In this special episode, Dr. Rick and Forrest explore how we can become more self-reliant, and learn to trust ourselves. This helps us be resilient in the face of life’s challenges, and it’s a key resource for people who tend to abandon their wants and needs. They start by discussing why some people struggle with self-trust, the difference between inside-out ... Show More
Sep 11
People Pleasing vs. Fawning: Why We Do It and How to Change
Dr. Rick and Forrest talk about what separates people-pleasing from the fawn response, and why those differences affect what actually helps. They trace the surprising history behind both ideas, explain each’s relationship with trauma, and answer common questions along the way. Th ... Show More
1h 12m
Aug 31
Depleted Mother Syndrome: Why Moms Burn Out, and How to Recover with Jan Hanson
Forrest is joined by his parents, psychologist Dr. Rick Hanson and nutritionist Jan Hanson, to discuss "Depleted Mother Syndrome:” the exhaustion, brain fog, and low mood so many mothers experience. They talk about how Jan hit bottom in the years after Forrest and his sister were ... Show More
1h 17m
Feb 2022
172 | Building TRUST | Breaking Dependency
<p>In this episode, I talk about how you can build on the trust, not only in yourself, but with others. How can someone who has no trust in their capabilities build on that trust? If you truly believe you are unhealthy and unable to get better, how can you begin to break these be ... Show More
26m 48s
Sep 2025
334. How to fully trust yourself
We live in a world full of opinions, advice, and expectations - and somewhere in the noise, our own inner voice can get drowned out. Learning to trust yourself sounds simple, but in practice it’s a hard skills to build. Doubt, fear of mistakes, and the pressure to “get it right” ... Show More
39m 21s
Jan 2024
#294 - Building Self Trust
<p>Self-trust is a vital component of personal development and transformation. It is the ability to listen to our inner voice, honor our values, and act on our intuition. Without self-trust, we may feel insecure, doubtful, or fearful of making decisions that align with our true s ... Show More
23m 19s
Dec 2024
#229: Deepening Self-Trust
<p>In this week’s episode, Mary discusses the importance of self-trust and how it plays a role in developing a deeper, more authentic relationship with yourself. She shares how trusting yourself means letting go of control over outcomes and embracing the process, especially when ... Show More
22m 57s