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Apr 2025
1h 12m

Linking: The Secret to Rewiring Painful ...

RICK HANSON, PH.D., FORREST HANSON
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Forrest and Dr. Rick explore one of his most powerful psychological tools: linking. Over time, linking can help us rewire the brain, softening the impact of painful memories. They discuss the neuroscience behind this process, the role of memory reconsolidation, and the importance of matching positive experiences to our original pains. Rick shares personal ex ... Show More
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