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On this episode we begin the strength of Confidence with an exploration of “attachment theory.” Particularly, we focus on how adults who may have had challenging childhood relationships can become more securely attached in the here and now....

04 June, 2018

Dr. Hanson and Forrest have a conversation about “the happiness that is always available”: happiness for others. Particularly, they explore how feelings of altruistic joy can be a powerful antidote for experiences of disappointment and envy....

29 May, 2018

Explore our relationship with goals of various kinds, particularly how we can feel more successful by noticing the many small goals we accomplish each day, and fully internalizing that experience so it becomes a lasting resource.  ...

21 May, 2018

On today’s episode of the Being Well Podcast, Dr. Hanson and Forrest look at the role fully taking in the good things in life has in the process of building mental strengths. ...

15 May, 2018

On today’s episode of the Being Well Podcast, Dr. Hanson and Forrest move on to the fifth of the twelve strengths they’ll be covering during this series: Gratitude. During this episode they explore the role of positive emotions generally, and particularly the value of “thankfulness.”...

07 May, 2018

On today’s episode of the Being Well Podcast, Dr. Hanson and Forrest discuss the strength of Vitality, and how it relates to grit. They explore how we can form more positive relationships with our bodies by accepting, nurturing, and appreciating them...

01 May, 2018

Explore how the ‘feral’ parts of our mind can be a powerful resource, and how we can use that inner strength rather than be used by it....

23 April, 2018