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Dr. Rick Hanson and Forrest Hanson explore the practical science of lasting well-being, and teach you how to build reliable inner strengths, overcome your challenges, and get the most out of life.
In a world where perfectionism and self-criticism often go hand in hand, it’s easy to forget that we’re already carrying enough. Instead of adding to our burdens, what if we were kinder to ourselves?
Listen to the August 19th, 2024 episode of the podcast with to learn more.
In this week's episode, shares a candid story about one of his early "resets" as a new dad. When .hanson was just a few months old, he realized that life as he knew it was "ooover"—and how crucial it is to collaborate with your partner when you have a child.
The arrival of a child changes everything, from how you make plans to how you understand your partner's needs. Parenting is all about teamwork, communication, and being there for each other in entirely new ways.
Listen to the episode to learn more about how becoming a parent can shift your whole perspective—and why adapting to these changes together is key.
This quote from reminds us to open our hearts, to truly fall in love with our children, and to welcome the whirlwind of change they bring. Whether you’re a new parent or have been on this journey for years, this episode offers insights on how to navigate the highs, the lows, and everything in between.
Join and .hanson as they explore what it means to be a good dad (or mom!), the importance of supporting your partner, and why taking care of yourself is just as crucial as caring for your little one.
Listen to the episode Navigating Parenthood: What Every Dad Needs to Know at the link in our bio!
What's the one thing we could do for a generation that would have the greatest impact of all? It would be to make the care of mothers the number one public priority.
Join and .hanson as they explore what it means to be a good dad (or mom!), the importance of supporting your partner, and why taking care of yourself is just as crucial as caring for your little one.
Listen to the episode Navigating Parenthood: What Every Dad Needs to Know at the link in our bio!
Swipe to learn four essential steps to help you strengthen your resilience in uncertain times. ➡️
In our latest episode of the podcast, .hanson and explore how to navigate the challenges of living in an unpredictable world. From managing anxiety to finding purpose in our actions, building resilience is key to thriving despite the uncertainties we face.
Listen to the episode, Living in an Anxious World, at the link in our bio.
Sometimes, we tend to focus on overwhelming global issues, which can end up making us feel helpless. While it’s important to care about these large-scale challenges, .hanson shares the value of taking action locally—whether that’s through volunteering, supporting community causes, or offering kindness to those around us.
The conversation encourages us to consider how small, meaningful actions in our own communities can complement our concerns about global issues.
Listen to the full episode, where .hanson and discuss how to navigate these topics and empower ourselves to take action in an anxious world.
Overthinking can drain our mental and emotional energy. When we get stuck in our heads, we can easily spiral into anxiety and stress, but by shifting our focus to what we can actually do, we regain a sense of control and feel empowered to take action.
This episode is all about finding balance—between thought and action, between worrying about the future and living in the present. .hanson and dive into practical strategies to help break the cycle of overthinking and create more meaningful, fulfilling lives.
Tune into the episode, Living in an Anxious World, at the link in our bio to learn more.
"Grieving is loving. We don't grieve unless we love."
In this week's episode of the podcast, and .hanson discuss the challenges of living in an anxious world and explore how our emotions, like grief, are deeply connected to what we care about most. sheds light on the idea that grief is more than just pain—it's a profound expression of love and value. This conversation takes us through how understanding our grief can help us build resilience, find meaning, and ultimately heal.
Throughout the episode, they also discuss how to navigate feelings of anxiety, uncertainty, and overwhelm by focusing on what we can control and contribute in our daily lives. It’s about finding balance, accepting what we can’t change, and empowering ourselves to act where we can make a difference.
Listen to the episode at the link in our bio.
In today's podcast episode, .hanson and dive into the challenges of living in an anxious world.
This episode explores how we can maintain our mental health amidst uncertainty, focusing on acceptance, resilience, and taking meaningful action in our lives. Listen to the episode, Living in an Anxious World, to learn how to navigate these times with a balanced perspective and a sense of agency, even when the world feels chaotic.
How do you know if your perfectionism is serving you or holding you back? Therapist and author suggests asking yourself two key questions:
1. How am I striving?
2. Why am I striving?
If the answer to "How am I striving?" is I'm striving in a way that hurts me and the people around me, that's negative perfectionism.
If the answer to "Why am I striving?" is because once I achieve the thing, then I'll finally feel worthy, that's unhealthy perfectionism.
