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Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson

Podcasts · Health & Fitness

Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson

284 episodes · 6 with AI analysis

Forrest Hanson is joined by clinical psychologist (and his dad) Dr. Rick Hanson and a world-class group of experts to explore the practical science of lasting well-being. Conversations focus on the key insights from psychology, science, and contemplative practice that you need to build reliable inner strengths, overcome your challenges, and get the most out of life. New episodes every Monday.

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Mentalization and mentalization-based treatment (MBT)Borderline personality disorder diagnosis and etiologyAttachment theory and attachment stylesPsychic equivalence mode and certainty in thinkingTeleological mode and external cue dependencyPretend mode and disconnection from emotional experienceParental mirroring and childhood developmentThe alien self and intergenerational traumaSelf-injury and behavioral dyscontrol in BPDTherapeutic stance and the not-knowing approach

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Apr 27, 2026

Mentalization-Based Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder with Robert Drozek

Mentalization and mentalization-based treatment (MBT)Borderline personality disorder diagnosis and etiologyAttachment theory and attachment styles
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Apr 13, 2026

Trauma Therapy: What It’s Really Like with Dr. Jacob Ham and Elizabeth Ferreira

Complex PTSD treatment and relational trauma therapyTherapist self-disclosure and vulnerability in clinical workMoment-to-moment attunement and presence in therapy
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Feb 2, 2026

Fixing vs. Feeling: How to Get on the Same Team with Elizabeth Ferreira

Gender socialization and its impact on relationship dynamicsEmotional contagion and the fixing impulse in partnershipsTrauma-informed relationship practices
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Feb 9, 2026

Reducing Reactivity (Without Becoming a Doormat) with Sharon Salzberg

Mindfulness and emotional awarenessReactivity reduction techniquesCognitive diffusion and thought-feeling separation
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Feb 23, 2026

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

Freeze Response and Nervous System RegulationShame and Self-Criticism in Personal DevelopmentPower Imbalances in Relationships with Unequal Psychoeducation
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Feb 16, 2026

Codependency and Healthy Dependency with Nedra Glover Tawwab

Healthy Dependency vs. Codependency and Counter-DependencyBoundaries: Healthy Application and MisuseAttachment Styles and Relationship Patterns
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