Audiobooks by Rick Hanson

Making Great Relationships: Simple Practices for Solving Conflicts, Building Connection and Fostering Love

"Brought to you b Penguin. 'A nourishing, useful, and timely book' - Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk To Someone Relationships are a cornerstone of happiness and key to living a full life. But relationships are not given, they are made. In his breakout new book, New York Times bestselling author Rick Hanson offers the fundamental tools and skills to foster happy, lasting and fulfilling relationships in all areas of life. Making Great Relationships offers 50 simple practices that we can all easily add in to our everyday life. Bringing together ground-breaking research, Hanson reveals that relationships are not fixed entities but instead each of us has the power to make our relationships every single day with our thoughts and words. This empowering book is an essential guide to making your relationships great. ©2023 Rick Hanson (P)2023 Penguin Audio"

Rick Hanson (Author), Rick Hanson (Narrator)

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The Self-Acceptance Summit: Volume 1: How to Overcome Self-Judgment and Live a Life of Bravery, Compassion, and Authenticity

"Ten Essential Perspectives on the Power of Self-Love How often do you hear inner voices saying you’re not good enough, not tough enough, not fit enough? How much time do you spend dwelling on regret, shame, and things you wish you could do over? Research shows that when we truly accept ourselves, it changes everything. We become less reactive and more resilient. Our physical health improves. We are capable of deeper and more satisfying relationships. The Self-Acceptance Summit shows the way toward this most important path of healing and discovery. In The Self-Acceptance Summit: Volume One, you’ll find a collection of insights, encouraging voices, and on-the-spot tools to help you transform your relationship with yourself. This volume showcases: •Elizabeth Gilbert: “Test Everything Against Love” •Iyanla Vanzant: “Know You, Love You … Just as You Are” •Parker J. Palmer: “Integrating Our Shadow” •Glennon Doyle: “Becoming ‘Fireproof’ and Free from Fear” •Ruth King: “Healing Rage: A Gateway to Self-Acceptance” •Marianne Williamson: “Accepting Who We Really Are” •Rick Hanson, PhD: “Letting in the Good” •Kristin Neff, PhD: “Why Self-Compassion Is a More Reliable Friend Than Self-Esteem” •Richard Schwartz, PhD: “A Practical Guide to Self-Love and Acceptance” •Elizabeth Lesser: “Accepting Self by Accepting ‘The Other’” Whether you seek health and happiness in your own life or are hoping to be of greater service in the world, your relationship with yourself is always the starting point. With The Self-Acceptance Summit, you’ll learn how accepting yourself—especially those parts you find most shameful or frightening—has a positive impact on nearly every experience in your life. Note: This program is a compilation of presentations that were originally offered via the Internet, so some sound inconsistencies may be present. These talks were presented during The Self-Acceptance Summit, hosted in 2017 by Sounds True, and may be listened to in any sequence."

Elizabeth Gilbert, Elizabeth Lesser, Glennon Doyle, Iyanla Vanzant, Kristin Neff, Marianne Williamson, Parker J. Palmer, Richard C. Schwartz, Rick Hanson, Ruth King (Author), Elizabeth Gilbert, Elizabeth Lesser, Glennon Doyle, Iyanla Vanzant, Kristin Neff, Marianne Williamson, Parker J. Palmer, Richard C. Schwartz, Ruth King (Narrator)

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Neurodharma: 7 Steps to the Highest Happiness

"Brought to you by Penguin. ‘Accessible and gentle, there is deep wisdom here from which all may benefit’ Professor Mark Williams, bestselling author of Mindfulness 'Astonishing' Ruby Wax Explore the new neuroscience of awakening and develop lasting inner peace in a changing world In Neurodharma, leading psychologist Rick Hanson explores the heights of human potential – and how to become as wise and strong, happy and loving, as any person can ever be. Combining new science and ancient wisdom, he shows how to develop unshakeable presence of mind, deep contentment, liberating insight and a courageous heart. With practical suggestions, guided meditations and warm encouragement, he offers an inspiring vision of who we can be – and an effective path for embodying this wonderful possibility. 'A brilliant and unprecedented offering' Deepak Chopra 'Rick Hanson has a rare ability to inspire us to our fullest potential while giving us practical, actionable tools for our everyday lives' Marie Forleo, author of Everything is Figureoutable © Rick Hanson 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020"

