Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
We all have patterns we can see clearly…and still can't seem to stop. @RickHanson and I explore how avoidance fuels these patterns, and how we can break the avoidance loop by updating our expectations and predictions about the future.
This is the first of two episodes dedicated to this topic, the second will focus on how to brave our feared experiences and go from insight to action.
Key Topics:
0:00 Intro: avoidance coping and mental predictions
7:56 Five types of avoidance behaviors
17:35 The invisible cage
24:52 Predictive processing
30:56 Identity and high confidence predictions
35:45 How avoidance can perpetuate painful experiences
41:16 [Sponsor] Zocdoc
42:46 Exposure and the Inhibitory Learning Model
54:55 Answering common questions
59:08 Recap
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I'm not a clinician, and what I say on this channel should not be taken as medical advice.
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Who Am I: I'm Forrest, the co-author of Resilient (amzn.to/3iXLerD) and host of the Being Well Podcast (apple.co/38ufGG0). I'm making videos focused on simplifying psychology, mental health, and personal growth.
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We all have patterns we can see clearly…and still can't seem to stop. @RickHanson and I explore how avoidance fuels these patterns, and how we can break the avoidance loop by updating our expectations and predictions about the future.
This is the first of two episodes dedicated to this topic, the second will focus on how to brave our feared experiences and go from insight to action.
Key Topics:
0:00 Intro: avoidance coping and mental predictions
7:56 Five types of avoidance behaviors
17:35 The invisible cage
24:52 Predictive processing
30:56 Identity and high confidence predictions
35:45 How avoidance can perpetuate painful experiences
41:16 [Sponsor] Zocdoc
42:46 Exposure and the Inhibitory Learning Model
54:55 Answering common questions
59:08 Recap
Sponsors:
Go to Zocdoc.com/BEINGWELL to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today.
Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at RocketMoney.com/BEINGWELL.
I'm not a clinician, and what I say on this channel should not be taken as medical advice.
Subscribe to Being Well on:
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/being-well-with-dr-rick-hanson/id1120885936
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/5d87ZU1XY0fpdYNSEwXLVQ
Who Am I: I'm Forrest, the co-author of Resilient (amzn.to/3iXLerD) and host of the Being Well Podcast (apple.co/38ufGG0). I'm making videos focused on simplifying psychology, mental health, and personal growth.
Subscribe to Rick on YouTube: youtube.com/@RickHanson?sub_confirmation=1
Get Rick's Free Newsletters: rickhanson.com/writings/newsletters-from-dr-rick-hanson
Follow Rick Here:
🌍 rickhanson.com
📸 instagram.com/rickhansonphd
You can follow me here:
🎤 apple.co/38ufGG0
🌍 forresthanson.com
📸 instagram.com/f.hanson