Listen to this week's episode, Embracing Perfectionism with Katherine Morgan Schafler, to hear the rest of the conversation.
We often get caught up in chasing future goals, believing that happiness and fulfillment are just around the corner—if only we achieve that next milestone. But as therapist and author reminds us in her book, The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control, “You will never experience the future; you’re always and only in the present moment. If you’re waiting on the future to feel joy, you will never feel joy.”
Perfectionism can rob us of the joy that’s available to us right now, in the here and now. Listen to our latest episode to learn how to shift to a mindset of finding joy and fulfillment in the present moment.
In this week's episode, emphasizes that you don’t need to do anything to earn your wholeness. This idea challenges the perfectionist mindset, which often leads individuals to believe that they must achieve certain standards or accomplish specific goals to be considered "whole" or worthy.
Can you relate to this feeling?
Listen to the episode via the link in our bio to learn more. The episode is titled Embracing Perfectionism with Katherine Morgan Schafler.
In The Perfectionist’s Guide to Losing Control, therapist and author breaks down the five distinct types of perfectionists. Swipe through to discover the different types, and listen to this week's episode, Embracing Perfectionism, to learn more.
Which type are you? Let us know in the comments!
This week on the podcast, .hanson is joined by , author of The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control.
In the episode, you'll learn the five types of perfectionists, how to harness your strengths without falling into the traps of unrealistic standards, and explore the power of self-compassion.
In the latest episode of the podcast, .hanson and explore the concept of the Shadow, as defined by legendary psychiatrist Carl Jung.
Often, we hide parts of ourselves that we find uncomfortable or unappealing. These hidden parts, or our "Shadow," can include anything from suppressed emotions to disowned traits. But did you know that by bringing these aspects into the light, we can actually improve our relationships?
When we acknowledge and accept these hidden parts, we become more whole and authentic versions of ourselves. This self-awareness allows us to interact with others more openly and honestly, fostering deeper connections and understanding.
Learn more about the Shadow by listening to the episode at the link in our bio.
The quote on the graphic reads: Our relationships get a lot better when we start seeing some of the aspects of ourselves that we have pushed away.
In today's culture, we often try to manage our minds like a train schedule. But the truth is, our inner world is messy, chaotic, and beautifully wild.
emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with this inner wilderness, much like we need to reconnect with the natural world around us.
Listen to this week's episode at the link in our bio, titled, The Shadow: Individuation, Wholeness, and Becoming Your True Self.
In the November 21st, 2022, episode of the podcast, @.fhanson and are joined by and , authors of the book .
In the episode, they explore how couples can move beyond striving for fairness and embrace generosity to build stronger, happier relationships. Listen to the episode to learn practical tips on improving communication, balancing contributions, and fostering a mindset of appreciation.
The episode is titled Moving Beyond "Fair" to Build a Great Relationship with Nate and Kaley Klemp.
We all have hidden parts of ourselves—suppressed emotions, unacknowledged desires, and disowned traits. This collection is what Carl Jung famously called the shadow. But what if embracing these hidden aspects could lead to greater self-awareness and authenticity?
Swipe through our carousel to learn what the shadow is and how to integrate with it.
Interested in learning more? Listen to the full episode at the link in our bio.
In this clip from today's episode, shares an example of what shadow material might look like and how the parts of ourselves that we try to hide—our weaknesses, insecurities, or even repressed desires—can influence our behavior towards others.
Learn more in today's episode, The Shadow: Individuation, Wholeness, and Becoming Your True Self. You can watch it on all podcasting platforms or find it at the link in our bio.
In podcast episode, How to Become Self-Confident, and .hanson dive into the topic of self-confidence and how it shapes our ability to navigate life's challenges. They discuss the importance of building self-confidence not just through achievements, but by releasing insecurities and embracing our inherent worth.
They explore how confidence is often mistakenly tied solely to capability, when in reality, it also involves trusting our ability to learn and grow from experiences. The episode highlights the significance of internalizing positive experiences, redefining what success looks like, and the value of supportive relationships in boosting our self-confidence. It involves a balance of self-compassion and high standards, avoiding a focus on self-doubt.
This episode aired on October 16th, 2023.
Here are five helpful ways to handle defenses in your relationships. Make sure to save this for later!
