It's 2023, and we're back, baby! Everyone's talking about New Year's resolutions, and Sarah and Therapy Jeff have some thoughts of their own to share. Despite the fact that so many of us make them, New Year's Resolutions are notorious for being unsuccessful. Why is that? And why do we bother making them in the first place? As Sarah explains, there's nothing ... Show More
Apr 10
What It Really Means to Change with Benoit Denizet-Lewis
What does it actually mean to change and why are we so fascinated (and suspicious) when people do? This week, Sarah sits down with Benoit Denizet-Lewis, acclaimed New York Times Magazine writer and author of You've Changed: The Promise and Price of Self-Transformation, to unpack ... Show More
1h 2m
Mar 12
Reality TV Backlash, America's Next Top Model, Tyra Banks
We're shifting gears this week, from therapy to something that I relate to personally. I recently watched the new Netflix doc about America's Next Top Model, and read up on the controversy and backlash that was caused when viewers listened to Tyra Banks' comments. Luckily, I'm in ... Show More
52m 27s
Feb 12
Stop Toxic Family Drama, with Internal Family Systems (IFS)
We're full steam ahead in this week's episode, Sarah is joined by Kamber Peerboom, founder of Loud Thoughts Therapy. We're learning about Internal Family Systems (IFS), Family BS, and how to navigate and identify generational trauma. We discuss common misconceptions that people h ... Show More
53m 19s
Dec 2024
261. The psychology of new years resolutions (BONUS)
This week we bring back an episode from 2022 on the psychology of New Years resolutions, the significance of the new year for making goals and promises to ourselves, why we set New Years resolutions, the typical reasons we tend to fail and how to be successful. We explore self ef ... Show More
41m 28s
Dec 2024
how to take an 80/20 approach to new years resolutions
<p>new years resolution are overcomplicated. in this episode, lily breaks down what an 80/20 approach to a new years resolution looks like, how to ensure your goals actually stick, and what to do when you feel like you are not following through with your healthy habits, goals, or ... Show More
29m 43s
Dec 2019
Episode 045: New Year, New You!
<p>In this week's episode, we're talking all about New Year's Resolutions! We discuss what resolutions you should make, why our resolutions fail, and how to maintain discipline. We hope this podcast helps your 2020!</p>
29m 22s
Feb 2024
Your Brain On... New Year's Resolutions
<p>On New Year's Eve, we experience feelings of joy, sadness, thankfulness, regret, and nostalgia, as our brains recall episodic moments from the past 12 months.</p> <p>Surges of dopamine mix with our aspirations, forming resolutions. As we count down to the new year, we're full ... Show More
35m 2s
<p>It's 2025. Did you make a resolution this year? If so, how's it going? If I were in Vegas, I'd put my money on "not well." 😜</p> <p>And that's NORMAL. The second Friday of January ain't called "Quitter's Day" for nothing. </p> <p><em>So why is it SO HARD to stick to your goal ... Show More