Jonathan Fields: Good life consists of a combination of hedonic and you demonic well being both the hedonic well being, which I'm experiencing a lot of right now Jonathan with you. He says that generally almost every why boils down into one of these three categories. People want to serve, they want to help, even if it's painful even if it puts them at risk,. They want to contribute independent of any personal payoff in terms of their quality of life, broadly. That's how I relate to your question. What's the why.
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 strangers, and embrace shaping the world to be a better place?
Turns out, there just might be. And, this is where we’re headed today with my guest, Rick Hanson. As a psychologist, best-selling author, and expert on positive neuroplasticity, Rick has lectured at some of the world's top institutions and is here to share his insights on how to warm your heart, see the person behind the eyes, and ultimately shape the world to be a better place.
TW: brief mention of suicidal thoughts
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