Practical Wisdom with Dr. Rick Hanson

It’s easy to get caught up in the endless cycle of doing, striving, worrying, and reacting to whatever life throws our way. We can spend so much time trying to fix things or get somewhere else that we lose touch with the simple experience of being here, right now. 
In this talk, I explore the practice of heartfelt presence—bringing together mindful awareness with kindness, compassion, and an open heart. We’ll look at how this way of being can help us navigate grief and loss, find greater contentment, feel more secure, and deepen our connections with others. I also share practical ways to cultivate heartfelt presence so it becomes less something you have to do and more a natural way of being.
You’re welcome to join me live each week for these talks — for free — by signing up at https://rickhanson.com/wednesday-meditations-with-dr-rick-hanson/. We always start with a guided meditation to set the tone for the evening. If you’d like to experience the meditation that accompanied this talk, you can listen to it at: https://rickhanson.com/talk-meditation-the-practical-brain-science-of-heartfelt-presence/
And if you'd like to check out any of my online programs at https://rickhanson.com/online-courses/, you can receive 20% off by using coupon code PW20 during checkout.

Sometimes a single moment of insight can change how we see ourselves or the world. But how do we turn that insight into something lasting? In this talk, I explore two essential elements of transformation: sudden awakening and gradual cultivation. Sometimes change begins with a moment of insight, when we suddenly see something clearly. But lasting transformation comes from what we do with that insight, day after day. Learn practical ways to develop new habits, strengthen inner resources, and gradually become more of who you truly are.
You’re welcome to join me live each week for these talks — for free — by signing up at https://rickhanson.com/wednesday-meditations-with-dr-rick-hanson/. We always start with a guided meditation to set the tone for the evening. If you’d like to experience the meditation that accompanied this talk, you can listen to it at: https://rickhanson.com/talk-meditation-the-two-keys-to-any-kind-of-change-for-the-better/
And if you'd like to check out any of my online programs at https://rickhanson.com/online-courses/, you can receive 20% off by using coupon code PW20 during checkout.

What keeps us holding on to the thoughts, feelings, and experiences that cause us suffering? In this week’s talk, I explore four ways of letting go — in the body, of craving, in the mind, and of the mind itself. Learn how we can release old patterns of fear, anger, and grasping while still standing up for ourselves and pursuing what matters, opening to greater peace, freedom, and ease.
You’re welcome to join me live each week for these talks — for free — by signing up at https://rickhanson.com/wednesday-meditations-with-dr-rick-hanson/. We always start with a guided meditation to set the tone for the evening. If you’d like to experience the meditation that accompanied this talk, you can listen to it at: https://rickhanson.com/meditation-talk-four-ways-to-let-go/
And if you'd like to check out any of my online programs at https://rickhanson.com/online-courses/, you can receive 20% off by using coupon code PW20 during checkout.

What happens when important emotional needs go unmet, especially when we’re young? Even with loving parents and a relatively good childhood, we can carry a lingering sense that something is missing — leaving us feeling anxious, disconnected, or constantly seeking reassurance. In this week’s talk, I explore how these early experiences shape the brain, fuel craving, and influence our relationships today. Learn how we can begin to fill those empty places inside with the psychological nutrients we need.
You’re welcome to join me live each week for these talks — for free — by signing up at https://rickhanson.com/wednesday-meditations-with-dr-rick-hanson/. We always start with a guided meditation to set the tone for the evening. If you’d like to experience the meditation that accompanied this talk, you can listen to it at: https://rickhanson.com/talk-meditation-how-to-heal-whats-been-missing-in-your-life/
And if you'd like to check out any of my online programs at https://rickhanson.com/online-courses/, you can receive 20% off by using coupon code PW20 during checkout.

We all carry emotional baggage from the past. These old hurts, fears, insecurities, and patterns can continue to affect us long after the original experiences have passed. While mindfulness can help us relate differently to these painful experiences, what does it take to actually heal them? 
In this talk, I explored how to release the burdens of the past, identify the inner strengths and positive experiences that are best matched to our particular struggles, and how we can use these resources to gradually change the brain, heal old wounds, and move forward with greater freedom and peace.
You’re welcome to join me live each week for these talks — for free — by signing up at https://rickhanson.com/wednesday-meditations-with-dr-rick-hanson/. We always start with a guided meditation to set the tone for the evening. If you’d like to experience the meditation that accompanied this talk, you can listen to it at: https://rickhanson.com/talk-meditation-how-to-heal-the-emotional-baggage-youve-been-carrying/
And if you'd like to check out any of my online programs at https://rickhanson.com/online-courses/, you can receive 20% off by using coupon code PW20 during checkout.