Episode
#047 - Dr Rick Hanson - How To Develop A Resilient Mind
1:11:15
Published: Mon Jan 14 2019
Description
Dr Rick Hanson is a psychologist and New York Times Best Selling Author. We are often told that the world is a vicious place, with this in mind, how do you grow an unshakeable core of calm, strength and happiness to help weather the inevitable storms? This is the topic of Rick's new book Resilient. I loved this discussion, finding someone who bridges practical application of psychological techniques & research with an understanding of the esoteric view of the mind is very rare, a sequel episode will likely be coming soon. More Stuff: Resilient: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0451498844/ Rick's Website: https://www.rickhanson.net/ Check out everything I recommend from books to products and help support the podcast at no extra cost to you by shopping through this link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact
Chapters
The book Resilient focuses on the evolution of the brain and provides 12 practical strengths towards building unconditional wellbeing, which can help individuals deal with life challenges and remain at peace.
00:00 - 05:10 (05:10)
Summary
The book Resilient focuses on the evolution of the brain and provides 12 practical strengths towards building unconditional wellbeing, which can help individuals deal with life challenges and remain at peace.
Episode#047 - Dr Rick Hanson - How To Develop A Resilient Mind
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast host discusses the importance of learning beyond intellectual pursuits, including body, emotional, social, and spiritual learning, as well as the importance of satisfaction in one's everyday life.
05:10 - 11:06 (05:56)
Summary
The podcast host discusses the importance of learning beyond intellectual pursuits, including body, emotional, social, and spiritual learning, as well as the importance of satisfaction in one's everyday life.
Episode#047 - Dr Rick Hanson - How To Develop A Resilient Mind
PodcastModern Wisdom
It is important to address inner feelings of anxiety or uneasiness in order to manage anger and aggression that results from it, instead of trying to avoid the problem by becoming more aggressive.
11:06 - 17:22 (06:15)
Summary
It is important to address inner feelings of anxiety or uneasiness in order to manage anger and aggression that results from it, instead of trying to avoid the problem by becoming more aggressive.
Episode#047 - Dr Rick Hanson - How To Develop A Resilient Mind
PodcastModern Wisdom
By focusing on the felt sense in the body of calm strength, individuals can build resilience by taking moments throughout the day to feel this sense and build up the reward value of the experience, allowing for increased activity of key neurotransmitter systems that can aid in long-term processes of neural network consolidation.
17:22 - 24:06 (06:43)
Summary
By focusing on the felt sense in the body of calm strength, individuals can build resilience by taking moments throughout the day to feel this sense and build up the reward value of the experience, allowing for increased activity of key neurotransmitter systems that can aid in long-term processes of neural network consolidation.
Episode#047 - Dr Rick Hanson - How To Develop A Resilient Mind
PodcastModern Wisdom
The mindfulness gap is the moment between the emotion arising and before reacting, where one can catch and assess their thoughts and feelings.
24:06 - 29:16 (05:10)
Summary
The mindfulness gap is the moment between the emotion arising and before reacting, where one can catch and assess their thoughts and feelings. This gap can be used to learn from past experiences and avoid reacting negatively in future relationships.
Episode#047 - Dr Rick Hanson - How To Develop A Resilient Mind
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this podcast, the speaker explains how to move beyond negative emotions by being present, being aware, and practicing gratitude and self-compassion.
29:18 - 44:15 (14:56)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker explains how to move beyond negative emotions by being present, being aware, and practicing gratitude and self-compassion.
Episode#047 - Dr Rick Hanson - How To Develop A Resilient Mind
PodcastModern Wisdom
The more we internalize experiences that meet our needs, the more we build our green zone core which allows us to meet our needs positively and without getting sucked into upsetting stress.
44:15 - 52:32 (08:17)
Summary
The more we internalize experiences that meet our needs, the more we build our green zone core which allows us to meet our needs positively and without getting sucked into upsetting stress. People can still hold onto their inner peace, calm and love even in the face of enormous challenges.
Episode#047 - Dr Rick Hanson - How To Develop A Resilient Mind
PodcastModern Wisdom
The challenge in modern society is recreating conditions that allow for healthy human politics and governance.
52:32 - 1:04:37 (12:04)
Summary
The challenge in modern society is recreating conditions that allow for healthy human politics and governance. The three conditions needed are common truth, common welfare, and common justice but elites that want to protect their wealth and power often attack these conditions to their own advantage, leaving the majority at a disadvantage.
Episode#047 - Dr Rick Hanson - How To Develop A Resilient Mind
PodcastModern Wisdom
Being in the present moment and spending time in nature can activate different networks in the brain that promote a sense of wholeness and decrease activity in the neural networks responsible for daydreaming and internal simulation.
1:04:37 - 1:09:55 (05:18)
Summary
Being in the present moment and spending time in nature can activate different networks in the brain that promote a sense of wholeness and decrease activity in the neural networks responsible for daydreaming and internal simulation. Despite this, modern life has many advantages compared to ancestral lifestyles.
Episode#047 - Dr Rick Hanson - How To Develop A Resilient Mind
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this podcast, Rick Hanson shares techniques and practices for building inner strength, resilience, and calmness.
1:09:55 - 1:11:02 (01:07)
Summary
In this podcast, Rick Hanson shares techniques and practices for building inner strength, resilience, and calmness. He also talks about his new book, Resilient, and how to access his helpful resources online.