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Radio HeadspaceHow to Learn Faster & Retain More | Dr. Rick & Forrest HansonDr. Rick Hanson and Forrest Hanson break down the science of learning, sharing how the HEAL framework helps turn everyday experiences into lasting knowledge, rewiring your brain for growth and resilience. You can find their incredible podcast here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-05-2519 min
Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonHow to Get Your Life Together: The 90/10 RuleThere’s never been more information out there about psychology, self-improvement, and mental health, making it easy to get lost in the details and lose sight of what matters. In this special episode, Forrest and Dr. Rick apply the 90/10 rule to psychology and self-help: what are the small handful of things that tend to make the biggest difference for people?You’ll learn why most self-help advice should probably be ignored, how to simplify your approach to happiness and personal growth, and what actually moves the needle when it comes to feeling better, getting unstuck, and building a fu...
2025-03-101h 19Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonImproving Focus and Fixing Your Attention SpanDr. Rick and Forrest explore how we can improve focus and fix our attention spans in a world that is constantly trying to distract us. They discuss common reasons it’s hard to focus and three key interventions that can help most people. Rick teaches approaches from mindfulness practice, and Forrest explains how we can improve focus motivation and distress tolerance. Topics include ADHD, the role of dopamine, expanding the “Goldilocks Zone,” the practice of doing hard things, and how we can become less reliant on willpower.You can watch this episode on YouTube.Key Topics...
2025-03-031h 17Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonWhat to Do When Your Worst Fears Come True: MailbagDr. Rick and Forrest open up the mailbag and answer questions from listeners, many of which focused on anxiety experiences. They start by discussing “dreaded experiences,” and how we can respond when our worst fears come true. Rick then shares how we can respond effectively to feedback, before answering a short question about taking in the good. Forrest and Rick then answer three questions related to different kinds of anxiety: social anxiety, managing different levels of concern in a relationship, and anxiety brought on by slowing down. You can watch this episode on YouTube.Key Topic...
2025-02-1759 minBeing Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonLearning to Trust Yourself: How to Stop Self-AbandonmentIn this special episode, Dr. Rick and Forrest explore how we can become more self-reliant, and learn to trust ourselves. This helps us be resilient in the face of life’s challenges, and it’s a key resource for people who tend to abandon their wants and needs. They start by discussing why some people struggle with self-trust, the difference between inside-out and outside-in safety, and changing the model we have of ourselves. Forrest introduces a framework for developing self-trust based on self-efficacy, flexibility, self-advocacy, and accurate appraisal, and Rick applies this to how we can build self-worth and feel...
2025-02-101h 06Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonEverything I've Learned (so far): A Guide to Personal GrowthIn this special episode, Forrest focuses on the key lessons from 400 episodes of Being Well, giving you a crash course in personal growth and development. If you’re just getting into the show, or are looking for a good episode to share with people who are new to this kind of content, this is a great place to start. You can watch this episode on YouTube.Key Topics:0:00: Introduction1:10: Change is possible, but change is hard3:00: Focus on what you can control4:30: The consistency principle6:05: Pun...
2025-02-0355 minBeing Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonLetting Go: Rumination, Breakups, and How to Stop Feeling AttachedForrest and Dr. Rick focus on one of life's most challenging but essential skills - letting go. Whether you're trying to break free from repetitive thoughts, move on from a relationship, or change an old pattern of behavior, this episode will help you learn how to release what no longer serves you. They start by exploring why letting go is so difficult, the nature of the brain and how it gets in our way, and how to start opening up to a new way of being. They then discuss different practical approaches to letting go, how to w...
2025-01-2758 min
Emotional LongevityThe Science and Practice of Emotional Resilience with Rick & Forrest HansonView Show Notes & Blog Page for This EpisodeJoin Dr. Elisha Goldstein’s Private Therapeutic Coaching ProgramSign Up for Elisha’s Email Newsletter & Get the Emotional Health GuideEpisode Overview:In this episode, Dr. Elisha Goldstein speaks with Dr. Rick Hanson, New York Times bestselling author of Resilient and Hardwiring Happiness, and Forrest Hanson, bestselling author and co-host of the Being Well Podcast. Together, they explore the complexities of emotional health and its profound impact on longevity and well-being.
2025-01-211h 10
Emotional LongevityThe Science and Practice of Emotional Resilience with Rick & Forrest HansonView Show Notes & Blog Page for This EpisodeJoin Dr. Elisha Goldstein’s Private Therapeutic Coaching ProgramSign Up for Elisha’s Email Newsletter & Get the Emotional Health GuideEpisode Overview:In this episode, Dr. Elisha Goldstein speaks with Dr. Rick Hanson, New York Times bestselling author of Resilient and Hardwiring Happiness, and Forrest Hanson, bestselling author and co-host of the Being Well Podcast. Together, they explore the complexities of emotional health and its profound impact on longevity and well-being.
2025-01-211h 10Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonHealing Attachment Wounds with Elizabeth FerreiraAttachment wounds are emotional injuries that develop based on painful experiences with those we care about. These experiences create a kind of blueprint we carry around for how relationships work, and when that internal model is based on fear and pain, it's hard for our relationships to thrive. Somatic therapist Elizabeth Ferreira joins the show to help us understand how we can heal old wounds and develop more secure forms of relating.Elizabeth and Forrest explore how early experiences shape our relationships, with a particular focus on a common paradox: deeply wanting connection while simultaneously fearing intimacy...
2025-01-201h 17Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonLimerence, Love, and Life Transitions: January MailbagDr. Rick and Forrest begin the mailbag by exploring limerence – an obsessive form of romantic attraction – and offer practical recommendations for working with one-sided infatuation. They then discuss what to do when romantic vulnerability feels unsafe, and how we can rebuild trust in others after traumatic experiences. The episode also tackles managing career transitions, dealing with social anxiety around positive interactions, and maintaining boundaries without being consumed by anger. You can watch this episode on YouTube.Key Topics:0:00: Introduction0:50: What can I do when I experience limerence, or compulsive romantic attraction?...
2025-01-131h 04Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonNavigating Situationships: How to Get What You Really WantForrest and Dr. Rick explore "situationships" – those poorly defined, boundary-free relationships that exist in a gray area between friendship and committed dating. They unpack why these arrangements have become so common, examine the emotional trade-offs that keep people stuck, and share how to reclaim a sense of agency and build more authentic connections. The episode includes a role-play where Forrest plays someone struggling with situationships, while Dr. Rick draws on his decades of experience as a couples counselor to offer guidance.Rick’s Yearly Program: Rick’s Foundations of Well-Being 2.0 is a year-long, science-backed journey through developing 12 key in...
