500: Celebrating Rhonda's Triumphant Leadership - and a Sad Goodbye
Feeling Good Podcast | TEAM-CBT - The New Mood Therapy
Release Date: 05/04/2026
500: Celebrating Rhonda's Triumphant Leadership - and a Sad Goodbye
Feeling Good Podcast | TEAM-CBT - The New Mood Therapy
500: Celebrating Rhonda's Triumphant Leadership - and a Sad Goodbye In this very special 500th episode of the Feeling Good Podcast, Matt May, Jill Levitt and I pause to celebrate a remarkable milestone, our 500th episode of the Feeling Good podcast, and to honor someone who has been at the heart of it for the past 273 episodes: Rhonda Barovsky Since stepping into the role of host, Rhonda has brought warmth, wisdom, curiosity, and deep compassion to every conversation. Her presence has helped shape the podcast into a trusted space for learning, healing, personal growth, and building the...
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499: Live Work with Hiral, Part 2 of 2
Feeling Good Podcast | TEAM-CBT - The New Mood Therapy
Inside the Therapy Room: A Live TEAM CBT Session with Hiral-- The Exciting Conclusion! Part 2 of 2 Overview What an incredible day. David and I had the privilege of working with Hiral, a young mother from India who was drowning in perfectionism, self-criticism, and the crushing weight of trying to be everything to everyone. Over the course of about two hours, we watched her transform from someone scoring 100% on depression, anxiety, guilt, shame, and hopelessness to feeling peaceful, relaxed, and genuinely joyful—with most scores dropping to zero. This wasn't magic. It was TEAM-CBT done...
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498: Live Work with Hiral, Part 1 of 2
Feeling Good Podcast | TEAM-CBT - The New Mood Therapy
Inside the Therapy Room: A Live TEAM CBT Session with Hiral Part 1 of 2 Overview What an incredible day. David and I had the privilege of working with Hiral, a young mother from India who was drowning in perfectionism, self-criticism, and the crushing weight of trying to be everything to everyone. Over the course of about two hours, we watched her transform from someone scoring 100% on depression, anxiety, guilt, shame, and hopelessness to feeling peaceful, relaxed, and genuinely joyful—with most scores dropping to zero. This wasn't magic. It was TEAM-CBT done systematically, with...
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497: Why Isn't TEAM More Popular?
Feeling Good Podcast | TEAM-CBT - The New Mood Therapy
Why Isn't TEAM More Popular? Why Do So Many Therapists Resist TEAM CBT? Featuring Matt May, MD Why has the therapeutic community been so resistant to TEAM? This topic has been a concern to me or many years. To be honest, it isn't new. From the very start of cognitive therapy, when I was first learning it, I began modifying it to make it more dynamic, powerful, and effective. But to be honest, I ran into a small (at the time) of Beck loyalists who branded me as an "outsider," something Beck also did when my book, Feeling Good, began to sell and gain popularity. This saddened and frustrated me,...
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496: Should Therapists Express Their Feelings? Freud's Huge Error! Featuring Matt May, MD
Feeling Good Podcast | TEAM-CBT - The New Mood Therapy
Should Therapists Express Their Feelings? Freud's Huge Error! Featuring Matt May, MD Today we touch base on a really important and highly controversial question: Should therapists express their feelings? Or remain blank slates, as Freud so strongly recommended. We begin with a scholarly and really interesting (oxymoron?) piece that Matt wrote about Freud’s own fear of sharing his feelings, and how that led to the huge mistake called psychoanalysis. At the end of this piece, I will briefly summarize the podcast. Matt’s piece here Matt began by describing a fascinating case of a woman who...
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Exciting All-New Workshop on Core Beliefs (for Therapists)
Feeling Good Podcast | TEAM-CBT - The New Mood Therapy
Hello! Dr. Jill Levitt and I have an amazing full-day CE workshop on changing core beliefs coming up in a few weeks. If you've ever struggled with Perfectionism, Perceived Perfectionism, or the Love, Achievement, or Approval Addictions, you're going to love this all-new workshop called The Deeper Dimension in CBT. Sign up now at CBT-Workshop.com. 📅 Friday, April 24, 2026 🕛 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM PT CE Workshop for Therapists $195 This workshop will include new teaching and treatment techniques, and we'll go much further than any previous presentations on Core Beliefs. Learning therapy is...
