People Pleasing, AI Therapy, and Sexual Trans...

Dr. Rick and Forrest explore burnout: what it is, why it’s so common, and what people can do about it. They begin by framing burnout as largely a structural problem that individuals are forced to manage. They unpack the six major drivers of burnout, why some people are especially ...  Show more

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

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.00:00 Handling a bigoted friend10:22 How can I support a crossdressing partner?16:54 Has therapy speak b ...  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  How do you navigate a client that makes you feel unsafe? 23:22 Why do people under express how they fee ...  Show more

Dr Kirk and Humberto answer patron/member 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 Humberto's thoughts on Emilia Perez 03:54 Deep dive relevancy 09:25 Can I be friends with different b ...  Show more

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 What does the end of a good therapeutic relationship look like? 04:44 Does there have to be conflict for progress ...  Show more