Dr. Rick, an anxiety management expert, and Forrest, a self-improvement enthusiast, tackle listener questions about social anxiety and self-advocacy. They discuss the potential pitfalls of excessive self-help and the quest for validation. Rick shares strategies for cultivating self-acceptance while Forrest reflects on finding balance in personal growth. They also explore collaborative decision-making in relationships and the fine line between self-awareness and self-consciousness, sharing valuable insights for improving emotional intelligence and communication.

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Therapist Dr. Amy Morin shares insights on building mental strength and having a healthy relationship. They discuss self-compassion, root problems in relationships, conflict inevitability, and deconstructing reactive thoughts. They explore setting ground rules for therapeutic conversations, addressing partner disinterest in personal growth, and avoiding scorekeeping. Additionally, they touch on navigating common relationship issues, deeper relationship dynamics, and the importance of psychological flexibility.

Forrest shares a journey of gender identity, porn addiction stemming from cartoons, and regrettable surgeries. Discussion on shame, sexual drives, and living in a trans commune. Exploration of detransition challenges, family dynamics, and influence of pornography on intimacy and transitioning experiences.

Conan speaks with Forrest in Maine about his work designing commercial tanks and what sort of tank Conan would drive (if he was allowed). Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: TeamCoco.com/CallConan Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/conan.