Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson

The podcast explores how to improve self-confidence, including separating confidence from capability and releasing insecurity. They discuss the difference between confidence and narcissism, dealing with criticism, and developing an authentic sense of self-worth. They also explore the importance of acknowledging small wins, shifting perspectives, and updating core beliefs. Overall, the podcast offers insights on building self-confidence and overcoming insecurity.

The podcast tackles the impact of perspectives on our emotions, choices, and quality of life. It explores the challenges and rewards of changing perspectives, emphasizing the need to be grounded in reality. The podcast also delves into the importance of psychological flexibility and being open to new viewpoints. It discusses the power of playfulness and offers practical tools for shifting perspectives, such as journaling and tracking.

Poet, activist, and author Najwa Zebian explores breaking free from the roles others place us in, creating healthy boundaries and feeling worthy from the inside-out. They discuss self-compassion, finding courage to act authentically, balancing intimacy and autonomy in relationships, and the power of forgiveness as a gift we give ourselves.

The podcast explores the concept of authenticity, including its different interpretations and conflicts between inner feelings and outer presentation. It discusses the importance of uncovering one's true self, integrating different aspects of oneself, and balancing self-expression with societal expectations. The hosts also touch on topics like self-disclosure, vulnerability, self-improvement, and the role of aspirations and values in authenticity.

The podcast explores topics such as relationship anxiety, getting more out of therapy, cognitive therapy for individuals with complex PTSD, different therapeutic modalities, setting boundaries in therapy, managing ADHD, and reframing psychiatric diagnoses.

The podcast discusses workaholism in today's productivity-focused culture, exploring its psychological functions and relation to other addictions. They delve into differentiating workaholism from working hard, competence, approval seeking, population groups more prone to workaholism, the stages of change, and the challenges of balancing work and family. They also discuss tracking time, the challenges of disengaging from fulfilling work, and the concept of internalizing social support.

Dr. Susan David, creator of Emotional Agility, joins the hosts to discuss the four parts of emotional agility, unhooking from negative thoughts and feelings, identifying what really matters, and acting from our values. They explore the importance of continuity of self, recognizing unhelpful patterns, and learning from discomfort and anxiety.

Discover the fears related to change and impermanence anxiety. Explore the impact of embracing impermanence on living fully in the present moment. Learn about strategies for managing uncertainty and embracing impermanence. Examine the importance of appreciating relationships and dealing with existential thoughts. Explore the concept of observing change on a micro time scale and deepening awareness. Discover insights on becoming more resilient to impermanence and letting go.

Dr. Chris Palmer, assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, discusses the relationship between metabolic function and mental illness. They explore the role of mitochondria in mental illness and the impact of current treatments on brain energy and metabolism. Practical interventions to improve metabolic function include the ketogenic diet, sleep, exercise, stress management, love, connection, and sense of purpose.

Emotional intelligence is considered an essential trait for everything from being a desirable romantic partner to having a successful career. But what do we really mean when we say “emotional intelligence,” and how can we become emotionally intelligent over time? In today’s episode Dr. Rick and Forrest discuss what’s “in” emotional intelligence, balancing emotional closeness and distance, and how we can become more self-aware, emotionally regulated, and empathic.You can watch this episode on YouTube.Key Topics: 0:00: Introduction1:40: What’s emotional intelligence?4:25: Curiosity, care, and rational vs. emotional decision making9:30: The five domains of emotional intelligence11:30: Courage18:40: Competence, capacity, and application23:40: Anger, and discerning wants and needs25:25: Self-awareness30:20: The stories we are drawn to33:20: Empathy44:40: Self-regulation48:50: Widening the space 51:45: The feelings beneath the feelings53:00: Feeling overwhelmed, boundaries, and differentiation1:01:10: RecapSupport the Podcast: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link.Sponsors:Factor delivers fresh, never-frozen, fully prepared meals right to your door. Head to factormeals.com/beingwell50 and use code beingwell50 to get 50% off. Zocdoc helps you find expert doctors and medical professionals that specialize in the care you need, and deliver the type of experience you want. Head to zocdoc.com/being and download the Zocdoc app for FREE.Join over a million people using BetterHelp, the world’s largest online counseling platform. Visit betterhelp.com/beingwell for 10% off your first month!Want to sleep better? Try the Calm app! Visit calm.com/beingwell for 40% off a premium subscription.Finally get that project off the ground with Squarespace! Head to squarespace.com/beingwell for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch use coupon code BEINGWELL to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Connect with the show: Subscribe on iTunes Follow Forrest on YouTube Follow us on Instagram Follow Forrest on Instagram Follow Rick on Facebook Follow Forrest on Facebook Visit Forrest's website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices