Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson
474 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsForrest Hanson is joined by clinical psychologist Dr. Rick Hanson and a world-class group of experts to explore the practical science of lasting well-being. Conversations focus on the key insights from psychology, science, and contemplative practice that you need to build reliable inner strengths, overcome your challenges, and get the most out of life. New episodes every Monday.
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Finding the Sweet Spot with Dr. Christine Carter
April 05, 2019 13:00 - 26 minutesIn part two of their conversation with Dr. Christine Carter, Dr. Hanson and Forrest explore the "Sweet Spot," that place of effortless effectiveness where we can be both productive and relaxed. Our relationships with other people are one of the major influences that can pull us out of that sweet spot, so they are once again a major focus during this episode. Support the Podcast: We're on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link. Key Topics: 0:25: What is the "sweet spot...
Finding the Sweet Spot with Christine Carter
April 05, 2019 13:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MBIn part two of their conversation with Dr. Christine Carter, Dr. Hanson and Forrest explore the "Sweet Spot," that place of effortless effectiveness where we can be both productive and relaxed. Our relationships with other people are one of the major influences that can pull us out of that sweet spot, so they are once again a major focus during this episode. Sign-up for Dr. Hanson's new monthly meditation program here. Use the code BEINGWELL for 10% off the purchase price: https://...
Just One Thing: Christine Carter
April 03, 2019 13:00 - 4 minutesChristine Carter shares the most important thing she does each day for her own well-being: finding the time to meditate and accept herself as she is. Sign up for Dr. Rick Hanson's free Just One Thing Newsletter here.
Parenting and Intimate Relationships with Christine Carter
April 01, 2019 19:30 - 26 minutesParenting and forming strong intimate relationships can be challenging under the best of circumstances, and life is rarely perfect. In this episode Dr. Hanson and Forrest speak with Dr. Christine Carter, author of Raising Happiness and The Sweet Spot, about how we can form strong intimate relationships with our children, parents, and partners. This is the first part of two with Dr. Carter, the second episode in this series will be coming later this week. We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to...
Just One Thing: Dave Asprey
March 29, 2019 13:00 - 3 minutesThere's a lot of advice out there, so sometimes it's nice to have one simple thing to focus on. As we continue to speak with an incredible group of experts, we're going to ask them for their Just One Thing: the most important thing they do inside their own mind, each day, for their own well-being. We're beginning the series with Dave Asprey, founder of Bulletproof. Sign up for Dr. Rick Hanson's free Just One Thing Newsletter here.
Becoming Bulletproof with Dave Asprey
March 25, 2019 13:00 - 45 minutesDave Asprey is the founder and CEO of Bulletproof, a bestselling author, and an award winning podcaster. Today Forrest and Dr. Hanson talk with Dave about the power of biohacking, what truly motivates people to perform at the highest level, and the relationship between peak performance and well-being. Sponsor Message: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link. Key Topics: 1:25: Why did you want to perform these experiments on yourself? 2:35: How can you spen...
Healing Shame with Compassion
March 18, 2019 13:00 - 48 minutesDr. Hanson and Forrest explore how compassion can serve as an antidote to shame with Dr. Chris Germer, a clinical psychologist and lecturer on psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. Chris is the co-founder of the Mindful Self-Compassion Program, and is a founding faculty member of the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy. Sponsor Message: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link. Key Topics: 2:50: Non-duality 4:10: Dr. Germer’s first experience with se...
Understanding Shame
March 11, 2019 13:00 - 37 minutesDr. Hanson and Forrest continue their series on "Who Am I" by exploring one of the fundamental human experiences: shame. Timestamps: 1:30: Defining shame. 4:10: Is there natural variation in how strongly people feel shame? 9:00: Sociopathy 10:00: Shame injuries and shaming experiences during childhood. 13:30: Developing susceptibility to shame. 18:20: Abuse and shame. 24:30: The complex layering of our emotions. 27:00: Working with and reducing shame. 34:00: Recap Sign-up for Dr. Hanson's new...
