https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/10-happier-with-dan-harris--7368467enHealth & FitnessCopyright bgthttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba94bd4f7b39449d1a2253e50e183eca.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/10-happier-with-dan-harris--7368467Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:35:13 +0000bgtbgtfeeds@spreaker.comSelf-help for smart people. World-class insights and practices from experts in modern science and ancient wisdom. Hosted by veteran journalist and best-selling author, Dan Harris.true6d04b4eb-7893-5162-8790-0ff07fc31998episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/comedian-josh-johnson-on-handling-news-cycle-anxiety-his-insane-work-ethic-and-why-ai-is-bs--75221767

The difference between accepting a problem and simply giving up

Why some anxiety is a rational response, not overthinking

How he manages anxiety while covering the news every day on The Daily Show

A simple trick for judging whether something is actually worth your worry

What it's like growing up in church (and questioning parts of it as an adult)

Why he thinks comedy helps people face hard realities instead of avoiding them

The habit behind posting a new hour of comedy every single week for three years

Why he believes AI's promised breakthroughs haven't actually shown up

Why he thinks the public still has power to reject where AI is headed

The advice about finishing your work that changed how he creates

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Additional Resources:  This episode is sponsored by:  iRESTORE: Unlock your best hair & skin with @iRestorelaser and HUGE savings on iRESTORE with code HAPPIER at irestore.com/HAPPIER! #irestorepod Cash App: Download Cash App Today: click.cash.app/ui6m/oh9jnxlq #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Savings provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code HAPPIER at www.oneskin.co/HAPPIER #oneskinpod To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>1d9d28ad-c81a-49a5-8d5c-68129f53917fFri, 18 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtPlus: Why acceptance isn't the same as resignation, a trick for gaining perspective, and the role faith plays in his life. Josh Johnson is an Emmy-nominated writer, stand-up comedian, actor, and NAACP award-winner from Louisiana by way of Chicago. He...

The difference between accepting a problem and simply giving up

Why some anxiety is a rational response, not overthinking

How he manages anxiety while covering the news every day on The Daily Show

A simple trick for judging whether something is actually worth your worry

What it's like growing up in church (and questioning parts of it as an adult)

Why he thinks comedy helps people face hard realities instead of avoiding them

The habit behind posting a new hour of comedy every single week for three years

Why he believes AI's promised breakthroughs haven't actually shown up

Why he thinks the public still has power to reject where AI is headed

The advice about finishing your work that changed how he creates

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Additional Resources:  This episode is sponsored by:  iRESTORE: Unlock your best hair & skin with @iRestorelaser and HUGE savings on iRESTORE with code HAPPIER at irestore.com/HAPPIER! #irestorepod Cash App: Download Cash App Today: click.cash.app/ui6m/oh9jnxlq #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Savings provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code HAPPIER at www.oneskin.co/HAPPIER #oneskinpod To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>4269false1194fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-reset-for-anxiety-overthinking-and-losing-yourself-in-the-wrong-story-diana-winston--75221783Diana Winston is the Director of UCLA Mindful, with three decades of experience teaching mindfulness for health and well-being. She has authored three books, including The Little Book of Being, and has taught at Spirit Rock Meditation Center for 25 years. A founder of the International Mindfulness Teachers Association, she continues to guide individuals and organizations in cultivating awareness and presence.
In this episode we talk about:

• Why we keep making the same mistakes even after years of practice and therapy
• Four different ways to understand what "awakening" actually means
• A three-part check-in for resetting into the present moment
• A four-step practice for working with a difficult emotion in real time
• How judgment can become a doorway to deeper self-understanding
• Why self-compassion is the foundation of loving anyone else well
• How to access little tastes of transcendence in ordinary daily life

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube ChannelThis episode is sponsored by:
Rosetta Stone: Visit rosettastone.com/happier to redeem your 20% off Rosetta Stone Sapphire. Ironwall: Stop online threats before they become real-world attacks. Request your free risk assessment at ironwall.com/danharris. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>3df4e68e-e1d9-4c9d-a928-9fcefda7160aWed, 16 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtA simple daily check-in you can do anywhere, a four-part practice for handling hard emotions, and a new way to relate to negative judgments. Plus, why transcendence is more accessible than you think. https://dianawinston.com/ is the Director of...Diana Winston is the Director of UCLA Mindful, with three decades of experience teaching mindfulness for health and well-being. She has authored three books, including The Little Book of Being, and has taught at Spirit Rock Meditation Center for 25 years. A founder of the International Mindfulness Teachers Association, she continues to guide individuals and organizations in cultivating awareness and presence.
In this episode we talk about:

• Why we keep making the same mistakes even after years of practice and therapy
• Four different ways to understand what "awakening" actually means
• A three-part check-in for resetting into the present moment
• A four-step practice for working with a difficult emotion in real time
• How judgment can become a doorway to deeper self-understanding
• Why self-compassion is the foundation of loving anyone else well
• How to access little tastes of transcendence in ordinary daily life

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube ChannelThis episode is sponsored by:
Rosetta Stone: Visit rosettastone.com/happier to redeem your 20% off Rosetta Stone Sapphire. Ironwall: Stop online threats before they become real-world attacks. Request your free risk assessment at ironwall.com/danharris. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>3654false1193fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-worth-living-for-dr-atul-gawande--75221802

Why the best doctors ask patients what matters before choosing treatment

The simple question that reveals what makes life worth living

Why patients who get less aggressive care sometimes live longer

His father's answer to "what's worth living for" changed three times

Why staying independent and staying safe often pull in different directions

Research showing people get emotionally calmer, not sadder, as they age

What happened when the U.S. shut down its global health aid programs

Why he sees AI as a helpful second opinion, not a replacement, for doctors

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Additional Resources: 

• Being Mortal, the book
• Being Mortal, the documentary

This episode is sponsored by:

Warby Parker: Buy one pair of glasses and get 20% off any additional pairs at WarbyParker.com/HAPPIER — and using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #ad BetterHelp: Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/HAPPIER.
Notion: Learn more about how Notion can support your business, at notion.com/happier To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>ecef4664-f850-4c79-b655-f61276b3074eMon, 14 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtA surprisingly uplifting conversation on aging, sickness, and death. Plus: why you get happier as you get older, hard-earned tips for handling tough diagnoses, and how to think about AI in your health care. Atul Gawande, MD, MPH, is a surgeon, author,...

Why the best doctors ask patients what matters before choosing treatment

The simple question that reveals what makes life worth living

Why patients who get less aggressive care sometimes live longer

His father's answer to "what's worth living for" changed three times

Why staying independent and staying safe often pull in different directions

Research showing people get emotionally calmer, not sadder, as they age

What happened when the U.S. shut down its global health aid programs

Why he sees AI as a helpful second opinion, not a replacement, for doctors

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Additional Resources: 

• Being Mortal, the book
• Being Mortal, the documentary

This episode is sponsored by:

Warby Parker: Buy one pair of glasses and get 20% off any additional pairs at WarbyParker.com/HAPPIER — and using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #ad BetterHelp: Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/HAPPIER.
Notion: Learn more about how Notion can support your business, at notion.com/happier To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>3398false1192fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/neal-brennan-on-talking-back-to-your-inner-critic-why-chasing-validation-doesn-t-work-and-his-harrowing-psychedelic-journeys--75221817Neal Brennan is a three-time Emmy-nominated writer, director, producer, and standup comedian known for his critically acclaimed Netflix specials 3 Mics, Blocks, and Crazy Good and for co-creating Comedy Central's iconic Chappelle's Show. He also hosts the hit Blocks podcast, where he talks with guests about their own personal blocks. In this episode we talk about:

• Talking back to your inner critic
• Why the worst psychedelic trips might do more good than the beautiful ones
• The myth that comedians have to be miserable to be funny
• The "decoy" that keeps smart people chasing validation forever
• Why achievement became Neal's most embarrassing addiction
• What Neal wants now that success wasn't enough

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>4a01a9c9-f0b0-4d6a-b186-9484c39c9114Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtThe legendary comedian says you don't have to be tortured to be an artist, he doesn't need an index card of achievements in his pocket anymore, and even the bad trips have led to good destinations. https://www.nealbrennan.com/ is a three-time...Neal Brennan is a three-time Emmy-nominated writer, director, producer, and standup comedian known for his critically acclaimed Netflix specials 3 Mics, Blocks, and Crazy Good and for co-creating Comedy Central's iconic Chappelle's Show. He also hosts the hit Blocks podcast, where he talks with guests about their own personal blocks. In this episode we talk about:

• Talking back to your inner critic
• Why the worst psychedelic trips might do more good than the beautiful ones
• The myth that comedians have to be miserable to be funny
• The "decoy" that keeps smart people chasing validation forever
• Why achievement became Neal's most embarrassing addiction
• What Neal wants now that success wasn't enough

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>3483false1191fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/top-10-practices-for-resetting-your-time-space-body-inner-critic-and-social-life-laurie-santos-and-gretchen-rubin--75221777 The Happiness Lab, is a top-3 Apple podcast which has attracted 150+ million downloads since its launch. Gretchen Rubin is one of today's most influential and thought-provoking observers of happiness and human nature. She's the author of many bestselling books, such as The Happiness Project, Better Than Before, The Four Tendencies, and Life in Five Senses which have sold millions of copies in more than thirty languages. Her most recent book is Secrets of Adulthood. She's also host of the popular podcast, Happier with Gretchen Rubin.
In this episode we talk about:

• Why your intuitions often make stuckness worse, not better
• The difference between mindless drift and mindful, deliberate delay
• How to treat resistance as useful data instead of laziness
• Kristin Neff's three-part framework for practicing real self-compassion
• Gretchen Rubin's Four Tendencies and how they shape what gets you unstuck
• Why clearing physical space creates a felt sense of agency
• The "liking gap" and why reaching out matters more than you think
• How to satisfice instead of optimize when a decision feels stuck

Related Episodes:

• Past appearances of Gretchen and Laurie

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
Additional Resources:  This episode is sponsored by:
Rosetta Stone: Visit rosettastone.com/happier to redeem your 20% off Rosetta Stone Sapphire. Skylight: Go to MySkylight.com/HAPPIER for $30 off your 15 inch Calendar. Cash App): Download Cash App Today: click.cash.app/ui6m/oh9jnxlq #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Savings provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>3a1bd768-ee35-4b69-a33e-238f280205adWed, 09 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtHow to understand your tendencies and identify what's keeping you stuck. Plus: advice on treating resistance as data, reclaiming time affluence, and avoiding "procrasticlearing." Laurie Santos is the Chandrika and Ranjan Tandon Professor of Psychology... The Happiness Lab, is a top-3 Apple podcast which has attracted 150+ million downloads since its launch. Gretchen Rubin is one of today's most influential and thought-provoking observers of happiness and human nature. She's the author of many bestselling books, such as The Happiness Project, Better Than Before, The Four Tendencies, and Life in Five Senses which have sold millions of copies in more than thirty languages. Her most recent book is Secrets of Adulthood. She's also host of the popular podcast, Happier with Gretchen Rubin.
In this episode we talk about:

• Why your intuitions often make stuckness worse, not better
• The difference between mindless drift and mindful, deliberate delay
• How to treat resistance as useful data instead of laziness
• Kristin Neff's three-part framework for practicing real self-compassion
• Gretchen Rubin's Four Tendencies and how they shape what gets you unstuck
• Why clearing physical space creates a felt sense of agency
• The "liking gap" and why reaching out matters more than you think
• How to satisfice instead of optimize when a decision feels stuck

Related Episodes:

• Past appearances of Gretchen and Laurie

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
Additional Resources:  This episode is sponsored by:
Rosetta Stone: Visit rosettastone.com/happier to redeem your 20% off Rosetta Stone Sapphire. Skylight: Go to MySkylight.com/HAPPIER for $30 off your 15 inch Calendar. Cash App): Download Cash App Today: click.cash.app/ui6m/oh9jnxlq #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Savings provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>3762false1190fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-building-the-life-you-want-arthur-brooks--75221779 Build The Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier. Arthur has seen the themes of this book play out in his own life. He started his career as a classical French horn player, then got his PhD in public policy analysis, and went on to run a think tank called the American Enterprise Institute. He is currently a professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School. He also does work with The Atlantic, where he writes a column and hosts a podcast called How to Build a Happy Life. Arthur was formerly on Ten Percent Happier to discuss his book From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life.  In this episode we talk about:

• Myth busting about happiness
• The three macronutrients of happiness
• The perils of pursuing pleasure
• How to be effectively and wisely ambitious
• How to ascertain if you have meaning in your life
• How to manage your emotions
• The difference between healthy and unhealthy envy 

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

This episode is sponsored by:
BetterHelp: Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/HAPPIER. Fitnexa: You can learn more about Fitnexa SomniPods 3 at go.fitnexa.com/n6PD9i, and use code HAPPIER10 for $10 off your order. Master Class: Get 15% off any annual membership at masterclass.com/happier. Northwest Registered Agent: Visit northwestregisteredagent.com/happierfree and start using free resources to build something amazing. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>4dde9f1a-9146-439f-b7d4-7dccf2a06660Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtPlus: the benefits of a "reverse bucket list"; clear formulas for happiness, enjoyment, satisfaction, and purpose; and how to engage in the world's problems without being miserable. Professor and writer Arthur Brooks on his recent book (co-authored... Build The Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier. Arthur has seen the themes of this book play out in his own life. He started his career as a classical French horn player, then got his PhD in public policy analysis, and went on to run a think tank called the American Enterprise Institute. He is currently a professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School. He also does work with The Atlantic, where he writes a column and hosts a podcast called How to Build a Happy Life. Arthur was formerly on Ten Percent Happier to discuss his book From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life.  In this episode we talk about:

• Myth busting about happiness
• The three macronutrients of happiness
• The perils of pursuing pleasure
• How to be effectively and wisely ambitious
• How to ascertain if you have meaning in your life
• How to manage your emotions
• The difference between healthy and unhealthy envy 

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

This episode is sponsored by:
BetterHelp: Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/HAPPIER. Fitnexa: You can learn more about Fitnexa SomniPods 3 at go.fitnexa.com/n6PD9i, and use code HAPPIER10 for $10 off your order. Master Class: Get 15% off any annual membership at masterclass.com/happier. Northwest Registered Agent: Visit northwestregisteredagent.com/happierfree and start using free resources to build something amazing. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>4967false1189fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-psychology-of-success-guy-raz--75221768Guy Raz has been instrumental in creating some of the most iconic podcasts in the world, including Wondery's How I Built This, Wow in the World and TED Radio Hour. The New York Times has described him as "one of the most popular podcasters in history."  We talk about:

• The challenge – and gift – of failure
• Getting comfortable with discomfort and risk
• The notion of luck 
• The balance between your relationships and your work 
• Why scale isn't always the answer 
• Success vs. happiness 
• And much more

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>0a64e9d4-19ea-4b33-8ba6-b106309b93bbFri, 04 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtA podcast pioneer on failure, resilience, luck, work/life balance, and the power of questions. https://www.guyraz.com/ has been instrumental in creating some of the most iconic podcasts in the world, including Wondery's...Guy Raz has been instrumental in creating some of the most iconic podcasts in the world, including Wondery's How I Built This, Wow in the World and TED Radio Hour. The New York Times has described him as "one of the most popular podcasters in history."  We talk about:

• The challenge – and gift – of failure
• Getting comfortable with discomfort and risk
• The notion of luck 
• The balance between your relationships and your work 
• Why scale isn't always the answer 
• Success vs. happiness 
• And much more

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>4244false1188fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-life-s-not-working-don-t-try-harder-change-your-situation-instead-angela-duckworth--75221775

Why willpower alone rarely creates lasting behavior change, and why changing your situation is often the better move

The Gallup study showing where teens keep their phones predicts their grades

How to identify what's actually within your control versus truly fixed

Angela's own marriage crisis during the 2008 financial collapse, and what saved it

Why "trying harder" can sometimes make a bad situation worse, not better

One reason Alcoholics Anonymous works for so many people in recovery

How reaching out to strangers for advice can change your entire career path

Why surrounding yourself with the right peers matters more than we admit

Related Episodes:

• Angela Duckworth's first appearance on our show

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Additional Resources: 

• Angela's new book Situated

This episode is sponsored by:
BiOptimizers: Head to bioptimizers.com/happier and use code HAPPIER for 15% off your order. Notion: Learn more about how Notion can support your business at notion.com/happier.
Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/happier! #squarepod Fitnexa: You can learn more about Fitnexa SomniPods 3 at go.fitnexa.com/n6PD9i, and use code HAPPIER10 for $10 off your order. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>359ca4d5-dfa5-440f-b656-8a8f0c45d6cfWed, 02 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtHow the people, places, and things around you can bring out your best. Plus, why willpower is unreliable, why AA works for so many people, and where to put your phone.  Angela Duckworth is the Rosa Lee and Egbert Chang Professor at the University of...

Why willpower alone rarely creates lasting behavior change, and why changing your situation is often the better move

The Gallup study showing where teens keep their phones predicts their grades

How to identify what's actually within your control versus truly fixed

Angela's own marriage crisis during the 2008 financial collapse, and what saved it

Why "trying harder" can sometimes make a bad situation worse, not better

One reason Alcoholics Anonymous works for so many people in recovery

How reaching out to strangers for advice can change your entire career path

Why surrounding yourself with the right peers matters more than we admit

Related Episodes:

• Angela Duckworth's first appearance on our show

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Additional Resources: 

• Angela's new book Situated

This episode is sponsored by:
BiOptimizers: Head to bioptimizers.com/happier and use code HAPPIER for 15% off your order. Notion: Learn more about how Notion can support your business at notion.com/happier.
Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/happier! #squarepod Fitnexa: You can learn more about Fitnexa SomniPods 3 at go.fitnexa.com/n6PD9i, and use code HAPPIER10 for $10 off your order. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>3890false1187fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-habit-change-why-glp-1s-are-disrupting-it-and-how-to-use-it-to-have-better-conversations-charles-duhigg--75221774

The cue-routine-reward framework that underlies every habit, good or bad

The "golden rule" of habit change

What "keystone habits" are and how to identify them in your own life

Charles's 45-pound weight loss on a GLP-1 and what it revealed about "food noise"

The GLP-1 "habit window," and why some people may benefit from GLP-1's more than others

Kitchen-sinking: the habit where a fight about one thing becomes a fight about everything

Meta-conversations: asking your partner what they actually need before you respond

Related Episodes:

• The Science of Effective Communication | Charles Duhigg
• Weighing The Extraordinary Benefits And Disturbing Risks Of The New Weight Loss Drugs | Johann Hari

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Additional Resources: 

• The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
• Supercommunicators by Charles Duhigg

This episode is sponsored by:
Osea: Go to oseamalibu.com and get 10% off your first order with the code HAPPIER.
Fitnexa: You can learn more about Fitnexa SomniPods 3 at go.fitnexa.com/n6PD9i, and use code HAPPIER10 for $10 off your order. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>aac7dc2c-255b-44e8-9931-84ce122ed256Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtThere's a three-part framework for analyzing, breaking, or building any habit. There's also a simple way to identify which ones might be "keystone habits" for you. And the surprising discovery of the GLP1 "habit window" suggests that some people may...

The cue-routine-reward framework that underlies every habit, good or bad

The "golden rule" of habit change

What "keystone habits" are and how to identify them in your own life

Charles's 45-pound weight loss on a GLP-1 and what it revealed about "food noise"

The GLP-1 "habit window," and why some people may benefit from GLP-1's more than others

Kitchen-sinking: the habit where a fight about one thing becomes a fight about everything

Meta-conversations: asking your partner what they actually need before you respond

Related Episodes:

• The Science of Effective Communication | Charles Duhigg
• Weighing The Extraordinary Benefits And Disturbing Risks Of The New Weight Loss Drugs | Johann Hari

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Additional Resources: 

• The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
• Supercommunicators by Charles Duhigg

This episode is sponsored by:
Osea: Go to oseamalibu.com and get 10% off your first order with the code HAPPIER.
Fitnexa: You can learn more about Fitnexa SomniPods 3 at go.fitnexa.com/n6PD9i, and use code HAPPIER10 for $10 off your order. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>4135false1186fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sara-bareilles-on-the-feelings-you-fear-might-destroy-you-what-antidepressants-actually-did-to-her-creativity-and-why-there-s-nothing-to--75221819Sara Bareilles joins Dan to discuss her new album Good Grief, a record she made after losing three close friends — Chad Joseph, Gavin Creel, and poet Andrea Gibson. The conversation covers grief as a transformative force, medication and mental health, fertility struggles and miscarriage, the creative process as spiritual transmission, aging without intervention, and patriotism as grief.  In this episode we talk about:

• Grief is a shortcut to the truth — it strips away distraction and forces presence
• "Name it to tame it" — putting feelings into words reduces their power
• Sara's fear that medication would suppress her artistry turned out to be the opposite: Lexapro felt like "a return to herself"
• The creative process as clearing a channel rather than owning the output — music arrives, it isn't manufactured
• "Nothing to fix" — acceptance as a countercultural act in an era of optimization
• Acceptance isn't resignation — you can surrender to what is and still take compassionate action
• Grief of country: loving America and mourning what it's becoming aren't mutually exclusive
• Social media distorts your experience of reality — have your experience of the world in the world

Sara Bareilles is a two-time Grammy winner and Tony-nominated composer whose music and lyrics powered the Broadway hit Waitress — a role she later performed herself, both on Broadway and in London's West End. On screen, she earned an Emmy nomination for Girls5eva and for her performance as Mary Magdalene in NBC's Jesus Christ Superstar Live! She has sold over three million albums and 3.5 billion streams worldwide. Related Episodes:

• Sara Bareilles: Anxiety, Anger and Art (2021)
• How To Find Joy In an Anxious World (Sara Bareilles and Dacher Keltner, 2025)

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Additional Resources:  Check out Sara Bareilles' website, including links to her new album Good Grief, and more info about the Good Grief documentary.  This episode is sponsored by:
BiOptimizers: Head to bioptimizers.com/happier and use code HAPPIER for 15% off your order. Cash App: Download Cash App Today: click.cash.app/ui6m/oh9jnxlq #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Savings provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>2ff4c9c4-7a96-43d2-8654-0ba5a6f8ff0aFri, 28 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtPlus: her complicated relationship with antidepressants, weathering fertility struggles, and aging in public. https://sarabmusic.com/ joins Dan to discuss her new album Good Grief, a record she made after losing three close friends — Chad Joseph,...Sara Bareilles joins Dan to discuss her new album Good Grief, a record she made after losing three close friends — Chad Joseph, Gavin Creel, and poet Andrea Gibson. The conversation covers grief as a transformative force, medication and mental health, fertility struggles and miscarriage, the creative process as spiritual transmission, aging without intervention, and patriotism as grief.  In this episode we talk about:

• Grief is a shortcut to the truth — it strips away distraction and forces presence
• "Name it to tame it" — putting feelings into words reduces their power
• Sara's fear that medication would suppress her artistry turned out to be the opposite: Lexapro felt like "a return to herself"
• The creative process as clearing a channel rather than owning the output — music arrives, it isn't manufactured
• "Nothing to fix" — acceptance as a countercultural act in an era of optimization
• Acceptance isn't resignation — you can surrender to what is and still take compassionate action
• Grief of country: loving America and mourning what it's becoming aren't mutually exclusive
• Social media distorts your experience of reality — have your experience of the world in the world

Sara Bareilles is a two-time Grammy winner and Tony-nominated composer whose music and lyrics powered the Broadway hit Waitress — a role she later performed herself, both on Broadway and in London's West End. On screen, she earned an Emmy nomination for Girls5eva and for her performance as Mary Magdalene in NBC's Jesus Christ Superstar Live! She has sold over three million albums and 3.5 billion streams worldwide. Related Episodes:

• Sara Bareilles: Anxiety, Anger and Art (2021)
• How To Find Joy In an Anxious World (Sara Bareilles and Dacher Keltner, 2025)

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Additional Resources:  Check out Sara Bareilles' website, including links to her new album Good Grief, and more info about the Good Grief documentary.  This episode is sponsored by:
BiOptimizers: Head to bioptimizers.com/happier and use code HAPPIER for 15% off your order. Cash App: Download Cash App Today: click.cash.app/ui6m/oh9jnxlq #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards...]]>3843false1185fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-handle-ai-anxiety-a-computer-scientist-and-a-buddhist-teacher-on-managing-uncertainty-cal-newport-matthew-brensilver--75221791

What really happened when an AI agent hacked a company while running a test

Why one Silicon Valley belief system may be fueling AI panic more than the tech itself

Why senior programmers are quietly going back to writing code by hand

Where Cal draws the line on using AI to help you write versus write for you

Why Matthew worries AI could quietly replace the ordinary, unfinished parts of daily life

Buddhist advice on being with this unprecedented moment

How stabilizing your mind makes acceptance possible, and how to do it

Why calming the sense of emergency doesn't erase uncertainty, but makes it easier to face

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https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>fa2ad8b9-b415-45a0-85fe-da6ca741f218Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtWill AI take our jobs? Kill us? This episode provides both fact-checking and a psychological survival guide. Cal Newport is a Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, where he is also a founding faculty member of the Center for Digital...

What really happened when an AI agent hacked a company while running a test

Why one Silicon Valley belief system may be fueling AI panic more than the tech itself

Why senior programmers are quietly going back to writing code by hand

Where Cal draws the line on using AI to help you write versus write for you

Why Matthew worries AI could quietly replace the ordinary, unfinished parts of daily life

Buddhist advice on being with this unprecedented moment

How stabilizing your mind makes acceptance possible, and how to do it

Why calming the sense of emergency doesn't erase uncertainty, but makes it easier to face

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here
Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here
Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Additional Resources:This episode is sponsored by:
Tonal: Right now, Tonal is offering our listeners $200 off your Tonal purchase at tonal.com
with promo code HAPPIER.
To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit
https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>4227false1184fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/longevity-secrets-and-controversies-from-the-blue-zones-dan-buettner--75221781Dan Buettner is an explorer, National Geographic Fellow, and journalist. He has written a series of bestselling books, including The Blue Zones of Happiness and The Blue Zones Kitchen: 100 Recipes for Living to 100. He is also the host of the Netflix show, Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones. In this episode we talk about:

• The origin story of the Blue Zones
• The nine common denominators, or Power Nine, to longevity.
• The surprising information about much maligned foods such as pasta and bread
• Why trying to pursue good health can actually work against you
• Why the single most important factor in longevity isn't advertised on instagram 
• Tips for integrating Blue Zones wisdom into your daily life, including designing a life where you move more naturally
• And some of the critiques and controversies surrounding his work

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Additional Resources: 

• Link to Buettner's collaborators' response on demographics: https://academic.oup.com/gerontologist/article/65/12/gnaf246/8381533?login=false
• Saul Newman's critique of Blue Zones methodology:
  https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/704080v3

This episode is sponsored by:

BetterHelp: See the reviews, see what stands out, and see if BetterHelp is right for you. Visit betterhelp.com/HAPPIER. Function: Join at functionhealth.com/HAPPIER and use gift code HAPPIER25. @Function #FunctionPartner.

Northwest Registered Agent: Visit northwestregisteredagent.com/HappierFree and start using free resources to build something amazing. Warby Parker: Our listeners can buy one pair of glasses and get 20% off any additional pairs at WarbyParker.com/HAPPIER — and using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #ad To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>96e5e0a9-f59d-4b9e-a465-59d030f33fc6Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtInsights from the places on the planet where people apparently live the longest and healthiest lives.  https://www.bluezones.com/dan-buettner/ is an explorer, National Geographic Fellow, and journalist. He has written a series of bestselling books,...Dan Buettner is an explorer, National Geographic Fellow, and journalist. He has written a series of bestselling books, including The Blue Zones of Happiness and The Blue Zones Kitchen: 100 Recipes for Living to 100. He is also the host of the Netflix show, Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones. In this episode we talk about:

• The origin story of the Blue Zones
• The nine common denominators, or Power Nine, to longevity.
• The surprising information about much maligned foods such as pasta and bread
• Why trying to pursue good health can actually work against you
• Why the single most important factor in longevity isn't advertised on instagram 
• Tips for integrating Blue Zones wisdom into your daily life, including designing a life where you move more naturally
• And some of the critiques and controversies surrounding his work

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
Additional Resources: 

• Link to Buettner's collaborators' response on demographics: https://academic.oup.com/gerontologist/article/65/12/gnaf246/8381533?login=false
• Saul Newman's critique of Blue Zones methodology:
  https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/704080v3

This episode is sponsored by:

BetterHelp: See the reviews, see what stands out, and see if BetterHelp is right for you. Visit betterhelp.com/HAPPIER. Function: Join at functionhealth.com/HAPPIER and use gift code HAPPIER25. @Function #FunctionPartner.

Northwest Registered Agent: Visit northwestregisteredagent.com/HappierFree and start using free resources to build something amazing. Warby Parker: Our listeners can buy one pair of glasses and get 20% off any additional pairs at WarbyParker.com/HAPPIER — and using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #ad To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>4522false1183fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-evidence-for-aliens-the-afterlife-bigfoot-sea-monsters-and-more-miguel-sancho--75221789 Evidence of the Extraordinary: Discoveries from the Series The Proof is Out There. In this episode we talk about:

• How to walk the line between skepticism and credulity
• Why most UFO footage falls apart under scrutiny
• The scientific case for Bigfoot
• Why kids who remember past lives are hard to dismiss
• How to spot a fraudulent psychic
• Pascal's "God-shaped hole"
• What unexplained ancient rock structures reveal about our history

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel This episode is sponsored by:
MasterClass: Get at least 15% off any annual membership at masterclass.com/HAPPIER.  OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code HAPPIER at www.oneskin.co/HAPPIER. #oneskinpod To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>97af8de1-7475-4daf-930a-8136584452f5Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtAn investigative journalist on why reincarnation, ghosts, and unexplained phenomena deserve more scrutiny; plus, why our need to believe in something bigger isn't something to be embarrassed about. Miguel Sancho is an Emmy Award–winning television... Evidence of the Extraordinary: Discoveries from the Series The Proof is Out There. In this episode we talk about:

• How to walk the line between skepticism and credulity
• Why most UFO footage falls apart under scrutiny
• The scientific case for Bigfoot
• Why kids who remember past lives are hard to dismiss
• How to spot a fraudulent psychic
• Pascal's "God-shaped hole"
• What unexplained ancient rock structures reveal about our history

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel This episode is sponsored by:
MasterClass: Get at least 15% off any annual membership at masterclass.com/HAPPIER.  OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code HAPPIER at www.oneskin.co/HAPPIER. #oneskinpod To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>3531false1182fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-can-stop-fixing-yourself-buddhist-advice-on-boundaries-rituals-and-dropping-your-self-aggression-susan-piver--75221806Susan Piver is a 30 year student of Tibetan Buddhism, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of The Open Heart Project, an online meditation community with close to 20,000 members. Her latest book is Inexplicable Magic: Meditation for Mystics.  In this episode we talk about:

• Why meditation's real payoff can't be explained
• The crucial difference between mindfulness and awareness
• Why you can't think your way into oneness
• The seven daily habits of a modern "mystic"
• Why boundaries are essential to a spiritual life
• Susan's unglamorous trick for building real confidence
• Why trying to fix yourself backfires
• The secret to attracting inspiration
  

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   This episode is sponsored by:  Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/happier! #squarepod Skylight: Go to MySkylight.com/HAPPIER for $30 off your 15 inch Calendar. iRestore: Right now, you can save on customer favorites like the iRestore Elite helmet and the Illumina Face Mask. Just head to iRestore.com and use code HAPPIER. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>8f3e966a-3a71-4092-9b8b-e8dc82968913Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtPlus: Why you're a "mystic" even though you don't know it, how to find the "magic" in meditation, and the power of simple apologies (and cleaning the dishes). https://openheartproject.com/about/ is a 30 year student of Tibetan Buddhism, New York Times...Susan Piver is a 30 year student of Tibetan Buddhism, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of The Open Heart Project, an online meditation community with close to 20,000 members. Her latest book is Inexplicable Magic: Meditation for Mystics.  In this episode we talk about:

• Why meditation's real payoff can't be explained
• The crucial difference between mindfulness and awareness
• Why you can't think your way into oneness
• The seven daily habits of a modern "mystic"
• Why boundaries are essential to a spiritual life
• Susan's unglamorous trick for building real confidence
• Why trying to fix yourself backfires
• The secret to attracting inspiration
  

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   This episode is sponsored by:  Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/happier! #squarepod Skylight: Go to MySkylight.com/HAPPIER for $30 off your 15 inch Calendar. iRestore: Right now, you can save on customer favorites like the iRestore Elite helmet and the Illumina Face Mask. Just head to iRestore.com and use code HAPPIER. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>3738false1181fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-can-get-through-it-how-to-handle-the-hardest-things-that-will-ever-happen-to-you-dr-lucy-hone--75221795

A three-step recipe for getting through any major loss

Why the five stages of grief are a myth

The surprising research on who supports grievers best (hint: pets)

Living losses vs. death losses — and why ranking grief doesn't help

What it means to have your "assumptive world" shattered

Rebuilding identity after loss: answering "who am I now?"

Finding self-compassion through "real, not perfect," not perfectionism

Related Episodes:

• Cody Delistraty
• Sloane Crosley
• Sam Sanders

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Additional Resources:  This episode is sponsored by:
Rosetta Stone: Visit rosettastone.com/happier to redeem your 20% off Rosetta Stone Sapphire. CashApp: Download CashApp Today: click.cash.app/ui6m/oh9jnxlq #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Savings provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.  BetterHelp: See the reviews, see what stands out, and see if BetterHelp is right for you. Visit Betterhelp.com/HAPPIER.  Ironwall: Stop online threats before they become real-world attacks. Request your free risk assessment at ironwall.com/danharris. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>119c935c-063a-4059-bd22-4ef17d00a02cMon, 17 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtWhy the five stages of grief are a myth, a go-to phrase for when everything's falling apart, and three steps for getting through loss. Dr. Lucy Hone is an adjunct fellow at the University of Canterbury and a sought-after professional speaker, a...

A three-step recipe for getting through any major loss

Why the five stages of grief are a myth

The surprising research on who supports grievers best (hint: pets)

Living losses vs. death losses — and why ranking grief doesn't help

What it means to have your "assumptive world" shattered

Rebuilding identity after loss: answering "who am I now?"

