Forrest and Dr. Rick delve into a frequently requested topic: how we can let go of obsessive and intrusive thoughts. They explore why we get trapped in certain thoughts, the negative effects of rumination, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). They also discuss facing our fears, which allows us to get close enough to a problem that we can do something abo ... Show More
Mar 23
The Self-Abandonment Loop: Shame, Self-Criticism, and How to Break Free
Why is it so hard for us to do what we actually want to do? In this episode, Forrest explains the hidden structure of self-abandonment: how shame drives the loop, how the loop produces more shame, and how the inner critic uses a “can’t win” situation to keep us stuck. Then he and ... Show More
1h 20m
Mar 16
Trauma in Relationships: What Actually Helps with Elizabeth Ferreira
Forrest is joined by associate therapist and his fiancée Elizabeth Ferreira for an honest, personal conversation about what it's actually like to be in a relationship when one partner is living with trauma, complex PTSD, or another ongoing mental health challenge. Drawing on thei ... Show More
1h 8m
Mar 2022
Overthinking And How To Overcome It
Overthinking has become an epidemic. One study found that 73% of adults between the ages of 25 and 35 overthink. Overthinking keeps us in a constant state of changing our mind, second guessing ourselves, worrying, and, worst of all, delaying taking action. All of this adds up to ... Show More
19m 32s