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Discover why it’s important to respond to challenges from the “green zone” of the brain rather than reacting instinctively from the “red zone.” Also, learn the biology behind these two systems, the role of mindfulness, and how to combat the brain’s evolved negativity bias....

Rick focuses on finding and cultivating a safe space, a sanctuary inside your mind....

On this episode, Dr. Rick Hanson explains the three ways we can skillfully 'deal with' our complicated minds. This includes practical ways to truly be with our experience, let go of negative thoughts and feelings, and plant new flowers in the garden of the mind....

On this episode, Dr. Rick Hanson focuses on how we can use mindfulness in practical ways in the flow of our daily lives....

On today’s episode of the Being Well Podcast, Dr. Rick Hanson explains why enjoying life is both easy to dismiss and surprisingly hard to do. Particularly, he explores how we can authentically find enjoyable moments even during very difficult times in our lives....

An interview with Rick Hanson by Fiona Douglas-Crampton Psychologist and New York Times bestselling author Rick Hanson became aware of unhappiness in his family and in the world at a young age. Now a Senior Fellow of the Greater Good Science Center at UC, Dr. Hanson...