This is the podcast’s five-year anniversary, and over that time I’ve submerged myself in psychology, self-help, and personal growth content - and as a result I’ve changed in many important ways. At the same time, some things have been very hard to change. It's surprising how even after learning so much I still often feel like I’m pushing the same old rocks u ... Show More
Oct 26
How to Break Relationship Patterns: Resolving Conflict and Communicating Your Needs
Most relationships, romantic or otherwise, tend to get stuck in predictable patterns of conflict. This episode is about how to resolve that conflict, and get things moving again. Dr. Rick and Forrest draw on Rick's decades of work with couples and families to talk about getting o ... Show More
1h 14m
Oct 19
How to Fix Insomnia: CBT-I with Dr. Ashley Mason
Forrest is joined by Dr. Ashley Mason, a clinical psychologist and sleep researcher at UCSF, to discuss Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for insomnia (CBT-I). They talk about what separates insomnia from a few rough nights, why people with insomnia sleep (on average) only a little le ... Show More
1h 16m
Dec 2022
Why You Don’t Change (But How You Still Can) [ENCORE]
Anyone who’s ever tried to lose weight, curb their temper, quit smoking, or alter any other habit in their lives knows that personal change is hard. Really hard.Most self-help books out there treat people like machines, blitzing past this difficulty and offering mechanical 5-step ... Show More
47m 26s
Sep 2025
How To Stop Feeling Stuck In Life
If you’ve been feeling stuck, unmotivated, or like life just isn’t moving forward — this episode is for you. In just a few minutes, I’ll share one powerful question that can completely shift your mindset, spark self-accountability, and reignite momentum in your life. No fluff, no ... Show More
8m 12s
Apr 2024
Ep 221: Redefining Yourself - Shedding Older Selves
We all grow, mature and become different people, however sometimes we cannot see that change or those around us cannot see it. This is about redefining yourself to yourself. Allowing room to witness yourself, anew. Especially in the face of people who treat us based off an old id ... Show More
46m 38s
Feb 2025
Why Is Change So Hard—And How Can You Make It Stick?
<p>Change happens to all of us, but it isn’t always easy. In this episode, Jake and Damian dive into why we struggle with change and how we can approach it differently. They explore the common pitfalls of poorly executed change and the power of long-term, sustainable transformati ... Show More
23m 40s
Jul 2025
5 Lessons To Unlock Your FULL Potential (Must KNOW!)
Feeling stuck — but not sure why? Sometimes it’s not the big fears or loud doubts holding us back… it’s the hidden limits we don’t even realize are shaping our choices, confidence, and mindset. In this special moment-compilation episode, we revisit powerful guest insights that re ... Show More
24m 50s