Why feeling understood changes everything @ForrestHanson
Why feeling understood changes everything  @ForrestHanson
Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Feeling understood can change the way we experience ourselves. When someone really sees what we are going through, our feelings can become less isolating and more recognizable as something human.

In this week’s episode, I am joined by Dr. Lindsay Gibson to talk about emotional maturity, reparenting yourself, and why feeling lonely, unloved, or misunderstood can shape the way we relate to ourselves and others. They explore how being truly seen can strengthen our sense of connection and help us feel more capable of facing what is in front of us.

The episode is titled: Reparenting Yourself: How to Develop Emotional Maturity | Dr. Lindsay Gibson

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
Why feeling understood changes everythingScience Says You Cant Focus 8 Hours (Heres Why)Self-Regulation: How a Little Becomes a Lot | Eric Zimmer, Being WellTherapy Speak: Boundaries, Triggers, and Borrowing Authority | Being WellHow to stop overthinkingThis is how we actually healBreaking the Habit of Overthinking: Rumination and the Insight Trap | Being WellWhat Your Gut Feeling Is Really Telling YouWhat happens when you finally speak upIf You Feel Lost, Watch This | David Epstein, Being WellThis is how most people find fulfillmentHow to Rewire Your Brain and Heal Painful Memories: Linking | Being Well
Forrest Hanson |

Why feeling understood changes everything

SHARE TO X SHARE TO REDDIT SHARE TO FACEBOOK WALLPAPER