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Practical Wisdom with Dr. Rick Hanson

Practical Wisdom with Dr. Rick Hanson

Written by: Rick Hanson
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Led by psychologist and best-selling author Dr. Rick Hanson, these talks provide a down-to-earth way to develop greater resilience, compassion, and happiness. More at rickhanson.com

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Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Self-Help Spirituality Success
Episodes
  • Three Ways to Steady Your Mind
    Jan 7 2026

    It’s normal to feel overwhelmed by the chaos of modern life, and it’s hard to steady your mind when you’re distracted, stressed, rattled, or ruminating about the things you feel threatened about or resentful of.

    In this talk, I explored 3 practical ways to bring calm, clarity, and presence into your daily routine — even amidst the distractions and pressures of the world.

    You’re welcome to join me live each week for these talks—for free—by signing up here. 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 here.

    And if you'd like to check out any of my online programs, you can receive 20% off by using coupon code PW20 during checkout.

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    43 mins
  • How “Not Knowing” Dissolves Suffering
    Dec 31 2025

    When we cling to what we “know,” we often suffer — because we narrow our perspective and can get trapped in a cycle of expectations and disappointments. This prevents us from seeing the true nature of our ever-changing reality, as well as the many opportunities around us.

    In this talk, I discussed how embracing “not knowing” can help dissolve suffering, releasing us from the shackles of our mind.

    You’re welcome to join me live each week for these talks—for free—by signing up here. 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 here.

    And if you'd like to check out any of my online programs, you can receive 20% off by using coupon code PW20 during checkout.

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    43 mins
  • Finding a Way Forward through Grief
    Dec 24 2025

    Grief can feel endless — looping, heavy, and hard to escape — especially when losses can’t be fixed. As we will all experience loss at some point, I thought I’d explore how to grieve without getting stuck. If we can pull ourselves out of rumination, we can carry our grief in a larger field of love, wisdom, and all that is still good in the world.

    You’re welcome to join me live each week for these talks—for free—by signing up here. 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 here.

    And if you'd like to check out any of my online programs, you can receive 20% off by using coupon code PW20 during checkout.

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    46 mins
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