Spirituality: This category covers topics related to the human spirit, consciousness, and the search for meaning in life. Posts in this category might include discussions of different spiritual traditions, meditation techniques, or personal stories about spiritual experiences, astrology and numerology.
Dr. Caroline Leaf joins Rick and Forrest to explore how we can harness the power of neuroplasticity to clean up our mental mess…and teach our children to do the same. They detail Dr. Leaf’s five-step Neurocycle process, walk through a practical example, and explain how we can use mind-management tools to reshape our relationship with…
Acceptance is the foundation of wisdom and inner peace. It is easy to accept life’s beautiful things. It is the hard things in life that are hard to accept. The sweet spot is both by accepting the fact that they are what they are. The post Accept It appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. This…
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Rick Hanson offered a meditation and talk on You Are Whole and Complete, and There Is Nothing to Add. The post Meditation + Talk: You Are Whole and Complete, and There Is Nothing to Add appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Our thoughts, emotions, and experiences can reshape the very…
What do we really mean when we say “emotional intelligence,” and how can we become emotionally intelligent over time? In this episode 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. The post Being Well Podcast: Emotional Intelligence:…
Stressed by all the things you have to do? Seen as brick-like entities, tasks can feel heavy, oppressive, burdensome. If instead we view our tasks as clouds, tasks feel more fluid, like streams or eddies you step into, influencing or contributing as best you can, before they swirl on and become something else. The post…
Part of this comes from our biological nature. To survive, animals – including us – have to be goal-directed, leaning into the future. This focus – can get confused and stressful. The post Relax, You’ve Arrived appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. This Wednesday Night Meditation included a 33-minute meditation, a 47-minute talk, and a…
In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Dr. Rick Hanson offered a meditation and talk on Practicing with Sorrow. The post Meditation + Talk: Practicing with Sorrow appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. In today’s episode of the Being Well Podcast, Forrest and Dr. Rick focus on one of the most common, and most important, questions they…
Forrest and Dr. Rick open up the mailbag and answer questions from listeners. They explore how we can thoughtfully take the input of other people, identify and meet our needs, deal with anxiety and the fear of failure, and approach a conversation about drug use with teenagers. The post Being Well Podcast: Dealing with Criticism,…
Dan Harris, author of 10% Happier, joins Dr. Rick and Forrest for a wide-ranging, open, and personal conversation. They explore dealing with anxiety and fear, sustaining a mindfulness practice, and accepting our nature while leaning into a new version of ourselves. The post Being Well Podcast: Dan Harris: Mindfulness, Fear, and Love Without the Cringe…
There is a deeper place that is undisturbed, your center. As you deepen your sense of connection with this core of your being, you’ll be more resilient, happier, and at ease. The post Rest in Center appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. There is a lot of complicated advice out there (including on this podcast)…
