On today’s episode, Dr. Rick and Forrest focus on one of the most important skills we can learn: how we can become more aware of all the parts of our experience, avoid being captured by any one of them, and work with those parts more skillfully. One of the key tools we have for accomplishing this is vedanā, or the “feeling tone” of our experience. Author and ... Show More
Jul 7
How Real Change Happens with Elizabeth Ferreira
Forrest is joined by associate therapist Elizabeth Ferreira to discuss parts work, psychological defenses, and how real change happens. They talk about the inner child work Forrest recently did during an episode with renowned therapist Terry Real, and how that led to meaningful c ... Show More
1h 11m
Jun 30
Why Modern Life Doesn't Make Us Happy, and How to Fix It with Dr. William von Hippel
Life today is safer and more comfortable than ever before, so why do so many people feel unhappy, lonely, and anxious? Forrest talks with evolutionary psychologist Dr. William von Hippel about this paradox in light of our two core needs: autonomy and connection. He argues that mo ... Show More
1h 31m
Mar 2024
Feeling Cared For, with Rick Hanson
At the very core of our being lies an indestructible, untouched goodness. No matter the suffering we’ve experienced in life, we’re never irrevocably damaged. We are worthy of the care we long for. The question is, do we believe it?In this episode, we hear from Dr. Rick Hanson, me ... Show More
27m 50s
May 2023
TMHS 687: Mind Fasting, Dealing With Conflict, & The Overlooked Root Of Depression - With Dr. Michael Beckwith
It’s never been easier to access information than it is today. Most of us have access to multiple devices with endless apps and notifications. While in some ways, having a wealth of information at our fingertips can be beneficial, it can also lead to overstimulation, distraction, ... Show More
1h 38m
Jul 2020
How to Change Your Brain With Dr. Andrew Huberman (+ Utkarsh!)
“Behavior first. Thoughts, feelings and perceptions follow.”Andrew HubermanYou can’t teach an old dog new tricks. Past the ripe age of 25, we are fully cooked; calcified in our ways. So dispense with the idea of learning a new language, skill, or thought pattern—it’s just not hap ... Show More
2h 47m
Sep 2019
#72 - Dan Harris: 10% happier – meditation, kindness, and compassion
In this episode, Dan Harris, correspondent for ABC News and co-founder of the Ten Percent Happier meditation app, speaks openly about his struggles with self-centeredness, addiction, depression, emotional volatility, and the deep-rooted insecurities that drove him to career succe ... Show More
2h 24m
Jun 2021
Meditation | Science, Soul & Practice
Today’s episode is special, it’s a unique meditation deep dive that brings together the deep, research-driven insights from Daniel Goleman, best known for his work on Emotional Intelligence, as well as his book, Altered Traits. Daniel takes us into the science behind meditation a ... Show More
1h 5m
Dec 2022
Meditation, Depression and The Brain
In this freeform episode Kelly dives into the science behind depression and how it impacts your brain, and how meditation can help to reverse these neurological changes and support you during depression, and finishes with her own personal tips for navigating depression.
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36m 6s
May 2024
Dr. James Doty on the Magic of Manifesting a Fulfilling Life EP 452
https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-book/—Order a copy of my new book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today! The book was picked by the Next Big Idea Club as a must-read for 2024, the winner of the B ... Show More
55m 6s
Mar 2024
Dr. Mark Epstein On: How To Transform Your Neuroses Into “Little Shmoos”
New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- A Buddhist psychiatrist (and one of the key players in Dan’s meditation career) talks about the overlap between Freud and the dharma. Mark Epstein M.D., is a ... Show More
1h 11m