Feeling Good Podcast | TEAM-CBT - The New Mood Therapy

171: Ask David: "Burn Out," Physical Pain, and more

16 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Rhonda rejoins us as host after a three week hiatus! My neighbor, Dave Fribush, joins us as well, as we answer two thought-provoking questions...

170: Ask David: Helping Abused Women, and the Case Against Wellness!

09 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Rhonda could not join us due to the religious holidays, so we have recorded several podcasts with my wonderful neighbor, Dave Fribush, as host....

169: More on Social Anxiety-The Case for Vulnerability!

02 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today's podcast features Michael Simpson, a friend and colleague of Dr Burns, who describes his personal battle with social anxiety. Dave Fribush will...

168: Ask David: The Blushing Cure, How to Heal a Broken Heart, Treating Anorexia, and more!

25 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Thanksgiving if you live in the United States! This is my favorite holiday, because it means just hanging out with the people you love, eating s...

167: Feeling Great: Professor Mark Noble on TEAM-CBT and the Brain

18 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Mark Noble was our special guest on the one hundredth Feeling Good Podcast. In that podcast, he described the effects of TEAM-CBT on the hu...

166: Escape from Physical Pain: An Interview with Dr. David Hanscom

11 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's podcast, David and Rhonda interview Dr. David Hanscom, a renowned and controversial spine surgeon who gave up a large and lucrative surgica...

165: Ask David: Why do shrinks kill themselves? How to find out if your loved one is suicidal.

04 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's podcast, David and Rhonda answer two questions about suicide submitted by podcast fans. Question 1. Why do shrinks kill themselves? Dear Dr...

164: How to HELP, and how NOT to Help!

28 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Lately, I’ve received numerous emails asking, in essence, "how can I help my loved one who has this or that problem?" I would say that I get several...

163: Ask David: Anxiety, Dreams, Cyclical Negative Thoughts, Secrets of Selling, Exposure, and more

21 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

163: Ask David: Anxiety, Dreams, Cyclical Negative Thoughts, Secrets of Selling, Exposure, and more Can you treat anxiety without meds? How do you in...

162: HIgh-Speed Cure for OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)

14 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

“Yikes! I might get contaminated!” The Treatment of Sara Today we are joined by a woman named Sara, who will be featured in one of the chapters fr...

161: Listening to a Different Kind of Music

07 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hearing the Music Behind the Words This podcast again features the music of two beloved colleagues we introduced last week, Brandon Vance, MD and Heat...

160: Listening to the Music of TEAM

30 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Introducing Brandon Vance, MD  & Heather Clague, MD This podcast features the music of two beloved colleagues, Brandon Vance, MD and Heather Clague M...

159: Live Therapy with Marilyn: "What if I die without having lived a meaningful life?"

23 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Secret of a Meaningful Life One of my favorite podcasts of all time, and one of the most frequently downloaded, was the live session with Daisy (...

158: Changing the Focus: One of the Advanced Secrets of Effective Communication

16 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

David and Rhonda are joined again today by David's neighbor, friend, and hiking buddy, Dave Fribush. We appreciate his superb technical skills and tha...

157: Psychotherapy Training: Poor, Good or Outstanding?

09 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

One Student’s Experience In today’s podcast, Rhonda and I are super-pleased to interview Kyle Jones again. For some time now, Kyle has been tellin...

156: Ask David: How can I cope with claustrophobia? What if the entire world thinks I am not worthwhile?

02 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, Thomas Szaas, TV Shrinks, and more! David and Rhonda are joined today by David's neighbor, friend, and hiking buddy, Dave Fribush. He has incred...

155: Treating Depression, Emotional Eating, and Self-Image Problems with TEAM-CBT

26 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Story of Lorraine and “Anna” In today’s podcast, David and Rhonda interview Dr. Lorraine Wong, a board-certified clinical psychologist, and ...

154: Ask David - Relationship Problems: What can you do when people "ghost" you? What can I do when my wife doesn't want sex? And more!

19 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ask David Five Secrets Relationship Questions Kate asks: I love listening to your podcasts and am currently reading my way through your book, Feeling ...