Finding self-compassion through "real, not perfect," not perfectionism

Related Episodes:

• Cody Delistraty
• Sloane Crosley
• Sam Sanders

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Additional Resources:  This episode is sponsored by:
Rosetta Stone: Visit rosettastone.com/happier to redeem your 20% off Rosetta Stone Sapphire. CashApp: Download CashApp Today: click.cash.app/ui6m/oh9jnxlq #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Savings provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.  BetterHelp: See the reviews, see what stands out, and see if BetterHelp is right for you. Visit Betterhelp.com/HAPPIER.  Ironwall: Stop online threats before they become real-world attacks. Request your free risk assessment at ironwall.com/danharris. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>3727false1180fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-journaling-how-15-minutes-of-writing-can-free-up-your-brain-improve-your-health-and-make-you-a-better-friend-dr-james-p--75221825

The specific form of journaling, called expressive writing or therapeutic journaling, that
he invented and studied.

Other kinds of journaling such as to-do lists and gratitude lists.

Why writing things down helps shift our perspective on our stress or trauma.

How that can lead to a cascade of benefits, from improved sleep to improved working memory

And why Pennebaker, who's a very laid-back dude, is so laid-back about how often we need to journal in order to derive its benefits

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The specific form of journaling, called expressive writing or therapeutic journaling, that
he invented and studied.

Other kinds of journaling such as to-do lists and gratitude lists.

Why writing things down helps shift our perspective on our stress or trauma.

How that can lead to a cascade of benefits, from improved sleep to improved working memory

And why Pennebaker, who's a very laid-back dude, is so laid-back about how often we need to journal in order to derive its benefits

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https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>4123false1179fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-non-bs-science-of-manifestation-how-your-imagination-can-help-with-pain-anxiety-conflict-and-recovery-cassi-vieten--75221784Cassi Vieten, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist and director of research at the Arthur C. Clarke Center for Human Imagination at the University of California, San Diego, where she also directs the Center for Mindfulness. She is the author Imagine That: Transform How You Think, Feel, and Live with the Science of Imagination. In this episode we talk about:

• Why imagination is the oldest human technology
• The VISTA method for training your imagination
• Why manifestation isn't as crazy as it sounds
• How to talk yourself out of catastrophizing
• Why conflict is really a clash of two imaginations
• What glimmers are
• How to use imagination to dial down physical pain
• What years of hidden alcoholism taught Cassi about a narrowed imagination

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>ba3554e7-4eb7-4e7d-850e-f5933bcf2bdaWed, 12 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtHow elite athletes use visualization to improve performance, why visualization can turbo-charge physical recovery, and the mental trick that can make your nervous system feel safe. https://cassandravieten.com/, is a licensed clinical psychologist and...Cassi Vieten, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist and director of research at the Arthur C. Clarke Center for Human Imagination at the University of California, San Diego, where she also directs the Center for Mindfulness. She is the author Imagine That: Transform How You Think, Feel, and Live with the Science of Imagination. In this episode we talk about:

• Why imagination is the oldest human technology
• The VISTA method for training your imagination
• Why manifestation isn't as crazy as it sounds
• How to talk yourself out of catastrophizing
• Why conflict is really a clash of two imaginations
• What glimmers are
• How to use imagination to dial down physical pain
• What years of hidden alcoholism taught Cassi about a narrowed imagination

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>3488false1178fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-neuroscience-of-likability-social-connection-and-brain-health-ben-rein--75221800Ben Rein, PhD is a neuroscientist who studies the biology of social behavior and explains the brain to an audience of over 1.2 million people online. He serves as Chief Science Officer of the Mind Science Foundation, Head of Science Communication at ResearchHub Foundation, and teaches at Stanford University.  In this episode we talk about:

• Distinguishing between science and online "neurobullshit"
• Three research-backed ways to protect your brain health and boost social connection, even for introverts
• Why isolation shows up in the body like a low-grade injury
• The real difference between loneliness and isolation, and why we rarely recognize either in ourselves
• The power of pets in reducing stress and inflammation
• Whether sugar is really more addictive than cocaine (short answer: no, and here's why)
  

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Additional Resources: 

• Why Brains Need Friends: The Neuroscience of Social Connection

This episode is sponsored by:

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• Distinguishing between science and online "neurobullshit"
• Three research-backed ways to protect your brain health and boost social connection, even for introverts
• Why isolation shows up in the body like a low-grade injury
• The real difference between loneliness and isolation, and why we rarely recognize either in ourselves
• The power of pets in reducing stress and inflammation
• Whether sugar is really more addictive than cocaine (short answer: no, and here's why)
  

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
Additional Resources: 

• Why Brains Need Friends: The Neuroscience of Social Connection

This episode is sponsored by:

BetterHelp: See the reviews, see what stands out, and see if BetterHelp is right for you. Visit betterhelp.com/HAPPIER. Quo: Try QUO for free, PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to Quo.com/HAPPIER.

Ironwall: Stop online threats before they become real-world attacks with Ironwall. Visit ironwall.com/DANHARRIS and request a free Risk Assessment to see exactly how exposed your executives are. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>3640false1177fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/self-help-without-other-people-is-just-selfish-and-here-s-the-science-to-prove-it-dan-harris--75221879

Why Dan thinks the meditation world's PR problem has shifted — it's no longer "this is weird hippie stuff," it's "I get it, but I personally can't do it"

The upward spiral: how taking care of your mind improves your relationships, which improves your inner weather, which improves your relationships further — and the "toilet vortex" that runs in the opposite direction

Free-range mindfulness: why brushing your teeth or standing in a grocery line can rewire your brain just like formal seated practice

The self-compassion toolkit — Kristin Neff's three-step practice, distanced self-talk, and why putting your hand on your heart is "cheesy as f*ck" but actually works

Joseph Goldstein's single best question for breaking an anxiety loop: "Is this useful?"

Why micro-interactions — with your doorman, your barista, a stranger on the elevator — are one of the most underrated sources of happiness

Allison Gilbert is a journalist, author, and the creator of The Joy of Connections, a book and companion app designed to help people build more meaningful relationships. She writes and speaks about human connection, grief, and resilience. Learn more at allisongilbert.com. Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
Additional Resources: 

• Check out Allison's new app at beingmoreconnected.com

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Notion: Learn more about how Notion can support your business, at notion.com/happier. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>72ad0e54-c5d7-442a-b0db-b73d26733870Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtDan doesn't usually sit in the interviewee's chair — but when journalist and author Allison Gilbert invited him to speak at the 92nd Street Y as part of their Connected Lives series, he said yes. What followed was one of the more wide-ranging...

Why Dan thinks the meditation world's PR problem has shifted — it's no longer "this is weird hippie stuff," it's "I get it, but I personally can't do it"

The upward spiral: how taking care of your mind improves your relationships, which improves your inner weather, which improves your relationships further — and the "toilet vortex" that runs in the opposite direction

Free-range mindfulness: why brushing your teeth or standing in a grocery line can rewire your brain just like formal seated practice

The self-compassion toolkit — Kristin Neff's three-step practice, distanced self-talk, and why putting your hand on your heart is "cheesy as f*ck" but actually works

Joseph Goldstein's single best question for breaking an anxiety loop: "Is this useful?"

Why micro-interactions — with your doorman, your barista, a stranger on the elevator — are one of the most underrated sources of happiness

Allison Gilbert is a journalist, author, and the creator of The Joy of Connections, a book and companion app designed to help people build more meaningful relationships. She writes and speaks about human connection, grief, and resilience. Learn more at allisongilbert.com. Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
Additional Resources: 

• Check out Allison's new app at beingmoreconnected.com

This episode is sponsored by:
Notion: Learn more about how Notion can support your business, at notion.com/happier. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>3330false1176fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/resetting-your-nervous-system-when-you-re-anxious-hurting-or-just-powering-through-johanna-franzel--75221842Johanna Franzel is a teacher, somatic practitioner, educator, and author of the new book Write Yourself Home: A Creative Guide for Living Well in the Body You Have Through Embodied Writing and Movement Practice. She brings both professional expertise and the lived experience of navigating chronic illness for more than two decades. She also writes a Substack called Permission Slips.  In this episode we talk about:

• Why your nervous system stays on high alert for threats that aren't actually there
• The three-step "inventory" practice for finding calm in your body, right now
• Why calling to mind a "resource" can genuinely shift your physiology
• "Presence without scrutiny": the difference between being with someone (or yourself) and staring them down
• Why Johanna doesn't love the word "healing" and the word she prefers instead
• How to turn your most embarrassing memories into material, not shame
• Why the way you talk to yourself matters more than you think
• What over two decades with Crohn's disease taught Johanna about self-advocacy and knowing your own margins
  

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>72a31891-5cda-4c34-a0a4-5f44d893115cWed, 05 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtHow to calm down fast with an 'inventory' practice, how to build 'resources' you can call on anytime, and why 'healing' might be the wrong goal to chase. Plus, living with autoimmune disorder, writing as a practice of embodiment, and why...Johanna Franzel is a teacher, somatic practitioner, educator, and author of the new book Write Yourself Home: A Creative Guide for Living Well in the Body You Have Through Embodied Writing and Movement Practice. She brings both professional expertise and the lived experience of navigating chronic illness for more than two decades. She also writes a Substack called Permission Slips.  In this episode we talk about:

• Why your nervous system stays on high alert for threats that aren't actually there
• The three-step "inventory" practice for finding calm in your body, right now
• Why calling to mind a "resource" can genuinely shift your physiology
• "Presence without scrutiny": the difference between being with someone (or yourself) and staring them down
• Why Johanna doesn't love the word "healing" and the word she prefers instead
• How to turn your most embarrassing memories into material, not shame
• Why the way you talk to yourself matters more than you think
• What over two decades with Crohn's disease taught Johanna about self-advocacy and knowing your own margins
  

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>3572false1175fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/for-the-lonely-suffocated-or-overextended-how-to-balance-your-relationships-when-others-won-t-change-nedra-glover-tawwab--75221896Nedra Glover Tawwab is a licensed therapist and the author of Set Boundaries, Find Peace, an instant New York Times best-seller translated into over 35 languages worldwide. In addition, she has authored seven other books, including Drama Free and, most recently, The Balancing Act. A sought-after relationship expert, she has practiced relationship therapy for almost 20 years. In this episode we talk about:

• The difference between healthy dependency and full-blown enmeshment
• Why your attachment style is useful information, not a life sentence
• Wise compassion versus what Buddhists call "idiot compassion" 
• Why you can't force someone else to change, but your own change might be contagious
• The "silent agreements" we make in relationships without ever saying them out loud — and how they quietly build resentment
• Why over-considering everyone else's needs backfires, and how to actually advocate for your own
• How to stop dragging old relationship trauma into brand-new relationships
• What to actually do if you feel lonely, or like you don't have enough friends

Related Episodes:

• How to Handle Family Drama | Nedra Glover Tawwab
• That Rut You're In – This One Word Could Pull You Out | Nedra Tawwab

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here!

This episode is sponsored by:
Tonal: Get $200 off your Tonal purchase with promo code HAPPIER at tonal.com.
Warby Parker: Our listeners can buy one pair of glasses and get 20% off any additional pairs at WarbyParker.com/HAPPIER — and using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #ad To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>af9edf65-09e7-45a8-926a-a8cc395eadd4Mon, 03 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtPlus: how to build a village, why your attachment style isn't your destiny, and a two-step method for asking for help that actually works. https://www.nedratawwab.com/ is a licensed therapist and the author of...Nedra Glover Tawwab is a licensed therapist and the author of Set Boundaries, Find Peace, an instant New York Times best-seller translated into over 35 languages worldwide. In addition, she has authored seven other books, including Drama Free and, most recently, The Balancing Act. A sought-after relationship expert, she has practiced relationship therapy for almost 20 years. In this episode we talk about:

• The difference between healthy dependency and full-blown enmeshment
• Why your attachment style is useful information, not a life sentence
• Wise compassion versus what Buddhists call "idiot compassion" 
• Why you can't force someone else to change, but your own change might be contagious
• The "silent agreements" we make in relationships without ever saying them out loud — and how they quietly build resentment
• Why over-considering everyone else's needs backfires, and how to actually advocate for your own
• How to stop dragging old relationship trauma into brand-new relationships
• What to actually do if you feel lonely, or like you don't have enough friends

Related Episodes:

• How to Handle Family Drama | Nedra Glover Tawwab
• That Rut You're In – This One Word Could Pull You Out | Nedra Tawwab

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here!

This episode is sponsored by:
Tonal: Get $200 off your Tonal purchase with promo code HAPPIER at tonal.com.
Warby Parker: Our listeners can buy one pair of glasses and...]]>3890false1174fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-you-don-t-know-what-you-actually-want-how-to-say-no-when-to-say-yes-and-the-one-question-that-cuts-through-it-yara-shahidi--75221788
Today we're sharing an episode from another show we love: How to Be a Better Human, hosted by Chris Duffy. In this conversation, Chris talks with actor Yara Shahidi — known for Black-ish and Grown-ish, and now host of The Optimist Project podcast — about what she's learned from building a career and an identity at the same time. Yara explains why she thinks of optimism as a daily practice rather than a fixed personality trait, how a "year of no" eventually led her to build a "hard yes list" of things that reliably bring her joy, and why she's been deliberately pursuing things she's bad at — cartwheels, crochet, the glockenspiel — as a way of staying curious and connected. It's a thoughtful conversation about purpose, identity, and how to keep growing once you've already achieved the thing you thought you wanted. If you like what you hear, check out How to Be a Better Human wherever you get your podcasts. Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here!   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>a67c3ec2-e55e-4ea6-88d2-1d86f8b2249aFri, 31 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtPlus: The "hard yes" list, the intentional pursuit of being bad at things (and how that opens doors you didn't know were closed), being "on intimate terms with catastrophe," and optimism as a daily practice. From How To Be A Better Human. Today...
Today we're sharing an episode from another show we love: How to Be a Better Human, hosted by Chris Duffy. In this conversation, Chris talks with actor Yara Shahidi — known for Black-ish and Grown-ish, and now host of The Optimist Project podcast — about what she's learned from building a career and an identity at the same time. Yara explains why she thinks of optimism as a daily practice rather than a fixed personality trait, how a "year of no" eventually led her to build a "hard yes list" of things that reliably bring her joy, and why she's been deliberately pursuing things she's bad at — cartwheels, crochet, the glockenspiel — as a way of staying curious and connected. It's a thoughtful conversation about purpose, identity, and how to keep growing once you've already achieved the thing you thought you wanted. If you like what you hear, check out How to Be a Better Human wherever you get your podcasts. Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here!   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>2490false1173fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-re-gonna-be-alright-no-matter-what-on-facing-anger-aging-and-loss-with-humor-and-grace-sylvia-boorstein--75221840

Why turning 90 makes the Buddha's teachings on impermanence feel real instead of theoretical

The line Sylvia repeats to herself that's become the antidote to ill will and anger

Why "there's always a hand to hold" might be the whole point of being alive

The four (or three) noble truths, reworked in Sylvia's own words

A grocery store treat that turned into an unexpected lesson about where happiness actually comes from

What she says to people who are dying, and why it's not a lie

And much more

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel This episode is sponsored by:
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To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>e95a4e89-3664-4284-a0dd-587206b3e9cbWed, 29 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtThe legendary dharma teacher on self-acceptance, the two-sentence trick she uses on her own anger, and what actually makes her happy after 90 years of living. Sylvia Boorstein, PhD, LCSW is a co-founding teacher of Spirit Rock Meditation Center in...

Why turning 90 makes the Buddha's teachings on impermanence feel real instead of theoretical

The line Sylvia repeats to herself that's become the antidote to ill will and anger

Why "there's always a hand to hold" might be the whole point of being alive

The four (or three) noble truths, reworked in Sylvia's own words

A grocery store treat that turned into an unexpected lesson about where happiness actually comes from

What she says to people who are dying, and why it's not a lie

And much more

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel This episode is sponsored by:
BetterHelp:: Don't let stigma stand in the way of support. Start therapy with BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/HAPPIER. Warby Parker: Our listeners can buy one pair of glasses and get 20% off any additional pairs at WarbyParker.com/HAPPIER — and using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #ad
To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>3976false1172fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-read-people-calm-tension-build-trust-and-ask-for-what-you-re-worth-john-richardson--75221801Never Settle, co-written with Attia Qureshi. In this episode we talk about:

• Why lying in a negotiation is tactically stupid, not just morally wrong
• The "give them a sandwich" trick FBI hostage negotiators use, and how to steal it for everyday life
• The difference between healthy manipulation and the harmful kind
• A simple word that can pull someone's brain out of fight-or-flight mode mid-argument
• Why knowing your alternative matters more than knowing your ask
• When saying no is actually the smartest move in the room
• And much more
  

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

This episode is sponsored by:
Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/oh9jnxlq #CashAppPod.  Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card.  Savings provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. IQ Bar: To get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, including the ultimate sampler pack, plus free shipping, text DAN to 64000. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>1101e679-4195-4d69-919d-e55bdaad2f86Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtAn MIT/Harvard negotiation expert on the two types of "no," the FBI hostage negotiator trick you can use with anyone, and the rhetorical move that improves outcomes for women. John Richardson teaches negotiation at MIT's Sloan School of Management,...Never Settle, co-written with Attia Qureshi. In this episode we talk about:

• Why lying in a negotiation is tactically stupid, not just morally wrong
• The "give them a sandwich" trick FBI hostage negotiators use, and how to steal it for everyday life
• The difference between healthy manipulation and the harmful kind
• A simple word that can pull someone's brain out of fight-or-flight mode mid-argument
• Why knowing your alternative matters more than knowing your ask
• When saying no is actually the smartest move in the room
• And much more
  

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

This episode is sponsored by:
Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/oh9jnxlq #CashAppPod.  Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card.  Savings provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. IQ Bar: To get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, including the ultimate sampler pack, plus free shipping, text DAN to 64000. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>3680false1171fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/that-feeling-of-always-behind-and-never-enough-here-s-the-antidote-ellen-hendriksen--75221786Dr. Ellen Hendriksen is a clinical psychologist who helps people calm their anxiety and be their authentic self. She serves on the faculty at Boston University's Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders (CARD) and is the author of HOW TO BE ENOUGH: Self-Acceptance for Self-Critics and Perfectionists and HOW TO BE YOURSELF: Quiet Your Inner Critic and Rise Above Social Anxiety. You can find her on Substack at How to Be Good to Yourself When You're Hard on Yourself. This episode originally aired in 2025.  In this episode we talk about:

• The relationship between perfectionism and anxiety
• The definition of perfectionism––and why the word is actually a misnomer
• Dr. Hendriksen's own struggles with perfectionism, and how they manifested physically
• The difference between healthy perfectionism and unhealthy perfectionism
• Changing your relationship with your inner critic 
• Shifting from rigid rules to flexibility
• Keeping high standards while making room for mistakes
• Overcoming procrastination
• Navigating social comparison
• And much more
  

Related Episodes:

• Strategies for Social Anxiety | Ellen Hendriksen
• The Voice in Your Head | Ethan Kross 
• How To Move Into The Future With Optimism Instead Of Anxiety | Frederik Pferdt

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here!

To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>8c8c9f97-7f94-4234-9d2e-af31d60cc4c0Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtMove on from the inner critic and beat perfectionism without lowering your standards. https://www.ellenhendriksen.com/ is a clinical psychologist who helps people calm their anxiety and be their authentic self. She serves on the faculty at Boston...Dr. Ellen Hendriksen is a clinical psychologist who helps people calm their anxiety and be their authentic self. She serves on the faculty at Boston University's Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders (CARD) and is the author of HOW TO BE ENOUGH: Self-Acceptance for Self-Critics and Perfectionists and HOW TO BE YOURSELF: Quiet Your Inner Critic and Rise Above Social Anxiety. You can find her on Substack at How to Be Good to Yourself When You're Hard on Yourself. This episode originally aired in 2025.  In this episode we talk about:

• The relationship between perfectionism and anxiety
• The definition of perfectionism––and why the word is actually a misnomer
• Dr. Hendriksen's own struggles with perfectionism, and how they manifested physically
• The difference between healthy perfectionism and unhealthy perfectionism
• Changing your relationship with your inner critic 
• Shifting from rigid rules to flexibility
• Keeping high standards while making room for mistakes
• Overcoming procrastination
• Navigating social comparison
• And much more
  

Related Episodes:

• Strategies for Social Anxiety | Ellen Hendriksen
• The Voice in Your Head | Ethan Kross 
• How To Move Into The Future With Optimism Instead Of Anxiety | Frederik Pferdt

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here!

To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>3940false1170fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/secrets-from-the-therapist-s-couch-how-boundaries-actually-work-how-to-come-to-peace-with-your-parents-and-why-it-s-not-too-late-to-chang--75221816Lori Gottlieb is a psychotherapist and New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, which has sold over three million copies and has been translated into over 30 languages. In addition to her clinical practice, she writes The New York Times "Ask the Therapist" advice column and is co-host of the popular "Dear Therapists" podcast and the advice podcast Since You Asked.  In this episode we talk about:

• Why insight alone doesn't change anything, and what "idiot compassion" gets wrong
• Whether you actually need to like your therapist
• Why there's no such thing as a hierarchy of pain
• How to spot a help-rejecting complainer, including in yourself
• What envy is actually trying to tell you
• Why a real boundary is a bid for connection, not a cutoff
• Why we're all unreliable narrators, and how to edit the story you tell about yourself
• Why we keep choosing partners who echo our unfinished business

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Additional Resources: 

• Maybe You Should Talk To Someone Workbook
• Maybe You Should Talk To Someone Journal

Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here!

This episode is sponsored by:
Function Health: Join at functionhealth.com/happier or use the gift code HAPPIER25 for a $25 credit toward your membership. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>0028ffc2-bff3-47ea-a8bb-e378d4c89988Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtPlus: How your envy can be useful, why you're an unreliable narrator of your own life, and why you keep choosing partners who echo the unfinished business of your childhood. https://lorigottlieb.com/ is a psychotherapist and New York Times bestselling...Lori Gottlieb is a psychotherapist and New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, which has sold over three million copies and has been translated into over 30 languages. In addition to her clinical practice, she writes The New York Times "Ask the Therapist" advice column and is co-host of the popular "Dear Therapists" podcast and the advice podcast Since You Asked.  In this episode we talk about:

• Why insight alone doesn't change anything, and what "idiot compassion" gets wrong
• Whether you actually need to like your therapist
• Why there's no such thing as a hierarchy of pain
• How to spot a help-rejecting complainer, including in yourself
• What envy is actually trying to tell you
• Why a real boundary is a bid for connection, not a cutoff
• Why we're all unreliable narrators, and how to edit the story you tell about yourself
• Why we keep choosing partners who echo our unfinished business

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Additional Resources: 

• Maybe You Should Talk To Someone Workbook
• Maybe You Should Talk To Someone Journal

Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here!

This episode is sponsored by:
Function Health: Join at functionhealth.com/happier or use the gift code HAPPIER25 for a $25 credit toward your membership. To advertise on the show, contact...]]>4522false1169fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/joyful-anyway-surviving-the-sh-t-show-of-regular-life-kate-bowler--75221812Kate Bowler, PhD is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, award-winning podcast host, and an Associate Professor of American Religious History at Duke University. She studies the cultural stories we tell ourselves about success, suffering, and whether (or not) we're capable of change. Her newest book is Joyful, Anyway. In this episode we talk about:

• The dangerous difference between joy and happiness
• Why optimization and self-mastery are quietly killing your capacity for delight
• How to find the "yes" inside every "no" (even when things are genuinely terrible)
• The ache and restlessness you can't shake—and why it's actually your compass, not a problem to solve
• What grace actually looks like when control disappears
• How to stop trying to improve your way into joy
• The "assignment" that changes how you show up for other people
• Why survival isn't the point—living is

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
Additional Resources: 

• Everything Happens for a Reason (and Other Lies I've Loved) 
• No Cure For Being Human (and Other Truths I Need to Hear)
• Have a Beautiful, Terrible Day!

Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here! To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris This episode is sponsored by: 

BetterHelp: Online therapy, matched to your needs. Get 10% off your first month at www.betterhelp.com/happier.
Gusto: Try Gusto today at gusto.com/HAPPIER, and get three months free when you run your first payroll.]]>da533104-6bdd-406a-89b6-7a451ba1b27eMon, 20 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtWhy optimization is a joy blocker, how to find the 'yes' inside the 'no,' and why that restless ache you can't shake is actually your compass. https://katebowler.com/, PhD is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, award-winning podcast host,...Kate Bowler, PhD is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, award-winning podcast host, and an Associate Professor of American Religious History at Duke University. She studies the cultural stories we tell ourselves about success, suffering, and whether (or not) we're capable of change. Her newest book is Joyful, Anyway. In this episode we talk about:

• The dangerous difference between joy and happiness
• Why optimization and self-mastery are quietly killing your capacity for delight
• How to find the "yes" inside every "no" (even when things are genuinely terrible)
• The ache and restlessness you can't shake—and why it's actually your compass, not a problem to solve
• What grace actually looks like when control disappears
• How to stop trying to improve your way into joy
• The "assignment" that changes how you show up for other people
• Why survival isn't the point—living is

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Additional Resources: 

• Everything Happens for a Reason (and Other Lies I've Loved) 
• No Cure For Being Human (and Other Truths I Need to Hear)
• Have a Beautiful, Terrible Day!

Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here! To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris This episode is sponsored by: 

BetterHelp: Online therapy, matched to your needs. Get 10% off your first month at www.betterhelp.com/happier.
Gusto: Try Gusto today at gusto.com/HAPPIER, and get three months free when you run your first payroll.]]>3650false1168fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-we-crave-gurus-a-skeptic-s-reckoning-with-belief-bitcoin-and-burning-man-vikram-gandhi--75221830 The Man Will Burn — a five-part HBO Original Documentary Series on the full arc of Burning Man, from its countercultural roots in San Francisco to the 80,000-person desert event it's become. In this episode we talk about:

• Why an experiment built to reject capitalism ended up swimming in it
• What playing a fake guru taught him about how belief actually works
• Why people are often more comfortable opening up to a stranger than to those closest to them
• What religion, cryptocurrency, and Burning Man all have in common
• How to find meaning in ancient wisdom without needing to belong to anything
• And much more

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To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris This episode is sponsored by: 
Jiyu Skin: Our listeners can now get an additional 20% off plus free shipping with our code HAPPIER at jiyuskin.com.
Tonal: Right now, Tonal is offering our listeners $200 off your Tonal purchase with promo code HAPPIER.
Rosetta Stone: Ten Percent Happier listeners can get 20% off their Rosetta Stone Sapphire subscription when they sign up today. Visit rosettastone.com/happier to redeem your 20% off.]]>61f61484-a730-4cff-8c76-56887a1a4699Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtWhat a fake guru discovered about genuine connection, why ancient wisdom survives even the most rigorous skepticism, and the real reason humans crave spiritual authority. Vikram Gandhi is an award-winning and boundary-pushing director of fiction and... The Man Will Burn — a five-part HBO Original Documentary Series on the full arc of Burning Man, from its countercultural roots in San Francisco to the 80,000-person desert event it's become. In this episode we talk about:

• Why an experiment built to reject capitalism ended up swimming in it
• What playing a fake guru taught him about how belief actually works
• Why people are often more comfortable opening up to a stranger than to those closest to them
• What religion, cryptocurrency, and Burning Man all have in common
• How to find meaning in ancient wisdom without needing to belong to anything
• And much more

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To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris This episode is sponsored by: 
Jiyu Skin: Our listeners can now get an additional 20% off plus free shipping with our code HAPPIER at jiyuskin.com.
Tonal: Right now, Tonal is offering our listeners $200 off your Tonal purchase with promo code HAPPIER.
Rosetta Stone: Ten Percent Happier listeners can get 20% off their Rosetta Stone Sapphire subscription when they sign up today. Visit rosettastone.com/happier to redeem your 20% off.]]>3340false1167fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/anxiety-overthinking-and-overwhelm-buddhist-hacks-for-changing-your-mind-joseph-goldstein--75221890Joseph Goldstein is a cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society and the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies, both in Barre, Massachusetts. He is the author of many books including, most recently, Dreamscapes of the Mind.  In this episode we talk about:

• Why your thoughts have so much power over you — and how to take it back
• A surprisingly funny technique for dealing with self-judgment
• Why trying to get rid of an unwanted thought often makes it worse
• The difference between recognizing an emotion and actually being mindful of it
• Why sadness and unhappiness aren't the same thing
• And much more

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• Why your thoughts have so much power over you — and how to take it back
• A surprisingly funny technique for dealing with self-judgment
• Why trying to get rid of an unwanted thought often makes it worse
• The difference between recognizing an emotion and actually being mindful of it
• Why sadness and unhappiness aren't the same thing
• And much more

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• The difference between perfectionism and healthy striving
• How perfectionism functions as a coping mechanism for unmet needs for love, belonging, and significance
• What "mattering" actually means
• Antimattering (and our fear of not mattering)
• Why feeling like you matter to others can loosen the grip of perfectionism
• Why people consistently underestimate how much they matter to others
• Practical ways to help others feel like they matter
• Why helping others feel like they matter boomerangs back and boosts your own sense of significance
• The fear of not mattering in the age of AI

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• Gordon's books: The Psychology of Mattering, Mattering as a Core Need in Children and Adolescents, and Perfectionism: Theory, Research, and Treatment

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Quo – Try Quo for free, plus get 20% off your first six months when you go to quo.com/happier.  BetterHelp — Online therapy, matched to your needs. Get 10% off your first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/happier Warby Parker — Prescription glasses with virtual try-on. Buy one prescription pair and get 20% off additional prescription pairs at https://www.warbyparker.com/happier IQBAR:   To get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, including the ultimate sampler pack, plus free shipping, text DAN to 64000. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>012fd31b-f116-45db-a588-c4b05580cb5fMon, 13 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtPlus: combatting loneliness, turning down the volume on social comparison, and why mattering to a few people beats outperforming everyone. https://www.thematteringmovement.com/gordon-flett is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at York...Gordon Flett is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at York University where he has served as the Director of the LaMarsh Centre for Child and Youth Research. Dr. Flett is most known for his influential research on perfectionism in health and mental health and his more recent work on the psychology of mattering.  In this episode we talk about:

• The difference between perfectionism and healthy striving
• How perfectionism functions as a coping mechanism for unmet needs for love, belonging, and significance
• What "mattering" actually means
• Antimattering (and our fear of not mattering)
• Why feeling like you matter to others can loosen the grip of perfectionism
• Why people consistently underestimate how much they matter to others
• Practical ways to help others feel like they matter
• Why helping others feel like they matter boomerangs back and boosts your own sense of significance
• The fear of not mattering in the age of AI

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Additional Resources: 

• Gordon's books: The Psychology of Mattering, Mattering as a Core Need in Children and Adolescents, and Perfectionism: Theory, Research, and Treatment

Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here! This episode is sponsored by:
Quo – Try Quo for free, plus get 20% off your first six months when you go to quo.com/happier.  BetterHelp — Online therapy, matched to your needs. Get 10% off your first month at 3976false1165fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-a-group-of-broke-20-somethings-accidentally-launched-the-mindfulness-movement-jack-kornfield-joseph-goldstein-and-sharon-salzberg--75221814dharma.org.  Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Join Dan, Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18, 2026. Register here. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>62091c6a-0ca8-40b0-9e4e-3602639be262Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtThe time the Dalai Lama went bowling in their basement, the time a stranger showed up with exactly the $15,000 they were missing — and more behind-the-scenes stories from 50 years of IMS. In 1975, a handful of young Americans fresh back from years of...dharma.org.  Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Join Dan, Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18, 2026. Register here. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>4518false1164fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-communicate-effectively-with-difficult-people-when-to-tell-the-truth-when-to-push-back-and-why-kindness-isn-t-the-same-as-being-ni--75221804Sharon Salzberg is a meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, and New York Times bestselling author. She is among the first to bring mindfulness & lovingkindness meditation to mainstream American culture fifty years ago.  In this episode we talk about:

• What the Buddha actually said about how to talk to people, and why almost none of us were ever taught it 
• The four questions to ask yourself before you open your mouth 
• Whether white lies are ever okay 
• The difference between being kind and being nice 
• Is it ever okay to gossip? 
• Why shame is the enemy of change, and what "right" in right speech actually means 
• How to remember any of this when you're mid-conversation with a difficult person

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris Rosetta Stone – Get 20% off your Rosetta Stone Sapphire subscription when you sign up today. Visit rosettastone.com/happier  Square –   Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/happier #squarepod Leesa — Go to leesa.com for 25% off select mattresses, plus get an extra $50 off with promo code HAPPIER. OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code HAPPIER at https://www.oneskin.co/HAPPIER  #oneskinpod  ]]>fdd782c1-ac7d-44ea-9af1-4d05490364f2Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtPlus: the four questions the Buddha said you should ask before you speak, the truth about gossip, and what to do when compassion and honesty pull in opposite directions. https://www.sharonsalzberg.com/ is a meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher,...Sharon Salzberg is a meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, and New York Times bestselling author. She is among the first to bring mindfulness & lovingkindness meditation to mainstream American culture fifty years ago.  In this episode we talk about:

• What the Buddha actually said about how to talk to people, and why almost none of us were ever taught it 
• The four questions to ask yourself before you open your mouth 
• Whether white lies are ever okay 
• The difference between being kind and being nice 
• Is it ever okay to gossip? 
• Why shame is the enemy of change, and what "right" in right speech actually means 
• How to remember any of this when you're mid-conversation with a difficult person

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris Rosetta Stone – Get 20% off your Rosetta Stone Sapphire subscription when you sign up today. Visit rosettastone.com/happier  Square –   Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/happier #squarepod Leesa — Go to leesa.com for 25% off select mattresses, plus get an extra $50 off with promo code HAPPIER. OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code HAPPIER at https://www.oneskin.co/HAPPIER  #oneskinpod  ]]>4096false1163fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-job-is-hijacking-your-life-how-to-set-limits-decrease-work-stress-and-reclaim-your-evenings-guy-winch--752218083 TED Talks have garnered over 35 million views and his science based self-help books have been translated into 30 languages. His newest book is: Mind Over Grind: How to Break Free When Work Hijacks Your Life. In this episode we talk about:

• Why work stress is at an all-time high — and what the pandemic permanently broke
• How to tell the difference between regular stress and full-blown burnout
• Why ruminating about a bad day at the office is unpaid overtime — and how to stop
• Techniques for coaching yourself through hard moments without lying to yourself
• How to actually recover after work — and why collapsing on the couch isn't the same as recharging
• How to set limits with a difficult boss without torching the relationship
• A practical tool for mapping the real stress in your job 
• What to do with the Sunday scaries — and one scheduling trick that actually works
• How chronic work stress quietly erodes your ethics over time

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• Dear Therapists

Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here! This episode is sponsored by: 

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• Why work stress is at an all-time high — and what the pandemic permanently broke
• How to tell the difference between regular stress and full-blown burnout
• Why ruminating about a bad day at the office is unpaid overtime — and how to stop
• Techniques for coaching yourself through hard moments without lying to yourself
• How to actually recover after work — and why collapsing on the couch isn't the same as recharging
• How to set limits with a difficult boss without torching the relationship
• A practical tool for mapping the real stress in your job 
• What to do with the Sunday scaries — and one scheduling trick that actually works
• How chronic work stress quietly erodes your ethics over time

  Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Additional Resources: 

• Dear Therapists

Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here! This episode is sponsored by: 

BetterHelp — Online therapy, matched to your needs. Get 10% off your first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/happier

Northwest Registered Agent — LLC formation, registered agent service, and free business resources at https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/Happierfree To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>4015false1162fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-an-age-of-techno-pessimism-here-s-the-science-based-case-for-optimism-rob-marciano--75221839 The Next Big Thing: Innovations for a Better, Smarter, Stronger Tomorrow. Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>a8ae65d0-7533-4507-b931-130cbc39f2f0Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtOn nuclear fusion, solid-state batteries, driverless cars, and other innovations — and why, for one cynical disaster reporter, meeting the scientists building them changed everything. Rob Marciano is the national weather correspondent for CBS News and... The Next Big Thing: Innovations for a Better, Smarter, Stronger Tomorrow. Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>2904false1161fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-regulate-your-nervous-system-anxiety-relationships-and-the-baggage-you-didn-t-ask-for-dr-bruce-perry--75221850Dr. Bruce Perry is the Principal of the Neurosequential Network and a Professor at the School of  Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria Australia. His work on the impact of abuse, neglect and trauma on development has informed clinical practice, programs and policy across the world. Dr. Perry's most recent book, What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing, co-authored with Oprah Winfrey, has been translated into 26 languages and has been on the New York Times Bestseller list for over 100 weeks after becoming #1 on the list in April of 2021. In this episode we talk about:

• EMDR and the importance of moving your body 
• The hardest type of trauma to deal with 
• The perks of getting in touch with the fact that, to quote Dr. Perry, everyone is wandering around in a fucking fog...and how this perspective helps us become more generous in our lives.. Both toward ourselves and others. 
• How it's never too late to heal trauma 

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• The Boy Who Was Raised As A Dog
• Born For Love: Why Empathy is Essential and Endangered

  Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here! To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>01a6956f-22c2-4c0d-886f-452ba74a3b23Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtPlus: how trauma rewires the brain, why connection is the most powerful regulator, and small practices that actually work. https://www.bdperry.com/about is the Principal of the https://www.neurosequential.com/ and a Professor at the School of  Allied...Dr. Bruce Perry is the Principal of the Neurosequential Network and a Professor at the School of  Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria Australia. His work on the impact of abuse, neglect and trauma on development has informed clinical practice, programs and policy across the world. Dr. Perry's most recent book, What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing, co-authored with Oprah Winfrey, has been translated into 26 languages and has been on the New York Times Bestseller list for over 100 weeks after becoming #1 on the list in April of 2021. In this episode we talk about:

• EMDR and the importance of moving your body 
• The hardest type of trauma to deal with 
• The perks of getting in touch with the fact that, to quote Dr. Perry, everyone is wandering around in a fucking fog...and how this perspective helps us become more generous in our lives.. Both toward ourselves and others. 
• How it's never too late to heal trauma 

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   Additional Resources: 

• The Boy Who Was Raised As A Dog
• Born For Love: Why Empathy is Essential and Endangered

  Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here! To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>4619false1160fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/that-background-hum-of-worry-in-every-important-conversation-here-s-what-it-is-and-how-to-quiet-it-claude-m-steele--75221796 Claude M. Steele is a professor of psychology at Stanford University and the author of a new book, Churn: The Tension That Divides Us and How to Overcome It.  In this episode we talk about:

• Why talking across difference is so stressful, even when nobody's being bigoted
• What's actually happening in your brain during an awkward cross-cultural moment
• The surprisingly simple thing that makes critical feedback land or fall flat
• How to reduce tension when you're the one with power (and what to do when you're not)
• A three-part framework for building trust across any divide

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris This episode is sponsored by:

Function Health: Join at functionhealth.com/happier or use the gift code HAPPIER25 for a $25 credit toward your membership.

