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Every book Rick Hanson recommended on podcasts
Dr. Rick Hanson appears on interview podcasts to discuss psychology, mental well-being, evolutionary neuroscience, and mindfulness. As evident from his conversations, his work bridges scientific understandings of the brain with practical emotional strategies, often drawing connections to Buddhist philosophy. Hanson frequently discusses his own written works to explain his frameworks for handling challenges and cultivating inner strength. He has explored concepts from his book Hardwiring Happiness, relating its ideas on releasing emotional burdens to the second and third noble truths of Buddhism. Similarly, he has discussed his book Buddha's Brain, examining the intersection of psychological practice and Buddhist traditions. In addition to these titles, Hanson has mentioned his book Resilient, describing it as a resource that offers psychological guidance without being explicitly spiritual. Across these podcast appearances, Hanson uses his publications to unpack how individuals can actively rewire their emotional responses, manage daily adversity, and cultivate long-lasting mental health through intentional cognitive habits.
Books recommended by Rick Hanson
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Hardwiring Happiness
Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson is a practical guide that merges neuroscience, mindfulness, and Buddhist wisdom to help readers rewire their brains for greater well-being by internalizing positive experiences.
Discussed“and as you know from hard Maring happiness I think of challenges in a certain framework relating to the evolution of the brain”
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Buddha's Brain
Discussed“yeah Brad I've come back and started rereading pieces of Buddhist brain and it's interesting how much it really is Buddhist now”
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Resilient
Resilient by Rick Hanson is a self-help and psychological guide focused on cultivating mental strength, well-being, and an unshakable core of calm.
Discussed“and then resilient is also I would say just like you're saying or Jordan not explicitly spiritual”
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“and as you know from hard maring happiness I think of challenges in a certain framework relating to the evolution of the brain”
“and in my book resilient I go through 12 major inner strengths and the strength of strengths is learning”
“the Green Zone is when we feel that we are safe enough and satisfied enough and connected enough in this moment at least now and now and now and when we feel that that our basic needs for safety satisfaction and connection are sufficiently met in the moment our whole body moves out of the red zone the whole sympathetic”
“the Green Zone is when we feel that we are safe enough and satisfied enough and connected enough in this moment at least now and now and now”
“and then the book resilient is gonna be a dumb metaphor here is about catching 12 fish you know one of the 12 fish of 12 strikes that books about 12 strings 12 factors that are based on the evolution of the brain is the kind of framework when we get into the practicality of it 12 strengths inside that”