Building a Better Relationship with Yourself

Have you ever had a friend not text you back, and you’re certain that they’re mad at you? This is often a disruption in the process of mentalization: the ability to recognize that our thoughts and feelings might not be facts. Mentalization is a process we can all struggle with, b ...  Show more

Why does knowing we overthink not help us stop? Dr. Rick and Forrest discuss why rumination becomes a self-reinforcing habit, and why insight alone rarely helps. They distinguish between rumination and reflection, and talk about how balancing acceptance and agency can help us go ...  Show more

Many people might think about how they can change their partner in order to improve their relationship. However, the best way to start improving your relationship is to start with yourself! Listen to today's show to learn how to improve yourself to improve your relationship. In t ...  Show more

Improving your relationship often starts with improving yourself. Working on our self love, body love and self acceptance will have many positive benefits not only for yourself but for your relationship. Listen to today's show to learn how to treat yourself better! In this episod ...  Show more

Prioritizing yourself and improving your self confidence will help you improve your relationship. Listen to today's show to learn things you can be doing with yourself to help create a better relationship today! In this episode with Dr. Sheva Assar, we discuss relationship advice ...  Show more

Sounds too good to be true, huh? Well, the title of the show may be a little tongue in cheek, but there's a way to frame how you operate in your relationship that can help take it to a better place. Listen to today's show to learn how to be a little selfish in order to improve yo ...  Show more