Gretchen Rubin on Happiness and Habit
March 04, 2019 14:00 - 49 minutesForrest and Dr. Hanson speak with many-time bestselling author, award-winning podcaster, and explorer of happiness, good habits, and human nature Gretchen Rubin. Together they talk about the importance of developing good habits, understanding your individual tendencies, and why one size rarely fits all. Purchase Gretchen's new book here: https://amzn.to/2C0uGex Timestamps: 2:10: Gretchen's start in self-help. 4:20: Key takeaways from The Happiness Project. 7:30: Radical transitions. 10:50: Ho...
Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
February 25, 2019 15:00 - 37 minutesForrest and Dr. Hanson continue their series on "Who Am I" with an exploration of tendencies related to obsessive compulsive disorder. This includes how we can manage our own tendencies in that direction, and support others in managing theirs. Sign-up for Dr. Hanson's new monthly meditation program here. Use the code BEINGWELL for 10% off the purchase price! Timestamps: 3:09: Where does OCD come from? 5:45: What does obsession mean clinically? 10:05: How does OCD differ from other kinds of in...
Minimalism with Matt D'Avella
February 18, 2019 14:00 - 52 minutesForrest and Matt D’Avella, director of the Netflix documentary Minimalism, explore why minimalism changed Matt's life, how we can become more fulfilled by redefining success, and the importance of taking the first step toward distant goals. Matt's YouTube Channel Matt's Podcast: The Ground Up Show Timestamps: 1:00: The power of establishing routines. 5:45: Finding minimalism. 9:45: Redefining success. 11:40: Lifestyle creep and greed. 14:30: Recognizing our needs. 15:50: Finding buffer time. ...
Managing Anxiety and Fear
February 11, 2019 18:00 - 37 minutesDr. Hanson and Forrest continue their series on “Who Am I” by exploring the “how” of managing anxiety. This includes calming and settling ourselves during anxious states, reducing our “trait” of anxiety, and working with others to help them manage their own fears. Timestamps: 2:30: What can we do to cope with anxiety? 5:40: Why don’t we act when we’re anxious? 10:15: The complex emotional stew of anxiety. 15:40: How to investigate the roots of our anxiety. 19:45: Suggestions for reducing trai...
The Importance of Grit with Angela Duckworth
February 04, 2019 15:00 - 45 minutesDr. Angela Duckworth joins Dr. Rick Hanson and Forrest to explore how we can become more passionate and perseverant when times are tough. About Our Guest: Dr. Angela Duckworth, a professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, founder of the non-profit Character Lab, and author of the bestseller Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance. Dr. Duckworth has also given an incredibly popular TED talk on the subject of Grit that’s been watched over 20 million times. Timestamps: 1:45:...
Grit with Angela Duckworth
February 04, 2019 15:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBDr. Hanson and Forrest interview Dr. Angela Duckworth, a professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, founder of the non-profit Character Lab, and author of the bestseller Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance. Dr. Duckworth has also given an incredibly popular TED talk on the subject of Grit that’s been watched over 20 million times. Together, they explore how we can become more passionate and learn to persevere when times get tough. If you'd like to sign up for Angela...
Why We Worry
January 28, 2019 20:00 - 39 minutesDr. Hanson and Forrest continue their series on the central question “Who Am I” by exploring subjects related to the development of fear, wariness, and worry in our often anxious brains. Timestamps: 2:00: Threat, aversion, inhibition, wariness, and anxiety. 6:50: The relationship between wariness and anxiety. 8:20: Anxious states vs. anxiety as a trait. 11:30: Is anxiety genetic? 12:20: Why is there variation in levels of anxiety? 17:40: Can we develop an anxious temperament over time? 21:30:...
Managing Worry with Lori Deschene
January 21, 2019 22:05 - 36 minutesForrest and Lori Deschene, founder of TinyBuddha.com, explore how we can learn to manage paralyzing experiences of anxiety and worry. This includes focusing on what you can control, limiting responsibility to a comfortable level, and developing comfort with uncertainty. Learn more about the Worry Journal and purchase your copy here. Sponsor Message: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link. Timestamps: 2:30: What was the inspiration behind Tiny Buddha?5:30:...
Season 3: Who Am I?
