Whether you want your partner to eat healthier or you hope they'll quit smoking, trying to change your partner won't be effective. Listen to an audio excerpt from my new book, 13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don't Do and I'll explain how to support positive change from your partner.
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Oct 19
361 — You’re Not a Bad Person for Feeling Envy. Here’s What You Can Actually Learn From It With Dr. Stacey Kim
Have you ever gotten good news from a friend and felt bad instead of happy for them? Or someone in the group chat announced they’re pregnant — and instead of feeling excited, you felt a little sick to your stomach. And then you felt guilty for feeling that way, so you typed “cong ... Show More
46m 18s
Oct 16
360 — Only One Trying in Your Friendship? Why Keeping Score Backfires (And What to Do Instead)
Are you always the one who reaches out first? You send the text, plan the dinner, and remember everyone’s birthday. At some point you start to wonder, if I just stopped trying, would anyone even notice? So you start keeping track about who called last and whose turn it is to invi ... Show More
22m 33s
Oct 12
359 — Always Been Told You’re “Too Sensitive”? 6 Signs You’re a Highly Sensitive Person With Psychotherapist April Snow
Do you notice things other people miss , like a shift in someone’s tone or tension in the room before anyone says a word? Do you need more time to recover than the people around you, so even a fun party or a good work trip can leave you completely wiped out for days? If that soun ... Show More
43m 2s
Dec 2023
What Healthy Couples DON’T Do with Dr. Amy Morin
Just as we can exercise our arms or legs to build physical strength, we can exercise our brains like we do any other muscle. Therapist Amy Morin joins Forrest to help us learn how to regulate our thoughts, manage our emotions, and become more psychologically flexible. These key s ... Show More
1h 11m
Sep 2025
280. The Secret to Improving Your Relationship (Without Changing Your Partner)
So often we believe that a better relationship depends on our partner changing. But the truth is, the real work starts with you. If you’ve ever felt stuck giving too much, overcompensating, or constantly managing the relationship on your own, this episode is for you. I share prac ... Show More
29m 57s
Jul 2025
13 Ways to Build a Stronger Relationship Today | Lewis Howes & Martha Higareda
<p><a href="https://lewishowes.com/review" target="_blank">Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!</a></p><p>Martha Higareda Howes, my beautiful wife, joins me to break down the relationship principles that transformed our marriag ... Show More
1h 10m
May 2017
95: Don't Wait Around, Make the Change YOU Want
Winifred Reilly is a marriage and family therapist, with a private practice in Berkeley, CA. In her thirty-five years of clinical practice she has treated hundreds of couples, many who were convinced they were headed for divorce. Winifred has been a guest lecturer on marriage and ... Show More
44m 24s