153 - Ask David: Is it ok to touch patients? Does Depression ALWAYS result from distorted thoughts? And more!

12 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

New Ask David Questions Kelly asks: Would love to hear a podcast about to use or not to use touch in therapy. I personally feel touch is extremely he...

152: Treating At-Risk Teens with TEAM-CBT. Can you REALLY Make a Difference?

05 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's podcast, Rhonda and I interview the incredibly brilliant, funny, and creative Amy Spector. Amy is a licensed marriage and family therapist...

151: Treating LGBTQ Patients--What's the TEAM Approach?

29 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Are there some special techniques therapists need to use when working with LGBTQ patients? Does the therapeutic approach have to be different? In toda...

150: I'm anxious but don't have any negative thoughts. What can I do?

22 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What can you do when you can’t identify your negative thoughts? Is it really true that our feelings always result from negative thoughts? How can I ...

149: Is Cognitive Therapy a Cure-All for Everything?

15 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I recently published the results of a survey of Feeling Good Podcast fans like yourself. The findings were overwhelmingly positive and illuminating....

148: Ask David: What's in your new book? What's a nervous breakdown? How fast is fast? And more!

08 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How would you overcome the fear of aging? Can you use TEAM for sports psychology? Describe your typical day, David-- do you ever get down or anxious? ...

147: High-Speed Treatment of PTSD?

01 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Is it REALLY Possible? And Can the Effects Last? Rhonda and David interview Garry, a veteran who David treated for PTSD several years ago at a trauma ...

146: When Helping Doesn't Help!

24 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hi Listeners: Most people do not do a very good at helping loved ones, colleagues, or friends who are upset and complaining. Have you ever noticed tha...

145: The TEAM Therapy Paradoxes

17 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hi Listeners: Many of our podcasts are inspired by listeners like you who send us really cool emails with show ideas. Sometimes the emails are from pe...

144: Ask David--Relationships, Relationships, Relationships!

10 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

My wife claims that I never listen! How can I possibly agree with her?  My wife left me! How can I correct the distortions in her criticisms? How can...

143: Performance Anxiety: The Conclusion

03 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Session with Rhonda, Part 2 Last week we published the first half of the session with Rhonda, who was struggling with severe performance anxiety about...

142: Performance Anxiety: The Story of Rhonda, Part 1

27 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"I sound stupid! . . . Ouch!" Have you every struggled with performance anxiety, thinking you might fail or not be good enough? I think it is fair to ...

141: Two Year Follow-Up with Mark

20 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Are the rapid changes real? And do they last? In the Spring of 2017, we published our first live TEAM therapy session so our listeners could peak behi...

140: Ask David--Hypochondria, Abuse Survivors, Healthy Euphoria, Mania, ADHD, LSD and more!

13 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do I have ADHD? Is it a real disorder?  Hi podcast fans, Today we've got some terrific questions that you have submitted. General Questions Jose and...

139: Can a Self-Help Book REALLY Help? Or Is It Just Hype?

06 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What's Bibliotherapy? Hi podcast fans,David and Rhonda discuss and old controversy: Can a self-help book can really help? Or will you need psychothera...

138: Rapid Trauma Treatment — The Sherri Story (Part 2)

29 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This is the second of two podcasts on the Story of Sherrie, who experienced some of the symptoms of PTSD after a traumatic event involving her husband...

137: Rapid Trauma Treatment: The Sherri Story (Part 1)

22 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hi Podcast Fans, There have been many requests for more podcasts on how we would treat trauma, using the TEAM-CBT model. I have done at least 25 works...

136: Mindfulness (Part 2) - Muscle or Myth?

15 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Rhonda, Fabrice and I received a number of thoughtful emails following our recent podcast on mindfulness meditation, which seems to be quite popular t...

135: Smashing Shyness (Part 2) — Beating Social Anxiety

08 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How to Overcome Shyness In a recent podcast, David and Rhonda emphasized the importance of specificity--selecting one specific moment when you want he...

134: Smashing Shyness (Part 1) — Beating Social Anxiety

01 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How to Overcome Shyness David and Rhonda begin with two emails (among many) from listeners asking for more help on the problem of social anxiety. Emai...