Navigating through defenses can be tough, but with the right approach, you can foster deeper connections and healthier interactions. The latest episode of the podcast, Dealing with Other People’s Defenses, discusses this more in-depth. Listen at the link in our bio!
In this clip from this week's episode of the podcast, .hanson talks about fundamental attribution error, which is our tendency to judge other people's mistakes as being based on their character or personality flaws, while attributing our own bad behavior to external or more situational factors that are outside of our control.
In other words, we tend to cut ourselves breaks that we don't cut other people because we have a more complete picture of why we did what we did.
Listen to this week's episode, Dealing with Other People’s Defenses, at the link in our bio.
For a lot of people, just feeling heard and validated in the face of their defenses can be incredibly powerful.
.hanson and discuss dealing with other people's defences in depth in this week's episode, available at the link in our bio.
In today's episode of the podcast, .hanson and dive deep into the complexities of dealing with other people's defenses. They explore how psychological defenses serve crucial functions in protecting us from stress and anxiety and why it can be so challenging to address them in relationships.
They discuss topics like:
-The importance of empathy and understanding the motivations behind defenses.
-Practical strategies for fostering open and safe communication.
-How to support personal growth without triggering defensive reactions.
Listen to the episode, Dealing with Other People’s Defenses, at the link in our bio.
Listen to this week's podcast episode to learn more about how self-awareness can be both a gift and a challenge. It's about understanding that your self-impact is what truly shapes your life. Focus on your own growth and well-being, rather than getting lost in the opinions of others.
The episode is titled, If You’re “Too Self-Aware,” Listen to This.
Ever wonder why some habits are so hard to change? In the latest episode of the podcast, and .hanson break down the four stages of growth that everyone goes through on their journey to self-improvement.
Learn more about how to navigate these stages and make lasting changes in our latest episode, available at the link in our bio.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by your own thoughts? In the latest episode of the podcast, .hanson and discuss self-awareness and its potential pitfalls. Self-awareness is a crucial tool for personal growth, but without proper regulation, it can lead to overwhelm, anxiety, and self-consciousness.
They discuss practical strategies to balance self-awareness, maintain emotional regulation, and embrace authenticity.
Listen to the episode at the link in our bio.
The best possible strategy to get inclusion and friendship from other people is to be a good listener.
Listen to this week's episode to learn how genuine interest in others can transform your social interactions and help you build deeper, more meaningful connections.
The full episode is available now at the link in our bio.
In this week's episode of the podcast, and .hanson dive deep into the world of self-awareness and its impact on our lives. While self-awareness is crucial for identifying our strengths and vulnerabilities, it can also lead to overwhelm and self-consciousness if not properly managed.
Listen in as they explore:
- The benefits and challenges of self-awareness.
- How to move from self-consciousness to authenticity.
- The role of healthy self-reflection.
- Practical strategies to develop ego strength and overcome excessive self-consciousness.
Swipe through for simple and effective ways to move through and get on the other side of a depressed mood.
Listen to this week's episode, How to Get Out of a Depressed Mood, to learn more.
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In this week's episode, @rickhansonphd shares a candid story about one of his early "resets" as a new dad. When @f.hanson was just a few months old, he realized that life as he knew it was "ooover"—and how crucial it is to collaborate with your partner when you have a child. The arrival of a child changes everything, from how you make plans to how you understand your partner's needs. Parenting is all about teamwork, communication, and being there for each other in entirely new ways. Listen to the episode to learn more about how becoming a parent can shift your whole perspective—and why adapting to these changes together is key. #beingwellpodcast #parentingwisdom #fatherhood #mindfulparenting #familybonding #parenthoodjourney #parenting #gentleparenting #parentingjourney
What's the one thing we could do for a generation that would have the greatest impact of all? It would be to make the care of mothers the number one public priority. Join @rickhansonphd and @f.hanson as they explore what it means to be a good dad (or mom!), the importance of supporting your partner, and why taking care of yourself is just as crucial as caring for your little one. Listen to the episode Navigating Parenthood: What Every Dad Needs to Know at the link in our bio! #beingwellpodcast #parentingwisdom #fatherhood #mindfulparenting #familybonding #parenthoodjourney #parenting #gentleparenting #mothers #mothering
