Being Well Podcast

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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: 10 Most Essential Lessons, Part 1

Oct 26, 2020

What are the most essential lessons we’ve ever learned? Today Forrest and I explore the first half of our 10 most important practices, skills, techniques, and reflections for the long road of life.

Being Well Podcast: How to Have Hard Conversations with Celeste Headlee

Oct 19, 2020

Learn how to navigate hard conversations to feel more connected, with special guest and award-winning journalist Celeste Headlee.

Being Well Podcast: Staying Sane During Hard Times

Oct 12, 2020

Learn how to have more ‘equanimity,’ which is what allows us to maintain our composure, presence of mind, and perhaps even wellbeing under challenging circumstances.

Being Well Podcast: Chris Bailey on Maximizing Productivity with Mindfulness

Oct 5, 2020

Chris Bailey talks about how to be more productive and improve your ability to focus on the things you really care about, without it becoming a source of stress.

Being Well Podcast: Children, Trauma, and Racism with Dr. Allison Briscoe-Smith

Sep 28, 2020

How have children experienced this year’s challenges, and how can we get better at talking with them about race and racism? Dr. Allison Briscoe-Smith joins Forrest to explore trauma, resilience, and effective coping, and particularly the unique challenges experienced by young people and their parents.

Being Well Podcast: Angry and Content

Sep 21, 2020

On today’s episode of @beingwellpodcast, Forrest and I explore how we maintain contentment, calm, or inner peace, while still aiming high, pursuing good goals, and experiencing natural frustration and anger. We also take a look at some provocative questions, like is contentment even a good goal when there’s so much injustice out in the world?