Dr. Rick Hanson explains why enjoying life is both easy to dismiss and surprisingly hard to do. Particularly, he explores how we can authentically find enjoyable moments even during very difficult times in our lives.
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Aug 18
Mingyur Rinpoche: A Meditation Master on Anxiety, Awareness, and Awakening
Dr. Rick and Forrest are joined by Mingyur Rinpoche, a renowned Tibetan Buddhist teacher, to explore calming anxiety with awareness, relaxing unhealthy wanting, and finding a deeper sense of our innate goodness. Rinpoche shares how a near-death experience during his four-year “wa ... Show More
1h 8m
Aug 11
9 Lessons from the Great Minds of Psychoanalysis
Dr. Rick and Forrest explore the evolution of psychoanalysis after Freud, highlighting key ideas from figures like Adler, Klein, Winnicott, and Hillman. They track how the field expanded from focusing on the individual ego all the way out to exploring the existential forces that ... Show More
1h 47m
Aug 4
Reclaiming Anger: Trauma, Repression, and Healthy Protest with Elizabeth Ferreira
Forrest and associate therapist Elizabeth Ferreira talk about healthy (and unhealthy) anger. They challenge the common framing of anger as a “secondary emotion,” and explore why anger matters, how it relates to trauma, and what it can tell us about our wants and needs. They discu ... Show More
1h 7m
Jun 2024
Transform Your Life at Any Moment: The Surprising Science of Happiness
Today, you’ll learn the surprising science of what creates a meaningful life, based on 8 decades of research. This conversation is so profound that you might need to take a second listen. Prepare to laugh, cry, and leave feeling empowered to find and create the happiness and con ... Show More
1h 2m
May 2024
Life Is Short (How to Spend It Wisely)
Today’s episode is a wake-up call. The reality is that time is passing you by.If you want to live a more meaningful, successful, and happy life, you need to get serious about the amount of time you have with your loved ones, because it’s limited. And unfortunately, today’s topic ... Show More
52m 10s
Sep 2023
Ep. 83 - Trusting the Timing of Your Life
Feeling stuck or behind? This week’s episode is for you! In this vulnerable conversation, Barb and Michelle discuss the tricky topic of life timelines, how to formulate your own timing for your life, and release the societal pressure that we all experience. Follow us @MichelleMar ... Show More
1h 1m
Jun 2024
The Sweetness Of The Moment
Even when life is challenging, there are often moments of sweetness—a simple laugh, a new relationship, or a fresh opportunity. Listen to this podcast to discover how to recognize and embrace these moments, building on them to navigate life's changes and access all the possibilit ... Show More
10m 19s
Jul 2024
5 Fun Ideas to Shake Up Your Life & Get Out Of A Rut
Want to know the secret to make your life exciting again? By the end of this podcast, you are going to have a plan to shake things up in your life, starting today. In this fun and engaging episode, Mel is leading you through an exercise that will prompt you to find more adventure ... Show More
44m 28s
May 2023
482: How to Regain Control of Your Mental State
How do you feel most of the time? Are you truly happy, grateful, and excited about life?! Or do you struggle with feeling stressed, worried, and overwhelmed, more often than you’d like? Today’s podcast is a solo episode, and I’m teaching you how to strengthen your gratitude musc ... Show More
38m 8s
Mar 2024
Just Because You Have Problems, It Doesn't Mean Life Is Bad
Occasionally, when we encounter multiple challenges, we tend to lump them together and conclude that life is heading in the wrong direction. However, we often fail to recognize that one problem is usually unrelated to another, and many aspects of life remain intact. Listen to thi ... Show More
10m 2s