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Rick Hanson

Rick Hanson is an American psychologist, neuroscientist, and writer. He is a Senior Fellow at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center and a New York Times best-selling author. His work focuses on positive psychology, contemplative practices, and the intersection of neuroscience and well-being.

psychologistKnown for Positive Neuroplasticity, Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom, Author of 'Buddha's Brain'Official site

Common themes for Rick Hanson include strength training, psychology.

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LatestJul 17, 2025
Podcasts featuring Rick Hanson
Modern Wisdom
3 episodes · latest Jul 17, 2025
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strength trainingpsychology

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Everybody loves this idea of grand victories, right?

One Wild and Precious Life · pressure to achieve success

It's kind of like when I first read Harry Potter when I was a kid and I'd never, I'd never heard the name Hermione read out loud.

Harry Potter · childhood control and autonomy

If you let go a little, you'll have a little happiness. If you let go a lot, you'll have a lot of happiness. And if you let go completely, you will be completely happy.

Ajahn Chah · letting go and change

it's why zebras don't get ulcers, you know, Sapolsky's wonderful book on stress.

Sapolsky's wonderful book on stress · understanding stress management

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