436: What's Special About TEAM-CBT
Feeling Good Podcast | TEAM-CBT - The New Mood Therapy
Release Date: 02/17/2025
465: The Music of TEAM
Feeling Good Podcast | TEAM-CBT - The New Mood Therapy
The Music of TEAM-- A Little Different from the Music of REBT! There are many paradoxes in TEAM! That's part of what makes TEAM challenging, but also exciting. Do you know what the plural of paradox is? Paradise! Sometimes, music allows us to "see" or "get" something that pure thinking struggles with. Years ago, followers of the renowned but controversial Dr. Albert Ellis loved singing the famous and outrageous songs written by Dr. Ellis and featuring key ideas in the Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) he created. They were popular because they captured his core messages, involving low...
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464: Hopelessness: A New Approach
Feeling Good Podcast | TEAM-CBT - The New Mood Therapy
Hopelessness: A New Approach Featuring Mike Christensen Often, therapists are drawn to become specialists in the very area where they once suffered and felt most vulnerable. In Mike’s case, he describes his own feelings of failure, betrayal, bitterness and hopelessness in his early career, and how he found his way to become a star in the TEAM therapy firmament. Today, he describes a breakthrough approach in the treatment of hopelessness as well, based on the A = Assessment of Resistance portion of TEAM. Mike began by saying that treating hopelessness is always a challenge. . . in fact, I can...
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463: The Perfectionism Webinar, Part 2 of 2
Feeling Good Podcast | TEAM-CBT - The New Mood Therapy
Defeat Perfectionism and Discover the Art of Self-Acceptance Part 2 of 2 Last week, we published Part 1 of the two-hour webinar on techniques to defeat perfectionism. This week, in Part 2 you’ll learn many powerful methods to crush the distorted thoughts that trigger perfectionism, including Identify the Distortions Explain the Distortions The Externalization of Voices The Acceptance Paradox The Counter-Attack Technique The Feared Fantasy Technique Self-Disclosure Relapse Prevention Training And more! You can take a look at the workshop handout if you This live, practical...
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462: The Perfectionism Webinar, Part 1 of 2
Feeling Good Podcast | TEAM-CBT - The New Mood Therapy
Defeat Perfectionism and Discover the Art of Self-Acceptance Part 1 of 2 This Is for Everyone--Shrinks AND the General Public! On Wednesday, July 9, 2025, Dr. Jill Levitt and I did a FREE, two-hour webinar on one of the most common causes of stress and feelings of inadequacy--perfectionism. More than 2200 individuals registered, reflecting the widespread interest in this topic. Although perfectionism causes lots of suffering, it’s not easy to get rid of this mindset because it can promise and sometimes deliver tremendous benefits, too! Rhonda and I will be presenting this webinar on...
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461: Ask David: Perfectionism, Procrastination, and More!
Feeling Good Podcast | TEAM-CBT - The New Mood Therapy
Ask David: How to Stop Giving a Crap Motivating a Procrastinator . . . and More The answers to today’s questions are brief and were written prior to the show. Listen to the podcast for a more in-depth discussion of each question. Today’s questions. 1. Chris has a question about Positive Reframing and the Magic Dial. 2. Joe asks: What method would be best to stop giving a crap? 3. Ollie asks: How do you motivate a procrastinating patient to do the hard work of facing the task they’ve been putting off? 4. Owen asks: Should I complete a full Daily Mood Log each day? 5. Owen also asks: Is it...
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460: Ask David: The Fear of Happiness!
Feeling Good Podcast | TEAM-CBT - The New Mood Therapy
Ask David-- The Fear of Happiness! Although we had five questions for today’s Ask David episode, we spend the entire podcast on the first question from a man with an intense fear of happiness. He wrote: How can I use exposure to overcome my fear of happiness? Hi David, How would you do exposure for the fear of happiness? Whenever I feel happy I immediately feel afraid because I had a very strict religious upbringing where many harmless forms of fun and enjoyment were completely forbidden. Even though I'm no longer a religious believer, the fear remains. Feeling good then makes me afraid,...
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459: Personal Work with our Beloved Rhonda, Part 2
Feeling Good Podcast | TEAM-CBT - The New Mood Therapy
Part 2 of Our Personal Work with Rhonda The Surprising Conclusion of Rhonda's Session with Matt and David Last week, you heard Part 1 of our personal work--a single two hour therapy session--with Rhonda, focusing on her recent shocking diagnosis of a cancerous and potentially fatal lymphatic tumor in her neck. We did initial T = Testing and E = Empathy. Today we do the A = Assessment of Resistance and the M = Methods, and of course, the final assessment of symptoms and teaching points. A = Assessment of Resistance How DO you help someone facing a terrifying diagnosis of cancer? What's the...
