Being Well Podcast

This quote comes from Elizabeth Ferreira, a repeat guest of the podcast (and Forrest Hanson's fiancé)! Elizabeth is a somatic therapist (in training) who joins Forrest this week to talk about working with trauma, dissociation, and hypervigilance. Avoiding pain might feel like the easier option, but real growth happens when we face it with curiosity and compassion. It's not about forcing yourself to "fix" anything overnight; it's about taking small, manageable steps toward understanding and integrating your experiences. Listen to the episode, Working with Your Parts: Complex PTSD, Dissociation, and Hypervigilance with Elizabeth Ferreira, here: https://lnkd.in/ggHdU58z #beingwellpodcast #complexptsd #cptsd #traumahealing #somatictherapy #ifs #internalfamilysystems #partswork #selfcompassion

Are you reading all the books, listening to all the podcasts, and analyzing your every thought to fix yourself? In this week's episode of the podcast, Elizabeth Ferreira poses an important question: is this helping you feel more, or are you trying to avoid feeling altogether? In the episode, Elizabeth Ferreira and Forrest Hanson explore how healing requires us to face and process our emotions, rather than trying to think our way out of them. They talk about the power of somatic therapy, the importance of connecting with your body, and how trauma work often begins with creating space for what we feel. Here's the link to listen: https://lnkd.in/gxANe6-x #beingwellpodcast #complexptsd #cptsd #traumahealing #somatictherapy #ifs #internalfamilysystems #partswork #selfcompassion

You've made it through every bad day you've ever had. Have some faith in yourself. * * * * * #motivation #motivational #personaldevelopment #quotestoliveby #mentalhealth #psychologytips #trustyourself #psychology #selfacceptance #courage

Our November Podcast of the Month is the Being Well Podcast 🌟 Dr. Rick Hanson, psychologist and Senior Fellow at UC Berkeley’s The Greater Good Science Center, has spent decades researching how to turn everyday experiences into lasting wellbeing - even during life’s challenges. On Being Well, Dr. Hanson and his son Forrest Hanson dive deep into mental health and wellness with expert guests, covering a variety of topics to help you be well. #Podcast #MentalHealth #BeingWell #WellbeingThinkTank

Shame keeps us stuck. Compassion moves us forward. In this week's episode of Being Well, Dr. Ross Ellenhorn shares how the parts of us that resist change aren’t obstacles; they’re protectors. They’re often trying to keep us safe from disappointment or failure. When we approach those parts with kindness instead of criticism, we can begin to understand what they’re protecting us from and take small steps toward growth. #PersonalGrowth #SelfCompassion #MindsetShift #EmotionalWellbeing #HopeAndHealing #MentalHealthAwareness #PsychologyMatters #OvercomingFear #NavigateChange #VulnerabilityIsStrength #InnerGrowth #SpiritualGrowth #ChangeJourney #SelfReflection #BeingWellPodcast #DrRossEllenhorn

When things are hard, it’s easy to get caught up in fear and overwhelm. In the November 25th episode of the Being Well Podcast, Rick Hanson and Forrest Hanson explore practical steps for navigating life’s hardest moments: like grounding yourself, focusing on what’s within your control, and letting go of what isn’t. Listen to the episode, Now What? What to Do When Things Fall Apart, here: https://lnkd.in/g2BMc7nw #beingwellpodcast #mindfulliving #stressrelief #mentalhealthtips #focusonwhatmatters #personalgrowth #emotionalwellness #navigatingchange #selfcompassion #resiliencebuilding #mentalhealthmatters #copingstrategies #innerstrength #lettinggo #mindsetshift #overcomingfear #emotionalintelligence #clarityandaction #healingjourney #wellnesstools #psychology #positivepsychology

Avoiding reality may feel easier in the moment, but it often keeps us stuck. True progress begins when we stop running from reality and start facing it head-on. In this week’s episode of Being Well, Forrest Hanson and Rick Hanson explore how embracing the present moment—even when it’s painful—can help us regain clarity and take meaningful steps forward. #beingwellpodcast #mindfulliving #stressrelief #mentalhealthtips #focusonwhatmatters #personalgrowth #emotionalwellness #navigatingchange #selfcompassion #resiliencebuilding #mentalhealthmatters #copingstrategies #innerstrength #lettinggo #mindsetshift #overcomingfear #emotionalintelligence #clarityandaction #healingjourney #wellnesstools #psychology #positivepsychology

That moment when you're worried about what others think of you? It's usually not empathy, attunement, or even about them at all. It's mostly about you. When we're obsessing over how others might be judging us, we're not really thinking about them. We're not curious about the whole of who they are, we're focused on the tiny slice of their experience that implicates us. It's funny how focusing a bit less on yourself can be the key to feeling more comfortable in your own skin. * * * * * #motivation #quotestoliveby #mentalhealth #psychologytips #empath #empathic #selfconsciousness #curiosity #selfawareness #psychology #therapy

When life feels like it’s falling apart, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by fear and uncertainty. In those moments, take a step back and ask yourself: - Does this truly affect me directly? - What can I actually do about it? - What’s within my control and influence? By narrowing your focus to what really matters and where you can make an impact, you regain clarity and a sense of agency. In this week's episode, Rick Hanson and Forrest Hanson explore a practical framework for navigating life's most challenging transitions. Listen to the episode here: https://lnkd.in/gc4h-sEq #beingwellpodcast #mindfulliving #stressrelief #mentalhealthtips #focusonwhatmatters #personalgrowth #emotionalwellness #navigatingchange #selfcompassion #resiliencebuilding #mentalhealthmatters #copingstrategies #innerstrength #lettinggo #mindsetshift #overcomingfear #emotionalintelligence #clarityandaction #healingjourney #wellnesstools #psychology #positivepsychology

Making mistakes isn’t a sign of failure—it’s an opportunity to learn. It can teach us something valuable about how to make better choices in the future. In this week's episode of the podcast, @rickhansonphd and @f.hanson discuss the art of decision-making—exploring different decision-making styles, common pitfalls, and practical tips for making choices that align with your values and goals. #decisionmaking #mindfulness #beingwellpodcast #personalgrowth #selfawareness #intuition #rationalthinking #mentalclarity #selfdiscovery #betterchoices #innergrowth #emotionalintelligence #podcastepisode #lifedecisions #selfcompassion