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500: Celebrating Rhonda's Triumphant Leadership - and a Sad Goodbye

May 4, 2026

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Jill Levitt

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Matt May

Matt May, longtime TEAM-CBT therapist who co-leads demos, and Jill Levitt, experienced clinician known for empathy-focused teaching, join the celebration. They honor Rhonda's leadership, share memorable behind-the-scenes stories, and reflect on personal growth. Conversations highlight live personal work, empathy training, parenting with TEAM methods, and the lasting legacy left for the community.

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ANECDOTE

How Hosting Transformed Rhonda's Life

Rhonda describes meeting David and how hosting the podcast changed her life and therapy skills.
She credits personal work and Tuesday group experiences for making her a better therapist, partner, and parent, and says it's the greatest honor of her life.

ADVICE

Build A Lasting Therapeutic Legacy

Use TEAM-CBT tools to create a lasting legacy that can outlive immediate recognition.
David emphasizes building durable statements and practices so ideas can influence future generations even if not 'big' now.

INSIGHT

Podcast Breadth Shows TEAM-CBT Reach

The podcast covered diverse topics from dating to psychedelics and had extensive personal-work episodes.
Rhonda lists 118 Ask David episodes, 75 guests, international contributors, and frequent personal work, showing breadth and depth of applied TEAM-CBT.

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500: Celebrating Rhonda's Triumphant Leadership - and a Sad Goodbye

In this very special 500th episode of the Feeling Good Podcast, Matt May, Jill Levitt and I pause to celebrate a remarkable milestone, our 500th episode of the Feeling Good podcast, and to honor someone who has been at the heart of it for the past 273 episodes: Rhonda Barovsky

Since stepping into the role of host, Rhonda has brought warmth, wisdom, curiosity, and deep compassion to every conversation. Her presence has helped shape the podcast into a trusted space for learning, healing, personal growth, and building the TEAM community. Week after week, she has guided thoughtful discussions on mood, relationships, anxiety, depression, and the many challenges of being human—with authenticity and grace.

Rhonda's unique ability to ask meaningful questions, highlight practical tools, and connect with listeners has made an immeasurable impact. Whether exploring TEAM CBT techniques or sharing personal reflections, she has helped countless listeners feel seen, understood, and empowered.

As Rhonda steps down from her role as host, this episode is dedicated to celebrating her contributions and expressing deep gratitude for all she has given to this community.

In this episode, we:

Reflect on Rhonda's journey with the podcast and how she became such an integral part of its success
Highlight memorable moments and favorite episodes from her time as host
Share behind-the-scenes stories and personal reflections
Express appreciation from listeners and the broader Feeling Good community

This is not goodbye—it's a transition. Rhonda leaves behind a powerful legacy and a strong foundation that will continue to inspire future episodes and listeners around the world.

Thank you, Rhonda, for your dedication, your heart, and your unwavering commitment to helping people feel better.

And to our listeners: thank you for being part of these 500 episodes. We're so glad you're here—and we're excited for what comes next as Kevin Cornelius steps into the role of the Feeling Good Podcast host. Welcome, Kevin!

Warmly,

David, Rhonda, Matt and Jill