500: Celebrating Rhonda's Triumphant Leadership - and a Sad Goodbye

Feeling Good Podcast | TEAM-CBT - The New Mood Therapy

David Burns, MD

Self-improvement, Mental Health, Education, Health & Fitness

4.6 • 899 Ratings

🗓️ 4 May 2026

⏱️ 73 minutes

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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 500^th 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

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0:00.0	Hello and welcome to the Feeling Good podcast, where you can learn powerful techniques
0:11.6	to change the way you feel. I am your host, Dr. Rhonda Borovsky, and joining me here in the
0:16.8	Murrieta studio is Dr. David Burns. Dr. Burns is a pioneer in the development of
0:22.3	cognitive behavioral therapy and the creator of the new team therapy. He's the author of Feeling
0:27.4	Good, which has sold over 5 million copies in the United States and has been translated into over 30
0:33.2	languages. His latest book, Feeling Great, contains powerful new techniques that make rapid recovery
0:39.3	possible for many people struggling with depression and anxiety. Dr. Burns is currently an emeritus
0:45.2	adjunct professor of clinical psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine.
0:52.3	For the last time.
1:01.3	Hello, David.
1:02.8	We have two special guests, Jill Levitt and Matt Mayer with us.
1:06.8	Hello to them.
1:07.7	Hello to all of our listeners around the country, around the world throughout the galaxy.
1:11.6	This is the Feeling Good podcast.
1:13.6	It's our 500th episode.
1:16.7	And this is our family with our fantastic host, Rhonda Berowski.
1:24.1	I can think back on our very first episode together, and it's with the profound
1:31.7	sadness that we come to a closure of your fantastic reign as Queen of the Feeling good podcast, Rhonda.
1:46.3	You've been just beautiful and awesome,
1:48.4	and I can't thank you enough.
1:51.4	You've been brilliant.
1:53.0	You've been funny.
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