Sometimes, we tend to focus on overwhelming global issues, which can end up making us feel helpless. While it’s important to care about these large-scale challenges, @f.hanson shares the value of taking action locally—whether that’s through volunteering, supporting community causes, or offering kindness to those around us. The conversation encourages us to consider how small, meaningful actions in our own communities can complement our concerns about global issues. Listen to the full episode, where @f.hanson and @rickhansonphd discuss how to navigate these topics and empower ourselves to take action in an anxious world. #beingwellpodcast #mentalhealthmatters #anxietyrelief #stressmanagement #personalgrowth #innerstrength #resilience #socialjustice #takeaction
In today's podcast episode, @f.hanson and @rickhansonphd dive into the challenges of living in an anxious world. This episode explores how we can maintain our mental health amidst uncertainty, focusing on acceptance, resilience, and taking meaningful action in our lives. Listen to the episode, Living in an Anxious World, to learn how to navigate these times with a balanced perspective and a sense of agency, even when the world feels chaotic. #beingwellpodcast #mentalhealthmatters #anxietyrelief #stressmanagement #personalgrowth #innerstrength #resilience
How do you know if your perfectionism is serving you or holding you back? Therapist and author @katherinemorganschaffler suggests asking yourself two key questions: 1. How am I striving? 2. Why am I striving? If the answer to "How am I striving?" is I'm striving in a way that hurts me and the people around me, that's negative perfectionism. If the answer to "Why am I striving?" is because once I achieve the thing, then I'll finally feel worthy, that's unhealthy perfectionism. Listen to this week's episode, Embracing Perfectionism with Katherine Morgan Schafler, to hear the rest of the conversation. #perfectionism #perfection #perfectionist #mentalhealth #selfcompassion #katherinemorganschafler #beingwell #psychology #personalgrowth
This week on the podcast, @f.hanson is joined by @katherinemorganschafler, author of The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control. In the episode, you'll learn the five types of perfectionists, how to harness your strengths without falling into the traps of unrealistic standards, and explore the power of self-compassion. #perfectionism #perfection #perfectionist #mentalhealth #selfcompassion #katherinemorganschafler #beingwell #psychology #personalgrowth
In today's culture, we often try to manage our minds like a train schedule. But the truth is, our inner world is messy, chaotic, and beautifully wild. @rickhansonphd emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with this inner wilderness, much like we need to reconnect with the natural world around us. Listen to this week's episode at the link in our bio, titled, The Shadow: Individuation, Wholeness, and Becoming Your True Self. #beingwellpodcast #carljung #jungianpsychology #shadowwork #selfawareness #personalgrowth #authenticity #nature
In this clip from today's episode, @rickhansonphd shares an example of what shadow material might look like and how the parts of ourselves that we try to hide—our weaknesses, insecurities, or even repressed desires—can influence our behavior towards others. Learn more in today's episode, The Shadow: Individuation, Wholeness, and Becoming Your True Self. You can watch it on all podcasting platforms or find it at the link in our bio. #beingwellpodcast #carljung #jungianpsychology #shadowwork #selfawareness #personalgrowth #authenticity
In this clip from this week's episode of the podcast, @f.hanson talks about fundamental attribution error, which is our tendency to judge other people's mistakes as being based on their character or personality flaws, while attributing our own bad behavior to external or more situational factors that are outside of our control. In other words, we tend to cut ourselves breaks that we don't cut other people because we have a more complete picture of why we did what we did. Listen to this week's episode, Dealing with Other People’s Defenses, at the link in our bio. #beingwellpodcast #mentalhealthmatters #defensive #defensemechanisms #personalgrowth #growthmindset #psychologypodcast #healingjourney #fundamentalattributionerror
In today's episode of the podcast, @f.hanson and @rickhansonphd dive deep into the complexities of dealing with other people's defenses. They explore how psychological defenses serve crucial functions in protecting us from stress and anxiety and why it can be so challenging to address them in relationships. They discuss topics like: -The importance of empathy and understanding the motivations behind defenses. -Practical strategies for fostering open and safe communication. -How to support personal growth without triggering defensive reactions. Listen to the episode, Dealing with Other People’s Defenses, at the link in our bio. #beingwellpodcast #mentalhealthmatters #defensive #defensemechanisms #personalgrowth #growthmindset #psychologypodcast #healingjourney #healthyrelationships
