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MindFull of GOOD |
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Dr. Rick Hanson's Occasional Collection of Good, Free Stuff |
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NEW ON THE BEING WELL PODCAST: |
Rethinking Masculinity: Strength and Connection w/ Terry and Justin Real |
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"The cost of a disconnected boy is a disconnected man."
— TERRY REAL |
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Forrest is joined by renowned therapist Terry Real and his son Justin for a frank exploration of modern masculinity. They talk about why so many men feel like they’re struggling these days, and how the traditional model of masculinity perpetuates this problem. They discuss the appeal of red pill cultures, the cultural pushback against gender equality, and how the answer is not more dominance but more connection. Other topics include emotional intelligence, healthy relationships, and how men can claim a healthier understanding of strength. |
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NEW FROM THE WEDNESDAY TALK/MEDITATION: |
How to Calm the Biological Machinery of Stress and Suffering |
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Let’s be honest—these days, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, reactive, and worn down. Whether it’s the relentless news cycle, a difficult interaction, or just your own mind revving up again, it can feel like calm and happiness are out of reach.
So in this talk, Rick unpacked some of the biological machinery underneath our stress and reactivity—and offered practical ways to work with it. Learn how your nervous system gets rattled (it’s not your fault!), and how small shifts in awareness, social connection, and even the way you look at the world can help you settle down, open up, and feel more content and effective in daily life. |
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HAVE YOU READ IT YET? |
Buddha's Brain: 15th Anniversary Edition |
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With more than 500,000 copies in print since it was first published, I'm proud to announce the 15th Anniversary edition of my book Buddha's Brain, which features this new preface.
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ALSO NEW ON THE BEING WELL PODCAST: |
Why Modern Life Doesn’t Make Us Happy with Dr. Bill von Hippel |
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Life today is safer and more comfortable than ever before — so why do so many people feel unhappy, lonely, and anxious? Forrest and Dr. Bill von Hippel explore our evolutionary past, gender and cultural differences, and what we can do to create more balanced and connected lives today.
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ASK RICK: |
How might the increase in autism and related challenges be connected to the evolution of the brain and modern day living? |
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If I understand you correctly, the biological evolution of the brain, like any bodily organ or system, occurs over hundreds and usually thousands or tens of thousands of generations. So there hasn’t been time for the brain to evolve physically – such as increasing underlying causes of autism – in the handful of generations since 1900. |
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"The causes of autistic spectrum disorders (including Asperger’s and PDD) remain mysterious and controversial." |
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It’s possible that there could indeed be a connection between modernity and autism, though whether this hypothetical connection occurs via the brain or via other organs or systems (e.g., the immune system) is an open question. |
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RICK'S PICK: |
A Degree 70 Years in the Making |
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Photo credit: Tracy Alexander |
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This amazing woman, who earned her degree almost 70 years after starting it, shows us that it’s never too late to pursue your dreams and that great things can still happen, even decades later. |
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MindFull of Good is a free newsletter that highlights new and free content from Dr. Rick Hanson and the Being Well Podcast as well as other free offerings to fill yourself up with good. |
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