Aug 13

The More You Want It, the More Time It Will Take

In this episode, I talk about how your perception of time can be changed based on where your focus lies. If you like my thoughts and insights, follow me on my socials below for more! To be clear, I am not a therapist! I am just very interested in and passionate about self-awarene ... Show More

14m 7s

Aug 6

Is Life Too Heavy, or Are You Just Better Able to Carry Its Weight?

In this episode, I offer a reframing technique that’s worked for me whenever I start to perceive life as too heavy to handle.If you like my thoughts and insights, follow me on my socials below for more! To be clear, I am not a therapist! I am just very interested in and passionat ... Show More

10m 43s

Jul 23

Are You a Bad Person?

In this episode, I explain how even after doing all the personal development work you can possibly do, you’ll still sometimes make mistakes and feel like a bad person. This is part of the process and should be seen as an opportunity to recognize what works and doesn’t work for yo ... Show More

19m 50s

Apr 2020

15: "Am I The Only One Not Living My 'Best Life' During Coronavirus?"

I don’t know about you, but I’m already exhausted by the avalanche of motivational quotes online right now. Advice everywhere. Everyone talking. It’s kind of numbing. Realistically, we’re not exactly focused on how to live our “best” life right now. We’re trying to keep ourselves ... Show More

20m 31s

Oct 2024

What I wish I would have known before I started dating

In today’s post, I’m sharing a few things I wish I had known at the start of my relationship with Justin, and honestly, even before I started dating anyone. These realizations have been game-changers for me, and I hope they resonate with you too.Download my free Shadow Work and I ... Show More

34m 2s

Dec 2023

Why you get anxious in relationship

We're diving deep into the heart of anxious avoidance in relationships. If you've ever felt like running for the hills when things get too real, this episode is your safe haven. Join me as I unpack the complex world of anxious avoidance. Why do we push away love when we crave it ... Show More

21m 23s

Jul 2024

If You’re “Too Self-Aware,” Listen to This

Have you ever felt like you knew yourself a little too well? While self-awareness is usually helpful, it can sometimes lead to overwhelm, anxiety, confusion, and self-consciousness. In this episode, Dr. Rick and Forrest explore what we can do if we feel like we’re “too self-aware ... Show More

1h 13m

Mar 2025

Ep 371: Throwback to Ep54: The Relationship Between Self Worth And Habits

Start Your Transformation Now Destructive habits? Self-sabotaging yourself over and over?Have you considered this reflects your self-worth?Do you have the best of intentions but go back to doing destructive things? If so, you’re going to love this episode because as the title say ... Show More

37m 7s

Jul 2023

Why Are My Emotions So BIG? - Invalidation

Why are your emotions so big? There are a lot of things that contribute to big emotions. Invalidation is one of the main ones. When we feel invalidated, we feel just like the word sounds- that our emotions aren't valid. This actually makes us feel worse! Invalidation is very ... Show More

6m 2s

Jun 17

The Selfish BPD Brain Mini-Series: Part I Feelings, Facts, & Priorities

I don't know about you but I disliked being called selfish and self centered and I definitely did not like being told that I lacked empathy or love for others. Those were not things I was willing to accept early in recovery. The reality was that those things were true as they are ... Show More

27m 21s

Feb 2025

Why I’m Done with Self-Improvement

This episode idea started as a joke. But the more I talked about it, the more I realized I do actually want to take a break from self-improvement — a journey I’ve been on for nearly 20 years. Before you judge me, or dismiss me, hear me out. In today’s episode I’ll talk about w ... Show More

22m 14s

Maybe You Don't Like Yourself Enough