Aug 10

What’s The Problem With Therapy Speak? August Mailbag

Terms like boundaries, gaslighting, triggers, trauma, and attachment are everywhere now. Dr. Rick and Forrest answer a listener question about the consequences - good and bad - of clinical language escaping the therapy room. They then answer three more questions: an introverted l ... Show More

1h 1m

Aug 3

Burnout: A Practical Guide for Normal People

Dr. Rick and Forrest explore burnout: what it is, why it’s so common, and what people can do about it. They begin by framing burnout as largely a structural problem that individuals are forced to manage. They unpack the six major drivers of burnout, why some people are especially ... Show More

1h 15m

Jul 27

The Grieving Body: How to Heal After Loss with Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor

We all understand the emotional impact of grief, but its effects on the body are often overlooked. Forrest is joined by clinical psychologist and researcher Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor to explore the physiology of grief. Dr. O’Connor explains how our brains and bodies organize them ... Show More

1h 28m

Jul 2018

Ep 106: Fear of Intimacy + Commitment

In this episode I talk about why people are afraid of intimacy and commitment – and I do it for both sides of the relationship: the fearers and the chasers. So this is for anyone who was in a happy in a relationship and then their partner started distancing as soon as things got ... Show More

58m 24s

May 2025

Ending The Anxious/Avoidant Relational Deathtrap

Talking points: attachment, relationships, psychologyIf you're the more anxious type and you're dating someone more avoidant (or vice versa), it can create a whole realm of intensity that many people find hard to fathom. It's the best and worst of the old saying "opposites attrac ... Show More

19m 26s

Dec 2022

97. Attachment – The Anxious Avoidant Trap + How to Get Out of It with Nicole Walker

If you and your partner are struggling because one of you peruses connection and desires intimacy, but the other one of you pushes away and highly values autonomy, you might be falling into the anxious-avoidant trap. In this episode we talk about: · What the anxious-avoidant tra ... Show More

53m 1s

Feb 2025

125: Anxious vs. Avoidant: Breaking the Unhealthy Push-Pull Dynamic in Love With Jimmy Knowles

If you’ve ever felt like you’re too much in a relationship while your partner seems emotionally unavailable, you’re not alone. The anxious-avoidant dynamic is one of the most common (and frustrating) relationship patterns—but is it doomed, or can it actually work? In this episode ... Show More

53m 52s

Feb 2025

92. Julie Menanno: Healing The Anxious-Avoidant Relationship Cycle

Our most highly anticipated guest from last year finally accepted our DM request to come on the pod and de-mystify the most common (and stressful) relational dynamic: ANXIOUS + AVOIDANT. Watch this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/CRxBxInFDfU If you have ever been in a relatio ... Show More

1h 21m

Jan 2023

#42: 5 Similarities Between Anxious & Avoidant People

<p>We often speak about the many ways in which anxious and avoidantly attached people differ in their relationship styles. But in this episode, I'm flipping the script and highlighting some similarities between these so-called conflicting styles. We cover relationship fears, ... Show More

27m 34s

Jun 2022

42 - Avoidant Attachment: Why They Pull Away ft. Dr Tari Mack

Ever dated an avoidant man or woman? They disappear when conflict starts or a conversation heats up? You feel like you get close to them, but never quite fully there? Maybe you are one yourself and other people feel ‘too needy, too much’, or that being independent and alone is sa ... Show More

38m 3s

Apr 2023

#277: Hot/Cold Dating: Decoding Emotional Distancing – Solo Episode

Themes: Relationships, Attachment Theory, Dating, Emotions, Breakups Summary: In relationships, we all crave connection and intimacy. But what happens when someone we’re dating suddenly becomes emotionally distant? Let’s talk about emotional distancing and how we can increase our ... Show More

19m 39s

Sep 2023

629. Move from Anxious or Avoidant to Secure in Your Relationships

Do you find yourself anxious, avoidant or secure in your relationships? Understanding your attachment style can help you sustain healthier relationships with all of your loved ones. In this episode, K+L break down the various attachment theories and discuss how to become more sec ... Show More

1h 7m

Sep 2021

316: How To Deal With Anxiety And Perfectionism

We are complicated creatures with all kinds of feelings and neurosis. Anxiety and perfectionism are two areas that affect many individuals personally and in their relationships. Listen to today's show to better understand anxiety and perfectionism in order to improve yourself and ... Show More

35m 39s

Anxious and Avoidant in Relationship: Th...