Rewiring your Brain

Hey everyone. Really liked this conversation with psychologist Rick Hanson.

I’ve read some of Rick’s books, including Buddha’s Brain and Neurodharma, and I always admire the way he supplies practices you can use to alter your neuroanatomy in order to create lasting positive changes.

In this conversation, there is a nice summation of his work to date and a survey of the scientific literature in the field. Dr. Hanson also does a deep dive on how savoring positive experiences in the moment can raise your happiness set point and increase your resilience.

Often times in yoga and Buddhism, there is a lot talk about seeing through illusion and letting go, but not as much on how to develop positive, pro-social traits that help us flourish in the world while still walking our spiritual path. Dr. Hanson, who is steeped in Buddhist practice, bridges this gap in a way that honors the tradition without diluting it.

This podcast is also available on your favorite podcatcher (if you want the audio only version), and Dr. Hanson has his own podcast as well (if you want to find more content from him at a zero dollar cost).

Thanks for your ongoing interest in the practice of yoga. The updated schedule of my classes is here.

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