by Rick Hanson | Sep 4, 2023 | Being Well Podcast, Blog, Guest Experts
Forrest and Rick sit down with Dr. Susan David, the creator of the concept of Emotional Agility, or what allows us to navigate our complex emotions, make choices aligned with our values, and ultimately lead more authentic and fulfilling lives.
by Rick Hanson | Jul 3, 2023 | Being Well Podcast, Blog, Therapy and Counseling
Forrest and Dr. Rick focus on one of the most common, and most important, questions they get about attachment theory: can we heal our attachment wounds, and become more securely attached?
by Rick Hanson | Jun 12, 2023 | Being Well Podcast, Blog, Effective Communication, Guest Experts
Rick and Forrest are joined by award-winning journalist Michael Krasny for a Being Well episode focused on how to stay curious, navigate times of transition, and relate to the modern media landscape in healthy ways.
by Rick Hanson | May 24, 2023 | Achieving Your Goals, Being Well Podcast, Blog, Guest Experts, Therapy and Counseling
Jason Wachob, the Founder and Co-CEO of mindbodygreen, joins Forrest and Dr. Rick to separate fact from fiction in the self-help world and clarify what really matters.
by Rick Hanson | May 1, 2023 | Achieving Your Goals, Being Well Podcast, Blog, Guest Experts, Therapy and Counseling
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.
by Rick Hanson | Mar 27, 2023 | Being Well Podcast, Blog, Negativity Bias, Therapy and Counseling
Just like how physical flexibility is the amount of stretch in our muscles, the ability they have to bend without breaking, psychological flexibility is the same quality in our minds. It helps us look at situations in new lights, be open to our emotions, let go of old versions of ourselves, and step into new ways of being.
by Rick Hanson | Jan 31, 2022 | Anxiety and Fear, Being Well Podcast, Guest Experts
Kaira Jewel Lingo talks about cultivating trust and equanimity in the face of uncertainty. We discuss opening to the unknown, taking action as an antidote to anxiety, and having equanimity when things work out and when they don’t.
by Rick Hanson | Aug 2, 2021 | Addiction and Abuse, Being Well Podcast, Dealing with Difficult People, Guest Experts, Negativity Bias, Relationships
Though there’s no lack of advice out there, changing in lasting ways is hard. Today Forrest and Dr. Rick Hanson are joined by Dr. Katy Milkman, an expert in the science of change, to explore how we can build better habits, sustain motivation, and change for good.
by Rick Hanson | May 17, 2021 | Being Well Podcast, Trauma and Traumatic Experiences
We explore a topic that’s been particularly important over the last year: how we can deal more effectively with life’s major disruptions. This includes recovering from setbacks, finding the opportunities, and even getting the most out of disruptions that are positive.
by Rick Hanson | Feb 8, 2021 | Achieving Your Goals, Addiction and Abuse, Being Well Podcast, Negativity Bias
There are times in our lives when we recognize that something’s got to change. Today Forrest and I explore a big question: What goes into making who we are, and how can we give ourselves the freedom to grow and change over time?
by Rick Hanson | Dec 28, 2020 | Achieving Your Goals, Being Well Podcast
We all have something we want to do “some day,” but for most of us “some day” just never seems to come around. On today’s episode of the podcast, Forrest and I explore how to make 2021 the year you finally put all the pieces together, and achieve the goals you’ve set for yourself.
by Rick Hanson | Jul 8, 2019 | Being Well Podcast, Guest Experts
It’s easy to “go with the flow” during our often busy lives. When things are going well this is great, but when our lives are less satisfying inertia can be a powerful enemy. To get out of a rut, we need to learn how to “pivot” in order to make the big changes that can point us in the right direction.