Understanding the “Flight” Response: Anxiety,...

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the world's most researched, recommended, and criticized form of therapy. Clinical psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen joins Forrest to talk about what CBT is, its history, its strengths and weaknesses, and why it's gotten such a bad rap. They ...  Show more

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

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In today's episode, we take a deep dive into a pressing concern from a listener who's experiencing heightened flight anxiety, especially after a recent panic attack. Having flown multiple times without issues, the sudden re ...

Take this with you when traveling if you experience a "Fear of Flying." The sister episode to this one is Episode 281 Calming Anxiety and Counting Back from 100 by 7s https://AffirmationPod.com/100by7 Affirmation Pod is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at Better ...  Show more

In this episode we explore the activated nervous system state—better known as fight-or-flight. If you’ve ever felt anxious, tightly wound, or like your body just can’t stop, this one’s for you. We explore why your system gets stuck in this high-alert state and, most importantly, ...  Show more

In this episode, I explore what anxiety is, why it arises, and how confronting it can lead to personal growth. I shares my own struggle with agoraphobia and health anxiety, draw on existential thinkers like Jordan Peterson, and outline practical steps for building structure, c ...