Finding Agency in a Chaotic World
The art of engaged life is to tap into healthy outrage, fieriness, fierce compassion, moral disgust, etc. without getting sucked into the “poisons” (Buddhist reference) of ill will, hatred, contempt, us-against-them tribalism.
Being Well Podcast: Mailbag: Dealing with Hysteria and Violent Media
During this episode, we’re focusing on questions from listeners related to things that can hijack our attention, specifically hysterical and violent forms of media.
Being Well Podcast: Finding the Sweet Spot with Christine Carter
In part two of our conversation with Dr. Christine Carter, we explore the “Sweet Spot,” that place of effortless effectiveness where we can be both productive and relaxed.
Being Well Podcast: Parenting and Intimate Relationships with Christine Carter
In this episode we had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Christine Carter, author of Raising Happiness and The Sweet Spot, about how we can form strong intimate relationships with our children, parents, and partners.
Being Well Podcast: Becoming Bulletproof with Dave Asprey
Through his work Dave provides information, techniques, and keys to taking control of and improving your biochemistry, your body and your mind so they work in unison.
Asking for Empathy
All of us could probably get better at empathy, but men in particular tend to be raised in our society to focus on facts and solutions rather than feelings and relationships. Here is a list of questions a husband can ask his wife in order to be more empathic.
Stress: Understanding the Mind-Body Connection
Stress is a particular kind of body-mind reaction to challenges that is distinct from normal mobilization.
Being Well Podcast: Healing Shame with Compassion
Forrest and I are joined by Dr. Chris Germer, a clinical psychologist and lecturer on psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, to explore how compassion can serve as an antidote to shame.
Being Well Podcast: Understanding Shame
Shame is one of the most common, damaging experiences all of us face in our lives, and learning to deal with and heal shame injuries over time is a key part of becoming as healthy and happy as possible.
3 Steps for Dealing with an Accusation
If you’ve ever been accused of anything, you may know how easy it is to drop into the “red zone” of defensiveness, anger, guilt, and other negative feelings. Instead, try Dr. Rick Hanson’s 3-point plan for dealing with an accusation skillfully so you can move forward.