Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson are joined by James Baraz, a meditation teacher for over 40 years and cofounder of Spirit Rock Meditation Center, to explore how we can find still find joy during difficult times. We discuss how to balance a sense of equanimity with compassion for the suffering of the world, and how cultivating joy at an individual level can suppo ... Show More
Oct 19
How to Fix Insomnia: CBT-I with Dr. Ashley Mason
Forrest is joined by Dr. Ashley Mason, a clinical psychologist and sleep researcher at UCSF, to discuss Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for insomnia (CBT-I). They talk about what separates insomnia from a few rough nights, why people with insomnia sleep (on average) only a little le ... Show More
1h 16m
Oct 12
How to Accept the Parts of Yourself You Don't Like
In this second episode on self-acceptance, Forrest and Dr. Rick focus on how to accept the parts of ourselves we don’t like. They explain why "just love yourself more" rarely works, walk through a four-step process, and talk about why acceptance gets easier when you can set bound ... Show More
1h 7m
Oct 5
Self-Acceptance: How to Accept Yourself Without Giving Up on Change
Self-acceptance gets recommended constantly, but are we really supposed to accept the parts of ourselves we don't like? Won’t that stop us from changing? Dr. Rick and Forrest discuss what self-acceptance is, what it isn't, and why it’s the starting point for real change. They sha ... Show More
1 h
Sep 2020
What's the Point of Joy Right Now? | James Baraz
<p>In my opinion, purveyors of joy can come off as oily and unctuous, even in the best of times. Like walking impersonations of Rainbow Brite. But in hard times, arguing for joy can seem pollyanna-ish or downright clueless. Our guest today reframes joy as supremely relevant and e ... Show More
1 h
May 2025
026: Create More Joy to Expand Your Life
What if joy was your natural state? In this episode, we’re exploring how to make joy your foundation rather than a fleeting reward. Not the shiny, performative kind...but the kind that feels like a deep breath, a belly laugh, a spark of creativity that pulls you back to yourself! ... Show More
36m 24s
Mar 2017
#109 Happiness - How to Find Happiness
Life can be challenging and hard at times. How to find happiness, no matter what is going on in our lives, is the focus of this episode. Learn very specific tools for finding happiness now. To visit the Happiness Podcast, go to: http://www.HappinessPodcast.org To learn more ... Show More
13m 7s
Dec 2021
Mental Clarity, Day 1 Reclaim Your Inner Joy
Joy is within you. Do you feel like you've lost your joy? Or, that your life is on hold because of the ongoing pandemic, or other disruption in the world? This week, you'll be deciding how you want to feel regardless of circumstances happening around you. Every day this week, you ... Show More
10m 1s
Dec 2021
Calm Restless Thoughts, Day 3 Reclaim Inner Joy
Your breath and your emotional state are interconnected. Do you feel like you've lost your joy? Or, that your life is on hold because of the ongoing pandemic, or other disruption in the world? This week, you'll be deciding how you want to feel regardless of circumstances happenin ... Show More
10m 1s