Why can saying “no” feel so difficult even when saying “yes” is making you miserable? On The Reset, Dr. Maggie Black explores where people-pleasing comes from, how to recognize it in yourself, and how to begin changing the pattern even when setting limits feels uncomfortable.

Why are bad habits so hard to break even when we know they aren’t helping us? We look at people-pleasing, negative self-talk, too much screen time, saying yes when we mean no, and concrete strategies for finally changing the patterns that keep pulling us back.

On The Reset, Dr. Maggie Black introduces the Gottman Institute's four communication patterns that predict relationship trouble, beginning with criticism—and the healthier alternative.

Can one communication habit quietly damage a relationship? On The Reset, Dr. Maggie Black introduces the Gottman Institute's four communication patterns that predict relationship trouble, beginning with criticism—and the healthier alternative.

How do you protect yourself without becoming hardened? On The Reset, Dr. Maggie Black explores why other people's hurtful behavior often reflects their own struggles—and how to respond with healthy boundaries and compassion.

On this episode of The Reset, Dr. Maggie Black defines codependence, and how it is now applied to more than its original attachment to substance use recovery.

Every relationship has conflict. On The Reset, Dr. Maggie Black shares practical strategies for working through disagreements in ways that strengthen relationships instead of damaging them

Dr. Maggie Black examines rumination—the exhausting cycle of replaying the same thoughts over and over. She explains why we do it and offers strategies to break free from the loop.

Dr. Maggie Black explores the signals our bodies constantly send about emotions, relationships, needs, and boundaries—and why learning to listen may be one of the most important wellness skills we can develop.

Dr. Maggie Black examines research showing that simply naming our emotions may help calm the brain and improve emotional resilience.