Most personal growth content out there suggests having a "never give up" mindset. But the truth is that a big part of life is deciding when it's time to stop investing our limited effort into that job, skill, or relationship that's no longer serving you.
Today Dr. Rick Hanson and Forrest explore how to determine when it's time for things to end, dealing wit ... Show More
Aug 10
What’s The Problem With Therapy Speak? August Mailbag
Terms like boundaries, gaslighting, triggers, trauma, and attachment are everywhere now. Dr. Rick and Forrest answer a listener question about the consequences - good and bad - of clinical language escaping the therapy room. They then answer three more questions: an introverted l ... Show More
1h 1m
Aug 3
Burnout: A Practical Guide for Normal People
Dr. Rick and Forrest explore burnout: what it is, why it’s so common, and what people can do about it. They begin by framing burnout as largely a structural problem that individuals are forced to manage. They unpack the six major drivers of burnout, why some people are especially ... Show More
1h 15m
Aug 2025
How To Know When It’s Time to Give Up
Are you clinging to something that no longer serves you? In this episode, I’ll show you why letting go isn’t a sign of failure it’s a step toward growth. Whether it’s a job, a relationship, or a belief system, sometimes the bravest choice is to finally release it. Feeling stuck? ... Show More
17m 5s
Nov 2022
How to Ensure You’re Not Quitting Too Soon
Sometimes it's best to cut ties with a project, dream or relationship, while other times a breakthrough is right around the corner and quitting is the last thing you should do. In this episode, discover how to discern whether to quit or continue, so that you can activate resilien ... Show More
14m 37s
Jun 2025
Ep 251: A Midlife Reckoning - Reassessing Happiness
There comes a time when we take stock of our lives and ask whether or not it’s still working for us. That might be our self-definition, our career, our relationship, or all of the above. You might arrive at this by accident, as in a health issue that forces the wake up, or you mi ... Show More
41m 37s
Jan 2016
Ep 67 - Learn When to Give Up
<p>First of all - Don't ever give up on your dreams. In this episode I talk about the value of knowing when to give up on the things that do not serve you anymore. Whether that be a job, relationship, friendships, etc. We must always know when it is good to give something or some ... Show More
9m 1s
Mar 2023
586. How to Know and When to Let Go
In this solo episode, Krista opens her heart for a deeply personal and vulnerable conversation about how to know and when to let go. In a society obsessed with adding more into our lives via to-do lists, courses, books, posts, etc., we hardly ever stop to think about what we can ... Show More
55m 23s
Sep 2025
475: The Healthy Way to End a Relationship
Not every relationship is meant to last forever. Friendships, partnerships, even family or work connections can shift. Sometimes the healthiest choice is to let them go. But how do you do that with compassion, clarity, and grace? In this episode, I'm sharing how to recognize when ... Show More
20m 53s