2025-01-061h 05Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonBeyond Resolutions: Discover What You Want in 2025Why do New Year's resolutions usually fail by February? Forrest and Dr. Rick explore why traditional goal-setting falls short and offer a new approach to creating lasting change. They discuss how we can uncover our authentic wants and needs, move away from a punishment mindset, and use our new knowledge to find fulfillment. This episode will teach you how to get more out of any other New Year’s content you listen to. Rick and Forrest walk through a practical example of brain dumping “shoulds,” shifting the focus from means to ends, and working with internal resistance. They en...
2024-12-301h 15Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonAttachment Masterclass: Sue Johnson, Rick Hanson, Julie Mennano, and Elizabeth FerreiraWhy do some people navigate the social world with such ease while others feel like they're swimming upstream? In this special episode of Being Well, Forrest is joined by four leading experts for a masterclass on the science of attachment. Featuring conversations with Dr. Sue Johnson, Dr. Rick Hanson, Julie Mennano, and Elizabeth Ferreira, this carefully curated episode gives you a map to becoming more socially confident, emotionally intelligent, and authentically connected. Topics include:
The four fundamental patterns that influence how we show up in every social interaction.
Dr. Sue Johnson's guide to having deeper, more m...
2024-12-231h 59Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonAnxious and Avoidant in Relationship: The Pursuer-Distancer DynamicWe all have different needs for closeness and distance, for intimacy and independence. You might have heard terms like anxious or avoidant attachment to describe this, and these tendencies can create challenges - particularly when people with different needs try to relate to each other. In this episode, Dr. Rick and Forrest explore why we're drawn to people who activate our insecurities, how anxiety manifests differently in "pursuers" versus "distancers," and what we can all do to work with our natural tendencies more skillfully. They discuss common relationship patterns, why pursuers usually receive more blame than distancers, schizoid personalities...
2024-12-091h 21Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonNavigating Parenthood: What Every Dad Needs to KnowIn this special conversation, Forrest explores what it means to be a good father with his dad, clinical psychologist Dr. Rick Hanson. They discuss the joys, challenges, and unexpected lessons of parenthood, starting with the advice Rick would have given himself. Rick and Forrest tackle the mental health challenges new parents face, focusing particularly on maintaining a strong relationship between partners. They get real about their relationship, and Rick offers practical strategies for "resetting" with your partner during stressful times. They then talk about different approaches to parenting, and how to find a healthy balance of authority, a...
2024-09-021h 17
The Milk BarJason Forrest in The Milk Bar - Episode 787Recorded for release W/C 22nd July 2024
This week we find out about Bluey's Big Play from Laura Hyde, William Hanson talks about EV etiquette, we find out about Geoff Tristram's retirement, Anna Williamson chats about Generation Flake, AGT winner Mark Vincent shares his new single, we also have music from Matthew Richards, and we hear from Julian Elcock of PQA Wolverhampton.
2024-07-221h 11Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonEverything You Need to Know About TherapyIn this mega-episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Rick Hanson and Forrest Hanson explore everything you need to know about therapy. They share how you can get more from therapy, finding the approach that’s right for you, and some perspectives on why therapy is so expensive. They then run through the five major schools of Western psychotherapy before discussing a few alternative modalities. You’ll learn how long to stick with a therapist before looking for alternatives, questions to ask a prospective therapist, and how to maximize your results.You can watch this episode on YouTube.Key...
2024-05-061h 33
Blinkist Podcast - Interviews | Personal Development | Productivity | Business | PsychologyRick & Forrest Hanson: Mythbusting The MindWe're kicking off Simplify's relaunch with our first-ever two person interview! This lively, probing conversation with Being Well's Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson—a bestselling author and psychologist and also Forrest's dad—digs into common misconceptions in the mental health and self-growth space.
They address the maybe-bogus notion that "until you love yourself, you can't love anyone else," dissect the difference between self-esteem and self-worth, and dig deep into the simplest strategy for changing your brain for the better: take in the good.
We're so glad to be back—and we will be every two weeks through the summer!
Get th...
2023-06-3037 min
SimplifyRick & Forrest Hanson: Mythbusting the MindWe're kicking off Simplify's relaunch with our first-ever two person interview! This lively, probing conversation with Being Well's Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson—a bestselling author and psychologist and also Forrest's dad—digs into common misconceptions in the mental health and self-growth space. They address the maybe-bogus notion that "until you love yourself, you can't love anyone else," dissect the difference between self-esteem and self-worth, and dig deep into the simplest strategy for changing your brain for the better: take in the good. We're so glad to be back—and we will be every two week...
2023-06-0137 minBeing Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonHow to Create Massive Change with Dr. Benjamin HardyForrest Hanson welcomes Dr. Benjamin Hardy to explore how we can create massive change by applying "10x thinking.” This mindset involves embracing a radically different version of ourselves and our lives, and they share how we can apply it to our daily lives, learn to act from our future selves, and move past defensiveness and fear. You’ll learn how our past and future selves are with us in the present, how fixating on authenticity can hinder our growth, and how to break free from old patterns and create a more fulfilling life.About our Guest: Dr. Benj...
2023-05-011h 02Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonHow to Understand Anxiety and See Threats ClearlyWe’re living in an anxious time, and part of the reason we’re anxious is because there are very real challenges we face both individually and collectively. But we’re also affected by the natural tendencies of the brain, which is easily influenced by fear and threat. On this episode of Being Well, Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson focus on how we can see threats clearly and be the “right amount” of concerned. Watch the Episode: Prefer watching video? You can watch this episode on YouTube.Key Topics:0:00: Introduction1:20: Why is it hard f...
2022-11-2843 minBeing Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonHow to Effectively Communicate What You WantOn the previous episode of Being Well, we talked about how to identify our wants and needs...but identifying our needs is just the first step. After that comes the tricky business of coming to terms with those needs, and communicating them effectively to other people.In this episode, Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson explore best practices for claiming and expressing our needs. This includes how to navigate shame and inhibition, make effective agreements, be considerate of the person on the receiving end of our wants, and become more skillful at negotiation and repair. Watch t...
