Dealing with Criticism, Anxiety, and Dysfunctional Family Systems: July Mailbag

Published: July 17, 2023, 10 a.m.

Forrest and Dr. Rick open up the mailbag and answer questions from listeners. They explore how we can thoughtfully take the input of other people, identify and meet our needs, deal with anxiety and the fear of failure, and approach a conversation about drug use with teenagers. You\u2019ll also learn strategies for reducing nighttime sleep anxiety, creating healthy boundaries, dealing with temperamental differences in a relationship, and finding peace and connection as a single person.\nWatch the Episode: Prefer watching video? You\xa0can watch this episode on YouTube.\nKey Topics:\n0:00: Introduction\n1:35: How do process feedback from other people? What helps you accept what's useful...and leave the rest?\n11:35: My extended family has gotten very distant. How do families tend to change over time?\xa0\n23:40: I always feel like I'm about to be punished. What can I do?\n33:15: How can we help teens navigate curiosity and peer pressure related to drugs, including psychedelics?\n44:15: LIGHTNING ROUND!\n45:15: Dealing with anxious thoughts before bedtime.\n48:00: Setting and maintaining healthy boundaries.\n51:10: My partner has ADHD. How can I encourage them to work on some problematic behaviors while respecting their nature?\n56:40: Being at peace with being on our own.\n1:00:40: Recap\nSupport the Podcast: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link.\nSponsors:\nInsideTracker gives you the personalized information you need to optimize your healthspan. Get 20% off by going to my special link: InsideTracker.com/beingwell.\nZocdoc helps you find expert doctors and medical professionals that specialize in the care you need, and deliver the type of experience you want. Head to zocdoc.com/being and download the Zocdoc app for FREE.\nFinally get that project off the ground with Squarespace! Head to squarespace.com/beingwell for a free trial, and when you\u2019re ready to launch use coupon code BEINGWELL to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.\nGo to BrioAirPurifier.com and use code BEINGWELL to save $100 on a Brio Air Purifier.\nJoin over a million people using BetterHelp, the world\u2019s largest online counseling platform. Visit betterhelp.com/beingwell for 10% off your first month!\nWant to sleep better? Try the Calm app! Visit calm.com/beingwell for 40% off a premium subscription.\nConnect with the show:\n\nSubscribe on iTunes\n\nFollow Forrest on YouTube\n\nFollow us on Instagram\n\nFollow Forrest on Instagram\n\nFollow Rick on Facebook\n\nFollow Forrest on Facebook\n\nVisit Forrest's website