What's the "point" of meditation, and how can we build a practice that works for us? In this episode Rick and Forrest clear up some common misconceptions about meditation, explore major forms of meditation, and share how you can get more out of your practice.
Life After COVID Summit: Join Dr. Rick Hanson, Forrest Hanson, and a roster of world-class experts d ... Show More
Apr 20
Breaking the Habit of Overthinking: Rumination, Cognitive Bypassing, and the Insight Trap
Why does knowing we overthink not help us stop? Dr. Rick and Forrest discuss why rumination becomes a self-reinforcing habit, and why insight alone rarely helps. They distinguish between rumination and reflection, and talk about how balancing acceptance and agency can help us go ... Show More
1h 22m
Apr 13
Trauma Therapy: What It’s Really Like with Dr. Jacob Ham and Elizabeth Ferreira
In this very special episode, Dr. Jacob Ham and associate therapist Elizabeth Ferreira join me to discuss their work as trauma therapists. They talk openly about the messy, unglamorous reality of struggle, mistakes, and repair that characterizes trauma work, its nature as both ar ... Show More
1h 16m
Jul 2021
Buddha's Acceptance Breathing Technique, Day 3 Meditating With The Greats
"In the end, only 3 things matter: how much you loved, how gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you." ~ Siddhartha Buddha This week get ready to meditate with the Great Ones. You'll be meditating using meditation techniques that world-class medi ... Show More
11m 51s
Oct 2023
Mental Clarity Affirmation, Day 2 How to Get Exactly What You Want Meditations
Be guided in an affirmation to gain clarity and fulfillment about your life's purpose. This week, we launch into a series to help you realize your greatest aspirations to get exactly what you want in life. Along this week's journey, you'll be exploring how to gain clarity and foc ... Show More
11m 4s