BetterHelp: Online therapy, matched to your needs. Get 10% off your first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/happier Wix: Build a fully functional website with AI in minutes at https://www.wix.com/harmony Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/oh9jnxlq  #CashAppPod  Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card.  Discounts and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. IQBAR:   To get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, including the ultimate sampler pack, plus free shipping, text DAN to 64000.

Gusto:  Try Gusto today at gusto.com/happier and get three months free when you run your first payroll.]]>9ad3e31f-3f8c-4b8e-aa46-2a7dde74a49eMon, 29 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtWhy talking to your boss, your doctor, or anyone with power puts your brain on high alert — and what a Stanford psychologist says to do about it. https://profiles.stanford.edu/claude-steele is a professor of psychology at Stanford University and the... Claude M. Steele is a professor of psychology at Stanford University and the author of a new book, Churn: The Tension That Divides Us and How to Overcome It.  In this episode we talk about:

• Why talking across difference is so stressful, even when nobody's being bigoted
• What's actually happening in your brain during an awkward cross-cultural moment
• The surprisingly simple thing that makes critical feedback land or fall flat
• How to reduce tension when you're the one with power (and what to do when you're not)
• A three-part framework for building trust across any divide

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris This episode is sponsored by:

Function Health: Join at functionhealth.com/happier or use the gift code HAPPIER25 for a $25 credit toward your membership.

BetterHelp: Online therapy, matched to your needs. Get 10% off your first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/happier Wix: Build a fully functional website with AI in minutes at https://www.wix.com/harmony Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/oh9jnxlq  #CashAppPod  Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card.  Discounts and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. IQBAR:   To get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, including the ultimate sampler pack, plus free shipping, text DAN to 64000.

Gusto:  Try Gusto today at gusto.com/happier and get three months free when you run your first payroll.]]>2510false1159fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/for-the-burned-out-overcommitted-and-perpetually-drained-robin-arzon--75221832Robin Arzón is Vice President of Fitness Programming and Head Instructor at Peloton, a 27x marathon and ultra-marathon runner, three-time New York Times bestselling author, the founder of Swagger Society and host of Project Swagger. 
In this episode we talk about:

• Redefining hustle
• Intensity vs. volume
• Using jealousy as data
• Psychological distancing and self-talk
• Why motivation is a myth
• Lowering the barrier to entry
• Planning for the messy middle
• Breathwork as a cheat code

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BiOptimizers: Magnesium Breakthrough delivers seven forms of magnesium to support your nervous system, stress response, and daily recovery. Try it risk-free with their 365-day guarantee — head to bioptimizers.com/happier and use code HAPPIER for 15% off plus free gifts at checkout. Eight Sleep: The Pod automatically heats and cools your bed, tracks your sleep without a wearable, and their testing shows users get up to 34% more deep sleep. Use code DanHarris at eightsleep.com/danharris for up to $350 off the Pod 5, with a 30-day trial if it's not for you.]]>3c05f762-731a-4069-926a-ac736a564a5eFri, 26 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtSay "no" more, audit your calendar, rewire your inner critic, and keep the promises you make to yourself. https://www.robinarzon.com/ is Vice President of Fitness Programming and Head Instructor at Peloton, a 27x marathon and ultra-marathon runner,...Robin Arzón is Vice President of Fitness Programming and Head Instructor at Peloton, a 27x marathon and ultra-marathon runner, three-time New York Times bestselling author, the founder of Swagger Society and host of Project Swagger. 
In this episode we talk about:

• Redefining hustle
• Intensity vs. volume
• Using jealousy as data
• Psychological distancing and self-talk
• Why motivation is a myth
• Lowering the barrier to entry
• Planning for the messy middle
• Breathwork as a cheat code

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BiOptimizers: Magnesium Breakthrough delivers seven forms of magnesium to support your nervous system, stress response, and daily recovery. Try it risk-free with their 365-day guarantee — head to bioptimizers.com/happier and use code HAPPIER for 15% off plus free gifts at checkout. Eight Sleep: The Pod automatically heats and cools your bed, tracks your sleep without a wearable, and their testing shows users get up to 34% more deep sleep. Use code DanHarris at eightsleep.com/danharris for up to $350 off the Pod 5, with a 30-day trial if it's not for you.]]>3368false1158fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/muscle-regulates-your-emotions-the-science-of-protein-strength-and-aging-well-dr-gabrielle-lyon--75221810Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is a physician and the founder of what she calls Muscle-Centric Medicine. She's the New York Times bestselling author of Forever Strong, and her new book is The Forever Strong Playbook.
In this episode we talk about:

• Why muscle is the organ of longevity
• The three stress responses and the courage response
• Why distraction is the biggest health crisis
• Protein and why most of us aren't eating enough of it
• How to think about intuitive eating
• Minimum effective dose for exercise
• Recovery as you age
• The case for adding more friction to your life

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris This episode is sponsored by:  BiOptimizers: Magnesium Breakthrough delivers seven forms of magnesium to support your nervous system, stress response, and daily recovery. Try it risk-free with their 365-day guarantee — head to bioptimizers.com/happier and use code HAPPIER for 15% off plus free gifts at checkout.

Eight Sleep: The Pod automatically heats and cools your bed, tracks your sleep without a wearable, and their testing shows users get up to 34% more deep sleep. Use code DanHarris at eightsleep.com/danharris for up to $350 off the Pod 5, with a 30-day trial if it's not for you.]]>35b2e3de-53e0-4fac-8e3b-27a3d1cf7607Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtWhy your body is the fastest way to change your mental state — and how friction, protein, and resistance training make it work. https://drgabriellelyon.com/ is a physician and the founder of what she calls Muscle-Centric Medicine. She's the New York...Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is a physician and the founder of what she calls Muscle-Centric Medicine. She's the New York Times bestselling author of Forever Strong, and her new book is The Forever Strong Playbook.
In this episode we talk about:

• Why muscle is the organ of longevity
• The three stress responses and the courage response
• Why distraction is the biggest health crisis
• Protein and why most of us aren't eating enough of it
• How to think about intuitive eating
• Minimum effective dose for exercise
• Recovery as you age
• The case for adding more friction to your life

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris This episode is sponsored by:  BiOptimizers: Magnesium Breakthrough delivers seven forms of magnesium to support your nervous system, stress response, and daily recovery. Try it risk-free with their 365-day guarantee — head to bioptimizers.com/happier and use code HAPPIER for 15% off plus free gifts at checkout.

Eight Sleep: The Pod automatically heats and cools your bed, tracks your sleep without a wearable, and their testing shows users get up to 34% more deep sleep. Use code DanHarris at eightsleep.com/danharris for up to $350 off the Pod 5, with a 30-day trial if it's not for you.]]>3429false1157fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/more-ice-cream-less-biohacking-an-oncologist-s-six-rules-for-living-longer-dr-ezekiel-emanuel--75221854Eat Your Ice Cream: Six Simple Rules for a Long and Healthy Life. In this episode we talk about:

• Why longevity shouldn't be the goal — and what to aim for instead
• The single most powerful intervention for a long, healthy life (hint: it's not exercise)
• The neuroscience of friendship: how social connection literally changes your brain and body
• Six practical, science-backed rules for living well — from an oncologist with nothing to sell
• Why ultra-processed food and sugary drinks are doing more damage than almost anything else
• The case for eating ice cream (yes, really) — and why moderation is the new discipline
• What retirement does to your brain, and how to protect your cognitive function as you age
• ChatGPT as a diagnostic tool — and what a doctor actually thinks about that
• Why the wellness industrial complex is making you worse, not better

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris This episode is sponsored by:  BiOptimizers: Magnesium Breakthrough delivers seven forms of magnesium to support your nervous system, stress response, and daily recovery. Try it risk-free with their 365-day guarantee — head to bioptimizers.com/happier and use code HAPPIER for 15% off plus free gifts at checkout.

Eight Sleep: The Pod automatically heats and cools your bed, tracks your sleep without a wearable, and their testing shows users get up to 34% more deep sleep. Use code DanHarris at eightsleep.com/danharris for up to $350 off the Pod 5, with a 30-day trial if it's not for you.]]>49402448-fc5a-4c2c-9e3c-3feb4ecb970bMon, 22 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtNo-nonsense advice on sleep, diet, exercise, social connection, keeping your brain sharp, and not being a schmuck. Ezekiel J. Emanuel, MD, PhD is a Vice Provost and Professor at the University of Pennsylvania. A bioethicist, health policy expert, and...Eat Your Ice Cream: Six Simple Rules for a Long and Healthy Life. In this episode we talk about:

• Why longevity shouldn't be the goal — and what to aim for instead
• The single most powerful intervention for a long, healthy life (hint: it's not exercise)
• The neuroscience of friendship: how social connection literally changes your brain and body
• Six practical, science-backed rules for living well — from an oncologist with nothing to sell
• Why ultra-processed food and sugary drinks are doing more damage than almost anything else
• The case for eating ice cream (yes, really) — and why moderation is the new discipline
• What retirement does to your brain, and how to protect your cognitive function as you age
• ChatGPT as a diagnostic tool — and what a doctor actually thinks about that
• Why the wellness industrial complex is making you worse, not better

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris This episode is sponsored by:  BiOptimizers: Magnesium Breakthrough delivers seven forms of magnesium to support your nervous system, stress response, and daily recovery. Try it risk-free with their 365-day guarantee — head to bioptimizers.com/happier and use code HAPPIER for 15% off plus free gifts at checkout.

Eight Sleep: The Pod automatically heats and cools your bed, tracks your sleep without a wearable, and their testing shows users get up to 34% more deep sleep. Use code DanHarris at eightsleep.com/danharris for up to $350 off the Pod 5, with a 30-day trial if it's not for you.]]>4604false1156fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/want-to-live-longer-here-s-the-truth-about-supplements-peptides-vo2-max-glp-1-s-and-the-only-real-miracle-drug-kara-swisher--75221868Pivot podcast with Scott Galloway, and one of the most influential voices covering the intersection of technology and power. Her new CNN documentary series, Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever, takes on the longevity industry — separating genuine medical breakthroughs from the pseudoscience being sold to anyone with a credit card and a fear of aging. Kara Swisher has been covering Silicon Valley longer than most of its billionaires have been rich — and she's watched them turn a simple fear of death into a multi-billion dollar industry of expensive, largely unproven interventions. After her own stroke at 49, she decided to investigate: what actually works, what's a grift, and what does the science really say about living longer? The result is a new CNN documentary series that's part BS-detector, part genuinely hopeful look at the medical breakthroughs that could change everything. This conversation covers both. We talked about:

• Why biohacking culture is basically a men's eating disorder dressed up as science
• Bryan Johnson, Peter Attia, and what Silicon Valley gets catastrophically wrong about longevity
• The supplements, therapies, and interventions that are mostly hype (peptides, hyperbaric chambers, red light therapy, full-body scans)
• What VO2 max actually measures — and why it's one of the few metrics worth tracking
• GLP-1 drugs: the real promise behind the Ozempic headlines
• The mRNA breakthroughs that could produce a pancreatic cancer vaccine
• Why your relationships are a more powerful longevity drug than anything you can buy
• The case for boredom, friction, and putting your phone down
• How thinking about death every day can make you happier and less afraid

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Eight Sleep: Use code DanHarris at eightsleep.com/danharris for up to $350 off the Pod 5, with a 30-day trial if it's not for you.

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ButcherBox: New listeners can get free ribeyes or top sirloins for a year — or ground beef and bacon for a year — plus $20 off their first box at butcherbox.com/happier BetterHelp — Online therapy, matched to your needs. Get 10% off your first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/happier  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>e7783e59-0f4b-4f6a-aa3e-378480267478Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtPlus: Hyperbaric chambers, red-light therapy, mRNA, cancer research, and the surprising importance of boredom and friction. Kara Swisher is a veteran tech journalist, host of the https://podcasts.voxmedia.com/show/pivot podcast with Scott Galloway,...Pivot podcast with Scott Galloway, and one of the most influential voices covering the intersection of technology and power. Her new CNN documentary series, Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever, takes on the longevity industry — separating genuine medical breakthroughs from the pseudoscience being sold to anyone with a credit card and a fear of aging. Kara Swisher has been covering Silicon Valley longer than most of its billionaires have been rich — and she's watched them turn a simple fear of death into a multi-billion dollar industry of expensive, largely unproven interventions. After her own stroke at 49, she decided to investigate: what actually works, what's a grift, and what does the science really say about living longer? The result is a new CNN documentary series that's part BS-detector, part genuinely hopeful look at the medical breakthroughs that could change everything. This conversation covers both. We talked about:

• Why biohacking culture is basically a men's eating disorder dressed up as science
• Bryan Johnson, Peter Attia, and what Silicon Valley gets catastrophically wrong about longevity
• The supplements, therapies, and interventions that are mostly hype (peptides, hyperbaric chambers, red light therapy, full-body scans)
• What VO2 max actually measures — and why it's one of the few metrics worth tracking
• GLP-1 drugs: the real promise behind the Ozempic headlines
• The mRNA breakthroughs that could produce a pancreatic cancer vaccine
• Why your relationships are a more powerful longevity drug than anything you can buy
• The case for boredom, friction, and putting your phone down
• How thinking about death every day can make you happier and less afraid

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel This episode is sponsored by:

Eight Sleep: Use code DanHarris at eightsleep.com/danharris for up to $350 off the Pod 5, with a 30-day trial if it's not for you.

Rosetta Stone – Get 20% off your Rosetta Stone Sapphire subscription when you sign up today. Visit rosettastone.com/happier

ButcherBox: New listeners can get free ribeyes or top sirloins for a year — or ground beef and bacon for a year — plus $20 off their first box at butcherbox.com/happier BetterHelp — Online therapy, matched to your needs. Get 10% off your first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/happier  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>3333false1155fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-get-past-your-past-yung-pueblo--75221807Diego Perez is a meditator and #1 New York Times bestselling author who is widely known by his pen name, Yung Pueblo. His writing focuses on the power of self-healing, creating healthy relationships, and the wisdom that comes when we truly work on knowing ourselves.  In this episode we talk about:

• How to burn off your mind's conditioning
• The suffering that comes from clinging in a world characterized by relentless change
• What selfless listening is, and how to do it
• The liberation that comes from equanimity
• Some of the incredibly valuable lessons he's learned from 12 years of meditation
• How to make better decisions for your future self
• How to have boundless compassion without being a pushover
• Why  being able to see perspectives outside of your own is a sign of intelligence and mental strength
• And much more

Related Episodes:

• Jack Kornfield & Yung Pueblo On: How To Meditate When You're Freaking Out, the Limits of the Thinking Mind, & Balancing Self-Interest with Compassion
• The Dharma of Instagram
  

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel]]>6001166c-c8cc-4037-83ac-73d7c7c364d4Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtLessons learned from 12 years of serious meditation. https://yungpueblo.com/ is a meditator and #1 New York Times bestselling author who is widely known by his pen name, Yung Pueblo. His writing focuses on the power of self-healing, creating healthy...Diego Perez is a meditator and #1 New York Times bestselling author who is widely known by his pen name, Yung Pueblo. His writing focuses on the power of self-healing, creating healthy relationships, and the wisdom that comes when we truly work on knowing ourselves.  In this episode we talk about:

• How to burn off your mind's conditioning
• The suffering that comes from clinging in a world characterized by relentless change
• What selfless listening is, and how to do it
• The liberation that comes from equanimity
• Some of the incredibly valuable lessons he's learned from 12 years of meditation
• How to make better decisions for your future self
• How to have boundless compassion without being a pushover
• Why  being able to see perspectives outside of your own is a sign of intelligence and mental strength
• And much more

Related Episodes:

• Jack Kornfield & Yung Pueblo On: How To Meditate When You're Freaking Out, the Limits of the Thinking Mind, & Balancing Self-Interest with Compassion
• The Dharma of Instagram
  

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel]]>4271false1154fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-attachment-style-are-you-how-to-know-why-it-matters-and-how-to-change-it-if-you-need-to-amir-levine--75221899Dr. Amir Levine is a Columbia-trained psychiatrist and neuroscientist and coauthor of the multi-million-copy bestseller Attached, which brought attachment theory into mainstream conversation and remains the #1 book on Amazon in Relationships more than a decade later. His new book Secure expands this work into emotional regulation and everyday well-being. In this episode we talk about:

• What attachment theory is 
• The four attachment styles — anxious, avoidant, secure, and fearful avoidant — and how to identify which one you are
• Why your attachment style is not fixed and how it can change 
• What happens in your brain when you're ignored or excluded
• How being securely connected can extend your life
• The five pillars of a secure life 
• How to right-size a relationship with someone unreliable 
• Small, seemingly insignificant daily interactions as vehicles for change
• Two rules of secure engagement that can defuse almost any argument 
• Why anxious and avoidant attachment styles each have genuine superpowers
• How to build your "attachment topography"

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here! To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris This episode is sponsored by: 

BetterHelp: Online therapy, matched to your needs. Get 10% off your first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/happier Wix:  Build a fully functional website with AI in minutes at https://www.wix.com/harmony IQBAR: To get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, including the ultimate sampler pack, plus free shipping, text DAN to 64000. Warby Parker: Prescription glasses with virtual try-on. Buy one prescription pair and get 20% off additional prescription pairs at https://www.warbyparker.com/happier
]]>320fbca1-cf0d-4d32-b004-bc0406b6d2a7Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtYour health, relationships, and self-esteem all hinge on your attachment style. Here's how to know if you're anxious or avoidant — and how to get more secure. https://amirlevinemd.com/ is a Columbia-trained psychiatrist and neuroscientist and coauthor...Dr. Amir Levine is a Columbia-trained psychiatrist and neuroscientist and coauthor of the multi-million-copy bestseller Attached, which brought attachment theory into mainstream conversation and remains the #1 book on Amazon in Relationships more than a decade later. His new book Secure expands this work into emotional regulation and everyday well-being. In this episode we talk about:

• What attachment theory is 
• The four attachment styles — anxious, avoidant, secure, and fearful avoidant — and how to identify which one you are
• Why your attachment style is not fixed and how it can change 
• What happens in your brain when you're ignored or excluded
• How being securely connected can extend your life
• The five pillars of a secure life 
• How to right-size a relationship with someone unreliable 
• Small, seemingly insignificant daily interactions as vehicles for change
• Two rules of secure engagement that can defuse almost any argument 
• Why anxious and avoidant attachment styles each have genuine superpowers
• How to build your "attachment topography"

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here! To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris This episode is sponsored by: 

BetterHelp: Online therapy, matched to your needs. Get 10% off your first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/happier Wix:  Build a fully functional website with AI in minutes at https://www.wix.com/harmony IQBAR: To get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, including the ultimate sampler pack, plus free shipping, text DAN to 64000. Warby Parker: Prescription glasses with virtual try-on. Buy one prescription pair and get 20% off additional prescription pairs at https://www.warbyparker.com/happier
]]>3910false1153fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/buddhist-strategies-for-reducing-everyday-addictions-to-your-phone-food-booze-and-more-sister-dang-nghiem--75221780 Do Life Better series.  We talk about:

• Sister D's Buddhist version of the 12 step program, which is a combination of two canonical buddhist lists: the 4 Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path
• How willpower doesn't fit into the Buddhist path of understanding and working with addiction 
• How to change addiction at its root
• Practical applications of mindfulness
• Self-compassion
• The importance of social support
• Her thoughts on our relationships to our phones 
• And more

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•  This Episode Will Make You Stronger | Sister Dang Nghiem
• The Science Of Manifestation | James Doty

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• Plum Village
• Deer Park Monastery 
• Deer Park Monastery YouTube channel
• For an exclusive offering related to this episode, go to www.DanHarris.com

]]>c71e9878-aeee-4da9-867b-817fac370812Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtWe're all hooked on something. Here's the way out, according to an MD who became a beloved nun. Sister Dang Nghiem, MD, ("Sister D") was born in 1968 in Vietnam during the Tet Offensive, the daughter of a Vietnamese mother and an American soldier. She... Do Life Better series.  We talk about:

• Sister D's Buddhist version of the 12 step program, which is a combination of two canonical buddhist lists: the 4 Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path
• How willpower doesn't fit into the Buddhist path of understanding and working with addiction 
• How to change addiction at its root
• Practical applications of mindfulness
• Self-compassion
• The importance of social support
• Her thoughts on our relationships to our phones 
• And more

Related Episodes:

•  This Episode Will Make You Stronger | Sister Dang Nghiem
• The Science Of Manifestation | James Doty

Sign up for Dan's newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
Full Shownotes: https://www.meditatehappier.com/podcast/tph/sister-d-899 Additional Resources:

• Plum Village
• Deer Park Monastery 
• Deer Park Monastery YouTube channel
• For an exclusive offering related to this episode, go to www.DanHarris.com
...]]>4329false1152fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-mind-gets-stuck-in-four-ways-here-s-how-to-break-free-pascal-auclair--75221869Pascal Auclair has been immersed in Buddhist practice and study since 1997, sitting retreats in Asia and America. He has been mentored by Joseph Goldstein and Jack Kornfield, who have both been previous guests on this show. Pascal is now a core teacher at the Insight Meditation Society (IMS) in Massachusetts. He is also a co-founder of True North Insight and one of its guiding teachers.  In this episode we talk about:
• What the Four Kinds of Clinging are — and why the Buddha thought this list mattered
• How clinging to pleasure actually makes pleasure harder to enjoy
• The "wrong views" that cause the most suffering — and how to hold your opinions less tightly
• Why clinging to rules and routines shows up in the most ordinary places (including who puts the onions in the pan first)
• What self-identification is, and why loosening it leads to less guilt, shame, and anxiety
• A simple bedside inquiry for getting underneath the concept of self
• Why catching yourself cling is a reason for joy, not self-criticism
Related Episodes:
• 5 Ways To Get Over Yourself | Pascal Auclair
• Seven Buddhist Ingredients for a Happy Mind | Pascal Auclair
Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris Thanks to our sponsors: 

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• What the Four Kinds of Clinging are — and why the Buddha thought this list mattered
• How clinging to pleasure actually makes pleasure harder to enjoy
• The "wrong views" that cause the most suffering — and how to hold your opinions less tightly
• Why clinging to rules and routines shows up in the most ordinary places (including who puts the onions in the pan first)
• What self-identification is, and why loosening it leads to less guilt, shame, and anxiety
• A simple bedside inquiry for getting underneath the concept of self
• Why catching yourself cling is a reason for joy, not self-criticism
Related Episodes:
• 5 Ways To Get Over Yourself | Pascal Auclair
• Seven Buddhist Ingredients for a Happy Mind | Pascal Auclair
Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris Thanks to our sponsors: 

BetterHelp — Online therapy, matched to your needs. Get 10% off your first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/happier

Quo – Try Quo for free, plus get 20% off your first six months when you go to quo.com/happier.

Rosetta Stone – Get 20% off your Rosetta Stone Sapphire subscription when you sign up today. Visit rosettastone.com/happier]]>3957false1151fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-need-a-code-scott-galloway-on-men-risk-rejection-and-kindness--75221798 Notes on Being a Man reached #1 on The New York Times Best Seller List.  In this episode we talk about:
• Why "action absorbs anxiety" and other strategies for stress and overthinking
• Galloway's three-pillar framework for modern masculinity
• How to handle criticism
• Fighting tech algorithms to build real-world relationships
• Embracing the word "no" to build resilience and success
• Why young people should follow their talent rather than their passion
• Signaling value through humor and small, daily acts of kindness
Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Additional Resources: 
• Prof G Pod
• Pivot 
Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here! To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris Thanks to our sponsors:  Northwest Registered Agent — LLC formation, registered agent service, and free business resources at https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/Happierfree Square –   Run your business smarter with Square. You can get up to $200 off Square hardware at square.com/go/happier.  Gusto –   Try Gusto today at gusto.com/happier and get three months free when you run your first payroll.

Leesa — Go to leesa.com for 25% off select mattresses, plus get an extra $50 off with promo code HAPPIER.]]>c8144495-0e97-4b32-89d6-c455dc3f33ecMon, 08 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtLeveling up, speaking your mind, and why the ability to hear no is the only superpower that matters. Scott Galloway is Professor of Marketing at NYU's Stern School of Business and a serial entrepreneur. He is the New York Times bestselling author of... Notes on Being a Man reached #1 on The New York Times Best Seller List.  In this episode we talk about:
• Why "action absorbs anxiety" and other strategies for stress and overthinking
• Galloway's three-pillar framework for modern masculinity
• How to handle criticism
• Fighting tech algorithms to build real-world relationships
• Embracing the word "no" to build resilience and success
• Why young people should follow their talent rather than their passion
• Signaling value through humor and small, daily acts of kindness
Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Additional Resources: 
• Prof G Pod
• Pivot 
Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here! To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris Thanks to our sponsors:  Northwest Registered Agent — LLC formation, registered agent service, and free business resources at https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/Happierfree Square –   Run your business smarter with Square. You can get up to $200 off Square hardware at square.com/go/happier.  Gusto –   Try Gusto today at gusto.com/happier and get three months free when you run your first payroll.

Leesa — Go to leesa.com for 25% off select mattresses, plus get an extra $50 off with promo code HAPPIER.]]>2903false1150fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/billy-eichner-on-white-knuckling-through-life-hollywood-bulls-t-and-the-two-pieces-of-advice-that-changed-everything--75221865Billy on the Street, a satirical TV game show he created and starred in, where Billy walked the streets of New York City asking people to compete in pop culture trivia challenges. The show has not only become a dominant force on social media with hundreds of millions of views but remains one of the most beloved and respected comedy acts in the industry.  In this episode we talk about:
• Why Billy refuses to call his memoir a self-help book
• His complicated relationship with meditation 
• Why he only started therapy in his early 40s
• Acting class as accidental therapy
• The real Billy vs. the Billy on the Street character
• How his parents shaped his confidence and career
• A bar mitzvah breakdown and his mom's advice
• And much more
Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Additional Resources: 
• Billy on Billy: An Audio Memoir
Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here! To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>ba5fe0fc-381d-49c3-a0fe-91e5d27f5e22Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtA hilarious chat about therapy, doomscrolling, being typecast in your own life, and finding yourself in middle age. Actor, comedian, writer, and producer Billy Eichner burst onto the scene in 2011 with https://www.youtube.com/user/billyonthestreettv,...Billy on the Street, a satirical TV game show he created and starred in, where Billy walked the streets of New York City asking people to compete in pop culture trivia challenges. The show has not only become a dominant force on social media with hundreds of millions of views but remains one of the most beloved and respected comedy acts in the industry.  In this episode we talk about:
• Why Billy refuses to call his memoir a self-help book
• His complicated relationship with meditation 
• Why he only started therapy in his early 40s
• Acting class as accidental therapy
• The real Billy vs. the Billy on the Street character
• How his parents shaped his confidence and career
• A bar mitzvah breakdown and his mom's advice
• And much more
Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Additional Resources: 
• Billy on Billy: An Audio Memoir
Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here! To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>3252false1149fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-nervous-system-is-being-hijacked-here-s-how-to-get-it-back-tara-brach--75221824Tara Brach is a legendary meditation teacher and psychologist. She is the founder of the Insight Meditation Community of Washington and has been active in bringing meditation into schools, prisons and underserved populations. Her latest book is The Courageous Heart Workbook: Choosing to Love in Perilous Times.  In this episode we talk about:
• What "spiritual audacity" means — and where the term comes from
• Why shutting down emotionally feels like self-protection but isn't
• How caring is a more effective fuel than rage
• What lovingkindness meditation is — and how to do it
• The RAIN practice — and how to use it on difficult emotions
• Why small, local acts of service count as activism
• How to use your imagination to feel compassion for people you can't stand
Related Episodes:
• Tara Brach Has A Counterintuitive Strategy For Navigating Tumultuous Times
  
Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris This episode is sponsored by: 

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LinkedIn Ads — Reach the right professionals with precision targeting. Spend $250 on your first campaign and get a $250 credit for the next one at http://www.linkedin.com/happier  ]]>d19caa71-99f4-4230-b99c-416c71edf265Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtThe world is insane. You don't have to be. These Buddhist practices can help you handle it without succumbing to fear, anxiety, hatred, and apathy. https://www.tarabrach.com/ is a legendary meditation teacher and psychologist. She is the founder of...Tara Brach is a legendary meditation teacher and psychologist. She is the founder of the Insight Meditation Community of Washington and has been active in bringing meditation into schools, prisons and underserved populations. Her latest book is The Courageous Heart Workbook: Choosing to Love in Perilous Times.  In this episode we talk about:
• What "spiritual audacity" means — and where the term comes from
• Why shutting down emotionally feels like self-protection but isn't
• How caring is a more effective fuel than rage
• What lovingkindness meditation is — and how to do it
• The RAIN practice — and how to use it on difficult emotions
• Why small, local acts of service count as activism
• How to use your imagination to feel compassion for people you can't stand
Related Episodes:
• Tara Brach Has A Counterintuitive Strategy For Navigating Tumultuous Times
  
Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris This episode is sponsored by: 

BetterHelp — Online therapy, matched to your needs. Get 10% off your first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/happier
LinkedIn Ads — Reach the right professionals with precision targeting. Spend $250 on your first campaign and get a $250 credit for the next one at http://www.linkedin.com/happier  ]]>3535false1148fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-eating-well-without-losing-your-mind-jessica-knurick--75221833Dr. Jessica Knurick is a Registered Dietitian with a PhD in nutrition science, specializing in chronic disease prevention. She educates on nutrition science, food and nutrition policy, and how these factors shape public health.  In this episode we talk about:
• The root of wellness misinformation
• Vaccines and fluoride controversies
• Toxins vs. ultra-processed foods
• Decoding ingredients & food dyes
• The truth about sugar, bread, and dairy
• Fats, seed oils, and infant formula
• The science behind saturated fats 
• The wild west of supplements
• The "boring" pillars of health
Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here!

This episode is sponsored by:

IQBAR:   To get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, including the ultimate sampler pack, plus free shipping, text DAN to 64000. Monarch: Use the code HAPPIER at monarch.com to get your first year of Monarch Core half off, at just $50.  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>6adb6885-1f99-42c0-9db5-b15911942cb7Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtSeed oils, sugars, food dyes, ultra-processed food, supplements, vaccines — a PhD nutritionist cuts through the noise on the biggest health fears online. https://www.jessicaknurick.com/ is a Registered Dietitian with a PhD in nutrition science,...Dr. Jessica Knurick is a Registered Dietitian with a PhD in nutrition science, specializing in chronic disease prevention. She educates on nutrition science, food and nutrition policy, and how these factors shape public health.  In this episode we talk about:
• The root of wellness misinformation
• Vaccines and fluoride controversies
• Toxins vs. ultra-processed foods
• Decoding ingredients & food dyes
• The truth about sugar, bread, and dairy
• Fats, seed oils, and infant formula
• The science behind saturated fats 
• The wild west of supplements
• The "boring" pillars of health
Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here!

