Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson

Discover practical ways to incorporate mindfulness into your daily routine. Explore the difference between focused concentration and open awareness. Learn how mindfulness serves as a neutral tool that can enhance mental strength and resilience. Hear about the 'banquet table' metaphor for appreciating life's experiences. Acknowledge potential risks while uncovering the benefits, such as increased happiness and skillfulness. Gain tips on cultivating moment-to-moment mindfulness for greater autonomy and attention control.

Discover how enjoying life can be a powerful strength, even during hard times. Dr. Rick Hanson reveals the impact of small pleasures on resilience and brain wiring. Learn to transform key experiences into lasting strengths and navigate cultural misconceptions around enjoyment. Explore how hardship often requires additional factors to lead to growth and how internalizing positive moments can create inner reserves. Finally, find out how to cultivate joy in everyday life, just like Rick's father did with simple pleasures.

Acceptance is presented as a key driver for personal growth. The discussion emphasizes facing reality to enhance emotional resilience. Listeners learn how authentic acceptance can coexist with feelings like frustration and sadness. Self-acceptance is highlighted as a cornerstone for fostering compassion and understanding towards oneself and others. The importance of recognizing both positive and negative emotions is explored, along with practical tips for improving self-acceptance and constructive ways to handle conflicts.

How we can use self-compassion to reduce rumination, feel safe while taking big risks, and improve our relationships with other people. Dr. Hanson and Forrest also explore what makes self-compassion different from self-pity or being on your own side.Sponsor Message: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link.If you'd like to start making real, positive changes to your brain and your life, but you don't have a lot of extra time, then you may want to check out Rick Hanson's new program: Just One Minute. Use the code BEINGWELL at checkout for 10% off the purchase price.Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Instagram Follow Rick on Facebook Follow Forrest on Facebook Subscribe on iTunes The material in this podcast comes in large part from our book Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness. If you like the podcast, you'll love the book!Timestamps:0:15: What are the benefits of self-compassion?1:30: How is self-compassion different from "being on your own side"?1:55: What's the difference between self-compassion and self-pity?2:30: How can we be compassionate to ourselves without coming across like a complainer?4:20: The fastest way to get people to stop talking AT you.5:55: Using self-compassion to fight rumination8:15: The function of rumination: avoiding a dreaded experience.11:00: How to become more self-compassionate.16:53: Summary and ending. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Hanson focuses on the importance of self-compassion - and particularly on why it's important to get "on your own side" in order to create lasting, positive change in the brain.Sponsor Message: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link.If you'd like to start making real, positive changes to your brain and your life, but you don't have a lot of extra time, then you may want to check out Rick Hanson's new program: Just One Minute. Use the code BEINGWELL at checkout for 10% off the purchase price.The material in this podcast comes in large part from our book Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness. If you like the podcast, you'll love the book!Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Instagram Follow Rick on Facebook Follow Forrest on Facebook Subscribe on iTunes Timestamps:0:35: Why start with compassion?2:10: Why it's important to be on your own side.4:30: Why does being for yourself promote well-being?5:45: The importance of coping.7:30: How do we get better at being for ourselves?11:15: How to be consistent AFTER inspiration passes.17:05: Recap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover the importance of resilience and how to grow key strengths for reliable happiness. Explore challenges, vulnerabilities, and changing the brain for the better. Learn about the negativity bias, hopefulness of growing strengths, and the difference from just positive thinking.