January 14, 2019 16:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBDr. Hanson and Forrest begin a new series of episodes dedicated to a simple question: Who am I? To explore this big question, they start by going into what creates our individual variation in personality and temperament, how we’re impacted by our genes and environment, the ups and downs of personality typing, and just how in control of our own nature we really are. Sponsor Message: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link. If you'd like to start making r...
New Series: Who Am I?
January 14, 2019 16:00 - 42 minutesDr. Hanson and Forrest begin a new series of episodes dedicated to a simple question: Who am I? To explore this big question, they start by going into what creates our individual variation in personality and temperament, how we’re impacted by our genes and environment, the ups and downs of personality typing, and just how in control of our own nature we really are. Sponsor Message: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link. Timestamps: 2:20: Where does perso...
Caring For Yourself with Tara Brach
January 07, 2019 16:00 - 41 minutesIt’s easy for our New Year's aspirations and goals to come wrapped in a package of self-criticism. To help fight that, Dr. Rick Hanson is joined by Dr. Tara Brach for this special episode. Rick and Tara explore the importance of self-caring how we can grow this critical resource inside ourselves, and why it’s not selfish to be on your own side. If you'd like to learn more about The Foundations of Well Being, follow this link. Timestamps: 3:00: The “sweet spot” of personal growth. 6:45: Why sh...
Maximizing New Year's Resolutions
December 31, 2018 16:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBToday's episode focuses on getting the most out of your New Year's Resolutions! If you would like to learn more about Dr. Hanson's new online program Neurodharma, follow this link! Use the code BEINGWELL for 10% off the purchase price. Sponsor Message: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Instagram Follow Rick on Facebook Follow Forrest on Facebook Subscribe on iTunes The material in thi...
Maximizing Your New Year's Resolutions
December 31, 2018 16:00 - 39 minutesToday's episode focuses on getting the most out of your New Year's Resolutions! Sponsor Message: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link. Timestamps: 0:45: Do you make resolutions? 2:30: A process for new resolutions. 4:00: Focused goal setting. 6:10: Good crowds out great. 7:10: Be aware of how setting resolutions makes you feel. 8:30: Pitfalls around resolutions. 12:05: Process vs. outcome. 13:20: Setting goals for love, work, and play. 15:20: The power ...
Ep. 50: Widening The Circle Of Us
December 24, 2018 16:00 - 39 minutesDr. Hanson and Forrest conclude their yearlong journey through the 12 strengths with a final episode dedicated to opening our hearts to all beings. If you would like to learn more about Dr. Hanson's new online program Neurodharma, follow this link! Use the code BEINGWELL for 10% off the purchase price. Sponsor Message: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Instagram Follow Rick on Facebook Foll...
Ep. 49: Forgiving Yourself
December 17, 2018 16:00 - 26 minutesIn the second of our two episodes dedicated to Forgiveness, Dr. Hanson and Forrest explore the tender territory of forgiving yourself. If you'd like to learn more about Dr. Hanson's online program The Foundations of Well Being, follow this link! Use the code BEINGWELL10 for 10% off the purchase price. Sponsor Message: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Instagram Follow Rick on Facebook Foll...
Ep. 48: The Gift of Forgiveness
December 10, 2018 16:00 - 36 minutesDr. Hanson and Forrest explore one of the most important, and challenging, ways we can give to other people: Forgiveness. If you'd like to learn more about Dr. Hanson's online program The Foundations of Well Being, follow this link! Use the code BEINGWELL10 for 10% off the purchase price. Sponsor Message: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Instagram Follow Rick on Facebook Follow Forrest on...
Ep. 48: Forgiveness
December 10, 2018 16:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBDr. Hanson and Forrest explore one of the most important, and challenging, ways we can give to other people: Forgiveness. Use code BEINGWELL10 to receive 10% off Dr. Rick Hanson's Foundations of Well Being Program here: https://bit.ly/2DUmSy6 Timestamps: 0:50: What are the two kinds of forgiveness? 2:20: The challenges of forgiveness. 7:10: The real goal of disentangled forgiveness. 8:10: What needs to happen before we disentangle? 11:10: Creating a coherent internal narrative...
