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Health & Fitness
Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson
by Rick Hanson, Ph.D., Forrest Hanson
Today: #109 in Health & Fitness on our combined chart.
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| Date | Apple Podcasts |
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| Oct 1 | #79 |
About the show
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.
Latest episodes
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Treating Shame with Self-Compassion with Dr. Chris Germer
September 28, 2026 · 1 hr 11 minShame is one of the hardest emotions to work with, in part because it blocks what we need most when we’re feeling shame: self-compassion. Dr. Chris Germer, co-developer of the Mindful Self-Compassion program, joins Forrest to discuss how…
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: What the Critics Get Right (and Wrong) w/ Dr. Ellen Hendriksen
September 21, 2026 · 1 hr 33 minCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the world's most researched, recommended, and criticized form of therapy. Clinical psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen joins Forrest to talk about what CBT is, its history, its strengths and weaknesses…
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The New Science of Pain: It's Not Just Physical with Dr. Rachel Zoffness
September 14, 2026 · 1 hr 49 minPain psychologist Dr. Rachel Zoffness joins Forrest and Dr. Rick to explore what pain is, why it can persist long after an injury has healed, and what actually helps. Rachel explains why the brain, rather than the body part that hurts, is…
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People Pleasing vs. Fawning: Why We Do It and How to Change
September 11, 2026 · 1 hr 13 minDr. Rick and Forrest talk about what separates people-pleasing from the fawn response, and why those differences affect what actually helps. They trace the surprising history behind both ideas, explain each’s relationship with trauma, and…
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Depleted Mother Syndrome: Why Moms Burn Out, and How to Recover with Jan Hanson
August 31, 2026 · 1 hr 17 minForrest is joined by his parents, psychologist Dr. Rick Hanson and nutritionist Jan Hanson, to discuss "Depleted Mother Syndrome:” the exhaustion, brain fog, and low mood so many mothers experience. They talk about how Jan hit bottom in…
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How to Feel Your Feelings with Simone Saunders
August 24, 2026 · 1 hr 25 minWe’ve all been told to “feel our feelings,” but what does that actually mean, and how do you do it? Forrest talks with trauma therapist Simone Saunders about how to go from knowing your patterns to being able to do something about them…
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The Psychology of Manipulation: How to Become Manipulation Resistant
August 17, 2026 · 1 hr 10 minDr. Rick and Forrest explore how to become more resistant to manipulation, discussing terms like gaslighting, DARVO, and love bombing. They talk about why cynicism doesn’t make you immune to manipulation, and how excessive skepticism and…
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What’s The Problem With Therapy Speak? August Mailbag
August 10, 2026 · 1 hr 1 minTerms like boundaries, gaslighting, triggers, trauma, and attachment are everywhere now. Dr. Rick and Forrest answer a listener question about the consequences - good and bad - of clinical language escaping the therapy room. They then…