THE SCIENCE OF GROWING
Inner Strengths for Challenging Times
We all have challenges.
The good news is that we can use the power of positive neuroplasticity to change our brain and grow inner strengths so we can be happier, more confident, and more calm — no matter what life throws our way.
Meet Dr. Rick Hanson
Rick Hanson, PhD, is a psychologist, Senior Fellow of UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, and New York Times best-selling author. His books are available in 33 languages – with over a million copies in English alone. He has lectured at NASA, Google, Oxford, and Harvard, taught in meditation centers worldwide, and been featured on the BBC, CBS, NPR, and other major media.
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Free Wednesday Meditations
Develop greater resilience, compassion, and mindfulness by joining the free online weekly meditation, talk, and discussion with Dr. Rick Hanson. These sessions draw on modern psychology, brain science, and the teachings of the Buddha.
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Books
The Being Well Podcast
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Being Well Podcast: Learning to Trust Yourself: How to Stop Self-Abandonment
In this special episode of the Being Well Podcast, Dr. Rick and Forrest explore becoming more self-reliant and learning to trust yourself.
Being Well Podcast: Everything I Wish I’d Known: A Guide to Personal Growth
In this episode, Forrest focuses on the key lessons from 400 episodes of Being Well, giving you a tailored guide to personal growth.
Being Well Podcast: Letting Go: Rumination, Breakups, and How to Stop Feeling Attached
In this episode of the Being Well Podcast, Forrest and Dr. Rick focus on one of life’s most challenging but essential skills – letting go.
Online Courses
Rick Hanson’s Blog
Meditations and Practices for more joy, more fulfilling relationships, and more peace of mind.
Meditation + Talk: Interbeing and the Beloved Community
Explore the deep connection between Black History, mindfulness, and Buddhism with Dr. Anne Roise, and discover how spirituality and activism intertwine for change.
Pay Attention
Controlling your attention – being able to place it where you want it and keep it there, being able to pull it away from what’s bothersome or pointless.
Meditation + Talk: What Should You Do About Your . . . Shoulds?
The weight of constant “shoulds” can be exhausting and include a lot of self-criticism, regret, and frustration. Learn a different way to motivate yourself that is sustainable and freeing.