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 problematic ones. They then talk about how we can build self-confidence and become mor ... Show More
Oct 26
How to Break Relationship Patterns: Resolving Conflict and Communicating Your Needs
Most relationships, romantic or otherwise, tend to get stuck in predictable patterns of conflict. This episode is about how to resolve that conflict, and get things moving again. Dr. Rick and Forrest draw on Rick's decades of work with couples and families to talk about getting o ... Show More
1h 14m
Oct 19
How to Fix Insomnia: CBT-I with Dr. Ashley Mason
Forrest is joined by Dr. Ashley Mason, a clinical psychologist and sleep researcher at UCSF, to discuss Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for insomnia (CBT-I). They talk about what separates insomnia from a few rough nights, why people with insomnia sleep (on average) only a little le ... Show More
1h 16m
Oct 12
How to Accept the Parts of Yourself You Don't Like
In this second episode on self-acceptance, Forrest and Dr. Rick focus on how to accept the parts of ourselves we don’t like. They explain why "just love yourself more" rarely works, walk through a four-step process, and talk about why acceptance gets easier when you can set bound ... Show More
1h 7m
Mar 2022
9. self confidence, body image & valuing yourself
In today's episode we're talking ALL about how to build true self confidence within yourself! I talk about my personal struggles with self comparison, learning how to accept yourself, how to stop comparing and self hating, and ultimately how to build a healthier relationship with ... Show More
50m 45s
Aug 2021
How To Be More Confident | E261
Do you ever struggle with self-doubt, compare yourself to others, and wish you were more confident? These feelings block growth — and damage self-confidence too.
Today’s podcast is going to help you stop that, and learn a more effective way to build confidence in yourself — thro ... Show More
56m 39s
Jul 2025
Listen To THIS If You're Feeling Stuck | Ask A Therapist
<p>In today's episode, we're diving deep into some of the burning questions you've been asking us to cover.<br/><br/>Whether you're dealing with loss and grief, navigating relationship issues, struggling with manifestation, or working through health challenges ... Show More
39m 44s
Mar 2023
61. let's talk limiting beliefs.. imposter syndrome, comparison, worthiness, self sabotage & MORE
Hi everyone 🦋 In today's episode I chat with you regarding limiting beliefs and how to address them, change them and look at things in a new perspective so that you can stop getting in your own way and feel more self confident! I chat ⬇️<br /><br />-ins & outs for the week<b ... Show More
1h 24m
Jan 2023
55. body confidence, becoming your own bestie, finding your purpose & more!
Hi everyone! In today's podcast episode I chat about:<br />- The golden child syndrome & becoming highly self resilient<br />- The importance of showing up for yourself without the need to be perfect <br />- How to gain more confidence within your body, rebuilding your self i ... Show More
1h 15m