Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson
Episodes
Ep. 47: Appreciating Your Generosity
03 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Each of us gives in many small ways every day. Each of these gifts is valuable, and each is an opportunity to feel good. But it's often hard to experi...
Ep. 46: How to Give What's in Your Heart
26 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How would your behavior change if you framed your actions as offerings to others? Dr. Hanson and Forrest bring the strength of Aspiration to a close b...
Ep. 45: Aspiration Without Attachment
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Hanson and Forrest explore how we can "aspire without attachment;" dreaming big dreams and pursuing them with commitment, while also being at peac...
Ep. 44: Honoring Your Childhood Dreams
13 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Hanson and Forrest explore how we can learn from and bring to life our childhood dreams - a key part of Aspiration. If you'd like to start making ...
Ep. 43: Aspiration with Dr. Dan Siegel
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re beginning a new strength, Aspiration, with a conversation between Dr. Hanson and Dr. Dan Siegel. During this episode, Dr. Siegel will ex...
Ep. 42: Repairing Relationships
29 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
At even the best of times, our relationships require a natural process of correction – let’s call it repair – to clear up little misunderstandin...
Ep. 41: How to Assert Yourself Effectively
22 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Relationships go smoothly when everyone wants the same thing. But how common is that? On this episode, Forrest and Dr. Hanson continue the strength of...
Ep. 40: Speaking from the Heart
15 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Think about the weight of what’s been unsaid in your relationships. What have the effects been on you and other people? Today we’ll explore how to...
Ep. 39: People Aren't Dependable. Now What?
08 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We have a natural desire for a reliable world - but life happens, and no person or organization is perfectly dependable. Dr. Hanson and Forrest explor...
Ep. 38: How to Keep Your Eyes On the Prize
02 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s easy to spend more time dwelling on the faults of others than reflecting on the room for improvement in oneself. Dr. Hanson and Forrest explore...
Ep. 37: Become Kinder and More Compassionate
24 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
One would think it would be obvious, but the importance of warming the heart, and developing greater compassion and kindness as personal traits, is of...
Ep. 36: How to Become More Empathic
17 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most important interpersonal skills is empathy, which allows us to tune into and understand other people. Dr. Hanson and Forrest continue t...
Ep. 35: Developing Intimacy and Autonomy
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Hanson and Forrest begin a new strength, Intimacy, with a discussion focused on how to balance two seemingly conflicting goals: maintaining our in...
Ep. 34: Learn to Pursue Your Goals
05 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this unique episode, Forrest interviews Dr. Hanson about his personal story of motivation – including how to transform from someone who lacks a n...
Ep. 33: How to Motivate Yourself
27 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We all have things we know would be good to do, but it’s hard to do them. On this episode, Dr. Rick Hanson and Forrest focus on a key aspect of moti...
Ep. 32: Use Passion Without Stress
20 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Hanson and Forrest continue the strength of Motivation by exploring how we can use healthy passion without falling victim to unhealthy righteousne...
Ep. 31: Motivation Without Attachment
13 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Dr. Rick Hanson and Forrest begin the strength of Motivation with an episode that explores how we can pursue our goals with passion a...
Ep. 30: 7 Ways Past Anger
06 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Rick Hanson and Forrest conclude the strength of Calm with an episode dedicated to exploring seven ways we can work with anger skillfully. If you'...
Ep. 29: Injustice and Anger
30 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Rick Hanson and Forrest talk about managing one of our most difficult emotions: anger. Specifically, they focus on how we can distinguish between ...
Ep. 28: How to Feel Safe
23 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Rick Hanson and Forrest discuss how we can fight back against fear and learn to feel safer. They explore ways to reduce anxiety, identify resource...
Ep. 27: Avoiding Needless Fear
16 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Rick Hanson and Forrest discuss how to manage and reduce a particular kind of fear: paper tiger paranoia. This fear is characterized by needless a...
Ep. 26: Use Calm to Fight Stress
09 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Hanson and Forrest begin a new series of episodes exploring the strength of Calm. Particularly, they focus on how we can learn to activate the cal...
Ep. 25: How to Feel "Like a Good Person"
02 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's often surprisingly hard to feel like a good person...even if we are one! Dr. Hanson and Forrest wrap up the strength of Confidence by exploring h...
Ep. 24: Managing Your Inner Critic
25 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There are two “characters” we all have inside our minds: an inner critic and an inner nurturer. Dr. Hanson and Forrest focus on how we can manage ...
