Dr. Hanson explains why it’s not so bad to be “needy.” We all have needs for safety, satisfaction, and connection, the question is how can we meet them skillfully?Sponsor Message: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link.If you'd like to start making real, positive changes to your brain and your life, but you don't have a lot of extra time, then you may want to check out Rick Hanson's new program: Just One Minute. Use the code BEINGWELL at checkout for 10% off the purchase price.Connect with the show:Visit us on the webFollow us on InstagramFollow Rick on FacebookFollow Forrest on FacebookSubscribe on iTunesThe material in this podcast comes in large part from our book Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness. If you like the podcast, you'll love the book!Timestamps:0:30: Why needs?1:15: The three needs2:55: Superficial needs5:00: The role of mindfulness6:00: Objections to our needs7:00: Getting comfortable with neediness7:50: The evolution of needs9:00: How to address deep, rather than superficial, needs11:30: How we can learn to distinguish between deep and superficial needs13:00: The importance of internalization14:20: Finding and meeting your key needs16:20: Meeting needs by growing resources18:20: Recap