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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What is mindfulness really? According to one fourth-grader, "Not hitting someone in the mouth." Legendary meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg joins Rick and Forrest to discuss how we can work skillfully with anger, fear, and reactivity without becoming doormats or numbing ourselve ... Show More
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Transform Your Life at Any Moment: The Surprising Science of Happiness
<p>Today, you’ll learn the surprising science of what creates a meaningful life, based on 8 decades of research. </p><p>This conversation is so profound that you might need to take a second listen. </p><p>Prepare to laugh, cry, and leave feeling empowered to find and create the ... Show More
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<p>Today’s episode is a wake-up call. </p><p>The reality is that time is passing you by.</p><p>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. </p><p>And unfor ... Show More
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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
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The Sweetness Of The Moment
<p>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 possibi ... Show More
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482: How to Regain Control of Your Mental State
<p>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? </p> <p>Today's podcast is a solo episode, and I'm teaching you how to strengthen your grat ... Show More
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