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458: Personal Work with our Beloved Rhonda, Part 1
Feeling Good Podcast | TEAM-CBT - The New Mood Therapy
Part 1 of Our Personal Work with Rhonda The doctor said I have cancer! Are feelings of depression, fear, anger, hopelessness, and more inevitable if you have experienced a severely traumatic event? Nearly all human beings would say it IS inevitable. But are they right? If your doctor just told you that you have a serious form of cancer, is it possible--or even desirable--to avoid intense distress and despair? Today, Matthew May MD and I sit down with our beloved Rhonda who was diagnosed roughly six weeks ago with a cancerous follicular lymphoma. This is a type of lymphatic cancer that...
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457: Ask David: Chasing, Sadness as Celebration, and Autism
Feeling Good Podcast | TEAM-CBT - The New Mood Therapy
Ask David: Chasing, Commitment Problems Sadness as Celebration Is Autism Increasing? The answers to today’s questions are brief and were written prior to the show. Listen to the live discussion for a more in-depth discussion of each question. Today’s live podcast discussion with Rhonda, Matt, and David was very energetic and hopefully inspiring for all of you! Today’s questions. Aurora asks about a dating problem—the guy I’m dating doesn’t want to “commit.” What should I do? Ana asks: I’m 48 now, and about 25 years ago, I was diagnosed with infertility—a...
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456: Ask David: The Fear of Being Alone or Abandoned. . . and More!
Feeling Good Podcast | TEAM-CBT - The New Mood Therapy
Ask David: The Fear of Being Abandoned Living with Someone Who's Depressed Can Someone Else's Depression Depress You! The answers to today’s questions are brief and were written prior to the show. Listen to the live discussion for a more in-depth discussion of each question. Today’s questions. Negar asks: How can I overcome my fear of being alone or being abandoned? Stan asks: What are your tips on living with someone suffering from anxiety or depression? They can sometimes be demanding or argumentative! Stan Asks: How can we protects ourselves from not feeling down during and after...
info_outlineSwimming in an Ocean of Gold--
The Unique Magic of TEAM-CBT!
🎙️ Hosts:
- Dr. David Burns, Creator of TEAM-CBT and author of Feeling Good
- Rhonda Barovsky, Co-Host and Therapist at the Feeling Great Therapy Center
🎉 Special Guests:
- Jeremy Karmel, CEO of the Feeling Great App
- Jason Meno, AI Content Lead and Developer of the Feeling Great App
Episode Summary
In this jam-packed episode, the Feeling Good team dives deep into the groundbreaking elements of TEAM-CBT. From rapid emotional transformations to the app’s jaw-dropping AI breakthroughs, this conversation will leave you inspired and ready to explore how TEAM-CBT can transform lives. Whether you’re a therapist, someone seeking self-help, or simply curious, this episode delivers gold at every turn.
Key Topics Covered
🧪 T = Testing:
- Why measuring emotions and progress at every session is a game-changer.
- How testing reveals what therapists often miss and ensures rapid results.
- Hear Dr. Burns' incredible stories, including how testing saved a life.
đź’› E = Empathy:
- Busting myths about cold, clinical therapy.
- How warmth and deep connections are at the heart of TEAM-CBT.
- Rhonda shares her powerful story about learning empathy and its transformational effects on her practice and personal life.
🧠A = Assessment of Resistance:
- The revolutionary concept of honoring your “resistance to change.”
- Why it’s essential to embrace the positive aspects of negative feelings.
- Jason shares how paradoxical agenda setting melted years of stuckness in minutes.
🎠M = Methods:
- The unparalleled arsenal of 140+ techniques to tackle every problem.
- Role-playing methods like Externalization of Voices and Feared Fantasy—how they create breakthroughs in minutes.
- Jeremy explains why therapists need to match the right tools to the right problems.
Fun Highlights
- Money-Back Guarantee for the Podcast (It’s free!)
- Jeremy’s hilarious take on “jiggling your eyes into happiness.”
- The “critic from hell” gets crushed in real-time role-play.
Why TEAM-CBT Stands Out
- Rapid, measurable results – No more endless talking without change.
- Powerful empathy – A therapy that connects deeply with your emotions.
- Resistance embraced – Discover the beauty in your struggles.
- Diverse methods – 140+ techniques tailored to every unique challenge.
Listener Challenge
🌟 Try It Out!
Want to experience TEAM-CBT’s transformative power? Download the Feeling Great App or join the upcoming beta test to see the magic of its AI-driven mood and self-esteem coaching.
Next Week
🎙️ Tune in for Episode 437: Breaking Free from Your Porn Addiction, with Thai-An Truong from Oklahoma City
💬 Feedback: We love hearing from you! Share your thoughts about today’s podcast.
🛠️ Get Involved: Interested in joining the Feeling Great App beta? Reach out to Jason and the team!
đź“š Resources Mentioned:
- Feeling Good by Dr. David Burns
- Learn more about TEAM-CBT at FeelingGreat.com.
👉 Quote of the Week:
"TEAM-CBT isn’t just therapy—it’s swimming in an ocean of gold."
✨ Don’t forget to subscribe to the Feelinggood.com or Feelinggreat.com YouTube channels, and rate, and review!