Episode 326: Reducing Alcohol Use & Clutching...

We talk a lot about parenting. But we don't talk nearly enough about being a daughter. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Allison Alford — communication scholar, professor at Baylor University, and author of Good Daughtering — to unpack the hidden emotional labor adult daughter ...  Show more

Dating and relationships have never been simple — but in today's world of apps, algorithms, and endless options, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and disconnected. In this episode, I speak with Dr. Justin Garcia, Executive Director of the Kinsey Institute, evolutionary biologist, se ...  Show more

On this episode, we hear about: ·      A man who previously attempted to quit drinking in January 2023 but has relapsed ·      A woman struggling with boundary issues and mismatched expectations with her parents ·      A single dad seeking advice on how to teach his 8-year-old da ...  Show more

Listen to this if you're in a slump. In today's episode I talk about navigating life through the highs and lows, realistic ways to get out of a funk and finding balance between work and rest. This episode is sponsored by Tinder -On Tinder, it starts with a Swipe. Download Tinder ...  Show more

Dr. Rick and Forrest answer listener questions focused on navigating relationship challenges. They explore how to rediscover yourself after a codependent relationship, distinguish between healthy and unhealthy desires, maintain friendships after romantic feelings emerge, overcome ...  Show more

Dr. Rick and Forrest open the mailbag and answer questions focused on strengthening our relationships. They explore how we can support friends and loved ones who are experiencing depression while also caring for ourselves, managing different levels of capacity within a relationsh ...  Show more