Episode 74: The Neurobiology of Hope and How to Find Hope in Hard Times with Dr. Curt Thompson
b"I am so thrilled to have my friend, Dr. Curt Thompson, on the podcast today. I have been deeply transformed by Curt\\u2019s work, and in today's conversation, Curt breathes fresh life into a topic that is too easily tossed around and oversimplified\\u2014Hope.\\nWe take a deep dive into the intricacies of hope from a neurobiological, relational, and spiritual perspective. It's a must listen for anyone going through hard times.\\nHere's what we unpack in our conversation:\\n* What's happening inside our brains when we hope? (11:59)\\n* Steps you can take in daily life to foster hope (17:55)\\n* The link between hope and secure attachment (15:35)\\n* How we embody and become hope for one another (21:04)\\n* Reimagining hope in today\\u2019s world (22:41)\\nCheck out Curt's new book The Deepest Place.\\nFind a full transcript and list of resources from this episode here.\\nDo you have questions for Dr. Alison?\\u2060 Leave them here.\\nWant to receive free bonus content? \\u2060\\u2060Sign up for my free weekly email here.\\nThanks to our sponsors:\\nGo to \\u2060www.organifi.com/bestofyou\\u2060 today and use code BESTOFYOU for 20% off your order today.\\nGo to Reliefband.com and use promo code BESTOFYOU to receive 20% off plus free shipping.\\nVisit seed.com/BESTOFYOU and use code BESTOFYOU to redeem 25% off your first month of Seed's DS-01\\xae Daily\\nRelated Episodes:\\nEpisode 58: How to Find Friends Who Bring out the Best of You, Why it Matters, and How a Good Friend Can Transform Your Life with Dr. Curt Thompson, Amy Cella, and Pepper Sweeney\\nEpisode 69: Your Future Self\\u20148 Challenges to Resolve As You Become the Person You Were Meant to Be\\nEpisode 70: Mastering the Art of Emotional Intelligence\\u2014How to Harness the Power of Your Emotions to Improve Your Relationships\\nEpisode 72: Overcoming Failure, Handling Adversity, and Telling Yourself the Truth\\nEpisode 73: True Belonging vs. Groupthink, Cliques, & Trying to Fit In\\u2014How to Belong to Others While Staying True To Yourself\\nMusic by Andy Luiten\\nSound editing by Kelly Kramarik\\nWhile Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"