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Practical Wisdom with Dr. Rick Hanson

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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40:12

How to Balance Caring for Oneself and Caring for the...

Practical Wisdom with Dr. Rick Hanson ·

2026/04/15

When the world feels overwhelming and full of suffering (which seems to happen a lot, these days), it’s easy to feel torn between caring for yourself and caring for others. So this week I explored how to hold both without shutting down or turning away. 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...

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44:00

Life’s Easier When You Surrender to What’s Already...

Practical Wisdom with Dr. Rick Hanson ·

2026/04/08

We often make life harder than it needs to be by pushing, striving, and second-guessing ourselves—but when you learn to trust and surrender to what is already good and wise within you, things begin to feel simpler, steadier, and more at 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 experien...

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41:07

Compassionate Action for Upstream Sources of Suffering

Practical Wisdom with Dr. Rick Hanson ·

2026/04/01

When you look at the state of the world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, helpless, or outraged—and unsure what actually makes a difference. I’ve certainly felt that way myself at times, and lately have been hearing from others that feel similarly. So in this talk, I explore how real change happens when inner growth meets collective action, and how compassion can move from a feeling into something that truly shapes the world. You’re welcome to join me live each week for these talks — for free —...

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42:06

Wise and Courageous Compassion for Others – and Yourself

Practical Wisdom with Dr. Rick Hanson ·

2026/03/25

When we’re hurt, frustrated, or facing difficult people, it’s easy to swing between passivity and hostility—either saying nothing and shrinking back, or getting pulled into anger, righteousness, and reactivity. This week, I explore how to practice a wiser, more courageous form of compassion: one that helps us let go of what burdens the mind, stand up for what matters, and bring both strength and care to other people as well as to ourselves. You’re welcome to join me live each week for these t...

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36:41

The Personal Benefits of Empathy for “Them”

Practical Wisdom with Dr. Rick Hanson ·

2026/03/18

When we feel hurt, irritated, or caught in conflict with other people, it’s easy to get stuck in resentment, reactivity, or stress. But empathy is not only something we offer others — it can also be a gift to ourselves. In this talk, I explore the personal benefits of having empathy for others, including how it can soften the heart, reduce inner burden, and help us respond more skillfully while still honoring justice and clear boundaries. You’re welcome to join me live each week for these tal...

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40:54

Exploring Radical Helplessness, Radical Trust, and...

Practical Wisdom with Dr. Rick Hanson ·

2026/03/11

Many of us carry a quiet sense of helplessness or not mattering enough to others. Even if our childhood was generally loving, early experiences of vulnerability can leave emotional traces that shape how we react today. In this talk, I explore how these early patterns can show up as compensation or overreaction in adult life—and how mindfulness helps us see them clearly and loosen their grip. From there, I invite a deeper exploration: what happens when we stop fighting the vulnerability of bei...

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19:36

You Are Whole and Complete, and There Is Nothing to Add

Practical Wisdom with Dr. Rick Hanson ·

2026/03/04

Often we move through life feeling like we have to keep improving ourselves—fixing flaws, achieving more, becoming someone “better” before we can finally feel at ease. This teaching turns that assumption upside down by inviting you to experiment with a radical possibility: that you are already whole and complete, with nothing to add. As you softly try on phrases like “I am whole” or “I am complete,” or imagine a wise, loving presence saying them to you, you may notice both the parts that resi...

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44:59

What Matters, and What Doesn’t

Practical Wisdom with Dr. Rick Hanson ·

2026/02/25

In this talk, we explore the profound yet simple distinction between what truly matters in our lives and what is essentially just noise and then reflect on how our brains are naturally wired to fixate on threats and trivialities, often at the expense of our deeper well-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 e...

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33:06

Accepting Your Vulnerabilities – Including from Early...

Practical Wisdom with Dr. Rick Hanson ·

2026/02/18

Sometimes we try to open up or soften, but we don’t feel safe enough inside to do it. Our nervous system holds armor — bracing against vulnerability, against the truth that life includes aging, illness, loss, and uncertainty. This is definitely something I’ve experienced, so this week I explore how to resource yourself first — to feel steady enough to lower your guard — and how vulnerability itself can become a doorway into peace, love, and freedom. When we stop compensating for old wounds an...

