Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
@RickHanson and I explore one of his most powerful psychological tools: linking. Over time, linking can help us rewire the brain, softening the impact of painful memories. We discuss the neuroscience behind this process, the role of memory reconsolidation, and the importance of matching positive experiences to our original pains. Rick shares personal examples, practical tips, and a few important cautions so you can apply this technique safely. This is a grounded, hands-on episode focused on one of his most high-impact ideas.
Warning: There is a brief mention of SA toward the end of the episode.
Key Topics:
0:00 Introduction
1:35 What is linking?
5:20 The relationship between linking and memory, and coherence therapy
12:15 The challenges with linking, and making the positive stronger than the negative
19:55 How to practice linking
30:45 How to disentangle our adult selves from our ‘parts’
39:20 The “erasure protocol”
52:40 How long it takes for linking to help, and key questions to ask yourself
1:01:45 Recap
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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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@RickHanson and I explore one of his most powerful psychological tools: linking. Over time, linking can help us rewire the brain, softening the impact of painful memories. We discuss the neuroscience behind this process, the role of memory reconsolidation, and the importance of matching positive experiences to our original pains. Rick shares personal examples, practical tips, and a few important cautions so you can apply this technique safely. This is a grounded, hands-on episode focused on one of his most high-impact ideas.
Warning: There is a brief mention of SA toward the end of the episode.
Key Topics:
0:00 Introduction
1:35 What is linking?
5:20 The relationship between linking and memory, and coherence therapy
12:15 The challenges with linking, and making the positive stronger than the negative
19:55 How to practice linking
30:45 How to disentangle our adult selves from our ‘parts’
39:20 The “erasure protocol”
52:40 How long it takes for linking to help, and key questions to ask yourself
1:01:45 Recap
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
I'm not a clinician, and what I say on this channel should not be taken as medical advice.
You can follow me here:
🎤 apple.co/38ufGG0
🌍 forresthanson.com
📸 instagram.com/f.hanson