Ep. 47: Everyday Giving
December 03, 2018 16:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBDr. Hanson and Forrest begin the final strength, Generosity, with an episode dedicated to seeing the many ways we give every day more clearly. The Foundations of Well Being: thefoundationsofwellbeing.com/affiliate/38370 Timestamps: 1:00: What is “everyday giving?” 3:20: The evolution of generosity. 9:25: What generosity gives to us. 12:00: Feeling like a person of value. 15:30: Blocks to giving. 20:00: Compassion and equanimity. 23:30: How to build equanimity. 28:45: Recap ...
Ep. 47: Appreciating Your Generosity
December 03, 2018 16:00 - 31 minutesEach of us gives in many small ways every day. Each of these gifts is valuable, and each is an opportunity to feel good. But it's often hard to experience them that way! Dr. Hanson and Forrest begin the final strength of Generosity by exploring how we can do just that. If you'd like to learn more about Dr. Hanson's online program The Foundations of Well Being, follow this link! Use the code BEINGWELL10 for 10% off the purchase price. Sponsor Message: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to s...
Ep. 46: How to Give What's in Your Heart
November 26, 2018 16:00 - 29 minutesHow would your behavior change if you framed your actions as offerings to others? Dr. Hanson and Forrest bring the strength of Aspiration to a close by exploring how we can give what's truly in our heart. If you'd like to learn more about Dr. Hanson's online program The Foundations of Well Being, follow this link! Use the code BEINGWELL10 for 10% off the purchase price. Sponsor Message: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link. Connect with the show: Visit...
Ep. 46: Making Your Offering
November 26, 2018 16:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBDr. Hanson and Forrest bring the strength of Aspiration to a close with an episode dedicated framing our actions as offerings to others. The Foundations of Well Being: https://thefoundationsofwellbeing.com/affiliate/38370 Timestamps: 0:25: What does it mean to make your offering? 4:05: How does making your offering support aspiration generally? 5:45: Two blocks to aspiration. 8:45: How making your offering simplifies relationships. 10:10: Finding fertile ground. 13:45: Being ...
Ep. 45: Aspiration Without Attachment
November 19, 2018 16:00 - 33 minutesDr. Hanson and Forrest explore how we can "aspire without attachment;" dreaming big dreams and pursuing them with commitment, while also being at peace with whatever happens. If you'd like to start making real, positive changes to your brain and your life, but you don't have a lot of extra time, then you may want to check out Rick Hanson's new program: Just One Minute. Use the code BEINGWELL at checkout for 10% off the purchase price. Sponsor Message: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to su...
Ep. 44: Honoring Your Childhood Dreams
November 13, 2018 17:00 - 39 minutesDr. Hanson and Forrest explore how we can learn from and bring to life our childhood dreams - a key part of Aspiration. If you'd like to start making real, positive changes to your brain and your life, but you don't have a lot of extra time, then you may want to check out Rick Hanson's new program: Just One Minute. Use the code BEINGWELL at checkout for 10% off the purchase price. Sponsor Message: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link. Connect with the s...
Ep. 44: Honoring Your Dreams
November 13, 2018 17:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBDr. Hanson and Forrest explore how we can learn from and bring to life our childhood dreams - a key part of Aspiration. Timestamps: 1:15: Why is aspiration a key strength? 3:30: Why are childhood dreams important? 6:15: Viewing the world without assumptions. 10:15: Aspiring toward ends rather than means. 14:15: Being conscious of the impact of other people. 20:20: How the “dreaded experience” stops us from aspiring. 24:00: Love, work, and play. 29:15: Including talents and ...
Ep. 43: Aspiration with Dr. Dan Siegel
November 05, 2018 02:02 - 1 hourToday we’re beginning a new strength, Aspiration, with a conversation between Dr. Hanson and Dr. Dan Siegel. During this episode, Dr. Siegel will explain how you can use “mindsight" to tap into the dreams you had as a child, and honor those aspirations as an adult. This interview is also a part of the Foundations of Well-Being online program. If you'd like to learn more about the Foundations of Well Being: https://thefoundationsofwellbeing.com/affiliate/38370 Sponsor Message: We're now on Pa...
