The Cost of Holding On: How to Let Go and Reclaim Your Mind
Psychologist Dr. Rick Hanson explores why we struggle with letting go – whether it’s obsessive thoughts, breakups, regrets, or insults – and offers actionable tools to move forward. Grounded in neuroscience, Buddhism, and personal growth, Hanson explains how our evolutionary wiring and culture encourage grasping and rumination. He shares how to develop self-compassion, reframe painful memories, and interrupt mental loops by bringing attention to what’s already supporting us. Letting go, he argues, isn’t passive – it’s a profound act of renewal that allows new joy and presence to enter.