In part two of our Emotional Regulation series, we’re talking all about co-regulation — how to regulate with your partner, friend, or someone you trust.While some people naturally want closeness and support when they’re overwhelmed, others need space before they’re ready to connect. In this episode, we break down why both independent regulation and co-regula ... Show More
Jun 8
Connection vs Safety
In this episode, we talk about how couples can use simple “scales” to better understand each other’s energy, desire, and capacity. Instead of assuming what your partner means when they seem tired, anxious, disconnected, or resistant, naming where you are can turn confusion into c ... Show More
53m 17s
Jun 4
Emotional Regulation and Why It’s Important In Relationships: Part 1
Today we are discussing what it really means to regulate. You know that feeling when you are suddenly not quite in control of yourself? Maybe your body gets tense, your thoughts start moving fast, your tone shifts, or you feel like you might say or do something you would not norm ... Show More
50m 7s
Jun 1
Anger in Relationships
Anger can feel disruptive in relationships, but it often shows up for a reason: it signals that something important feels blocked, unfair, or violated. In this episode, we explore how anger can either push partners into blame, shutdown, and disconnection, or help clarify needs, v ... Show More
59m 21s
Oct 2025
AM I A GOOD FRIEND? Ft. Sazan
<p>This week, Jon and Kristin sit down with their dear friend Sazan Hendrix to dive into all things friendship—what it takes to build and nurture healthy community as adults. Don’t miss this heartfelt conversation, and be sure to check out Sazan’s brand-new podcast, <em>I’m ... Show More
1 h
Aug 2025
Lessons I’ve Learned in My 20s and 30s: Pivoting Careers, Letting Go of Timelines, Personal Finance, & More
<p>On today’s solo episode I am back to share the biggest lessons I have learned in my 20s and 30s — from navigating career pivots and releasing the pressure of rigid timelines to building meaningful relationships and finding confidence in personal finances. Whether you're in the ... Show More
34m 10s
Sep 2025
People Pleasing and the Fawn Response with Meg Josephson
Forrest and therapist Meg Josephson explore the fawn response, a survival strategy where safety is sought by pleasing other people. They discuss how fawning can start as self-protection in childhood, but later morph into overthinking, hypervigilance, and self-abandonment. Meg sha ... Show More
1h 14m
Aug 2025
A Girl-Chat Special: The Summer I Turned Pretty
<p>In this week’s episode, Tay is joined by Keaton Milburn, Natasha Bure, and Sheila Mohebpour for a girl-chat special all about The Summer I Turned Pretty! They dive into the ultimate debate of Team Jeremiah vs. Team Conrad, share their favorite and least favorite moments from t ... Show More
1h 16m