Rick Hanson, PhD - Self-Directed Neuroplasticity
Psychologist Rick Hanson talked about self-directed neuroplasticity on The FitMind Podcast episode 60.
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Episode Overview
Dr. Rick Hanson is a psychologist, entrepreneur, and author, best known for his work on positive neuroplasticity. Self-directed neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to rewire itself according to our intentions. It’s the essential mechanism behind mental fitness. As Dr. Hanson points out, we have the power to override 600 million years of evolved mental baggage to live happier, more fulfilling lives.
Topics in this episode include neuroplasticity, negativity bias, the HEAL model, our internal good and bad wolves, and Neurodharma. Dr. Hanson also explains the fascinating neuroscience research done on expert meditators, revealing what our minds are capable of.
Hope you enjoy!
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Rick Hanson, PhD Bio
Dr. Rick Hanson is a psychologist, Senior Fellow of UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, and New York Times bestselling author of several books, most recently Neurodharma.
He has lectured at NASA, Google, Oxford, and Harvard, and taught in meditation centers worldwide. An expert on positive neuroplasticity, Dr. Hanson's work has been featured on the BBC, CBS, NPR, and other major media. He also founded the Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom. For more information, see his website.