Natural Tendencies

In this episode of our daily meditation series, Rick talks about the concept of being “too tight” or “too loose” and leads you […]

In this episode, Rick shares his favorite definition of balance and explores the importance of re-establishing this balance through meditation in times of […]

In this episode, Rick reads his first lesson on “The Nature of Man” and explores our basic goodness and need for love.

In this episode, Rick explores the importance of setting a noble intention to begin your meditation practice. In this guided meditation, he sets […]

In Session 6, Rick leads you through a relaxation technique called Progressive Muscle Relaxation.

In Session 5, Rick leads you through a mindful eating meditation.

In Session 4, Rick leads you through a breathing gratitude meditation.

In Session 3, Rick leads you through a loving-kindness meditation, extending compassion to the people closest to you and around the world

In session two of “Get out of your head and come to your senses,” Rick expands on the breathing meditation he lead in […]

In response to the global trauma and grief of COVID-19, Behavioral Essentials is leading a live meditation, mental hygiene and variety show every […]

In this meditation, Rick expands on a Greater Good Science Center article and leads you through a brief meditation on their six questions […]

In this meditation, Rick contemplates the question of “who am I?” and invites us to begin to open our minds and hearts to other perspectives of identity.

In this episode of Natural Tendencies, Rick speaks to an employee at Full Sail where Behavioral Essentials is launching a new coaching center about struggling with self-criticality and the fear of rejection.

In this week’s podcast, Rick shows you how to show compassion for a loved one by tapping into your own basic goodness and […]

In this podcast, Rick guides you through the steps of establishing and practicing a seated breath meditation.

In the third part of Rick’s conversation with John P. Milton, John discusses the importance of relaxing into the present moment and embracing […]

In this week's podcast episode, Rick talks about his recent experience with Depression at the start of the new year and the realizations he had that helped him bounce back.

In Rick’s second interview with John P. Milton, John expands on the perceptual fields that are part of his fundamental truth and how […]

Rick talks to John P. Milton, founder of the Way of Nature, about the first of his 12 principles of natural liberation which […]

In the third lesson of the Leadership Essentials series, Rick talks about the importance of interconnectivity to leadership and leads you through a […]

In the second lesson of the Leadership Essentials series, Rick explores the importance of relaxation as a leader and the many benefits it […]

Rick begins a 10-part series on Leadership Essentials that focuses on the core attributes of a leader. In this introductory lesson, he explores the importance of "doing what you say you're going to do."

In the second part of this series on Fall, Rick guides you through a meditation on presence and acceptance as these themes relate to Fall.

In the first part of this two part series, Rick talks about the wonders of Fall and shares an anecdote that illuminates the interconnectivity and change inherent in this season.

In this quick podcast episode, Rick explores a client example where having a low creativity score was a huge strength.

In this quick podcast episode, Rick shares a story about how his high creativity score has effected him in his own life and gives advice on how to find balance if you’re highly creative.

In this week's podcast episode, Rick talks about anxiety and it's relationship to the Vagus Nerve and provides you with a simple, 3-minute practice that can help you start to overcome it.

In this podcast, Rick helps you relax your mind and body through a technique called Progressive Muscle Relaxation. This technique is a wonderful […]

In this episode of Natural Tendencies, Rick talks about the importance of connecting with nature and guides you through a practice he calls “Support from all Directions” that celebrates the wonderful realities that are around us all the time.

In this episode of Natural Tendencies, Rick guides you through a meditation that focuses on breathing into your center in order to calm the body and mind.

In this meditation, Rick’s teacher, John P. Milton, a renowned ecologist, spiritual teacher, meditation master, vision quest leader and shaman, guides you through […]

In this episode of Natural Tendencies, Rick leads you through a compassion meditation to bring happiness to others and encourages us to act […]

Rick introduces you to his dear friend and spiritual teacher, John P. Milton, a renowned ecologist, spiritual teacher, meditation master, vision quest leader and shaman, who leads you through a meditation on presence.

In this discussion and meditation, Rick briefly addresses the dissatisfaction we all experience in our lives and provides a meditation to ease the […]

In the first episode of this series, Rick provides you with a way to approach Thich Nhat Hanh's five mindfulness trainings that he introduces and explores throughout the series.

How orderly and structured are you? In this episode, Rick shares a brief funny story about one of our clients and dear friends who pays no mind to order and structure, in a hilarious and awesome way.

In this episode, Rick discusses the many obscurations and blockages that contribute to our suffering, how we can become aware of them, and learn how to relax and release.

In this special episode of Natural Tendencies, Rick shares the significance of Thich Nhat Hanh as a teacher in his life and one […]

In this episode of Natural Tendencies, Rick teaches you how to cultivate compassion for yourself and others in this quick guided meditation.

In this episode of Natural Tendencies, Rick guides you through a seated breathing meditation that will help you become aware of the many […]

In this episode of Natural Tendencies, Rick speaks to a highly driven creative engineer about his key behavioral attributes and shows how these traits can be both strengths and growth areas in his life. Rick guides you through using our behavioral assessment in this coaching session and gives advice to facilitate your own.

In this episode of Natural Tendencies, Rick speaks with Deepak Kumar, a successful Director of Business Operations, about his strengths and growth areas using […]

Feeling stressed and unsettled? In this special episode of Natural Tendencies, Rick shares his thoughts on meditation and the benefits of establishing your own meditation practice. He provides simple meditation ideas that are accessible to everybody and guides you through the process of establishing awareness through mind-body connection.

In Episode 8 of Natural Tendencies, Rick talks with a Graphic Designer about her need to always feel in control and how she has […]

In this special episode of Natural Tendencies, Rick talks with Eric Loyall, COO of SSA, a well-established company that operates visitor services at […]

In this heart wrenching (and warming) episode of Natural Tendencies, Rick speaks with artist & musician, Shawn Rinehart, about his most tragic and impactful […]

In Episode 5 of Natural Tendencies, Rick speaks with Yogi and Entrepreneur, “Kali” Necrason about the importance of names and how their spiritual significance […]

In Episode 4 of Natural Tendencies Rick talks to a passionate creative who struggles with dealing with the "spongey" stuff that occupies her mind and the dissatisfaction inherent in being creative...sometimes manifesting into throwing kale at her husband. (Featuring a guest appearance by an epic thunderstorm... )

In Episode 3 of Natural Tendencies, Rick talks with our senior consultant, Chu Shin, about his severe childhood trauma and how it has informed his […]

In Episode 2 of Natural Tendencies, Rick leads a "verbal acupuncture" session where he talks to one of his closest friends about having the rug pulled out from under his life after his parent's divorce and early childhood losses, the insecurity and loneliness that resulted from that, and how he resorted to comedy as a means to make connections.