2022-09-261h 02Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonDiscovering Your Wants and NeedsEveryone has needs, but many people find it difficult to identify what authentically matters to them. Even when we can identify them, shame or fear often stops us from expressing those needs to others or taking the practical steps that would help us achieve them.Meeting our needs is a major source of well-being, and people who can identify their needs are more likely to get them met. On today’s episode of Being Well, Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson focus on how to look inside, and figure out what you really need. They discuss different frameworks fo...
2022-09-191h 04Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonHow to Use Your Diagnosis (Without It Using You)Receiving a diagnosis can be emotionally challenging, and leave a person with a lot of understandable questions: What does this mean? What do I do now? How do I relate to this?On this episode Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson explore what a diagnosis is, how the diagnostic process works, the limitations of diagnosing someone, dealing with the emotions that come up, and how we can better think about and relate to receiving a diagnosis. Throughout the conversation they focus on how we can come to understand ourselves better, and be liberated by that understanding rather than...
2022-08-221h 07Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonRelating to Death, and Living a Better LifeThe median life expectancy for a man living in the United States is roughly 80 years. That works out to 960 months, 4,160 weeks, or about 29,000 days. Rick is sneaking up on 70 years old, which means, on average, he's got about 10 years – or 520 weeks – left. Putting the time we have left into simple numbers can be both a bit daunting and remarkably clarifying. When you're in the middle of them, the days can blur together. But the truth is that our time’s limited, and how we use it is up to us. On today’s episode of Being Well, Dr. Rick...
2022-08-081h 00Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonChanging Your Relationship to ShameShame is one of the most complex and difficult emotions we experience on a regular basis, and one that can have seriously negative impacts on our sense of self-worth and ability to experience healthy connection with others.On this episode of Being Well, Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson take a deep dive into what shame is, how it develops, and what distinguishes it from guilt and other related emotions. They then focus on questioning our assumptions about shame, which can help us identify where it comes from. Watch the Episode: Prefer watching video? You can wa...
2022-08-011h 00Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonBorderline Personality Disorder: Regulation, Nurturance, and CompassionOne of the most important and challenging skills we can develop is learning to regulate our strong emotions. While it’s very natural to have fluctuations in how we feel about others and ourselves, for some people these ups and downs are particularly intense. At clinical levels, this is known as Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). BPD is characterized by a pattern of instability in a person’s emotions, moods, behavior, self-image, and relationships. BPD is fairly common, and it's even more common for "borderline-y tendencies" to show up in our lives. On this episode of Being Well, Dr. Ri...
2022-07-181h 01Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonHow to Make Learning STICKOne of the most important skills we can develop is learning how to learn–how to update old beliefs about ourselves, take in new information, and build psychological resources like courage, gratitude, and confidence. We have experiences from which we could potentially learn all the time, but how often are we able to actually implement lasting change from our positive experiences?On this episode of Being Well, Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson dive into Rick’s recently published study on our capacity for deliberate growth. We talk a bit about the neurological components of learning, how the stud...
2022-07-111h 02Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonRediscovering Your True Self: Parentification and the "Gifted Child"When a child is particularly emotionally intelligent, and a parent is particularly emotionally vulnerable, an inversion of the typical relationship can occur where the child devotes themselves to meeting the parent’s needs rather than the other way around. This can lead the child to lose touch with their own wants and needs – with their authentic self – which then leads to underlying feelings of worthlessness, uncertainty, and self-alienation in adulthood.Extreme versions of this pattern are known as parentification, but mild to moderate versions are surprisingly common. On today’s episode of Being Well, Dr. Rick and Forrest...
2022-07-041h 02Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonConnecting with Your Best PartsA little while ago, we had an episode on self-awareness where Rick emphasized how the majority of what people have to become self-aware of is the good inside themselves. The point felt significant enough to expand into a full episode about how to connect with our best parts.On this episode of Being Well, Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson focus on how to accept, appreciate, and connect with our positive aspects, and how to deal with some of the developmental blocks that prevent us from embracing the good in ourselves. We look at how the culture we’re...
2022-06-2755 minBeing Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonRecovering from Complex PTSD with Elizabeth FerreiraComplex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) is the result of the slow accumulation of many small traumatic experiences over time. On our most popular Being Well episode to date, Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson explored the details of CPTSD with Pete Walker, and on today’s episode, Forrest is joined by his partner Elizabeth Ferreira to discuss the topic through a more personal lens. Elizabeth shares her CPTSD origin story, what CPTSD feels like, and how to create a compassionate environment with or without a therapist so you can safely process grief, experience out repressed emotions, and learn to express yo...
2022-06-201h 11Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonAttachment, and Cultivating NonattachmentYou might have heard the line “attachment is the root of suffering.” It comes from the Buddha, but you don’t have to be a Buddhist to recognize that becoming overly attached to a particular outcome, person, or view of yourself can lead to a lot of suffering. At the same time, there are clearly things that are sensible to be attached to – like our loved ones, a basic moral compass, and fundamentals like food and shelter. So, what’s the problem with attachment?On this episode of Being Well, Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson discuss the problem wi...
2022-06-131h 01
TypologyUnveiling Wholeness through Neuroscience and the Enneagram, feat. Dr. Rick Hanson and Forrest HansonYour brain is a fascinating place that makes you who you are. It is also an endless source of information about how all of humanity not only organizes information but how we make meaning in the world every day. Using the latest advances in neuroscience and the wisdom of the Enneagram, Dr. Rick Hanson and Forrest Hanson join me for a deep conversation about using neuroscience to unveil our inner wholeness. They provide specific practices we can all use to awaken to our true selves. To learn more about Dr. Rick Hanson and Forrest Hanson, visit https://r...
2022-06-091h 13Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonIntimacy, Individuality, and Breaking the Trauma Cycle with Terry RealOn one of our favorite episodes of Being Well, Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson are joined by author and therapist Terry Real to talk about how to overcome the myth of toxic individualism, break trauma cycles, and experience real intimacy in our relationships. They discuss how to balance acceptance and agency, develop a healthy sense of trust and self-esteem, communicate what we want effectively, and experience our power through collaboration rather than dominance. Terry describes how we can move past the delusions of toxic individualism and patriarchy that plague our culture, moving away from ‘me vs. you’ and i...
2022-06-061h 10Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonOvercoming Comparison and Accepting Ordinary with Dr. Ron SiegelWhen was the last time you went through a day without comparing yourself to anyone? For instance, by comparing your life to someone else’s highlight reel on social media, or being critical of your own willpower and abilities? Avoiding these mental traps can be difficult in a culture that emphasizes the importance of being 'special.'Of course, we are all special – and all ordinary. On this episode of Being Well, Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson are joined by psychologist and author Dr. Ronald Siegel to discuss why that might not be such a bad thin...
