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Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson explore what "avoidant behavior" is, common forms it takes, and what we can do to limit its unhealthy aspects.Watch the Episode: Prefer watching video? You can watch this episode on YouTube.Support the Podcast: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link. Membership includes expanded show notes and transcripts of the episodes. Key Topics:0:00: Introduction2:10: Approaching, Avoiding, and Abiding4:25: Common Forms of Avoidance7:30: The Costs of Avoidance11:30: Situational Avoidance13:40: Cognitive Avoidance15:30: Emotional Avoidance16:45: The True Function of Worrying23:05: Somatic Avoidance27:40: Useful Aspects of Avoidance30:45: What Helps People With Their Avoidant Behaviors?34:30: What We Do vs. What We Are38:30: Bounding the Problem40:50: Anticipate Blocks42:00: Active Coping, and Critiques of Positive Psychology46:50: An Exercise for Fighting Avoidance49:40: RecapSponsors:From Dr. Hanson: The Foundations of Well-Being brings together the lessons of a lifetime of practice into one year-long online program. Podcast listeners can use the code BEINGWELL25 at checkout for an additional 25% off! Please don't hesitate to apply for a scholarship if you're in need. Join over a million people using BetterHelp, the world’s largest online counseling platform. Visit betterhelp.com/beingwell for 10% off your first month! Want to sleep better? Try the legendary Calm app! Visit calm.com/beingwell for 40% off a premium subscription.Connect with the show:Follow Forrest on YouTubeFollow us on InstagramFollow Rick on FacebookFollow Forrest on FacebookSubscribe on iTunes