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NEW ON THE BEING WELL PODCAST:

Resentment, Situationships, and Highly Sensitive People: December Mailbag

"If they're unwilling to repair and in fact would punish you for trying to repair, you can't win that game. What would be a game that you could win at?"
— DR. RICK HANSON

Dr. Rick and Forrest open up the mailbag to answer listener questions about resentment, highly sensitive people, situationships, and expanding the window of tolerance. In the first three questions, they explore how resentment shows up across different relationships, including with coworkers, family members, and romantic partners. They discuss when to speak up, when to let go, and the underrated options in between. They then talk about agency, self awareness, and the expectations of others through two questions about highly sensitive people and building tolerance for discomfort. They close with a surprise bonus question for Forrest from Dr. Rick.

FREE WEBINAR:

What Your Anxiety is Trying to Tell You

Since anxious thoughts and worries can be so uncomfortable, it's normal that we want to just push them away and keep trying to move forward. However, these thoughts often point to unmet needs or old patterns. If you want to start exploring the hidden messages your anxiety is signaling, check out this free webinar.

FROM THE WEDNESDAY TALK/MEDITATION ARCHIVE:

Finding an Authentic Core of Calm Strength

Today so many of us are dealing with an unprecedented amount of stress, uncertainty, and challenges. How can we cultivate an unshakable core of calm amidst all of the chaos?

In this talk from my weekly free series, I explore how to navigate difficult emotions without being overwhelmed. When we return to a grounded baseline of well-being, we can take meaningful action—without bypassing or suppressing our experience.

NEW ARTICLE FROM FORREST HANSON:

How to Reach Your Goals in 2026

If sticking to New Year's Resolutions hasn't worked for you in the past, check out this simple framework that feels good and will set you up for success.

ALSO NEW ON THE BEING WELL PODCAST:

Against Nonchalance: Why Caring is Cool in 2026

Not caring – or nonchalance – is having a cultural moment. Nihilism is in, trying too hard is cringe, and the best way to cope with an often disappointing world is by not getting that invested. There's just one problem: it's hard to live a meaningful life without caring. In this episode, Forrest and Dr. Rick close 2025 by making the case for healthy caring: choosing objects of care wisely, prioritizing process over outcome, and cultivating equanimity without slipping into apathy. They do this by exploring four common obstacles that keep people from caring, sharing practical ways to work with each of them.

ASK RICK:

How do you keep the "Compassion Well" from drying up in these days when there is so much suffering from the barbaric actions of individuals who I believe are genuinely evil and/or barbaric?

You get at a big issue, how to keep the heart open without getting overwhelmed and burned out. So relevant in so many situations, from caring to young children or aging parents, to fighting the good fight for social justice and a world without war.

I don't have all the answers, for sure.

"Personally, I let myself disengage when it's too much, fuel myself when I can, and try to see the big picture."

I think of this saying (close paraphrase) from Nkosi Johnson: "Do what you can where you are with what you've been given in the time that you have." 

Meanwhile, I also keep trying to let go of the experiences washing through awareness, not sticking to them or them sticking to me.

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