If you’re a highly sensitive person like me, I don’t need to tell you how overwhelming the world can feel right now—how much we hold, how hard it can be to rest, and how rare it is to feel seen, safe, and supported. That’s why I’m honored to share something that I think could be … Read more

“And then the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” ~Anaïs Nin I used to think something was wrong with me. I cried at the wrong moments. I felt anxious before a phone call, only to find out the other person … Read more

“Healing may not be so much about getting better, as about letting go of everything that isn’t you—all of the expectations, all of the beliefs—and becoming who you are.” ~Rachel Naomi Remen For years, yoga was my safe space—the place where I felt strong, grounded, and whole. My practice wasn’t just physical; it was my … Read more

TRIGGER WARNING: This post includes a brief mention of childhood physical abuse and may be triggering to some readers.  “The person who tries to keep everyone happy often ends up feeling the loneliest.” ~Unknown It’s Christmas morning. I’m seven years old. I sit on the hardwood floor with my sisters, in my nightgown surrounded by … Read more

“Feelings come and go, like clouds in the sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh On the day my daughter Zoe turned seven weeks old, she burst into tears while I was changing her diaper. But why? What had I done? I remember panicking, confused, scared, and instantly guilty. Eventually, I noticed her … Read more

“If you have ever followed a rainbow to its end, it leads you to the ground on which you are standing.” ~Alan Cohen There’s nothing more exhilarating than riding in a Jeep through masses of standing water. With each push forward, my friend Angela expertly maneuvered through enormous puddles, sending fountain-like arcs of aquatic glory … Read more

In this episode, Forrest and Dr. Rick explore impermanence anxiety: the fears we have related to change. They discuss “macro” and “micro” impermanence, terror management theory, the courage to care, fully embracing life, what tends to help people come to peace with impermanence, and how we can become more resilient in the face of change. … Read more

We are hungry for love and need others. Let this truth in. Accepting your inherent dependence brings you into harmony with the way life is. The post Accept Dependence first appeared on Dr. Rick Hanson. The post Accept Dependence appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Dr. Rick joins Forrest on this episode of the Being … Read more

In this Wednesday Night Meditation, Rick Hanson offered a meditation and talk about Buddhist Myth #1: “Life Is Suffering.” The post Meditation + Talk: Buddhist Myth #1: “Life Is Suffering” first appeared on Dr. Rick Hanson. The post Meditation + Talk: Buddhist Myth #1: “Life Is Suffering” appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Dr. Rick … Read more

Forrest and Rick sit down with Dr. Susan David, the creator of the concept of Emotional Agility. Emotional agility is what allows us to navigate our complex emotions, make choices aligned with our values, and ultimately lead more authentic and fulfilling lives. The post Being Well Podcast: Becoming Emotionally Agile with Dr. Susan David first … Read more