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We're all searching for fulfillment in one way or another. Today Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson discuss how we can find and maintain it, and if it's truly possible to be fulfilled all the time. We're exploring how we can relate to our low moments amidst a "good vibes only" culture, what gets in the way of fulfillment, and the importance of respecting individual differences in nature.\xa0\nHere's the video about fulfillment on Forrest's channel that we refer to during the episode.\nSupport the Podcast: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link.\nWatch the Episode: Prefer watching video? You \xa0can watch this episode on YouTube.\nKey Topics:\n0:00: Introduction\n1:45: Fulfillment: \u201cClimate\u201d rather than \u201cweather.\u201d\n3:20: Context for the episode: Forrest\u2019s video.\xa0\n5:00: Authentic fulfillment in the self-help space.\n9:15: The tyranny of low expectations.\n13:20: Eudaimonic and hedonic wellbeing.\n15:30: Pitfalls of chasing fulfillment.\n17:40: The importance of nature, individual variation, and circumstance.\n27:00: What are the upper reaches of possibility?\n29:50: Dealing with \u201clow fulfillment\u201d moments.\n38:30: What tends to lead to fulfillment\u2026and dealing with existential dread.\n43:30: Finding meaning amidst meaninglessness.\xa0\n48:05: Recap\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\nJust One Thing: Dr. Rick Hanson offers 3 free, regular newsletters with a variety of tips, practices, videos, meditations, and other helpful resources you can use in everyday life to grow the good that lasts. Learn more and sign up here.\nSponsors:\nJoin\xa0over a million people using BetterHelp, the world\u2019s largest online counseling platform. Visit betterhelp.com/beingwell for 10% off your first month!\xa0\nWant to sleep better? Try the legendary Calm app! Visit calm.com/beingwell for 40% off a premium subscription.\nConnect with the show:\n\nSubscribe on iTunes\n\nFollow Forrest on YouTube\n\nFollow us on Instagram\n\nFollow Forrest on Instagram\n\nFollow Rick on Facebook\n\nFollow Forrest on Facebook\n\nVisit Forrest's website