This week, Lenny discusses being assertive interpersonally and some of the benefits from it.

This week, Lenny discusses how our fears play into hesitancy to trust others/self and the potential fallout from not trusting.

This week, Lenny is joined by Sonja Sollenberger, PhD, to discuss reasons why you may be emotionally resistant to change in a therapeutic or interpersonal relationship.

This week, Lenny is joined by Sonja Sollenberger, PhD, to discuss Grace as a pathway to self-regulation versus the deregulation that comes from following the law.

This week, Lenny discusses the possible dangers and the distortions related to interacting with AI.

This week, Lenny discusses the serious issue of self-harm and suicide.

This week, Lenny discusses the negative effects of pornography and the distortions around it.

This week, Lenny is joined by Sonja Sollenberger, PhD, to discuss differences and similarities between OCPD and perfectionism; and the distortions connected to both.

References:

- https://www.sciencenewstoday.org/the-psychology-of-procrastination-its-not-about-laziness-its-fear

- https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/conquer-the-clutter/202006/procrastination-101-self-protective-mechanism?msockid=35538158f18864d8277c973bf07d651f

- https://iocdf.org/about-ocd/treatment/erp/

- https://integrativehealthmn.com/a-step-by-step-guide-to-exposure-and-response-prevention/

- https://www.treatmyocd.com/what-is-ocd/what-is-erp#HowtostartERPtherapy

- https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6935308/

- https://www.verywellmind.com/signs-you-may-be-a-perfectionist-3145233#toc-having-unrealistic-standards

- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/books/NBK553162/

- https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-when-unwanted-thoughts-or-repetitive-behaviors-take-over

This week, Lenny is joined by Sonja Sollenberger, PhD, to discuss distortions related to personalizing neutral interpersonal communication as negative or perceived judgement toward self.

This week, Lenny is joined by Sonja Sollenberger, PhD, to discuss codependency attributes.