Latest Practical psychology Podcast Episodes
Highly Sensitive People, How to Repair, and When Your Partner Won't Stop Talking: November Mailbag
Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson - November 27, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsWhat can I do if my partner dominates conversations about our relationship? How can I navigate situations where I want to repair, but other people don’t? What’s a “highly sensitive person,” and how does it relate to conditions like complex PTSD, ADHD, and autism? In this episode of Being Well, Dr...
What Really Helps Trauma? with Dr. Jacob Ham
Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson - November 20, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsIn one of the most interesting conversations we've ever had on the podcast, Forrest is joined by clinical psychologist Dr. Jacob Ham to explore what really helps people work with - and be with - trauma. They begin with Dr. Ham's background and what drew him to trauma work before Forrest asks him ...
The Being Well Holiday Survival Guide
Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson - November 13, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsAh the holidays, that blessed time of year when we come together with our highly functional family systems to engage in some good, old-fashioned fun. If that sounded like a joke, this episode is for you. Dr. Rick and Forrest explore how to survive the holidays with the dishes (mostly) intact. T...
The Polyvagal Theory and Trauma with Dr. Stephen Porges
Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson - November 06, 2023 11:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsDr. Stephen Porges, the creator of the polyvagal theory, joins the podcast to walk us through how its lessons can be applied to recovering from traumatic experiences. Forrest and Dr. Porges simplify the polyvagal theory, discuss the three key states our body can rest in, and explore how we can us...
Mastering Change with Brad Stulberg
Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson - October 30, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsWe all know that change is inevitable in life, and getting good at changing is one of the most important skills we can develop. It’s also one of the most difficult to master. On today’s episode writer and coach Brad Stulberg joins Forrest to explore how we can reshape who we are, navigate and emb...
Good Parenting: Key Skills, Healthy Relationships, and Making the Choice
Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson - October 23, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsOn today’s episode Dr. Rick and Forrest focus on one of the most important decisions we’ll make in life: the choice to become a parent. They focus on what good parenting looks like in practice, the key difference in thinking of a child as a “means” or an “end,” and how to know whether becoming a...
What's Good Parenting? Key Skills, Healthy Relationships, and Making the Choice
Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson - October 23, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsOn today’s episode Dr. Rick and Forrest focus on one of the most important decisions we’ll make in life: the choice to become a parent. They focus on what good parenting looks like in practice, the key difference in thinking of a child as a “means” or an “end,” and how to know whether becoming a ...
How to Become Self-Confident
Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson - October 16, 2023 10:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsIn today’s episode Forrest and Dr. Rick explore how we can improve our self-confidence, allowing us to become more psychologically flexible and create healthy boundaries with other people. They explain why becoming better at something doesn’t always make us more confident, the two paths of gainin...
How to Change Your Perspective
Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson - October 09, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsHow we view ourselves, other people, and the world around us has a huge impact on the emotions we feel, the choices we make, and the quality of the lives we lead. These are our perspectives, and they’re the foundation our lives are built on…which is why changing them is so freakin’ hard. In this...
Creating a Healthy Relationship (with Yourself) with Najwa Zebian
Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson - October 02, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratings“The mistake most of us make is building our homes in other people. When we do that, we give them the power to make us homeless.” Poet, activist, and author Najwa Zebian joins Forrest for a conversation focused on discovering what truly matters to us. They use Najwa’s personal story as a way to e...
Authenticity: How to “Be Yourself”
Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson - September 25, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsWe’re often told to “be true to ourselves:” to line-up the person we are on the outside with the person we are on the inside. In a word, to be authentic. But what does it really mean to “be who we are,” “get in touch with ourselves,” or to go full new-age “live in alignment with our higher purpos...
Childhood Trauma, Self-Sabotage, and Therapy: September Mailbag
Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson - September 18, 2023 10:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsRick and Forrest open up the mailbag and answer questions from listeners focused on getting the most we can out of therapy, processing old painful experiences, and sabotaging ourselves. They explore the self-fulfilling nature of fear, different forms of therapy and who they can benefit, and how t...
Workaholism: Anxiety, Addiction, and Finding Balance in a Busy World
Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson - September 11, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsIn our productivity-obsessed, always-on world it’s easy for busyness to become a badge of honor. But sometimes that effort-ing transforms from the reasonable pursuit of our goals into workaholism: a compulsive, even addictive drive to work. In today’s episode Forrest and Dr. Rick explore what wor...
Becoming Emotionally Agile with Dr. Susan David
Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson - September 04, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsForrest and Rick sit down with Dr. Susan David, the creator of the concept of Emotional Agility. Emotional agility is what allows us to navigate our complex emotions, make choices aligned with our values, and ultimately lead more authentic and fulfilling lives. They begin by discussing the four p...
Impermanence Anxiety: How to Live While Letting Go
Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson - August 28, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsThe only constant in life is change. Moments come and go, people enter and leave our lives, and we ourselves grow, change, and eventually pass away. While this is an obvious fact of life, we usually let it blend into the background, and coming face-to-face with it can fill us with understandable ...
