Welcome to Being Well with Dr. Rick Hanson! On this podcast we\u2019ll learn how to increase our everyday happiness, build inner strengths, and get the most out of life.\xa0\nOn our first episode, Dr. Hanson gives an overview of some of the central questions this podcast will try to answer: Why does your brain have what scientists call a \u201cnegativity bias\u201d? What does this mean? And what are some of the things we can do to build a happier, healthier brain?\nSponsor Message:\nFrom Dr. Hanson: The Foundations of Well-Being brings together the lessons of a lifetime of practice into one year-long online program. Podcast listeners can use the code\xa0BEINGWELL25 at checkout for an additional 25% off! Please don't hesitate to apply for a scholarship if you're in need.\xa0\n\xa0We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link.\nIf you'd like to start making real, positive changes to your brain and your life, but you don't have a lot of extra time, then you may want to check out Rick Hanson's new program: Just One Minute. Use the code BEINGWELL at checkout for 10% off the purchase price.\nConnect with the show:\n\nFollow Forrest on YouTube\n\nFollow us on Instagram\n\nFollow Rick on Facebook\n\nFollow Forrest on Facebook\n\nSubscribe on iTunes\n\nFollow Forrest on Facebook\n\nSubscribe on iTunes