Can We Do No Harm?

Published: June 29, 2020, 10 a.m.

Is it possible to "do no harm," and should we even try? Dr. Hanson and Forrest explore what it means to do no harm, and the inner resources that allow us to do as little as possible.\nNew Sponsor: Join\xa0over a million people using BetterHelp, the world\u2019s largest online counseling platform. Visit betterhelp.com/beingwell for 10% off your first month!\xa0\nKey Topics:\n1:10: Reckoning and repenting in this moment.\xa0\n4:45: What does it mean to truly do no harm?\n6:45: How does doing no harm help us \u201cbe well?\u201d\n11:30: Reasons to take a collective perspective.\xa0\n16:15: Grappling with the reality of causing harm.\xa0\n19:00: The importance of repair.\n22:30: Extending repair to yourself.\xa0\n29:30: Are there necessary harms?\n33:00: Resources that allow us to do less harm.\xa0\n40:30: What happens when we stop being a danger to others?\nSupport the Podcast: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link.\nFrom Dr. Hanson: Hardwire lasting change into your mind and heart in just a few minutes a day \xa0with Dr. Rick Hanson's new program: Just One Minute. Use the code BEINGWELL at checkout for 10% off the purchase price!\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\nConnect with the show:\n\nFollow us on Instagram\n\nFollow Rick on Facebook\n\nFollow Forrest on Facebook\n\nSubscribe on iTunes