2022-05-301h 03Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonWorking with Anger: Costs and Benefits, Repression, and the "Empty Boat"Anger is one of the most complex, demanding, and difficult emotions we deal with on a regular basis, in part because it has both many costs and many uses. It burdens our bodies, relationships, and the world around us. And at the same time, there is a vital energy associated with anger that is extremely powerful and, when harnessed effectively, quite useful.On this episode of Being Well, Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson explore the varied ways anger surfaces, how we can relate to it, and how in recognizing what it has to tell us we can...
2022-05-2353 minBeing Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonIncreasing Self-Awareness: The Key to Personal GrowthSelf-awareness is both one of the most important skills for a person to have, and one of the most challenging to develop. In this episode of Being Well, Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson explore what it takes to increase self-awareness over time, the different forms of awareness that come into play, and why maintaining self-awareness can be such a struggle. Rick then emphasizes how we can develop a greater awareness of the positive aspects of ourselves. Watch the Episode: Prefer watching video? You can watch this episode on YouTube.Key Topics:0:00: Introduction...
2022-05-161h 06Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonChanging Old Patterns, Self-Awareness, and Repairing Family Relationships: MailbagDr. Rick and Forrest Hanson open up the mailbag to explore a variety of listener questions. They talk about what causes our brains to become attached to unwanted habits, how to know which of your thoughts are worth listening to, and the pros and cons of saying "kind of." They then consider how to improve sibling relationships, and what to do with the positive emotions we experience during meditation.Have a question for us? Email: contact@beingwellpodcast.com to submit questions or topics you'd like us to explore in future episodes.Watch the Episode...
2022-05-0957 minBeing Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonMaximize Your Motivation: Dopamine, Discipline, and Accepting Our NatureWe all have things we want to accomplish in life, but having goals or knowing we should be doing something is often not nearly enough to get us to actually sustain our efforts in getting where we want to go.Today on Being Well, Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson explore how to optimize our motivation. They discuss the brain's dopamine system, and distinguish motivation from discipline and liking from wanting. They then explore how we can align the brain's underlying biological circuitry with our desires, so we can stay relaxed and engaged while achieving our goals.
2022-05-021h 03Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonRumination: How to Disrupt Obsessive ThoughtsIt’s normal and healthy for us to try to process our experiences emotionally, but sometimes during that process we find ourselves getting stuck on the same painful memory, anxiety, or disturbing thought. This frustrating experience, known as rumination, is a common psychological challenge that is both discouraging and unhelpful.On this episode of Being Well, Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson spell out what rumination is, where it comes from, and how it functions in the brain. They then explore what practices and strategies we can use to identify rumination when it comes up, and move through an...
2022-04-181h 02Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonUnderstand and Manage Stress: Causes, Biological Basis, and Increasing ResilienceOn this episode, Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson take a deep dive into defining stress, how it functions, how it impacts our lives and bodies, and what we can do to repair from its effects. We discuss how to distinguish stress from effort, the influence of the modern world on how stressed we feel, the various biological mechanisms involved in stress, and the challenges presented by chronic exposure to it. We then consider what we can do to increase resilience, including positively responding to stressors even in the midst of limitations and uncertainty.Watch the Ep...
2022-04-041h 05Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonUse the Enneagram to Rewrite Your Story with Ian CronOne of the most effective ways to change how we show up in the world is to identify and change our underlying personal narrative. On this episode, Forrest Hanson talks with Ian Cron about how we can use the Enneagram personality typing system to aid us in this process.About our Guest: Ian Cron is a therapist, master Enneagram teacher, best-selling author of The Road Back to You and his latest The Story of You, and host of popular Enneagram podcast Typology.Watch the Episode: Prefer watching video? You can watch this episode on YouTube.
2022-03-2855 minBeing Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonHedonic Adaptation: Causes, Critiques, and How to Stay HappyWe’ve talked on this show about lots of ways we can be happier over time, but one of the hardest things to do is to STAY happy as the events of life wash over us. On today’s episode of Being Well, Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson explore "hedonic adaptation" - our tendency to return to a stable baseline of happiness - and discuss how we can get off the "hedonic treadmill." Watch the Episode: Prefer watching video? You can watch this episode on YouTube.Key Topics:0:00: Introduction2:25: What is hedoni...
2022-03-2159 minBeing Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonThe Science of "Self" with Dr. Jud BrewerOne of the underlying threads that runs through many of our conversations on Being Well is our relationship with our “self”. On this episode, Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson talk with neuroscientist, mindfulness researcher, and bestselling author Dr. Jud Brewer about where we can find the “self” in the brain, and the benefits of relaxing our attachment to it.About our Guest: Dr. Jud Brewer is the Director of Research and Innovation at the Mindfulness Center and associate professor in Behavioral and Social Sciences at the School of Public Health and Psychiatry at the School of Medicine at Brown...
2022-03-141h 17Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonCoping with Failure, and Dealing with DisappointmentOne of the most important skills we can develop is the ability to deal with disappointment and cope with failures big and small. On this episode of Being Well, Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson discuss what it looks like to experience failure not as falling short, but as an opportunity for growth. They explore cultural narratives around "failure," individual variation in sensitivity, and how to manage the pain of failure, adapt expectations, and develop systems of feedback to allow for a greater sense of ease and purpose.Watch the Episode: Prefer watching video? You can watch this e...
2022-02-2855 minBeing Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonStanding Up for What You Believe In with Todd KashdanThere’s a tension we’ve all felt at some point between the benefits of conformity and the desire to be true to ourselves and stand up for what we think is right. On today’s episode of Being Well, Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson are joined by Dr. Todd Kashdan to explore how we can combine prosocial values with principled insubordination, so we can speak up for others (and ourselves) and maximize our chances of creating meaningful change even in the face of social pressure.About Our Guest: Dr. Todd Kashdan is Professor of Psychology at Geo...
