Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson
Rick Hanson, Ph.D., Forrest Hanson
432 episodes
3 days ago
Forrest Hanson is joined by clinical psychologist 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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Forrest Hanson is joined by clinical psychologist 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.
People Pleasing, AI Therapy, and Sexual Transference: May Mailbag
Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson
1 hour 19 minutes
2 months ago
People Pleasing, AI Therapy, and Sexual Transference: May Mailbag
In this very fun episode, Dr. Rick and Forrest open the mailbag and answer questions from listeners about people pleasing, the potential (and pitfalls) of using AI as a therapist, and what to do when you develop strong feelings for your therapist. They discuss existential themes like aloneness and agency, whether Gandalf would have made a good therapist, and close with some heartfelt thoughts about what supports a long and loving relationship.
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Key Topics:
0:00: Introduction and Opening Banter
2:50: Question 1: People-Pleasing vs. Prosocial Advice for Depression
6:10: Follow-Up: Do We Train Others to Ignore Our Needs?
11:20: Creating Reciprocal Relationships
12:23: Question 2: AI as a Therapist
31:16: Question 3: Sexual Transference in Therapy
39:56: Question 4: Is Remembering That We’re ‘Ultimately Alone’ Helpful?
56:55: Question 5: What’s the Secret to a Long and Happy Marriage?
1:07:13: Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts
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Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson
Forrest Hanson is joined by clinical psychologist 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.
