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Rick Hanson, PhD is a Neuropsychologist, teacher and author of many books. He is the founder of the Wellspring Center for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom and an affiliate of the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkley. This is the 2nd time Dr. Hanson has been a guest on the show and we invited him back because ... Show More
Jul 24
The Tyranny of Self-Care: When Meditation Apps and Yoga Can't Fix Burnout | Pooja Lakshmin
In this episode, Dr. Pooja Lakshmin challenges the modern self-care industry and explains why meditation apps, bubble baths, and wellness routines often fail to address the real causes of burnout. She shares a more meaningful approach to well-being, one built on boundaries, self- ... Show More
1h 8m
Jul 21
Choosing Love After a Lifetime of Hurt | Matthew Quick
In this episode, Matthew Quick returns to discuss his powerful new memoir, Dad, Love, Me. He explores what it means to choose love after a lifetime of hurt, reflecting on caring for a father who never fully knew how to love him. Along the way, Matthew unpacks how childhood wounds ... Show More
1h 2m
Mar 2023
How to Connect Deeper & Love Better | Rick Hanson, PhD
<p>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 str ... Show More
53m 54s
Mar 2024
Feeling Cared For, with Rick Hanson
<p>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?</p><p>In this episode, we hear from Dr. Rick ... Show More
26m 50s
Sep 2023
How to Hardwire Happiness, with Rick Hanson
<p>Positive states, such as happiness, joy, moments of embodied presence or mindfulness are common, but they’re often short-lasting. Is it possible to transform these fleeting states into lasting traits? Even in moments of hardship or suffering, we can still be rooted in happines ... Show More
25m 42s
Feb 2025
The Science Of Rewiring Your Brain To Be Less Miserable - Rick Hanson - #903
Dr. Rick Hanson is a psychologist, author, and speaker. Our brains are more adaptable than we realise. With a bit of understanding, patience, and the right techniques, you can rewire your brain for greater happiness and well-being. So what are the best ways to make this happen? E ... Show More
1h 24m
May 2020
Dr. Rick Hanson - Seven Practices to Reach the Highest Levels of Happiness
Dr. Hanson is a psychologist and New York Times best-selling author. He delivers wisdom from the worlds of psychology, neuroscience, and buddhism. He is one of the leading experts in the world on happiness and resilience, and his brand new book is called Neurodharma, New Science, ... Show More
48m 4s
Jan 2019
649: Being enough - Habits with Rick Hanson
Do you feel you are enough? This is our Habits show, where we walk through the seven spokes of the Ziglar Wheel of Life, and this time we get to do it with Rick Hanson, our guest in show 647, where we talked about Resilience and Hardwiring Happiness. In walking through Rick’s hab ... Show More
32m 58s