2022-02-211h 06
Relationship Coaching School PodcastCultivating Healthy Parent/Child Relationships in Adulthood - Rick Hanson, Ph.D. & Forrest Hanson - 382If you’re a parent, it can be difficult to navigate the parent/child relationship and build something strong that lasts well into adulthood. Who better to share their insights than a parent-and-adult-child combo? For this week’s podcast episode, I am joined by Dr. Rick Hanson and his son, Forrest Hanson, for an intimate discussion on cultivating that healthy parent/child relationship that lasts. Check out the episode for a great learning experience. Useful Links: www.rickhanson.net forresthanson.com https://www.rickhanson.net/being-well-podcast/ https://relationshipschool.com/mrc/ http...
2022-02-171h 03Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonThe Secret to Solving Most Psychological Problems: IntegrationWe explore a lot of big ideas on this show, and alongside them a lot of specific tactics and frameworks that can support people in growing and changing for the better. This includes everything from how to get the most out of therapy, to how to deal with traumatic experiences, to how to manage a variety of psychological conditions and individual tendencies. There’s a question that underlies all of these domains: how does personal healing actually work?On today’s episode of Being Well, Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson discuss the fundamental strategies that allow us to b...
2022-02-1457 minBeing Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonFamily Challenges, Financial Risks, and Connecting With a Wounded Inner Child: MailbagWe’re incredibly lucky to have such an engaged and interested group of people listening to the podcast, and because of that we regularly receive a lot of interesting questions via email and social media (links below). On today’s episode, Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson dive into a few of these questions, discussing topics such as: how to manage family relationships, principles for approaching life’s changes, and what kind of therapy Rick actually practices.Watch the Episode: Prefer watching video? You can watch this episode on YouTube.Key Topics:0:00: Introduction2:00...
2022-02-071h 01Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonEmbracing Uncertainty with Kaira Jewel LingoKaira Jewel Lingo, a former Buddhist nun at the Plum Village community under the guidance of Thich Naht Han, joins Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson to explore how we can cultivate trust and equanimity in the face of uncertainty. They discuss the somatic experience of opening to the unknown, taking action as an antidote to anxiety, and how to have equanimity both when things work out...and when they don’t.About our Guest: Kaira Jewel Lingo is a Buddhist teacher who weaves mindfulness and meditation practice with social justice. At the age of 25, she became a Bu...
2022-01-3157 minBeing Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonCreating an Abundance MindsetSo many forces in our brains, bodies, and culture move us toward the experience of scarcity – that something is missing, that we don’t have enough, and that we never will have enough. The feeling of scarcity both feels bad in itself, and is also the creator and amplifier of so many other challenges we face. On this episode of Being Well, Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson talk about what a scarcity and an abundance mindset is, what some sources of scarcity are, and how we can move to an authentic experience of abundance.Watch the E...
2022-01-241h 08Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonHow to Find Your Passion and PurposeMost people abandon their New Year's Resolutions by mid-January. This often occurs because people make resolutions based on what they feel like they should want, rather than what they actually do want. In other words, their goals and resolutions aren’t in alignment with their purpose.On this episode of Being Well, Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson discuss how we can identify and pursue our purpose, and why it’s so valuable to have one in the first place. They explore questions and strategies that can help us develop clarity on what we find meaningful, what our core...
2022-01-171h 04Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonFinding Joy in the Face of ChallengesDr. Rick and Forrest Hanson are joined by James Baraz, a meditation teacher for over 40 years and cofounder of Spirit Rock Meditation Center, to explore how we can find still find joy during difficult times. We discuss how to balance a sense of equanimity with compassion for the suffering of the world, and how cultivating joy at an individual level can support healing at the collective level.About our Guest: James is the coauthor of Awakening Joy: 10 Steps to True Happiness, and leads the popular online course of the same name. He is also the guiding teacher...
2022-01-1056 minBeing Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonHow to Use Mindfulness to Beat Depression with Dr. Zindel SegalOn today’s episode of Being Well, Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson talk with Dr. Zindel Segal about Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), an eight-week group therapy program designed to help those who suffer from chronic unhappiness and prevent relapse after episodes of severe clinical depression.About our Guest: Dr. Segal is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto at Scarborough, and one of the creators of MBCT. He specializes in mood disorders, particularly depression, and has had an enormous influence on the clinical adoption of mindfulness-based practices and their addition to more traditional forms of co...
2022-01-0355 minBeing Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonHow to Get More From 2022Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson reflect on 2021, and explore how to maximize what we get out of 2022. We discuss how to rest in our aspirations, claim identity-based change, reframe personal narratives, and form the habits that lead to a more grounded, meaningful life.Thank you for listening over the last year, looking forward to much more!Watch the Episode: Prefer watching video? You can watch this episode on YouTube.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 u...
2021-12-271h 08Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonNavigating Estrangement SituationsWe’ve received a substantial number of questions from our listeners regarding familial estrangement: when one family member distances themselves from the others, or chooses not to interact with them at all. It’s a common and extremely challenging situation, and the pain related to it can be particularly intense during the holidays.Today on Being Well, Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson discuss family estrangement, particularly between parents and children, and how the questions we engage in this territory apply more broadly to how we balance our own boundaries with the responsibilities we have toward other people.
2021-12-201h 20Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonDating 101: Green and Red Flags, Your First Fight, Dealing With RejectionDr. Rick and Forrest Hanson expand their conversation focused on finding a long-term partner to include what traits to look for, and how to navigate early sticking points. They discuss life growth curves, how to manage early conflict, healthy approaches for dealing with rejection, and how to support those still navigating a difficult search.Watch the Episode: Prefer watching video? You can watch this episode on YouTube.From Dr. Hanson: The Foundations of Well-Being brings together the lessons of a lifetime of practice into one year-long online program. Our holiday sale is going on now, a...
2021-12-131h 06Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonHow to Find a Long-Term Relationship: Intention, Skills, and MarketingWe’ve spent a lot of time on Being Well discussing how to improve our relationships - how to navigate conflict effectively, communicate more skillfully, and create a romantic relationship that’s truly fulfilling - but we’ve spent very little time talking about how to get into one of those relationships in the first place.Today, Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson talk about how to maximize your chances of finding a fulfilling long-term relationship. They explore how to develop a clear intention of what you want, the key psychological skills that invite a healthy relationship, and how to...
2021-12-061h 06Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonExistential Dread, and Overcoming an Existential CrisisIt’s natural to have moments – even in the course of a generally happy, mostly fulfilling life – where we question our meaning, value, and purpose. This "existential dread" sometimes culminates in an "existential crisis." Today Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson consider how we can confront these basic questions with acceptance and curiosity, and find the meaning and purpose that can help us live good lives.If you're in crisis, are thinking about suicide, or are concerned about a loved one, please call 1-800-273-8255. The Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States.Watch the Ep...
