Practical Wisdom with Dr. Rick Hanson

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

  1. JAN 14

    Good Intentions

    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 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.

    43 min

  2. JAN 7

    Three Ways to Steady Your Mind

    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.

    43 min

  3. 12/31/2025

    How “Not Knowing” Dissolves Suffering

    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.

    43 min

  4. 12/24/2025

    Finding a Way Forward through Grief

    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.

    46 min

  5. 12/17/2025

    Wisdom for Aging, Illness, and Mortality

    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 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.

    39 min

  6. 12/10/2025

    Science Says You Need Social Support

    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 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.

    19 min

  7. 12/03/2025

    Thankfulness for What Protects and Nurtures You

    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 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.

    39 min

  8. 11/26/2025

    Releasing Anxiety with Three Kinds of Insights

    Many of us live inside an “invisible cage” made from old fears, guardedness, and habits of staying small. Anxiety shows up not only in dread and worry, but in all the subtle ways we avoid risks, silence ourselves, or brace for what might go wrong. So in this talk, I explore how insight — from psychology, somatic work, and early Buddhism — can help you recognize where anxiety really comes from, loosen its grip, and grow a grounded, calm strength inside. Bit by bit, you can expand your inner cage, reclaim your freedom, and meet life with more confidence and ease. 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.

    48 min
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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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