Dr. Rick and Forrest open up the mailbag to answer questions about complex situations where good process really matters. They discuss whether to get back with an ex who has seemingly changed, relationships with someone with addictive tendencies, the difference between Narcissistic Personality Disorder and narcissistic tendencies, and why genuine change requi ... Show More
Aug 25
Limerence: The Psychology of Romantic Obsession with Brandy Wyant
Forrest and therapist Brandy Wyant discuss limerence, an intense and often one-sided state of romantic obsession. They explore how limerence differs from both love and ordinary crushes, why uncertainty fuels it, and how it can take over a person’s inner world. Brandy shares both ... Show More
1h 4m
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
May 2025
Dr. Casey Means: The Health LIES That Are Keeping You Sick, Stuck, and Exhausted | PT 2 (Fan Fav)
Welcome back to part 2 of this absolutely EYE-OPENING convo with NYT best-selling author, co-founder of a health technology company, and a frikin’ expert in what you need to do to feel incredible, avoid disease, and age well, Dr. Casey Means. And we’re digging even deeper into th ... Show More
1h 18m
Jan 2024
This will CHANGE YOUR LIFE | The 5 Steps to Manifest Everyday
Want to really change your life? And we mean, the REAL change that you say you want to do but somehow it doesn’t happen? We have the secret, and today, Tori DeSimone doesn’t hold back. To change your life, you need to change your thoughts. Here’s 5 steps HOW and how you can start ... Show More
41m 46s
Aug 19
The Internet Taught Me to Diet, Then Saved Me With Weightlifting
Casey Johnston grew up in a family where being thin mattered. In college, the internet told her to eat 1,200 calories and do endless cardio if she wanted to lose weight. That habit followed her into her late twenties, until she came upon a Reddit post about weightlifting that cha ... Show More
54m 57s
Aug 19
Death, Sex & Money | The Internet Taught Me to Diet, Then Saved Me With Weightlifting
Casey Johnston grew up in a family where being thin mattered. In college, the internet told her to eat 1,200 calories and do endless cardio if she wanted to lose weight. That habit followed her into her late twenties, until she came upon a Reddit post about weightlifting that cha ... Show More
54m 57s
Dec 2024
Gracie Norton, Founder and Podcast Host: Healing PCOS Through Diet and Lifestyle Changes, Finding the Right Doctor, Supplement Routine, & More
On today’s episode I am talking with wellness enthusiast, Gracie Norton. We discuss how she healed her PCOS through diet and lifestyle changes, giving you a breakdown of her typical meals, supplement routine, and how to find the right doctor. This episode is great for anyone else ... Show More
43m 15s
Jul 14
3 Steps to More Confidence
You don’t have to fully love yourself to be in a relationship—but if you don’t value yourself at all, it will show up in how you love and who you choose. In this episode, Jillian explores how self-worth shapes our romantic lives, why shame keeps us stuck, and what it actually tak ... Show More
38m 32s
Aug 2024
49. Principle 10: How to honor your health with gentle nutrition
Discover your right to savor meals judgment-free, embrace whole foods, and find balance in nutrition without the stress of perfection. Learn practical tips, hear personal stories, and explore the transformative impact of mindful eating.CONNECT MORE WITH BETH! Loving the podcast? ... Show More
50m 26s
Jul 2021
Epilogue: How to Be a Bad Bitch, by Amber Rose
Kristen & Jolenta respond to listener questions about How to Be a Bad Bitch, by Amber Rose.
Join the By The Book Patreon Community! For $5 per month, you receive a new book summary, including all the rules we live by, each week. For $10 per month, you receive that PLUS a weekly a ... Show More
34m 6s