This episode is sponsored by:

IQBAR:   To get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, including the ultimate sampler pack, plus free shipping, text DAN to 64000. Monarch: Use the code HAPPIER at monarch.com to get your first year of Monarch Core half off, at just $50.  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>4193false1147fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/anxiety-narrows-your-brain-here-s-how-to-widen-it-back-out-susa-talan--75221845Susa Talan takes live questions from practitioners on what it actually means to show up for your own life, and how to do it even when you can't sit still, even when you're crying, even when anxiety has narrowed your whole world down to a single racing heartbeat. Susa Talan is a meditation teacher trained in the insight tradition. She works one-on-one with students around their meditation practice, and she was the Teacher of the Month for April 2026 for DanHarris.com. You can get more guided meditations from Susa in the 10% with Dan Harris app.
In this live Q&A, Susa Talan shares:  
• Why awareness isn't hard — what's actually hard is remembering to be aware
• The "what else is here?" technique for working with anxiety and heart palpitations
• Why you don't need to understand why you cry in meditation — and what to do instead
• How to cultivate awareness all day long, not just on the cushion
• Why meditation has nothing to do with sitting still — and everything to do with the whole car ride
  Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Join Dan, Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18, 2026. Register here. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>71877bed-d3c0-44ba-a022-57564604b278Fri, 29 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtPlus: how to handle discomfort, be more present, and remember to be aware throughout your day. Most of us spend our days somewhere between the past and the future — technically conscious, but not really there. Meditation teacher...Susa Talan takes live questions from practitioners on what it actually means to show up for your own life, and how to do it even when you can't sit still, even when you're crying, even when anxiety has narrowed your whole world down to a single racing heartbeat. Susa Talan is a meditation teacher trained in the insight tradition. She works one-on-one with students around their meditation practice, and she was the Teacher of the Month for April 2026 for DanHarris.com. You can get more guided meditations from Susa in the 10% with Dan Harris app.
In this live Q&A, Susa Talan shares:  
• Why awareness isn't hard — what's actually hard is remembering to be aware
• The "what else is here?" technique for working with anxiety and heart palpitations
• Why you don't need to understand why you cry in meditation — and what to do instead
• How to cultivate awareness all day long, not just on the cushion
• Why meditation has nothing to do with sitting still — and everything to do with the whole car ride
  Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Join Dan, Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18, 2026. Register here. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>1462false1146bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stop-being-hijacked-by-anxiety-grief-and-anger-a-buddhist-approach-sebene-selassie-jeff-warren--75221826Sebene Selassie is an author and meditation teacher. She writes the popular newsletter remind me to love and her first book is called, You Belong.  Jeff Warren is an author and meditation teacher. He writes the popular newsletter Home Base and is the coauthor, along with Dan, of a book called Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics. And he is the co-host of the mind/bod adventure pod. Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here! In this episode we talk about:
• The 5 hindrances (a classic Buddhist list of everything that goes wrong when you sit down to meditate)
• Why your brain keeps wandering, numbing out, or picking fights with reality
• The difference between being tired… and just not wanting to deal
• How to catch yourself before you go full autopilot
• The "five recollections" of aging, sickness and death, and why they're actually grounding
• The comparing mind 
• How to step back and watch your thoughts instead of immediately buying into them
• Why the people in your life might be confused by the new, slightly calmer you
Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here! Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

This episode is sponsored by: Northwest Registered Agent — LLC formation, registered agent service, and free business resources at https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/Happierfree BetterHelp — Online therapy, matched to your needs. Get 10% off your first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/happier Wix — Build a fully functional website with AI in minutes at https://www.wix.com/harmony Warby Parker — Prescription glasses with virtual try-on. Buy one prescription pair and get 20% off additional prescription pairs at https://www.warbyparker.com/happier To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>a48cc2ea-a826-4116-9ff1-b4940a9d0ac0Wed, 27 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtOn regulating emotions, ending the war with reality, and feeling more alive. https://www.sebeneselassie.com/ is an author and meditation teacher. She writes the popular newsletter https://sebeneselassie.substack.com/about and her first book is called,...Sebene Selassie is an author and meditation teacher. She writes the popular newsletter remind me to love and her first book is called, You Belong.  Jeff Warren is an author and meditation teacher. He writes the popular newsletter Home Base and is the coauthor, along with Dan, of a book called Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics. And he is the co-host of the mind/bod adventure pod. Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here! In this episode we talk about:
• The 5 hindrances (a classic Buddhist list of everything that goes wrong when you sit down to meditate)
• Why your brain keeps wandering, numbing out, or picking fights with reality
• The difference between being tired… and just not wanting to deal
• How to catch yourself before you go full autopilot
• The "five recollections" of aging, sickness and death, and why they're actually grounding
• The comparing mind 
• How to step back and watch your thoughts instead of immediately buying into them
• Why the people in your life might be confused by the new, slightly calmer you
Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here! Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

This episode is sponsored by: Northwest Registered Agent — LLC formation, registered agent service, and free business resources at https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/Happierfree BetterHelp — Online therapy, matched to your needs. Get 10% off your first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/happier Wix — Build a fully functional website with AI in minutes at https://www.wix.com/harmony Warby Parker — Prescription glasses with virtual try-on. Buy one prescription pair and get 20% off additional prescription pairs at https://www.warbyparker.com/happier To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit 1145fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-click-with-anyone-read-every-room-and-stop-absorbing-other-people-s-stress-kate-murphy--75221841Journalist Kate Murphy's eclectic essays and articles for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, Agence France-Presse, and Texas Monthly have been shared and commented on by millions. She is known for her fresh and accessible style and ability to distill complex subjects, particularly the science behind human interactions. Her first book, You're Not Listening: What You're Missing and Why It Matters, was published in thirty-two languages and has become required reading in interpersonal communication courses at high schools, colleges, and universities worldwide.  In this episode we talk about:
• What "interpersonal synchrony" is and the science behind it
• Why some people just click — and others don't
• How individualism and technology are working against our need to connect
• What "affective presence" is –– and how much you can actually change your vibe
• Interoception – and why you need to understand your own body before you can read others
• The dark side of synchrony: emotional fusion and borrowed emotions
• Why audio-only calls are better than Zoom for real connection
• How physical distance controls your ability to sync
• "Emotional aperture" — how to read a room like a trial lawyer
• The secret to bonding with other people
Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Additional Resources: 
• Why We Click: The Emerging Science of Interpersonal Synchrony
Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here!

This episode is sponsored by: Spark — Clean energy and focus with zero sugar. Get 30% off and free shipping with code HAPPIER at https://www.drinkspark.com. BetterHelp — Online therapy, matched to your needs. Get 10% off your first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/happier. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>dda750e0-dee8-4ec8-b39b-c4153954f900Mon, 25 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtThe neuroscience of human connection: your nervous system is picking up other people's signals all day without your knowledge. Here's how to use that. https://www.journalistkatemurphy.com/ eclectic essays and articles for The New York Times, The Wall...Journalist Kate Murphy's eclectic essays and articles for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, Agence France-Presse, and Texas Monthly have been shared and commented on by millions. She is known for her fresh and accessible style and ability to distill complex subjects, particularly the science behind human interactions. Her first book, You're Not Listening: What You're Missing and Why It Matters, was published in thirty-two languages and has become required reading in interpersonal communication courses at high schools, colleges, and universities worldwide.  In this episode we talk about:
• What "interpersonal synchrony" is and the science behind it
• Why some people just click — and others don't
• How individualism and technology are working against our need to connect
• What "affective presence" is –– and how much you can actually change your vibe
• Interoception – and why you need to understand your own body before you can read others
• The dark side of synchrony: emotional fusion and borrowed emotions
• Why audio-only calls are better than Zoom for real connection
• How physical distance controls your ability to sync
• "Emotional aperture" — how to read a room like a trial lawyer
• The secret to bonding with other people
Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Additional Resources: 
• Why We Click: The Emerging Science of Interpersonal Synchrony
Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here!

This episode is sponsored by: Spark — Clean energy and focus with zero sugar. Get 30% off and free shipping with code HAPPIER at https://www.drinkspark.com. BetterHelp — Online therapy, matched to your needs. Get 10% off your first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/happier. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>4161false1144fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brain-won-t-stop-here-s-how-to-calm-down-dan-harris--75221821
• Why action is the best antidote to AI anxiety — and what's actually in your control
• How to use your meditation practice inside an MRI (and when it's okay to just get sedated)
• Joseph Goldstein's "dead end" technique for breaking out of repetitive thought loops
• Why certainty is not an indicator of truth — and how open-mindedness works in a polarized world
• The Buddhist take on alcohol, and Dan's surprisingly candid answer about his own relationship with substances
• How to stop feeding the need for external approval — without toxic positivity
• Why mindfulness in Pali literally means "remembering" — and why you'll always need to hear this stuff again
  
  

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Join Dan, Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18, 2026. Register here. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>662f9565-6309-4226-99d6-cb346a4a5cd7Fri, 22 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtOn short-circuiting anxiety, breaking thought loops, and learning how to talk to yourself. In this live Q&A, Dan covers: - Why action is the best antidote to AI anxiety — and what's actually in your control - How to use your meditation...

Why action is the best antidote to AI anxiety — and what's actually in your control

How to use your meditation practice inside an MRI (and when it's okay to just get sedated)

Joseph Goldstein's "dead end" technique for breaking out of repetitive thought loops

Why certainty is not an indicator of truth — and how open-mindedness works in a polarized world

The Buddhist take on alcohol, and Dan's surprisingly candid answer about his own relationship with substances

How to stop feeding the need for external approval — without toxic positivity

Why mindfulness in Pali literally means "remembering" — and why you'll always need to hear this stuff again

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Join Dan, Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18, 2026. Register here. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>1937false1143bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lust-addiction-and-ambition-why-your-desires-are-wired-to-disappoint-you-joseph-goldstein--75221872Joseph Goldstein is a cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society and the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies, both in Barre, Massachusetts. He is the author of many books including, most recently, Dreamscapes of the Mind. 
In this episode we talk about:

• Why desire and wanting can keep us stuck in cycles of dissatisfaction
• The difference between momentary pleasure and deeper happiness
• A practical way to watch cravings arise and pass without reacting
• Why "not wanting" can feel surprisingly relieving
• The Buddhist framework of gratification, danger, and escape
• How to think about contentment and the question: how much is enough?
• The difference between guilt and wise remorse
• How desire, lust, and craving can distort judgment

Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here! Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
Additional Resources: 

• Dharma Seed - freely offered talks from Western Buddhist Vipassana teachers

This episode is sponsored by Function Health — 160+ lab tests a year for $365, with the ability to dive deeper into your results through Function's connections to platforms like ChatGPT and Claude. Join at https://www.functionhealth.com/happier or use code HAPPIER25 for a $25 credit toward your membership. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>fdccc45f-f66a-4b31-ad2c-651cdf87a914Wed, 20 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtWhy you'll never find happiness where you're looking for it–and where to look instead. https://www.dharma.org/teacher/joseph-goldstein/ is a cofounder of the https://www.dharma.org/ and the https://www.buddhistinquiry.org/, both in Barre,...Joseph Goldstein is a cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society and the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies, both in Barre, Massachusetts. He is the author of many books including, most recently, Dreamscapes of the Mind. 
In this episode we talk about:

• Why desire and wanting can keep us stuck in cycles of dissatisfaction
• The difference between momentary pleasure and deeper happiness
• A practical way to watch cravings arise and pass without reacting
• Why "not wanting" can feel surprisingly relieving
• The Buddhist framework of gratification, danger, and escape
• How to think about contentment and the question: how much is enough?
• The difference between guilt and wise remorse
• How desire, lust, and craving can distort judgment

Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here! Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
Additional Resources: 

• Dharma Seed - freely offered talks from Western Buddhist Vipassana teachers

This episode is sponsored by Function Health — 160+ lab tests a year for $365, with the ability to dive deeper into your results through Function's connections to platforms like ChatGPT and Claude. Join at https://www.functionhealth.com/happier or use code HAPPIER25 for a $25 credit toward your membership. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>4054false1142fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/emotion-regulation-top-10-neuroscience-backed-tools-ethan-kross-emma-seppala--75221862Emma Seppälä, PhD is a psychologist and research scientist from Yale, and the author of two books, The Happiness Track and Sovereign.   Ethan Kross, PhD is a professor at the University of Michigan, where he leads the Institute for Mental Fitness. He is the author of two books, Chatter and Shift.  In this episode we talk about:

• What emotions actually are, and why even anxiety and anger serve a purpose
• Why self-criticism backfires, and what the research shows about self-compassion instead
• How chronic suppression makes your emotions stronger, not weaker
• Regulation tools you can use in the moment to shift emotional states

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Additional Resources: 

• Support Christina Feldman's Healing Journey
• Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here!
  

To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris This episode is sponsored by: BetterHelp — Online therapy, matched to your needs. Get 10% off your first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/happier ButcherBox — Premium, responsibly sourced meat delivered to your door. New listeners get free sirloin tips, ground beef, or chicken wings in every box for life, plus $20 off at https://www.butcherbox.com/happier Spark — Clean energy and focus with zero sugar. Get 30% off and free shipping with code HAPPIER at https://www.drinkspark.com]]>17cdcde8-ac0a-463e-b6dd-4f8c3def0bc4Mon, 18 May 2026 03:00:00 +0000bgtManage anxiety, rewire your inner critic, and never worry alone. https://www.emmaseppala.com/ is a psychologist and research scientist from Yale, and the author of two books, https://www.emmaseppala.com/books and https://www.emmaseppala.com/books.  ...Emma Seppälä, PhD is a psychologist and research scientist from Yale, and the author of two books, The Happiness Track and Sovereign.   Ethan Kross, PhD is a professor at the University of Michigan, where he leads the Institute for Mental Fitness. He is the author of two books, Chatter and Shift.  In this episode we talk about:

• What emotions actually are, and why even anxiety and anger serve a purpose
• Why self-criticism backfires, and what the research shows about self-compassion instead
• How chronic suppression makes your emotions stronger, not weaker
• Regulation tools you can use in the moment to shift emotional states

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Additional Resources: 

• Support Christina Feldman's Healing Journey
• Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here!
  

To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris This episode is sponsored by: BetterHelp — Online therapy, matched to your needs. Get 10% off your first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/happier ButcherBox — Premium, responsibly sourced meat delivered to your door. New listeners get free sirloin tips, ground beef, or chicken wings in every box for life, plus $20 off at https://www.butcherbox.com/happier Spark — Clean energy and focus with zero sugar. Get 30% off and free shipping with code HAPPIER at https://www.drinkspark.com]]>3636false1141fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/there-s-an-off-switch-for-stress-here-s-how-to-build-it-kelly-boys--75221891
This episode originally aired in December 2022.  Kelly Boys is a mindfulness trainer and coach. She has helped design and deliver mindfulness and resilience programs for the UN, Google, and San Quentin State Prison. She is also the author of The Blind Spot Effect: How to Stop Missing What's Right in Front of You.  Today we're going to talk specifically about a type of meditation that Kelly teaches called Yoga Nidra, which has been shown to help you sleep, improve your working memory, and decrease cravings.  In this episode we talk about:

• The difference between Yoga Nidra and mindfulness meditation, and how Kelly seeks to combine them
• The value of being able to both observe and high-five your demons 
• Working with our "core beliefs" about ourselves and the world
• The calming power of drawing your attention to the back side of your body throughout the day
• Working with "opposites" as a way to get unstuck in difficult moments
• What Kelly means by the blind spot effect
• Setting intentions

Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here.

Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here! 
Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Additional Resources:  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>075c9ad2-dbce-4ad3-8345-89c9f559549cFri, 15 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtThe simple practice and surprising benefits of yoga nidra, a guided lying-down meditation. Plus: parts work, core beliefs, and the blind spot effect. This episode originally aired in December 2022.  http://www.kellyboys.org/ is a mindfulness...
This episode originally aired in December 2022.  Kelly Boys is a mindfulness trainer and coach. She has helped design and deliver mindfulness and resilience programs for the UN, Google, and San Quentin State Prison. She is also the author of The Blind Spot Effect: How to Stop Missing What's Right in Front of You.  Today we're going to talk specifically about a type of meditation that Kelly teaches called Yoga Nidra, which has been shown to help you sleep, improve your working memory, and decrease cravings.  In this episode we talk about:

• The difference between Yoga Nidra and mindfulness meditation, and how Kelly seeks to combine them
• The value of being able to both observe and high-five your demons 
• Working with our "core beliefs" about ourselves and the world
• The calming power of drawing your attention to the back side of your body throughout the day
• Working with "opposites" as a way to get unstuck in difficult moments
• What Kelly means by the blind spot effect
• Setting intentions

Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here.

Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here! 
Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Additional Resources:  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>3750false1140fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-sleep-why-you-re-up-at-3am-and-why-worrying-about-it-makes-it-worse-sara-mednick--75221831 The Power of the Downstate. This episode is part of our month-long "Mental Health Reboot" series to mark Mental Health Awareness Month.  This episode is from our archives. In this episode we talk about:

• The nuances of napping
• Dr. Mednick's definition of the "downstate"
• Whether there are practices that can compensate for poor sleep
• Why heart rate variability is an important measurement of health
• Why sex is so helpful for sleep
• And when to take melatonin to best effect

Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here. Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here! Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel This episode is sponsored by: Rosetta Stone — Language learning that's immersive and intuitive. Ten Percent Happier listeners get 20% off a Rosetta Stone Sapphire subscription at https://www.rosettastone.com/happier Quo — The business communication system built so you never miss a call. Try free and get 20% off your first six months at https://www.quo.com/happier To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>ba02ab30-3aa3-4029-b166-85967749aa6fWed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtSara Mednick is a cognitive neuroscientist at the University of California, Irvine, and the author of the book https://www.hachettego.com/titles/sara-c-mednick-phd/the-hidden-power-of-the-downstate/9781549136191/. This episode is part of our... The Power of the Downstate. This episode is part of our month-long "Mental Health Reboot" series to mark Mental Health Awareness Month.  This episode is from our archives. In this episode we talk about:

• The nuances of napping
• Dr. Mednick's definition of the "downstate"
• Whether there are practices that can compensate for poor sleep
• Why heart rate variability is an important measurement of health
• Why sex is so helpful for sleep
• And when to take melatonin to best effect

Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here. Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here! Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel This episode is sponsored by: Rosetta Stone — Language learning that's immersive and intuitive. Ten Percent Happier listeners get 20% off a Rosetta Stone Sapphire subscription at https://www.rosettastone.com/happier Quo — The business communication system built so you never miss a call. Try free and get 20% off your first six months at https://www.quo.com/happier To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>3173false1139fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-supplements-what-works-what-s-hype-and-what-could-actually-harm-you-dr-mahtab-jafari--75221770Dr. Mahtab Jafari is a Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at the University of California, Irvine, and the Founding Director of the UC Irvine Center for Healthspan Sciences. She is the author of the award-winning book, The Truth About Dietary Supplements: An Evidence- Based Guide to a Safer Medicine Cabinet.   In this episode we talk about:

• Product quality, safety, and regulation
• The most important thing to do before starting dietary supplements
• Vitamins B, C, and D (and the multivitamin debate)
• The research on amino acids and peptides
• The truth behind sleep supplements
• The efficacy of herbs, botanicals, and green powders
• Heavy metal risk factors
• Supplements for brain health and muscle growth
• Probiotics and gut health

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here. Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here!

This episode is sponsored by:  BetterHelp: Find support and have someone with you in therapy. Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/happier. Fast Growing Trees: Get 20% off your first purchase when using the code HAPPIER at checkout, fastgrowingtrees.com.

Warby Parker: Buy one prescription pair and get 20% off any additional prescription pairs at warbyparker.com/happier.  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>a99011ab-51b4-48d8-8f35-cf59230ff1d2Mon, 11 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtCreatine, melatonin, peptides, protein powders, green powders, probiotics, multivitamins, and much more: A pharmaceutical scientist breaks down the evidence and busts the myths. https://mahtabjafari.com/ is a Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences and...Dr. Mahtab Jafari is a Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at the University of California, Irvine, and the Founding Director of the UC Irvine Center for Healthspan Sciences. She is the author of the award-winning book, The Truth About Dietary Supplements: An Evidence- Based Guide to a Safer Medicine Cabinet.   In this episode we talk about:

• Product quality, safety, and regulation
• The most important thing to do before starting dietary supplements
• Vitamins B, C, and D (and the multivitamin debate)
• The research on amino acids and peptides
• The truth behind sleep supplements
• The efficacy of herbs, botanicals, and green powders
• Heavy metal risk factors
• Supplements for brain health and muscle growth
• Probiotics and gut health

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here. Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here!

This episode is sponsored by:  BetterHelp: Find support and have someone with you in therapy. Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/happier. Fast Growing Trees: Get 20% off your first purchase when using the code HAPPIER at checkout, fastgrowingtrees.com.

Warby Parker: Buy one prescription pair and get 20% off any additional prescription pairs at warbyparker.com/happier.  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>3976false1138fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-the-point-a-simple-answer-to-life-s-biggest-question-lili-taylor--75221785

Why humans are hardwired to connect with nature 

What it means to "pay attention"

The role of  listening and investigation 

Antidotes to hopelessness

How to overcome obstacles in your meditation practice

Practical nature tips for city dwellers 

The liberating concept of "autotelic" activities

Related Episodes:

• This Scientist Says One Emotion Might Be the Key to Happiness. Can You Guess What It Is?
• The Science Of How Nature Changes Your Brain—From Sleep To Cognition To Your Nervous System
• The Science Of Walking

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Additional Resources: 

• Turning to Birds
• Turning to Birds on Substack 
• A Pocket Guide to Pigeon Watching
• The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping

Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here. Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here!

This episode is sponsored by: Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/HAPPIER. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>a5d14187-e59a-4705-9a10-5f588070692cFri, 08 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtEscaping the productivity trap, silencing the inner nihilist, and finding awe in the most ordinary places. Lili Taylor is an award-winning movie, television, and theater actor. In the birding world, Lili is a board member of the National Audubon...

Why humans are hardwired to connect with nature 

What it means to "pay attention"

The role of  listening and investigation 

Antidotes to hopelessness

How to overcome obstacles in your meditation practice

Practical nature tips for city dwellers 

The liberating concept of "autotelic" activities

Related Episodes:

• This Scientist Says One Emotion Might Be the Key to Happiness. Can You Guess What It Is?
• The Science Of How Nature Changes Your Brain—From Sleep To Cognition To Your Nervous System
• The Science Of Walking

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Additional Resources: 

• Turning to Birds
• Turning to Birds on Substack 
• A Pocket Guide to Pigeon Watching
• The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping

Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here. Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here!

This episode is sponsored by: Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/HAPPIER. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>2774false1137fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-easy-simple-fix-for-exhaustion-foggy-brain-and-back-pain-manoush-zomorodi--75221882Manoush Zomorodi is an award-winning journalist, bestselling author, and host of NPR's "TED Radio Hour," where she explores fascinating ideas with the world's greatest thinkers. She is the author of a new book called BODY ELECTRIC: The Hidden Health Costs of the Digital Age and New Science to Reclaim Your Well-Being. You can also subscribe to her newsletter, Manoush Minutes. In this episode we talk about:

• What constant screen time is doing to your brain and body
• Why feeling tired all the time might not be what you think
• A simple shift that could boost your energy and focus
• The hidden ways tech is messing with your physical health
• What you're missing when you ignore your body's signals
• Why more productivity hacks might actually backfire
• Small changes that could make a big difference in how you feel

Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here. Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here! Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel This episode is sponsored by:  BetterHelp: Find support and have someone with you in therapy. Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/happier. Wix: Ready to create your website? Go to Wix.com/Harmony. Fatty15: You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription starter kit by going to fatty15.com/happier and using the code HAPPIER at checkout.]]>07769aeb-4036-498b-8250-34499672d37fWed, 06 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgthttps://www.manoushz.com/ is an award-winning journalist, bestselling author, and host of NPR's "https://www.ted.com/pages/ted-radio-hour" where she explores fascinating ideas with the world's greatest thinkers. She is the author of a new book called...Manoush Zomorodi is an award-winning journalist, bestselling author, and host of NPR's "TED Radio Hour," where she explores fascinating ideas with the world's greatest thinkers. She is the author of a new book called BODY ELECTRIC: The Hidden Health Costs of the Digital Age and New Science to Reclaim Your Well-Being. You can also subscribe to her newsletter, Manoush Minutes. In this episode we talk about:

• What constant screen time is doing to your brain and body
• Why feeling tired all the time might not be what you think
• A simple shift that could boost your energy and focus
• The hidden ways tech is messing with your physical health
• What you're missing when you ignore your body's signals
• Why more productivity hacks might actually backfire
• Small changes that could make a big difference in how you feel

Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here. Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here! Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel This episode is sponsored by:  BetterHelp: Find support and have someone with you in therapy. Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/happier. Wix: Ready to create your website? Go to Wix.com/Harmony. Fatty15: You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription starter kit by going to fatty15.com/happier and using the code HAPPIER at checkout.]]>4324false1136fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stressed-stuck-and-overthinking-here-s-the-science-of-moving-forward-ranjay-gulati--75221889Ranjay Gulati is the Paul R. Lawrence MBA Class of 1942 Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. His pioneering work focuses on unlocking organizational and individual potential—embracing courage, nurturing purpose-driven leaders, driving growth, and transforming businesses. He is the author of Deep Purpose and How to be Bold.  In this episode we talk about:

• The difference between courage and recklessness
• How to accept your fears without being controlled by them
• Tools for remaining calm in the face of a disaster
• How to find your moral anchors
• The importance of having a support squad
• How to inculcate courage into your family, workplace, and friend group

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here. Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here! This episode is sponsored by:  LinkedIn: Spend $250 on your first campaign on LinkedIn ads and get a $250 credit for the next one. Just go to LinkedIn.com/happier. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>74e906b9-0e89-4660-af4a-0b9ae8be5fc5Mon, 04 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtA Harvard professor on the nine evidence-based tools for acting decisively when fear and uncertainty are telling you to do nothing. https://ranjaygulati.com/ is the Paul R. Lawrence MBA Class of 1942 Professor of Business Administration at Harvard...Ranjay Gulati is the Paul R. Lawrence MBA Class of 1942 Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. His pioneering work focuses on unlocking organizational and individual potential—embracing courage, nurturing purpose-driven leaders, driving growth, and transforming businesses. He is the author of Deep Purpose and How to be Bold.  In this episode we talk about:

• The difference between courage and recklessness
• How to accept your fears without being controlled by them
• Tools for remaining calm in the face of a disaster
• How to find your moral anchors
• The importance of having a support squad
• How to inculcate courage into your family, workplace, and friend group

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here. Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here! This episode is sponsored by:  LinkedIn: Spend $250 on your first campaign on LinkedIn ads and get a $250 credit for the next one. Just go to LinkedIn.com/happier. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>3185false1135fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-voice-in-your-head-doesn-t-have-to-ruin-everything-rachel-martin-and-dan-harris--75221834
What happens when a deck of cards controls the conversation? On Wild Card, hosted by Rachel Martin, that's the whole idea — and when Dan sat down as a guest, the cards led somewhere genuinely interesting. In this episode: why Dan keeps going on silent meditation retreats even though loneliness is the hardest part; what finally made him delete Instagram; the "good-ish" concept that unlocked a new relationship with self-criticism; and a deep dive into the Buddhist take on the soul — which turns out to be a lot more useful than it sounds. Wild Card is produced by NPR.
Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here.

Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here!  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>4c888fcc-fd95-4ef8-97c0-52f578860816Fri, 01 May 2026 13:55:00 +0000bgtPractical advice for handling anxiety, envy, and that feeling that you're a bad person. What happens when a deck of cards controls the conversation? On https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510379/wild-card-with-rachel-martin, hosted by Rachel Martin,...
What happens when a deck of cards controls the conversation? On Wild Card, hosted by Rachel Martin, that's the whole idea — and when Dan sat down as a guest, the cards led somewhere genuinely interesting. In this episode: why Dan keeps going on silent meditation retreats even though loneliness is the hardest part; what finally made him delete Instagram; the "good-ish" concept that unlocked a new relationship with self-criticism; and a deep dive into the Buddhist take on the soul — which turns out to be a lot more useful than it sounds. Wild Card is produced by NPR.
Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here.

Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here!  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>3131false1134fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-you-living-a-good-life-james-patterson-and-patrick-leddin--75221897 James Patterson is the most popular storyteller of our time and has written more than 200 novels since 1976. Patrick Leddin, PhD, is the author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller The 5‑Week Leadership Challenge: 35 Action Steps to Become the Leader You Were Meant to Be.  In this episode we talk about:

• Why we're living in an "age of disruption" 
• The five-step positive disruptor loop
• The one question to ask yourself when trying to identify your purpose
• And how disruption can improve your work, your relationships, and your family

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Additional Resources: 

• Disrupt Everything—and Win: Take Control of Your Future
• Judge Stone: A Novel (with Viola Davis)

Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here. Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here! To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris This episode is sponsored by: BetterHelp — Online therapy, matched to your needs. Get 10% off your first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/happier Wix — Build a fully functional website with AI in minutes at https://www.wix.com/harmony]]>ec3bbde7-0910-43b4-b223-6cb248645ceeWed, 29 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtMost people hesitate before answering. This episode is about what to do with that hesitation. https://www.jamespatterson.com/landing-page/james-patterson-home/ is the most popular storyteller of our time and has written more than 200 novels since... James Patterson is the most popular storyteller of our time and has written more than 200 novels since 1976. Patrick Leddin, PhD, is the author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller The 5‑Week Leadership Challenge: 35 Action Steps to Become the Leader You Were Meant to Be.  In this episode we talk about:

• Why we're living in an "age of disruption" 
• The five-step positive disruptor loop
• The one question to ask yourself when trying to identify your purpose
• And how disruption can improve your work, your relationships, and your family

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Additional Resources: 

• Disrupt Everything—and Win: Take Control of Your Future
• Judge Stone: A Novel (with Viola Davis)

Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here. Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here! To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris This episode is sponsored by: BetterHelp — Online therapy, matched to your needs. Get 10% off your first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/happier Wix — Build a fully functional website with AI in minutes at https://www.wix.com/harmony]]>3604false1133fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-regulating-your-nervous-system-dr-kevin-tracey--75221900Northwell Health, a pioneer of vagus nerve research and author of the recent book, The Great Nerve: The New Science of the VagusNerve and How to Harness Its Healing Reflexes. Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here. Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here!

This episode is sponsored by: BetterHelp — Online therapy, matched to your needs. Get 10% off your first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/happier Spark — Clean energy and focus with zero sugar. Get 30% off and free shipping with code HAPPIER at https://www.drinksparkcom]]>4b5fc7b3-d6cd-4046-b6ff-d8cdbb7c0c30Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtPlus: How to increase vagal tone, improve heart health, and reduce inflammation. Kevin J. Tracey, MD, is president and CEO of the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research at https://feinstein.northwell.edu/, a pioneer of vagus nerve research and...Northwell Health, a pioneer of vagus nerve research and author of the recent book, The Great Nerve: The New Science of the VagusNerve and How to Harness Its Healing Reflexes. Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here. Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here!

This episode is sponsored by: BetterHelp — Online therapy, matched to your needs. Get 10% off your first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/happier Spark — Clean energy and focus with zero sugar. Get 30% off and free shipping with code HAPPIER at https://www.drinksparkcom]]>4669false1132fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/feel-your-feelings-drop-the-story-sebene-selassie--75221849
Breath meditation sounds simple in theory. In practice, many meditators find that the moment they pay attention to their breathing, it starts to feel forced, shallow, or just plain weird. In this live session, Dan and Sebene Selassie dig into why that happens — and what to do about it. They also answer subscriber questions on shame and how to work with it skillfully, the RAIN technique, breaking the cycle of rumination, and Sebene's beloved elements practice as a tool for embodiment. Plus: an unexpectedly lively digression on colonoscopy prep and the nature of being with discomfort. If you want to go deeper with Dan and Sebene, check out their Audible Original, Even You Can Meditate, available now.   Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here. Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here!  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>1194242b-4076-4c4e-ae6c-aae7c075c522Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtWhy forcing the breath backfires and how to use the four elements to get out of your head. Breath meditation sounds simple in theory. In practice, many meditators find that the moment they pay attention to their breathing, it starts to feel forced,...
Breath meditation sounds simple in theory. In practice, many meditators find that the moment they pay attention to their breathing, it starts to feel forced, shallow, or just plain weird. In this live session, Dan and Sebene Selassie dig into why that happens — and what to do about it. They also answer subscriber questions on shame and how to work with it skillfully, the RAIN technique, breaking the cycle of rumination, and Sebene's beloved elements practice as a tool for embodiment. Plus: an unexpectedly lively digression on colonoscopy prep and the nature of being with discomfort. If you want to go deeper with Dan and Sebene, check out their Audible Original, Even You Can Meditate, available now.   Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here. Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here!  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>1641false1131bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-relax-the-need-to-control-everything-rosa-lewis--75221835Rosa Lewis is a mystic, awakening guide, artist and writer. She is the author of many books, most recently Unlocking the Depths of Being: Wholehearted Presence for a Mystical Reality. The last two meditations on this playlist are related to her book.   Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here.

Join Dan, Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18, 2026. Register here. 

This episode is sponsored by: Function Health — 160+ lab tests a year for $365. Check your health the way Dan does at https://www.functionhealth.com/happier — use code HAPPIER25 for a $25 credit Quo — The modern business phone system. Try free and get 20% off your first six months at https://www.quo.com/happier Samsara — AI-powered fleet safety and operations platform. Request a free demo at https://www.samsara.com/happier Wix — Build your website with AI in minutes at https://www.wix.com/harmony]]>3831b41b-659a-4ee6-9584-299addbf8449Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtPlus: Navigating the "dark night of the soul," the power of saying "no," and how to be more present. https://rosalewis.co.uk/ is a mystic, awakening guide, artist and writer. She is the author of many books, most recently...Rosa Lewis is a mystic, awakening guide, artist and writer. She is the author of many books, most recently Unlocking the Depths of Being: Wholehearted Presence for a Mystical Reality. The last two meditations on this playlist are related to her book.   Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here.

Join Dan, Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18, 2026. Register here. 

This episode is sponsored by: Function Health — 160+ lab tests a year for $365. Check your health the way Dan does at https://www.functionhealth.com/happier — use code HAPPIER25 for a $25 credit Quo — The modern business phone system. Try free and get 20% off your first six months at https://www.quo.com/happier Samsara — AI-powered fleet safety and operations platform. Request a free demo at https://www.samsara.com/happier Wix — Build your website with AI in minutes at https://www.wix.com/harmony]]>3356false1130fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-escape-your-brain-s-default-mode-network-zindel-segal-and-norman-farb--75221883Dr. Zindel Segal is Distinguished Professor of Psychology in Mood Disorders at the University of Toronto Scarborough and a cofounder of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy. 

