Self-awareness is a good thing…right? In this episode, Forrest and Dr. Rick Hanson explore how we can stop overthinking and break the self-awareness trap: when knowing ourselves becomes an obstacle to change. They discuss the difference between reflection and rumination, the pitfalls of being "an expert on yourself," and why overthinking is often an avoidanc ... Show More
Aug 18
Mingyur Rinpoche: A Meditation Master on Anxiety, Awareness, and Awakening
Dr. Rick and Forrest are joined by Mingyur Rinpoche, a renowned Tibetan Buddhist teacher, to explore calming anxiety with awareness, relaxing unhealthy wanting, and finding a deeper sense of our innate goodness. Rinpoche shares how a near-death experience during his four-year “wa ... Show More
1h 8m
Aug 11
9 Lessons from the Great Minds of Psychoanalysis
Dr. Rick and Forrest explore the evolution of psychoanalysis after Freud, highlighting key ideas from figures like Adler, Klein, Winnicott, and Hillman. They track how the field expanded from focusing on the individual ego all the way out to exploring the existential forces that ... Show More
1h 47m
Aug 4
Reclaiming Anger: Trauma, Repression, and Healthy Protest with Elizabeth Ferreira
Forrest and associate therapist Elizabeth Ferreira talk about healthy (and unhealthy) anger. They challenge the common framing of anger as a “secondary emotion,” and explore why anger matters, how it relates to trauma, and what it can tell us about our wants and needs. They discu ... Show More
1h 7m
Jan 2025
The Hidden Connection Between Depression, Anxiety, Weight, and Your Gut (and What to Do About It) | Tim Spector, MD
Unlock the secrets of your gut microbiome - the hidden key to overall health and longevity.
In this fascinating interview, leading scientist Dr. Tim Spector reveals groundbreaking research linking your gut bacteria to conditions like depression, anxiety, obesity, cancer, and more ... Show More
51m 23s
Dec 2024
How to Break Free from Suffering: A Guide to Finding Inner Peace
Can suffering be a path to growth? In this episode of “The Dr. Hyman Show,” Dr. Mark Hyman looks back on his conversations with Yung Pueblo, Tara Brach, and Dr. Robert Thurman to unpack how radical honesty, mindfulness practices, and embracing impermanence can ease our emotional ... Show More
1h 17m
Jun 8
Ep.436: To Recover from OCD & Anxiety, You Must Become a New You
To Recover from OCD & Anxiety, You Must Become a New YouRecovery from OCD and anxiety isn’t about fixing your old self—it’s about becoming someone new. In this episode, Matt Codde, LCSW, explains why identity shift is the key to lasting change and how to start transforming your b ... Show More
13m 27s
Aug 6
How To Handle Dilemmas, Drift, Indecision, and Difficult People | Gretchen Rubin
An avalanche of practical advice and brief (but powerful) life lessons. Gretchen Rubin is a New York Times bestselling author and happiness expert who explores human nature and habits. She’s a highly acclaimed writer, host of the podcast Happier with Gretchen Rubin and the founde ... Show More
1h 4m
Jul 9
Why We Feel So Overwhelmed & How to Get Help in a Hurry - With Dr. Caroline Leaf
Most folks today can relate to feeling overwhelmed or stressed. Our fast-paced world isn’t slowing down anytime soon, so if we want some relief, we need to build emotional resiliency and inner peace. On this episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to learn practical, scien ... Show More
1h 33m
Sep 2024
Why You Always Feel Mentally Drained
Ever wonder why your brain feels like mush after a day of picking out peanut butter, replying to texts, and resisting those checkout aisle Reese’s Cups? Turns out, you’re making around 35,000 decisions a day. From swiping through potential dates on the toilet (hey, no judgment) t ... Show More
14m 51s