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A Happy, Healthy Mom:
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Sleepless nights, endless task lists, the weight of a household… a lot of moms constantly feel frayed — tired in a way that sleep doesn’t fix, disconnected from a partner, or quietly convinced that this exhaustion is just how it is now.
Based on the book A Happy, Healthy Mom, this series brings together clinicians, therapists, and authors who work with mothers every day, for honest conversations about what depletion actually looks like — and the practical, specific ways to get support again. |
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NEW FROM THE WEDNESDAY TALK/MEDITATION: |
Insight – The Power of Seeing Reality Clearly |
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I was recently joined by Melvin McLeod, editor-in-chief of Lion’s Roar and author of The Complete Path of Mindfulness, to explore what mindfulness can become when we see it as much more than a meditation technique. |
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NEW ON SUBSTACK: |
Why Does Saying No Feel So Dangerous?
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So many of us — especially those raised to believe "no" was forbidden — feel real danger in setting a simple limit. Read about my own halting first attempt to say no to my father at 22, and learn why your no doesn't need anyone's permission. |
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ALSO NEW ON THE BEING WELL PODCAST: |
How to Feel Your Feelings with Simone Saunders |
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We’ve all been told to “feel our feelings,” but what does that actually mean, and how do you do it? Forrest talks with trauma therapist Simone Saunders about how to go from knowing your patterns to being able to do something about them when things get intense.
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ASK RICK: |
How do I reconcile awareness of suffering with a feeling of well-being? |
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First, I try to develop my capacity to sit in both compassion and equanimity, opening the heart to pain while also being undisturbed in my core about it. A long-term project in my case, to be sure!
Second, I try to see the whole mosaic of reality, which includes both beings that will be harmed and beings that will be loved. Recognizing the good (using that word loosely) does not mean not recognizing and feeling moved by the bad; and seeing the good can help us bear and sometimes improve the bad. |
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Modern-Day Superheroes Provide a Lifeline to Silicon Valley’s Unhoused |
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In the heart of Silicon Valley, two anonymous costumed volunteers - Batman of San Jose and Crimson Fist - bring food, safety, and dignity to neighbors living on the streets, proving that small acts of compassion can become a lifeline for those in need. |
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