Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson

Dr. Peter Levine, a Somatic psychology legend, discusses trauma recovery through body-based approaches. Topics include resourcing experiences, creating safety, developing interoception, abandonment wounds, diverse perspectives in somatic work, and working with shame. Personal stories and insights on healing trauma are shared.

Dr. Rick and Forrest discuss recovering from a difficult childhood through reclaiming, resupplying, and repairing. They explore the impact of unmet needs, changing personal narratives, and developing agency. Tools like releasing repressed emotions, self-soothing, and envisioning positive experiences are highlighted. The importance of developing competency, letting go of the past, and naming desires are also emphasized.

Dr. Lindsay Gibson discusses emotional immaturity, its origins in childhood, and its impact on adult relationships. They explore role-self vs. authentic self, setting boundaries, and recognizing emotionally immature individuals. Practical tools for managing relationships and establishing healthy patterns are shared.

Dr. Meg Jay discusses the misconceptions of being in your 20s, navigating uncertainty, pitfalls of self-diagnosis and social media, building self-concept and identity capital, coping with anxiety, and finding evidence of being loved. The conversation emphasizes the importance of mental health and resilience during this transformative period.

Explore the freeze response to stress with Dr. Rick and Forrest as they discuss coping strategies, dissociation, and creating safety. Learn about stress responses in relationships, self-confidence, and managing tendencies in a relationship. Discover strategies for moving through dissociation, strengthening self-awareness, and seeing yourself as a source of safety.

Topics in this podcast include working with irrational fears, setting healthy boundaries in dysfunctional families, understanding evidence-based therapy, and navigating relationship challenges and parenting dilemmas. The hosts offer practical advice and techniques for building inner strength and fostering connections.

Discover insightful tips and advice on navigating your 20s, including the importance of embracing mentorship, finding your natural talents, avoiding codependent relationships, and focusing on where you have agency. Explore the value of meaningful relationships, creative expression, and appreciating your younger self, all while making informed choices to foster personal growth and fulfillment.

Explore self-abandonment and creating healthy relationships by setting boundaries, facing fears, and reframing beliefs. Learn about anxious attachment, self-referencing, and the balance between safety and authenticity. Discover the importance of internal security, navigating past expectations, and linking past wounds to present healing. Dive into relationship dynamics, inner self-image, and breaking repetitive patterns for personal growth.

Exploring emotional eating habits with Dr. Jud Brewer, discussing flawed diet approaches, neuroscience behind hunger cues, craving nature, and creating better offers for our brains. Insightful discussions on habit change through mindfulness, navigating food relationships, advocating for mindful eating, and prioritizing future self-care for behavioral freedom.

Learn how to regulate your emotions with somatic tools and create safety in therapy sessions. Elizabeth Ferreira shares insights on healing patterns of overregulation and offering practices for self-regulation. Discover the importance of movement, tapping, and finding a supportive community for emotional well-being.