In this episode, Forrest and Dr. Rick explore impermanence anxiety: the fears we have related to change. They discuss “macro” and “micro” impermanence, terror management theory, the courage to care, fully embracing life, what tends to help people come to…
We are hungry for love and need others. Let this truth in. Accepting your inherent dependence brings you into harmony with the way life is. The post Accept Dependence first appeared on Dr. Rick Hanson. The post Accept Dependence appeared…
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Rick Hanson offered a meditation and talk about Buddhist Myth #1: “Life Is Suffering.” The post Meditation + Talk: Buddhist Myth #1: “Life Is Suffering” first appeared on Dr. Rick Hanson. The post Meditation +…
Forrest and Rick sit down with Dr. Susan David, the creator of the concept of Emotional Agility. Emotional agility is what allows us to navigate our complex emotions, make choices aligned with our values, and ultimately lead more authentic and…
Look for opportunities to amaze yourself as you will find them all around you. The post Be Amazed first appeared on Dr. Rick Hanson. The post Be Amazed appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Dr. Rick joins Forrest on this episode of…
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Rick Hanson offered a meditation and talk about Buddhist Myth #2: “Just Be Mindful” The post Meditation + Talk: Buddhist Myth #2: “Just Be Mindful” first appeared on Dr. Rick Hanson. The post Meditation +…
Forrest and Dr. Rick explore what workaholism is really, the psychological functions it serves, and how it relates to other addictive behaviors. You’ll learn both how to approach changing behaviors like workaholism in general and specific interventions that can help.…
When things are difficult, we often add a lot of unnecessary frustration, anxiety, and self-criticism by resisting the difficulty of them – often with an underlying attitude of “it shouldn’t be this way.” Find more peace by accepting difficulty instead…
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Rick Hanson offered a meditation and talk about Buddhist Myth #3: “Have No Judgments.” The post Meditation + Talk: Buddhist Myth #3: “Have No Judgments” first appeared on Dr. Rick Hanson. The post Meditation +…
Rick and Forrest open up the mailbag and answer questions from listeners focused on getting the most we can out of therapy, processing old painful experiences, and sabotaging ourselves. The post Being Well Podcast: Childhood Trauma, Self-Sabotage, and Therapy: September…
Being at peace with others’ pain helps us be supportive of their pain. The post Be at Peace with the Pain of Others first appeared on Dr. Rick Hanson. The post Be at Peace with the Pain of Others appeared…
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Rick Hanson offered a meditation and talk about How to Balance Caring for Them and Caring for Yourself. The post Meditation + Talk: How to Balance Caring for Them and Caring for Yourself first appeared…
Dr. Rick and Forrest explore what authenticity is, where it comes from, and whether it’s actually a good thing to be more authentic. The post Being Well Podcast: Authenticity: How to “Be Yourself” first appeared on Dr. Rick Hanson. The…
Anger can alert you to threats, but also harm your health and relationships. In small and passing quantities, anger can be like medicine, but in large and lasting quantities it poisons the mind and relationships. The post Beware of Anger…
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Rick Hanson offered a meditation and talk about How Mindful Awareness of Emotional Pleasure and Pain Can Break the Chain of Suffering. The post Meditation + Talk: How Mindful Awareness of Emotional Pleasure and Pain…
Poet, activist, and author Najwa Zebian joins Forrest for a conversation focused on discovering what truly matters to us. The post Being Well Podcast: Creating a Healthy Relationship (With Yourself) with Najwa Zebian first appeared on Dr. Rick Hanson. The…
When feeling scattered, collect and concentrate your thoughts and feelings. Return to the reliable rewards of feeling already full. Savor pleasure, move, lift your eyes to the horizon, enjoy art, feel the core of your body, and come into the…
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Daniel Ellenberg offered a meditation and talk on Two Fundamental Realities – 1. We Will All Die; 2. We Know Not When. The post Meditation + Talk: Two Fundamental Realities – 1. We Will All…
Forrest and Rick explore what a healthy perspective looks like in practice and how we can change our perspectives over time. The post Being Well Podcast: How to Change Your Perspective first appeared on Dr. Rick Hanson. The post Being…
Do not underestimate the impact of a small deed. We all know that the needs in this world are great. And so are the opportunities to make a big difference to the ones we touch. The post Be Helpful first appeared…