Episode 74: The Neurobiology of Hope and How to Find Hope in Hard Times with Dr. Curt Thompson

I am so thrilled to have my friend, Dr. Curt Thompson, on the podcast today. I have been deeply transformed by Curt’s work, and in today's conversation, Curt breathes fresh life into a topic that is too easily tossed around and oversimplified—Hope.

We 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.

Here's what we unpack in our conversation:

* What's happening inside our brains when we hope? (11:59)

* Steps you can take in daily life to foster hope (17:55)

* The link between hope and secure attachment (15:35)

* How we embody and become hope for one another (21:04)

* Reimagining hope in today’s world (22:41)

Check out Curt's new book The Deepest Place.

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Music by Andy Luiten

Sound editing by Kelly Kramarik

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