2021-11-2956 minBeing Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonMoving Past Perfectionism and Unhealthy Striving with Dr. Diana HillHow can we aim high, achieve our goals, and get what we want out of life without falling prey to unhealthy striving and excessive perfectionism? Dr. Diana Hill joins Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson to explore the costs of perfectionism, productivity anxiety, psychological flexibility, calming the threat system, and how we can go from striving to thriving. About Our Guest: Dr. Diana Hill specializes in evidence-based and compassion-focused approaches to living well. She has a thriving private practice in Santa Barbara, CA, is the author of the ACT Daily Journal, and is one of the hosts of th...
2021-11-221h 08Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonLife's Essential Psychological Skills, Part 2Today we're continuing our exploration of the key inner strengths and psychological skills we truly feel like we couldn’t live without. In the second of two episodes dedicated to this topic, Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson talk about joy, seeing the mind's deceits, keeping your good humor, the wild spirit, and finding meaning.Watch the Episode: Prefer watching video? You can watch this episode on YouTube.From Dr. Hanson: The Foundations of Well-Being brings together the lessons of a lifetime of practice into one year-long online program. Our holiday sale is going on now, and...
2021-11-0846 minBeing Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson10 Skills We Can't Live Without: Part 1Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson explore which key inner strengths and psychological skills they truly feel like they couldn’t live without. In the first of two episodes dedicated to this topic, they talk about benevolence, patience, curiosity, self-regulation, and grit. Watch the Episode: Prefer watching video? You can watch this episode on YouTube.From Dr. Hanson: The Foundations of Well-Being brings together the lessons of a lifetime of practice into one year-long online program. Our holiday sale is going on now, and podcast listeners can use the code BEINGWELL25 for another 25% off! Please don't hesit...
2021-11-0147 minBeing Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonHealing Your Attachment Wounds with Dr. Diane Poole HellerDr. Rick and Forrest Hanson focus on two of our most important subjects, attachment wounds and traumatic experiences, with a longtime therapist, trainer of therapists, and world-class expert on attachment theory: Dr. Diane Poole Heller. About our Guest: Dr. Heller focuses on using somatic, or body-based, approaches to help people resolve the painful experiences and negative patterns that hold us back. Her work on adult attachment has created a path for adults with childhood attachment injuries to develop the secure attachment skills that lead to more connected and fulfilling adult relationships.Key Topics:2:30: W...
2021-10-251h 01Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonBuilding a Better Relationship with YourselfThe most important relationship we have is with ourselves. You’re the only person you’ll be around every minute of every day for the rest of your life. And, unfortunately, that relationship is often our most difficult one. Today Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson explore how we can become better friends to ourselves, and learn to like ourselves more.Watch the Episode: Prefer watching video? You can watch this episode on YouTube.Key Topics:0:00: Introduction2:20: What does it mean to “like ourselves?”5:20: Why don’t people like themselves?11:50...
2021-10-1851 minBeing Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonHow to Create a Relationship That LastsHow can we create relationships that last? On this episode of Being Well, Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson lean on Rick's 35+ years of couples counseling experience to explore how we can build relationships that are loving, healthy, enjoyable, and reliable. This includes learning the structure of most relationship problems, how to make vulnerable communications, and how to stay open to change.Watch the Episode: Prefer watching video? You can watch this episode on YouTube.Key Topics:0:00: Introduction2:15: What issues brought couples into therapy most often?4:50: The structure of most r...
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The One You FeedDr. Rick & Forrest Hanson on Learning to Be Well
Dr. Rick Hanson and Forrest Hanson are hosts of the popular podcast, Being Well. Rick is a psychologist who writes and teaches about the essential inner skills of personal well-being, psychological growth, and contemplative practice, and together they address many of these issues on their podcast.In this episode, Eric and Ginny discuss how to be well and experience psychological growth with Rick and Forrest.But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our...
2021-10-0656 minThe One You FeedDr. Rick & Forrest Hanson on Learning to Be Well
Dr. Rick Hanson and Forrest Hanson are hosts of the popular podcast, Being Well. Rick is a psychologist who writes and teaches about the essential inner skills of personal well-being, psychological growth, and contemplative practice, and together they address many of these issues on their podcast.In this episode, Eric and Ginny discuss how to be well and experience psychological growth with Rick and Forrest.But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our...
2021-10-0656 minBeing Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonDebunking Self-Help's BIGGEST Myths: No Pain No Gain, Hedonic Adaptation, and MeditationIn the second of two episodes, Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson explore common self-help myths and misconceptions, including ones related to hedonic adaptation, "no pain no gain," and meditation.Watch the Episode: Prefer watching video? You can watch this episode on YouTube.Key Topics:0:00: Introduction2:30: Misconception #1: People can’t really change in lasting ways/Hedonic adaptation stops people from becoming happier.17:00: Misconception #2: No pain, no gain. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. 27:50: Misconception #3: You can only meditate by sitting quietly on a cushion. 41:15: Misconc...
2021-09-271h 05Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonSelf-Help's BIGGEST Misconceptions: Therapy, Trauma, and ResilienceAs mental health and the psychological sciences have gone increasingly mainstream, so too have some common misconceptions and misunderstandings. In the first of two episodes, Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson explore some of the biggest misconceptions related to therapy, trauma, and what it means to be "resilient."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: Introduction...
2021-09-2054 minBeing Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonAvoidance: How to Stop Procrastination and WorryDr. 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: Co...
2021-09-0653 minBeing Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonDeconstructing Yourself with Michael TaftWhat goes into making "a self," and how can we bring together the many aspects of who we are? Today Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson talk with meditation teacher, bestselling author, and podcaster (and their good friend) Michael Taft about moving from the spiritual to the secular and back again, ego dissolution, and how we can deconstruct ourselves.About Our Guest: Michael is a meditation teacher, bestselling author and neuroscience junkie. He’s been practicing meditation for over 35 years, and is the author of several books, including The Mindful Geek.Watch the Episode: Prefer watching vid...
2021-08-3052 minBeing Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonOvercome Your Limiting BeliefsWe all have limiting beliefs: patterns of think about ourselves and the world that tend to hold us back. On this episode Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson explore how we can push back on these problematic beliefs and build more supportive ones.Change Your Mind Workshop: Learn how to step out of old assumptions and attitudes, free yourself from limiting beliefs, and cultivate more useful, hopeful thoughts about yourself and others during this new workshop from Dr. Rick Hanson. Attend this online event live on August 28-29, or watch the recordings after. Enter code BEINGWELL25 at checkout...
