by Rick Hanson | Jul 6, 2020 | Achieving Your Goals, Being Well Podcast
We’re halfway through a very strange year, and it’s a good time to take stock, check in with ourselves, and establish some new commitments – even if they’re as simple as being kind to ourselves. When things happen *to* us, as they have in many ways this year, it’s easy to feel helpless. One way we can reclaim our experience of agency is by finding where we *do* still have influence over our outcomes. And that’s what Forrest and I explore in this episode: how to start anew under the circumstances we find ourselves in.
by Rick Hanson | Jun 29, 2020 | Being Well Podcast, Relationships, Trauma and Traumatic Experiences, Who am I?
Is it possible to “do no harm,” and should we even try? In today’s episode, Forrest and I explore what it means to do no harm, and the resources that can allow us to do as little as possible.
by Rick Hanson | Jun 15, 2020 | Being Well Podcast, Guest Experts, Systemic Racism and Social Justice, Trauma and Traumatic Experiences
Today we’re exploring how the traumatic past, including that handed down through the generations, can influence our lives today
by Rick Hanson | Jun 8, 2020 | Anxiety and Fear, Being Well Podcast, Guest Experts, Systemic Racism and Social Justice
Racism and racist structures place an enormous mental health burden on the people they persecute. Dr. Alfiee, a wonderful psychologist, researcher, and expert in the mental health needs of racially diverse adolescents, young adults and families, joins Forrest for this week’s episode of Being Well.
by Rick Hanson | Jun 1, 2020 | Achieving Your Goals, Being Well Podcast, Guest Experts, Mindfulness and Meditation
What can death teach us about living well? A pioneer in the field of end-of-life care, Frank Ostaseski, joins Forrest and me to explore the fear of death, anger, true courage, and acceptance in the face of it all.
by Rick Hanson | May 25, 2020 | Being Well Podcast, Who am I?
What does it mean to “transcend the self?” With Dr. David Yaden we explore self-transcendent or “peak” experiences, which psychologist Abraham Maslow defined as “moments of highest happiness and fulfillment.” We went out into the deep water on this one!
by Rick Hanson | May 18, 2020 | Achieving Your Goals, Being Well Podcast, Depression and Sadness, Guest Experts
On this week’s episode, Dr. Laurie Santos joins Forrest and me to share what science says about how we can maintain our well-being during this difficult time.
by Rick Hanson | May 11, 2020 | Anxiety and Fear, Being Well Podcast
On this episode of Being Well, Dr. Dan Kalb, an expert on anxiety disorders and OCD, joins Forrest and me to help us explore how we can release obsessive fear during this particularly anxiety-provoking time.
by Rick Hanson | Apr 27, 2020 | Being Well Podcast, Mindfulness and Meditation, Who am I?
What are the “heights of human potential,” and why should we aim for them when simply surviving the here-and-now already feels so challenging? That’s one of the many topics we explore on this episode.
by Rick Hanson | Apr 20, 2020 | Being Well Podcast, Mindfulness and Meditation
Throughout history people have sought the heights of human potential – to become as wise, strong, happy, and loving as any person can ever be. Science is now revealing how these remarkable ways of being seem to be based on equally remarkable changes in our own nervous system.
by Rick Hanson | Apr 13, 2020 | Being Well Podcast, Who am I?
We explore both the direct stress and trauma that people in helping roles might naturally be feeling these days, as well as compassion fatigue.
by Rick Hanson | Mar 30, 2020 | Being Well Podcast, Self-compassion
Explore how to balance constructive and harmful self-criticism, move away from our “act,” embrace change, manage feelings of worthlessness, and ultimately be a good friend to ourselves.
by Rick Hanson | Mar 23, 2020 | Being Well Podcast, Mindfulness and Meditation
Caroline Welch joins the podcast to help us explore the role of mindfulness in our everyday lives, and how presence can be a particularly valuable tool for women.
by Rick Hanson | Mar 16, 2020 | Anxiety and Fear, Being Well Podcast
On today’s episode we explore how we can cope with the natural fears that arise during challenging times, the difference between useful and harmful anxiety, and how to grow the inner strengths we need to thrive when things get tough.
by Rick Hanson | Mar 9, 2020 | Being Well Podcast, Guest Experts, Trauma and Traumatic Experiences
Dr. Peter Levine, a legendary expert on the subject of healing trauma, joins Forrest and I to discuss the power trauma holds over the body, how we can truly connect with others, and simple practices for calming fear and unwinding from trauma.
