Dr. Rick Hanson on Embracing the Positive without Denying Pain [rebroadcast]Dr. Rick Hanson on Embracing the Positive without Denying Pain [rebroadcast]
A Skeptic's Path to Enlightenment
Dr. Rick Hanson shares how to balance positivity with pain using neuroscience insights on 'A Skeptic's Path to Enlightenment'.
1:06:33•28 Dec 2021
Dr. Rick Hanson on Balancing Positivity and Pain: Neuroscience Insights
“Every time we have a thought, it's not just a read event, it's also a write event.”
Ever wondered how to stay positive without ignoring life's hardships? In this episode of 'A Skeptic's Path to Enlightenment', host Scott Snibbe chats with Dr. Rick Hanson, a renowned psychologist and neuroscientist. Dr. Hanson, known for his best-sellers like 'Buddha’s Brain' and 'Hardwiring Happiness', shares his wisdom on embracing positivity while acknowledging pain.
He dives into the fascinating interplay between our minds and brains, comparing our current understanding to the early days of physics, hinting at the exciting future of neuroscience. Dr. Hanson also touches on the dangers of chronic stress and the importance of recognizing our inherent 'buddha nature'. If you're curious about practical ways to cultivate happiness and resilience, this episode is a treasure trove of insights.
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