133: Finale — Goodbye Fabrice! Hello Rhonda!

25 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mission Accomplished! Dear Feeling Good Podcast fans, I am profoundly sad to say goodbye to my beloved friend and terrific podcast host, Dr. Fabrice N...

132: Ask David — Do we really create our own interpersonal reality? What if you’re being raped?

18 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s Ask David questions. Do depression and anxiety result from medical illnesses, like thyroid problems? Do we REALLY create our own interperso...

131: Ask David — How Can I Develop Greater Joy and Happiness? Does "Neuroticism" Exist?

11 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Debbie asks: Can you use TEAM-CBT to help people with medical disorders, such as Parkinsonism or Cancer? Here is the promised link to Stirling Moorey'...

130: Fractal Psychotherapy — The Power of Specificity

04 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re my patient, and you want help, I will ask you what specific problem you want help with. These are the four most common problems I see: dep...

129: Flexing the Mindfulness Muscle

25 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this role-reversal of the traditional Feeling Good Podcast, Dr. David Burns and his special guest, Dr. Rhonda Barovsky, interview Dr. Fabrice Nye, ...

128: Intense Social Anxiety — What Can I Do?

18 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You CAN Defeat Shyness! Lately, I've gotten lots of emails from podcast fans who struggle with shyness, which is categorized in DSM5 (The Diagnostic a...

127: Communicating with the Opposite Side of the Political Divide

11 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Can the Five Secrets of Effective Communication Help Us in this Era of Intensely Polarized Politics? Clearly, the nation is intensely divided, and pas...

126: The "Advanced" Secrets of Effective Communication

04 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learning to use the Five Secrets skillfully requires strong motivation and lots of practice, but the benefits can be tremendous. The Five Secrets have...

125: Ask David — How Do You Treat Chronic Laziness?

28 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

More Great Questions from Listeners Kevin asks: After your initial improvement from treatment or from reading your book, Feeling Good, what can one d...

124: Ten MORE Errors Therapists Make (Part 2)

21 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I hope you've enjoyed these episode on Common Therapist Errors, and I apologize in advance if any of the ideas I'm proposing in today's podcast seem "...

123: Ten MORE Errors Therapists Make (Part 1)

14 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I was concerned that our recent “Ten Most Common Therapist Errors” show might antagonize people, but we got quite a lot of positive and encouragin...

122: How to Say "No!" — with Guest Jill Levitt, Ph.D.

07 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have trouble saying "no"? Lots of people do—and it can sometimes get you into trouble. In spite of many best-selling books on assertiveness, ...

121: Ask David — Do You Believe in Freud's Notion of Secondary Gain? Is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Real?

31 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Answers to Great Questions from Listeners Like YOU! Dylan asks: Do you believe in Freud’s “secondary gain,” in which patients resist change bec...

120: The Top 10 Errors Therapists Make

24 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This is David and Fabrice's top ten list for the worst errors therapists make. 1. Failure to Measure (symptoms, empathy and helpfulness). Research sho...

119: Self-Defeating Beliefs (Part 2) — Can You Change Them?

17 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How can you get rid of Self-Defeating Beliefs? Although any of the 100 + TEAM-CBT methods can be used to modify an SDB, four methods will be highligh...

118: Self-Defeating Beliefs (Part 1) — The Beliefs That Defeat You

10 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Rajesh asked: Is it possible to change an SDB? Does the mere knowledge of an SDB change it? How long does it take to change an SDB? How do you change...

117: Stephanie James Interview (Part 3) — The Trifecta of Feeling Terrific

03 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I recently did two terrific interviews (Podcasts #92 and #111) with Stephanie James on her superb radio show and podcast, The Spark. Today, Fabrice an...

116: Spirituality and Psychotherapy: Contradictory or Complementary? with Mike Christensen

26 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This dynamic interview covers the integration of TEAM-CBT with Christianity as well as Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, the Muslim faith, and more. Mike, ...

115: Healing Addiction with Stephen Pfleiderer

19 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Fabrice and I were thrilled to interview our dear friend and colleague, Stephen Pfleiderer, who is the first therapist in the world using TEAM-CBT tec...

