Understanding, Recognizing, and Dealing with ...

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

In this very special episode, Dr. Jacob Ham and associate therapist Elizabeth Ferreira join me to discuss their work as trauma therapists. They talk openly about the messy, unglamorous reality of struggle, mistakes, and repair that characterizes trauma work, its nature as both ar ...  Show more

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Ask David: Featuring Matt May, MD</h2> <h4>329: How can you deal with a "narcissist?"</h4> <h4>In today's Ask David, we respond to a listener who requested a podcast on the topic of narcissism, including how to deal with them, so w ...  Show more

Welcome to our closing episode for the mental health month! We are often drawn to narcissists due to a combination of complex psychological factors. Their charismatic charm, confidence, and seemingly larger-than-life presence can initially captivate us. Unfortunately, this att ...

How do I know if I’m in a relationship with a narcissist?

Are certain personalities more drawn to narcissists?

Can I heal if I was raised by a narcissist?

How do I handle narcissists at work?

Why do I keep attracting narcissists into my life?

How ...

Narcissists are master manipulators, and it’s incredibly tough to spot their intentions from the onset of getting to know them. It’s natural to want to give people the benefit of the doubt in situations, and narcissists take full advantage of the opportunity. In this episode, ...