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  • We all have an "inner child:” the part of ourselves that carries the emotions, beliefs and experiences from our early years. While this aspect of ourselves can be a source of creativity, playfulness and wonder, it might also harbor unresolved wounds that affect our adult relationships and behaviors. In this episode, Dr. Hanson and Forrest explore what the inner child really is, how it manifests in our lives, and practical ways to work with this important part of ourselves. They discuss how to identify inner child wounds, demonstrate techniques like voice dialogue, and share strategies for bringing more awareness and healing to our younger selves.
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    Key Topics:
    0:00: Introduction
    1:20: What is the inner child?
    7:30: How the inner child shows up in our adult lives
    10:40: A CBT-ish way of thinking about the inner child
    16:40: Unmet needs, and examples of inner child wounds
    21:45: Promoting the positive aspects of the inner child
    28:50: How to begin engaging with the inner child
    35:30: Shame, and turning toward yourself
    39:00: Reparenting
    46:30: Voice Dialogue demonstration
    1:00:15: Reflections on the demonstration
    1:06:00: Other approaches, and reasons you might be having a hard time
    1:09:25: Rage and release, looking at pictures, and creating an autobiography
    1:14:00: Balancing the inner child's desires with the realities of life
    1:20:10: Recap
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  • Anxiety is something we all experience from time to time, and because it’s so common it can be easy to take it lightly. But anxiety dominates the lives of many people, and in this episode psychotherapist Joshua Fletcher joins Forrest for an in-depth exploration of anxiety. They talk about the anxiety cycle, moving away from thinking in terms of a “cure,” and the key target of the “willful tolerance of uncertainty.” Josh also shares insights on exposure therapy, managing self-criticism, and developing greater self-awareness. 
    About our Guest: Joshua Fletcher, also known as Anxiety Josh, is a psychotherapist based in Manchester, UK, and the author of several books, including his newest, "and how does that make you feel?" Joshua also co-hosts the podcast "Disordered," and you may have bumped into his content on Tiktok or Instagram, where he has over a quarter million followers. 
    You can watch this episode on YouTube.
    Key Topics:
    0:00: Introduction
    3:30: Josh’s first panic attack
    10:15: The vicious cycle of threat monitoring
    14:00: The three magic words: “just in case”
    20:00: The “willful tolerance of uncertainty”
    27:00: Exposure therapy
    31:55: Working with self-criticism
    41:20: Reward, punishment, and trauma
    48:05: Identifying our varied inner voices
    52:10: Worried voice, false comfort, and wise mind
    54:00: Approaching anxiety as a neurodivergent person
    58:10: Healthy disenchantment
    1:00:15: Recap
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  • Why do so many people seem to resist self-compassion? Dr. Chris Germer, co-creator of the Mindful Self-Compassion program, joins Forrest to explore how we can work with the deeply ingrained shame that gets in the way.
    Dr. Germer shares common misunderstandings about self-compassion, and they discuss the complex interplay between shame, self-criticism, and our capacity for self-care. Forrest focuses on the paradox of self-compassion: how approaching it as a “solution to your problems” actually gets in the way of it helping you out. Dr. Germer then shares the model of safety, challenge, and overwhelm, including how we can use it to guide our practice, get to the bottom of shame, and avoid burnout along the way.
    You can watch this episode on YouTube.
    Key Topics:
    0:00: Introduction
    1:30: What people get wrong about self-compassion 
    5:10: Tender vs. fierce self-compassion, and the “paradox of practice”
    11:35: Shame and self-compassion
    17:35: Safety, challenge, and overwhelm
    23:30: Holding ourselves before holding our experience
    31:45: Burnout, and inner-kindness vs. external approval
    37:35: Getting to the bottom of shame, and loving ourselves up
    42:00: Applying mindfulness to self-compassion practice
    48:40: Overzealousness, and clarity of intention
    53:10: Motivating ourselves
    57:00: Recap
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  • In this episode, Dr. Rick and Forrest explore the all-too-common challenge of social anxiety. They break down what it really means to be socially anxious (hint: it's not just being shy), where those feelings come from, and why they stick around. Rick explains the roots of social anxiety, highlighting the role of attachment styles and individual temperament, before Forrest shares how to locate yourself on a spectrum from everyday nervousness to Social Anxiety Disorder. They then discuss evidence-based approaches to working with social anxiety like exposure therapy, cognitive defusion, and mindfulness techniques. Whether you experience feelings of anxiety or are trying to understand a friend who does, this episode will help you feel more confident and connected.
    You can watch this episode on YouTube.
    Key Topics:
    0:00: Introduction
    1:45: What is social anxiety?
