Hey everyone, welcome to Being Well, I'm Forest Hanson, and if you're new to the podcast,

this is where we explore the practical science of personal growth.

And if you've listened before, welcome back.

I'm joined today as usual by Dr. Rick Hanson, Rick is a clinical psychologist, a best-selling

author, and hey, he's also my dad, so dad, how are you doing today?

I'm really good for us, and as you know, I'm really looking forward to our guest.

Yes, we did a good five to ten minutes before we started recording.

We were having a great time.

Today we are joined by a wonderful author, Zen Teacher, Young Ian Psychotherapist, so

we're really checking all of the boxes here, and the co-founder of the New York Zen Center

for Contemplative Care, Coshan Paley Ellison.

So Sensei Coshan began his formal Zen training in 1987, and he's a recognized Soto Zen teacher,

and he also completed six years of training at the Young Ian Psychoanalytic Association.

And before we get started, I do want to just give a shout out and say that New York Zen

Center's approaches to thoughtful and compassionate care have touched the lives of many, many people

in profound ways.

And his most recent book is Untangled, Walking the Afold Path to Clarity, Courage and Compassion.

So Sensei Coshan.

Thanks for joining us today.

How are you doing?

I'm doing great.

It's such a joy to be with you as I was sharing with you both.

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