One of the most important skills we can develop is the ability to deal with disappointment and cope with failures big and small. On this episode of Being Well, Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson discuss what it looks like to experience failure not as falling short, but as an opportunity for growth. They explore cultural narratives around "failure," individual varia ... Show More
Jul 6
From Insight to Action: How to Face the Fear You Keep Avoiding
Dr. Rick and Forrest continue last week’s conversation on avoidance coping, this time focusing on how to move from insight into meaningful action. They explore why self-awareness often isn’t enough to create change, focusing on common impediments like ambivalence, shame, and the ... Show More
1h 15m
Jun 22
The Secret to Happiness: How to Feel Loved with Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky
Forrest is joined by one of the world's leading happiness researchers, Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky, to discuss the real secret to happiness: feeling loved. Dr. Lyubomirsky explains the key difference between being loved and feeling loved, why self-improvement (usually) isn’t the answer ... Show More
1h 14m
Apr 2023
Embracing Failure: How to Turn Setbacks into Opportunities for Growth
Now with over 1 million downloads....
In this episode, we delve into the topic of failure and how to turn setbacks into opportunities for growth.
We explore the common misconceptions around failure, how it can actually be a powerful tool for personal and professional development, ... Show More
8m 36s
Jul 2025
#659: Disappointment & Embarrassment: How To Bounce Back Like It Didn’t Break You
Disappointment stings. Embarrassment lingers. But what if they didn’t have to define you or derail you? In this episode, we’re normalizing these emotions, removing the shame around them, and giving you confidence tools to bounce back faster and stronger. Whether you missed a goal ... Show More
27m 56s
Oct 2024
How to Navigate Failure (what to do when things *don't go your way*)
How To Like Your Life PodcastEpisode 21: How to Navigate FailureLife is messy, and nearly every day of our lives, it’s likely that something won’t go our way. In this episode, Emilie delves into the essential conversation of navigating failure - what to do when we face disappoint ... Show More
28m 41s
Apr 2023
How to Deal with Disappointment
In life, it's inevitable that at some point you'll deal with dark days, setbacks, and disappointments. However, the most important part will be how you prepare for them and deal with things in the moment so that you can move forward towards better chapters in life. In this episod ... Show More
1h 32m
Aug 2022
3 Powerful Ways to Deal with Defeat
It's easy to feel confident when you're winning, but how do you deal with defeat? In this episode, listen to tips on how to transform failure into strength and ultimately success! “When you have a bad day, you need to allow that bad moment to happen…but afterwards, you need to im ... Show More
1h 7m