Rick Hanson

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  • Rick Hanson, Ph.D. is a psychologist, Senior Fellow at UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center, and New York Times best-selling author.

  • He has written seven books translated into 33 languages, focusing on neuroscience, psychology, and mindfulness.

  • Hanson is the founder of the Global Compassion Coalition and the Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom.

  • He co-hosts the popular Being Well podcast and has a large following through his newsletters and online programs.

  • Hanson has lectured at prestigious institutions and his work on positive neuroplasticity has been featured in major media outlets.

  • He began meditating in 1974 and has taught in meditation centers worldwide.

Books by Rick Hanson

Buddha's Brain Summary
Buddha's Brain
by Rick Hanson • 2009 • 252 pages
4.0
14.6K ratings
Psychology
Buddhism
Self Help
Hardwiring Happiness Summary
Hardwiring Happiness
by Rick Hanson • 2013 • 304 pages
3.65
5.2K ratings
Psychology
Self Help
Science
Neurodharma Summary
Neurodharma
by Rick Hanson • 2020 • 352 pages
3.87
645 ratings
Psychology
Self Help
Spirituality
Making Great Relationships Summary
Making Great Relationships
by Rick Hanson • 2023 • 304 pages
3.7
259 ratings
Psychology
Self Help
Relationships
Resilient Summary
Resilient
by Rick Hanson • 2018 • 304 pages
3.8
3.2K ratings
Self Help
Psychology
Personal Development