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Rick Hanson: Rewiring Your Brain for Happiness and Resilience | Mental Health | YAPClassic
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Dr. Rick Hanson’s transformative journey from a struggling adolescent to a leading expert in mental health is a powerful testament to how psychology and mindset can shape our lives. Battling unhappiness in his youth, Rick discovered the key to wellness wasn’t just in changing circumstances, but in transforming his brain health. As a result, he now shares his expertise in neuroplasticity and self-healing to help others achieve a balanced life. In this episode, Dr. Hanson reveals how positive neuroplasticity and practical biohacking techniques can rewire your brain to foster happiness, productivity, and emotional resilience.
In this episode, Hala and Rick will discuss:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:00) Rick Hansen's Teenage Turning Point
(03:29) Early College Experience and Its Impact
(05:08) Exploring the Roots of Unhappiness
(07:38) Discovering Buddhism and Its Teachings
(10:29) The Concept of Neuro Dharma
(14:16) The Importance of Steadiness of Mind
(24:21) Understanding Monkey Mind
(27:22) Biological Reactions and Brain Influence
(32:11) Shifting Perspective for Stress Relief
(33:12) Understanding Neuroplasticity
(33:50) Brain Changes with Meditation
(35:14) The Power of Small Practices
(36:27) Four Key Brain Changes from Meditation
(39:36) The Concept of Add-On Suffering
(43:23) Three Keys to Reducing Suffering
(47:09) The Seven Ways of Being
(56:10) The Five Minute Challenge
Dr. Rick Hanson is a New York Times bestselling author, psychologist, and founder of the Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom. His work, which blends modern neuroscience with ancient Buddhist wisdom, has been featured on major media outlets like the BBC, NPR, and CBS. With books translated into 30 languages and a wealth of experience as a speaker at institutions like NASA, Google, and Harvard, Dr. Hanson’s teachings offer listeners actionable strategies to foster happiness and transform their minds for personal growth.
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Entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship podcast, Business, Business podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal development, Starting a business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side hustle, Startup, mental health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth mindset, Mental Health, Health, Psychology, Wellness, Biohacking, Motivation, Mindset, Manifestation, Productivity, Brain Health, Life Balance, Self Healing, Positivity, Happiness, Sleep, Diet
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Rick Hanson: Rewiring Your Brain for Happiness and Resilience | Mental Health | YAPClassic
Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing)
Manage episode 478994820 series 2374135
Dr. Rick Hanson’s transformative journey from a struggling adolescent to a leading expert in mental health is a powerful testament to how psychology and mindset can shape our lives. Battling unhappiness in his youth, Rick discovered the key to wellness wasn’t just in changing circumstances, but in transforming his brain health. As a result, he now shares his expertise in neuroplasticity and self-healing to help others achieve a balanced life. In this episode, Dr. Hanson reveals how positive neuroplasticity and practical biohacking techniques can rewire your brain to foster happiness, productivity, and emotional resilience.
In this episode, Hala and Rick will discuss:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:00) Rick Hansen's Teenage Turning Point
(03:29) Early College Experience and Its Impact
(05:08) Exploring the Roots of Unhappiness
(07:38) Discovering Buddhism and Its Teachings
(10:29) The Concept of Neuro Dharma
(14:16) The Importance of Steadiness of Mind
(24:21) Understanding Monkey Mind
(27:22) Biological Reactions and Brain Influence
(32:11) Shifting Perspective for Stress Relief
(33:12) Understanding Neuroplasticity
(33:50) Brain Changes with Meditation
(35:14) The Power of Small Practices
(36:27) Four Key Brain Changes from Meditation
(39:36) The Concept of Add-On Suffering
(43:23) Three Keys to Reducing Suffering
(47:09) The Seven Ways of Being
(56:10) The Five Minute Challenge
Dr. Rick Hanson is a New York Times bestselling author, psychologist, and founder of the Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom. His work, which blends modern neuroscience with ancient Buddhist wisdom, has been featured on major media outlets like the BBC, NPR, and CBS. With books translated into 30 languages and a wealth of experience as a speaker at institutions like NASA, Google, and Harvard, Dr. Hanson’s teachings offer listeners actionable strategies to foster happiness and transform their minds for personal growth.
Sponsored By:
Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopify
Airbnb - Find yourself a co-host at airbnb.com/host
Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit at indeed.com/profiting
Microsoft Teams - Stop paying for tools. Get everything you need, for free at aka.ms/profiting
LinkedIn Marketing Solutions - Get a $100 credit on your next campaign at linkedin.com/profiting
Bilt - Start paying rent through Bilt and take advantage of your Neighborhood Benefits™ by going to joinbilt.com/PROFITING.
Mercury - Streamline your banking and finances in one place. Learn more at mercury.com/profiting
Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals
Key YAP Links
Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap
Youtube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting
LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/
Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/
Social + Podcast Services - yapmedia.com
Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new
Entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship podcast, Business, Business podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal development, Starting a business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side hustle, Startup, mental health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth mindset, Mental Health, Health, Psychology, Wellness, Biohacking, Motivation, Mindset, Manifestation, Productivity, Brain Health, Life Balance, Self Healing, Positivity, Happiness, Sleep, Diet
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