Dr. John Duffy

Dr. John Duffy Welcome to my page! I am a clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and keynote speaker.

Fun, informative little segment here. Link in bio.
02/03/2026

Fun, informative little segment here. Link in bio.

Fun, informative little segment here.
02/03/2026

Fun, informative little segment here.

Dr. John Duffy shares his thoughts about why we care so much about college and professional sports. He talks through this phenomenon and some unexpected benefits.

02/02/2026

At the start of this Super Bowl week, I’ll be talking about the psychology and importance of sports fandom this morning on the Morning Blend. Tune in around 9 am for a little break from the bad news.

Some thoughts on making it through this wretched mess intact.
01/30/2026

Some thoughts on making it through this wretched mess intact.

Clinical psychologist and parenting expert Dr. John Duffy joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss how a period of ‘national trauma’ is affecting the mental health of th…

I spend a lot of time coaching parents to talk to their kids and young adults through difficult situations and upsetting...
01/28/2026

I spend a lot of time coaching parents to talk to their kids and young adults through difficult situations and upsetting cultural moments. But this? This is different. We can’t offer false hope or platitudes about these times. This requires us to reach deeper as parents. I asked kids. They told me what they need. Today’s Substack. Link in bio.

I spend a lot of time coaching parents to talk to their kids and young adults through difficult situations and upsetting...
01/28/2026

I spend a lot of time coaching parents to talk to their kids and young adults through difficult situations and upsetting cultural moments. But this? This is different. We can’t offer false hope or platitudes about these times. This requires us to reach deeper as parents. I asked kids. They told me what they need. Today’s Substack.

Okay, I have spent a good part of the past several days talking and texting with our teens, tweens and young adults about our current headlines, specifically about the President’s overreach in sending heavily-armed ICE militias into our US cities, Minneapolis in particular, wreaking havoc and unne...

The stay-at-home son phenomenon has received a lot of good-natured hype over the past few weeks. Here are some thoughts ...
01/21/2026

The stay-at-home son phenomenon has received a lot of good-natured hype over the past few weeks. Here are some thoughts on why it may be heavier than it seems. Today’s Substack. Link in bio.

The stay-at-home son phenomenon has received a lot of good-natured hype over the past few weeks. Here are some thoughts ...
01/21/2026

The stay-at-home son phenomenon has received a lot of good-natured hype over the past few weeks. Here are some thoughts on why it may be heavier than it seems. Today’s Substack.

You’ve probably heard and read about this phenomenon by now, the stay-at-home, or trad, son.

It’s no secret that our headlines and newsfeeds have been grim for far too many of us, for far too long. The horrific ne...
01/14/2026

It’s no secret that our headlines and newsfeeds have been grim for far too many of us, for far too long. The horrific news and video of the ICE killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis last week amplifies the horror. I’ve been thinking about the impact on our collective psyche, and share my thoughts, and a note of hope, here. Today’s Substack. Link in bio.

It’s no secret that our headlines and newsfeeds have been grim for far too many of us, for far too long. The horrific ne...
01/14/2026

It’s no secret that our headlines and newsfeeds have been grim for far too many of us, for far too long. The horrific news and video of the ICE killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis last week amplifies the horror. I’ve been thinking about the impact on our collective psyche, and share my thoughts, and a note of hope, here. Today’s Substack.

A life as a clinical psychologist can occasionally lead, sometimes by chance, to a practice of sociology as well.

I’ve been considering what the things are that parents can do that truly make a difference. I discuss the two most cruci...
01/07/2026

I’ve been considering what the things are that parents can do that truly make a difference. I discuss the two most crucial interventions here. Important read. Today’s Substack. Link in bio.

I’ve been considering what the things are that parents can do that truly make a difference. I discuss the two most cruci...
01/07/2026

I’ve been considering what the things are that parents can do that truly make a difference. I discuss the two most crucial interventions here. Important read. Today’s Substack.

This read gets a tad lecture-y.

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