Childhood Trauma, Self-Sabotage, and Therapy:...

We all understand the emotional impact of grief, but its effects on the body are often overlooked. Forrest is joined by clinical psychologist and researcher Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor to explore the physiology of grief. Dr. O’Connor explains how our brains and bodies organize them ...  Show more

Some kids learn early on that the way to be loved is to be useful. They take on the emotional or practical care of their parents in a process known as parentification, and today Dr. Rick and Forrest explore the costs of being a “gifted child.” They discuss the “bargain” these kid ...  Show more

Bobcast! Dr Kirk and Bob answer patron emails. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month. 00:00 Bob's bathroom time capsule02:10 Can angry people be therapists? 13:44 Can psychiatry and therapy be don ...  Show more

Kirk and Bob answer patron questions. From our sponsor, BetterHelp: Need a therapist? Try BetterHelp! https://www.betterhelp.com/kirkGet started today and enjoy 10% off your first month. Discount code “KIRK" will be automatically applied. 00:00 Overcoming self-hatred 10:44 Childh ...  Show more

Rebeccasode! Dr Kirk and Rebecca answer patron emails

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.
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Bobcast! Dr Kirk and Bob answer patron emails.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.00:00 Creepy therapist07:25 'F' OPP09:46 Skin picking and compulsions 14:25 Difficult clinical moments 37:05 Do ...  Show more