    7:10: Where does social anxiety come from?
    13:40: Feeling worthy, and other social factors
    17:00: Nature vs. nurture
    24:15: Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) and comorbid diagnoses
    29:50: Exposure therapy, and how to practice it safely
    42:00: Positive reinforcement, and responding to ruminative thoughts
    55:45: Widening our view, and taking in the good
    1:03:15: Talking with younger parts, and self-compassion
    1:10:15: Normalizing anxiety
    1:11:35: Recap
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  • In our first feed drop, we’re sharing the first episode of Season 4 of the Turning Points Podcast. The host of Turning Points is therapist Frantzces Lys, and in this episode she explores family and peer-based approaches to therapy. 
    Frantzces is joined by two guests, first Charles Daniels, the CEO and co-founder of Fathers’ Uplift, an organization that provides therapy, coaching, and advocacy for fathers. And second, Gina Connor, a clinical social worker who specializes treating eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, and life transitions through individual and group therapy. 
    Key Topics:
    0:00: Introduction
    5:00: First guest - Charles Daniels
    23:10: Second guest - Gina Connor
    33:30: Recap

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  • Dr. Rick and Forrest unpack the "Dark Triad" of personality traits - narcissism, Machiavellianism, and sociopathy - and explore how these traits can manifest in everyday relationships. They talk about how individuals with these tendencies use charm and manipulation to control situations and people, and offer practical strategies for identifying these traits in others. You’ll learn how to set boundaries, protect yourself from manipulation, and develop a thoughtful, empathetic approach when navigating relationships with those who exhibit these challenging behaviors. The episode also explores self-care in difficult dynamics, the ethical considerations in labeling others, and how to manage unavoidable interactions with people who display these traits. It’s essential listening for anyone who has encountered toxic behavior, and wants to learn how to deal with it more effectively.
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    Key Topics:
    0:00: Introduction and disclaimers
    3:50: The Dark Triad: Narcissism, Machiavellianism, and Sociopathy
    7:40: Charisma, privilege, and why some people get away with antisocial behavior
    16:10: Sensitivity to criticism, viewing people as means to ends, and other evidence
    22:35: Being careful about labeling people
    28:50: Developing awareness, and grieving reality
    33:10: Boundaries and safety
    38:00: Limiting the scope of the relationship
    42:20: How to break through the “fuzz” in communication
    49:25: Transference, and when it’s safe to confront people
    55:15: Self-care in unavoidable situations
    59:15: When you notice these tendencies in yourself
    1:02:10: Recap
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  • Forrest sits down with marriage and family therapist Julie Menanno to explore one of the most crucial aspects of healthy relationships: secure attachment. They discuss the impact of anxious, avoidant, and secure attachment patterns, and provide practical advice on identifying and communicating attachment needs, fostering emotional safety, and addressing the common anxious-avoidant partner dynamic. Julie highlights the importance of emotional validation and recommends strategies for communicating from the heart. Forrest and Julie then talk about what we can learn from how securely attached couples navigate conflict and repair. 
    This episode is perfect for anyone looking to strengthen their relationships!
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    Key Topics:
    0:00: Introduction
    1:20: Attachment styles and emotional safety
    4:30: Identifying and meeting attachment needs
    12:45: How attachment styles shape our relationships
    19:30: The “anxious-avoidant” partner dynamic
    26:55: Communicating from the heart
    32:40: Emotional validation
    35:55: Conflict and repair in a securely attached relationship
    44:55: How a therapist manages escalation and overwhelm
    50:35: The power of choice in relationships
    56:35: Recap
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  • Dr. Rick and Forrest dive into the mailbag, and answer questions from listeners focused on working with anxiety in ourselves and our relationships. They start with a question that’s essential to the podcast as a whole: is it possible to be too preoccupied with personal growth? Rick talks about how to manage the desire for approval, offering strategies to foster self-acceptance and healthier self-validation, before Forrest shares his own journey with finding the right amount of try-hard. They then discuss how to create more collaborative decisions in relationships. Additional topics include self-motivation and peak performance, working with diverse needs, and diagnostic “scope creep.”
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    Key Topics:
    0:00: Introduction
    1:05: Am I too preoccupied with self-help and personal growth?
    11:20: How do I address my unquenchable thirst for approval?
    27:15: How can I tell if I’m actually doing my best?
    36:40: How do I advocate for more collaborative decision making with my partner?
    54:15: How does the brain’s natural pursuit of novelty balance with its desire for safety?