2021-08-2355 minBeing Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonBreak Your Old PatternsWe all have times in life where it feels like we’re stagnating. We’re unfulfilled, bored, or trapped in cycles of behavior that don’t serve us. We’re stuck in a rut. Today Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson explore how we can break old patterns, and get un-stuck.Change Your Mind Workshop: Learn how to step out of old assumptions and attitudes, free yourself from limiting beliefs, and cultivate more useful, hopeful thoughts about yourself and others during this new workshop from Dr. Rick Hanson. Attend this online event live on August 28-29, or watch the reco...
2021-08-1655 minBeing Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonFinding and Maintaining FulfillmentWe're all searching for fulfillment in one way or another. Today Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson discuss how we can find and maintain it, and if it's truly possible to be fulfilled all the time. We're exploring how we can relate to our low moments amidst a "good vibes only" culture, what gets in the way of fulfillment, and the importance of respecting individual differences in nature. Here's the video about fulfillment on Forrest's channel that we refer to during the episode.Support the Podcast: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the p...
2021-08-0954 minBeing Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonHow to Change for Good with Dr. Katy MilkmanThough there’s no lack of advice out there, changing in lasting ways is hard. Today Forrest and Dr. Rick Hanson are joined by Dr. Katy Milkman, an expert on the science of change, to explore how we can build better habits, sustain motivation, and change for good. About Our Guest: Dr. Katy Milkman is a Professor at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Her research explores ways that insights from economics and psychology can be harnessed to change consequential behaviors for good. Katy is the author of the bestselling new book How to Change: The...
2021-08-021h 02Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonBecome Less ResentfulWhen we’re hurt in our relationships, it’s normal to experience resentment. We don’t talk about resentment very much, we’re more likely to talk about anger, fear, or sadness. But resentment is a combination of all of those difficult feelings that causes as much harm to our relationships – and to our own well-being – as any other emotion. In this episode, Forrest and Dr. Rick Hanson explore resentment: where it comes from, what it does, and what we can do about it.Watch the Episode: Prefer watching video? You can watch this episode on YouTube.Key Topic...
2021-07-261h 03Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonBeing with Grief with Dr. Joanne CacciatoreIn this conversation from the Life After COVID Summit, Dr. Joanne Cacciatore joins Forrest to help us put the past in perspective, and relate in healthier and more whole ways to the many things we've lost over the past year. Last weekend Dr. Rick Hanson and Forrest Hanson were joined by 11 world-class experts for a FREE three-day online event to explore how we can recover from old wounds, build key strengths, and create a better future together. Over 10,000 people joined us for the Summit, and we received incredible feedback.If you missed it, all of t...
2021-05-241h 08Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonDealing with Life's DisruptionsToday we’re focusing on a topic that’s been particularly important over the last year: how we can deal more effectively with life's major disruptions. This includes recovering from setbacks, finding the opportunities, and even getting the most out of disruptions that are positive. Life After COVID Summit: Join Dr. Rick Hanson, Forrest Hanson, and a roster of world-class experts during this FREE three-day online event to explore our life after COVID. Click here to learn more about the Summit and register now.Key Topics:0:55: “One mistake after another.”1:55: Life After COV...
2021-05-171h 03Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonMeeting Your Internal Family with Susan McConnellWe usually experience ourselves as being one "self," but we all have different characters, different "parts," running around inside our heads. And our relationship with some parts is better than others. Today's guest, Susan McConnell, joins Forrest to explore Somatic Internal Family Systems, a powerful form of therapy that helps us bring those parts together as a unified self.About Our Guest: Susan is a senior trainer for the IFS Institute, and has taught Internal Family Systems both in the United States and around the world since 1997. She developed the Somatic IFS approach, which is a synthesis...
2021-05-1057 minBeing Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonThe Heart of Zen with Henry ShukmanHenry Shukman, the guiding teacher of Mountain Cloud Zen Center, joins Rick and Forrest to explore self-transcendent experiences, relaxing self-identification, and the warm heart at the core of Zen practice.About our Guest: Henry Shukman is a writer, poet, and Zen Master of the Sanbo Zen lineage. He’s published nine books to date which have won numerous awards, and writes regularly for Tricycle, The New York Times and other publications. His most recent book is One Blade of Grass: Finding the Old Road of the Heart, a Zen Memoir. Life After COVID Summit: Join Dr. Ric...
2021-05-0356 minBeing Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonThe New Normal with Dr. Jennifer AshtonDr. Jennifer Ashton joins Rick and Forrest to discuss everything you need to know about the current state of the pandemic. This includes what vaccinated people should feel comfortable doing, the J&J vaccine pause, how to think about risk, and how we can support our mental health during the New Normal. About Our Guest: Dr. Ashton is the Chief Medical Correspondent for ABC News, and has appeared on the ABC Network up to 14 hours a day in order to bring viewers important medical information. She is in regular contact with public health officials, including the Surgeon Ge...
2021-04-2654 minBeing Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonWhy We Meditate: Purposes, Methods, and Common MisconceptionsWhat's the "point" of meditation, and how can we build a practice that works for us? In this episode Rick and Forrest clear up some common misconceptions about meditation, explore major forms of meditation, and share how you can get more out of your practice.Life After COVID Summit: Join Dr. Rick Hanson, Forrest Hanson, and a roster of world-class experts during this FREE three-day online event to explore our life after COVID. Click here to learn more about the Summit and register now.Key Topics:1:15: Forrest’s history with meditation, and some of...
2021-04-1955 minBeing Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonWorking With Your AnxietyOver the last year we’ve all been through a lot. In addition to the many major costs, there have been smaller, subtler costs as well, including a pervasive feeling of anxiety. In this episode, Rick and Forrest walk through a normal experience of anxiety and offer some suggestions for how to overcome it. Life After COVID Summit: Join Dr. Rick Hanson, Forrest Hanson, and a roster of world-class experts during this FREE three-day online event to explore our life after COVID. Click here to learn more about the Summit and register now.Key Topics:
2021-04-1247 minBeing Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonRelaxing the Self with Stephen SnyderHow can we bring useful qualities of contemplative practice into our normal, everyday lives as people living in the real world? Senior meditation teacher and author Stephen Snyder joins us to explore that overarching question, alongside a variety of topics related to “not-self,” the true nature of the self, and self-transcendence.About our Guest: Stephen is a senior meditation teach who has been practicing meditation since 1976. He’s the author of three books, including Buddha’s Heart. Stephen is also a lawyer by trade, and has practiced law on behalf of a number of Zen masters and Buddhist...