Professor Norman Farb, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto Mississauga, where he directs the Regulatory and Affective Dynamics laboratory.

Together, they are the co-authors of Better In Every Sense: How the New Science of Sensation Can Help You Reclaim Your Life.  In this episode we talk about:

• How the brain's default mode network is essential to our survival but also can keep us stuck in rumination and overthinking 
• Segal and Farb's simple practice of "sense foraging" and why they say it can help break patterns and thoughts that aren't serving us 
• The differences and the similarities between sense foraging and mindfulness 

Related Episodes:

• Depression and Anxiety: Your Old Enemies, Your Best Friends | Zindel Segal — Ten Percent Happier 
• Gretchen Rubin on: How To Use Your Five Senses To Reduce Anxiety, Increase Creativity, and Improve Your Relationships
• Why You Can't Pay Attention - And How to Think Deeply Again | Johann Hari — Ten Percent Happier 

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>c449e6ab-d719-4939-a729-6b011cb23f26Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtUsing your senses to reduce overthinking, turn down the voice in your head, and get out of what these scientists call "the house of habit." https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/labs/mindful-awareness/ is Distinguished Professor of Psychology in Mood Disorders...Dr. Zindel Segal is Distinguished Professor of Psychology in Mood Disorders at the University of Toronto Scarborough and a cofounder of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy. 

Professor Norman Farb, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto Mississauga, where he directs the Regulatory and Affective Dynamics laboratory.

Together, they are the co-authors of Better In Every Sense: How the New Science of Sensation Can Help You Reclaim Your Life.  In this episode we talk about:

• How the brain's default mode network is essential to our survival but also can keep us stuck in rumination and overthinking 
• Segal and Farb's simple practice of "sense foraging" and why they say it can help break patterns and thoughts that aren't serving us 
• The differences and the similarities between sense foraging and mindfulness 

Related Episodes:

• Depression and Anxiety: Your Old Enemies, Your Best Friends | Zindel Segal — Ten Percent Happier 
• Gretchen Rubin on: How To Use Your Five Senses To Reduce Anxiety, Increase Creativity, and Improve Your Relationships
• Why You Can't Pay Attention - And How to Think Deeply Again | Johann Hari — Ten Percent Happier 

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>3908false1129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trudging-through-your-own-life-here-s-the-stoic-fix-maria-semple--75221857Maria Semple is the bestselling author of Today Will Be Different, Where'd You Go, Bernadette, and This One Is Mine. Before writing fiction, Maria wrote for TV. Her newest book is called Go Gentle. In this episode we talk about:

• Cognitive reframing tools to shift your mindset 
• Maria's daily Stoic routine
• The limits of Stoicism
• What to do when mediating gives you anxiety
• The danger of "baited bounties" 
• How to "get shit done" with non-attachment
• Using fantasy as a coping mechanism

Related Episodes:

• Stoic Practices for Getting Rid of Mental Junk, Your Morning Routine, and Talking to the Dead | Ryan Holiday
• Stoic Advice for Handling Setbacks, Insults, and Death | William Irvine

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Additional Resources: 

• William Irvine's "A Guide to the Good Life"

Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here. Join Dan, Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18, 2026. Register here. This episode is sponsored by:

Rosetta Stone — Language learning that's immersive and intuitive. Start your journey at https://www.rosettastone.com/happier ButcherBox — 100% grass-fed beef, free-range organic chicken, and wild-caught seafood delivered to your door. New listeners get chicken breasts or top sirloin for a year, or ground beef for life, plus $20 off at https://www.butcherbox.com/happier   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>58f6a084-4b79-4404-8900-0630be1ab9ccFri, 17 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtHow to do your best work, reframe life's bullshit, and stop making your happiness hostage to outcomes. https://www.mariasemple.com/ is the bestselling author of Today Will Be Different, Where'd You Go, Bernadette, and This One Is Mine. Before writing...Maria Semple is the bestselling author of Today Will Be Different, Where'd You Go, Bernadette, and This One Is Mine. Before writing fiction, Maria wrote for TV. Her newest book is called Go Gentle. In this episode we talk about:

• Cognitive reframing tools to shift your mindset 
• Maria's daily Stoic routine
• The limits of Stoicism
• What to do when mediating gives you anxiety
• The danger of "baited bounties" 
• How to "get shit done" with non-attachment
• Using fantasy as a coping mechanism

Related Episodes:

• Stoic Practices for Getting Rid of Mental Junk, Your Morning Routine, and Talking to the Dead | Ryan Holiday
• Stoic Advice for Handling Setbacks, Insults, and Death | William Irvine

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Additional Resources: 

• William Irvine's "A Guide to the Good Life"

Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here. Join Dan, Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18, 2026. Register here. This episode is sponsored by:

Rosetta Stone — Language learning that's immersive and intuitive. Start your journey at https://www.rosettastone.com/happier ButcherBox — 100% grass-fed beef, free-range organic chicken, and wild-caught seafood delivered to your door. New listeners get chicken breasts or top sirloin for a year, or ground beef for life, plus $20 off at https://www.butcherbox.com/happier   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>3227false1128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/top-10-neuroscience-backed-tips-for-a-stronger-brain-wendy-suzuki-and-amishi-jha--75221861Amishi Jha, PhD is the Director of Contemplative Neuroscience and a Professor of Psychology at the University of Miami. She is also the author of the bestselling book Peak Mind and the creator of the app Pushups for the Mind. Wendy Suzuki, PhD is the Dean of New York University College of Arts & Science and a Professor of Neural Science and Psychology at New York University. She is the author of the books Healthy Brain, Happy Life and Good Anxiety.

In this episode:

• What neuroplasticity is, and why your brain is not fixed
• How exercise changes your brain, including mood, memory, and attention
• Reframing the burden of optimization 
• The minimum effective dose for meditation to improve attention
• Why sleep is essential for memory, brain cleanup, and long-term brain health
• The myth of multitasking
• How anxiety can be used as a tool instead of just something to avoid
• How your daily habits are shaping the brain you'll have tomorrow

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here
Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here
Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here. Join Dan, Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18, 2026. Register here.  This episode is sponsored by:
Gainbridge — Guaranteed-rate financial products with no hidden fees. Learn more at https://www.gainbridge.com
Warby Parker — Prescription glasses, contacts, and sunglasses with virtual try-on. Buy one prescription pair and get 20% off additional pairs at https://www.warbyparker.com/happier
BetterHelp — Online therapy, matched to your needs. Get 10% off your first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/happier To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>3daf024a-8e13-44e1-813d-7147e1c75153Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtPlus: maximizing the benefits of sleep, exercise, and meditation. To celebrate the show's 10th anniversary, we're producing episodes that share top 10 lists of practices, strategies and more from our favorite experts. A heartfelt thank you to everyone...Amishi Jha, PhD is the Director of Contemplative Neuroscience and a Professor of Psychology at the University of Miami. She is also the author of the bestselling book Peak Mind and the creator of the app Pushups for the Mind. Wendy Suzuki, PhD is the Dean of New York University College of Arts & Science and a Professor of Neural Science and Psychology at New York University. She is the author of the books Healthy Brain, Happy Life and Good Anxiety.

In this episode:

• What neuroplasticity is, and why your brain is not fixed
• How exercise changes your brain, including mood, memory, and attention
• Reframing the burden of optimization 
• The minimum effective dose for meditation to improve attention
• Why sleep is essential for memory, brain cleanup, and long-term brain health
• The myth of multitasking
• How anxiety can be used as a tool instead of just something to avoid
• How your daily habits are shaping the brain you'll have tomorrow

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here
Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here
Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here. Join Dan, Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18, 2026. Register here.  This episode is sponsored by:
Gainbridge — Guaranteed-rate financial products with no hidden fees. Learn more at https://www.gainbridge.com
Warby Parker — Prescription glasses, contacts, and sunglasses with virtual try-on. Buy one prescription pair and get 20% off additional pairs at https://www.warbyparker.com/happier
BetterHelp — Online therapy, matched to your needs. Get 10% off your first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/happier To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit 3661false1127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-talking-boost-your-mood-sharpen-your-mind-and-protect-against-dementia-maryellen-macdonald--75221887Maryellen MacDonald is the Donald P. Hayes Professor (emerit) of Psychology and Language Sciences at the University of Wisconsin−Madison. She is a cognitive scientist with a focus on psycholinguistics, the study of how we comprehend, produce, and learn languages. Her latest book is More Than Words: How Talking Sharpens the Mind and Shapes Our World. In this episode we talk about:

• The hidden benefits of talking, including self-talk and writing
• How talking helps focus attention and clarify your thinking
• Why talking can help regulate emotions and improve decision-making
• Why talking is actually harder than listening
• Why we shouldn't rush to finish other people's sentences
• How deliberate talking can help protect against dementia
• Why understanding something doesn't necessarily mean you've learned it
• How talking about new information helps your brain remember it
• Why explaining things to other people deepens your own learning
• Why kids need chances to talk and not just watch screens
• Why you shouldn't judge people by how they talk

Related Episodes:

• The Science Of Journaling: How Writing Reduces Overthinking, Rumination, And Anxiety | Dr. James Pennebaker (Co-Interviewed By Dr. Bianca Harris)
  
  

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here. Join Dan, Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18, 2026. Register here.  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>0841d523-611e-41af-a745-0bb47dacd4a7Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtThe way you talk to other people (and yourself) can reduce dysregulation and distraction--and lead to better decisions. https://www.maryellenmacdonald.com/ is the Donald P. Hayes Professor (emerit) of Psychology and Language Sciences at the University...Maryellen MacDonald is the Donald P. Hayes Professor (emerit) of Psychology and Language Sciences at the University of Wisconsin−Madison. She is a cognitive scientist with a focus on psycholinguistics, the study of how we comprehend, produce, and learn languages. Her latest book is More Than Words: How Talking Sharpens the Mind and Shapes Our World. In this episode we talk about:

• The hidden benefits of talking, including self-talk and writing
• How talking helps focus attention and clarify your thinking
• Why talking can help regulate emotions and improve decision-making
• Why talking is actually harder than listening
• Why we shouldn't rush to finish other people's sentences
• How deliberate talking can help protect against dementia
• Why understanding something doesn't necessarily mean you've learned it
• How talking about new information helps your brain remember it
• Why explaining things to other people deepens your own learning
• Why kids need chances to talk and not just watch screens
• Why you shouldn't judge people by how they talk

Related Episodes:

• The Science Of Journaling: How Writing Reduces Overthinking, Rumination, And Anxiety | Dr. James Pennebaker (Co-Interviewed By Dr. Bianca Harris)
  
  

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here. Join Dan, Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18, 2026. Register here.  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>3465false1126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-to-do-when-life-won-t-let-up-sebene-selassie-and-jeff-warren--75221871Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren dig into that question from multiple angles: as a personal mantra, a philosophical stance, and a daily practice. Plus: listener questions on rumination, work-life balance, and the eternal napping-vs.-meditating debate.

• "Trust Life" vs. "This Is the Curriculum" — Sebene shares the origin of her tattoo and what the mantra has meant through years of health challenges. 
• The three timescales of practice — Jeff breaks down how meditation works in the moment, over months and years, and across the arc of a whole life. The third one is where things get interesting.
• Obsessive thinking / rumination — Practical tools from all three, including one from Sebene involving a trampoline, and one from a clinical psychologist that will make you feel ridiculous in the best way.

Sebene Selassie describes herself as a "writer, teacher, and immigrant-weirdo." She teaches meditation on the ten percent happier app and is the author of a great book called You Belong. She's based in Brooklyn.  Jeff Warren is also a writer and a meditation teacher. He and Dan co-wrote the book, Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics. He also hosts the Consciousness Explorers podcast. He's based in Toronto.  Related episodes: 
How to Stay Calm No Matter What's Happening | Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren
Science-Based Tools for When You're Stressed, Obsessed, or Overthinking | Dr. Jenny Taitz Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here
Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here
Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>12cf2f80-91f7-456d-ac48-7e506c3d269cFri, 10 Apr 2026 07:01:00 +0000bgtWhat does it actually mean to "trust life" — especially when life is handing you something genuinely hard? In this Meditation Party episode (originally aired in 2024), Dan, https://sebeneselassie.com, and https://jeffwarren.com dig into that question...Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren dig into that question from multiple angles: as a personal mantra, a philosophical stance, and a daily practice. Plus: listener questions on rumination, work-life balance, and the eternal napping-vs.-meditating debate.

• "Trust Life" vs. "This Is the Curriculum" — Sebene shares the origin of her tattoo and what the mantra has meant through years of health challenges. 
• The three timescales of practice — Jeff breaks down how meditation works in the moment, over months and years, and across the arc of a whole life. The third one is where things get interesting.
• Obsessive thinking / rumination — Practical tools from all three, including one from Sebene involving a trampoline, and one from a clinical psychologist that will make you feel ridiculous in the best way.

Sebene Selassie describes herself as a "writer, teacher, and immigrant-weirdo." She teaches meditation on the ten percent happier app and is the author of a great book called You Belong. She's based in Brooklyn.  Jeff Warren is also a writer and a meditation teacher. He and Dan co-wrote the book, Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics. He also hosts the Consciousness Explorers podcast. He's based in Toronto.  Related episodes: 
How to Stay Calm No Matter What's Happening | Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren
Science-Based Tools for When You're Stressed, Obsessed, or Overthinking | Dr. Jenny Taitz Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here
Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here
Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>3745false1125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-episode-will-calm-your-nervous-system-prentis-hemphill--75221867Prentis Hemphill is a writer, political organizer, therapist and somatic facilitator. They are the author of the national bestseller What It Takes to Heal: How Transforming Ourselves Can Change the World, and host of the acclaimed podcasts Finding Our Way and Becoming the People. Prentis is also the Co-founder of The Embodiment Institute (TEI), a training and research organization that applies somatic practices to individual, organizational and collective care through a healing justice framework. In this episode we talk about:

• What embodiment really means  
• How our bodies may be communicating more information to our brains than we realize
• Practices to feel more at home in your body and regulate your nervous system
• The "head, heart, gut" way of listening to different kinds of intelligence
• Why so many of us are pulled out of our center in modern life
• Micro-interdependence 
• Simple, everyday ways to humanize one another in an era of mass vilification 
• How cultural pressures contribute to anxiety and burnout
• How to set boundaries
• Identifying what you truly care about

Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here.

Join Dan, Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18, 2026. Register here.  Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel This episode is sponsored by: Rosetta Stone — Language learning that's immersive and intuitive. Start your journey at https://www.rosettastone.com/happier Fatty 15 — The first essential fatty acid discovered in over 90 years, designed to support healthy aging at the cellular level. Get 15% off a 90-day starter kit at https://www.fatty15.com/happier with code HAPPIER To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>6c4e3aba-c1d9-46ac-8431-90a337b417a2Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000bgtStrategies for getting out of your head and thriving in a chaotic world. https://prentishemphill.com/ is a writer, political organizer, therapist and somatic facilitator. They are the author of the national bestseller...Prentis Hemphill is a writer, political organizer, therapist and somatic facilitator. They are the author of the national bestseller What It Takes to Heal: How Transforming Ourselves Can Change the World, and host of the acclaimed podcasts Finding Our Way and Becoming the People. Prentis is also the Co-founder of The Embodiment Institute (TEI), a training and research organization that applies somatic practices to individual, organizational and collective care through a healing justice framework. In this episode we talk about:

• What embodiment really means  
• How our bodies may be communicating more information to our brains than we realize
• Practices to feel more at home in your body and regulate your nervous system
• The "head, heart, gut" way of listening to different kinds of intelligence
• Why so many of us are pulled out of our center in modern life
• Micro-interdependence 
• Simple, everyday ways to humanize one another in an era of mass vilification 
• How cultural pressures contribute to anxiety and burnout
• How to set boundaries
• Identifying what you truly care about

Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here.

Join Dan, Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18, 2026. Register here.  Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel This episode is sponsored by: Rosetta Stone — Language learning that's immersive and intuitive. Start your journey at https://www.rosettastone.com/happier Fatty 15 — The first essential fatty acid discovered in over 90 years, designed to support healthy aging at the cellular level. Get 15% off a 90-day starter kit at https://www.fatty15.com/happier with code HAPPIER To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>4029false1124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gabor-mate-five-steps-to-stop-scrolling-bingeing-and-self-medicating-and-reclaim-your-brain--75221843Gabor Maté is a retired physician who, after 20 years of family practice and palliative care experience, worked for over a decade in Vancouver's Downtown East Side with patients challenged by drug addiction and mental illness. The bestselling author of five books, including the award-winning In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts, Gabor is an internationally renowned speaker highly sought after for his expertise on addiction, trauma, childhood development, and the relationship of stress and illness.    In this episode we talk about:

• Practical strategies for dealing with both our addictive tendencies and scattered minds
• The real question to ask yourself when it comes to addiction 
• Maté's relationship with ADHD
• The relationship between ADHD and addiction
• Tools for conscious harm reduction 
• The practice of "Compassionate Curiosity"
• "Re-parenting" practices for your nervous system 
• And more

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• Modern Life Is Making You Sick, but It Doesn't Have To

  Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   Additional Resources:

• Rethinking ADHD
• The Myth of Normal
• Scattered Minds

Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here. Join Dan, Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18, 2026. Register here.   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>26201f01-942f-42ff-b9c8-0d4d130ccaf2Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtPractical tools to break "automatic habits" and take back your agency.   https://drgabormate.com/ is a retired physician who, after 20 years of family practice and palliative care experience, worked for over a decade in Vancouver's Downtown East Side...Gabor Maté is a retired physician who, after 20 years of family practice and palliative care experience, worked for over a decade in Vancouver's Downtown East Side with patients challenged by drug addiction and mental illness. The bestselling author of five books, including the award-winning In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts, Gabor is an internationally renowned speaker highly sought after for his expertise on addiction, trauma, childhood development, and the relationship of stress and illness.    In this episode we talk about:

• Practical strategies for dealing with both our addictive tendencies and scattered minds
• The real question to ask yourself when it comes to addiction 
• Maté's relationship with ADHD
• The relationship between ADHD and addiction
• Tools for conscious harm reduction 
• The practice of "Compassionate Curiosity"
• "Re-parenting" practices for your nervous system 
• And more

  Related Episodes:

• Modern Life Is Making You Sick, but It Doesn't Have To

  Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   Additional Resources:

• Rethinking ADHD
• The Myth of Normal
• Scattered Minds

Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here. Join Dan, Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18, 2026. Register here.   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>3257false1123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-to-do-when-your-mind-won-t-quit-bart-van-melik--75221909Community Meditation Center in New York, where he leads weekly sessions grounded in Buddhist tradition. In this episode, he takes on four of the most common sticking points in practice: forgiveness, boredom, disconnection from the body, and the spiral of anxious "what if" thinking. His approach throughout is warm, precise, and grounded — less about achieving a particular state and more about learning to hold whatever arises with curiosity and kindness. Topics covered:

• Forgiveness — why forcing it can backfire, what it means to "bypass" difficult emotions, and the reframe that changes everything: forgiveness as giving up all hope for a better past
• Boredom — how to get genuinely curious about it instead of fighting it, and what it can teach you about why you reach for your phone
• Getting into your body — why embodiment looks different for everyone, and how to find the activities (yes, even mindful salsa dancing or vacuuming) that make it easier
• Worry and "what if" thoughts — the Buddhist framing of worry as an obstacle to clear seeing, and a simple breathwork technique from Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche — exhale heavy, exhale calm — that works even in the hardest moments
• Community as practice — the Buddha's teaching that friendship and community isn't half the path. It's the whole thing.

  About Bart van Melik: Bart van Melik is a meditation teacher and guiding teacher at Community Meditation Center, a global and local community that meets weekly via Zoom. Monthly sessions are donation-based and open to all. Learn more at https://www.cmc-ny.org/.

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here.

Join Dan, Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18, 2026. Register here.
  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>8fa23771-fab0-46bc-af9d-ef6b9bad8731Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtBuddhist tools for forgiveness, boredom, worry, and getting out of your head. Meditation teacher Bart van Melik leads a live community Q&A — and the questions that come in are ones most meditators have quietly wrestled with for years. Bart is the...Community Meditation Center in New York, where he leads weekly sessions grounded in Buddhist tradition. In this episode, he takes on four of the most common sticking points in practice: forgiveness, boredom, disconnection from the body, and the spiral of anxious "what if" thinking. His approach throughout is warm, precise, and grounded — less about achieving a particular state and more about learning to hold whatever arises with curiosity and kindness. Topics covered:

• Forgiveness — why forcing it can backfire, what it means to "bypass" difficult emotions, and the reframe that changes everything: forgiveness as giving up all hope for a better past
• Boredom — how to get genuinely curious about it instead of fighting it, and what it can teach you about why you reach for your phone
• Getting into your body — why embodiment looks different for everyone, and how to find the activities (yes, even mindful salsa dancing or vacuuming) that make it easier
• Worry and "what if" thoughts — the Buddhist framing of worry as an obstacle to clear seeing, and a simple breathwork technique from Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche — exhale heavy, exhale calm — that works even in the hardest moments
• Community as practice — the Buddha's teaching that friendship and community isn't half the path. It's the whole thing.

  About Bart van Melik: Bart van Melik is a meditation teacher and guiding teacher at Community Meditation Center, a global and local community that meets weekly via Zoom. Monthly sessions are donation-based and open to all. Learn more at https://www.cmc-ny.org/.

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here.

Join Dan, Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18, 2026. Register here.
  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>1612false1122bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/modern-life-is-designed-to-leave-you-empty-here-s-the-antidote-arthur-brooks--75221838Arthur Brooks is a professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and the Harvard Business School, where he teaches courses on leadership and happiness. Brooks is the author of 15 books, including the #1 New York Times bestsellers, Build the Life You Want, co-authored with Oprah Winfrey, and From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life. His latest book is The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness. 

In this episode we talk about:

• The three essential components of a meaningful life
• Getting comfortable with boredom 
• Why we need to be asking questions that google can't answer
• The neuroscience behind "authentic love" 
• Strategies for finding meaning in your work 
• What Arthur means when he says "don't waste your suffering"
  

  Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   Additional Resources: 

• Office Hours with Arthur Brooks
  

  Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here. Join Dan, Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18, 2026. Register here.   This episode is sponsored by: LinkedIn Ads — Reach the right professionals with precision targeting. Spend $250 and get a $250 credit at http://www.linkedin.com/happier BetterHelp — Online therapy, matched to your needs. Get 10% off your first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/happier Quō — The smart business phone system with AI call logging and summaries. Try free + 20% off your first six months at https://www.quo.com/happier Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson — A podcast exploring ADHD, neurodivergence, and mental health through conversations with scientists, doctors, and researchers. Search for Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson wherever you get your podcasts. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>2f6531af-45a0-43b2-9037-6de20441372eWed, 01 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtSix steps to reclaim your brain, find purpose, and escape the doom loop.   https://www.arthurbrooks.com/ is a professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and the Harvard Business School, where he teaches courses on leadership and happiness. Brooks is the...Arthur Brooks is a professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and the Harvard Business School, where he teaches courses on leadership and happiness. Brooks is the author of 15 books, including the #1 New York Times bestsellers, Build the Life You Want, co-authored with Oprah Winfrey, and From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life. His latest book is The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness. 

In this episode we talk about:

• The three essential components of a meaningful life
• Getting comfortable with boredom 
• Why we need to be asking questions that google can't answer
• The neuroscience behind "authentic love" 
• Strategies for finding meaning in your work 
• What Arthur means when he says "don't waste your suffering"
  

  Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   Additional Resources: 

• Office Hours with Arthur Brooks
  

  Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here. Join Dan, Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18, 2026. Register here.   This episode is sponsored by: LinkedIn Ads — Reach the right professionals with precision targeting. Spend $250 and get a $250 credit at http://www.linkedin.com/happier BetterHelp — Online therapy, matched to your needs. Get 10% off your first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/happier Quō — The smart business phone system with AI call logging and summaries. Try free + 20% off your first six months at https://www.quo.com/happier Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson — A podcast exploring ADHD, neurodivergence, and mental health through conversations with scientists, doctors, and researchers. Search for Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson wherever you get your podcasts. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>4496false1121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-neuroscience-of-flourishing-four-practices-for-turning-stress-and-anxiety-into-clarity-and-calm-richard-davidson-and-cortland-dahl--75221866Richard J. Davidson, PhD, is a Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is also the Founder & Director of the Center for Healthy Minds and Founder of the non-profit Humin. Cortland Dahl, PhD, is a scientist, author, translator, and meditation teacher for the Tergar community.  Davidson and Dahl's latest book is Born to Flourish. They also author the Substack newsletter, Dharma Lab. In this episode we talk about:

• What it really means to flourish 
• How difficult emotions like anxiety, fear, or grief can coexist with well-being
• Why flourishing is a trainable skill set, not a personality trait or a self-improvement project
• An introduction to the Healthy Minds Framework and its four pillars: awareness, connection, insight, and purpose
• Why short, informal "micro-practices" can be just as effective as formal meditation
• How to cultivate purpose

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• How a Buddhist Monk Deals With Anxiety | Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
• The View of American Turmoil from the Other Side of the World | Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
  

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here.

Join Dan, Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18, 2026. Register here.  This episode is sponsored by: Fast Growing Trees — America's largest online nursery, with plants guaranteed to arrive healthy. Get 20% off your first purchase with code HAPPIER at https://www.fastgrowingtrees.com BetterHelp — Online therapy, matched to your needs. Get 10% off your first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/happier Spark — Clean energy and focus with zero sugar. Get 30% off and free shipping with code HAPPIER at https://www.drinkspark.com
To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>90afb632-0f44-4808-9130-4a68510617faMon, 30 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000bgtThe Dalai Lama's longtime collaborator on achieving fundamental okayness, transforming daily annoyances, and rewiring your brain. https://www.richardjdavidson.com/, PhD, is a Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of...Richard J. Davidson, PhD, is a Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is also the Founder & Director of the Center for Healthy Minds and Founder of the non-profit Humin. Cortland Dahl, PhD, is a scientist, author, translator, and meditation teacher for the Tergar community.  Davidson and Dahl's latest book is Born to Flourish. They also author the Substack newsletter, Dharma Lab. In this episode we talk about:

• What it really means to flourish 
• How difficult emotions like anxiety, fear, or grief can coexist with well-being
• Why flourishing is a trainable skill set, not a personality trait or a self-improvement project
• An introduction to the Healthy Minds Framework and its four pillars: awareness, connection, insight, and purpose
• Why short, informal "micro-practices" can be just as effective as formal meditation
• How to cultivate purpose

Related Episodes:

• How a Buddhist Monk Deals With Anxiety | Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
• The View of American Turmoil from the Other Side of the World | Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
  

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here.

Join Dan, Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18, 2026. Register here.  This episode is sponsored by: Fast Growing Trees — America's largest online nursery, with plants guaranteed to arrive healthy. Get 20% off your first purchase with code HAPPIER at https://www.fastgrowingtrees.com BetterHelp — Online therapy, matched to your needs. Get 10% off your first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/happier Spark — Clean energy and focus with zero sugar. Get 30% off and free shipping with code HAPPIER at...]]>4019false1120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stop-trying-to-become-someone-new-get-past-constant-comparison-and-return-to-what-works-for-you-sam-sanders--75221902Sam Sanders Show to explore exactly that idea. Sam has a concept he calls "modern scriptures": the movies, albums, and TV shows you return to again and again because they ground you, center you, and remind you what matters. Dan shares the pop culture that never fails to lift his spirits — and along the way, the two get into why beauty and art are actually central to human flourishing, why Ferris Bueller is more Buddhist than you might think, and what the research says about making resolutions stick — including the one upstream habit that makes everything else easier. The Sam Sanders Show is a co-production of KCRW and Sam Sanders Productions. Sign up for Sam's newsletter for behind-the-scenes extras from every episode.

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here.

Join Dan, Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18, 2026. Register here.
To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>882ce9ad-4f2b-4037-bf03-927014e91eeaFri, 27 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtWhat if the most meaningful thing you did for your mental health wasn't something new — but a return to what already brings you joy? Dan recently sat down with journalist and broadcaster Sam Sanders on the...Sam Sanders Show to explore exactly that idea. Sam has a concept he calls "modern scriptures": the movies, albums, and TV shows you return to again and again because they ground you, center you, and remind you what matters. Dan shares the pop culture that never fails to lift his spirits — and along the way, the two get into why beauty and art are actually central to human flourishing, why Ferris Bueller is more Buddhist than you might think, and what the research says about making resolutions stick — including the one upstream habit that makes everything else easier. The Sam Sanders Show is a co-production of KCRW and Sam Sanders Productions. Sign up for Sam's newsletter for behind-the-scenes extras from every episode.

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here.

Join Dan, Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18, 2026. Register here.
To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>3223false1119bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-toolkit-for-a-noisy-mind-how-john-green-manages-anxiety-depression-and-intrusive-thoughts--75221880John Green is the award-winning, #1 bestselling author of books including Looking for Alaska, The Fault in Our Stars, Turtles All the Way Down, and The Anthropocene Reviewed. With his brother, Hank, John has co-created many online video projects, including Vlogbrothers and the educational channel Crash Course. His most recent book is Everything Is Tuberculosis.
  In this episode we talk about:

• John's toolkit for managing thought spirals and dispair
• Why he wrote a whole book about the thing that terrifies him 
• How he maintains hope in a chaotic and unfair world
• Finding the "self"
•  Shame reduction through naming
• What John learned from his time as a chaplain in a pediatric hospital 
• His current view of God
• And the question of how much––or how little––we should be sharing about ourselves with other people

  Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here.   Join Dan, Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18, 2026. Register here. This episode is sponsored by: Paleo Valley — 100% grass-fed beef sticks made without preservatives or additives. Get 15% off at https://www.paleovalley.com/happier or use code HAPPIER at checkout Square — Business tools with AI, smart reporting, and payments all in one place. Get up to $200 off Square hardware at https://www.square.com/go/happier Gainbridge — Guaranteed-rate financial products with no hidden fees. Learn more at https://www.gainbridge.com LinkedIn Ads — Reach the right professionals with precision targeting. Spend $250 and get a $250 credit at http://www.linkedin.com/happier   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>d69d5ab0-c0e4-4a08-b4eb-a083777133a4Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtPlus, how the bestselling author writes his way out of despair.   https://www.johngreenbooks.com/ is the award-winning, #1 bestselling author of books including Looking for Alaska, The Fault in Our Stars, Turtles All the Way Down, and The Anthropocene...John Green is the award-winning, #1 bestselling author of books including Looking for Alaska, The Fault in Our Stars, Turtles All the Way Down, and The Anthropocene Reviewed. With his brother, Hank, John has co-created many online video projects, including Vlogbrothers and the educational channel Crash Course. His most recent book is Everything Is Tuberculosis.
  In this episode we talk about:

• John's toolkit for managing thought spirals and dispair
• Why he wrote a whole book about the thing that terrifies him 
• How he maintains hope in a chaotic and unfair world
• Finding the "self"
•  Shame reduction through naming
• What John learned from his time as a chaplain in a pediatric hospital 
• His current view of God
• And the question of how much––or how little––we should be sharing about ourselves with other people

  Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here.   Join Dan, Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18, 2026. Register here. This episode is sponsored by: Paleo Valley — 100% grass-fed beef sticks made without preservatives or additives. Get 15% off at https://www.paleovalley.com/happier or use code HAPPIER at checkout Square — Business tools with AI, smart reporting, and payments all in one place. Get up to $200 off Square hardware at https://www.square.com/go/happier Gainbridge — Guaranteed-rate financial products with no hidden fees. Learn more at https://www.gainbridge.com LinkedIn Ads — Reach the right professionals with precision targeting. Spend $250 and get a $250 credit at http://www.linkedin.com/happier   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>3591false1118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/handling-difficult-people-healing-breakups-and-the-science-of-talking-to-strangers-shankar-vedantam--75221792Hidden Brain podcast and radio show, where he explores the hidden patterns that drive human behavior. He is the author of the books, The Hidden Brain: How Our Unconscious Minds Elect Presidents, Wage Wars, Control Markets and Save Our Lives, and Useful Delusions: The Power and Paradox of the Self- Deceiving Brain.   In this episode we talk about:

• How to stop trying to change your partner
• Useful tools for overcoming conflict
• The challenging practice of "eating the blame" 
• The concept of "useful delusions"
• How to manage a breakup (of any kind)
• The real secret to finding closure
• The value of micro interactions with strangers
• And more

  Related Episodes:

• The Surprising Upsides of Self-Deception

  Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   Additional Resources: 

• Shankar's TED Talks
• Hidden Brain Live Tour

Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here. Join Dan, Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18, 2026. Register here.
To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris    ]]>8a4f223f-4860-4503-aa28-d01605de8acdMon, 23 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtPractical strategies for navigating difficult relationships and building new connections.   Shankar Vedantam is host of the https://www.hiddenbrain.org/ podcast and radio show, where he explores the hidden patterns that drive human behavior. He is the...Hidden Brain podcast and radio show, where he explores the hidden patterns that drive human behavior. He is the author of the books, The Hidden Brain: How Our Unconscious Minds Elect Presidents, Wage Wars, Control Markets and Save Our Lives, and Useful Delusions: The Power and Paradox of the Self- Deceiving Brain.   In this episode we talk about:

• How to stop trying to change your partner
• Useful tools for overcoming conflict
• The challenging practice of "eating the blame" 
• The concept of "useful delusions"
• How to manage a breakup (of any kind)
• The real secret to finding closure
• The value of micro interactions with strangers
• And more

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• The Surprising Upsides of Self-Deception

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• Shankar's TED Talks
• Hidden Brain Live Tour

Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here. Join Dan, Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18, 2026. Register here.
To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris    ]]>3407falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-practice-for-fidgeters-restless-minds-and-anyone-who-hates-sitting-still-meditation-with-sebene-selassie--75221870
Walking meditation is one of the most practical and underrated tools in mindfulness — and in this episode, Dan shares a guided practice from his new audiobook, Even You Can Meditate (co-authored with Sebene Selassie), out now on Audible. The practice is led by Sebene herself. The premise is simple: walk slowly and deliberately, pay attention to the sensations of each step, and when your mind wanders — just start again. It bridges the gap between formal sitting practice and everyday life, and it's a genuine game-changer for fidgeters, restless types, and anyone who finds stillness unbearable. In this guided practice, Sebene leads you through:

• Grounding yourself before you take your first step
• Tuning into the physical sensations of lifting, moving, and placing each foot
• Expanding awareness to include your whole body and your surroundings
• Letting thoughts come and go — without getting caught in them
• Closing with a moment of gratitude for your body and this moment of awareness

