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b"Have you ever wondered if it\\u2019s possible to hack your brain to be more happy?\\nThis week on YAP, we\\u2019re chatting with Dr. Rick Hanson. Rick is a psychologist, Senior Fellow of UC Berkeley\\u2019s Greater Good Science Center, and New York Times bestselling author of several books, most recently Neurodharma. He has lectured at NASA, Google, Oxford, and Harvard, and taught in meditation centers worldwide. As An expert on positive neuroplasticity, Dr. Hanson's work has been featured on the BBC, CBS, NPR, and other major media outlets. He also founded the Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom.\\nAs a practicing Buddhist, Dr. Rick integrates the ancient teachings of the Buddha with modern science to explain not only what's happening in your mind, but how to rewire your brain to experience more happiness and positivity.\\nIn today\\u2019s episode, Rick will walk us through the scientific and spiritual concepts behind his newest book NeuroDharma: New Science, Ancient Wisdom, and Seven Practices of the Highest Happiness. He\\u2019ll break down a concept called \\u2018Monkey Mind\\u2019, provide quick hacks to ourselves in stressful situations, and explain the high-science theory of neuroplasticity.\\xa0\\xa0\\nIf you\\u2019ve ever wondered what makes our brains happy at a scientific level, stay tuned in!\\n\\nSponsored by -\\xa0\\n\\nReal Vision - Get a year of Essential membership for only $199 - a 17% discount and less than $17/ month use promo code ESSENTIALPOD at checkout\\xa0\\nTo get started, visit realvision.com/yap\\xa0\\xa0\\nMint Mobile - To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to mintmobile.com/yap\\xa0\\nConstant Contact - To start your free 60 day digital marketing trial today, visit constantcontact.com today\\nWoven Earth - Make Woven Earth a part of your night routine and save 20% on your order with code YAP20 on WovenEarth.com/YAP\\xa0\\n\\nSocial Media:\\xa0\\n\\nFollow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting\\nReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.com\\nFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/\\nFollow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala\\nFollow Hala on Clubhouse: @halataha\\nCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com\\n\\nTimestamps:\\n\\n(0:00) - Intro\\n(00:52) - Rick\\u2019s Childhood/Turning Point in His life at Age 15\\n(3:06) - Starting College at Age 16\\n(4:44) - When He Discovered People Can Be Unhappy\\n(7:17) - How Rick Became A Buddhist\\n(10:15) - What is Neuro Dharma?\\n(14:05) - Why is it important to be in a calm, steady state?\\n(16:11) - Keeping A level Head Amidst Success or Failure\\n(18:46) - What is the Essence Of Awakening?\\n(22:44) - Emotional Intelligence\\n(24:22) - What is Monkey Mind?\\n(27:00) - How does our Brain Influence the Way We React to Our Reality?\\n(31:53) - Quick Hacks to To Calm Ourselves\\n(33:15) - What is Neuroplasticity?\\xa0\\n(36:53) - How Meditation Changes the Brain\\n(40:00) - Rick Explains what \\u2018Add-On Suffering\\u2019 Is\\n(43:10) - How to Counteract Neuroplasticity.\\xa0\\n(47:30) - The Seven Ways of Being\\n(55:34) - Where to Find Nheurodharma\\n(56:46) - Rick\\u2019s Five Minute Challenge for Growth and Healing\\n(1:00:00) - Rick\\u2019s Secret to Profiting in Life\\n(1:02:05) - Where to Learn More About Rick\\n\\nMentioned In The Episode:\\n\\nRick's Website - https://www.rickhanson.net/\\nBeing Well Podcast - https://www.rickhanson.net/being-well-podcast/\\nRick's Books - https://www.rickhanson.net/books/"