Building a Better Relationship with Yourself

Pain psychologist Dr. Rachel Zoffness joins Forrest and Dr. Rick to explore what pain is, why it can persist long after an injury has healed, and what actually helps. Rachel explains why the brain, rather than the body part that hurts, is what constructs pain, the difference betw ...  Show more

Dr. Rick and Forrest talk about what separates people-pleasing from the fawn response, and why those differences affect what actually helps. They trace the surprising history behind both ideas, explain each’s relationship with trauma, and answer common questions along the way. Th ...  Show more

The relationship you have with yourself is the most important relationship you have in the world. This episode features a recipe for creating more self-love and confidence so that you can live a happier and more fulfilling life. There are ten different tools, a few of which are f ...  Show more

In episode 70, I invite you to explore the concept of self-love and its foundational role in personal development and well-being. Your relationship with yourself is the most important one you will ever have, so it's time to invest in it! This begins with learning to like and then ...  Show more

Many conversations about relationships revolve around our relationships with others – romantic, platonic, family – but today we are talking about the relationship each of us has with ourselves. How you treat yourself can set the tone for others treat you. When you have a strong c ...  Show more

The thing is, the relationship with yourself is something that you are going to have for the entirety of your life. Investing in that relationship and making it something you enjoy is crucial part to being happy. This week we talk about: Being happy on your own Why its okay to ...  Show more