How to Heal What's Been Missing in Your Life with Rick Hanson

What happens when important emotional needs go unmet, especially when we're young? Even with loving parents and a relatively good childhood, we can carry a lingering sense that something is missing — leaving us feeling anxious, disconnected, or constantly seeking reassurance. In this week's talk, I explore how these early experiences shape the brain, fuel craving, and influence our relationships today. Learn how we can begin to fill those empty places inside with the psychological nutrients we need.

Timecodes and Topics:
00:00 – Filling Yourself Up with What Was Missing
00:35 – Understanding Craving and Suffering
09:10 – How Unmet Childhood Needs Shape Us
17:18 – The Lasting Impact of Emotional Wounds
24:28 – Rick's Personal Journey of Healing
28:10 – Identifying What You Really Need
34:54 – The Brain Science of Healing Old Wounds
39:00 – Guided Practice: Filling the Empty Places Inside

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