From the Blog

Many people feel needy or ashamed about their needs and deep wants. But needs are normal; we all have them....

Before becoming the “Buddhist brain guy” Dr. Rick spent over 30 years working in private practice as a couples counselor and family therapist. Today we’re leaning on that experience, and learning what we can do to build stronger, more fulfilling relationships....

It’s not our fault that we’re needlessly anxious. But it is our responsibility—and our opportunity—to address it....

Blasting another person with anger is like throwing hot coals with bare hands: both people get burned. Speak calmly and from your heart, even when wronged....

On this fifth anniversary of the podcast, Forrest and I explore why, for many people, some things remain very difficult to change, how much change is possible, what makes change hard, the hidden barriers to real change, and what we can do about them. ...