Rick Hanson

Mentioned in 5 analyzed podcast episodes across 2 shows

Appears On

Tara Brach Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson

Episode Appearances

Tara Brach · May 14, 2026

The Universal Expressions of Love, Part 2: Compassion

“Referenced for research on installing states as traits through neuroplasticity”

Compassion as Buddhist practice and the four Brahma Viharas (divine abodes)Evolutionary psychology and survival mechanisms blocking compassionStress response and limbic system hijacking of empathy

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Tara Brach · May 7, 2026

Lovingkindness - Part 1 of Present Heart: The Universal Expressions of Love

“Cited for the concept of positive neuroplasticity and how practiced thoughts strengthen neural pathways”

Lovingkindness meditation (Metta practice)Brahma Viharas (four divine abodes: loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, equanimity)Control strategies and emotional reactivity

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Tara Brach · Apr 16, 2026

Compassion in Times of Conflict—a Conversation with Tara, Paul Gilbert, and Rick Hanson

“Moderator and guest expert; discusses resilience, positive neuroplasticity, and collective action for social change”

Compassion-Focused Therapy and neuroscience of compassionEvolutionary biology of threat systems and aggressionBuddhist psychology and non-duality

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Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson · Feb 23, 2026

The Freeze-Shame Loop, Therapy Speak, and "Everyone Has ADHD": February Mailbag

“Clinical psychologist and co-host; discusses freeze response, ADHD, therapy approaches, and personal experiences with relationship dynamics”

Freeze Response and Nervous System RegulationShame and Self-Criticism in Personal DevelopmentPower Imbalances in Relationships with Unequal Psychoeducation

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Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson · Feb 9, 2026

Reducing Reactivity (Without Becoming a Doormat) with Sharon Salzberg

“Clinical psychologist; co-host of Being Well podcast; Sharon's longtime colleague and teacher of hers; discusses neuroscience of mindfulness and gradual development”

Mindfulness and emotional awarenessReactivity reduction techniquesCognitive diffusion and thought-feeling separation

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