The Even You Can Meditate (audiobook) by Dan Harris and Sebene Selassie is available now at audible.com/danharris. And mark your calendar for the Even You Can Meditate 5-Day Challenge — running March 23–27 on the 10% with Dan Harris app. Each day features a different guided practice, plus two live online events with Dan and Sebene. Download the app at danharris.com


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Walking meditation is one of the most practical and underrated tools in mindfulness — and in this episode, Dan shares a guided practice from his new audiobook, Even You Can Meditate (co-authored with Sebene Selassie), out now on Audible. The practice is led by Sebene herself. The premise is simple: walk slowly and deliberately, pay attention to the sensations of each step, and when your mind wanders — just start again. It bridges the gap between formal sitting practice and everyday life, and it's a genuine game-changer for fidgeters, restless types, and anyone who finds stillness unbearable. In this guided practice, Sebene leads you through:

• Grounding yourself before you take your first step
• Tuning into the physical sensations of lifting, moving, and placing each foot
• Expanding awareness to include your whole body and your surroundings
• Letting thoughts come and go — without getting caught in them
• Closing with a moment of gratitude for your body and this moment of awareness

The Even You Can Meditate (audiobook) by Dan Harris and Sebene Selassie is available now at audible.com/danharris. And mark your calendar for the Even You Can Meditate 5-Day Challenge — running March 23–27 on the 10% with Dan Harris app. Each day features a different guided practice, plus two live online events with Dan and Sebene. Download the app at danharris.com


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  This episode is sponsored by: Samsara — AI-powered fleet safety and operations platform. Request a free demo at https://www.samsara.com/happier Fatty 15 — The first essential fatty acid discovered in over 90 years, designed to support healthy aging at the cellular level. Get 15% off a 90-day starter kit at https://www.fatty15.com/happier with code HAPPIER To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>791false1116bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/buddhist-monks-on-letting-go-of-shame-the-opposite-of-depression-and-dealing-with-criticism-ajahn-kovilo-and-ajahn-nisabho--75221823Clear Mountain Monastery in Seattle, Washington.  In this episode we talk about:

• How to get stuff off your chest
• How to live with less shame and regret
• How to give feedback without pissing people off too much
• How to accept feedback without getting pissed off or getting defensive
• How to stay sane in a crazy news cycle
• Why being miserable about the state of the world doesn't actually help anything
• How to cultivate the opposite of depression

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LinkedIn Ads — Reach the right professionals with precision targeting. Spend $250 and get a $250 credit at http://www.linkedin.com/happier Fast Growing Trees — America's largest online nursery, with plants guaranteed to arrive healthy. Get 20% off your first purchase with code HAPPIER at https://www.fastgrowingtrees.com Tonal — Smart home strength training with real-time coaching. Get $200 off with promo code HAPPIER at https://www.tonal.com Northwest Registered Agent — LLC formation, registered agent service, and free business resources at https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/Happier-free To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>7d1cd330-775d-4357-8ebb-0b0159e3fe0eWed, 18 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000bgtPlus, staying sane in a crazy world, giving tough feedback, and how to orient to the dumpster fire of the news. Ajahn Kovilo Bhikkhu and Ajahn Nisabho are North American-born, Theravada monks who founded https://www.clearmountainmonastery.org/ in...Clear Mountain Monastery in Seattle, Washington.  In this episode we talk about:

• How to get stuff off your chest
• How to live with less shame and regret
• How to give feedback without pissing people off too much
• How to accept feedback without getting pissed off or getting defensive
• How to stay sane in a crazy news cycle
• Why being miserable about the state of the world doesn't actually help anything
• How to cultivate the opposite of depression

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel This episode is sponsored by: 

LinkedIn Ads — Reach the right professionals with precision targeting. Spend $250 and get a $250 credit at http://www.linkedin.com/happier Fast Growing Trees — America's largest online nursery, with plants guaranteed to arrive healthy. Get 20% off your first purchase with code HAPPIER at https://www.fastgrowingtrees.com Tonal — Smart home strength training with real-time coaching. Get $200 off with promo code HAPPIER at https://www.tonal.com Northwest Registered Agent — LLC formation, registered agent service, and free business resources at https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/Happier-free To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>4303false1115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-emotion-regulation-strategies-for-when-you-re-anxious-angry-or-comparing-yourself-to-others-marc-brackett--75221884Marc Brackett, Ph.D. is the author of Dealing with Feeling: Use Your Emotions to Create the Life You Want and the bestselling Permission to Feel. He is the founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and a professor in the Child Study Center at Yale University. You can watch Marc's podcast interviews here.  In this episode we talk about:

• How to deal with stress, anxiety and anger
• How to use gratitude in moments of compare and despair, like when you're on Instagram comparing yourself to other people's lives 
• How to talk to yourself in moments of high stress
• How to talk to other people when they're experiencing powerful emotions themselves

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Thanks to our sponsors:
FitBod — Personalized workout plans that adapt as you improve. Get 25% off or try free for 7 days at fitbod.me/tenpercent ZipRecruiter — Find qualified candidates fast. Try free at ziprecruiter.com/tenpercent Gainbridge — Guaranteed-rate financial products with no hidden fees. Learn more at gainbridge.com Henson Shaving — Aerospace-precision razors with 100 free blades included. Visit hensonshaving.com/happier or use code HAPPIER at checkout. Wix — Build a pro-grade website with AI and drag-and-drop tools. Try Wix Harmony at wix.com/harmony   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>2381ea97-3526-413b-bac6-887d7a4a8a3bMon, 16 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000bgtYale emotional intelligence expert on how to deal with other people's emotions (and your own). https://marcbrackett.com/ is the author of https://marcbrackett.com/dealing-with-feeling/ and the bestselling https://marcbrackett.com/permission-to-feel/....Marc Brackett, Ph.D. is the author of Dealing with Feeling: Use Your Emotions to Create the Life You Want and the bestselling Permission to Feel. He is the founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and a professor in the Child Study Center at Yale University. You can watch Marc's podcast interviews here.  In this episode we talk about:

• How to deal with stress, anxiety and anger
• How to use gratitude in moments of compare and despair, like when you're on Instagram comparing yourself to other people's lives 
• How to talk to yourself in moments of high stress
• How to talk to other people when they're experiencing powerful emotions themselves

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Thanks to our sponsors:
FitBod — Personalized workout plans that adapt as you improve. Get 25% off or try free for 7 days at fitbod.me/tenpercent ZipRecruiter — Find qualified candidates fast. Try free at ziprecruiter.com/tenpercent Gainbridge — Guaranteed-rate financial products with no hidden fees. Learn more at gainbridge.com Henson Shaving — Aerospace-precision razors with 100 free blades included. Visit hensonshaving.com/happier or use code HAPPIER at checkout. Wix — Build a pro-grade website with AI and drag-and-drop tools. Try Wix Harmony at wix.com/harmony   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>4146false1114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/anderson-cooper-and-michelle-obama-navigating-grief-making-loss-less-lonely-and-how-to-know-the-people-you-love-before-it-s-too-late--75221901https://lnk.to/imomichellecraigTH   Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>bbf34608-e124-45c2-be99-22ea0a5742a1Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000bgtWhat Anderson learned from losing everyone he loved, what we owe our parents, and how grief shapes all of us--a conversation from the podcast "IMO." On IMO, siblings Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson aim to bring you candid perspectives on the...https://lnk.to/imomichellecraigTH   Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>4309false1113bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-ways-to-be-less-distracted-shaila-catherine--75221894Shaila Catherine is a dharma teacher and author of the book titled "Beyond Distraction: Five Practical Ways to Focus the Mind." She authored two additional books on the concentration practices called jhana and approaches to insight meditation. She has practiced for more than 45 years, including nine years, cumulatively, of silent retreat. Shaila has been leading meditation retreats for 30 years, and has developed an array of in-depth online courses offered through BodhiCourses.org.   In this episode we talk about:

• The Buddha's struggles with distraction
• Shaila's attempts to make the teachings of the Buddha accessible to contemporary minds
• The importance of getting to know your own thought patterns
• the counterintuitive strategy of "avoid it, ignore it, forget it,"
• Replacing seduction with mindfulness
• Developing a flexibility of mind
• And why we're vulnerable to our own tendencies when we're not mindful

 
This episode originally aired June 29th, 2022.
  Related Episodes:

• How to Focus | Shaila Catherine 

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• Shaila's upcoming course: Beyond Distraction
• Shaila's books
• Insight Meditation South Bay

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To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>d8a03088-0371-4891-b904-6671e56346a4Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000bgtPractical Buddhist strategies to focus the mind.   https://shailacatherine.com/ is a dharma teacher and author of the book titled "https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Distraction-Five-Practical-Focus/dp/1614297878." She authored two additional books on the...Shaila Catherine is a dharma teacher and author of the book titled "Beyond Distraction: Five Practical Ways to Focus the Mind." She authored two additional books on the concentration practices called jhana and approaches to insight meditation. She has practiced for more than 45 years, including nine years, cumulatively, of silent retreat. Shaila has been leading meditation retreats for 30 years, and has developed an array of in-depth online courses offered through BodhiCourses.org.   In this episode we talk about:

• The Buddha's struggles with distraction
• Shaila's attempts to make the teachings of the Buddha accessible to contemporary minds
• The importance of getting to know your own thought patterns
• the counterintuitive strategy of "avoid it, ignore it, forget it,"
• Replacing seduction with mindfulness
• Developing a flexibility of mind
• And why we're vulnerable to our own tendencies when we're not mindful

 
This episode originally aired June 29th, 2022.
  Related Episodes:

• How to Focus | Shaila Catherine 

  Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   Additional Resources: 

• Shaila's upcoming course: Beyond Distraction
• Shaila's books
• Insight Meditation South Bay

  This episode is sponsored by: LinkedIn Ads — Reach the right professionals with precision targeting. Spend $250 and get a $250 credit at http://www.linkedin.com/happier Quō — The smart business phone system with AI call logging and summaries. Try free + 20% off your first six months at https://www.quo.com/happier Rosetta Stone — Language learning that's immersive and intuitive. Start learning at https://www.rosettastone.com/happier Northwest Registered Agent — LLC formation, registered agent service, and free business resources at https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/Happier-free

To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>4223false1112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-neuroscience-of-reducing-chronic-pain-and-everyday-addictions-eric-garland--75221920Eric Garland, PhD, LCSW is Endowed Professor in Health Sciences at the Sanford Institute for Empathy and Compassion, Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and the Center for Addiction Science and Treatment at University of California San Diego (UCSD), and Director of UCSD ONEMIND (Optimized Neuroscience-Enhanced Mindfulness Intervention Design). Dr. Garland researches treatments for addiction and chronic pain, and is the developer of an innovative, mind-body therapy founded on insights derived from cognitive, affective, and neurobiological science, called Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE).    In this episode we talk about:

• The three parts of his MORE protocol
• Simple practices for dealing with everyday addictions
• Mindfulness techniques for dealing with pain 
• What pain actually is
• How to reframe negative thought patterns
• Practical tools for regaining a sense of joy in your life
• And much more
  

  Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   Additional Resources: 

• moretherapy.com
• Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement: An Evidence-Based Treatment for Chronic Pain and Opioid Use
• Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement for Addiction, Stress, and Pain

  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>31e3ea41-015d-4f94-b1f7-1d41acd34497Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000bgtPlus: How to "turn down the volume" on suffering, how to reframe your problems, and the clinical evidence for "stopping and smelling the roses."   https://drericgarland.com/, PhD, LCSW is Endowed Professor in Health Sciences at the Sanford Institute...Eric Garland, PhD, LCSW is Endowed Professor in Health Sciences at the Sanford Institute for Empathy and Compassion, Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and the Center for Addiction Science and Treatment at University of California San Diego (UCSD), and Director of UCSD ONEMIND (Optimized Neuroscience-Enhanced Mindfulness Intervention Design). Dr. Garland researches treatments for addiction and chronic pain, and is the developer of an innovative, mind-body therapy founded on insights derived from cognitive, affective, and neurobiological science, called Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE).    In this episode we talk about:

• The three parts of his MORE protocol
• Simple practices for dealing with everyday addictions
• Mindfulness techniques for dealing with pain 
• What pain actually is
• How to reframe negative thought patterns
• Practical tools for regaining a sense of joy in your life
• And much more
  

  Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   Additional Resources: 

• moretherapy.com
• Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement: An Evidence-Based Treatment for Chronic Pain and Opioid Use
• Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement for Addiction, Stress, and Pain

  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>3532false1111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-stop-getting-dragged-around-by-your-anxieties-thought-loops-and-insecurities-sebene-selassie--75221914Sebene Selassie has been meditating for decades, survived cancer three times, and still says the practice isn't a magic bullet. That honesty is kind of the point. Today we're sharing a sneak preview of Dan's new audiobook, Even You Can Meditate, co-authored with Sebene. Think of it as a practical rescue plan for anyone who feels too distracted, overwhelmed, or skeptical to start (or restart) a meditation practice. In this preview, Dan and Seb cover:

• Why "mindfulness" is actually a bit of a misnomer — and what the practice is really about
• What meditation can and can't do for you (it won't solve everything, but the benefits tend to kick in faster than you'd expect)
• How to find the style that works for your specific brain, body, and life — including if sitting still feels impossible
• The role of intention, and why getting clear on your "why" can become a surprisingly powerful engine for keeping a practice going
• The five hindrances — the predictable challenges that come up for almost every meditator — and how to work with them instead of against them

Even You Can Meditate is out now on Audible. Listen now at audible.com/danharris. And mark your calendar: Dan and Seb are running a free five-day meditation challenge March 23–27 on Dan's app, 10% with Dan Harris. Download the app at app.danharris.com.   Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel


To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>c8492238-a7d3-4696-9e46-2089ba615e4dFri, 06 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000bgtPlus: How to find practices that work for you, what "mindfulness" actually means, and a new audiobook out now. http://sebeneselassie.com/ has been meditating for decades, survived cancer three times, and still says the practice isn't a magic bullet....Sebene Selassie has been meditating for decades, survived cancer three times, and still says the practice isn't a magic bullet. That honesty is kind of the point. Today we're sharing a sneak preview of Dan's new audiobook, Even You Can Meditate, co-authored with Sebene. Think of it as a practical rescue plan for anyone who feels too distracted, overwhelmed, or skeptical to start (or restart) a meditation practice. In this preview, Dan and Seb cover:

• Why "mindfulness" is actually a bit of a misnomer — and what the practice is really about
• What meditation can and can't do for you (it won't solve everything, but the benefits tend to kick in faster than you'd expect)
• How to find the style that works for your specific brain, body, and life — including if sitting still feels impossible
• The role of intention, and why getting clear on your "why" can become a surprisingly powerful engine for keeping a practice going
• The five hindrances — the predictable challenges that come up for almost every meditator — and how to work with them instead of against them

Even You Can Meditate is out now on Audible. Listen now at audible.com/danharris. And mark your calendar: Dan and Seb are running a free five-day meditation challenge March 23–27 on Dan's app, 10% with Dan Harris. Download the app at app.danharris.com.   Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel


To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>1263false1110bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-funniest-conversation-you-ll-ever-hear-about-achieving-inner-peace-pete-holmes--75221827Pete Holmes is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actor. He created and starred in HBO's Crashing and hosted The Pete Holmes Show on TBS. He has released stand-up specials on HBO, Netflix, and Comedy Central, hosts the popular You Made It Weird podcast, and is the author of Comedy Sex God. This episode is a live conversation recorded in NYC as part of a benefit for the amazing organization New York Insight Meditation Center.  In this episode we talk about:

• How Pete Holmes's evangelical upbringing shaped his early ideas about fear, morality, and God
• Psychedelics, awareness, identity and consciousness  
• Mysticism and metaphor versus literal belief
• Meditation and different paths of practice
• What meditation reveals about awareness, forgetting, and remembering
• Being an affirmation addict
• Service and helping others
• Happiness versus peace of mind

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>8086fc5c-872a-406e-a165-50cdf61aff68Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000bgtThe comedian on: connecting instead of separating, feeling whole, and the upside of being an affirmation addict. https://peteholmes.com/ is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actor. He created and starred in HBO's https://www.hbo.com/crashing and hosted...Pete Holmes is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actor. He created and starred in HBO's Crashing and hosted The Pete Holmes Show on TBS. He has released stand-up specials on HBO, Netflix, and Comedy Central, hosts the popular You Made It Weird podcast, and is the author of Comedy Sex God. This episode is a live conversation recorded in NYC as part of a benefit for the amazing organization New York Insight Meditation Center.  In this episode we talk about:

• How Pete Holmes's evangelical upbringing shaped his early ideas about fear, morality, and God
• Psychedelics, awareness, identity and consciousness  
• Mysticism and metaphor versus literal belief
• Meditation and different paths of practice
• What meditation reveals about awareness, forgetting, and remembering
• Being an affirmation addict
• Service and helping others
• Happiness versus peace of mind

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>4265false1109fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/harvard-business-school-professor-on-building-trust-reducing-regret-and-the-underrated-power-of-oversharing-leslie-john--75221906Leslie John is the James E. Burke Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School. Her new book is called Revealing: The Underrated Power of Oversharing. In this episode we talk about:

• Why self-disclosure can feel risky but is often socially rewarding
• The psychological and physiological costs of keeping secrets
• How putting feelings into words can reduce rumination and anxiety
• Why validation is often more helpful than advice
• Why undersharing leads to missed opportunities in relationships, work, and life
  

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel LinkedIn |  Spend $250 on your first campaign on LinkedIn ads and get a $250 credit for the next one. Just go to http://linkedin.com/happier

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To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>18a6ad95-deed-47ad-818f-8a548f634557Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000bgtThe brain benefits of self-disclosure, the costs of staying silent, and how to know what to reveal and when. https://www.lesliekjohn.com/ is the James E. Burke Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School. Her new book is called...Leslie John is the James E. Burke Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School. Her new book is called Revealing: The Underrated Power of Oversharing. In this episode we talk about:

• Why self-disclosure can feel risky but is often socially rewarding
• The psychological and physiological costs of keeping secrets
• How putting feelings into words can reduce rumination and anxiety
• Why validation is often more helpful than advice
• Why undersharing leads to missed opportunities in relationships, work, and life
  

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel LinkedIn |  Spend $250 on your first campaign on LinkedIn ads and get a $250 credit for the next one. Just go to http://linkedin.com/happier

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To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>4222false1108fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-four-word-buddhist-teaching-for-instant-calm-and-just-maybe-lasting-peace-bart-van-melik--75221847Bart van Melik is a meditation teacher, psychotherapist, and our Teacher of the Month for January. In this live session recorded on Zoom with subscribers to the 10% with Dan Harris app, Bart and Dan explore one of Bart's favorite teachings: "Keep calmly knowing change"—four words that supposedly distill all 84,000 of the Buddha's teachings. We talk about:

• Why attuning to the flow of things brings peace (even though change is terrifying)—and what the Buddha said on his deathbed about impermanence
• How to introduce meditation to kids without making it seem difficult or boring 
• The three dimensions of mindfulness: internal (your own mind), external (noticing other people's breath on the subway), and relational (the field we're all co-creating together)
• Whether connecting through venting and complaining is harmless or something to examine more closely
• "Useless speech" (sampappalāpa)—the Pali term for saying stuff that doesn't really matter, and why the urge is often just "look at me"
• Why Bart is still on this path after all these years: community

Bart closes with a beautiful dedication about coming home to the body and appreciating that we show up in community. These live sessions happen every week in the app 10% with Dan Harris, where you can meditate with Dan and guest teachers and ask questions in real time. Get the app at danharris.com—there's a free 14-day trial.     Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

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To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>211eb4b6-243c-4cbe-8447-8a9ae26f42d8Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000bgtIf you struggle with the terrifying reality that everything changes, this conversation is for you. http://bartvanmelik.com/ is a meditation teacher, psychotherapist, and our Teacher of the Month for January. In this live session recorded on Zoom with...Bart van Melik is a meditation teacher, psychotherapist, and our Teacher of the Month for January. In this live session recorded on Zoom with subscribers to the 10% with Dan Harris app, Bart and Dan explore one of Bart's favorite teachings: "Keep calmly knowing change"—four words that supposedly distill all 84,000 of the Buddha's teachings. We talk about:

• Why attuning to the flow of things brings peace (even though change is terrifying)—and what the Buddha said on his deathbed about impermanence
• How to introduce meditation to kids without making it seem difficult or boring 
• The three dimensions of mindfulness: internal (your own mind), external (noticing other people's breath on the subway), and relational (the field we're all co-creating together)
• Whether connecting through venting and complaining is harmless or something to examine more closely
• "Useless speech" (sampappalāpa)—the Pali term for saying stuff that doesn't really matter, and why the urge is often just "look at me"
• Why Bart is still on this path after all these years: community

Bart closes with a beautiful dedication about coming home to the body and appreciating that we show up in community. These live sessions happen every week in the app 10% with Dan Harris, where you can meditate with Dan and guest teachers and ask questions in real time. Get the app at danharris.com—there's a free 14-day trial.     Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

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To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>977false1107bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-pollan-on-reducing-rumination-reclaiming-your-attention-from-the-machines-and-mdma-assisted-therapy--75221811Michael Pollan is the author of ten books, all of which were New York Times bestsellers. His latest book is A World Appears: A Journey Into Consciousness. In this episode we talk about:

• How to get over yourself
• How to reduce rumination
• How to lower the ego's walls
• How to elevate mundane tasks
• The value of what Zen practitioners call "don't know mind"
• How to reclaim your attention from Big Tech (what Michael calls the "colonizers of consciousness")
• The value of MDMA-assisted therapy
• Michael's experiences meditating in a cave

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• Don't Let This Crisis Go To Waste | Roshi Joan Halifax

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>afa6a327-a080-441b-83b1-aecb3b70f4a7Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000bgtPlus, making the mundane sacred, meditating in a cave, and lowering the ego walls. https://michaelpollan.com/ is the author of ten books, all of which were New York Times bestsellers. His latest book is...Michael Pollan is the author of ten books, all of which were New York Times bestsellers. His latest book is A World Appears: A Journey Into Consciousness. In this episode we talk about:

• How to get over yourself
• How to reduce rumination
• How to lower the ego's walls
• How to elevate mundane tasks
• The value of what Zen practitioners call "don't know mind"
• How to reclaim your attention from Big Tech (what Michael calls the "colonizers of consciousness")
• The value of MDMA-assisted therapy
• Michael's experiences meditating in a cave

Related Episodes:

• Don't Let This Crisis Go To Waste | Roshi Joan Halifax

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>3996false1106fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-handle-the-feeling-of-never-enough-quiet-the-comparing-mind-and-reduce-financial-anxiety-morgan-housel--75221934Morgan Housel is the New York Times Bestselling author of The Psychology of Money and Same As Ever. He's a partner at The Collaborative Fund, serves on the board of directors at Markel and is host of The Morgan Housel Podcast. His new book is The Art of Spending Money: Simple Choices for a Richer Life. 

In this episode we talk about:

• What "irrational" spending habits really tell us
• How to manage money ambition with sanity 
• How to use scarcity to your advantage
• A useful equation for finding contentment
• The key defense against envy 
• How to minimize future regret
• Why young people should check their bank accounts more often
• How to talk to your kids about money
• How to disconnect self-worth from financial worth 
• And more

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• The Psychology of Money | Morgan Housel

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BetterHelp:  Sign up and get 10% off at betterhelp.com/Happier.]]>7fd15f52-666d-4430-9f13-5ba4c62f0532Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000bgtA financial psychology expert on the science of contentment.   https://www.morganhousel.com./ is the New York Times Bestselling author of http://amzn.to/3H4jvRV and https://amzn.to/3rMjM9g. He's a partner at http://www.collaborativefund.com/blog/,...Morgan Housel is the New York Times Bestselling author of The Psychology of Money and Same As Ever. He's a partner at The Collaborative Fund, serves on the board of directors at Markel and is host of The Morgan Housel Podcast. His new book is The Art of Spending Money: Simple Choices for a Richer Life. 

In this episode we talk about:

• What "irrational" spending habits really tell us
• How to manage money ambition with sanity 
• How to use scarcity to your advantage
• A useful equation for finding contentment
• The key defense against envy 
• How to minimize future regret
• Why young people should check their bank accounts more often
• How to talk to your kids about money
• How to disconnect self-worth from financial worth 
• And more

  Related Episodes:

• The Psychology of Money | Morgan Housel

  Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

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BetterHelp:  Sign up and get 10% off at betterhelp.com/Happier.]]>4273false1105fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-increase-performance-by-working-at-your-edge-plus-a-quick-hack-for-when-panic-or-anxiety-swells--75221851

working at your edge in meditation, panic disorder, and professional life

why love might be the most important skill we can develop 

navigating rage in difficult political times

and the Ideal Competitive Mindset — a concept Dan found surprisingly useful. 

Originally recorded for Dr. Gervais' podcast, Finding Mastery, this one turned into a real back-and-forth.   Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>c409d0fa-874b-4455-817b-6ab002de7f58Sun, 22 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000bgtHow do you stay engaged without getting consumed? That's one of the central questions in this conversation between Dan and high-performance psychologist Dr. Michael Gervais.  Together they explore:  - working at your edge in meditation, panic...

working at your edge in meditation, panic disorder, and professional life

why love might be the most important skill we can develop 

navigating rage in difficult political times

and the Ideal Competitive Mindset — a concept Dan found surprisingly useful. 

Originally recorded for Dr. Gervais' podcast, Finding Mastery, this one turned into a real back-and-forth.   Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>4531false1104bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-best-way-to-feel-calm-is-to-not-try-to-feel-calm--7522184610% with Dan Harris app. Topics include: meditating through grief and serious emotional pain, the hidden addiction to feeling calm during meditation, how to find focus and concentration without straining so hard you get a headache, whether guided meditations are just "training wheels," and how to practice when ADHD or restlessness makes sitting still feel impossible. Throughout, Dan returns to a central theme: the point of meditation isn't to feel any particular way — it's to relate differently to whatever is already there. To join the live Tuesday sessions, sign up for a free 14-day trial at danharris.com.

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

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]]>d6038987-041b-40a6-b180-9971b9de18f1Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000bgtIn this episode, Dan takes live questions from subscribers to the http://app.danharris.com/. Topics include: meditating through grief and serious emotional pain, the hidden addiction to feeling calm during meditation, how to find focus and...10% with Dan Harris app. Topics include: meditating through grief and serious emotional pain, the hidden addiction to feeling calm during meditation, how to find focus and concentration without straining so hard you get a headache, whether guided meditations are just "training wheels," and how to practice when ADHD or restlessness makes sitting still feel impossible. Throughout, Dan returns to a central theme: the point of meditation isn't to feel any particular way — it's to relate differently to whatever is already there. To join the live Tuesday sessions, sign up for a free 14-day trial at danharris.com.

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

LinkedIn:  Spend $250 on your first campaign on LinkedIn ads and get a $250 credit for the next one. Just go to linkedin.com/happier.
To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris

]]>1248false1103bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-buddhist-antidote-to-fear-and-anxiety-devin-berry--75221859Devin Berry is a Core Guiding Teacher at the Insight Meditation Society and a residential retreat teacher at IMS and Spirit Rock. A meditator since 1999, his practice is rooted in long-term retreat practice and the mettā and vipassanā teachings of the Insight Meditation tradition.    In this episode we talk about:

• Why mindfulness alone is not enough
• How mettā is part of four related mental skills called the Brahma Viharas
• The story of how and why the Buddha (according to the legend) invented mettā practice
• The role and practice of generosity
• A year long experiment that Devin ran in mettā and danā
• And lastly, how these practices can help us both on and off the cushion

  This episode originally aired on July 31st, 2024.   Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Thanks to our sponsors: 
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To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris    ]]>654afc0e-1f1c-4c62-a0da-18b8fb47a006Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000bgtThe two practices that helped turn this self described scowling, sarcastic skeptic into an expert meditator.   https://www.devinberry.org/ is a Core Guiding Teacher at the Insight Meditation Society and a residential retreat teacher at...Devin Berry is a Core Guiding Teacher at the Insight Meditation Society and a residential retreat teacher at IMS and Spirit Rock. A meditator since 1999, his practice is rooted in long-term retreat practice and the mettā and vipassanā teachings of the Insight Meditation tradition.    In this episode we talk about:

• Why mindfulness alone is not enough
• How mettā is part of four related mental skills called the Brahma Viharas
• The story of how and why the Buddha (according to the legend) invented mettā practice
• The role and practice of generosity
• A year long experiment that Devin ran in mettā and danā
• And lastly, how these practices can help us both on and off the cushion

  This episode originally aired on July 31st, 2024.   Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Thanks to our sponsors: 
LinkedIn:  Spend $250 on your first campaign on LinkedIn ads and get a $250 credit for the next one. Just go to linkedin.com/happier.

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To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris    ]]>4082false1102fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-happiness-five-simple-strategies-for-reducing-anxiety-and-increasing-connection-sonja-lyubomirsky-and-harry-reis--75221873Sonja Lyubomirsky is a preeminent happiness expert and Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the University of California. Harry Reis is one of the world's leading experts on relationships and Dean's Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Rochester. They are the authors of: HOW TO FEEL LOVED: The Five Mindsets That Get You More of What Matters Most. In this episode we talk about:

• What it really means to feel loved, and why many people who are loved don't feel it
• An antidote to loneliness 
• A broader definition of love beyond romance
• Why feeling loved may be the true key to happiness
• How feeling loved is more in your control than you think
• The "relationship seesaw": lifting others up to feel loved yourself
• The power of curiosity, listening, and reciprocity
• Why dropping emotional armor is necessary for real connection
• Practical tools for feeling more loved
• Tips on asking better questions and showing real enthusiasm
• Why genuine curiosity, reciprocity, and emotional pacing deepen connection more than performative listening

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• Happiness Takes Work | Sonja Lyubomirsky

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   Thanks to our sponsors:

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FitBod: Get 25% off your subscription or try the app free for seven days at fitbod.me/tenpercent. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>c5b358c5-dae5-4082-acf5-06ab4fcc6883Mon, 16 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000bgtWhat it really means to feel loved, and why many people who are loved don't feel it. https://sonjalyubomirsky.com/ is a preeminent happiness expert and Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the University of California....Sonja Lyubomirsky is a preeminent happiness expert and Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the University of California. Harry Reis is one of the world's leading experts on relationships and Dean's Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Rochester. They are the authors of: HOW TO FEEL LOVED: The Five Mindsets That Get You More of What Matters Most. In this episode we talk about:

• What it really means to feel loved, and why many people who are loved don't feel it
• An antidote to loneliness 
• A broader definition of love beyond romance
• Why feeling loved may be the true key to happiness
• How feeling loved is more in your control than you think
• The "relationship seesaw": lifting others up to feel loved yourself
• The power of curiosity, listening, and reciprocity
• Why dropping emotional armor is necessary for real connection
• Practical tools for feeling more loved
• Tips on asking better questions and showing real enthusiasm
• Why genuine curiosity, reciprocity, and emotional pacing deepen connection more than performative listening

Related Episodes:

• Happiness Takes Work | Sonja Lyubomirsky

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   Thanks to our sponsors:

LinkedIn:  Spend $250 on your first campaign on LinkedIn ads and get a $250 credit for the next one. Just go to linkedin.com/happier. Leesa: Go to leesa.com for 25% off mattresses, plus get an extra $50 off with the promo code Happier, exclusive for our listeners. ZipRecruiter: To try ZipRecruiter for free, go to ZipRecruiter.com/tenpercent.

FitBod: Get 25% off your subscription or try the app free for seven days at fitbod.me/tenpercent. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>3806false1101fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-handle-constant-exhaustion-without-blaming-yourself-jay-michaelson--75221895

Why your first move should be self-compassion (not self-blame)—especially in a culture obsessed with sleep optimization

The important oscillation between being with difficulty versus reaching for an antidote

HALT: the acronym that can save you (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired)

How to investigate exhaustion without trying to fix it right away

Practical antidotes: screen hygiene, micro-naps, and yes, brain machines

How our Stone Age brains are being hijacked by tech companies

Why nap shame is "pure garbage" and you should kiss it goodbye

The social conditions causing exhaustion that are beyond individual control

The through-line: this isn't about becoming superhuman or gritting your teeth through exhaustion. It's about relating to it differently, being kinder to yourself, and using whatever tools actually work—even if they feel unconventional. Jay's guided meditations and live AMA sessions are available throughout February in the 10% with Dan Harris app. Find more from Jay at jaymichaelson.substack.com.   Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>515145a3-ab53-4504-9760-1b0ddc0ff06bSun, 15 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000bgtA conversation with meditation teacher Jay Michaelson about what to do when you're constantly tired, fried, and running on empty. If you feel exhausted seemingly all the time—whether it's a low hum or something louder—you're not alone. In this...

Why your first move should be self-compassion (not self-blame)—especially in a culture obsessed with sleep optimization

The important oscillation between being with difficulty versus reaching for an antidote

HALT: the acronym that can save you (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired)

How to investigate exhaustion without trying to fix it right away

Practical antidotes: screen hygiene, micro-naps, and yes, brain machines

How our Stone Age brains are being hijacked by tech companies

Why nap shame is "pure garbage" and you should kiss it goodbye

The social conditions causing exhaustion that are beyond individual control

The through-line: this isn't about becoming superhuman or gritting your teeth through exhaustion. It's about relating to it differently, being kinder to yourself, and using whatever tools actually work—even if they feel unconventional. Jay's guided meditations and live AMA sessions are available throughout February in the 10% with Dan Harris app. Find more from Jay at jaymichaelson.substack.com.   Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>1942false1100bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-work-with-insomnia-pain-and-your-mom-s-voice-in-your-head-jeff-warren--75221820Jeff Warren is a meditation teacher, author, and co-founder of the Consciousness Explorers Club. In this live session recorded on Zoom with subscribers to the 10% with Dan Harris app, Jeff and Dan take questions about insomnia, chronic pain, caring for aging parents, existential fears for loved ones, and what to do when your meditation practice feels stuck. We talk about:

• How to get equanimity around existential fears for your kids (which Jeff calls "the single hardest thing in human life")
• Why acceptance is a terrible word and equanimity is better
• The difference between doomsday spirals and what's actually happening right now
• Practical strategies for insomnia and chronic pain (including why your goal shouldn't be eight hours of unconscious sleep)
• What to do when you feel stuck in your meditation practice (hint: the plateau is normal)
• Three strategies for turning down the volume on your constant mental narrator

Jeff also introduces the practice of asking your meditation a question—literally seeding a question in your mind during practice and seeing what bubbles up. It's surprisingly effective for creative blocks and getting unstuck. These live sessions happen every week in the 10% with Dan Harris app, where you can meditate with Dan and guest teachers and ask questions in real time. Get the app at danharris.com — there's a free 14-day trial.

