Jan 19
Is Self-Help a Cult? The Attention Economy and Slippery Slope of "Woo"
Forrest and Dr. Rick explore how well-intentioned self-help advice can drift away from science under the incentives of the attention economy, where overclaiming, alarmist framing, and “this one simple trick” outperforms nuance. They talk about how authority gets manufactured, how ... Show More
1h 35m
Jan 5
Who You’ll Be This Year: Values, Goals, and a Different Kind of Resolution
In this New Year’s episode, Dr. Rick and Forrest make the case that most resolutions fail because they focus on the wrong things: outcomes and behaviors rather than key values. They explore how we can identify our important values, embrace caring about them, and start to let them ... Show More
1h 7m
Aug 2025
#983 - Gay Hendricks - Deeply Connected Relationships
Gay Hendricks is a psychologist, teacher, and an author renowned for his work on relationship transformation. Conscious loving is about more than just romance, it’s about clarity, commitment, and growth. With endless advice on the internet on how to optimize your love life, what ... Show More
1h 32m
Apr 2025
How To Handle Different Paces In Emotional Growth
When emotional growth happens at different paces in a relationship, it can create disconnection and frustration. This episode explores how partners can navigate this dynamic by cultivating curiosity, avoiding shame-based interpretations, and validating the complexity of individua ... Show More
47m 37s
Jan 2025
426: How to Find Purpose and Not Regret Your Life with Jordan Grumet
<p>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 bo ... Show More
52m 33s
Forrest and Dr. Rick explore "situationships" – those poorly defined, boundary-free relationships that exist in a gray area between friendship and committed dating. They unpack why these arrangements have become so common, examine the emotional trade-offs that keep people stuck, and share how to reclaim a sense of agency and build more authentic connections. ... 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