    1:03:30: Recap
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  • Forrest dives into cognitive bypassing - a common strategy many of us use to avoid feeling difficult emotions - with trauma therapist Simone Saunders. Simone and Forrest discuss the connection between cognitive bypassing and trauma before exploring somatic tools that can help us avoid an endless cycle of overthinking, and fully process our experiences. They focus on the “freeze” and “fawn” stress responses, and talk about how these responses can impact our relationships and everyday interactions. The conversation widens from there to include topics like letting go of unhealthy relationships, navigating the shame that can come with self-awareness, working through triggers, finding more agency, and changing our models of conflict. 
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    Key Topics:
    0:00: Introduction
    1:25: What’s cognitive bypassing?
    5:55: Somatic approaches, and widening the window of tolerance
    18:10: The freeze and fawn responses
    22:25: Grieving letting go of unhealthy relationships
    26:20: Shame, the problem with self-awareness, and identifying your values
    35:35: How to move through “first contact” with our triggers
    38:05: Feeling connected to others
    41:55: Agency, and being embodied in a relationship
    47:30: Changing how we see conflict
    51:15: Grief as self-awareness, and expressing ourselves
    57:25: Recap
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  • In this special conversation, Forrest explores what it means to be a good father with his dad, clinical psychologist Dr. Rick Hanson. They discuss the joys, challenges, and unexpected lessons of parenthood, starting with the advice Rick would have given himself. Rick and Forrest tackle the mental health challenges new parents face, focusing particularly on maintaining a strong relationship between partners. They get real about their relationship, and Rick offers practical strategies for "resetting" with your partner during stressful times. 
    They then talk about different approaches to parenting, and how to find a healthy balance of authority, aspiration, and nurturance. Whether you’re navigating the path of parenthood, reflecting on your relationship with your own parents, or just looking to gain some insight into the father-son dynamic, this episode has something for everyone. 
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    Key Topics:
    0:00: Introduction
    2:00: Did becoming a dad change Rick’s relationship with his parents?
    5:05: What advice would Rick give a younger version of himself?
    8:45: Biological stressors, and the mental health challenges of young parents
    17:00: Maintaining closeness with your children while working
    21:40: How to “reset” with your partner
    32:15: Savoring the good times
    35:35: Authority, aspiration, and nurturance
    44:30: Parenting the child you have, and emotional regulation
    51:10: Recognizing that kids are not tiny adults
    57:55: Staying consistent
    1:00:30: How to practice for becoming a parent
    1:03:00: Recap
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  • In this timely episode, Dr. Rick and Forrest tackle the anxiety and uncertainty so many are feeling about the state of today’s world. They discuss why everything feels so overwhelming right now, share practical ways to manage those emotions, and explore how we can stay grounded, take ownership of what we can control, and maintain a sense of connection with others. Topics include managing uncertainty, wise skepticism, developing agency, accepting impermanence, and understanding grief as a deep form of love and connection. Whether you're feeling anxious about global events or just navigating daily life, this episode offers practical advice for building resilience.
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    Key Topics:
    0:00: Introduction
    1:55: Why do things feel so terrifying?
    11:45: A typical response to the state of the world
    17:40: Recognizing how much uncertainty there is
    25:35: Feeling grounded in your personal integrity
    32:30: Taking ownership of what you are able to contribute
    39:00: Our felt sense of connection with others
    44:20: Accepting impermanence
    49:00: Grief as a form of love and connection
    54:15: Recap
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  • Forrest explores how we can harness perfectionism’s strengths without getting captured by its vulnerabilities with therapist and author Katherine Morgan Schafler. They talk about perfectionism’s bad branding, and how our relationship with perfectionism can lead to it being either a superpower or a stumbling block. They discuss the different types of perfectionists, the limitations of defining perfectionism merely as a defense against criticism, and the importance of shifting our language around self-criticism. You’ll learn about the difference between power and control, why self-compassion beats self-punishment, and how to keep perfectionism in check while still reaching your goals.
    About our Guest: Katherine is a psychotherapist, former on-site therapist at Google, and author of the recent book The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control: A Path to Peace and Power.
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    Key Topics:
    0:00: Introduction
    1:35: Defining perfectionism
    6:00: Ideals, identity, and asking yourself how and why you’re striving
    12:40: The five types of perfectionists
    21:55: Why defining perfectionism as a ‘defense against criticism’ falls short
    28:20: Changing our vocabulary around self-criticism
    34:00: Why self-punishment doesn’t work
    38:10: The difference between power and control
    44:40: Splitting vs. scaling, and reaching out for connection
    49:10: When perfectionistic tendencies invade our relationships
    54:10: The intention that drives real goals, and finding your metric for measuring success
    1:07:10: Recap
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  • Dr. Rick and Forrest explore one of the most interesting concepts in psychology: Carl Jung’s concept of the shadow. The shadow includes the “the things a person has no wish to be,” the uncomfortable aspects of ourselves that we deny or ignore. Facing those parts can be difficult, but becoming aware of the shadow, accepting it, and integrating it allows us to embrace all of who we are. 
