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February 26, 2023
Being Well Podcast: Somatic Psychology: Using the Body to Heal the Mind with Elizabeth Ferreira
Somatic therapist Elizabeth Ferreira returns to the podcast and joins Forrest for a deep dive into somatic psychology. They explore what a somatic therapy session looks like in practice, how it differs from traditional talk therapy, the connection between the body and the mind, and why people with complex trauma are sometimes better served by body-based approaches.
Elizabeth then talks about how somatic therapy has supported her own journey with CPTSD...
February 23, 2023
Meditation + Talk: How Do You Know You’re a Good Person?
This Wednesday Night Meditation included a 33-minute meditation, a 50-minute talk, and a discussion about How Do You Know You’re a Good Person?
I hope you find it helpful, and you are welcome to join my free Wednesday Meditations – which are open to everyone!
Meditation: How Do You Know You’re a Good Person? Talk: How Do You Know You’re a Good Person? ...February 21, 2023
Embrace Fragility
Could it crack?
The Practice:
Embrace fragility.
Why?
The truth of anything is like a mosaic with many tiles and many parts.
One part of the truth of things is that they are robust and enduring, whether it’s El Capitan in Yosemite or the love of a child for her mother and father.
Another part of the truth is that things bruise, tear, erode, disperse, or end – fundamentally, they’re fragile. Speaking of El Capitan, I knew of someone climbing it who had just placed anchors above a long h...
February 19, 2023
Being Well Podcast: Daddy Issues: Attachment Wounding, Dealing with Common Symptoms, and Becoming More Securely Attached
If you listen to a podcast like ours, you’re probably familiar with the phrase “daddy issues.” A more accurate way to understand daddy issues is as a form of attachment wounding, which describes situations where our adult relationships are affected by complicated, difficult, or traumatic experiences we had as a child.
In this episode, Forrest and Dr. Rick explore what daddy issues are, how they relate to attachment theory, sexism and the broader socia...
February 16, 2023
Meditation + Talk: Love’s In Need of Love Today
This Wednesday Night Meditation included a 20-minute meditation and a 55-minute talk about Love’s In Need of Love Today with guest teacher Reggie Hubbard.
Reggie Hubbard, the founder/chief serving officer of Active Peace LLC. His yogic and meditative practices have served as a sanctuary of peace and perspective while navigating the stresses of being a black man in the world and serving in pressure-filled jobs at the height of US politics. His practices have also helped him navigate comp...
February 14, 2023
Try a Softer Tone
Feeling a little sour?
The Practice:
Try a softer tone.
Why?
Tone matters.
I remember times I felt frazzled or aggravated and then said something with an edge to it that just wasn’t necessary or useful. Sometimes it was the words themselves: such as absolutes like “never” or always” or over-the-top phrases like “you’re such a flake” or “that was stupid.” More often, it was the intonation in my voice, a harsh vibe or look, interrupting, or a certain intensity in my body. However, I did ...
February 12, 2023
Being Well Podcast: What Addiction (and Recovery) Can Teach Us About Change with Eric Zimmer
Eric Zimmer, host of The One You Feed podcast, joins Forrest and Rick to explore what really helps us change our ingrained patterns of behavior through the lens of Eric’s journey with addiction and recovery.
They share the key lessons from speaking with hundreds of experts, the role of insight, why some people go from insight to action and others don’t, acceptance, shame, and responsibility, and the balance between determinism and agency.
About our Gu...
February 10, 2023
Meditation + Talk: Resting in the Beautiful Good Qualities Already Within You
This Wednesday Night Meditation included a 33-minute meditation, a 46-minute talk, and a discussion about Resting in the Beautiful Good Qualities Already Within You.
I hope you find it helpful, and you are welcome to join my free Wednesday Meditations – which are open to everyone!
Meditation: Resting in the Beautiful Good Qualities Already Within You Talk: Resting in ...February 5, 2023
Being Well Podcast: Repairing with Family, Dealing with Difficult People, and Recognizing Power: Mailbag
Dr. Rick and Forrest open up the mailbag and answer questions from listeners related to how we can build better relationships (particularly with our families) and deal with difficult people.
They explore the common traits of happy families, how to deal with people who weaponize psychological jargon, navigating different perceptions of “what happened,” and repairing a damaged relationship with a child. Forrest ends the conversation by talking about the...
February 2, 2023
Meditation + Talk: Lovingness and Peacefulness: Combining Compassion and Equanimity
This Wednesday Night Meditation included a 34-minute meditation, a 56-minute talk, and a discussion about Lovingness and Peacefulness: Combining Compassion and Equanimity.
I hope you find it helpful, and you are welcome to join my free Wednesday Meditations – which are open to everyone!
Meditation: Lovingness and Peacefulness: Combining Compassion and Equanimity Talk:...
