Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson open up the mailbag to explore a variety of listener questions. They talk about what causes our brains to become attached to unwanted habits, how to know which of your thoughts are worth listening to, and the pros and cons of saying "kind of." They then consider how to improve sibling relationships, and what to do with the positiv ... Show More
Jul 7
How Real Change Happens with Elizabeth Ferreira
Forrest is joined by associate therapist Elizabeth Ferreira to discuss parts work, psychological defenses, and how real change happens. They talk about the inner child work Forrest recently did during an episode with renowned therapist Terry Real, and how that led to meaningful c ... Show More
1h 11m
Jun 30
Why Modern Life Doesn't Make Us Happy, and How to Fix It with Dr. William von Hippel
Life today is safer and more comfortable than ever before, so why do so many people feel unhappy, lonely, and anxious? Forrest talks with evolutionary psychologist Dr. William von Hippel about this paradox in light of our two core needs: autonomy and connection. He argues that mo ... Show More
1h 31m
Jul 2021
Reawakening, Reemergence, & Reconciliation
As the country and the world slowly start to re-open, the monster known as stress is definitely having a moment. Whether it's stress about a perceived lack of progress over the last year and a half, a challenging life event on the horizon, or the chaos that can arise from multi-g ... Show More
50m 13s
Nov 2021
Milestones, Mourning, & Mindfulness
While we all take a moment to fondly remember the 2021 edition of our October Series, we are officially back to our regular stories and we couldn't be more excited! On today's episode, our first story is about overcoming loss and reluctantly settling into a "new normal", while th ... Show More
58m 56s
May 2021
301: How To Get Out Of Your Monkey Mind
Overthinking, rumination and other negative thought patterns can drive us crazy in our personal lives and relationships. Listen to today's show to learn how to get out of your monkey mind and start living a happier, healthier life! In this episode with JF Benoist, we discuss rela ... Show More
46m 58s
Feb 2023
(270) Du temps pour réfléchir
Avez-vous l’impression que votre vie vous convient globalement mais qu’il vous manque un petit quelque chose pour vous sentir pleinement aligné·e et épanoui·e ? Dans l’épisode de cette semaine, je vous propose de mettre en place ce qui, d’après moi, est la solution : prendre du t ... Show More
21m 28s