Ep. 43: Aspiration with Dan Siegel
November 05, 2018 02:02 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBToday we’re beginning a new strength, Aspiration, with a conversation between Dr. Hanson and Dr. Dan Siegel. During this episode, Dr. Siegel will explain how you can use “mindsight" to tap into the dreams you had as a child, and honor those aspirations as an adult. This interview is also a part of the Foundations of Well-Being online program. If you'd like to learn more about the Foundations of Well Being: https://thefoundationsofwellbeing.com/affiliate/38370 Timestamps: 1:15: Int...
Ep. 42: Repairing Relationships
October 29, 2018 16:00 - 29 minutesAt even the best of times, our relationships require a natural process of correction – let’s call it repair – to clear up little misunderstandings and ease points of friction. Doing that skillfully is the focus of today's episode. If you'd like to start making real, positive changes to your brain and your life, but you don't have a lot of extra time, then you may want to check out Rick Hanson's new program: Just One Minute. Use the code BEINGWELL at checkout for 10% off the purchase price. Sp...
Ep. 41: How to Assert Yourself Effectively
October 22, 2018 16:00 - 39 minutesRelationships go smoothly when everyone wants the same thing. But how common is that? On this episode, Forrest and Dr. Hanson continue the strength of Courage by exploring how we can assert ourselves effectively. If you'd like to start making real, positive changes to your brain and your life, but you don't have a lot of extra time, then you may want to check out Rick Hanson's new program: Just One Minute. Use the code BEINGWELL at checkout for 10% off the purchase price. Sponsor Message: We'...
Ep. 40: Speaking from the Heart
October 15, 2018 16:00 - 45 minutesThink about the weight of what’s been unsaid in your relationships. What have the effects been on you and other people? Today we’ll explore how to express those undelivered communications, and "speak from the heart" with kindness and skill. If you'd like to start making real, positive changes to your brain and your life, but you don't have a lot of extra time, then you may want to check out Rick Hanson's new program: Just One Minute. Use the code BEINGWELL at checkout for 10% off the purchase...
Ep. 39: Managing Undependability
October 08, 2018 16:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBWe have a natural desire to trust a reliable world - but life happens, and no person or organization is perfectly dependable. So we have to learn how to manage that natural undependability, which is the focus of this episode. The Foundations of Well-Being Program: https://thefoundationsofwellbeing.com/affiliate/38370 Timestamps: 2:00: Our expectations of dependability. 5:00: The undependability of experience. 7:30: The inevitability of disappointment. 12:30: Centering amidst d...
Ep. 39: People Aren't Dependable. Now What?
October 08, 2018 16:00 - 22 minutesWe have a natural desire for a reliable world - but life happens, and no person or organization is perfectly dependable. Dr. Hanson and Forrest explore how we can learn to manage that natural undependability. If you'd like to learn more about Dr. Hanson's online program The Foundations of Well Being, follow this link! Use the code BEINGWELL10 for 10% off the purchase price. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Instagram Follow Rick on Facebook Follow Forrest on Facebook...
Ep. 38: How to Keep Your Eyes On the Prize
October 02, 2018 16:00 - 36 minutesIt’s easy to spend more time dwelling on the faults of others than reflecting on the room for improvement in oneself. Dr. Hanson and Forrest explore how "unilateral virtue" helps us focus on our side of the street, and keep our eyes on the prize. If you'd like to start making real, positive changes to your brain and your life, but you don't have a lot of extra time, then you may want to check out Rick Hanson's new program: Just One Minute. Use the code BEINGWELL at checkout for 10% off the pu...
Ep. 38: Unilateral Virtue
October 02, 2018 16:00 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBWhether at home or at work, it’s easy to spend more time dwelling on the faults of others than reflecting on the room for improvement in oneself. Unilateral virtue is what we draw upon when we focus on our own side of the street. Timestamps: 1:10: Where does unilateral virtue come from? 3:15: Being virtuous without becoming a doormat. 7:20: Fulfilling expectations and creating a framework of trust. 12:20: Doing things out of the kindness of our heart. 14:50: How can we establi...
Ep. 37: Growing Compassion and Kindness
September 24, 2018 16:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBDr. Hanson and Forrest discuss why it’s so important to our intimate relationships to warm the heart, and develop greater compassion and kindness as personal traits. Timestamps: 0:45: The less obvious reasons to be compassionate and kind. 5:00: The difference between compassion and kindness. 9:00: Loving at will. 11:30: Ways we can increase our capacity for compassion and kindness. 14:00: Respecting the boundaries of others. 16:30: Compassion and kindness while maintaining cl...
