We're all searching for fulfillment in one way or another. Today Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson discuss how we can find and maintain it, and if it's truly possible to be fulfilled all the time. We're exploring how we can relate to our low moments amidst a "good vibes only" culture, what gets in the way of fulfillment, and the importance of respecting individual differences in nature. 

Here's the video about fulfillment on Forrest's channel that we refer to during the episode.

Support the Podcast: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link.

Watch the Episode: Prefer watching video? You  can watch this episode on YouTube.

Key Topics:

0:00: Introduction

1:45: Fulfillment: “Climate” rather than “weather.”

3:20: Context for the episode: Forrest’s video. 

5:00: Authentic fulfillment in the self-help space.

9:15: The tyranny of low expectations.

13:20: Eudaimonic and hedonic wellbeing.

15:30: Pitfalls of chasing fulfillment.

17:40: The importance of nature, individual variation, and circumstance.

27:00: What are the upper reaches of possibility?

29:50: Dealing with “low fulfillment” moments.

38:30: What tends to lead to fulfillment…and dealing with existential dread.

43:30: Finding meaning amidst meaninglessness. 

48:05: Recap

From 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. 

Just One Thing: Dr. Rick Hanson offers 3 free, regular newsletters with a variety of tips, practices, videos, meditations, and other helpful resources you can use in everyday life to grow the good that lasts. Learn more and sign up here.

Sponsors:

Join over a million people using BetterHelp, the world’s largest online counseling platform. Visit betterhelp.com/beingwell for 10% off your first month! 

Want to sleep better? Try the legendary Calm app! Visit calm.com/beingwell for 40% off a premium subscription.

Connect with the show:

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices