In today's episode I interview therapist Sheva Rajaee. Sheva is an expert in anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and specifically relationship OCD which is what we discuss in this episode. In our interview we talk about what OCD is, what's the difference between relationship OCD and anxious attachment style, Sheva's thoughts on soulmates and "the o ... Show More
May 5
#320 Navigating Early Divorce and Rediscovering Yourself with Sarah Vacchiano
In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Sarah Vacchiano, author of Soft Launch, who shares her story of getting married young, going through an early divorce, and the journey of starting over in her late 20s. We chat about the shame and guilt that come with leaving a relationsh ... Show More
45m 41s
Apr 28
#319 How Oversharing Can Deepen Relationships with Leslie John
In today’s expert episode, I’m interviewing Leslie John, Harvard Business School professor and author of the new book "Revealing: The Underrated Power of Oversharing." We dive into why sharing—especially the messy, vulnerable stuff—is so crucial to building trust and intimacy in ... Show More
47m 35s
Apr 21
#318 Deepening Adult Friendships with Barnet Bain
In today's expert episode, I'm joined by Barnet Bain—award-winning filmmaker, author, and teacher—who just released his new book, "How to Be a Friend in an Unfriendly World." We dive deep into the art of adult friendship, why so many of us struggle to build fulfilling connections ... Show More
51m 22s
Mar 2025
285. Overcoming relationship OCD & anxiety
Even in the most perfect of relationships we can have doubts; even when everything is happy and wonderful, questions can still linger in the back of our mind like 'is this person really right for me, should we break up, should I be feeling this way?' This feeling is a symptom of ... Show More
54m 3s
Apr 2025
Unraveling OCD: the Neurosomatic Roots of Obsession, Compulsion, and Trauma
<p dir="ltr">OCD is often reduced to intrusive thoughts and ritualistic behaviors, but let's be real—it's so much more than that. These are just the surface-level symptoms of a much deeper survival mechanism rooted in childhood brain development and trauma stored in the nervous s ... Show More
51m 29s
Jun 2025
OCD and Anxiety Disorders with Kimberley Quinlan
Forrest is joined by therapist Kimberley Quinlan to explore one of the most misunderstood anxiety disorders: obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Drawing from her clinical and personal experience, Kimberley breaks down what OCD is, how it differs from general anxiety, and the way ... Show More
1h 3m