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Feeling Good476: The Amazing Exposure Webinar: Part 1 of 2
Dr. Jill Levitt and Dr. David Burns describe the latest TEAM CBT strategies for overcoming all forms of anxiety is this dramatic, two-part webinar. It's for…
Feeling GoodHow to overcome therapeutic resistance
Why is change so hard? Dr. David Burns explains why some people experience rapid relief from depression and anxiety, while others struggle. The post How to…
Feeling Good475: Ask David: Are You Getting Old and Cranky Now? TEAM CBT and Spirituality
Dr. Matt May, Dr. Rhonda Barovsky and David answer your questions, and David admits he IS getting old and cranky--and explains why and asks for you advice! The…
Feeling GoodNew Article in Psychology Today
Check out this new article by Dr. David Burns in Psychology Today. Is rapid emotional change possible? Find out the answer! The post New Article in Psychology…
Feeling GoodExpert Therapy in Real Time!
If you didn't attend this amazing webinar in real time, this is your chance for a jaw-dropping real therapy experience! The post Expert Therapy in Real Time!…
Feeling GoodComing Tomorrow! Free Webinar on Social Anxiety!
Don't miss this awesome workshop! Join us tomorrow, November 5, 2025 for a FREE, FUN, and AMAZING two-hour webinar on overcoming social anxiety. The post…
Feeling Good474: Ask David: Positive Reframing; 20 Qualities I Want in a Mate; Assessing Honesty in the Dating World
Dr. Matt May, Dr. Rhonda Barovsky and David answer your questions about Positive Reframing (what's the best way to do it), Finding your ideal mate, and…
Feeling GoodWhen Your Worst Fear Comes True!
I froze during a major scientific presentation, was publicly berated by a top NIMH researcher, and faced crushing defeat. But what came next was a scientific…
Feeling GoodComing Soon: Free Webinar on Social Anxiety!
Don't miss this awesome workshop! Join us on November 5 for a FREE, two-hour webinar on overcoming social anxiety. The post Coming Soon: Free Webinar on Social…
Feeling GoodThe Hidden Pain Behind the Mask
Before Feeling Good and long before TEAM CBT, there was psychodrama. Learn how psychodrama marathons in Palo Alto became one of the most formative and…
Feeling GoodEnd Social Anxiety Now! Free Webinar
Learn from Dr. David Burns and Dr. Jill Levitt! Join us on November 5 for a FREE, two-hour webinar on overcoming social anxiety. The post End Social Anxiety…
Feeling Good472: You’re Right! Featuring Dr. Brandon Vance
Dr. Brandon Vance, Dr. Rhonda Barovsky and Dr. David Burns focus on the most powerful and important of the Five Secrets of Effective Communication: The…
Feeling GoodWhat’s Hiding Behind YOUR Fears?
Is this sudden snake phobia really about snakes? Let's find out! You'll learn about the hidden emotion model behind anxiety and phobias. The post What’s Hiding…
Feeling Good471: TEAM Trauma Treatment: Featuring Dr. Jill Levitt
Dr. Jill Levitt, Dr. Rhonda Barovsky and David focus on the latest strategies and methods for treating individuals struggling with the aftermath of traumatic…
Feeling GoodThe keys to connecting with troubled children and teens
What do you say when a child insists, “I have to be perfect”? Or when a teenager pushes you away in anger—or refuses to speak at all? The post The keys to…
Feeling Good470: Ask David: Rhonda’s Three Questions!
Dr. Matt May, Dr. Rhonda Barovsky and David answer Rhonda's questions: 1. Why do people procrastinate? 2. Shouldn't we work with the thoughts of people who…
Feeling GoodHow a Young Doctor Calmed a Violent Patient
How a Young Doctor Calmed a Violent Patient — With the Five Secrets of Effective Communication! Want to practice the Five Secrets yourself? Try our app's new…
Feeling Good469: Ask David: Is AI trying to steal your career?