114: The Upgrade Interview — How to Change Your Perspective

12 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Rebroadcast of a fabulous interview David did recently for “The Upgrade” Podcast (sponsored by the popular Life Hacker website with hosts Melissa ...

113: Ask David — How Can I Overcome My Perfectionism?

05 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

1. Steven asks about the best route to take if you want to learn and practice TEAM-CBT? Is the degree important? What's the best degree? Should you go...

112: Truth-Based Techniques

29 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

One of the goals for our Feeling Good Podcasts is to bring the TEAM-CBT techniques to life for mental health professionals, patients, and the general ...

111: Stephanie James Interview (Part 2) — On the Road to Feeling Great

22 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This is the second of three interviews with Stephanie James on her superb radio show and podcast, The Spark. Stephanie is an experienced therapist an...

110: Ask David — How do You Deal with a Sociopath?

15 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Fabrice and David address several challenging questions submitted by individuals who listen to the Feeling Good Podcasts. Richard: Do you have to ge...

109: David's Top 10 Techniques

08 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A podcast listener asked about what techniques David is the most proud of. We briefly discuss each one on today’s podcast. So here they are! The li...

108: Do You Have a "Self?"

01 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

David emphasizes that there are two issues. First, can your “self” be validly judged as not good enough, as inferior or even worthless? Or, can yo...

107: Interview of Dr. Taylor Chesney — Secrets of TEAM-CBT with Kids

24 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Fabrice and David are pleased to chat with Dr. Taylor Chesney who is an expert in the treatment of children and teenagers with TEAM-CBT. Taylor was a ...

106: Ask Dr. Helen (and David) — My Husband Doesn't Make me Feel Loved! What Can I Do?

17 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This is the second podcast on relationship problems. with Dr. Helen Yeni-Komshian. In today's podcast, we address four questions from listeners like y...

105: Ask Dr. Helen (and David) — Is There Such a Thing as Empathy Fatigue?

10 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We have invited Dr. Helen Yeni-Komshian to join Fabrice and me for two consecutive podcasts on questions listeners have asked about troubled relations...

104: Ask David — The Treatment of Acute and Chronic Pain

03 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

David describes research on the relationship between physical pain and negative emotions such as depression, anxiety, and anger. Does pain cause depre...

103: Ask David — Dealing with Intrusive Memories, Is Depression Inherited?

27 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we answer six questions submitted by listeners like you: Harald: How can I find the Show Notes for the Feeling Good Podcasts? Kristin: How do y...

102: How to Deal With a Suicidal Patient

20 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Suicidal thoughts and urges are very common among depressed patients. The vast majority of depressed individuals have thoughts of suicide from time to...

101: Ask David — Therapy Wars: REBT vs. TEAM-CBT

13 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

100: The New Micro-Neurosurgery — A Remarkable Interview with Dr. Mark Noble

06 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The famed neuroscientist, Dr. Mark Noble, from the University of Rochester, has developed a strong interest in TEAM-CBT and has visited our Tuesday gr...

099: Lisa Nicole Bell Interview — Behind the Brilliance

30 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Lisa Nicole Bell is the host of the highly regarded podcast, Behind the Brilliance. In this lively interview, Nicole and David talk about David’s p...

098: Live Session (Lee) — Methods, Five Secrets (Part 3)

23 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

David and Jill do M = Methods, and show Lee how to respond to his wife more skillfully, using the Five Secrets of Effective Communication (link). Like...

097: Live Session (Lee) — Agenda Setting (Part 2)

16 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

David and Jill do A = (Paradoxical) Agenda Setting with Lee, starting with the Invitation: Jill asks Lee if he wants help with the relationship confli...

096: Live Session (Lee) — Testing, Empathy (Part 1)

09 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

For the past couple months, Fabrice has asked me to set up a live therapy session to illustrate how to treat troubled relationships using TEAM-CBT. I ...

095: The Recovery Circle

02 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How to select the techniques that will be most helpful for various kinds of problems, and how to individualize the treatment for each patient.

094: 50 Methods in 50 Minutes (Part 2)

25 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

For a long time, Fabrice has wanted to do a show on my list of "Fifty Ways to Untwist Your Thinking" called "Fifty Ways in Fifty Minutes." So we final...