Rick Hanson (Author), Rick Hanson (Narrator)

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Train Your Brain for Happiness: The Neuroscience of Bringing Peace, Contentment & Love into Your Life

"Happiness: Is It a Matter of Luck . . . or a Learnable Skill? Why do some people seem happier than others, regardless of their situation? In the face of fear, sadness, and other emotional suffering, we may believe that there's simply something wrong with us. Yet in his decades of pioneering research, Dr. Rick Hanson has revealed a simple yet profound truth: Happiness can be learned. And like any other skill, it can support us throughout our lives. Overcoming Our 'Negativity Bias' Because the brain evolved to help us survive dangers and threats, teaches Hanson, negative experiences stick to our minds like Velcro, while positive ones slip away like Teflon. It's the reason why it's so hard to rest fully in our moments of contentment, and why we get pulled so easily into unhappiness. But there's hope. Ever-growing neuroscience revelations show that we can change our biological negativity bias. We can train ourselves to build a reservoir of uplifting experiences on a neurological level. We can shift the balance of our reality toward happiness. A Neuroscience-Based Program Refined by Years of Research In this complete audio program, Rick Hanson guides you through a wealth of core insights, life strategies, and powerful practices that have helped thousands. With him, you'll learn to move out of despair and into resilience, from worry to inner peace, reactivity to grounded self-control, shame to self-compassion, pessimism to an abiding optimism. Highlights: • Overcome your brain's negativity bias • Take back control of your emotions and your life • Heal old inner wounds to nurture security, connection, and compassion • Create a reserve of positive experiences to draw upon when you need it • Amplify your appreciation and enjoyment in each moment • Get into the 'Green Zone,' your optimal state of fulfillment, love, and courage • Over 8 hours of actionable insights and instruction for a happier life "

Rick Hanson (Author), Rick Hanson (Narrator)

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[Italian] - La forza della resilienza

"La vera capacità di adattarsi a un mondo in continuo cambiamento scaturisce da forze interne come la grinta, la gratitudine e la compassione. Questa è la resilienza, quella dote di cui abbiamo bisogno ogni giorno per crescere una famiglia, lavorare insieme ad altri, affrontare lo stress, i problemi di salute, le divergenze, il dolore o semplicemente i momenti di difficoltà. Con la sua caratteristica miscela di neuroscienza, mindfulness e psicologia positiva, il dottor Rick Hanson ci mostra come sviluppare dodici forze interiori vitali legate al nostro sistema nervoso. Attraverso una guida pratica, piena di suggerimenti concreti, esercizi, esempi personali e informazioni preziose su come funziona il nostro cervello, ci offre gli strumenti per affrontare le sfide della vita con meno ansia, più ottimismo, fiducia in noi stessi, calma e concentrazione. Caloroso, incoraggiante ed efficace, l'approccio passo-passo del dottor Hanson insegna come allenare il nostro cervello ai pensieri positivi, come liberarsi dai sentimenti dolorosi e sostituirli con autocompassione, autostima, gioia e pace interiore. © 2018 Giunti Editore S.p.A. © 2018 by Rick Hanson and Forest Hanson"

Forrest Hanson, Rick Hanson (Author), Raffaele D'ambrosio (Narrator)

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Resilient: 12 Tools for transforming everyday experiences into lasting happiness

