Mental Health Decoded Episode #1266

Question 1: I’m about to start therapy and want to make sure I get the most out of it. How can I prepare myself to benefit as much as possible?

Question 1B: I have a friend who always agrees with me. I actually want her to be more honest and share her real opinions — even if she disagrees. How can I tell her that in a nice way?

Question 2: I’m struggling to stay organized and often forget to eat lunch. How can I create a better routine and stay on track during the day?

Question 3: What is the role of a friend when someone is struggling in their Yiddishkeit? How can I be supportive without overstepping?

Question 4: My wife and I are regular listeners and really appreciate your program. By nature, I’m stubborn and quite opinionated. I’m working on seeing other perspectives, but when I give in, I sometimes feel like I’m being pushed around. How can I find balance — like in DBT’s Walking the Middle Path?