with Somatic Therapist, Marie Delorme.
S13E126 Only Trying to Help, Episode 126
Margo joins us to talk about helping yourself in tiny simple ways
S13E125 Only Trying to Help, Episode 125
Scott Kerby joins the show to talk about the power of togetherness and group support.
S13E124 Only Trying to Help, Episode 124
Kate reads a letter from a listener who is curious about ambiguous loss
S13E123 Only Trying to Help, Episode 123
Back to basics! Jennifer and Kate talk about simple listening skills.
S13E122 Only Trying to Help, Episode 122
Ravi joins us to talk about performative helping
S13E121 Only Trying to Help, Episode 121
Learn about accountability with Meg Rogers and Elizabeth McElroy
S12E120 Only Trying to Help, Episode 120
Only trying to help the homeless: Well-meaning behaviors when trying to help folks living in poverty
S12E119 Only Trying to Help, Episode 119
We used to do an annual episode on "well-meaning gift giving" and we're bringing it back with guest, Laura Hayes Ford.
S12E118 Only Trying to Help, Episode 118
Dr. Alicia Carter joins us to talk about body shaming conversations with our loved ones.
S12E117 Only Trying to Help, Episode 117
Ravi comes to the show to talk about accepting flawed people.
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Only Trying to Help has published 100 episodes since November 2020, covering topics in Relationships, Society & Culture.
Only Trying to Help is currently declining with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 30m.
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