Metabolism, Brain Energy, and Mental Health with Dr. Chris Palmer
Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson - August 21, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsDr. Chris Palmer, assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, joins Forrest to discuss the relationship between metabolic function and mental illness. They discuss Dr. Palmer’s work with patients suffering from severe conditions like schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, ps...
Emotional Intelligence: Improving Self-Awareness, Self-Regulation, and Empathy
Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson - August 14, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsEmotional intelligence is considered an essential trait for everything from being a desirable romantic partner to having a successful career. But what do we really mean when we say “emotional intelligence,” and how can we become emotionally intelligent over time? In today’s episode Dr. Rick and F...
Neuroplasticity Tools to Change Your (and your kid’s) Brain with Dr. Caroline Leaf
Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson - August 07, 2023 10:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsOur thoughts, emotions, and experiences can reshape the very structure of our brains, allowing it to adapt and change over time. This is known as neuroplasticity, and while it’s present throughout our lives the younger we are the more powerful it is. On today’s episode, Dr. Caroline Leaf joins R...
So You Want to Be a Therapist?
Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson - July 31, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsOver the last 10 years interest in therapy has boomed, and with the greater demand for therapists more people than ever are considering pursuing a career in mental health. On today’s episode Forrest speaks to five therapists and therapists-in-training to learn the lessons they wish they’d known w...
Dan Harris: Mindfulness, Fear, and Love Without the Cringe
Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson - July 24, 2023 10:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsDan Harris, author of 10% Happier, joins Dr. Rick and Forrest for a wide-ranging, open, and personal conversation. They explore dealing with anxiety and fear, sustaining a mindfulness practice, and accepting our nature while leaning into a new version of ourselves. Along the way they talk about t...
Dealing with Criticism, Anxiety, and Dysfunctional Family Systems: July Mailbag
Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson - July 17, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsForrest and Dr. Rick open up the mailbag and answer questions from listeners. They explore how we can thoughtfully take the input of other people, identify and meet our needs, deal with anxiety and the fear of failure, and approach a conversation about drug use with teenagers. You’ll also learn s...
Simplifying Self-Help: 7 Lessons for a Lifetime of Well-Being
Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson - July 10, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsThere is a lot of complicated advice out there (including on this podcast) for how to improve our well-being. In this episode, Forrest and Dr. Rick simplify the lessons they’ve learned from over 100 experts and 300 episodes. They explore the importance of individual context, focusing on what we c...
How to Become Securely Attached
Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson - July 03, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsIn today’s episode, Forrest and Dr. Rick focus on one of the most common, and most important, questions they get about attachment theory: can we heal our attachment wounds, and become more securely attached? They explore the basics of attachment theory, whether people can change their attachment...
Time Management for Mortals with Oliver Burkeman
Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson - June 26, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsThe average human will live for roughly 4000 weeks. Foregrounding this can be a source of stress, leading us to constantly run from one task to another. Or, it can be a source of meaning and purpose, nudging us to focus on what really matters. In this episode, Forrest is joined by bestselling aut...
Overcoming Procrastination: Unleashing Motivation and Creating a Pursuit Mindset
Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson - June 19, 2023 10:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsWe've all experienced that frustrating feeling of knowing that we should be doing something, and yet struggling to take action. Join Forrest and Dr. Rick as they explore how we can overcome avoidance and procrastination, unlock our motivation, and cultivate a "pursuit mindset." They discuss intr...
Staying Curious, Embracing Change, and Relating to Media with Michael Krasny
Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson - June 12, 2023 10:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsRick and Forrest are joined by award-winning journalist Michael Krasny for an episode focused on how to stay curious, navigate times of transition, and relate to the modern media landscape in healthy ways. They use Michael’s recent experience with “retirement” as a jumping off point to explore ho...
How to Change Your Life: Self-Efficacy, Learned Helplessness, and Growth Mindset
Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson - June 05, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsIf you’re tired of feeling stuck, this one’s for you. Dr. Rick and Forrest explore how we can overcome learned helplessness and change our lives by developing self-efficacy: the ability to influence our environments and control our motivation and behavior. Key topics include why we get stuck, the...
How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome: Self-Doubt, Confidence, and Authenticity
Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson - May 29, 2023 10:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsForrest and Dr. Rick explore how to overcome imposter syndrome, the common psychological experience of self-doubt and feeling like a fraud. You'll learn why even very accomplished, capable people experience imposter syndrome, strategies to break free from the cycle of self-doubt, and how to move ...
Self-Help Fads and Finding What Really Works with mindbodygreen CEO Jason Wachob
Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson - May 22, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsThere’s an enormous amount of advice out there in the self-help world…and much of it isn’t very good. Jason Wachob, the Founder and Co-CEO of mindbodygreen, joins Forrest and Dr. Rick to separate fact from fiction and clarify what really matters. They explore the importance of finding joy in the ...
Attachment Theory and Emotionally Focused Therapy with Dr. Sue Johnson
Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson - May 15, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsDr. Sue Johnson, the founder of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), joins Dr. Rick and Forrest to explore how insights from attachment theory can transform our relationships. They discuss how attachment theory provides a map for understanding relationships, the challenges of making skills learned ...
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