Why do so many people seem to resist self-compassion? Dr. Chris Germer, co-creator of the Mindful Self-Compassion program, joins Forrest to explore how we can work with the deeply ingrained shame that gets in the way.
Dr. Germer shares common misunderstandings about self-compassion, and they discuss the complex interplay between shame, self-criticism, and ou ... Show More
Oct 6
The Psychology of Resentment: Over-Functioning, Repression, and Repair
Dr. Rick and Forrest explore the silent killer of relationships: resentment. They discuss resentment as a combination of perceived grievance (“I was wronged”) and helplessness (“and I can’t fix it”), before talking about how over-functioning and control tendencies can lead to res ... Show More
1h 18m
Sep 29
How to Believe in Yourself: Carl Rogers and Humanistic Psychology
Dr. Rick and Forrest explore humanistic psychology, the mid-20th century movement that redefined how therapists relate to clients. It challenged the pessimism of Freud and the mechanism of behaviorism, offering a more hopeful alternative: that our nature is fundamentally good, an ... Show More
1h 21m
Sep 22
AI Therapy Deep Dive: Can a Chatbot Be Your Therapist? w/ Dr. Nick Jacobson
AI chatbots may already be the largest providers of mental health services in the United States, raising big questions about safety, effectiveness, and oversight. Dr. Rick and Forrest are joined by Dr. Nick Jacobson to explore the risks and opportunities of AI therapy: Can a chat ... Show More
1h 25m
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
Jan 2025
426: How to Find Purpose and Not Regret Your Life with Jordan Grumet
In this inspiring episode of the Hardcore Self Help Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Jordan Grumet, a hospice director, author, and podcast host, to explore how we can transform our lives by embracing the concept of “little p purpose.” Dr. Grumet shares insights from his latest book, ... Show More
52m 33s
Oct 2024
Dr Marisa Mazza: Shame around OCD, and self-compassion (#456)
In episode 456 I chat with Dr. Marisa T. Mazza. Marisa is a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of choicetherapy psychological services. We discuss her book, what is shame, how shame manifests in OCD, how shame can interfere with exposure and response prevention therapy (E ... Show More
40m 25s
Sep 5
Ep. 371 - How to Reframe Jealousy and Step Into Your Power with Elise Loehnen
You’re ready to leave old narratives behind—but what comes next? How do we truly break those deep-rooted cycles?In this empowering episode, Jessica sits down with author, podcaster, and spiritual thoughtleader Elise Loehnen, whose latest workbook, Choosing Wholeness Over Goodness ... Show More
1h 3m