Well, we are almost at the end of the year. Happy New Year! Oh, you guys Thank you all so much for listening along in 2023. I was feeling a little emotional writing this intro. I’m so excited that we made it through another year. These podcast episodes are a lot of work and following through on stuff takes a lot of effort for me so I’m just really proud of m ... Show More
Jan 14
Ep 79: Dyslexia Explained: Reading, Executive Function, and the Right Kind of Help (ft. Ben Powers and Jeff Ruggiero)
Hi everyone! I have something to tell you and I don’t really know how to say it, so I’m just going to say it like it is. I’ve decided to end my time as part of the marketing team at Beyond BookSmart and sadly, that means that I’ll no longer be hosting Focus Forward. Today’s episo ... Show More
1 h
Dec 10
Ep 78: Misdiagnosed & Misunderstood: How Women with ADHD Can Reclaim Their Story (ft: Kristen Baird-Goldman)
I’m so glad you’re here for this conversation, because today we’re diving into a topic that is personally very close to home for me and I’m guessing many of you: the intersection of ADHD, womanhood, and self-love. My guest today, Kristen Baird-Goldman, is a licensed mental health ... Show More
54m 37s
Nov 26
Ep 77: Breaking the OCD Cycle: Understanding Intrusive Thoughts and Compulsions (ft. Dr. Kim Glazier-Leonte)
<p>In today’s episode, we’re revisiting obsessive-compulsive disorder or OCD. If you’ve been listening a while, you may remember that in episode 47, I interviewed Dr. Anthony Bram about OCD. wanted to return to this topic because OCD is both more common and more misunderstood th ... Show More
1h 5m
May 2023
Mailbag: Power in Relationships, Self-Worth, Motivation, and Personal Responsibility
Forrest and Dr. Rick dive into the mailbag to answer questions from listeners. They explore age gaps in relationships, relating to people as ongoing processes, and avoiding having your personal growth practice turn you into a doormat. You’ll learn how to develop authentic self-wo ... Show More
1h 15m
Jun 2024
Becoming Self-Confident, Learning Healthy Relationship Skills, and Trusting Yourself: June Mailbag
Dr. Rick and Forrest open up the mailbag and answer questions from listeners. They explore how to deal with chronically negative people, managing avoidant tendencies that get in the way of us finding a great relationship, and separating normal desires for support from more proble ... Show More
1h 9m
Sep 2023
360 SelfWork (Second Time Around): 15 Questions to Ask Your Potential Therapist
I have such a fantastic production team in Christine Mathias, my communications manager, and John Crowley, my audio engineer. And so I want to thank them for pulling the next two episodes off for me while I'm on vacation with my family! This was Christine's choice as one of her f ... Show More
24m 56s
Feb 2022
The Secret to Solving Most Psychological Problems: Integration
We explore a lot of big ideas on this show, and alongside them a lot of specific tactics and frameworks that can support people in growing and changing for the better. This includes everything from how to get the most out of therapy, to how to deal with traumatic experiences, to ... Show More
57m 26s
Sep 2023
Balancing ADHD: Myths, Management, and Mindsets with Dr. Jessica Stern
<p>Hey team!<br /> <br /> This week I'm talking with Dr. Jessica Stern about ADHD, mental health, and trauma. Dr. Stern is a licensed clinical psychologist, consultant, and clinical assistant professor at NYU Langone Health. Her areas of specialty are depression, anxiety, ADHD in ... Show More
28m 10s
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1255388/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>Let's talk about executive functions and how these skills support your child's academic performance! <br/><br/>In today's episode, I chat with Dr. ... Show More
