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There\u2019s a tension we\u2019ve all felt at some point between the benefits of conformity and the desire to be true to ourselves and stand up for what we think is right. On today\u2019s episode of Being Well, Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson are joined by Dr. Todd Kashdan to explore how we can combine prosocial values with principled insubordination, so we can speak up for others (and ourselves) and maximize our chances of creating meaningful change even in the face of social pressure.\nAbout Our Guest: Dr. Todd Kashdan is Professor of Psychology at George Mason University. He is a leading authority on well-being, curiosity, psychological flexibility, and resilience. He has published over 210 peer-reviewed articles, and is the author of several books including Curious? , The Upside of Your Dark Side, and most recently The Art of Insubordination: How to Dissent and Defy Effectively.\nWatch the Episode: Prefer watching video? You\xa0can watch this episode on YouTube.\nKey Topics:\n0:00: Introduction\n1:45: Combining skillful positivity and dissent\n7:55: Distinguishing principled insubordination and generic misanthropy\n10:05: Four elements of principled insubordination\n19:05: Yin and Yang applied to insubordination\n21:35: Safe havens and a secure base\n26:20: How capable are we of cultivating self-awareness?\n32:05: Positive intent, courage, and sitting with discomfort\n38:45: Strategies for being a moral and effective dissident\n46:40: Navigating societal hierarchies\n51:50: Process comments as insubordination\n53:00: What Todd does when his kids are insubordinate\n58:05: Recap\nSupport the Podcast: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link.\nHave a question for us?\xa0\nEmail: contact@beingwellpodcast.com to submit questions or potential topics you'd like us to explore in future episodes.\n\xa0\nSponsors:\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 BEINGWELL25 at checkout for an additional 25% off! Please don't hesitate to apply for a scholarship if you're in need.\xa0\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