Dr. Matt May, Dr. Rhonda Barovsky and David talk about anxiety due to fears of AI stealing your job. The question was submitted by Megan Morrone, a science and…
Feeling GoodFive Secrets of Effective Communication in the Workplace
What do you do when your boss calls your work “garbage” and throws it in the trash?Instead of fighting back or shutting down, try this. The post Five Secrets…
Feeling Good468: The 2025 Feeling Good Podcast Survey
Sevde, Dr. Rhonda Barovsky and David summarize the take home messages from the latest survey of you--our podcast fans! We learned what you like and what you…
Feeling GoodAre Therapists Delivering What They Claim?
Many therapists say they practice cognitive therapy—but what they deliver may not be the real thing. Why? The post Are Therapists Delivering What They Claim?…
Feeling GoodJoin our TEAM team!
Would you like to be a beta tester for the newest version of the Feeling Great app? If so, complete this brief survey! The post Join our TEAM team! appeared…
Feeling Good467: Ask David: How can I help grandma and my mom?
Dr. Matt May, Dr. Rhonda Barovsky and David answer your questions: How can I keep my mom and grandma from fighting? How could I deal with hostile and hateful…
Feeling GoodShe Faced a Serial Killer—and Talked Her Way Out
Learn how you can use 5 Secrets of Effective Communication to transform your personal and professional relationships. In fact, in this first dramatic example…
Feeling GoodComing Soon!
Reminder: On Thursday, Dr. Jill Levitt and I will do another LIVE therapy demonstration for shrinks AND the general public. The post Coming Soon! appeared…
Feeling Good466: Ask David: Is friendship a need? Help! I’m lost and alone!
Is friendship a basic human need? Dr. Matt May, Dr. Rhonda Barovsky and David answer this question, PLUS: "I'm lost and alone. What should I do?" The post 466…
Feeling Good465: The Music of TEAM
Sometimes, music allows us to "see" or "get" something that pure thinking struggles with. Years ago, followers of the renowned but controversial Dr. Albert…
Feeling GoodThe Hardest Words to Say in a Relationship
Today, Adam Holman and I explore three of the most challenging—but transformative—communication skills: Inquiry, “I Feel” Statements, and Stroking. Check out…
Feeling Good464: Hopelessness: A New Approach
Mike Christensen describes his personal journey with hopelessness and despair, and his personal rebirth, along with a fabulous new approach to hopelessness…
Feeling GoodVolunteer Needed for Live Demonstration
Dr. Jill Levitt and I are looking for a THERAPIST to volunteer to do live virtual work with us in our upcoming free workshop on Thursday, September 11th! The…
Feeling GoodThe Exciting Anxiety Webinar
In this video, you’ll learn why avoidance fuels all anxiety, how exposure breaks the cycle, and how to apply gradual exposure and flooding in your life! The…
Feeling GoodWhen will the Feeling Great app come to my country?
Right now, we’re still a tiny team, but I’m thrilled to share that we’re currently working on an important project that might allow us to expand globally. It’s…
Feeling GoodDavid and Jill Live Returns
Dr. Jill Levitt and I will do another LIVE therapy demonstration for shrinks AND the general public. You’ll see how we build trust, melt away resistance, and…
Feeling Good463: The Perfectionism Webinar, Part 2 of 2
Join the "Dynamic Duo"--in this two-part, two-hour (total) series on overcoming perfectionism. This program is designed for therapists AND the general public…
Feeling GoodTell us what you think about the Feeling Good Podcast!
We want to make the Feeling Good podcast even more helpful and meaningful for you. Would you take a few minutes to fill out a short survey? The post Tell us…
Feeling GoodThought and Feeling Empathy
In Part 2 of our series, Adam Holman and I explore Thought and Feeling Empathy—two foundational skills that go far beyond “being a good listener.” The post…
Feeling GoodAnxiety and Depression Conference – Sept 27-28, 2025
The Erickson Foundation's Annual Anxiety and Depression Conference is happening soon! I am honored to be one of the many teachers at this conference…
Feeling Good462: The Perfectionism Webinar, Part 1 of 2
Join the "Dynamic Duo"--in this two-part, two-hour (total) series on overcoming perfectionism. This program is designed for therapists AND the general public…
Feeling GoodGet TEAM Certified Fast!
