Do you ever feel disconnected in your relationships or struggle to truly understand others? Empathy is the key to bridging those gaps. It’s not just a trait, it’s your superpower. Empathy allows us to connect deeply, foster understanding, and create meaningful change in our lives and communities.
In this week’s episode of Ask Dr. Jodi, we explore how empath ... Show More
Jul 2025
Facing Something that Scares You
Facing Your Fears: How to Decide, How to Cope, and Why It Matters: Fear is a normal part of life, but not every fear needs to be conquered. This week, Lily and I explore how to tell when a challenge is worth it and when it is perfectly fine to give yourself a break. We share pers ... Show More
22m 22s
Jun 2025
Dealing With Toxic Parents Set Boundaries and Reclaim Your Peace
Dealing with TOXIC Parents: How to deSet Boundaries and Reclaim Your PeaceDealing with toxic parents can leave you feeling confused, exhausted, and doubting your own worth. Whether you’re still living under their roof or navigating adult relationships, the impact of toxic parenti ... Show More
36m 35s
Jun 2025
Break Free from Trauma Bonding | Take Back Your Power
Break Free from Trauma Bonding | Take Back Your Power Trauma bonding can keep us stuck in relationships that drain our self-worth, confidence, and happiness. The cycle of hope, hurt, and confusion makes it incredibly difficult to walk away—even when we know it’s not healthy. If y ... Show More
33m 35s
Jul 2023
Dealing with Criticism, Anxiety, and Dysfunctional Family Systems: July Mailbag
Forrest and Dr. Rick open up the mailbag and answer questions from listeners. They explore how we can thoughtfully take the input of other people, identify and meet our needs, deal with anxiety and the fear of failure, and approach a conversation about drug use with teenagers. Yo ... Show More
1h 6m
Jul 2025
The Freeze Response, Gifted Kid Syndrome, and BPD: July Mailbag
Dr. Rick and Forrest answer listener questions about perfectionism, performance anxiety, trauma, and relationships. They explore how early praise for being “gifted” can create a fear of failure and contribute to “failure to launch,” and share ways to shift from focusing on an ide ... Show More
1h 17m
Nov 2023
Toxic Thoughts and Overthinking
Join Jordyn as she dives into a series of confessions about toxic thoughts, boundaries in relationships, losing a loved one, and the importance of family. In this episode, she shares her personal experiences and offers advice on how to navigate these challenging situations. Jordy ... Show More
27m 30s