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Meditation + Talk: 4 Ways We Can Respond After the Election

by Rick Hanson | Nov 7, 2024 | Blog, Buddhist Teachings, Love, Peace, Compassion, Meditations and Talks, Mindfulness Practice, Overcoming Difficulties, Personal Growth, Social Issues

Feeling unsettled? Remember: be kind to yourself, protect your peace, stay informed, and focus on what you can control. Find comfort in connection & small joys.

Take Heart

by Rick Hanson | Nov 5, 2024 | Blog, Just One Thing, The Wider World

What do you do when the bottom falls out? Take heart. By “taking heart,” I mean several related things: Sensing your heart and chest, finding encouragement in what is good both around you and inside you, resting in your own warmth, compassion, and

Being Well Podcast: Relationship Mailbag: Finding Yourself, Boundaries, and Attachment

by Rick Hanson | Nov 4, 2024 | Achieving Your Goals, Anxiety and Fear, Being Well Podcast, Blog, Effective Communication, Relationships, Stress

Dr. Rick and Forrest answer listener questions focused on navigating relationship challenges, including distinguishing between healthy/unhealthy desires and finding yourself after a breakup.

Meditation + Talk: What to Do If You’re Feeling Disgusted

by Rick Hanson | Nov 3, 2024 | Blog, Buddhist Teachings, Love, Peace, Compassion, Meditations and Talks, Mindfulness Practice, Overcoming Difficulties, Personal Growth, Social Issues

Explore how to handle feelings of disgust mindfully, keeping a moral view without disconnecting. Discover practical steps to foster compassion and clarity amidst challenges.

Don’t Be Intimidated

by Rick Hanson | Oct 29, 2024 | Blog, Interpersonal Skills, Just One Thing

Humans are vulnerable to being alarmed, manipulated, and even intimidated by threats, both real ones and “paper tigers.” Understanding how your brain became so vigilant and wary, and so easily hijacked by alarm, is the first step toward gaining more control over that ancient circuitry and is less rattled or distracted by exaggerated, manageable, or false alarms.

Being Well Podcast: Healing Your Inner Child

by Rick Hanson | Oct 28, 2024 | Achieving Your Goals, Being Well Podcast, Blog, Effective Communication, Therapy and Counseling, Who am I?

Dr. Hanson and Forrest explore what the inner child really is, how it manifests in our lives, and practical ways to work with this important part of ourselves, including healing your inner child.

Meditation + Talk: 5 Ways to Stop Spinning Your Wheels and Get What You Really Want

by Rick Hanson | Oct 28, 2024 | Blog, Buddhist Teachings, Love, Peace, Compassion, Meditations and Talks, Mindfulness Practice, Overcoming Difficulties, Personal Growth, Social Issues

Discover how to break free from exhausting cycles, realign your energy with what matters, and unlock your unique strengths to find renewed purpose and vitality.