Starting on September 11, our course offers a chance to learn cutting-edge techniques every week directly from the amazing master-teacher, Dr. Jill Levitt, as…
Feeling GoodHow to Disarm a Criticism That Feels Wrong
How can you POSSIBLY agree with criticisms that seem absolutely wrong and unfair? We're continuing our Five Secrets of Effective Communication series by…
Feeling Good461: Ask David: Perfectionism, Procrastination, and More!
Dr. Matt May, Dr. Rhonda Barovsky and David answer your questions about perfectionism, procrastination, and more! The post 461: Ask David: Perfectionism…
Feeling GoodThe Hardest Skill in Conflict — And the Most Powerful
Defending yourself only makes an argument worse! In this video, Adam Holman and I introduce the Disarming Technique—the first in our mini-series on the Five…
Feeling Good460: Ask David: The Fear of Happiness!
Dr. Matt May is on vacation so David and Dr. Rhonda Barovsky describe many treatment strategies for a man with--get THIS--the fear of happiness! The post 460…
Feeling GoodOvercoming Perfectionism: CBT Tools for Self-Acceptance
This practical training will equip you with powerful, research-backed techniques to help yourself and your clients transform perfectionism into peace, power…
Feeling GoodAwesome FREE Anxiety Webinar
Event reminder: Learn from Dr. David Burns and Dr. Jill Levitt! Join us for a FREE, two-hour webinar on anxiety, cognitive flooding, exposure therapy, and…
Feeling Good459: Personal Work with our Beloved Rhonda, Part 2
Dr. Matt May and David guide Dr. Rhonda Barovsky on a terrifying journey from tears and despair following a serious cancer diagnosis to joy and laughter in a…
Feeling GoodThe Birth of the Five Secrets of Effective Communication
We're continuing our Five Secrets of Effective Communication series with an awesome new video: the story of a young medical student from London who inspired an…
Feeling GoodEnd Anxiety NOW—Free Webinar
Learn from Dr. David Burns and Dr. Jill Levitt! Join us for a FREE, two-hour webinar on anxiety, cognitive flooding, exposure therapy, and more. This live…
Feeling Good458: Personal Work with our Beloved Rhonda, Part 1
Dr. Matt May and David guide Dr. Rhonda Barovsky on a terrifying journey from tears and despair following a serious cancer diagnosis to joy and laughter in a…
Feeling GoodThe Five Secrets of Effective Communication Series Begins!
We're thrilled to kick off a mini-series on the Five Secrets of Effective Communication! We also have a fun bonus video for you about the latest date on our…
Feeling Good457: Ask David: Chasing, Sadness as Celebration, and Autism
Dr. Matt May, Dr. Rhonda Barovsky, and David answer your questions on the fear of being alone or abandoned, and how to live with someone who is depressed and…
Feeling GoodSelf-Blame: Wrapping up Our Cognitive Distortions Series!
The Thinking Error That Says “It’s All My Fault” Check out the final video in our Cognitive Distortions series! Quick update on our Feeling Great…
Feeling GoodJoin the Feeling Great Book Club!
Here's your chance to learn the powerful TEAM tools for rapid change from two amazing experts! Join the popular Feeling Great Book Club, starting September…
Feeling GoodDitch perfectionism & thrive at our FREE, liberating July 9 Webinar!
Learn from Dr. David Burns and Dr. Jill Levitt! Join us for a FREE, two-hour webinar on one of the most common causes of stress and feelings of…
Feeling Good456: Ask David: The Fear of Being Alone or Abandoned. . . and More!
Dr. Matt May, Dr. Rhonda Barovsky, and David answer your questions on the fear of being alone or abandoned, and how to live with someone who is depressed and…
Feeling GoodStop Shoulding on Yourself–and the World!
Discover two powerful stories: one about the hidden damage of “Should” statements—and another about the brilliant but tormented philosopher Ludwig…