Author / Psychologist
Rick Hanson, Ph.D. is a psychologist, Senior Fellow at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, and New York Times best-selling author. His seven books have been published in 33 languages, and include Making Great Relationships, Neurodharma, Resilient, Hardwiring Happiness, Just One Thing, Buddha’s Brain, and Mother Nurture – with over a million copies in English alone. He's the founder of the Global Compassion Coalition and the Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom, as well as the co-host of the Being Well Podcast – which has been downloaded over 25 million times. His free newsletters have over 260,000 subscribers and his online programs have scholarships available for those in need. He’s lectured at NASA, Google, Oxford, and Harvard. An expert on positive neuroplasticity, his work has been featured on CBS, NPR, the BBC, and other major media. He began meditating in 1974 and has taught in meditation centers worldwide. He and his wife live in Northern California and have two adult children. He loves the wilderness and taking a break from emails.
Today on Forrest and Dr. Rick 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.
We had a productive year, with some extraordinary guests and equally compelling topics. Though not an easy choice, we pick what we think are the top Being Well podcasts for 2021.
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Dr. Rick Hanson offers a meditation, talk, and discussion on Facing Loss, Illness, and Death: Practical Wisdom from the Buddha.
Today we 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 others.
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Dr. Rick Hanson offers a meditation, talk, and discussion on Letting Go of Fear Around Other People.
Twelve Good Things that I think are really wonderful and worth your attention.
Today, Forrest and Dr. Rick Hanson expand their conversation on relationships to explore what traits to look for in a potential partner and in your dynamic with them. 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.
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, guest teacher Daniel Ellenberg offers a guided meditation and talk on Embracing Vulnerability, which includes a Q&A and discussion.
How do you practice taking in the good and what effects does your practice have on your life?
Maximize your chances of finding a fulfilling long-term relationship by developing clear intentions, building key psychological skills for a healthy relationship, and marketing yourself authentically while dating.
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Dr. Rick Hanson offers a meditation and talk on How to Stay Grounded in “Me” While Opening to “We,” including a Q&A and discussion. Also included is a brief discussion at the beginning of the talk on The Great Un.
It’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.” We 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