"Random House presents the audiobook edition of Resilient written and read by Rick Hanson. Experience lasting happiness, love and peace The author of the New York Times bestselling Hardwiring Happiness, Rick Hanson is known for his trademark blend of neuroscience, positive psychology and contemplative practices. In Resilient, he explains how to build the very foundations of well-being by harnessing the power of positive experiences to build an unshakeable core. Dr. Hanson has distilled 40 years of clinical work and teaching into 12 highly effective tools. Working with these tools allows you to enter a positive cycle which creates a sense of well-being, which in turn establishes resilience, which feeds upon itself to strengthen you. Developed from his incredibly popular online course called The Foundations of Well-Being, here is the groundwork you need to be able to meet life with a whole heart. '[Hanson is] a master of his craft' - Prof Mark Williams, bestselling author of Mindfulness: a practical guide to finding peace in a frantic world"

Rick Hanson (Author), Rick Hanson (Narrator)

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The Meditation Summit: Volume 1: Deepen and Expand Your Meditation Practice with the World's Leading Teachers

"Most of us are well aware of the benefits of meditation, and new research is providing us with more and more evidence of what the world's spiritual traditions have known for years: meditation can positively impact every area of our lives. So why do many of us struggle to make time for this powerful practice? Why do we so often wonder if we're doing it right? Or feel as if something more should be happening? In The Meditation Summit: Volume I, Sounds True publisher and founder Tami Simon speaks with ten leading meditation teachers about their personal understanding of this practice—each with a complete guided meditation. Practitioners of all levels will benefit from the abundance of insight and guidance provided by these diverse voices. Volume 1 Guests and Topics: “Somatic Meditation and Connecting with the Source” with Reginald A. Ray, PhD Dr. Ray teaches a unique approach to meditation in which our body is our most trusted teacher and guide on the meditation journey. Here, he speaks with Tami about how this differs from many conventional styles of meditation. His presentation includes detailed instructions for tantric breath work and an embodied meditation for “Connecting with the Source.” “Kundalini Meditation: Accessing the Light Within” with Snatam Kaur In her conversation with Tami, Snatam Kaur explores the transformational power of sacred chant, how kundalini meditation can help us balance our body’s primary energy currents, and more. Her session includes a guided experience of kundalini meditation for accessing our inner light. “Lovingkindness Meditation” with Sharon Salzberg Sharon Salzberg is a leading teacher of lovingkindness meditation, a practice that helps cultivate our natural capacity for an open and loving heart. She speaks with Tami about meditation as a path to joy in the happiness of others, peace within ourselves, and an expanded circle of compassion, guiding us through a classical lovingkindness meditation. “Your Brain on Meditation: Cultivating Inner Strength and Peace” with Rick Hanson, PhD Neuropsychologist Rick Hanson discusses the intricate relationship between meditation and our brains, including how mindfulness can activate real brain change, how we can stimulate positive states of mind through self-directed neuroplasticity, and more. “Feeding Your Demons: A Tibetan Meditation Practice for Deep Healing and Integration” with Lama Tsultrim Allione In this presentation, Lama Allione introduces a traditional Tibetan practice that develops our ability to heal and integrate into wholeness by offering compassion to our demons, rather than battling against them. Her presentation includes the powerful guided practice, “Five Steps of Feeding Your Demons.” “Mindfulness Meditation in the Tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh” with Anh-Huong Nguyen Anh-Huong was among the first of Thich Nhat Hanh’s students to become ordained as a dharma teacher. In this presentation, she talks with Tami about how we can integrate mindfulness practices into our daily lives, discussing the use of conscious breathing, living fully in the present moment, and more. “Small Glimpses of Freedom, Many Times” with Loch Kelly, MDiv, LCSW In his conversation with Tami, Loch Kelly discusses how awakening is already here, how we have the ability to directly experience this awakened state through “small glimpses,” and how this practice can help us realize our deeper potential for living with openhearted awareness. “Mindfulness and the Art of Turning Towards Life” with Saki Santorelli, EdD, MA Dr. Santorelli explores the practice of MBSR (mindfulness-based stress reduction) and its capacity to bring greater peace, awareness, and joy to our lives. His presentation includes a mindfulness meditation practice to help us become more attuned to the subtler dimensions of what it is to be human. “Chakra Meditation from the Top Down” with Anodea Judith In this session, Anodea explores how we bring the fruits of our meditation practice into the world through our words, acts, and deeds. She guides us through an in-depth meditation to bring Divine awareness down through the chakras, allowing us to begin the art of purposeful creation. “The Art of Forgiveness” with Jack Kornfield, PhD In this presentation, Jack invites us to experience the power of forgiveness, exploring meditation as a pathway to cultivate our ability to forgive ourselves and others, as well as how this frees our hearts from suffering and liberates us from the past. He includes a guided practice to take us through the three dimensions of forgiveness. At perhaps no other time in history has there been such widespread recognition of meditation's potential to transform our lives. The physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits of a regular meditation practice cannot be overstated. With The Meditation Experience, you’ll receive inspiration, guidance, and support from a diverse selection of leading teachers so you can develop your own consistent and nourishing meditation practice. And when you commit to a meditation practice, you commit to living a more engaged, meaningful, and joyful life."

