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Oct 2020
47m 15s

Staying Sane During Hard Times

RICK HANSON, PH.D., FORREST HANSON
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It’s one thing to use some of the tools that we talk about on this podcast when things feel stable and are going “good enough.” It’s another to apply them when the world feels threatening. Today we’re learning how to have more 'equanimity,' which is what allows us to maintain our composure, presence of mind, and perhaps even wellbeing under challenging circu ... Show More
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