Ep. 37: Become Kinder and More Compassionate
September 24, 2018 16:00 - 26 minutesOne would think it would be obvious, but the importance of warming the heart, and developing greater compassion and kindness as personal traits, is often overlooked in our important relationships. Dr. Hanson draws on 35+ years of couples counseling experience to teach us how to do just that. If you'd like to start making real, positive changes to your brain and your life, but you don't have a lot of extra time, then you may want to check out Rick Hanson's new program: Just One Minute. Use the...
Ep. 36: How to Become More Empathic
September 17, 2018 16:00 - 35 minutesOne of the most important interpersonal skills is empathy, which allows us to tune into and understand other people. Dr. Hanson and Forrest continue their discussion on Intimacy by exploring how we can grow this key strength. If you'd like to start making real, positive changes to your brain and your life, but you don't have a lot of extra time, then you may want to check out Rick Hanson's new program: Just One Minute. Use the code BEINGWELL at checkout for 10% off the purchase price. Sponsor...
Ep. 36: Empathy
September 17, 2018 16:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBDr. Hanson and Forrest continue their discussion of Intimacy by focusing on building empathy, which allows us to tune into and understand other people. Timestamps: 0:30: Why do we need to be empathic in order to be intimate? 1:50: Where does empathy come from biologically? 5:15: Summary of the three ways we can show empathy. 5:50: Is empathy a trait that can be developed? 8:15: Sustaining your attention to other people. 10:35: Letting yourself be truly affected by another per...
Ep. 35: Intimacy and Autonomy
September 10, 2018 16:00 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBDr. Hanson and Forrest begin a new strength, Intimacy, with a discussion focused on how to balance two seemingly conflicting goals: maintaining our independence from other people while also forging emotionally intimate relationships with them. Timestamps: 1:40: How does intimacy support autonomy? 3:50: What does appropriate autonomy look like? 5:30: How does autonomy support intimacy? 8:50: The importance of choice. 10:25: Is there a biological basis for preferences for intima...
Ep. 35: Developing Intimacy and Autonomy
September 10, 2018 16:00 - 37 minutesDr. Hanson and Forrest begin a new strength, Intimacy, with a discussion focused on how to balance two seemingly conflicting goals: maintaining our independence from other people while also forging emotionally intimate relationships with them. If you'd like to start making real, positive changes to your brain and your life, but you don't have a lot of extra time, then you may want to check out Rick Hanson's new program: Just One Minute. Use the code BEINGWELL at checkout for 10% off the purch...
Ep. 34: Pursuing Your Goals
September 05, 2018 00:07 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBOn this unique episode, Forrest interviews Dr. Hanson about his personal story of motivation – including how to transform from someone who lacks a natural feeling of motivation to someone who can diligently pursue their goals. Timestamps: 2:00: Learning how to naturally motivate yourself. 5:00: Valuing your unique gifts. 6:30: Adding up an extra two hours. 8:30: Sustaining motivation through a long day. 11:45: Reducing the friction in your life. 14:10: The importance of takin...
Ep. 34: Learn to Pursue Your Goals
September 05, 2018 00:07 - 31 minutesOn this unique episode, Forrest interviews Dr. Hanson about his personal story of motivation – including how to transform from someone who lacks a natural feeling of motivation to someone who can diligently pursue their goals. If you'd like to start making real, positive changes to your brain and your life, but you don't have a lot of extra time, then you may want to check out Rick Hanson's new program: Just One Minute. Use the code BEINGWELL at checkout for 10% off the purchase price. Sponso...
Ep. 33: Motivating Yourself
August 27, 2018 15:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MBWe all have things we know would be good to do, but it’s hard to do them. On this episode, Dr. Rick Hanson and Forrest focus on a key aspect of motivation: how we can incline our minds to break bad habits, and want the things that are good for it. Timestamps: 0:40: Why doesn’t just knowing that something is bad stop us from doing it? 2:55: How does motivation work biologically? 7:00: The importance of connecting good behaviors to direct rewards. 8:50: Becoming good at imagining...