In today's episode we're covering some deep territory with my returning guest, Trevor Hanson, as we explore anxious attachment. It's crucial to understand how our attachment styles, shaped by our upbringing and personal experiences, influence our daily habits and relationships. Learning to trust ourselves and engage in self-care can transform insecurities in ... Show More
Sep 14
AP 815: Do You Feel Worthy? How to Build True Self-Esteem in a Self-Obsessed World || with Dr. Marisa G. Franco
A year or two ago, I did a whole deep dive on positive thinking—and while we all know the importance of believing in ourselves, science actually shows that if you don't already have a strong sense of self-worth, positive thinking can backfire and hurt you more. That research unco ... Show More
51m 28s
Sep 10
AP 814: About Progress LIVE || From Podcast to Page, Celebrate 10 Years of About Progress with a Special Live Podcast Recording
I can't believe it — we recorded a live episode of About Progress, and you're invited to join us for the whole thing. My friend Julie Rose, an NPR journalist and incredible interviewer, took the mic and asked me everything: how Sticky Habits went from a failed course to a publish ... Show More
56m 39s
Jul 2023
How to Become Securely Attached
In today’s episode, Forrest and Dr. Rick focus on one of the most common, and most important, questions they get about attachment theory: can we heal our attachment wounds, and become more securely attached? They explore the basics of attachment theory, whether people can change ... Show More
1h 2m
Apr 2024
How to Self-Soothe Anxious Attachment — with Thais Gibson | Love, Happiness, Success | E398
When you have an anxious attachment style, it's hard to feel secure in your most important relationships. But learning how to self-soothe anxious attachment and create a stronger relationship with yourself can be the path to emotional freedom.
On today's episode of the Love, Ha ... Show More
47m 16s
Aug 2025
How to Build Self-Esteem and Self-Love
What if self-love is simply self-acceptance? Today, I’ll explore how childhood conditioning fuels self-judgment and show you how to reparent your inner child, validate yourself from within, and build a daily habit of acceptance so you can finally feel enough. Feeling stuck? It's ... Show More
18m 33s