Being Well Podcast

There’s a lot of information out there about mental health.
Much of it isn’t very good. We’re trying to fix that.

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The Being Well Podcast explores the challenging parts of being human.

Based on Dr. Rick Hanson‘s 45+ years of helping people, and alongside an amazing group of expert guests, Rick and Forrest Hanson have helped hundreds of thousands of people learn the best lessons from clinical psychology, contemplative practice, and many lifetimes of experience.

Being Well has been downloaded over 15 million times, and is one of the top mental health podcasts in the world. Listen on iTunes, or through your favorite podcasting app.

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Recent Episodes

Being Well Podcast: Mailbag: Power in Relationships, Self-Worth, Motivation, and Personal Responsibility

May 8, 2023

Forrest and Dr. Rick explore age gaps and power in relationships, relating to people as ongoing processes, and avoiding having your personal growth practice turn you into a doormat.

Being Well Podcast: How to Create Massive Change with Dr. Benjamin Hardy

May 1, 2023

Dr. Benjamin Hardy helps us explore how we can create massive change by applying “10x thinking,” a mindset that embraces a radically different version of ourselves and our lives.

Being Well Podcast: Learning from Nature with Mark Coleman

Apr 24, 2023

Mark shares his insights and experiences from years of leading wilderness retreats, and explains how reconnecting with the natural world can deepen mindfulness and enhance our well-being.

Being Well Podcast: Releasing Obsessive Thoughts: Rumination, OCD, and Dealing with Fear

Apr 17, 2023

We explore why we tend to get trapped in certain thoughts, the negative effects of rumination, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Being Well Podcast: Cognitive Bypassing: How to Get Out of Your Head

Apr 10, 2023

Cognitive bypassing occurs when we overthink to avoid feeling uncomfortable emotions like sadness, fear, or anger. In this episode, Forrest and Dr. Rick share their personal experiences with cognitive bypassing, and explore how we can step out of our heads, get in touch with our emotions, and live a more fulfilling life.

Being Well Podcast: ADHD 2.0 with Dr. John Ratey

Apr 3, 2023

Forrest Hansont, Rick Hanson, and Dr. John Ratey debunk common misconceptions about ADHD, explore how ADHD works in the brain, and discuss the surprising strengths and vulnerabilities of ADHD.