Transcending the Self with Dr. David Yaden
What does it mean to "transcend the self?" Today Dr. Hanson, Forrest, and Dr. David Yaden explore self-transcendent, or “peak,” experiences, which the famous psychologist Abraham Maslow defined as “mo...
25 Touko 202048min
The Science of Well-Being with Laurie Santos
Dr. Laurie Santos joins the podcast to share what the science says about how we can maintain our well-being during this difficult time. About our Guest: Laurie is a Professor of Psychology and Head of...
18 Touko 202055min
COVID and Releasing Obsessive Fear
Can we work with, and release, obsessive fear during this particularly anxiety-provoking time? Dr. Dan Kalb, an expert on anxiety disorders and OCD, joins the show to help us learn how. About our Gue...
11 Touko 202046min
Creativity and the Enneagram with Sleeping at Last
What can we learn about ourselves from and through art? Sleeping At Last, an incredible musician, joins us to explore the Enneagram, the creative process, art and emotion, and how we can become ever m...
4 Touko 202056min
The Highest Happiness
What is the "highest happiness," and what can we do to achieve it? This is the second conversation with Dr. Hanson related to his new book Neurodharma: New Science, Ancient Wisdom, and Seven Practice...
27 Huhti 202048min
Neurodharma
Throughout history people have sought the heights of human potential - to become as wise, strong, happy, and loving as any person can ever be. Call these peak experiences, sense of oneness, or enlight...
20 Huhti 202048min
A Meditation for the Helpers
I want to express the profound gratitude I feel toward everyone who is serving others during this time of the Coronavirus pandemic. In particular, healthcare providers, first responders, and the whole...
17 Huhti 202018min
Overcoming Compassion Fatigue
How can we continue to support others when our own well has run dry? Today we're exploring practices for managing and overcoming both direct traumatic stress and compassion fatigue, or "secondary trau...
13 Huhti 202032min
