Forrest and Dr. Rick discuss what's really wrong with the self-help industry, going beyond the obvious pseudoscience and snake oil to examine deeper structural issues. They explore the industry's mixed-bag focus on individual responsibility, the risks of turning healing into a never-ending project, performative personal growth, narcissism, social media and c ... Show More
Jul 13
Understanding Dissociation and DID: What It's Really Like, and How People Recover w/ Dr. Milissa Kaufman and Dr. Lauren Lebois
Most of what people know about Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) comes from movies and short videos, and those media portrayals often have little to do with what DID is actually like. To get the real picture, today Forrest is joined by Dr. Milissa Kaufman and Dr. Lauren Lebois ... Show More
1h 26m
Jul 6
From Insight to Action: How to Face the Fear You Keep Avoiding
Dr. Rick and Forrest continue last week’s conversation on avoidance coping, this time focusing on how to move from insight into meaningful action. They explore why self-awareness often isn’t enough to create change, focusing on common impediments like ambivalence, shame, and the ... Show More
1h 15m
Dec 2024
Self-Care Might Be Turning You Into a Narcissist
Self-care has become the go-to remedy for life’s chaos—but is it truly the path to well-being, or has it been hijacked into a cycle of indulgence and self-obsession? In this episode, I explore the billion-dollar self-care industry, its surprising history, and the fine line betwee ... Show More
13m 24s
Feb 2025
Snake Oil or Self-Help?, Minimalism’s Real Value, and Atheists Who Go to Church
Self-help is supposed to, you know, help. But what if, sometimes, it actually makes things worse? In this episode, we take a hard look at the self-improvement industry that promises transformation but often sells little more than feel-good illusions. From outdated advice that pre ... Show More
55m 38s
Jul 2025
312. Can self improvement go too far?
Does chasing your "best self" ever feel like an endless race? You're constantly striving, optimizing your routines, and learning new skills, yet sometimes a quiet exhaustion creeps in, or you wonder if you're truly any happier. It's as if the very pursuit of perfection leaves you ... Show More
49m 22s
Nov 2024
is trendy self care actually toxic? ep.69
Is self-care actually helping us, or are we falling for trends that might be doing more harm than good? This is a question I’ve found myself asking repeatedly, especially as wellness practices flood our feeds with promises of healing and transformation. On this week’s episode, I ... Show More
38m 26s
Jan 2025
Why Being Yourself Is Ruining Your Life
"Just be yourself." It’s the feel-good mantra printed on mugs, sprinkled across Instagram captions, and echoed in graduation speeches. But is it actually good advice—or just a comforting illusion? In this episode, I unpack the hidden dangers of this celebrated cliché and why stri ... Show More
13m 31s