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

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To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>d95a3050-e395-437a-881a-ede1833fc7ddFri, 13 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000bgtA live Q&A session with meditation teacher Jeff Warren, where Dan and Jeff tackle some of the hardest questions in meditation and life. https://jeffwarren.org/ is a meditation teacher, author, and co-founder of the https://cecmeditate.com/. In...Jeff Warren is a meditation teacher, author, and co-founder of the Consciousness Explorers Club. In this live session recorded on Zoom with subscribers to the 10% with Dan Harris app, Jeff and Dan take questions about insomnia, chronic pain, caring for aging parents, existential fears for loved ones, and what to do when your meditation practice feels stuck. We talk about:

• How to get equanimity around existential fears for your kids (which Jeff calls "the single hardest thing in human life")
• Why acceptance is a terrible word and equanimity is better
• The difference between doomsday spirals and what's actually happening right now
• Practical strategies for insomnia and chronic pain (including why your goal shouldn't be eight hours of unconscious sleep)
• What to do when you feel stuck in your meditation practice (hint: the plateau is normal)
• Three strategies for turning down the volume on your constant mental narrator

Jeff also introduces the practice of asking your meditation a question—literally seeding a question in your mind during practice and seeing what bubbles up. It's surprisingly effective for creative blocks and getting unstuck. These live sessions happen every week in the 10% with Dan Harris app, where you can meditate with Dan and guest teachers and ask questions in real time. Get the app at danharris.com — there's a free 14-day trial.

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

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To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>1684false1099bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stoic-practices-for-getting-rid-of-mental-junk-your-morning-routine-and-talking-to-the-dead-ryan-holiday--75221933Ryan Holiday is one of the world's bestselling living philosophers. His books, including The Daily Stoic, The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego Is the Enemy, Stillness Is the Key and his #1 New York Times bestselling series on the Stoic Virtues, appear in more than forty languages and have sold over 10 million copies.

In this episode we talk about:

• The value of asking pertinent questions 
• How to create a second brain
• Finding a teacher for yourself
• How not to be a know it all
• Achieving focus through a morning routine 
• How to seek out criticism
• Learning how to die
• And much more

  Related Episodes:

• Ancient Strategies For Managing Stress And Anxiety 

  Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Additional Resources: 

• Wisdom Takes Work
•  The Stoic Virtue Series
• The Daily Stoic 
•  Dailystoic.com 
• Glorious Exploits

    To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris Thanks to our sponsors: 

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In this episode we talk about:

• The value of asking pertinent questions 
• How to create a second brain
• Finding a teacher for yourself
• How not to be a know it all
• Achieving focus through a morning routine 
• How to seek out criticism
• Learning how to die
• And much more

  Related Episodes:

• Ancient Strategies For Managing Stress And Anxiety 

  Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Additional Resources: 

• Wisdom Takes Work
•  The Stoic Virtue Series
• The Daily Stoic 
•  Dailystoic.com 
• Glorious Exploits

    To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris Thanks to our sponsors: 

LinkedIn:  Spend $250 on your first campaign on LinkedIn ads and get a $250 credit for the next one. Just go to linkedin.com/happier.

Wix:  Ready to create your website? Go to wix.com. Rosetta Stone: Visit https://www.rosettastone.com/happier to get started and claim your 50% off today. Quo: No missed calls, no missed customers. Visit www.Quo.com/happier to get started.]]>4082false1098fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unlocking-the-body-s-innate-capacity-for-healing-from-colds-and-injuries-to-anxiety-and-heart-health-dr-victoria-maizes--75221818Victoria Maizes, MD, is the founding executive director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. Her new book is Heal Faster: Unlock Your Body's Rapid Recovery Reflex to Feel Better—Quicker.  In this episode we talk about:

• What integrative medicine is (and isn't) 
• How lifestyle, stress, sleep, and relationships factor into healing
• Why "a pill for every ill" often falls short
• What the Rapid Recovery Reflex is and why the body wants to heal
• The biggest things that block recovery in modern life
• Practical ways to improve our health, ranging from sleep to stress 
• Why patients have more power than they think
• How AI can help people ask better questions and work smarter with doctors
• Why what and when you eat matters
• How environmental toxins and social connection quietly shape our health more than we realize
• Tips for handling colds and flu more effectively
• Smarter ways to recover from pain and injuries
• Practical tools for reducing stress and anxiety without immediately turning to medication
  

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• What integrative medicine is (and isn't) 
• How lifestyle, stress, sleep, and relationships factor into healing
• Why "a pill for every ill" often falls short
• What the Rapid Recovery Reflex is and why the body wants to heal
• The biggest things that block recovery in modern life
• Practical ways to improve our health, ranging from sleep to stress 
• Why patients have more power than they think
• How AI can help people ask better questions and work smarter with doctors
• Why what and when you eat matters
• How environmental toxins and social connection quietly shape our health more than we realize
• Tips for handling colds and flu more effectively
• Smarter ways to recover from pain and injuries
• Practical tools for reducing stress and anxiety without immediately turning to medication
  

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Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>66811474-67cb-4c4a-9e0e-6c60d22ffba7Sun, 08 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000bgtA guided loving-kindness meditation from Jay Michaelson that ditches the phrases and uses visualization instead. If you've done traditional metta (loving-kindness) practice before, you know it involves bringing people to mind and repeating phrases...Jay Michaelson is our Teacher of the Month for February. Find more guided meditations and live sessions with Jay throughout the month in the 10% with Dan Harris app.

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>796false1096bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-stop-an-anxiety-spiral-the-best-protections-against-financial-ruin-and-a-workaholic-s-guide-to-productivity-and-self-care-andre--75221918CNBC's Squawk Box, and the founder and editor-at-large of DealBook, an online daily financial report published by The New York Times. His latest book is 1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History--and How It Shattered a Nation.
  In this episode we talk about:

• The motivation behind his new book
• Human nature –– and why FOMO might be a good thing
• Personal finance hygiene 
• The true antidote to irrational financial decisions
• How to cope with financial stress
• Practical tools to stop mental spiraling 
• The "Would It Help?" mantra
• The role of Transcendental Meditation (TM) in Andrew's life
• Productivity hacks and life routines
• Calendar blocking vs. to-do lists 
• How much you should ––or shouldn't–– share or disclose about yourself with other people
• And much more

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• Too Big to Fail
• DealBook Summit

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  In this episode we talk about:

• The motivation behind his new book
• Human nature –– and why FOMO might be a good thing
• Personal finance hygiene 
• The true antidote to irrational financial decisions
• How to cope with financial stress
• Practical tools to stop mental spiraling 
• The "Would It Help?" mantra
• The role of Transcendental Meditation (TM) in Andrew's life
• Productivity hacks and life routines
• Calendar blocking vs. to-do lists 
• How much you should ––or shouldn't–– share or disclose about yourself with other people
• And much more

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Additional Resources: 

• Too Big to Fail
• DealBook Summit

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• Alignment
• Vinny's concept of "flashing your basic goodness"
• Noting practice
• The deep satisfaction in not seeking satisfaction
• Redirecting awareness
• Being an "empathetic witness" for yourself
• When to opt for distraction
• Not taking what's not yours 
• Vinny's ancestor practice
• What is the connection between seeing our family patterns and not taking what is not ours?  
• How loyal have we been to our suffering?

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• How To Be Okay No Matter What | Kamala Masters
• Vitamin E: How To Cultivate Equanimity Amidst Political Chaos | Roshi Joan Halifax
• Non-Preachy Ethics | Jozen Tamori Gibson

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• Alignment
• Vinny's concept of "flashing your basic goodness"
• Noting practice
• The deep satisfaction in not seeking satisfaction
• Redirecting awareness
• Being an "empathetic witness" for yourself
• When to opt for distraction
• Not taking what's not yours 
• Vinny's ancestor practice
• What is the connection between seeing our family patterns and not taking what is not ours?  
• How loyal have we been to our suffering?

Related Episodes:

• How To Be Okay No Matter What | Kamala Masters
• Vitamin E: How To Cultivate Equanimity Amidst Political Chaos | Roshi Joan Halifax
• Non-Preachy Ethics | Jozen Tamori Gibson

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LinkedIn:  Spend $250 on your first campaign on LinkedIn ads and get a $250 credit for the next one. Just go to linkedin.com/happier. Tonal:   Go to tonal.com and use the promo code Happier for $200 off your purchase.

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To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>4002false1094fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-a-simple-mindset-shift-can-reduce-the-risk-of-heart-disease-and-improve-overall-health-dr-tara-narula--75221813Dr. Tara Narula is a board-certified cardiologist at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan and Chief Medical Correspondent for ABC News. Her new book is The Healing Power of Resilience: A New Prescription for Health and Well-Being. In this episode we talk about:

• What resilience really is, why most of us already have it, and how it can be strengthened
• The overlooked link between mental health, physical health, and recovery from illness
• Why mindset and acceptance matter as much as medical treatment when facing health challenges
• How resilience applies to major life changes, trauma, and chronic disease.
• Practical psychological tools for working with anxiety, fear, and repetitive thought patterns
• Why flexible thinking matters
• How to adapt when life doesn't go according to plan
• How beliefs, mindset, and the mind–body connection shape stress, healing, and resilience
• Why movement, sleep, and facing fear are essential ingredients in building real resilience
• How reframing identity can help people move forward after illness, trauma, or loss
• Why connection, love, and small acts of kindness are powerful  and underused medicine
• How hope, faith, and purpose shape resilience, healing, and long-term health

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• Dan's top 10 takeaways from the science of behavior change: How To Actually Keep Your New Year's Resolutions | Dan Solo Episode

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Cozy Earth:   Head to cozyearth.com and use code Harris for up to 20% off.]]>494734d6-e844-487d-8e44-1a004cbcc776Mon, 02 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000bgtA smarter way to think about disease prevention. https://www.instagram.com/drtaranarula/?hl=en is a board-certified cardiologist at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan and Chief Medical Correspondent for ABC News. Her new book...Dr. Tara Narula is a board-certified cardiologist at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan and Chief Medical Correspondent for ABC News. Her new book is The Healing Power of Resilience: A New Prescription for Health and Well-Being. In this episode we talk about:

• What resilience really is, why most of us already have it, and how it can be strengthened
• The overlooked link between mental health, physical health, and recovery from illness
• Why mindset and acceptance matter as much as medical treatment when facing health challenges
• How resilience applies to major life changes, trauma, and chronic disease.
• Practical psychological tools for working with anxiety, fear, and repetitive thought patterns
• Why flexible thinking matters
• How to adapt when life doesn't go according to plan
• How beliefs, mindset, and the mind–body connection shape stress, healing, and resilience
• Why movement, sleep, and facing fear are essential ingredients in building real resilience
• How reframing identity can help people move forward after illness, trauma, or loss
• Why connection, love, and small acts of kindness are powerful  and underused medicine
• How hope, faith, and purpose shape resilience, healing, and long-term health

Related Episodes:

• Dan's top 10 takeaways from the science of behavior change: How To Actually Keep Your New Year's Resolutions | Dan Solo Episode

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Cozy Earth:   Head to cozyearth.com and use code Harris for up to 20% off.]]>3639false1093fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-create-micro-moments-of-sanity-no-matter-what-s-happening-today-jay-michaelson--75221930Jay Michaelson, our Teacher of the Month for February, about his path to meditation, navigating multiple identities, and why he calls himself a "cynical, sarcastic bitch." Jay Michaelson is a meditation teacher, journalist, rabbi, and author. In this conversation with executive producer DJ Cashmere, Jay gets candid about his unconventional path into meditation—driven initially by greed for mystical experiences rather than a desire to reduce suffering—and how his practice has evolved over 25 years. We talk about:

• Why Jay identifies as a "greed type" in Buddhist psychology (and what that means)
• How to balance worldly activism with contemplative practice without getting "hollowed out"
• The concept of creating a "permission structure" to live the life you actually want
• That moment of spaciousness between stimulus and response (and how it saved Jay when he got heckled during LGBTQ activism)
• Whether meditation can help save humanity—and why Jay is both cynical and hopeful about this
• How neurotic Jay still is after 25 years of practice (spoiler: he's less reactive, but still neurotic)
• "Micro-moments" of awareness—five-second practices for people who can't go on long retreats

Jay's guided meditations and live sangha sessions are available throughout February in the 10% Happier app. You can also find him at jaymichaelson.substack.com, where he writes Both/And, a newsletter about the intersection of spirituality, meditation, and politics.   Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>5784b5c4-ddb4-4329-844c-a3d3d1c3c606Sun, 01 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000bgtA conversation with https://www.jaymichaelson.net/, our Teacher of the Month for February, about his path to meditation, navigating multiple identities, and why he calls himself a "cynical, sarcastic bitch." Jay Michaelson is a meditation teacher,...Jay Michaelson, our Teacher of the Month for February, about his path to meditation, navigating multiple identities, and why he calls himself a "cynical, sarcastic bitch." Jay Michaelson is a meditation teacher, journalist, rabbi, and author. In this conversation with executive producer DJ Cashmere, Jay gets candid about his unconventional path into meditation—driven initially by greed for mystical experiences rather than a desire to reduce suffering—and how his practice has evolved over 25 years. We talk about:

• Why Jay identifies as a "greed type" in Buddhist psychology (and what that means)
• How to balance worldly activism with contemplative practice without getting "hollowed out"
• The concept of creating a "permission structure" to live the life you actually want
• That moment of spaciousness between stimulus and response (and how it saved Jay when he got heckled during LGBTQ activism)
• Whether meditation can help save humanity—and why Jay is both cynical and hopeful about this
• How neurotic Jay still is after 25 years of practice (spoiler: he's less reactive, but still neurotic)
• "Micro-moments" of awareness—five-second practices for people who can't go on long retreats

Jay's guided meditations and live sangha sessions are available throughout February in the 10% Happier app. You can also find him at jaymichaelson.substack.com, where he writes Both/And, a newsletter about the intersection of spirituality, meditation, and politics.   Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>1742false1092bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/george-saunders-on-getting-un-stuck-calming-the-inner-critic-and-building-empathy-without-becoming-a-chump--75221912

Why George keeps writing about ghosts and the afterlife (hint: it's not just about mortality dread)

The lavish empathy at the heart of Vigil—and whether we should extend that empathy even to people doing civilizational damage

What George calls "warm metacognition"—the practice of dropping back out of your thought loops to examine what kind of goggles you're wearing

How fiction can turn your mind into a "reconsideration machine" (and why that matters in real life)

The difference between kindness and niceness

George's relationship with death anxiety, which he's had since childhood and which has only intensified with age

What George has learned about listening from teaching and hosting his Substack, Story Club

Why the older he gets, the more important it is to stretch himself creatively

His advice for dealing with stuckness (in writing and in life): curiosity over self-accusation

George's new novel Vigil is out January 27th from Random House. Check out his Substack, Story Club, where he discusses classic short stories with an incredibly thoughtful community.   Related Episodes:

• George Saunders on "Holy Befuddlement" and How to Be Less of a "Turd"

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Why George keeps writing about ghosts and the afterlife (hint: it's not just about mortality dread)

The lavish empathy at the heart of Vigil—and whether we should extend that empathy even to people doing civilizational damage

What George calls "warm metacognition"—the practice of dropping back out of your thought loops to examine what kind of goggles you're wearing

How fiction can turn your mind into a "reconsideration machine" (and why that matters in real life)

The difference between kindness and niceness

George's relationship with death anxiety, which he's had since childhood and which has only intensified with age

What George has learned about listening from teaching and hosting his Substack, Story Club

Why the older he gets, the more important it is to stretch himself creatively

His advice for dealing with stuckness (in writing and in life): curiosity over self-accusation

George's new novel Vigil is out January 27th from Random House. Check out his Substack, Story Club, where he discusses classic short stories with an incredibly thoughtful community.   Related Episodes:

• George Saunders on "Holy Befuddlement" and How to Be Less of a "Turd"

  Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>3977false1091bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-regulate-your-emotions-and-mental-chatter-when-bad-things-happen-maya-shankar--75221905Maya Shankar is a cognitive scientist and creator of the podcast A Slight Change of Plans, previously named "Best Show of the Year" by Apple. She served as a Senior Policy Advisor in the Obama White House and was also appointed as the first Behavioral Science Advisor to the United Nations. She is the author of The Other Side of Change: Who We Become When Life Makes Other Plans.

In this episode we talk about:

• The two major life events that caused her to study the topic of change
• How to build a more expansive sense of self
• Practical tools for navigating change 
• Cognitive biases such as  "the end of history illusion"
• The utility of distraction and denial
• Tools for getting unstuck from rumination
• And much more

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•  The Science of Handling Uncertainty | Maya Shankar

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To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>ea848ac9-e71c-486a-8a2b-886e6e8e7405Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000bgtPractical techniques for dealing with all of life's curveballs.   https://mayashankar.com/ is a cognitive scientist and creator of the podcast https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/a-slight-change-of-plans, previously named "Best Show of the Year" by Apple....Maya Shankar is a cognitive scientist and creator of the podcast A Slight Change of Plans, previously named "Best Show of the Year" by Apple. She served as a Senior Policy Advisor in the Obama White House and was also appointed as the first Behavioral Science Advisor to the United Nations. She is the author of The Other Side of Change: Who We Become When Life Makes Other Plans.

In this episode we talk about:

• The two major life events that caused her to study the topic of change
• How to build a more expansive sense of self
• Practical tools for navigating change 
• Cognitive biases such as  "the end of history illusion"
• The utility of distraction and denial
• Tools for getting unstuck from rumination
• And much more

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•  The Science of Handling Uncertainty | Maya Shankar

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To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>3987false1090fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-counterintuitive-strategy-for-sharper-decision-making-stronger-performance-and-a-more-meaningful-life-daniel-pink--75221903Daniel Pink is the author of seven bestselling nonfiction books on a range of topics, from human motivation to the science of timing to a graphic novel career guide. His books include the New York Times bestsellers The Power of Regret, A Whole New Mind, and When—as well as the #1 New York Times bestsellers Drive and To Sell is Human. 

In this episode we talk about:

• The myth of the "no regrets" philosophy 
• What a regret actually is 
• The very real benefits of regret
• The four core regrets people tend to have 
• Tools for dealing with regrets
• The importance of talking or writing about your regrets
• How to  create a "failure resume" 
• The Regret Optimization Framework 
• The crucial role of self-compassion and self-distancing
• And much more

Related Episodes:

• 'When' Can Make a Big Difference

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Additional Resources: 

• Daniel's books

To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>e9494e9d-aa29-4132-8bd5-2ee40f255194Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000bgtHow to have fewer regrets (and utilize the ones you already have).   https://www.danpink.com/ is the author of seven bestselling nonfiction books on a range of topics, from human motivation to the science of timing to a graphic novel career guide. His...Daniel Pink is the author of seven bestselling nonfiction books on a range of topics, from human motivation to the science of timing to a graphic novel career guide. His books include the New York Times bestsellers The Power of Regret, A Whole New Mind, and When—as well as the #1 New York Times bestsellers Drive and To Sell is Human. 

In this episode we talk about:

• The myth of the "no regrets" philosophy 
• What a regret actually is 
• The very real benefits of regret
• The four core regrets people tend to have 
• Tools for dealing with regrets
• The importance of talking or writing about your regrets
• How to  create a "failure resume" 
• The Regret Optimization Framework 
• The crucial role of self-compassion and self-distancing
• And much more

Related Episodes:

• 'When' Can Make a Big Difference

  Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Additional Resources: 

• Daniel's books

To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>3137false1089fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-handle-4-am-worry-spirals-bart-van-melik--75221864Bart van Melik about working skillfully with everyday anxiety. Bart is a guiding teacher at the Community Meditation Center in New York and our Teacher of the Month for January. In this conversation with executive producer DJ Cashmere, he gets refreshingly honest about his own tendency to worry — and shares a bunch of practical tools for when your mind won't stop spinning through worst-case scenarios. We talk about:

• Why mindful breathing sometimes doesn't work (and what to do instead)
• The practice phrase "this wants to be seen right now"
• How to work with your aversion to worrying (which can be worse than the worry itself)
• Why talking about your fears with other people is so crucial
• The question "what is this?" as a low-barrier entry point to awareness
• How the Buddha's teaching on clinging shows up in anxious thinking
• Why community and sangha aren't optional extras

If you want more from Bart, check out the 10% with Dan Harris app where he's got meditations and live sessions throughout January.   Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>5b9e7bc5-a3f8-4038-a031-c8ed7271910fSun, 25 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000bgtA conversation with self-described "worry warrior" https://www.bartvanmelik.com/ about working skillfully with everyday anxiety. Bart is a guiding teacher at the https://www.cmc-ny.org/ in New York and our Teacher of the Month for January. In this...Bart van Melik about working skillfully with everyday anxiety. Bart is a guiding teacher at the Community Meditation Center in New York and our Teacher of the Month for January. In this conversation with executive producer DJ Cashmere, he gets refreshingly honest about his own tendency to worry — and shares a bunch of practical tools for when your mind won't stop spinning through worst-case scenarios. We talk about:

• Why mindful breathing sometimes doesn't work (and what to do instead)
• The practice phrase "this wants to be seen right now"
• How to work with your aversion to worrying (which can be worse than the worry itself)
• Why talking about your fears with other people is so crucial
• The question "what is this?" as a low-barrier entry point to awareness
• How the Buddha's teaching on clinging shows up in anxious thinking
• Why community and sangha aren't optional extras

If you want more from Bart, check out the 10% with Dan Harris app where he's got meditations and live sessions throughout January.   Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>1322false1088bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tim-ferriss-on-recovering-from-anxiety-and-compulsive-thinking-rethinking-self-optimization-and-the-power-of-saying-no--75221919Tim Ferris is the author of five #1 New York Times bestsellers, including The 4-Hour Workweek and Tools of Titans. He's also the host of The Tim Ferriss Show podcast. Most recently, he has collaborated with Exploding Kittens to create COYOTE, a fast and hilarious card game. 

In this episode we talk about:

• Tim's Antidotes to isolation
• Past-year reviews
• The perils of self-optimization
• His meditation practice
• Escaping rumitive loops 
• The role of Accelerated Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
• The ketogenic diet 
• Talking to chatbots about your health
• And much more

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

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• The New Frontiers of Mental Health — Brain Stimulation, Rapid-Acting Tools for Depression, and More
• All Things Ketones, How to Boost Cognition, Sardine Fasting, Diet Rules, & More — Dr. Dom D'Agostino
• TED: Why you should define your fears instead of your goals
• Tim Ferriss, Host of 'The Tim Ferriss Show,' Author
  

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In this episode we talk about:

• Tim's Antidotes to isolation
• Past-year reviews
• The perils of self-optimization
• His meditation practice
• Escaping rumitive loops 
• The role of Accelerated Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
• The ketogenic diet 
• Talking to chatbots about your health
• And much more

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Additional Resources: 

• The New Frontiers of Mental Health — Brain Stimulation, Rapid-Acting Tools for Depression, and More
• All Things Ketones, How to Boost Cognition, Sardine Fasting, Diet Rules, & More — Dr. Dom D'Agostino
• TED: Why you should define your fears instead of your goals
• Tim Ferriss, Host of 'The Tim Ferriss Show,' Author
  

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Square:  Right now, you can get up to $200 off Square hardware at square.com/go/happier.]]>4319false1087bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/overwhelm-is-reversible-here-are-the-best-strategies-from-psychology-and-neuroscience-claudia-hammond--75221878Claudia Hammond is an award-winning writer and broadcaster. She is Visiting Professor of the Public Understanding of Psychology at the University of Sussex and is the presenter of BBC Radio 4's All in the Mind. Her latest book is Overwhelmed: Ways to Take the Pressure Off.   In this episode we talk about:

• How to define "overwhelm" – and modern causes for its existence
• Why the search for perfection is futile 
• Claudia's three-part recipe for handling overwhelm
• Antidotes for the comparing mind 
• What we should all know about procrastination
•  How to not let the news overwhelm you 
• What we learn from regret – and how to stop beating up on your past self
• A key technique for worrying less
• The case for nostalgia
• How to get into a "flow state"

  Related Episodes:

• If You Want To Be More Productive, You Need More Rest. Here's How To Get It. | Claudia Hammond

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• The Art of Rest: How to Find Respite in the Modern Age
• The Keys to Kindness
• Time Warped: Unlocking the Mysteries of Time Perception
• Mind over Money: The Psychology of Money and How to Use It Better
• Emotional Rollercoaster: A Journey Through the Science of Feelings
• Claudia's BBC Podcasts

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Function: Visit functionhealth.com/Happier or use the gift code Happier25 for a $25 credit towards your membership. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>6b2c32d3-050f-4fef-94cf-d5f2d588f0baWed, 21 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000bgtA road map for taking the pressure off.    https://claudiahammond.com/ is an award-winning writer and broadcaster. She is Visiting Professor of the Public Understanding of Psychology at the University of Sussex and is the presenter of BBC Radio 4's...Claudia Hammond is an award-winning writer and broadcaster. She is Visiting Professor of the Public Understanding of Psychology at the University of Sussex and is the presenter of BBC Radio 4's All in the Mind. Her latest book is Overwhelmed: Ways to Take the Pressure Off.   In this episode we talk about:

• How to define "overwhelm" – and modern causes for its existence
• Why the search for perfection is futile 
• Claudia's three-part recipe for handling overwhelm
• Antidotes for the comparing mind 
• What we should all know about procrastination
•  How to not let the news overwhelm you 
• What we learn from regret – and how to stop beating up on your past self
• A key technique for worrying less
• The case for nostalgia
• How to get into a "flow state"

  Related Episodes:

• If You Want To Be More Productive, You Need More Rest. Here's How To Get It. | Claudia Hammond

  Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   Additional Resources: 

• The Art of Rest: How to Find Respite in the Modern Age
• The Keys to Kindness
• Time Warped: Unlocking the Mysteries of Time Perception
• Mind over Money: The Psychology of Money and How to Use It Better
• 4091false1086fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-succeed-sanely-without-toxic-productivity-preconceived-notions-or-fear-of-change-anne-laure-le-cunff--75221907Anne-Laure Le Cunff conducts research into the neuroscience of learning and curiosity at King's College London, and also runs Ness Labs. She is the author of Tiny Experiments: How to Live Freely in a Goal-Obsessed World.  In this episode we talk about:
  • Her critique on our cultural obsession with "finding your purpose"
  • The value of knowing your "cognitive scripts"
  • Practical tools to live a more purposeful, curious, and fulfilled life
  • Her mini-protocol for experimentation (based on the scientific method)
  • Mindful productivity — and how it builds on moving us into an experimental mindset 
  • Whether procrastination is actually the enemy? And tools to work with it.
  • The upside of making space for your imperfections 
  • Tips for navigating uncertainty 
  • Why you want to avoid having too many experiments at the same time
  • The main difference between a habit and an experiment
  • How to learn alongside with other people — and why this matters 
  • Collective "flow" states 
  • Tips for community building
  • And this question: is legacy important?
  Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris Thank you to our sponsors:  ZipRecruiter: ​​To try ZipRecruiter for free, go to ZipRecruiter.com/tenpercent.  IQBar: To get twenty percent off all IQBAR products—including the Ultimate sampler pack—plus FREE shipping, text DAN to sixty-four thousand.  Fabric: Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to help protect their family. Apply today in just minutes at meetfabric.com/HAPPIER.  ]]>98195b22-7469-48fd-bcc5-d7166b1f5523Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000bgtWhat does success look like? A neuroscientist wants you to question your cognitive scripts.  https://anne-laure.net/ conducts research into the neuroscience of learning and curiosity at King's College London, and also runs https://nesslabs.com/. She...Anne-Laure Le Cunff conducts research into the neuroscience of learning and curiosity at King's College London, and also runs Ness Labs. She is the author of Tiny Experiments: How to Live Freely in a Goal-Obsessed World.  In this episode we talk about:
  • Her critique on our cultural obsession with "finding your purpose"
  • The value of knowing your "cognitive scripts"
  • Practical tools to live a more purposeful, curious, and fulfilled life
  • Her mini-protocol for experimentation (based on the scientific method)
  • Mindful productivity — and how it builds on moving us into an experimental mindset 
  • Whether procrastination is actually the enemy? And tools to work with it.
  • The upside of making space for your imperfections 
  • Tips for navigating uncertainty 
  • Why you want to avoid having too many experiments at the same time
  • The main difference between a habit and an experiment
  • How to learn alongside with other people — and why this matters 
  • Collective "flow" states 
  • Tips for community building
  • And this question: is legacy important?
  Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris Thank you to our sponsors:  ZipRecruiter: ​​To try ZipRecruiter for free, go to ZipRecruiter.com/tenpercent.  IQBar: To get twenty percent off all IQBAR products—including the Ultimate sampler pack—plus FREE shipping, text DAN to sixty-four thousand.  Fabric: Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to help protect their family. Apply today in just minutes at meetfabric.com/HAPPIER.  ]]>4425false1085fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-handle-exhaustion-disconnection-and-physical-pain-meditation-with-bart-van-melik--75221925Bart van Melik, our Teacher of the Month for January. This isn't about fixing anything or achieving some special state. It's about finding one small place in your body that feels okay—not great, just okay—and seeing what happens when you meet that experience with a little bit of kindness. Bart is a meditation teacher and psychotherapist who has trained in Insight Meditation and Buddhist psychology. He's worked extensively in clinical settings with people dealing with stress, anxiety, and harsh self-talk. He's the guiding teacher for the Community Meditation Center in New York City. Check out more meditations from Bart throughout January in the 10% with Dan Harris app. Related episodes:
  Buddhist Strategies for Protecting Yourself from Everyday Chaos | Bart van Melik   Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>9aa6e293-e0cb-453f-ad17-8543a5962439Sun, 18 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000bgtA short, gentle body scan meditation from https://www.bartvanmelik.com/, our Teacher of the Month for January. This isn't about fixing anything or achieving some special state. It's about finding one small place in your body that feels okay—not great,...Bart van Melik, our Teacher of the Month for January. This isn't about fixing anything or achieving some special state. It's about finding one small place in your body that feels okay—not great, just okay—and seeing what happens when you meet that experience with a little bit of kindness. Bart is a meditation teacher and psychotherapist who has trained in Insight Meditation and Buddhist psychology. He's worked extensively in clinical settings with people dealing with stress, anxiety, and harsh self-talk. He's the guiding teacher for the Community Meditation Center in New York City. Check out more meditations from Bart throughout January in the 10% with Dan Harris app. Related episodes:
  Buddhist Strategies for Protecting Yourself from Everyday Chaos | Bart van Melik   Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>755false1084bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/seth-meyers-on-handling-performance-anxiety-managing-the-inner-critic-hacks-for-better-conversation-and-staying-joyful-in-dark-times--75221908Late Night with Seth Meyers. Before that, he was a cast member on Saturday Night Live for 13 seasons. In recent years he has released two standup specials: Lobby Baby, on Netflix and Dad Man Walking, on HBO. He wrote a children's book called, I'm Not Scared, You're Scared. And he co-hosts two podcasts, Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers and The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast. In this episode we talk about:
  • How Seth maintains sanity while hosting a late-night show amid the firehose of news
  • Joy and humor as resilience
  • His early struggles with self-doubt 
  • How raising children is potentially harder than hosting a late night TV show
  • The upside of anxiety
  • The art of listening
  • Friendship, loyalty, and the emotional sustenance of creative partnerships.
    
  Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris Thanks to our sponsors: 
  
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  • How Seth maintains sanity while hosting a late-night show amid the firehose of news
  • Joy and humor as resilience
  • His early struggles with self-doubt 
  • How raising children is potentially harder than hosting a late night TV show
  • The upside of anxiety
  • The art of listening
  • Friendship, loyalty, and the emotional sustenance of creative partnerships.
    
  Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris Thanks to our sponsors: 
  
  LinkedIn: Spend $250 on your first campaign on LinkedIn ads and get a $250 credit for the next one. Just go to linkedin.com/happier.  Wix:  Ready to create your website? Go to wix.com.  Cozy Earth:  Head to cozyearth.com and use code Harris for up to 20% off.]]>2674false1083bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wellness-industry-sells-us-on-rigid-optimization-it-doesn-t-work-but-this-might-nidhi-bhanshali-pandya--75221948Nidhi Bhanshali Pandya is a renowned NAMA-certified Ayurvedic Doctor, the bestselling author of Your Body Already Knows (2025), and international speaker/educator known for her modern approach to women's health and longevity. In this episode we talk about:
  • What Ayurveda actually is beyond TikTok trends 
  • How ancient Ayurvedic principles align with (and differ from) modern medicine
  •  How to brace yourself in the face of an imbalanced ecosystem
  • The human tragedy of overoptimization
  • The value of awe, fascination, and pattern-seeing as more effective than discipline or force
  •  The three codes of life
  • The framework to come back into our own intelligence in the kindest way 
  • How modern life (especially electricity) disrupted our biological rhythm and created chronic imbalance
  • The concept of balance and the Buddhist middle path as echoed in Ayurvedic texts
  • The "inner climate" framework 
  • Practical tools for sleep, including concrete daily practices to offset "imbalances"
  • The concept of agni (digestive fire) and how to support it
  • A three tiered toolkit for self-regulation
  • The perils of jumping into change
  • Why cold drinks and excessive water can disrupt digestion
  • Radical acceptance and gratitude
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  • What Ayurveda actually is beyond TikTok trends 
  • How ancient Ayurvedic principles align with (and differ from) modern medicine
  •  How to brace yourself in the face of an imbalanced ecosystem
  • The human tragedy of overoptimization
  • The value of awe, fascination, and pattern-seeing as more effective than discipline or force
  •  The three codes of life
  • The framework to come back into our own intelligence in the kindest way 
  • How modern life (especially electricity) disrupted our biological rhythm and created chronic imbalance
  • The concept of balance and the Buddhist middle path as echoed in Ayurvedic texts
  • The "inner climate" framework 
  • Practical tools for sleep, including concrete daily practices to offset "imbalances"
  • The concept of agni (digestive fire) and how to support it
  • A three tiered toolkit for self-regulation
  • The perils of jumping into change
  • Why cold drinks and excessive water can disrupt digestion
  • Radical acceptance and gratitude
  Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris Thanks to our sponsors:
  
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  In this episode we talk about:
  • What a biomechanist does 
  • What Katy means by "movement as nutrition" 
  • How to determine your "movement diet"
  • The distinction between movement and exercise 
  • Why people don't exercise
  • Strategies for consistency 
  • The role of values and attention
  • How to move if you don't like sweating 
  • How to find time to move 
  • The technique of "stacking your life"
  • Overcoming embarrassment and shame related to movement 
  • Strengthening your "so what" muscle
  • Getting comfortable with discomfort
  • What to do when you're addicted to your screen
  • And much more
  
  Additional Resources:
  
  • Katy's Substack
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  Quo: Try Quo for free, plus get 20% off your first six months when you go to quo.com/Happier.  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>8aeab6da-7c34-4a73-8dbe-b570ba58ba99Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000bgtA toolkit for bringing more movement into your life.   https://nutritiousmovement.com/ is a biomechanist who runs a movement education company, called https://nutritiousmovement.com/. She's the author of 11 books, and her most recent is...Katy Bowman is a biomechanist who runs a movement education company, called Nutritious Movement. She's the author of 11 books, and her most recent is I Know I Should Exercise, But...: 44 Reasons We Don't Move and How to Get Over Them.
  
