Dr. Rick and Forrest explore one of the most interesting concepts in psychology: Carl Jung’s concept of the shadow. The shadow includes the “the things a person has no wish to be,” the uncomfortable aspects of ourselves that we deny or ignore. Facing those parts can be difficult, but becoming aware of the shadow, accepting it, and integrating it allows us to ... Show More
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Dr. Becky on Becoming the Person (and Parent) You Needed
Dr. Becky Kennedy joins Forrest for a conversation about building better relationships, with ourselves, our partners, and our children. They talk about Dr. Becky’s framework of “good inside,” and how we can apply it to ourselves. Dr. Becky explains how many of the struggles paren ... Show More
1h 30m
Nov 17
Dealing with Guilt Trips, Boundaries, and Non-Monogamy: November Mailbag
Dr. Rick and Forrest open up the mailbag to answer listener questions about effective communication, healthy relationships, and contentment. They explore how defining boundaries, taking maximum reasonable responsibility, and extending an olive branch can help manage ongoing confl ... Show More
1h 15m
Nov 10
How to Be Yourself: Authenticity in Relationships with Elizabeth Ferreira
In this very fun episode, Forrest and Elizabeth discuss how to get on the same team in a relationship. They explore how conditions of worth, masking, and developmental trauma can get in the way of showing up authentically, and how falling into common relationship roles can reinfo ... Show More
1h 12m
Feb 2022
173 | Confronting Your Shadow
<p>On this episode, I talk about the shadow (a term coined by the famous clinical psychologist Carl Jung) and WHY this is important for healing. The shadow is the part of ourselves that we do not want to confront. Our insecurities, actions, and beliefs that only makes things wors ... Show More
22m 56s
Sep 18
How to Strengthen Your Intuition and Connect with Your Spirit Guides with MaryAnn DiMarco
What if tuning into Spirit wasn’t complicated at all but as natural as asking for advice from someone who loves you? The truth is, your guides, angels, and loved ones are always near, ready to support you with signs, clarity, and encouragement. In this illuminating episode of the ... Show More
1h 1m
Jun 2025
Cognitive Psychologist: Break Free from a Victim Mindset | Scott Barry Kaufman
<p><em>What if the greatest obstacle to reaching your potential isn't external barriers, but a mindset in which you see yourself as a victim? </em></p><p>Today, I’m stoked to welcome back my good friend and one of my favorite thinkers, Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman. Th ... Show More
57m 16s
Mar 2025
187. The Surprising Power of Triggers, Tough Love, & Looking at Your Blindspots to Uplevel + Heal
In this episode, I dive deep into the idea of taking radical responsibility for our lives and how embracing triggers can lead to personal growth. I explain how being open to uncomfortable moments and reflecting on the role we play in our own struggles can help us step into our em ... Show More
18m 36s
Sep 24
Fix Your Brain by Fixing Your Body: Metabolic Psychiatry Explained by Dr. Shebani Sethi
For too long, psychiatry has treated mental illness as if it lives only in the brain. But what if the real story begins in the body? My guest today, Dr. Shebani Sethi, is a Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford and founding director of the Metabolic Psychiatry Program, the fir ... Show More
1h 13m
Sep 2024
Dr. Joe Dispenza - How to Overcome Stress and Heal Yourself from Within
In this episode, I’m teaming up with the incredible Dr. Joe Dispenza to bring you a conversation that could change the way you think about your life, your potential, and your future. Dr. Joe Dispenza is a world-renowned expert on the science of transformation and personal change, ... Show More
1h 12m
Sep 23
Ep. 287 – The Secret of Compassion
<p><strong>In this powerful lecture on responding to suffering, Ram Dass draws on the wisdom of the Buddha, Trungpa Rinpoche, and Wavy Gravy, and offers his insight into the secret of compassion. </strong></p><p>The Ram Dass community gathers regularly to engage in mea ... Show More
1h 5m