Paul Gilbert: An Interview on Confidence
"A lot of what happens with loss of confidence, is that we undermine whatever confidence we may have. Humans have an amazing capacity to monitor everything - and that can begin to cause you a lot of trouble - because you're monitoring that there's a problem, rather...
A Courageous Brain: Not Manipulated by Needless Fear
Our ancestors evolved a frightened brain for survival in harsh conditions. Today, unnecessary and unwarranted fear can make it harder to speak from the heart, dream big dreams and stand up to the manipulations of advertisers and demagogues.
A Courageous Brain: Not Manipulated by Needless Fear is a Commonwealth Club National Podcast where Dr. Rick Hanson, Ph.D., explores the practical neuroscience of courage in ourselves, our homes, offices and politics.
Find the Facts
When you find the facts, you’re more able to handle threats and fulfill opportunities, understand others, and make wise choices.
Cultivating Wholesome Motivation
Here is a talk from the San Rafael Meditation group with Rick Hanson. It is titled, “Cultivating Wholesome Motivation”.
Mindfulness of “Selfing”
Here is a talk from the San Rafael Meditation group with Rick Hanson. It is titled "Mindfulness of 'Selfing.'"
Intimacy: Me and We Video Clip
In relationships, it's natural to join with others, but it's also fundamentally important to have a strong sense of your own autonomy. In this clip from my Foundations of Well-Being program I explain how you can create a secure base of "me" inside yourself to be more...
Tara Brach Interview on Self-Caring
Check out a clip from my Foundations of Well-Being interview with Tara Brach where we discuss the foundations of Self-Caring.