May 6
The Anxiety Trap: Why Fighting Makes It Worse
Watch the video version of this podcast here: https://youtu.be/cY4AMcWhSko---For most of my adult life, I had this low-level hypervigilance running in the background. I tried everything to fight it — books, breathwork, control techniques, willpower. The harder I fought, the worse ... Show More
12m 19s
Jan 2025
Understand Relationship Conflict: Build Empathy, Emotional Intelligence & Reduces Stress Through Curiosity
Fill Out a 2 Minute Listener Survey for Access to My Secret Podcast and a Chance to Win a Free Coaching Session!Ever had a stupid argument that spiraled out of control? Same. Enter: The Cheeseburger Incident. This episode is all about why we get stuck in pointless fights, how ov ... Show More
17m 35s
Sep 2024
How to Increase Your Emotional Intelligence | Dr. Marc Brackett
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Marc Brackett, Ph.D., a professor in the Child Study Center at Yale University, director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, and a world expert on what emotions are, how to interpret them, and how to work with emotions to yield a more i ... Show More
2h 34m
Sep 2024
The Dark Triad: Dealing with Narcissists, Sociopaths, and Other Toxic People
Dr. Rick and Forrest unpack the "Dark Triad" of personality traits - narcissism, Machiavellianism, and sociopathy - and explore how these traits can manifest in everyday relationships. They talk about how individuals with these tendencies use charm and manipulation to control sit ... Show More
1h 14m
Start here: If you want to build a consistent Stoic practice — not just listen to one — I made a free 7-day challenge. One short audio lesson per day, one practice to try. No fluff. stoicchallenge.co --- In this episode, we explore practical strategies to manage challenging relationships, including high-conflict individuals and those with personality diso ... Show More
<p><strong>The APP has arrived! </strong><a href="https://studio.com/apps/rebecca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://studio.com/apps/rebecca</a> </p><p>If you like the podcast, you will love the Everyday Calm app. It is a daily program that teaches simple skills t ... Show More
<p><strong>The APP has arrived! </strong><a href="https://studio.com/apps/rebecca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://studio.com/apps/rebecca</a> </p><p>If you like the podcast, you will love the Everyday Calm app. It is a daily program that teaches simple skills t ... Show More