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
Oct 5
Self-Acceptance: How to Accept Yourself Without Giving Up on Change
Self-acceptance gets recommended constantly, but are we really supposed to accept the parts of ourselves we don't like? Won’t that stop us from changing? Dr. Rick and Forrest discuss what self-acceptance is, what it isn't, and why it’s the starting point for real change. They sha ... Show More
1 h
Sep 28
Treating Shame with Self-Compassion with Dr. Chris Germer
Shame is one of the hardest emotions to work with, in part because it blocks what we need most when we’re feeling shame: self-compassion. Dr. Chris Germer, co-developer of the Mindful Self-Compassion program, joins Forrest to discuss how we can get around that trap. They talk abo ... Show More
1h 11m
Sep 21
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: What the Critics Get Right (and Wrong) w/ Dr. Ellen Hendriksen
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the world's most researched, recommended, and criticized form of therapy. Clinical psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen joins Forrest to talk about what CBT is, its history, its strengths and weaknesses, and why it's gotten such a bad rap. They ... Show More
1h 33m
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 27s
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