Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson

Rick Hanson, Ph.D., Forrest Hanson
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23 snips
Jul 22, 2024 • 1h 6min

How to Get Out of a Depressed Mood

Exploring various interventions for dealing with depression, distinguishing between normal sadness and major depressive disorder, importance of social support, benefits of sunlight on mood, mindfulness practices to counteract rumination, techniques for transitioning to a more positive self-concept, and the significance of self-compassion in navigating through a depressed mood.
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82 snips
Jul 15, 2024 • 1h 17min

Why You’re Stuck, and How to Fix It

Explore why you're stuck and how to fix it with insights on self-acceptance, motivation, fear of the unknown, and breaking through plateaus. Discover tips for personal growth and overcoming obstacles in a candid discussion between the hosts and a clinical psychologist.
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Jul 8, 2024 • 1h 12min

Depression and Self-Care, Accepting Love, and Building Stronger Relationships: July Mailbag

Topics discussed include supporting loved ones with depression, managing different levels of capacity in relationships, body image insecurities, navigating partner's past relationships, and anxieties about parenting. The hosts also share personal anecdotes on repairing relationships, acknowledging mistakes, and setting boundaries for healthy connections.
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54 snips
Jul 1, 2024 • 1h 5min

How to Become a Disciplined Person

In this podcast, Forrest and Dr. Rick delve into the complexities of developing discipline. They discuss the importance of finding reward in necessary tasks, understanding your self-concept, breaking tasks into smaller parts, and staying motivated. The podcast offers valuable insights on embracing discipline, self-regulation, and finding fulfillment in everyday tasks.
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49 snips
Jun 24, 2024 • 1h 22min

Psychological Defenses: How to Understand (and change) Your Mind and Behavior

Dive into psychological defenses with Dr. Rick and Forrest, exploring how they shape behavior and relationships. Learn about defense mechanisms like repression and projection, and how to navigate shame and guilt. Discover practical strategies for handling defenses and helping others. Explore the importance of distress tolerance and integrating repressed emotions for personal growth.
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40 snips
Jun 17, 2024 • 1h 13min

The Fawn Response: People Pleasing, Self-Abandonment, and Standing Up for Yourself

Dr. Rick and Forrest explore the fawn stress response, discussing people pleasing, self-abandonment, weak boundaries, and self-sacrifice. They cover the roots of fawning and provide tools for healthy boundaries and self-acceptance. Key topics include power imbalances, personal history leading to fawning, shame, self-expression, and becoming your own source of safety.
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18 snips
Jun 10, 2024 • 54min

How to Create a Secure Relationship with Elizabeth Ferreira

Somatic trauma therapist Elizabeth Ferreira discusses creating secure relationships, trauma's impact, working through disagreements, changing relationship dynamics, supporting partners, different relationship styles, choosing love, and expressing needs positively.
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5 snips
Jun 3, 2024 • 1h 10min

Becoming Self-Confident, Learning Healthy Relationship Skills, and Trusting Yourself: June Mailbag

Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson tackle topics like dealing with negative people, overcoming avoidance in relationships, seeking healthy support, building self-confidence, and handling criticism from aging parents in this insightful and practical podcast episode.
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49 snips
May 27, 2024 • 1h 23min

The Psychology of Manifesting: How to Create the Life You Want

Explore the psychology of manifesting and changing thoughts to transform lives. Discuss the law of attraction, self-worth, and overcoming limiting beliefs. Embrace authenticity, consistency, and working with fear to create the life you want.
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53 snips
May 20, 2024 • 1h 19min

Understanding the “Flight” Response: Anxiety, Avoidance, and Feeling Safe

Exploring the flight response to stress, they delve into anxiety, avoidant behavior, and how to feel safe. They discuss the purpose of flight, building self-belief, managing anxiety, and overcoming self-sabotage. Practical tools like graduated exposure therapy are shared to navigate anxiety effectively.

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