Our ancestors evolved a frightened brain for survival in harsh conditions. Today, unnecessary and unwarranted fear can make it harder to speak from the heart, dream big dreams and stand up to the manipulations of advertisers and demagogues.

A Courageous Brain: Not Manipulated by Needless Fear is a Commonwealth Club National Podcast where Dr. Rick Hanson, Ph.D., explores the practical neuroscience of courage in ourselves, our homes, offices and politics.  Go to the Commonwealth Club for more information.

 

 

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Here is a talk from the San Rafael Meditation group with Rick Hanson. It is titled, “The Third Foundation of Mindfulness.”

More information on the San Rafael Meditation group can be found here.

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Here is a talk from the San Rafael Meditation group with Rick Hanson. It is titled, “Play and Practice.”

More information on the San Rafael Meditation group can be found here.

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Here is a talk from the San Rafael Meditation group with Rick Hanson. It is titled, “Love More, Cling Less.”

More information on the San Rafael Meditation group can be found here.

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Here is a talk from the San Rafael Meditation group with Rick Hanson. It is titled Five Questions When Someone Upsets You.

More information on the San Rafael Meditation group can be found here.

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Here is a talk from the San Rafael Meditation group with Rick Hanson. It is titled Undeceived By The Inner Ad Agency.

More information on the San Rafael Meditation group can be found here.

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Here is a talk from the San Rafael Meditation group with Rick Hanson. It is titled Compassion and Equanimity.

More information on the San Rafael Mediation group can be found here.

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Here is a talk from the San Rafael Meditation group with Rick Hanson. It is titled Practicing With Pain and Threat.

More information on the San Rafael Meditation group can be found here.

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This talk on mindfulness and anxiety is one in a series on Buddhist perspectives and practice where Dr. Rick Hanson explores the practical wisdom in one of the world’s oldest contemplative traditions.

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Here is a talk from the San Rafael Meditation group with Rick Hanson. It is titled When You Just Can’t Make a Good Thing Happen.

More information on the San Rafael Mediation group can be found here.

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