Yesterday

The Comfort Trap with Michael Easter

Forrest is joined by journalist and author Michael Easter to discuss how we can make our lives better by making them (the right kind of) harder. They start with one of modern life’s paradoxes: things have gotten much easier, but this hasn’t led to more happiness or fulfillment. M ... Show More

1h 17m

Feb 23

The Freeze-Shame Loop, Therapy Speak, and "Everyone Has ADHD": February Mailbag

Dr. Rick and Forrest answer listener questions about the freeze state, ADHD, and power imbalances in relationships. First, they talk about how to deal with feelings of shame associated with the freeze state, emphasizing how we can “be with” in order to “work with.” Then they tack ... Show More

1h 7m

Feb 16

Codependency and Healthy Dependency with Nedra Glover Tawwab

Protect your peace, set boundaries, don't let people drain your energy…there’s a lot of advice like that, and it’s easy to take it a little too far. Therapist and bestselling author Nedra Glover Tawwab joins Forrest to discuss the unintended consequences of the boundaries movemen ... Show More

1h 15m

Apr 2024

157 - Unpacking Abandonment Issues: From Trauma to Triumph w/ Peter Yelton

Born in a bathroom stall at a NYC movie theater, Peter Yelton’s mother vanished without a trace within the first minutes of his life. And so begins a lifetime of abandonment trauma…Adopted into a family ill-prepared for parenthood, his father's struggle with alcoholism only deepe ... Show More

1h 13m

Jun 2023

Tori Jenae - How To Use Post-Traumatic Growth To Help Others Heal

My guest today is an example of someone who faced a lot of struggles in life and yet continues to want to make the life of others better. She faced her first trauma while still in the womb and went on to look after her addict mother and her sibling at a young age. Tori Jenea now ... Show More

1h 29m

Aug 2021

TMHS 507: Find Your Inner Strength & Grow Through Adversity - With Guest Bedros Keuilian

The term self-improvement gets thrown around a lot, but what does it actually take to become a better person? Experiencing growth is much more than implementing self-care practices or reading self-help books. Real, lasting change is often accompanied by discomfort. At a time wh ... Show More

1h 25m

Apr 2024

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Healthy//Toxic Healthy versus Toxic is a podcast where licensed mental health professionals explore what makes a relationship healthy or unhealthy. Our hosts aim to provide a scientifically informed perspective on what factors go into making healthy relationships, how to build se ... Show More

23m 40s

May 2022

Understanding Trauma & How to Heal From It | Paul Conti, MD

If you google the word “Trauma” you’ll find the top search results arrive in some form of the question “What is trauma?” This then begs the next question: what are we really talking about when we’re talking about trauma? In today’s episode, Dr. Paul Conti and I unpack ... Show More

1h 3m

Jan 2021

#146 - Guy Winch, Ph.D.: Emotional first aid and how to treat psychological injuries

<div> Guy Winch is a psychologist, author, and co-host of the Dear Therapist podcast. In this episode, Guy speaks to the co ... Show More

1h 57m

Nov 2022

Everyday Neuro 019: How to Recognise and Support Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

In this episode, I discuss what PTSD is and what some of the symptoms are. I talk about ways to minimise stress when facing a traumatic incident including a lived experience. I also provide information about self-care from the viewpoint of someone who might be supporting a person ... Show More

16m 34s

Nov 2022

Thanksgiving Week Special Episode: Recovery Stories with Vasu

Borderline Personality Disorder is no longer considered a chronic illness. You can lead a great life with a sensitive, intense, hyperbolic... or any temperament for that matter with hard work, grit, endurance, tenacity, and the willingness to get uncomfortable. Check out this art ... Show More

41m 38s

Jul 2021

Mastering The Mind: A Mental Health Deep Dive

For too long, talking about mental health has been a social taboo.Shame prevents confronting our struggles. The pressure of our daily lives exacerbates the problem. Compound that with society’s lack of mental health education and you create an epidemic of mental health disorders ... Show More

1h 20m

Jul 2015

How to quickly heal painful life experiences

"His panic attacks stopped. He didn't have any anymore ever" The words of Rehana Webster, EFT Founding Master, counsellor, an NLP Master, and AAMET Trainer of Trainers. Her area of expertise is working with trauma, PTSD, dep ... Show More

1 h

Complex PTSD and Developmental Trauma wi...