If you've ever wanted more happiness during this exceptionally trying time, then do we have the Neurodharma show for you.

Today I'll be talking with Dr. Rick Hanson, neuro-psychologist, brain expert, and the best-selling author of "Hardwiring Happiness", "Just One Thing", "The Buddha's Brain", "Resilient", and his latest incredibly peaceful and enlightening book, "Neurodharma"

And that's just what I want to talk with him about today, about new science, ancient wisdom, and practices of the highest happiness for this interesting time.

Key Points Discussed:

• As a neuroscientist, with everything that is going on in the world today, what is going on with our minds? (03:22)
• The worldwide alarm and concern that people have been trying to make sense of and how he's helping people find their footing and build up calm strength (04:52)
• Knowing ourselves scientifically, biologically, neurologically, and from the inside out through modern psychological and the perennial wisdom of the ages (07:00)
• Our vulnerability to negative learning, why we should avoid the news, and what we should do so that we are not hardwiring our minds for anger (08:34)
• Letting be, letting go, and letting in: Three ways to productively and helpfully engage our brains (13:10)
• Taking the power that we have to shift the underlying physical factors in our brain and nervous system to guide ourselves to a better place (20:20) 
• Using flowers to crowd out and uproot the weeds that linger in our minds (25:00)
• Linking the negativity we are exposed to to positive habits so we can go to a place of gratitude instead of dwelling on the negativity (29:30)
• The healing opportunity that is coming with the current pandemic (35:18)
• Looking for ways to grow strengths within ourselves that are hard-wired in our nervous system (37:32)
• 15 seconds of close contact with the Dalai Lama and what we can learn from him (40:15)
• Doing what is conducive to the welfare and happiness of others (45:00)
• The importance of bringing things back to compassion and loving-kindness in our relationships with others and ourselves (49:50)
• Appreciating ourselves and others genuinely especially during this time (53:22)

Additional Resources:

• Neurodharma By Dr. Rick Hanson
• Being Well Podcast with Dr. Rick Hanson and Forrest Hanson
• www.RickHanson.net
• www.InspireNationUniversity.com
• www.AutomaticWriting.com

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