It’s one thing to use some of the tools that we talk about on this podcast when things feel stable and are going “good enough.” It’s another to apply them when the world feels threatening. Today we’re learning how to have more 'equanimity,' which is what allows us to maintain our composure, presence of mind, and perhaps even wellbeing under challenging circu ... Show More
Oct 6
The Psychology of Resentment: Over-Functioning, Repression, and Repair
Dr. Rick and Forrest explore the silent killer of relationships: resentment. They discuss resentment as a combination of perceived grievance (“I was wronged”) and helplessness (“and I can’t fix it”), before talking about how over-functioning and control tendencies can lead to res ... Show More
1h 18m
Sep 29
How to Believe in Yourself: Carl Rogers and Humanistic Psychology
Dr. Rick and Forrest explore humanistic psychology, the mid-20th century movement that redefined how therapists relate to clients. It challenged the pessimism of Freud and the mechanism of behaviorism, offering a more hopeful alternative: that our nature is fundamentally good, an ... Show More
1h 21m
Sep 22
AI Therapy Deep Dive: Can a Chatbot Be Your Therapist? w/ Dr. Nick Jacobson
AI chatbots may already be the largest providers of mental health services in the United States, raising big questions about safety, effectiveness, and oversight. Dr. Rick and Forrest are joined by Dr. Nick Jacobson to explore the risks and opportunities of AI therapy: Can a chat ... Show More
1h 25m
Aug 2024
226 | [GUEST] Seeing & Healing Anxiety From a Natural Perspective: Root Causes & Simple, Practical Tools to Support Your Anxiety w/ Naturopathic Dr. Taylor Pagano
Friend, today's episode is a deep dive into anxiety from natural, holistic approach.In today's episode, you'll learn:how a natural approach to anxiety looks different than what we're used tosome possible root causes of anxietypractical anxiety reducing tips for yo ... Show More
47m 4s
May 2025
My 7 Favorite Free Apps to Improve Mental Health
Join Therapy in a Nutshell’s membership and get instant access to all 10 life-changing courses, live weekly Q&As, and a supportive community for just $27/month. Learn how to manage anxiety, process trauma, regulate emotions, and build lasting resilience. Take small, powerful step ... Show More
10 m
Dec 2024
250 | 1 Game Changing Phrase For When You're Feeling Anxious: A Psychology Backed Mental Wellness Tool to Quiet Your Inner Critic In Moments of Anxiety & Overwhelm
In today’s episode I’m sharing with you a phrase that is going to change the game with anxiety. I used to get so upset when I felt those anxious thoughts coming in, so not only was I anxious, but now I’m also upset at myself for being anxious.
I’m going to share with you a phra ... Show More
16m 48s
Aug 2024
Practice These Techniques To Relieve Daily Stress
We all know life has been extra stressful lately, so I’ve got some practical tools for you to keep that stress in check. We’ll dive into breathing techniques to calm your mind and body, the power of gratitude to boost your mood, the benefits of nature walks for lowering stress le ... Show More
16m 53s
Jan 2025
1105: Empowering Yourself to Heal Anxiety Tools and Insights from Dr Matt Lederman Part 2
In today's episode, Gina concludes her interview with Dr. Matthew Lederman, who shares his core suggestions for healing anxiety as highlighted in his book Wellness to Wonderful. Dr. Lederman recommends getting comfortable with your feelings, including those that are aversive or u ... Show More
28m 41s