Anh-Huong Nguyen, Anodea Judith, Jack Kornfield, Loch Kelly, Reginald A. Ray, Rick Hanson, Saki Santorelli, Sharon Salzberg, Snatam Kaur, Tsultrim Allione (Author), Anh-Huong Nguyen, Anodea Judith PhD, Jack Kornfield PhD, Lama Tsultrim Allione, Loch Kelly, Reginald A. Ray PhD, Rick Hanson PhD, Saki Santorelli EdD MA, Sharon Salzberg, Snatam Kaur (Narrator)

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Hardwiring Happiness: The New Brain Science of Contentment, Calm, and Confidence

"Hardwiring Happiness: The New Brain Science of Contentment, Calm, and Confidence shows you how to tap the hidden power of everyday experiences to change your brain and your life for the better. The book has been endorsed by Stephen Porges, Thich Nhat Hanh, Dan Siegel, Kristin Neff, Paul Gilbert, Harville Hendrix, Geneen Roth, Jack Kornfield, Sara Gottfried, Tara Brach, Bill O'Hanlon, Sharon Salzberg, and many others. (See all the endorsements here.) Using this book, you can beat the brain's negativity bias, which is like Velcro for negative experiences but Teflon for positive ones. This bias evolved to help ancient animals survive, but today it makes us feel needlessly frazzled, worried, irritated, lonely, inadequate, and blue. Instead, in just a few seconds at a time in the flow of daily life, you can turn your experiences - the pleasure in a cup of coffee, the accomplishment in finishing a tricky email, the warmth from a friend's smile - into lasting inner strengths built into your brain, such as resilience, balance, and positive emotions. Grounded in neuroscience, Hardwiring Happiness is super-practical, full of easy-to-use methods and guided practices to grow a steady well-being, self-worth, and inner peace. And it has special sections on children, motivation, relationships, trauma, and spiritual practice. The program also covers managing the Stone Age brain for life in the 21st century. It tells you how to take in experiences of your core needs being met, so that you gradually leave the "red zone" of fight-flight-freeze stress and get centered in the brain's "green zone" in which you feel an ongoing ease, fulfillment, and love - even while you deal with life's challenges."

