Vanessa: Surviving the fear that 'everyone leaves'

Dr. Hillary needs to tell her longtime client Vanessa that she’s pregnant and that they'll soon need to take a break, when Hillary goes on maternity leave. This is hard to hear for Vanessa, who has been left, physically and emotionally, by important people in her life when she needed them most. Hillary helps Vanessa navigate the pain of feeling abandoned while also assuring her: although their situation will change, their bond is secure.

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<p>Normally, therapy sessions are totally confidential — but this podcast opens the doors. In this season of Other People’s Problems, Dr. Hillary McBride explores the transformative power of psychedelics in a therapeutic setting.</p><p><br></p><p>With her psychological expertise, Dr. Hillary leads her clients through drug-assisted therapy, guiding them to new heights on their healing journeys. Experience these real, unscripted sessions firsthand as they unfold in each episode.</p><p><br></p><p>This season offers an unprecedented look at psychedelic psychotherapy, breaking new ground in the podcast space and demystifying this often misunderstood practice as a powerful tool in trauma recovery.</p><p><br></p><p>Season 5 of Other People’s Problems will be available everywhere on May 12, 2025. Hear episodes early and ad-free on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ai/channel/cbc-stories/id6443681642" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CBC Stories Premium</a>.</p>