Forrest is joined by clinical psychologist Dr. Scott Eilers to explore how he both treats and lives with chronic depression. They discuss anhedonia, the catch-22 of treatment resistance, how to build new practices when it’s the last thing you want to do, acceptance, and how a values-based approach can help someone move forward even when they’re feeling stuck ... Show More
Oct 5
Self-Acceptance: How to Accept Yourself Without Giving Up on Change
Self-acceptance gets recommended constantly, but are we really supposed to accept the parts of ourselves we don't like? Won’t that stop us from changing? Dr. Rick and Forrest discuss what self-acceptance is, what it isn't, and why it’s the starting point for real change. They sha ... Show More
1 h
Sep 28
Treating Shame with Self-Compassion with Dr. Chris Germer
Shame is one of the hardest emotions to work with, in part because it blocks what we need most when we’re feeling shame: self-compassion. Dr. Chris Germer, co-developer of the Mindful Self-Compassion program, joins Forrest to discuss how we can get around that trap. They talk abo ... Show More
1h 11m
Sep 21
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: What the Critics Get Right (and Wrong) w/ Dr. Ellen Hendriksen
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the world's most researched, recommended, and criticized form of therapy. Clinical psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen joins Forrest to talk about what CBT is, its history, its strengths and weaknesses, and why it's gotten such a bad rap. They ... Show More
1h 33m
Jul 2025
Why Does Life Sometimes Feel Emotionally Numb? - Dr Scott Eilers - #966
Dr. Scott Eilers is a clinical psychologist, mental health coach, and an author. Depression gets thrown around a lot these days. Feeling off for a day or two, and suddenly it’s labeled as depression. But what does real depression actually feel like? And more importantly, how do y ... Show More
1h 16m
Apr 2024
282 | Depression | Its Link to Anxiety
<p>On today's episode, join me for an in-depth discussion about the symptoms of depression, the different types of depression, how anxiety and depression go hand in hand, and some of the best ways to combat it. </p>
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40m 22s
Sep 2019
Brent Williams on Recovering from Depression
Brent Williams suffered for a long time from depression and anxiety and during that time he kept a journal about his thoughts, feelings, and experiences. That journal has now been turned in to a beautiful graphic novel called, Out Of The Woods: A Journey Through Depression and An ... Show More
42m 49s
Nov 2025
An Honest Talk About Male Pressure & Depression ft. Dr. Zac Seidler @Movember
Dr. K sits down with Dr. Zac Seidler for an unfiltered discussion about the modern male crisis like how societal expectations around strength, success, and emotional restraint are leaving men isolated, angry, and quietly collapsing inside. Together they unpack how men are taught ... Show More
2h 20m