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The Self-Abandonment Loop: Shame, Self-Criticism, and How to Break Free
Why is it so hard for us to do what we actually want to do? In this episode, Forrest explains the hidden structure of self-abandonment: how shame drives the loop, how the loop produces more shame, and how the inner critic uses a “can’t win” situation to keep us stuck. Then he and ... Show More
1h 20m
Mar 16
Trauma in Relationships: What Actually Helps with Elizabeth Ferreira
Forrest is joined by associate therapist and his fiancée Elizabeth Ferreira for an honest, personal conversation about what it's actually like to be in a relationship when one partner is living with trauma, complex PTSD, or another ongoing mental health challenge. Drawing on thei ... Show More
1h 8m
Sep 2025
How To Love Pursuers Well
This episode from Relationship Advice, hosts Colter, Lauren, and Cayla lean into the dynamics of pursuer-withdrawer relationships, focusing on how to understand and support pursuers effectively. As part of a broader series on relational dynamics, this episode emphasizes recognizi ... Show More
46m 3s
Sep 2025
Stop Sabotaging Your Relationships- Anxious Attachment Trap
I dive into the anxious attachment trap and why it keeps sabotaging relationships. I share the hidden beliefs and behaviors that fuel insecurity, and I break down practical strategies to move toward secure attachment.You’ll learn how to interrupt the cycle, communicate clearly, a ... Show More
21m 37s
Jan 2025
429: Coping with the Cruel World & Enduring Heartbreak
<p>In this solo Q&A episode of the <strong>Hardcore Self Help Podcast</strong>, I answer two deeply personal and important listener questions. The first comes from a trans man struggling with the impact of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, fear for his safety, and overwhelming feelings of ... Show More
29m 27s
Nov 2025
EP464 - Sexual Expression: Lessons in Life and Love
<p>Welcome to Episode 464 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I’m excited to be joined by <a href="https://rianamilne.com/" rel="nofollow">Riana Milne</a>, who speaks to me about emotional disconnection, communication breakdowns, and their impact on sexual desire in relationships.</p> ... Show More
38m 28s
We all have different needs for closeness and distance, for intimacy and independence. You might have heard terms like anxious or avoidant attachment to describe this, and these tendencies can create challenges - particularly when people with different needs try to relate to each other. In this episode, Dr. Rick and Forrest explore why we're drawn to people ... Show More
<p><strong>What if your patterns didn’t define you, but showed you EXACTLY where you can grow?</strong></p><p><strong>Why do we keep choosing the same people—even when we know better?</strong></p><p><strong>If you’ve felt luckless, stuck, or so far away from the loving partnershi ... Show More
