Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson Ep. 13: Remove the Bad with the Good
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Apr 2, 2018 Discover the intriguing concept of 'linking'—a method to soothe negative experiences with positive ones. Explore how this process works in the brain and learn practical tips to clear old painful memories. Hear about the powerful effects of self-compassion and social support, and the importance of matching positive experiences to specific triggers. Cautionary advice is also discussed, emphasizing the need for safety during the linking process. This insightful conversation offers a fresh perspective on emotional healing and resilience.
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How Linking Works
- Linking means holding a positive and negative experience in awareness at once.
- If the positive is larger it can soothe and eventually replace the negative.
Presentation Anxiety Example
- A person about to give a work presentation can hold anxiety alongside memories of reassurance or past competence.
- Holding those matched positives for 10–40 seconds calms and, over time, replaces the negative material.
Memory As Rebuilt Seeds
- Old painful material is stored as seeds and is rebuilt when triggered.
- During reconstruction it becomes vulnerable to change and can be altered with new experiences.