BONUS: Paul Gilbert on Confidence
18 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of the Being Well Podcast, Dr. Hanson interviews Dr. Paul Gilbert, professor of clinical psychology at the University of Darby an...
Ep. 23: Stop Punishing Yourself
13 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our negative reactions to the painful experiences of life that are often more harmful than those experiences themselves. Dr. Hanson and Forrest explor...
Ep. 22: Secure and Insecure Attachment
04 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Attachment Theory is one of the most important frameworks in psychology. Dr. Hanson and Forrest explore why this theory is so relevant for everyday li...
Ep. 21: How to Be Happy for Other People
28 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There is one form of happiness that is always available: happiness for others. Dr. Hanson and Forrest explore how feelings of altruistic joy can be a ...
Ep. 19: Take in the Good
14 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
So many good things happen to us that we don't take the time to fully take in. Dr. Hanson and Forrest look at the role fully taking in the good things...
Ep. 18: Why Gratitude Is a Gift to Yourself
07 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We think of gratitude as a gift to others, but it's often a wonderful gift to ourselves. Dr. Hanson and Forrest move on to the fifth of the twelve str...
Ep. 20: Forming a Healthy Relationship with Goals
05 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How can we set and stick to our goals without getting overly attached to them or punishing ourselves if we backslide? Dr. Hanson and Forrest explore h...
Ep. 17: Relating to Your Body
30 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to form a more positive relationship with your body by accepting, nurturing, and appreciating it. Dr. Hanson and Forrest discuss key element...
Ep. 16: Using Your Fierceness
23 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Hanson and Forrest talk about a particularly challenging aspect of the strength of determination: fierceness. They explore how the ‘feral’ par...
Ep. 15: How to Become More Determined
18 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of the Being Well Podcast, Dr. Rick Hanson and Forrest continue their focus on the strength of Grit with determination. Particula...
Ep. 14: The Power of Agency
09 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of the Being Well Podcast, Dr. Hanson begins a new focus on the fourth of the twelve strengths he’ll be covering throughout thi...
Ep. 13: Remove the Bad with the Good
02 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Rick Hanson and Forrest discuss "linking" - how we can use new, positive experiences to soften and eventually replace old, negative ones. If you'd...
Ep. 12: Finding What You Really Need
27 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of the Being Well podcast, Dr. Hanson and Forrest talk about how we can find and use “key resource experiences” – experienc...
Ep. 11: Make Your Learning Last
19 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How can we help the brain "absorb" the things we want it to hold on to? Dr. Rick Hanson explores the “installation” stage of learning in detail, i...
Ep. 10: H.E.A.L. Yourself
12 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
HOW can we grow the positive traits we want more of inside ourselves? On this episode Dr. Hanson explains the HEAL process that allows us to learn fro...
Ep. 9: Respond, Don't React
05 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to respond to challenges from the “green zone” of the brain rather than reacting instinctively from the “red zone.” Dr. Hanson and F...
Ep. 8: How to Meet Your Needs
27 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Hanson explains why it’s not so bad to be “needy.” We all have needs for safety, satisfaction, and connection, the question is how can we me...
Ep. 7: Dealing with the Mind
20 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The mind is a dangerous neighborhood, and there are three ways we can skillfully 'deal with' the often problematic neighbor that lives in our heads. R...
Ep. 6: Mindfulness
12 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Hanson and Forrest begin this month's topic of Mindfulness by focusing on how we can use mindfulness in practical ways in the flow of our daily li...
Ep. 5: Take the Time to Enjoy Life
05 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Rick Hanson explains why enjoying life is both easy to dismiss and surprisingly hard to do. Particularly, he explores how we can authentically fin...
Ep. 4: Accept to Grow
29 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Being Well Podcast, Dr. Hanson and Forrest focus on the importance of acceptance. Particularly, they talk about how an authenti...
Ep. 3: How to Grow Self-Compassion
22 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How we can use self-compassion to reduce rumination, feel safe while taking big risks, and improve our relationships with other people. Dr. Hanson and...
Ep. 2: Being On Your Own Side
16 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Hanson focuses on the importance of self-compassion - and particularly on why it's important to get "on your own side" in order to create lasting,...
Ep. 1: Introducing Resilience
09 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to truly be Resilient? Dr. Hanson explains the importance of Resilience and HOW we can grow the most important strength for achievin...