2021-04-051h 07Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonBuilding Healthy Boundaries with Nedra TawwabOne of the hardest, and most important, parts of creating great relationships is setting healthy boundaries with other people. Boundaries expert Nedra Glover Tawwab joins the show to explore how we can trust our instincts, work through codependency, and build better boundaries. About Our Guest: Nedra has been a therapist for 13 years, and focuses on helping people build better relationships by teaching them how to implement healthy boundaries. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, Psychology Today, Self, and Vice, and she’s the author of Set Boundaries, Find Peace, on sale now.
2021-03-291h 04Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonAcceptance and Commitment Therapy with Dr. Steven C. HayesThe creator of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dr. Steven C. Hayes, joins the show to help us explore how to use techniques from this powerful approach to therapy to address major challenges and improve our wellbeing.About our Guest: Dr. Steven C. Hayes is Nevada Foundation Professor in the Behavior Analysis program at the Department of Psychology of the University of Nevada. He's the creator of ACT, and the author of 44 books and over 600 scientific articles. His most recent book is A Liberated Mind: How To Pivot Toward What Matters, an essential guide to ACT. Li...
2021-03-221h 02Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonBecoming Wise with Dr. Roger WalshHow can we bring together psychological science and contemplative practice, and what can we all learn from the world’s great wisdom traditions? Dr. Roger Walsh, a professor of psychiatry, philosophy, and anthropology, and expert on the world's great wisdom traditions, joins the show to help us explore this central question.About Our Guest: Roger is professor of psychiatry, philosophy, and anthropology, as well as professor in the religious studies program at UC Irvine. His scholarship has had a huge impact on the fields he’s participated in, and he’s the author of a number of wonderfu...
2021-03-151h 02Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonUnderstanding The Replication CrisisEver heard of the marshmallow experiment? The 10,000 hour rule? How about the Dunning-Kruger effect, the Stanford prison experiment, or willpower fatigue? These are some of the most well-known pieces of research from the social sciences. And they all share one problem: they're wrong. Or, at least, they're really misunderstood.On this episode of "10 Good Minutes," Forrest explores social science's Replicability Crisis, and asks whether you can actually trust the research that goes into Being Well.If you'd like to watch this episode rather than listen to it, Forrest has a new YouTube channel! Subscribe to...
2021-03-1320 minBeing Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonHow to Meet Your Needs for Connection: AttunementDuring this time of increased isolation our needs for connection are harder to meet than ever. Today Rick and Forrest are exploring how we can use the psychological technique of "attunement" to connect better with others, and meet our own need for connection.Life After COVID Summit: Join Dr. Rick Hanson, Forrest Hanson, and a roster of world-class experts during this FREE three-day online event to explore our life after COVID. Click here to learn more about the Summit and register now.Key Topics:2:15: Moments that satisfy our need for connection. 5:45: T...
2021-03-081h 10Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonAccepting and Identifying Our NeedsEveryone has needs, there’s no avoiding them. In order to "be well" we need to meet those needs. But being "needy" is often viewed as a weakness, and accepting that we have needs can be painful.On today's episode, Rick and Forrest explore how we can accept our needs, identify the needs that are most important to us, and build the resources to meet our needs and the needs of other people. Life After COVID Summit: Join Dr. Rick Hanson, Forrest Hanson, and a roster of world-class experts during this FREE three-day online event to...
2021-03-011h 09Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonBuilding The Perfect Relationship with Dr. Stan TatkinRelationships are hard, and making them last is even harder. Today we’re exploring how we can be happier and healthier in all of our relationships with a wonderful clinician, teacher, and researcher: Dr. Stan Tatkin.About our Guest: Dr. Stan Tatkin is an expert on human behavior, and particularly the unique dynamics found in couples relationships. He’s the creator of PACT: the Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy, and the author of six bestselling books, including Wired for Love and We Do.Life After COVID Summit: Join Dr. Rick Hanson, Forrest Hanson, and a roster...
2021-02-221h 05Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonPersonalize Your Nutrition with Dr. Tim SpectorWe generally focus on topics related to mental health, but there's nothing like a pandemic to throw the importance of our physical health into sharp relief! Today Forrest is joined by Dr. Tim Spector to explore the importance of personalizing your nutrition, how our diet can help fight COVID, and why most everything we've been told about food is wrong. About Our Guest: Dr. Tim Spector is professor of genetic epidemiology and Director of the TwinsUK Registry at Kings College, London. He’s also one of the leaders of the COVID Symptom Study, and one of the found...
2021-02-1557 minBeing Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonHow to Change Who We AreThere are times in our lives when we recognize that something’s got to change. Today Dr. Hanson and Forrest explore a big question: What goes into making who we are, and how can we give ourselves the freedom to grow and change over time? Life After COVID Summit: Join Dr. Rick Hanson, Forrest Hanson, and a roster of world-class experts during this FREE three-day online event to explore our life after COVID. Click here to learn more about the Summit and register now.Key Topics:2:00: What does “self-concept” mean?6:00: Where does se...
2021-02-081h 20Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonHow to Cope During a Pandemic with Dr. Bruce PerryOn this timely episode, Dr. Bruce Perry joins the podcast to explore how we can limit the long-term impact of stressful events, and heal from past traumatic experiences. About Our Guest: Dr. Bruce Perry is one of the world’s leading experts on childhood trauma, and his clinical research and practice focuses on examining the long-term effects of trauma in children, adolescents, and adults. He is the Senior Fellow of The ChildTrauma Academy, and the author, with Maia Szalavitz, of The Boy Who Was Raised As A Dog.Life After COVID Summit: Join Dr. Rick Hans...
2021-01-1852 minBeing Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick HansonWhy Does Therapy Work?Why does talking to a therapist have such a huge impact on people's lives? On the first edition of "10 Good Minutes," Forrest Hanson dives into the research behind the key factor in any therapeutic relationship. If you enjoy this episode, you'll love our Patreon account!Studies:Psychotherapy is as effective for the treatment of depression as medication.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is particularly effective when it comes to treating depression and anxiety disorders.Only a few of the studies demonstrating therapy’s effectiveness provide evidence without bias, and there’s a lot...
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