Receiving a diagnosis can be emotionally challenging, and leave a person with a lot of understandable questions: What does this mean? What do I do now? How do I relate to this?
On this episode Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson explore what a diagnosis is, how the diagnostic process works, the limitations of diagnosing someone, dealing with the emotions that come u ... Show More
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Understanding Pain with Dr. Rachel Zofness
Pain psychologist Dr. Rachel Zoffness joins Forrest and Dr. Rick to explore what pain is, why it can persist long after an injury has healed, and what actually helps. Rachel explains why the brain, rather than the body part that hurts, is what constructs pain, the difference betw ... Show More
1h 48m
Sep 11
People Pleasing vs. Fawning: Why We Do It and How to Change
Dr. Rick and Forrest talk about what separates people-pleasing from the fawn response, and why those differences affect what actually helps. They trace the surprising history behind both ideas, explain each’s relationship with trauma, and answer common questions along the way. Th ... Show More
1h 12m
Aug 31
Depleted Mother Syndrome: Why Moms Burn Out, and How to Recover with Jan Hanson
Forrest is joined by his parents, psychologist Dr. Rick Hanson and nutritionist Jan Hanson, to discuss "Depleted Mother Syndrome:” the exhaustion, brain fog, and low mood so many mothers experience. They talk about how Jan hit bottom in the years after Forrest and his sister were ... Show More
1h 17m
Dec 2024
Why do I feel like I need a diagnosis?
This week we are talking all about getting a diagnosis. Why we might want one, why we might not agree when we finally get one, and my thoughts on self-diagnosis. We will talk about assessments and what it means to get a proper diagnosis. Finally, we will dig into labels as a whol ... Show More
41m 33s
Dec 2023
Big Fish and Chip: How I feel about my recent ADHD diagnosis
I've recently been diagnosed with ADHD. At school I always felt different, but never knew why. In this episode, I talk to Chip about how I feel about my diagnosis, how it affects my relationships and what happens in the diagnostic test.This episode covers:0’10 - What is ADHD?1’20 ... Show More
23m 49s
Feb 2023
ADHD, the lawsuit, and an explanation
<p>Welcome to Mind-fully healing, a Mental Health podcast. I’m your host Micheline Maalouf, and I am Nadia Addesi. We are both Licensed and trauma-informed therapists here to guide you through the connection between your mind and body to help you develop a deeper understanding of ... Show More
30m 40s
Feb 2024
274 | Health Anxiety in a Nutshell
<p>On today's episode, I walk through Health Anxiety and its origins. How does one manifest this state? What does a day in the life of a sufferer look like? How can one begin to break free? All this, and more, on this important episode. </p>
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34m 25s
Dec 2024
Is It Trauma And ADHD? With Britt Frank
In this conversation, host Monique Koven and trauma therapist and author Britt Frank explore the intricate relationship between ADHD and trauma, emphasizing the importance of self-compassion and the role of diagnosis in mental health. They discuss personal experiences, the challe ... Show More
28m 31s