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Free Weekly Talks and Meditations with Dr. Rick Hanson
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Led by Dr. Rick Hanson, PhD — psychologist, Senior Fellow at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, and New York Times–bestselling author of Buddha’s Brain, Hardwiring Happiness, and Resilient. His books have sold over a million copies in English and been translated into 33 languages, and he’s taught at NASA, Google, Oxford, and Harvard.
Recent Wednesday Meditations and Talks
Meditation + Talk: Radical Equanimity and Wise Speech
Discover radical equanimity: practical tools to stay calm, centered, and connected—even when life’s chaos and challenges push your buttons.
Meditation + Talk: The Good That Is Still True
Feeling overwhelmed or downhearted by life? Explore simple, practical ways to face challenges, find the good, and build resilience with wisdom and compassion.
Meditation + Talk: BLACK EARTH WISDOM: Afro-Indigenous Ecological Thought and Practice
Leah Penniman weaves ancestral wisdom, mindfulness, and stories to explore humanity’s bond with the Earth, inspiring healing, gratitude, and ecological care.
Meditation + Talk: 4 Ways We Can Respond After the Election
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.
Meditation + Talk: What to Do If You’re Feeling Disgusted
Explore how to handle feelings of disgust mindfully, keeping a moral view without disconnecting. Discover practical steps to foster compassion and clarity amidst challenges.
Meditation + Talk: 5 Ways to Stop Spinning Your Wheels and Get What You Really Want
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.