093: 50 Methods in 50 Minutes (Part 1)

18 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

For a long time, Fabrice has wanted to do a show on my list of "Fifty Ways to Untwist Your Thinking" called "Fifty Ways in Fifty Minutes." So we final...

092: Stephanie James Interview (Part 1) — Feeling Good Now

11 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I recently did the first of three interviews with Stephanie James on her superb radio show and podcast, The Spark.  Here’s how Stephanie described...

091: The Celebration of Failure

04 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I had a magical fantasies of what would happen once I was an “author.” The reality was quite the opposite and quite painful, with almost endless r...

090: Roy Germano Interview — How David Became an Anti-Antidepressant Crusader and a Bestselling Author

28 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I was recently interviewed by author, professor, and documentary filmmaker Roy Germano for his outstanding Other Side Podcast. Fabrice and I thought ...

089: Ask David — Anxiety Triggers, Weaning off Anti-Depressants

21 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

David and Fabrice answer five intriguing questions submitted by listeners: Joshua: How can I cope with panic attacks during job interviews? Dan: I fe...

088: Role-Play Techniques (Part 6) — Feared Fantasy, Expanded

14 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

087: Role-Play Techniques (Part 5) — Devil's Advocate

07 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Devil’s Advocate Technique is another one of the role-playing techniques in TEAM-CBT. You can use this technique for any habit or addiction, suc...

086: Role-Play Techniques (Part 4) — Feared Fantasy

30 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

085: Role-Play Techniques (Part 3) — Forced Empathy

23 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

084: Role-Play Techniques (Part 2) — Paradoxical Double-Standard

16 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

David describes watching Dr. Maxy Maultsby do a demonstration of the Double Standard Technique when he was a psychiatric resident in the 1970s at the ...

083: Role-Play Techniques (Part 1) — Externalization of Voices

09 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

David's explains that he began developing role-playing techniques in the early days of cognitive therapy because many of the Beckian techniques, such ...

082: Neil Sattin Interview — Cognitive Distortions and Relationships

02 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This interview was first published on Neil Sattin's highly regarded Relationship Alive Podcast. Although some of the material may be familiar, there'...

081: Ask David — What's the Best Smoking Cessation Treatment? Is there a Dark Side to Human Nature?

26 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, David and Fabrice answer five challenging questions submitted by listeners: Galina asks whether we always have to face our fears? Is...

080: Ask David — Where Do Negative Thoughts Come From?

19 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, David and Fabrice answer several fascinating questions submitted by listeners: Jackie asks where our distorted thoughts come from, s...

079: Live Session (Daisy) — The Secret of a "Meaningful" Life

12 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

"I'm a failure. . . I'm not good enough. . . My life will be empty and meaningless without . . . " Sound familiar? Sometimes, the messages we get from...

078: Five Simple Ways to Boost Your Happiness (Part 5) — Overcome Shame & Boost Self-Esteem

05 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Let's face it--nearly all of us fall into the black hole of depression, anxiety, shame, and self-doubt at times. Then it's time to ask yourself what y...

077: Five Simple Ways to Boost Your Happiness (Part 4) — Resolve Conflicts

26 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

076: Five Simple Ways to Boost Your Happiness (Part 3) — Confront a Fear

19 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

075: Five Simple Ways to Boost Your Happiness (Part 2) — The Anti-Procrastination Sheet

12 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Procrastination is one of the most common causes of unhappiness, and this bad habit is almost universal. We all put off the tasks we dread because the...

074: Five Simple Ways to Boost Your Happiness (Part 1) — The Pleasure Predicting Sheet

05 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

David begins with a brief discussion of the philosophy of happiness, including the ancient Buddhist idea that everything in the universe is transitory...

073: Ask David — Implementing the Five Secrets

29 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We address five questions submitted by listeners who listened to the recent series of podcasts on the Five Secrets of Effective Communication.

072: Secrets of Weight Loss — Make Good on Your New Year's Resolutions!

22 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

You definitely do NOT want to lose weight. You probably DO want to be thin and attractive, and in great physical condition, but you DON'T want to lose...