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41:21

Welcoming the “Messengers” of Aging, Illness, Death –...

Practical Wisdom with Dr. Rick Hanson ·

2026/02/11

Aging, illness, and death are realities we all live with, even when we try not to think about them. Often, they show up quietly in the background as worry, grief, fear, or a sense of urgency we can’t quite name. In this talk, I explore a classic Buddhist teaching known as the four heavenly messengers—aging, illness, death, and the possibility of awakening—and how we can relate to them in ways that reduce suffering and support a full, meaningful life. You’re welcome to join me live each week f...

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42:18

Using Mindfulness When You're Triggered

Practical Wisdom with Dr. Rick Hanson ·

2026/02/04

What should we do when we get triggered — especially by other people? In this talk, I discuss how mindfulness, focused attention, open awareness, and non-clinging help us manage reactivity, reduce rumination, and relate more wisely to ourselves and others. 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 l...

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40:55

Five Ways to Feel Less Anxious

Practical Wisdom with Dr. Rick Hanson ·

2026/01/28

When fear and anxiety feel woven into the fabric of everyday life — from global crises to personal health worries — it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, helpless, or stuck in a loop of dread. So this week I explored how to meet anxiety with mindfulness and compassion, find real refuges that steady the heart, take meaningful action without burning out, and hold life with a wider wisdom perspective. When we relinquish what no longer serves — harsh self-judgment, false hopes, and unnecessary worry — w...

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27:34

How to Trust Yourself

Practical Wisdom with Dr. Rick Hanson ·

2026/01/21

When you’ve been triggered enough times, it’s easy to start living smaller: avoiding certain conversations, second-guessing yourself, and staying inside an invisible cage that looks like caution but feels like contraction. In this talk, I explore what “trusting yourself” really means—not as bravado or blind confidence, but as an embodied sense that you can stay steady, return to center, and take the next step even in uncertainty. Along the way, we connect this to early conditioning (basic tru...

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42:50

Good Intentions

Practical Wisdom with Dr. Rick Hanson ·

2026/01/14

When you pause and look honestly at your life, it can be hard to know whether you’re living from what truly matters—or just reacting to the world around you. So this week, I explored the nature of good intentions, choice, and values. When you clarify what you care about most, it’s easier to live with moral clarity without slipping into self-judgment or ill will, and translate intentions into daily action. You’re welcome to join me live each week for these talks—for free—by signing...

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42:47

Three Ways to Steady Your Mind

Practical Wisdom with Dr. Rick Hanson ·

2026/01/07

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 meditat...

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42:46

How “Not Knowing” Dissolves Suffering

Practical Wisdom with Dr. Rick Hanson ·

2025/12/31

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 ...

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45:33

Finding a Way Forward through Grief

Practical Wisdom with Dr. Rick Hanson ·

2025/12/24

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 t...

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38:57

Wisdom for Aging, Illness, and Mortality

Practical Wisdom with Dr. Rick Hanson ·

2025/12/17

Aging, illness, loss, and mortality can quietly haunt us — especially when they touch the people we love or our own bodies. In this talk, I explore how to meet these realities with compassion and wisdom, and how to rest in something deeper than what inevitably changes. 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 ta...

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18:35

Science Says You Need Social Support

Practical Wisdom with Dr. Rick Hanson ·

2025/12/10

When you feel alone with your worries, disconnected from others, or burdened by old patterns you can’t seem to shake, it’s easy to think you’re supposed to handle everything by yourself. But science — and deep wisdom traditions — show that feeling genuinely supported is not a luxury; it’s essential for resilience, healing, and well-being. In this talk, we explore how to recognize and receive the social support already around you, and how to strengthen it inside your own mind. You’re welcome t...

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39:19

Thankfulness for What Protects and Nurtures You

Practical Wisdom with Dr. Rick Hanson ·

2025/12/03

When life feels shaky, fast-moving, or overwhelming, it’s natural to look for something steady to rest in. And for most people, there actually is a lot that protects and nurtures you every day — it’s just easy to take it for granted. So this week, I encourage you to really take in the deep nourishment of refuge—the places, people, practices, and inner qualities that help you feel protected, grounded, and replenished. You’re welcome to join me live each week for these talks—for free—by signing...

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