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495: Stop Helping! Here’s How. Featuring Thai-An Truong on Codependency
Feeling Good Podcast | TEAM-CBT - The New Mood Therapy
#495 Stop Helping! Here’s How. Featuring Thai-An Truong on Codependency Thai-An Truong, LPC, LADC is a Certified TEAM-CBT Trainer, Level 5 and loves sharing tools and processes to help other therapists feel more confident, effective, and joyful in their work with their clients. In her private practice in Oklahoma, she is passionate about helping people heal from past trauma and OCD. She also has a special interest in helping her clients improve their relationships and overall connection with their partners and loved ones. We often hear the word, co-dependency thrown around. Today’s podcast...
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494: I'm boring on dating apps. Help! How can I balance TEAM with Life? Do relapses come from out of the blue?
Feeling Good Podcast | TEAM-CBT - The New Mood Therapy
What if the old techniques don't work now? What can I do if I'm boring on dating apps? How do I balance TEAM CBT with Life? Do relapses come from out of the blue? Carlos continues with his question(s) first addressed on last week’s podcast. He’d recovered from depression using TEAM CBT, but had a question about how to challenge his negative thoughts during a relapse, as well as how to balance TEAM CBT with life. Plus a dating question from a man who’s never had a date! Today’s questions begin here. Should I use a brand-new CBT technique to help me overcome my current negative...
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493: Yikes! What If I Relapse?
Feeling Good Podcast | TEAM-CBT - The New Mood Therapy
What can I do if I relapse? Good Morning Dr. Burns, I will make this email quick, as I'm sure you have several other emails to read through. First off, thank you so much for your research and contributions to TEAM CBT! My mother introduced me to this form of therapy in 2022, and it has been a big help in overcoming my extremely painful perfectionism anxiety. Unfortunately, after graduating from university, I've begun relapsing once again. As such, I would like to ask a few things Carlos: (His remaining questions will be answered on Podcast 494.) Is it harder to get out of a relapse than the...
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Feel Better Today: A Powerful App For You
Feeling Good Podcast | TEAM-CBT - The New Mood Therapy
Download the incredible Feeling Great app today for FREE at FeelingGreat.com! This is my $99 GIFT for you. - Dr. David Burns
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500: Celebrating Rhonda's Triumphant Leadership -
and a Sad Goodbye
In this very special 500th episode of the Feeling Good Podcast, Matt May, Jill Levitt and I pause to celebrate a remarkable milestone, our 500th episode of the Feeling Good podcast, and to honor someone who has been at the heart of it for the past 273 episodes: Rhonda Barovsky
Since stepping into the role of host, Rhonda has brought warmth, wisdom, curiosity, and deep compassion to every conversation. Her presence has helped shape the podcast into a trusted space for learning, healing, personal growth, and building the TEAM community. Week after week, she has guided thoughtful discussions on mood, relationships, anxiety, depression, and the many challenges of being human—with authenticity and grace.
Rhonda’s unique ability to ask meaningful questions, highlight practical tools, and connect with listeners has made an immeasurable impact. Whether exploring TEAM CBT techniques or sharing personal reflections, she has helped countless listeners feel seen, understood, and empowered.
As Rhonda steps down from her role as host, this episode is dedicated to celebrating her contributions and expressing deep gratitude for all she has given to this community.
In this episode, we:
- Reflect on Rhonda’s journey with the podcast and how she became such an integral part of its success
- Highlight memorable moments and favorite episodes from her time as host
- Share behind-the-scenes stories and personal reflections
- Express appreciation from listeners and the broader Feeling Good community
This is not goodbye—it’s a transition. Rhonda leaves behind a powerful legacy and a strong foundation that will continue to inspire future episodes and listeners around the world.
Thank you, Rhonda, for your dedication, your heart, and your unwavering commitment to helping people feel better.
And to our listeners: thank you for being part of these 500 episodes. We’re so glad you’re here—and we’re excited for what comes next as Kevin Cornelius steps into the role of the Feeling Good Podcast host. Welcome, Kevin!
Warmly,
David, Rhonda, Matt and Jill