    They start by explaining what the shadow is, where it comes from, and why it’s valuable. Rick shares some examples of shadow material, what we lose by leaving them behind, and how we can start reintegrating them. Forrest talks about modern approaches to shadow work, and viewing the shadow through a less dualistic lens. They then map out the “typical” path of what is usually a highly individualized process. 
    Hope you enjoy it!
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    Key Topics:
    0:00: Introduction
    1:50: Defining the shadow - things we leave out, or don’t care to know
    4:30: Individuation
    12:05: Some examples of shadow material
    18:35: What do we lose by not incorporating the shadow?
    23:10: Agency, creativity, authenticity, and unrecognized capabilities
    26:50: Patience, knowing your why, inner refuge, and befriending parts
    32:00: Acceptance, awareness of projection, and being in dialog with our shadow
    38:10: Deliberate practice, stepping into the wild, and showing curiosity
    46:25: The golden shadow, and accepting impulses vs. acting on them
    55:30: Recap
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  • Forrest and Dr. Rick tackle the tricky topic of dealing with other people’s psychological defenses. It’s often easier to see other people’s defenses than to see our own, which can make them particularly frustrating to deal with. In this episode, Rick and Forrest explore the psychological and communication skills that will allow you to have more successful conversations.
    They start with a quick summary of what psychological defenses are and how they operate, before talking about recognizing our biases, showing empathy, and establishing a productive tone. Rick explains how to break the cycle of counterattacks that can happen when people get defensive, and how to balance different needs for closeness and distance. Topics include effective communication skills, moving from criticism toward values, managing frustration, and helping other people become more self-aware.
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    Key Topics:
    0:00: Introduction, psychological defenses recap
    3:40: Why can’t we see other people’s defenses?
    10:35: Recognizing our own vulnerabilities, and showing empathy
    14:20: Setting the tone
    20:10: Disrupting the cycle of counterattacks 
    24:20: Approaching differing needs for closeness and distance
    31:15: Joining with empathy before escalating requests
    38:55: A mutual orientation toward growth
    41:45: Seeing openings for dialog when they present themselves
    43:40: Basing dialog around values vs. criticism
    47:40: Managing frustration
    53:25: Is there any way to help others become more self-aware?
    1:01:35: Recap
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  • Have you ever felt like you knew yourself a little too well? While self-awareness is usually helpful, it can sometimes lead to overwhelm, anxiety, confusion, and self-consciousness. In this episode, Dr. Rick and Forrest explore what we can do if we feel like we’re “too self-aware.” 
    They begin by identifying some of the issues that can arise with self-awareness, differentiating it from self-consciousness, and highlighting how conflict between different parts can stop us from becoming who we want to be. They then discuss how developing ego strength can help us become more authentic and free in our behavior. Rick then guides Forrest through a role-play exercise aimed at reducing self-consciousness and social anxiety, and addressing parts of ourselves we may not like.
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    Key Topics:
    0:00: Introduction
    1:40: Can we be "too self-aware?"
    3:55: Three ways self-awareness can cause problems, and four stages of growth
    8:25: Outside-in vs. inside-out change, and self-consciousness
    14:20: Authenticity, feeling stuck, and internalizing judgment
    18:45: Ego strength, and what helps people navigate overwhelm
    29:10: What not to do, and a roleplay example with Forrest
    35:00: Showing interest in others, and rumination
    40:15: More roleplay with Forrest, anxiety, overanalysis, and shame
    53:25: Qualities we like and can embrace about an exiled part
    1:01:30: Recap
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  • About 30% of people will experience depression at some point in their lives, and most of us know what a depressed mood feels like. Because depressive episodes are common, there’s no lack of good advice out there. But depression is so challenging in part because it attacks our ability to do anything about it. Depression saps our energy, is demotivating, and makes it difficult to actually put that good advice into practice. In this episode, Dr. Rick and Forrest explore what we can do about this, and how we can break out of an episode of depressed mood. 
    They start by talking about what causes depression, introduce the biopsychosocial model, and identify an overall framework for most depressive episodes. Rick and Forrest then explain the vicious cycle of depressed mood before focusing on what a person can do practically to break the cycle. Topics include identifying mindsets, changing how we interpret information, fully experiencing our emotions, rumination and ruminatory processes, taking in the good, and creating openness to possibility. 
