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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335 — "I Know Better — So Why Do I Keep Doing It?" Here's the Loop You're Actually Stuck In With Dr. Elisha Goldstein
Have you ever caught yourself thinking, I know better than this — so why do I keep doing it? Whether you stay up too late scrolling or you snap at people you leave, we all do things that don't help sometimes. Most of us assume we need to create a lifestyle overhaul to fix the iss ... Show More
52m 50s
Jul 13
333 — You're Doing 'Delayed Gratification' Wrong. Here's What Actually Makes You Happier with Professor Ian Bogost
You've heard people say, "Good things come to those who wait." Most of us absorbed that lesson somewhere along the way — save the good stuff, delay the pleasure, wait until you've earned it. But my guest today says that idea backfires. My guest is Ian Bogost, a contributing write ... Show More
50m 56s
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 You Can Start Building A Stronger Relationship TODAY
<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