by Rick Hanson | Aug 14, 2023 | Being Well Podcast, Blog, Self-compassion, Who am I?
Dr. Rick and Forrest explore emotional intelligence, including what’s “in” it, balancing emotional closeness and distance, and how we can become more self-aware, self-regulated, and empathic.
by Rick Hanson | Mar 7, 2022 | Being Well Podcast, Grief and Loss
Today we focus on what you can do, in your mind and in your life, to support yourself during difficult times and relate to the challenging emotions – fear, grief, anxiety, anger, helplessness, and so on – that naturally arise during these times.
by Rick Hanson | Feb 28, 2022 | Addiction and Abuse, Being Well Podcast
On this episode of Being Well, Forrest and I discuss what it looks like to experience failure not as falling short, but as an opportunity for growth.
by Rick Hanson | Feb 21, 2022 | Being Well Podcast, Systemic Racism and Social Justice
On today’s episode of Being Well, Forrest and I are joined by Dr. Todd Kashdan to discuss how to combine skillful positivity with principled insubordination, so we can speak up for what’s right even when it’s not popular.
by Rick Hanson | Aug 23, 2021 | Achieving Your Goals, Addiction and Abuse, Being Well Podcast, Therapy and Counseling
We all have limiting beliefs: patterns of thought about ourselves and the world that tend to hold us back. In this episode Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson explore how we can push back on these problematic beliefs and build more supportive ones.
by Rick Hanson | Aug 16, 2021 | Achieving Your Goals, Addiction and Abuse, Being Well Podcast, Negativity Bias, Therapy and Counseling
We all have times in life where it feels like we’re stagnating. We’re unfulfilled, bored, or trapped in cycles of behavior that don’t serve us. We’re stuck in a rut. On today’s episode of @beingwellpodcast, Forrest Hanson and I explore how we can break old cycles, and get un-stuck.
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 | Jul 22, 2019 | Anxiety and Fear, Being Well Podcast, Guest Experts
With our guest Professor Gaylon Ferguson, we explore why bravery is our natural stance, how we can overcome different kinds of fear, and the importance of “welcoming.”