Forrest Hanson is joined by clinical psychologist (and his dad) Dr. Rick Hanson and a world-class group of experts to explore the practical science of lasting well-being. Conversations focus on the key insights from psychology, science, and contemplative practice that you need to build reliable inner strengths, overcome your challenges, and get the most out of life. New episodes every Monday.
Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson
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Forrest Hanson is joined by clinical psychologist (and his dad) Dr. Rick Hanson and a world-class group of experts to explore the practical science of lasting well-being. Conversations focus on the key insights from psychology, science, and contemplative practice that you need to build reliable inner strengths, overcome your challenges, and get the most out of life. New episodes every Monday.
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Recent Episodes
July 13, 2026
Understanding Dissociation and DID: What It's Really Like, and How People Recover w/ Dr. Milissa Kaufman and Dr. Lauren Lebois
Forrest Hanson interviews trauma psychiatrist Dr. Milissa Kaufman and cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Lauren Lebois about the realities of Dissociative Identity Disorder and pathways to recovery.
July 6, 2026
From Insight to Action: How to Face the Fear You Keep Avoiding
Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson explore moving from insight to action by overcoming impediments like ambivalence and shame to create lasting change.
June 29, 2026
Breaking the Avoidance Loop: Why You Keep Repeating the Same Patterns
Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson interview each other about how avoidance fuels repeating patterns and how to break the cycle by updating predictions.
487 total episodes available with 131 transcripts
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