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Mar 2023
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How to Connect Deeper & Love Better | Ri...

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What if there was a game-changing relationship practice or tool or strategy that was capable of not only transforming your personal relationships, even the really tense one, but also your relationship with yourself, and even with the way to respond to others, even complete strangers, and embrace shaping the world to be a better place?


Turns out, there just might be. And, this is where we’re headed today with my guest, Rick Hanson. As a psychologist, best-selling author, and expert on positive neuroplasticity, Rick has lectured at some of the world's top institutions and is here to share his insights on how to warm your heart, see the person behind the eyes, and ultimately shape the world to be a better place.


TW: brief mention of suicidal thoughts


You can find Rick at: Website | Instagram


If you LOVED this episode you’ll also love the conversations we had with Tara Brach about the practice of compassion and acceptance.


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