145 SelfWork: Dealing With the Elephant In Th...

Dr. Margaret focuses today on feelings of remorse and regret that parents carry over either their actions or their lack of action with the children they were meant to love and protect.Sexual abuse, incest, and alcoholism are also discussed, so please listen carefully.Today’s epis ...  Show more

Finding your purpose. Is that easy? Hard? With the help of the highly-respected Dr. Terrence Roberts, Dr. Margaret repeats his question, "Why are you?"I was lucky enough to have a very special experience this past week. I heard Dr. Terrence Roberts, who was one of the Little Rock ...  Show more

We've all heard the term, “defense mechanisms” before. You have probably even used this term before. The question is, do we really know what they are and why they even exist? This week, Kat is going to help us figure that out. In this episode, you will learn about the development ...  Show more

Psychological defenses are subconscious strategies we use to protect ourselves from uncomfortable emotions, and they exert a hidden power over our behavior. From denial and repression to projection and rationalization, Dr. Rick and Forrest explore how these defenses shape our act ...  Show more

Defense mechanisms function as unconscious psychological strategies we deploy to navigate reality and sustain a consistent self-image. They act as a shield, guarding against feelings of anxiety, shame, and vulnerability. They are feeling states that prompt us to avoid contact ...