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Ep. 7: Dealing with the Mind
Ep. 7: Dealing with the Mind
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Length:
31 minutes
Released:
Feb 20, 2018
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Podcast episode
Description
The mind is a dangerous neighborhood, and there are three ways we can skillfully 'deal with' the often problematic neighbor that lives in our heads. Rick and Forrest explore how we can be with our experience, let go of negative thoughts and feelings, and plant new flowers in the garden of the mind.Sponsor Message: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link.If you'd like to start making real, positive changes to your brain and your life, but you don't have a lot of extra time, then you may want to check out Rick Hanson's new program: Just One Minute. Use the code BEINGWELL at checkout for 10% off the purchase price.Connect with the show:Visit us on the webFollow us on InstagramFollow Rick on FacebookFollow Forrest on FacebookSubscribe on iTunesThe material in this podcast comes in large part from our book Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness. If you like the podcast, you'll love the book!Timestamps:0:30: What do we mean by ‘dealing with the mind?’3:00: The three ways to deal with the mind4:50: Why the mind is like a garden7:00: How mindfulness applies to dealing with the mind9:30: Why intervention can be diagnostic11:00: How to practically work through negative material12:45: How is opening to your ‘experience’ different from opening to your ‘trip’?14:45: Why the mind is like a septic tank16:20: Sensing beneath the surface of the mind19:45: Language, planning, and the brain22:15: Experiencing things ‘out’23:10: Being kind to yourself24:00: How do we get ‘good things’ into the brain?29:00: Recap
Released:
Feb 20, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
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Season 2, Ep. 1: Introducing Resilience: What does it mean to truly be Resilient? Dr. Hanson explains the importance of Resilience and HOW we can grow the most important strength for achieving reliable happiness. by Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson