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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: |
Becoming Securely Attached to Yourself |
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"What can we truly count on in this life?
When we can't always count on other people, or the world altogether, we need to learn how to count on ourselves."
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Forrest and I explore how to build an internal foundation that lets us connect with others, regulate our emotions, and explore the world from that secure base. We talk about how this is supposed to develop in childhood, why it doesn’t for many people, and what we can actually do about it as adults. |
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NEW FROM THE WEDNESDAY TALK/MEDITATION: |
Science Says You Need Social Support |
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When you feel alone with your worries, disconnected from others, or burdened by old patterns you can’t seem to shake, it’s easy to think you’re supposed to handle everything by yourself. But science — and deep wisdom traditions — show that feeling genuinely supported is not a luxury; it’s essential for resilience, healing, and well-being. In this talk, Rick explores how to recognize and receive the social support already around you, and how to strengthen it inside your own mind. |
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FREE ONLINE EXPERIENCE: |
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Rick joins a group of 40+ voices in The Power of Love Summit to offer practical wisdom and deep insight into how love transforms every dimension of life.
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QUIZ |
What's Your Attachment Style? |
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Get a sense of the patterns you've developed over time in how you connect, depend on, and respond to others. Whether you lean more anxious, avoidant, or secure - recognizing your style is a powerful step toward greater insight, healing, and more fulfilling relationships.
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ALSO NEW ON THE BEING WELL PODCAST: |
Reparenting Yourself with Dr. Lindsay Gibson |
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Dr. Lindsay Gibson joins Forrest to explore how we can recover from emotionally immature parenting and develop greater emotional maturity. Other topics include why feeling misunderstood is so painful, the lifelong dance between connection and autonomy, and the hidden costs of authoritarian parenting.
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ASK RICK: |
Why do humans crave affection and companionship? |
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A key distinction here is between healthy attachment and unhealthy craving. Healthy attachment is the natural desire for connection, friendship, love, and bonding with others. Craving, on the other hand, is when that desire becomes driven by grasping, fear, or neediness.
In a nutshell, healthy attachment helps us thrive, while craving tends to create suffering.
Human beings evolved as deeply social creatures. Our brains are wired for connection, and healthy relationships are essential for well-being. You can see this in attachment theory, social neuroscience, and in the chapters on “Intimacy” and “Courage” in my book Resilient.
At the same time, our natural need for connection can sometimes get tangled up in fear or insecurity. Then attachment can shift into things like jealousy, intense reactions to rejection, or an us-against-them mentality. The good news is that we can gradually untangle these patterns by growing inner strengths like self-worth, emotional balance, mindfulness, and compassion. As we feel more grounded and secure inside ourselves, it becomes easier to stay connected to others with more wisdom, steadiness, and care. |
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This moving song and story from Brad Wolfe remind us that even in the hardest circumstances, small acts of kindness can keep the heart alive — and that there’s no reason to wait to offer care, generosity, and love. |
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Live, Online Conversation |
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Join me and Vidyamala Burch for a thoughtful conversation on how reconnecting with the body — even when it holds pain or discomfort — can deepen mindfulness, reduce stress, and help us come home to ourselves with greater compassion and wholeness. |
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Music for a Calmer Heart and Mind |
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Discover a beautiful new album from meditation teacher and musician Nina Wise that weaves Buddhist chants, blessings, layered harmonies, and rich instrumentation into a deeply soothing and uplifting experience. You can listen to it on streaming services or buy it if it’s right for you. |
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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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