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
Jun 23
#327 Perfectly Hidden Depression: Why High Achievers Struggle in Silence with Dr. Margaret Rutherford
In today’s expert episode, I’m joined by Dr. Margaret Rutherford, clinical psychologist, author, and host of The SelfWork Podcast, to dive deep into the topic of “perfectly hidden depression”—a term she coined and explores in her bestselling book and TEDx talk. We discuss how tho ... Show More
44m 25s
Jun 16
#326 How People Pleasing Makes Breakups Harder with Dr. Paula Freedman Diamond
In today’s expert episode, I’m interviewing Dr. Paula Freedman Diamond, a licensed clinical psychologist, speaker, and author of the new book “Toxic Striving: Escaping the Stress and Burnout of Hustle and Diet Culture.” We talk about the many faces of people pleasing and perfecti ... Show More
53m 38s
Jun 9
#325 How to Create a New Blueprint for Love with John Kim
In today’s expert episode, I’m joined by John Kim, a licensed therapist, speaker, and author you might know as The Angry Therapist on Instagram. We dive deep into his brand new book "Love Hard on Purpose" and break down the idea of “love blueprints”—the subconscious definitions o ... Show More
31m 10s
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