Episodes 10
Avg. Duration 33m
Activity Highly Active
Since Sep 2025
Latest Episode Feb 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
18%
Hosting
feeds.buzzsprout.com

About This Podcast

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 strategies that go beyond therapy and into whole-life well-being.

If you’re striving to raise resilient kids, care for yourself, and build a meaningful life (while still sneaking in a little humor and humanity), you’ll feel right at home here.


This podcast is an extension of the work we do at RDU Therapy

—helping families break cycles, build healthier patterns, and create more peace at home. 


Connect with us on Instagram @rdutherapy or visit rdutherapy.com to learn more.


RDU Therapy from Raleigh, North Carolina.

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Recent Episodes

S1E9 The Truth About Moms and Medication with Dr. Priscilla Hidalgo

Feb 24, 2026 45m

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…

S1E9 What Occupational Therapy Really Looks Like with Brittni Winslow, Clinician and Owner of Emerge Pediatric Therapy

Dec 23, 2025 28m

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…

S1E8 Community Engagement and Family with City Council Member, Christina Jones

Dec 16, 2025 51m

What does it look like when an elected leader puts community voice at the center of every decisionIn this episode Dr Melanie McCabe sits down with Raleigh City Council member Christina Jones a leader…

S1E7 Raising Kids in a Food Obsessed World with Eating Disorder Recovery Coach, Marybeth Sullivan

Dec 10, 2025 51m

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…

S1E6 Grief, Trauma, and How It Moves Through Us (with Dr. Kat Bracken)

Nov 22, 2025 59m

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…

S1E5 Designing Your Life: The Real Life with RDU Take-Aways

Nov 03, 2025 12m

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…

S1E4 Love and Control with Dr. Jessica Hayden

Oct 31, 2025 43m

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…

Camp Counselor to Therapist with Kelly Sanderford

Oct 24, 2025 19m

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…

S1E2 Designing Your Life with Sabrina Ray: Turning Chaos Into Clarity

Oct 01, 2025 21m

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…

Episode 1

Sep 24, 2025 2m

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…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Real Life with RDU Therapy have?

Real Life with RDU Therapy has published 10 episodes since September 2025, covering topics in Education, Kids & Family.

Is Real Life with RDU Therapy still active?

Real Life with RDU Therapy is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 33m.

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