Rick Hanson (Author), Rick Hanson (Narrator)

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The Neurodharma of Love: Rewire Your Brain for Healthy Relationships

"The Neuroscience of Fulfilling Relationships—A Guided Training Program Most of our greatest joys and sorrows happen in our relationships with others. Imagine then: what if you could guide your mind to forgive, heal, and find greater happiness in your connections with others? 'The remarkable truth is that you can,' teaches Rick Hanson. With The Neurodharma of Love, this well-respected clinician and teacher shows us how brain science, practical psychology, and Buddhist meditation practices are now converging to help us experience greater intimacy and fulfillment—in our intimate relationships, with family and friends, and in our larger circles of work and community. This practice-centered audio program invites us to learn: How to strengthen our underlying neural circuits of empathy, compassion, kindness, and love at the deepest levels • Meditations to help us heal childhood wounds and shift out of fight-or-flight reactivity • How to create a healthy balance of intimacy and independence, open our hearts, resolve conflicts with others, and lay the neuropsychological foundation for lasting love 'Compassion,' 'love,' 'openheartedness'—these aren’t just nice ideas. They’re actual brain states that we can nurture and strengthen. The Neurodharma of Love shows us how, with powerful insights and practices to enrich all of our relationships. Course objectives: Discuss how to strengthen our underlying neural circuits of empathy, compassion, kindness, and love at the deepest levels • Practice meditations to help us heal childhood wounds and shift out of fight-or-flight reactivity • Explain how to create a healthy balance of intimacy and independence, open our hearts, resolve conflicts with others, and lay the neuropsychological foundation for lasting love"

Rick Hanson (Author), Rick Hanson (Narrator)

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Letting Go: A Key to Lasting Happiness

"Happiness is far more than a positive feeling that comes and goes. Science is now proving that happiness is a skill that you can develop. Bridging neuropsychology with the great contemplative traditions, Dr. Rick Hanson brings you a series of practices that help you learn to let go of negative experiences to make space for positive thoughts and feelings. Sounds True Practices are short downloadable audio sessions selected from our most popular courses. Affordably priced and ideal for beginners, they're a powerful way to use energy healing, guided imagery, meditation, and other proven practices at home or on the go. Put them on your smartphone, MP3 player, tablet device, or computer … and start experiencing their benefits today. This session is excerpted from Rick Hanson's three-CD audio program Meditations for Happiness."

Rick Hanson (Author), Rick Hanson PhD (Narrator)

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Steadying Your Mind

"The structure of your brain changes constantly in a dynamic, unfolding process that you yourself can help direct to create the life you want. Neuropsychologist Dr. Rick Hanson offers the 'Steadying Your Mind' meditation to tap the full creative power of your attention and strengthen the neural circuitry that supports focus and clarity. Sounds True Practices are short downloadable audio sessions selected from our most popular courses. Affordably priced and ideal for beginners, they're a powerful way to use energy healing, guided imagery, meditation, and other proven practices at home or on the go. Put them on your smartphone, MP3 player, tablet device, or computer … and start experiencing their benefits today. This session is excerpted from Rick Hanson's three-CD audio program Meditations to Change Your Brain (with Richard Mendius, MD)."

Rick Hanson (Author), Rick Hanson PhD (Narrator)

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Self-Directed Brain Change: Rewire Your Neural Pathways for Happiness and Resilience

"Rewire Your Brain for Happiness—A Step-By-Step Program Self-Directed Brain Change is based on a key emerging insight from neuroscience: that to keep our ancestors alive, the human brain evolved to stick to negative experiences like Velcro and shrug off the positive ones like Teflon. The good news, teaches Rick Hanson, is that we can retrain our neural structure out of 'sheer survival' mode and into one of greater well-being, mental clarity, and moment-to-moment appreciation. In this practice-focused program, Dr. Hanson teaches us how to: Shift our evolutionary fear and survival bias into one of 'taking in the good' • Use positive moments or states to rewire happiness as an enduring neural trait • Heal difficult or painful emotional memories to 'fill the hole in the heart' • Increase and deepen daily experiences of love, gratitude, and contentment • Build inner resilience in the face of stress and challenging situations, improve relationships, and much more Is it possible to rewire yourself for happiness? A growing body of evidence from this pioneering neuropsychologist and his colleagues says yes, we can—and experience greater fulfillment and contentment the moment we begin. With Self-Directed Brain Change, you will learn how."

Rick Hanson (Author), Rick Hanson (Narrator)

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