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Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson

Rick Hanson, Ph.D., Forrest Hanson
Mental Health
Mindfulness
Relationships
Therapy
Anxiety
Self-Compassion
Trauma
Emotional Regulation
Psychology
Attachment Theory
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Psychoanalysis
Self-Awareness
Emotional Intelligence
Social Anxiety
ADHD
Self-Improvement
Depression
Personal Development
Complex PTSD

Forrest Hanson is joined by clinical psychologist (and his dad) Dr. Rick Hanson and a world-class group of experts to explore the practical science of lasting well-being. Conversations focus on the key insights from psychology, science, and contemplative practice that you need to build reliable inner strengths, overcome your challenges, and get the most out of life. New episodes every Monday.

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Pain psychologist Dr. Rachel Zoffness joins Forrest and Dr. Rick to explore what pain is, why it can persist long after an injury has healed, and what actually helps. Rachel explains why the brain, rather than the body part that hurts, is what constr... more

Dr. Rick and Forrest talk about what separates people-pleasing from the fawn response, and why those differences affect what actually helps. They trace the surprising history behind both ideas, explain each’s relationship with trauma, and answer comm... more

Forrest is joined by his parents, psychologist Dr. Rick Hanson and nutritionist Jan Hanson, to discuss "Depleted Mother Syndrome:” the exhaustion, brain fog, and low mood so many mothers experience. They talk about how Jan hit bottom in the years aft... more

We’ve all been told to “feel our feelings,” but what does that actually mean, and how do you do it? Forrest talks with trauma therapist Simone Saunders about how to go from knowing your patterns to being able to do something about them when things ge... more

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Dr. Rachel Zofness
Pain psychologist, UCSF Clinical Professor; author of Tell Me Where It Hurts
UCSF School of Medicine; Stanford讲义; author
Episode: The New Science of Pain: It's Not Just Physical with Dr. Rachel Zoffness
Jan Hanson
Mother, acupuncturist, co-author of Mother Nurture and A Happy Healthy Mom
Co-authors: Mother Nurture; A Happy Healthy Mom
Episode: Depleted Mother Syndrome: Why Moms Burn Out, and How to Recover with Jan Hanson
Simone Saunders
Trauma therapist, founder of the Cognitive Corner Group Practice
Cognitive Corner Group Practice
Episode: How to Feel Your Feelings with Simone Saunders
Mary-Frances O'Connor
Professor of Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry, University of Arizona; directs Grief, Loss, and Social Stress Laboratory
University of Arizona
Episode: The Grieving Body: How to Heal After Loss with Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor
Milissa Kaufman
Trauma psychiatrist at McLean Hospital; co-director of the Dissociative Disorders and Trauma Research Program
McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School
Episode: Understanding Dissociation and DID: What It's Really Like, and How People Recover w/ Dr. Milissa Kaufman and Dr. Lauren Lebois
Lauren Labois
Cognitive neuroscientist; assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School
Harvard Medical School
Episode: Understanding Dissociation and DID: What It's Really Like, and How People Recover w/ Dr. Milissa Kaufman and Dr. Lauren Lebois
Sonja Lyubomirsky
Professor of psychology at UC Riverside; happiness researcher
University of California, Riverside
Episode: The Secret to Happiness: How to Feel Loved with Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky
Dr. Trisha Pasricha
Physician-scientist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School; author
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; Harvard Medical School
Episode: The Gut-Brain Connection: Anxiety, Depression, and Wellness Fads with Dr. Trisha Pasricha
Diego Perez
Meditator, poet, author of Inward, Clarity and Connection, How to Love Better
Yung Pueblo
Episode: Right Effort: When to Push and When to Let Go with Yung Pueblo

Hosts

Forrest Hanson
Host of the show and clinical psychologist by background with a focus on applying science to everyday well-being
Rick Hanson
Co-host and clinical psychologist who co-leads discussions on psychology, neuroscience, and practical well-being

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 6.8k ratings
  • Shorter?

    This is a very thoroughly detailed and informative podcast! I just wish it was shorter.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    perspective1
    United States17 days ago
  • Feel your Feeling with Simone Saunders

    The guest and topic were very well presented and included many helpful and interesting views.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kobused
    United States24 days ago
  • Exceptional Insight

    I’m studying to be a Somatic Traumatic Informed Coach, and Counsellor in the UK. I find your episodes so insightful and the father-son aspect so joyful as you bring your different experiences and knowledge together. I would love you to interview Hope Edelman about early mother loss, as this is my specialism through experiencing it and training with Hope, and I would very much like to hear your perspectives on this particular type of grief.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    StressageDiva
    United Kingdom25 days ago
  • Freud, in a positive light. Gross.

    First episode I played references Freud and his erotic background in a positive context. Sick. If you know anything about Freud, you know.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    America_First 🇺🇸
    United Statesa month ago
  • The best!

    Love! The dynamic and different age between the hosts makes it amazing. Very good thank you I have learned so much.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brooklyn431
    United Statesa month ago

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Depleted Mother Syndrome: Why Moms Burn Out, and How to Recover with Jan Hanson
Q: What is the core framework you use for understanding the mother's experience?
A biopsychosocial model that considers challenges, vulnerabilities, and resources, recognizing that both physical and social health must be addressed to support mothers.
Depleted Mother Syndrome: Why Moms Burn Out, and How to Recover with Jan Hanson
Q: What practical steps helped you reset the relationship when it started to fray?
Small, consistent acts of communication, warmth, and occasional physical affection, implemented over 5-20 minute windows, made a big difference in keeping the relationship connected.
Depleted Mother Syndrome: Why Moms Burn Out, and How to Recover with Jan Hanson
Q: What was happening between you two as to what generated the extra layer of conflict after kids arrived?
We realized there were multiple pressures—sharing the load, intimacy, and maintaining a sense of partnership—and we worked on communicating openly, creating schedules, and negotiating needs to stay on the same team.
How to Feel Your Feelings with Simone Saunders
Q: What is the role of agency and autonomy in healing?
Healing is framed as an evolving relationship with the body and emotions, where the individual regains autonomy by noticing, choosing, and sometimes slowing down to allow the nervous system to adapt, rather than being a passive recipient of therapy.
How to Feel Your Feelings with Simone Saunders
Q: How do you begin helping someone who is not actively in therapy?
Start with psychoeducation about the nervous system and the window of tolerance, then teach practical steps like noticing sensations, naming them, and gradually testing new responses in a safe, controlled way.

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What is Being Well about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, science-driven exploration of well-being, psychology, and personal growth conducted as thoughtful conversations between a father–son host duo and leading experts. Episodes balance behavioral science, neuroscience, and contemplative practice to offer approachable tools for stress, relationships, burnout, and emotional health, often pairing clinical insight with real-life applications. Noteworthy strengths include a clear, structured format, evidence-based guidance, and a warm, engaging dynamic between hosts that makes complex topics feel accessible. The show tends to feature researchers, clinicians, and thought leaders who translate theory into actionable practices for everyday life, making it a potential match for listeners see... more

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