The best possible strategy to get inclusion and friendship from other people is to be a good listener. Listen to this week's episode to learn how genuine interest in others can transform your social interactions and help you build deeper, more meaningful connections. The full episode is available now at the link in our bio. #SelfAwareness #Mindfulness #GoodListener #Inclusion #Friendship #MentalHealth #PersonalGrowth #BeingWellPodcast #RickHanson #ForrestHanson #Authenticity #Psychology #PsychologyPodcast
In this week's episode of the podcast, @rickhansonphd and @f.hanson dive deep into the world of self-awareness and its impact on our lives. While self-awareness is crucial for identifying our strengths and vulnerabilities, it can also lead to overwhelm and self-consciousness if not properly managed. Listen in as they explore: - The benefits and challenges of self-awareness. - How to move from self-consciousness to authenticity. - The role of healthy self-reflection. - Practical strategies to develop ego strength and overcome excessive self-consciousness. #SelfAwareness #SelfConsciousness #Mindfulness #MentalHealth #PersonalGrowth #BeingWellPodcast #RickHanson #ForrestHanson #Authenticity #EgoStrength
Do you have a growth buddy in your life you're thankful for? Tag them in the comments! Positive relationships are really important. Sometimes we need growth buddies, people who will just be there to support and help us - and it's an honor to be invited into that role. In this week's episode, @rickhansonphd and @f.hanson talk about the importance of social support and the benefits of small, manageable actions to build momentum in managing depression. The episode is titled How to Get Out of a Depressed Mood. #beingwellpodcast #psychology #psychologypodcast #mentalhealth #depressionhelp #selfcompassion #mindfulness
In today's episode of the podcast, @rickhansonphd and @f.hanson dive into the complexities of depression and how to break free from it. Discover practical tips on self-compassion, mindfulness, and the power of small actions. They discuss compassionate insights and strategies to help you or a loved one manage and alleviate a depressed mood. Listen to the episode at the link in our bio! #beingwellpodcast #psychology #psychologypodcast #mentalhealth #depressionhelp #selfcompassion #mindfulness
In this clip, @rickhansonphd shares insights on overcoming the fear of the unknown by acknowledging the boredom of routine. It's natural to feel stuck in the daily grind, but embracing novelty and shaking things up can lead to growth and prevent stagnation. Tune in to our latest episode, Why You’re Stuck and How to Fix It, to learn how to break free from the monotony and embrace change with confidence. #PsychologyPodcast #DrRickHanson #FeelingStuck #ChangeIsHard #EmbraceChange #GrowthMindset #OvercomingFear #PersonalGrowth #BreakTheRoutine #MindsetShift #BeingWell
It's really important to recognize how hard it is to change in the face of a lot of environmental resistance. This includes friends, families, relatives, culture, social systems, etc. It's also important to recognize how important it is to do what we can to change those external factors, which then can help things change on the inside. Listen to this week's episode, Why You’re Stuck…and How to Fix It with @rickhansonphd and @f.hanson at the link in our bio. #beingwellpodcast #rickhanson #forresthanson #feelingstuck #mentalblocks #personalgrowthjourney #mindsetshift #psychologyofstuck #changeishard #buildingnewhabits #psychologypodcast
@f.hanson and @rickhansonphd answer some really thoughtful questions of yours in this week's mailbag episode. In this clip, they focus on how we can support friends and loved ones who are experiencing depression while also caring for ourselves. Listen to the rest of the episode at the link in our bio!
@f.hanson and @rickhansonphd answer your relationship questions in this week's mailbag episode, including how to establish healthy boundaries with somebody who is suffering. Listen to the rest of the episode at the link in our bio! #BeingWellPodcast #MentalHealth #RelationshipAdvice #Boundaries #DepressionSupport #AnxietyManagement #MentalHealthMatters #PsychologyPodcast
In this week's mailbag episode, @rickhansonphd and @f.hanson answer questions focused on strengthening our relationships. In this clip, they answer a question about navigating the often tricky dynamics of a partner’s relationship with their ex. They also explore: - how we can support friends and loved ones who are experiencing depression while also caring for ourselves, - managing different levels of capacity within a relationship, - maintaining self-worth and trust in the context of body image insecurities - repair in parent/child relationships - what we can do to manage anxieties about the future #BeingWellPodcast #MentalHealth #RelationshipAdvice #SelfWorth #DepressionSupport #AnxietyManagement #MentalHealthMatters #BodyImage #PsychologyPodcast
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