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Join Forrest and Dr. Rick, two \u201creformed rigid people,\u201d as they explore how to become more psychologically flexible. Just as physical flexibility is the amount of stretch in our muscles, the ability they have to bend without breaking, psychological flexibility is the same quality in our minds. It enables us to approach situations from new perspectives, be open to our emotions, let go of old versions of ourselves, and step into new ways of being.\nIn this episode, they discuss the concept of rigidity as a form of psychological defense and explore the motivations behind it. They also delve into the trap of assumptions and limiting beliefs, the importance of releasing attachments, and the benefits of embracing new ways of thinking.\nWatch the Episode: Prefer watching video? You\xa0can watch this episode on YouTube.\nKey Topics:\n0:00: Introduction\n1:35: Choice, and the tradeoff between flexibility and speed\n2:55: Rigidity, agency, and flexibility in relationship\n7:50: Behavioral vs. psychological choices\n10:30: The dock and the river, and self-protection\n15:40: Inflexibility as a means to an end\n17:30 Tools to inquire into your rigidities\n20:50: When others\u2019 behavior isn\u2019t about you\n23:20: Assumptions and limiting beliefs\n27:35: Willingness to change, and comfort in feeling change\n34:10: Releasing attachment to your \u2018place\u2019\n39:50: Understanding the function of your rigidity\n41:35: Over-identification with goals and accomplishments\n44:40: Stepping into the river\n45:20: Recap\nRumination Workshop from Rick! Join Rick on April 22nd for a 1-day, live online workshop where you'll learn how to identify rumination when it comes up and get out of negative cycles in your head compassionately and effectively. Use coupon code BeingWell20 for 20% off!\nSupport the Podcast: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link.\nSponsors:\xa0\nThis podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp, and you can join over a million people using 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