Yesterday
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
Feb 2020
844 | Dr. Wayne Dyer: “Move from Thinking in a Rigid Way to Thinking and Being Flexible, Soft, and Allowing.”
When was the last time you changed your mind about something? Do you dismiss other opinions out of hand, with no consideration at all? If so, you may be a rigid thinker - stuck in your ways, assuming that your way of thinking is the right way. On today’s episode, Wayne Dyer revea ... Show More
16m 7s
Jan 2024
3040: Is Flexible Thinking the Key to a Happy Life? by Stephen Guise of Mini Habits on Overcoming Mental Blocks
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Episode 3040:
Stephen Guise of MiniHabits.com discusses the importance of flexible thinking in his book "Elastic Habits," highlight ... Show More
10m 46s
Jul 2025
The Top 2 Mindset Shifts to Beat Burnout in 2025
In this episode, Dr. Martin and Dr. Kyle unpack the mindset shifts that help combat burnout in dentistry. They explore how to break free from limiting beliefs and stress loops by using deliberate practice, resilience techniques, and continuous learning. Listeners are reminded tha ... Show More
33m 21s
Join Forrest and Dr. Rick, two “reformed rigid people,” as they explore how to become more psychologically flexible. Just as physical flexibility is the amount of stretch in our muscles, the ability they have to bend without breaking, psychological flexibility is the same quality in our minds. It enables us to approach situations from new perspectives, be op ... Show More
<p><strong>Are You Stuck in Black-and-White Thinking? </strong></p><p><strong>Let’s Talk About It.</strong></p><p>If you struggle with <strong>intense emotions, fear of abandonment, or difficulty navigating relationships</strong>, you might also feel trapped in <strong>rigid thin ... Show More
