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Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson

Rick Hanson, Ph.D., Forrest Hanson
Mindfulness
Therapy
Mental Health
ADHD
Happiness
Motivation
Generativity
Craving
Intergenerational Trauma
Self-Compassion
Joy
Complex Trauma
Anxiety
Personal Growth
Psychology
Creativity
Self-Determination Theory
Childhood Experiences
Depression
Coping Skills

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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Dr. Rick and Forrest open up the mailbag to answer listener questions about trauma and its impact on personality, boundaries, anger, and burnout. They discuss how to distinguish the authentic self from the patterns we needed to learn to survive, how ... more

Dr. Rick and Forrest explore the silent killer of relationships: resentment. They discuss resentment as a combination of perceived grievance (“I was wronged”) and helplessness (“and I can’t fix it”), before talking about how over-functioning and cont... more

Dr. Rick and Forrest explore humanistic psychology, the mid-20th century movement that redefined how therapists relate to clients. It challenged the pessimism of Freud and the mechanism of behaviorism, offering a more hopeful alternative: that our na... more

AI chatbots may already be the largest providers of mental health services in the United States, raising big questions about safety, effectiveness, and oversight. Dr. Rick and Forrest are joined by Dr. Nick Jacobson to explore the risks and opportuni... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Nick Jacobson
Associate professor of Biomedical Data Science, Psychiatry, and Computer Science at Dartmouth and developer of Therabot.
Dartmouth College
Episode: AI Therapy Deep Dive: Can a Chatbot Be Your Therapist? w/ Dr. Nick Jacobson
Meg Josephson
Therapist and author of the book Are You Mad at Me?
Episode: People Pleasing and the Fawn Response with Meg Josephson
Brandy Wyant
Licensed clinical social worker and therapist, expert on Limerence
Episode: Limerence: The Psychology of Romantic Obsession with Brandy Wyant
Mingyur Rinpoche
An incredible teacher of Tibetan Buddhism and meditation.
Guiding teacher of the Tergar meditation community
Episode: Mingyur Rinpoche: A Meditation Master on Anxiety, Awareness, and Awakening
Dr. William von Hippel
Evolutionary psychologist and professor at the University of Queensland
Episode: Why Modern Life Doesn't Make Us Happy, and How to Fix It with Dr. William von Hippel
Justin Real
Works in sports and is a startup founder
Startup Founder
Episode: Rethinking Masculinity: Strength and Connection w/ Terry and Justin Real
Terry Real
Renowned couples therapist and founder of Relational Life Therapy
Relational Life Therapy
Episode: Terry Real: Relationships, Trauma, and Inner Child Work
Kimberley Quinlan
Licensed therapist specializing in anxiety disorders and OCD.
Host of Your Anxiety Toolkit
Episode: OCD and Anxiety Disorders with Kimberley Quinlan
Dr. Scott Eilers
Clinical psychologist, coach, and author
For When Everything Is Burning
Episode: Living with Depression with Dr. Scott Eilers

Hosts

Forrest Hanson
Host of Being Well, focusing on practical science of lasting well-being and emotional resilience.
Dr. Rick Hanson
Co-host and clinical psychologist with expertise in mental health and contemplative practices.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 6.2k ratings
  • Very good!

    Very good podcast in a age when not everybody have access to a mental health professional (therapy). Thank you for your initiative. God bless your work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RafaMaya2020
    Canadaa month ago
  • The Wrap Up

    Always appreciate Forrest's wrap up and framing and presentation of each episode... well done.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Diane1948
    United Statesa month ago
  • Excellent and helpful

    It is incredibly refreshing to listen to two intelligent, secure, compassionate and understanding men and learn so much from them just being themselves. Their style of communication is exactly what I need to understand the ideas they discuss, otherwise it feels quite robotic and hollow. I only found this podcast recently but had watched these two on YouTube before, I look forward to going through each episode and learning more. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cpcon95
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • A beautifully researched podcast

    No cliches or drama in this kindly and informative podcast.I have been listening for sometime now and never miss an episode.It enhances the ability to lead a good life in all circumstances from the more deeply psychological to practical daily life advice thoughtfully given with respect to all.So very well done.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sellylou
    Francea month ago
  • so formulaic

    Another ‘word salad’ of a wellness podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    elb*
    United Kingdom2 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the podcast's focus on well-researched topics, the quality of its expert guests, and the approachable conversations that stimulate personal reflection.
Negative feedback has noted occasional critiques related to presentation style or pacing, but overall listener satisfaction remains high.
Some listeners have expressed that the content resonates deeply with their personal experiences and provides practical insights into mental health challenges.
The father-son dynamic between the hosts is frequently highlighted as a source of warmth and relatability, enhancing the listening experience.

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The Psychology of Resentment: Over-Functioning, Repression, and Repair
Q: What are the benefits of resentment?
Resentment can signify unmet needs or unresolved communication.
The Psychology of Resentment: Over-Functioning, Repression, and Repair
Q: How do we handle these normal responses to being wronged without taking the bitter poison of resentment?
The importance of distinguishing between healthy anger and unhealthy resentment is highlighted.
AI Therapy Deep Dive: Can a Chatbot Be Your Therapist? w/ Dr. Nick Jacobson
Q: What do you think about people using AI tools as effectively their therapist?
Nick emphasizes that while AI chatbots can provide support, they often lack the depth needed for evidence-based treatment, particularly for serious mental health issues.
AI Therapy Deep Dive: Can a Chatbot Be Your Therapist? w/ Dr. Nick Jacobson
Q: Do you think that Rick is going to be out of a job in like five-ish years?
Nick suggests that the technology will get more effective, but will never replace therapists due to the significant need for mental health providers.
How to Have a (Good) Life Crisis: Authenticity, Healthy Discontent, and the Anxiety of Choice
Q: Is this a topic that has been really real for some of the people that you've worked with dad?
It's very often in the background, you have a couple come in the door, let's say a typical heterosexual couple, they've got a couple of kids in grade school.

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

This podcast provides a platform for engaging conversations centered around well-being, mental health, and personal growth. It explores various psychological concepts and therapeutic strategies through discussions with renowned experts in the field. Topics range from emotional awareness and relationship dynamics to analyzing complex psychological conditions like Limerence and anxiety disorders. By combining scientific insights with practical advice, it aims to equip listeners with tools for personal development and emotional resilience, addressing both individual struggles and broader societal themes such as masculinity and emotional intelligence. A key feature is the authentic father-son dynamic between the hosts, which adds a unique warmt... more

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2. Meg Josephson
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8. Kimberley Quinlan

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