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    Key Topics:
    0:00: Introduction
    2:15: Distinguishing a depressed mood from MDD
    7:25: Causes of depression
    12:00: Absolutist beliefs and self-compassion
    17:45: The paradox of motivation, and small ways to break the cycle
    24:20: Fully experiencing your feelings, and emotional release
    30:05: Discerning between thoughts and experiences
    38:30: Rumination, finding evidence of positive change, and interoception
    42:50: Recognizing what you don’t know, being receptive to love, and simply being
    52:00: Recap
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  • Most of us have gone through a time in life when it felt like we were stuck: unable to deal with our issues, change in useful ways, or make our lives the way we wanted them to be. It’s often not for lack of trying. You read the books, you followed the exercises, you maybe even saw a therapist…but it just didn’t help. On today’s episode, Dr. Rick and Forrest explore why this happens, and what we can do about it. 
    Rick shares a simple framework we can approach change through before Forrest digs into the six key factors that prevent us from changing. They talk about self-acceptance and how we can relax our attachment to the current version of ourselves, before moving on to factors that affect motivation. They then discuss working with fears, becoming courageous, and leaning into a more authentic version of who we are. 
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    Key Topics:
    0:00: Introduction
    1:25: What we can (and can’t) change
    4:15: Taking inventory: What hasn’t worked?
    9:00: Seeing what’s true
    15:25: Holding onto an identity, recognizing your defenses, and experimenting
    29:55: Motivating yourself, and releasing feelings of guilt
    36:35: Secondary gains
    46:30: Courage, boredom, and fear of the unknown
    50:20: Appreciating how our environment influences us
    55:40: Seeing what’s already working, and getting new inputs
    1:04:00: Authentically being you
    1:06:55: Recap
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  • 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 relationship, maintaining self-worth and trust in the context of body image insecurities, and navigating the often tricky dynamics of a partner’s relationship with their ex. The episode closes with Rick and Forrest sharing how they’ve handled repair in their parent/child relationship, and what we can do to manage anxieties about the future.
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    Key Topics:
    0:00: Introduction
    1:40: Establishing boundaries with a loved one who is depressed
    11:00: Managing different levels of capacity in a relationship
    16:45: Body image insecurity, and trusting that others love us
    31:45: How do I navigate my partner's relationship with their ex?
    42:15: I’m nervous that as my child ages they’ll blame me for my parenting. What can I do?
    1:02:15: Recap
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  • If we want to accomplish something in life it usually takes a combination of motivation and consistency - in other words, discipline. Discipline is both essential…and shockingly hard to develop. In today’s episode, Forrest and Dr. Rick explore how we can become more disciplined. They talk about whether discipline came naturally to Rick, and the lessons we can learn from his journey with discipline. Key topics include how to make even frustrating tasks rewarding, the relationship between discipline and self-concept, how to identify key wants, needs, and aspirations, and learning to feel good when we do good. 
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    Key Topics:
    0:00: Introduction
    2:30: Rick’s personal history with cultivating discipline
    5:45: Finding reward in necessary tasks
    17:50: Engaging in your life, and knowing what you really care about
    22:35: The power of your self-concept
    31:45: Breaking things down into small parts
    36:45: Motivation, distress tolerance, and meta-motivation
    46:35: Getting out of a negative mindset, and finding what works for you
    54:10: Recap
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  • Psychological defenses are subconscious strategies we use to protect ourselves from uncomfortable emotions, and they exert a hidden power over our behavior. From denial and repression to projection and rationalization, Dr. Rick and Forrest explore how these defenses shape our actions, influence our relationships, and affect our overall well-being.
    They start with the function and structure of most defenses, before giving a few simple examples. Rick then dives into the role of defenses in psychoanalytic theory, their role in managing self-worth and shame, and what we can do to become less defensive over time. They close with practical strategies for working with our defenses, including a brief discussion of what we can do to help other people with their defenses.
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    Key Topics:
    0:00: Introduction
    2:30: Psychological and historical factors influencing psychological defensiveness
    8:00: Some examples of unconscious anxiety bubbling up
    12:00: Repression, regression, projection, reaction formation, and sublimation
    16:55: An overview of Freud’s developmental model of the personality
    24:10: A few examples of how our defenses manifest
    33:40: Consciousness, competence, and joining the defense
    44:00: Navigating shame and guilt
    50:15: Distress tolerance
    57:15: Social connection, and finding healthy outlets
    1:00:20: When and how to approach others about their defensiveness
    1:10:45: Recap
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