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
Aug 17
The Psychology of Manipulation: How to Become Manipulation Resistant
Dr. Rick and Forrest explore how to become more resistant to manipulation, discussing terms like gaslighting, DARVO, and love bombing. They talk about why cynicism doesn’t make you immune to manipulation, and how excessive skepticism and trust can go together. They share the “han ... Show More
1h 10m
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
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