  In this episode we talk about:
  • What a biomechanist does 
  • What Katy means by "movement as nutrition" 
  • How to determine your "movement diet"
  • The distinction between movement and exercise 
  • Why people don't exercise
  • Strategies for consistency 
  • The role of values and attention
  • How to move if you don't like sweating 
  • How to find time to move 
  • The technique of "stacking your life"
  • Overcoming embarrassment and shame related to movement 
  • Strengthening your "so what" muscle
  • Getting comfortable with discomfort
  • What to do when you're addicted to your screen
  • And much more
  
  Additional Resources:
  
  • Katy's Substack
    Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
  
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• The difference between being mindful and knowing you're mindful (and why this matters when your 11-year-old is pushing every button)
• Why awareness feels like protection
• How to stop the cycle of: snap, regret, repeat
• What Bart learned teaching meditation to kids in juvie who told him his meditation was "lit"
• Why your kids might be your fiercest Zen teachers
• The surprising power of saying "no" without aversion
• How everything actually goes faster when you stop rushing
• His favorite teaching from a modern-day monk: "Keep calmly knowing change"

Related Resources:

• Bart's previous episode on insight dialogue and relational meditation practice
• New guided meditations from Bart available throughout January
  
  

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To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>8c99bacf-7d5c-4ebc-9c34-cf0d4d5a2959Sun, 11 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000bgtEver lie awake at night replaying all the moments you lost it with your kids, your partner, or your co-workers? You're not alone. Bart van Melik is back on the show (his first appearance was four years ago) as our Teacher of the Month for January....

The difference between being mindful and knowing you're mindful (and why this matters when your 11-year-old is pushing every button)

Why awareness feels like protection

How to stop the cycle of: snap, regret, repeat

What Bart learned teaching meditation to kids in juvie who told him his meditation was "lit"

Why your kids might be your fiercest Zen teachers

The surprising power of saying "no" without aversion

How everything actually goes faster when you stop rushing

His favorite teaching from a modern-day monk: "Keep calmly knowing change"

Related Resources:

• Bart's previous episode on insight dialogue and relational meditation practice
• New guided meditations from Bart available throughout January
  
  

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>1992false1080bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-rewrite-your-story-make-peace-with-the-past-and-break-old-patterns-melissa-febos--75221844Melissa Febos is the national bestselling author of five books, including Girlhood, Body Work: The Radical Power of Personal Narrative, and a new memoir, The Dry Season. She is the recipient of awards and fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts and others. Her work has appeared in The Paris Review, The New Yorker, The Best American Essays and others. She is a professor at the University of Iowa. In this episode we talk about:

• How to "audit" your personal narrative with simple questions
• Melissa's five-step method for rewriting unhelpful stories
• Why community, and vulnerability are required for real change; in other words, why it's harder to do this work alone
• Melissa's own experiences running this playbook with regard to her relationships and her addictions.

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>ffff539e-5cb1-4f36-bb8a-dd8d2beec35fFri, 09 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000bgtPractical ways to upgrade your narrative. https://www.melissafebos.com/ is the national bestselling author of five books, including https://www.melissafebos.com/girlhood,...Melissa Febos is the national bestselling author of five books, including Girlhood, Body Work: The Radical Power of Personal Narrative, and a new memoir, The Dry Season. She is the recipient of awards and fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts and others. Her work has appeared in The Paris Review, The New Yorker, The Best American Essays and others. She is a professor at the University of Iowa. In this episode we talk about:

• How to "audit" your personal narrative with simple questions
• Melissa's five-step method for rewriting unhelpful stories
• Why community, and vulnerability are required for real change; in other words, why it's harder to do this work alone
• Melissa's own experiences running this playbook with regard to her relationships and her addictions.

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>4135false1079bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-use-psychology-and-buddhism-to-handle-your-inner-critic-amita-schmidt--75221876Amita Schmidt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Hawaii. She has taught Vipassana meditation for over thirty years, and was the Resident Teacher at Insight Meditation Society for six years. She is the author of the book Dipa Ma: The Life and Legacy of a Buddhist Master. Amita currently teaches and practices non-dual meditation and is a certified IFS (Internal Family Systems) therapist. In this episode we talk about:

• How psychology and spirituality can work together
• The basics of Internal Family Systems (or IFS)
• Amita's personal path through trauma, depression, and a pivotal insight that changed everything
• Why states like depression aren't as solid as they feel
• How to work with the inner critic
• Simple ways to access the sanest, wisest version of yourself
• The shift from psychological healing to spiritual insight
• The value of acceptance and surrender
• Simple pointers for sensing "aware presence" beneath all the mental noise

Related Episodes:

• How (and Why) to Hug Your Inner Dragons | Richard Schwartz
• How To Handle Your Demons | Richard Schwartz

Additional resources:

• Amita on InsightTimer
• Amita on DharmaSeed
  

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• How psychology and spirituality can work together
• The basics of Internal Family Systems (or IFS)
• Amita's personal path through trauma, depression, and a pivotal insight that changed everything
• Why states like depression aren't as solid as they feel
• How to work with the inner critic
• Simple ways to access the sanest, wisest version of yourself
• The shift from psychological healing to spiritual insight
• The value of acceptance and surrender
• Simple pointers for sensing "aware presence" beneath all the mental noise

Related Episodes:

• How (and Why) to Hug Your Inner Dragons | Richard Schwartz
• How To Handle Your Demons | Richard Schwartz

Additional resources:

• Amita on InsightTimer
• Amita on DharmaSeed
  

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• What Esther Perel really means by eros
• How modern life quietly depletes our sense of feeling alive
• Why aliveness can coexist with grief, pain, and difficulty 
• The danger of numbness 
• Introverts, extroverts, and the many non-social ways we experience vitality
• Vital sources of connection and meaning
• Co-regulation, touch, presence, and why words alone aren't enough
• "Hostile dependency" and the paradoxes of long-term relationships
• Why loneliness has become normalized, and why it shouldn't be
• How to rebuild community through small, practical acts
• Rituals as a way to mark time, create meaning, and feel grounded
• The tension between individualism, belonging, and responsibility to others

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• What Esther Perel really means by eros
• How modern life quietly depletes our sense of feeling alive
• Why aliveness can coexist with grief, pain, and difficulty 
• The danger of numbness 
• Introverts, extroverts, and the many non-social ways we experience vitality
• Vital sources of connection and meaning
• Co-regulation, touch, presence, and why words alone aren't enough
• "Hostile dependency" and the paradoxes of long-term relationships
• Why loneliness has become normalized, and why it shouldn't be
• How to rebuild community through small, practical acts
• Rituals as a way to mark time, create meaning, and feel grounded
• The tension between individualism, belonging, and responsibility to others

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris   Thanks to our sponsors: HomeServe: Plans start at just $4.99 a month. Go to homeserve.com to find a plan that's right for you.

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The practice assessment tapes

Whatever works

Cowboy Dharma

Dead end

Is this useful

And a quartet about walking meditation: sensations moving through space, walking through space, walking in a dream, walking through the mind

Don't worry if those don't make sense right now – stick with us and you'll get a thorough explanation of where those phrases all come from and how they can help.    Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

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To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>e71e3c09-b14d-4831-b212-62456151af4eSun, 04 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000bgtToday we're gonna talk about some Buddhist hacks for two deeply related and all too common ailments: anxiety and overthinking. Most of us have struggled with one or both of these, and one of the people who has helped Dan the most is Joseph Goldstein....

The practice assessment tapes

Whatever works

Cowboy Dharma

Dead end

Is this useful

And a quartet about walking meditation: sensations moving through space, walking through space, walking in a dream, walking through the mind

Don't worry if those don't make sense right now – stick with us and you'll get a thorough explanation of where those phrases all come from and how they can help.    Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

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Just begin again

Sit and know you're sitting

Relaxed, not casual 

More or less mindful 

Thieves of meditation

Mara, I see you.

Ridiculous

The mind has no pride

Soundtrack 

The mind is the forerunner of all things. 

These might not make any sense right now, but you'll hear Joseph explain each of these, where they came from, and how to use them in your meditation practice AND in your daily life. Incredibly practical, bite-sized wisdom.    Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

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Just begin again

Sit and know you're sitting

Relaxed, not casual 

More or less mindful 

Thieves of meditation

Mara, I see you.

Ridiculous

The mind has no pride

Soundtrack 

The mind is the forerunner of all things. 

These might not make any sense right now, but you'll hear Joseph explain each of these, where they came from, and how to use them in your meditation practice AND in your daily life. Incredibly practical, bite-sized wisdom.    Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

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As an accomplished hip hop artist under the name "Born I," Ofosu released the mindfulness-themed album "In This Moment" in 2021. Born I's most recent album, "Komorebi" (2025), has been hailed by listeners as "a missing piece in hip-hop," praised for its meditative flow and spiritual depth. The companion book, "Lyrical Dharma: Hip-Hop as Mindfulness" (Parallax Press), arrives with a foreword by Pulitzer Prize winner Alice Walker, further cementing Born I as a unique voice at the intersection of art and contemplative practice.

Beyond music, Ofosu is an author, releasing his self-published children's book "You Are Enough" in 2020 and "Love Your Amazing Self" via Storey Publishing in 2022. He lives in Rockville, Maryland, with his wife and four children.

In this episode we talk about:

• The relationship between self-compassion and a successful meditation practice
• All the reasons people resist self-compassion, and his rebuttals
• Whether self-compassion is selfish
• How to do self-compassion off the cushion, including practices like journaling, written reminders, establishing accountability partners, and simple questions you can drop into your mind when all else fails
• How to do self-compassion on the cushion, including practices like body scans, metta, and a check-in practice you can use at the very start of your sits
• And how to teach self-compassion to children

  This episode was first aired in April 2024. Related Episodes:

• Think You Suck at Meditation? This Conversation Could Help. | Ofosu Jones-Quartey

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As an accomplished hip hop artist under the name "Born I," Ofosu released the mindfulness-themed album "In This Moment" in 2021. Born I's most recent album, "Komorebi" (2025), has been hailed by listeners as "a missing piece in hip-hop," praised for its meditative flow and spiritual depth. The companion book, "Lyrical Dharma: Hip-Hop as Mindfulness" (Parallax Press), arrives with a foreword by Pulitzer Prize winner Alice Walker, further cementing Born I as a unique voice at the intersection of art and contemplative practice.

Beyond music, Ofosu is an author, releasing his self-published children's book "You Are Enough" in 2020 and "Love Your Amazing Self" via Storey Publishing in 2022. He lives in Rockville, Maryland, with his wife and four children.

In this episode we talk about:

• The relationship between self-compassion and a successful meditation practice
• All the reasons people resist self-compassion, and his rebuttals
• Whether self-compassion is selfish
• How to do self-compassion off the cushion, including practices like journaling, written reminders, establishing accountability partners, and simple questions you can drop into your mind when all else fails
• How to do self-compassion on the cushion, including practices like body scans, metta, and a check-in practice you can use at the very start of your sits
• And how to teach self-compassion to children

  This episode was first aired in April 2024. Related Episodes:

• Think You Suck at Meditation? This Conversation Could Help. | Ofosu Jones-Quartey

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In this episode we talk about:

• How to build community
• What it looks like in her own life
• Mutuality vs reciprocity 
• How to work with resentment and rejection 
• The etymological connection between friendship and freedom 
• The transformative power of asking for help
• And why she thinks the idea of bootstrapping—or going it alone—is a kind of self-hatred

  This episode originally aired on May 22nd, 2024.   Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

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In this episode we talk about:

• How to build community
• What it looks like in her own life
• Mutuality vs reciprocity 
• How to work with resentment and rejection 
• The etymological connection between friendship and freedom 
• The transformative power of asking for help
• And why she thinks the idea of bootstrapping—or going it alone—is a kind of self-hatred

  This episode originally aired on May 22nd, 2024.   Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

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Why trying to force certain feelings (gratitude, calm, compassion) often backfires

Whether worry is ever actually helpful—and how to tell when it's not

How to work with fear while waiting for a health diagnosis

What to do when gratitude or loving-kindness practice triggers sadness or anxiety

How consumerism (hello, holiday season) fuels craving and unease

When mindfulness is enough—and when psychological work is needed to avoid spiritual bypassing

Christiane offers practical tools for meeting worry with kindness, curiosity, and clarity—including how to "name it to tame it," how to gently redirect attention without suppression, and how to relate to anxious or critical thoughts as parts rather than as who you are. This conversation is honest, grounded, and deeply humane—especially for anyone who worries that they're "doing meditation wrong" or feels guilty for not feeling better fast enough. Recorded live during a subscriber Q&A session – join us at DanHarris.com to be part of these sessions as they happen! Related Episodes: How to Outsmart Your Pain | Christiane Wolf
Is Your Ambition Rooted in Trauma? | Christiane Wolf

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To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>9b521044-b6d0-49fd-aa2d-1e4ae2f71311Fri, 26 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000bgtWorry has a way of sneaking into everything—even gratitude, loving-kindness, and joy. In this episode, Dan Harris sits down with meditation teacher and psychologist Christiane Wolf to explore how to work skillfully with worry without suppressing it,...

Why trying to force certain feelings (gratitude, calm, compassion) often backfires

Whether worry is ever actually helpful—and how to tell when it's not

How to work with fear while waiting for a health diagnosis

What to do when gratitude or loving-kindness practice triggers sadness or anxiety

How consumerism (hello, holiday season) fuels craving and unease

When mindfulness is enough—and when psychological work is needed to avoid spiritual bypassing

Christiane offers practical tools for meeting worry with kindness, curiosity, and clarity—including how to "name it to tame it," how to gently redirect attention without suppression, and how to relate to anxious or critical thoughts as parts rather than as who you are. This conversation is honest, grounded, and deeply humane—especially for anyone who worries that they're "doing meditation wrong" or feels guilty for not feeling better fast enough. Recorded live during a subscriber Q&A session – join us at DanHarris.com to be part of these sessions as they happen! Related Episodes: How to Outsmart Your Pain | Christiane Wolf
Is Your Ambition Rooted in Trauma? | Christiane Wolf

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To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>1390false1071bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-speaking-up-for-yourself-elaine-lin-hering--75221885   Elaine Lin Hering is a former Lecturer of Law at Harvard Law School. She works with organizations and individuals to build skills in communication, collaboration, and conflict management. She is the author of the book Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully.   In this episode we talk about:

• How we learn silence and self-editing 
• How we often miscalculate the cost-benefit when it comes to speaking up or staying silent
• Elaine's four steps to learn how to speak up and find your voice
• How we can unintentionally silence others, especially those closest to us, and what to do about it 
  

  This episode originally aired on May 15th, 2024.

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Airbnb: Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>3f202f75-83a8-4b68-bc5d-9ca6ee0fb84aWed, 24 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000bgtHow to find your voice when you need to be heard, learn when it's smart to choose silence, and communicate better with the people who matter most.   https://elainelinhering.com/ is a former Lecturer of Law at Harvard Law School. She works with...   Elaine Lin Hering is a former Lecturer of Law at Harvard Law School. She works with organizations and individuals to build skills in communication, collaboration, and conflict management. She is the author of the book Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully.   In this episode we talk about:

• How we learn silence and self-editing 
• How we often miscalculate the cost-benefit when it comes to speaking up or staying silent
• Elaine's four steps to learn how to speak up and find your voice
• How we can unintentionally silence others, especially those closest to us, and what to do about it 
  

  This episode originally aired on May 15th, 2024.

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   Thanks to our sponsors: 
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Airbnb: Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>4360false1070fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-read-the-room-see-what-others-miss-and-be-right-more-often-kirstin-ferguson--75221956Dr Kirstin Ferguson AM is an award-winning leadership expert, author and columnist, ranked among the top 50 management thinkers in the world. Her career began in the Royal Australian Air Force and includes roles as CEO of a global consultancy and Acting Chair of the ABC. She holds a PhD in leadership and culture, writes the popular 'Got a Minute?' column in The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, and is a Member of the Order of Australia.  In this episode we talk about:

• The concept of blindspotting – what it is and how to do it
• The power of intellectual humility and how to practice it
• The difference between seekers and knowers – and when each mindset is useful
• The three major thinking traps
• How to disentangle ego from identity, manage defensiveness, and turn feedback into growth
• The role of curiosity in finding truth, building psychological safety, and leading more effectively
• How to "read the room" in workplaces, relationships, and global contexts 
• The key to good leadership
• The importance of modeling uncertainty as a leader

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris Thanks to our sponsors: 

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Function:  Visit www.functionhealth.com/Happier or use the gift code Happier25 for a $25 credit towards your membership.]]>2ce10832-e991-4381-ae1a-73b27481deedMon, 22 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000bgtYour blindspots and biases block your success and happiness. Here's how to navigate that. https://www.kirstinferguson.com/ AM is an award-winning leadership expert, author and columnist, ranked among the top 50 management thinkers in the world. Her...Dr Kirstin Ferguson AM is an award-winning leadership expert, author and columnist, ranked among the top 50 management thinkers in the world. Her career began in the Royal Australian Air Force and includes roles as CEO of a global consultancy and Acting Chair of the ABC. She holds a PhD in leadership and culture, writes the popular 'Got a Minute?' column in The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, and is a Member of the Order of Australia.  In this episode we talk about:

• The concept of blindspotting – what it is and how to do it
• The power of intellectual humility and how to practice it
• The difference between seekers and knowers – and when each mindset is useful
• The three major thinking traps
• How to disentangle ego from identity, manage defensiveness, and turn feedback into growth
• The role of curiosity in finding truth, building psychological safety, and leading more effectively
• How to "read the room" in workplaces, relationships, and global contexts 
• The key to good leadership
• The importance of modeling uncertainty as a leader

Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris Thanks to our sponsors: 

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Function:  Visit www.functionhealth.com/Happier or use the gift code Happier25 for a $25 credit towards your membership.]]>4386false1068fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-meditation-for-overthinking-and-perfectionism-jeff-warren--75221922 Working With a Brain That Doesn't Behave | Jeff Warren   Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel     To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>edd7f873-a48d-46cc-925e-d7132bb66c26Sun, 21 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000bgtIn this episode, our Teacher of the Month Jeff Warren guides you through a meditation practice inspired by Zen and the Diamond Sutra: "Don't Know Mind." Sometimes the need to know—certainty about what's true, what's coming next, or how things "should"... Working With a Brain That Doesn't Behave | Jeff Warren   Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel     To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>602false1068bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-update-from-dan--75221943

Download the new app: iPhone/iPad: App Store  /  Android: Google Play Store

Step-by-step guide for existing subscribers

Contact support: support@danharris.com (hi, Roy!)

  Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>8fd0df9b-5b6c-4be5-b24b-5b9034f11c87Fri, 19 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000bgtIn this short solo episode, Dan shares a major update: after hearing from listeners and subscribers, he and the team have built a brand-new meditation app — 10% with Dan Harris. He explains why he returned to the app world, what makes this offering...

Download the new app: iPhone/iPad: App Store  /  Android: Google Play Store

Step-by-step guide for existing subscribers

Contact support: support@danharris.com (hi, Roy!)

  Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>418false1067bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-zen-handbook-for-sanity-in-an-era-of-uncertainty-jiryu-rutschman-byler--75221805Jiryu Rutschman-Byler is a Soto Zen Buddhist priest and teacher in the lineage of Shunryu Suzuki Roshi, with dharma transmission from Sojun Mel Weitsman. Jiryu has trained residentially in Zen temples since 1996, and currently serves as a co-Abbot of San Francisco Zen Center through his role as Abiding Abbot of Green Gulch Farm Zen Center. Jiryu is the final editor of legendary Zen master Shunryu Suzuki's Becoming Yourself: Teachings on the Zen Way of Life.   In this episode we talk about:

• The legacy and teachings of legendary Zen master Shunryo Suzuki.
• What is Zen
• How to work with your day to day problems — and also life and death problems 
• How to soften the mind
• Whether to meditate with your eyes open or closed
• What does it really mean to become "one" with everything 
• Why life isn't something to be "figured out"
• The connection between the oft-misunderstood concept of "allowing" and being more effective in your life  
• The concept and practice of faith
• The magic of the universe

  Related Episodes:

• The Fundamental Mystery of the Mind, Annaka Harris
• A Radical Question To Put Your Problems Into Perspective | Annaka Harris
  
  

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>1f06863f-7b72-4097-a38a-5dda4c54a7eaWed, 17 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000bgtIt is okay—and even beautiful—to be the idiot you are. https://nozeninthewest.com/ is a Soto Zen Buddhist priest and teacher in the lineage of Shunryu Suzuki Roshi, with dharma transmission from Sojun Mel Weitsman. Jiryu has trained residentially in...Jiryu Rutschman-Byler is a Soto Zen Buddhist priest and teacher in the lineage of Shunryu Suzuki Roshi, with dharma transmission from Sojun Mel Weitsman. Jiryu has trained residentially in Zen temples since 1996, and currently serves as a co-Abbot of San Francisco Zen Center through his role as Abiding Abbot of Green Gulch Farm Zen Center. Jiryu is the final editor of legendary Zen master Shunryu Suzuki's Becoming Yourself: Teachings on the Zen Way of Life.   In this episode we talk about:

• The legacy and teachings of legendary Zen master Shunryo Suzuki.
• What is Zen
• How to work with your day to day problems — and also life and death problems 
• How to soften the mind
• Whether to meditate with your eyes open or closed
• What does it really mean to become "one" with everything 
• Why life isn't something to be "figured out"
• The connection between the oft-misunderstood concept of "allowing" and being more effective in your life  
• The concept and practice of faith
• The magic of the universe

  Related Episodes:

• The Fundamental Mystery of the Mind, Annaka Harris
• A Radical Question To Put Your Problems Into Perspective | Annaka Harris
  
  

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>4656false1066fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-stop-overthinking-and-make-better-decisions-bidhan-bobby-parmar--75221875Bidhan (Bobby) Parmar, PhD, MBA, is the Shannon G. Smith Bicentennial Professor of Business Administration and Associate Dean for Faculty Development at the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia. He teaches courses on business ethics, collaboration, and creative and critical thinking. 
  In this episode we talk about:

• The common human allergy to discomfort and uncertainty
• The benefits of doubt
• The difference between choice fatigue and 'analysis paralysis'
• The nine subtle signs of analysis paralysis
• Why we need to be paying more attention to process vs. outcome 
• How to have confidence in the face of doubt 
• The role of rupture and repair in relationships
• The crucial final steps in the decision-making process – specifically one Bobby calls "After Action Reviews"
• And much more

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Additional Resources: 

• 9 Subtle Signs of 'Analysis Paralysis'
• radicaldoubt.com

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  In this episode we talk about:

• The common human allergy to discomfort and uncertainty
• The benefits of doubt
• The difference between choice fatigue and 'analysis paralysis'
• The nine subtle signs of analysis paralysis
• Why we need to be paying more attention to process vs. outcome 
• How to have confidence in the face of doubt 
• The role of rupture and repair in relationships
• The crucial final steps in the decision-making process – specifically one Bobby calls "After Action Reviews"
• And much more

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Additional Resources: 

• 9 Subtle Signs of 'Analysis Paralysis'
• radicaldoubt.com

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Your generosity made it possible for Steve to receive the 24-hour care he needed in his final months, allowing him to remain at home with comfort and dignity. Your support also helped ease the many practical and emotional burdens Kamala carried during this time.

Steve devoted more than 40 years to teaching the Dhamma and to building Vipassana Metta Dhamma Sanctuary as a place for deep and sustained practice. His wisdom, kindness, and unwavering commitment to the path touched countless lives and will continue to live on through this work. Any future donations to this fundraiser will go toward supporting Kamala as she moves through this period of grief and transition, and as she continues the work at Vipassana Metta Dhamma Sanctuary that she and Steve began together. If you feel moved, you can find the GoFundMe at this link. Our company has also made a significant contribution to support Steve and Kamala. In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why meditation can sometimes trigger emotional turbulence
• How to understand the "stages" of insight (without clinging to them)
• Practical ways to stay steady when your practice feels chaotic or confusing
• How to distinguish between a genuine opening and plain old overwhelm
• Why equanimity isn't passive—it's powerful

Steve has spent decades helping people wake up. This episode is a chance to receive that wisdom—and, if you're able, to reflect it back with your support. Related Episodes:

• Get Happier Without Losing Your Edge | Kamala Masters

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Your generosity made it possible for Steve to receive the 24-hour care he needed in his final months, allowing him to remain at home with comfort and dignity. Your support also helped ease the many practical and emotional burdens Kamala carried during this time.

Steve devoted more than 40 years to teaching the Dhamma and to building Vipassana Metta Dhamma Sanctuary as a place for deep and sustained practice. His wisdom, kindness, and unwavering commitment to the path touched countless lives and will continue to live on through this work. Any future donations to this fundraiser will go toward supporting Kamala as she moves through this period of grief and transition, and as she continues the work at Vipassana Metta Dhamma Sanctuary that she and Steve began together. If you feel moved, you can find the GoFundMe at this link. Our company has also made a significant contribution to support Steve and Kamala. In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why meditation can sometimes trigger emotional turbulence
• How to understand the "stages" of insight (without clinging to them)
• Practical ways to stay steady when your practice feels chaotic or confusing
• How to distinguish between a genuine opening and plain old overwhelm
• Why equanimity isn't passive—it's powerful

Steve has spent decades helping people wake up. This episode is a chance to receive that wisdom—and, if you're able, to reflect it back with your support. Related Episodes:

• Get Happier Without Losing Your Edge | Kamala Masters

  Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Thanks to our sponsors:
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In this episode we talk about:

• How to be a better listener
• Practices for continued growth and curiosity as you get older
• The role of both faith and meditation in Tom's life
• The role of exercise
• The role of friendship
• His family's dramatic history and the impacts of becoming the first Latino anchor of a weekday evening news broadcast
• And much more

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Additional Resources: 

• The Lion Tracker's Guide to Life 
  

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Airbnb: Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host.  ]]>95aebdac-d760-41ef-a1bf-7e36bc3b59d1Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000bgtAn NBC Nightly News anchor shares insider tips from the belly of the beast.   Tom Llamas is anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas and anchor of Top Story with Tom Llamas, a daily streaming primetime newscast on NBC News NOW....
In this episode we talk about:

• How to be a better listener
• Practices for continued growth and curiosity as you get older
• The role of both faith and meditation in Tom's life
• The role of exercise
• The role of friendship
• His family's dramatic history and the impacts of becoming the first Latino anchor of a weekday evening news broadcast
• And much more

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Additional Resources: 

• The Lion Tracker's Guide to Life 
  

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Airbnb: Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host.  ]]>3273false1063bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-break-your-anger-habit-sharon-salzberg--75221828Sharon Salzberg is a meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, and New York Times bestselling author. She is among the first to bring mindfulness & lovingkindness meditation to mainstream American culture fifty years ago. She has written many books, including her latest, a kids book called Kind Karl.    In this episode we talk about:

• How the quality of metta, or loving kindness, can be an antidote to fear
• The wisdom of having a loving mindset in the face present dangers
• Love
• Can love be a strength? 
• The different flavors of "loving kindness"
• The four types of enemies, which include the outer enemy, the inner enemy, the secret enemy and the super secret enemy

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   Additional Resources: 

• Dan's son teaching Loving Kindness Meditation
• Metta Hour Podcast
• Donate to the Insight Meditation Society's Fundraiser 
• Sharon's books

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To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>287112c6-604e-4776-8637-e94022c4f4cfWed, 10 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000bgtThe case for love and compassion in a world that's filled with hatred and division. https://www.sharonsalzberg.com/ is a meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, and New York Times bestselling author. She is among the first to bring mindfulness...Sharon Salzberg is a meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, and New York Times bestselling author. She is among the first to bring mindfulness & lovingkindness meditation to mainstream American culture fifty years ago. She has written many books, including her latest, a kids book called Kind Karl.    In this episode we talk about:

• How the quality of metta, or loving kindness, can be an antidote to fear
• The wisdom of having a loving mindset in the face present dangers
• Love
• Can love be a strength? 
• The different flavors of "loving kindness"
• The four types of enemies, which include the outer enemy, the inner enemy, the secret enemy and the super secret enemy

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   Additional Resources: 

• Dan's son teaching Loving Kindness Meditation
• Metta Hour Podcast
• Donate to the Insight Meditation Society's Fundraiser 
• Sharon's books

  Thanks to our sponsors:  AT&T:   Happy Holidays from AT&T. Connecting changes everything.
Airbnb: Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host.
Northwest Registered Agent: Visit northwestregistered agent.com/paidhappier and start building something amazing. 
To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>4537false1062fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-cannabis-does-it-help-or-hurt-with-anxiety-is-it-addictive-what-s-the-safest-way-to-use-it-dr-riley-kirk--75221856 Reefer Wellness: Understanding Cannabis Science, Culture, and Medicines.   In this episode we talk about:

• The endocannabinoid system – and how it works in the body
• The science-backed health benefits of cannabis
• The risks of cannabis use – including questions about psychosis, schizophrenia, and specific risks for adolescents
• The fascinating history of the cannabis plant 
• The criminalization, racism and propaganda machine within that history
• The legality of cannabis now in the US
• Different modes of use
• Where to source your products
• And much more

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Additional Resources: 

• Bioactive podcast
• @cannabichem
• The Network of Applied Pharmacognosy (NAP)

Thanks to our sponsors:  AT&T:   Happy Holidays from AT&T. Connecting changes everything.
Airbnb: Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host.
Function Health:   Visit www.functionhealth.com/Happier or use the gift code Happier25 for a $25 credit towards your membership.      To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>252460a7-86b9-42b2-b8b3-e7aa799bbf20Mon, 08 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000bgtEverything you want to know about cannabis, but were afraid to ask.   Dr. Riley Kirk is a cannabis research scientist and educator with a Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences, specializing in natural product chemistry. Her new book is... Reefer Wellness: Understanding Cannabis Science, Culture, and Medicines.   In this episode we talk about:

• The endocannabinoid system – and how it works in the body
• The science-backed health benefits of cannabis
• The risks of cannabis use – including questions about psychosis, schizophrenia, and specific risks for adolescents
• The fascinating history of the cannabis plant 
• The criminalization, racism and propaganda machine within that history
• The legality of cannabis now in the US
• Different modes of use
• Where to source your products
• And much more

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Additional Resources: 

• Bioactive podcast
• @cannabichem
• The Network of Applied Pharmacognosy (NAP)

Thanks to our sponsors:  AT&T:   Happy Holidays from AT&T. Connecting changes everything.
Airbnb: Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host.
Function Health:   Visit www.functionhealth.com/Happier or use the gift code Happier25 for a $25 credit towards your membership.      To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>4502false1061fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-keep-your-cool-in-a-room-full-of-chaos-gremlins-jeff-warren--75221962

Fix other people's problems without being asked

Rush to make everything okay the instant someone frowns

Get overwhelmed by other people's moods

Lose your boundaries around demanding or sensitive humans (including the tiny ones)

To get more meditations from Jeff and our other teachers — plus join our weekly live sessions (every Tuesday at 4pm ET) — you can sign up at DanHarris.com. Related episodes:
Working With a Brain That Doesn't Behave | Jeff Warren

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Airbnb: Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>f3f0772b-1302-48ad-8ab7-216fdb7ccf59Sun, 07 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000bgtIf you've ever found yourself immediately abandoning your adult composure the second someone around you gets upset, we've got your back. In today's episode, the inimitable Jeff Warren returns with a practice to help you stop absorbing everyone else's...

Fix other people's problems without being asked

Rush to make everything okay the instant someone frowns

Get overwhelmed by other people's moods

Lose your boundaries around demanding or sensitive humans (including the tiny ones)

To get more meditations from Jeff and our other teachers — plus join our weekly live sessions (every Tuesday at 4pm ET) — you can sign up at DanHarris.com. Related episodes:
Working With a Brain That Doesn't Behave | Jeff Warren

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Thanks to our sponsors:
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Airbnb: Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>729false1060bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-you-re-afraid-to-slow-down-even-though-you-need-to--75221958 Making Space.  You'll hear Dan and Hoda talk about:

• A practical framework for staying sane when the news, your inbox, or your personal life goes sideways
• Why joy is a skill (and not a personality trait you either have or don't)
• How to set boundaries without feeling like a jerk
• How to let go of the self-improvement fantasy you've been carrying around for years

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>d0c80da3-db65-4bbf-b28b-fa81acdb7ceeFri, 05 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000bgtToday we're talking about how to calm your mind in a chaotic world. What you're about to hear is an interview with Dan, conducted by his new friend Hoda Kotb, another morning news veteran. Hoda was, for many years, the co-anchor of the Today Show on... Making Space.  You'll hear Dan and Hoda talk about:

• A practical framework for staying sane when the news, your inbox, or your personal life goes sideways
• Why joy is a skill (and not a personality trait you either have or don't)
• How to set boundaries without feeling like a jerk
• How to let go of the self-improvement fantasy you've been carrying around for years

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>2621false1059bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jack-kornfield-on-how-to-stay-sane-in-insane-times--75221921Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, with Sharon Salzberg and Joseph Goldstein, then he went on to start the Spirit Rock Medication Center in Woodacre, California. He's written many books, including his latest, All In This Together, which is the focus of the conversation you're about to hear, along with a new online course he just posted, called Stand Up for Compassion – which is about staying steady in difficult times.   In this episode we talk about:

• The causes of happiness 
• The opportunities (And this is a counterintuitive notion, but…) The opportunities in the suffering we're experiencing today
• How to stand up for what you care about while staying calm and steady
• Ways to zoom out and see the bigger picture  
• How to cultivate both courage and Joy 
• How Jack gets consistent hits of Joy in his own life
• Why intention is important — and how to cultivate healthy intentions 
• And other survival strategies for these times

This holiday season, 10% Happier is teaming up with dozens of podcasts for an ambitious goal: to lift three entire villages in Rwanda out of extreme poverty. Join us by visiting GiveDirectly.org/Dan and supporting the #PodsFightPoverty campaign.   Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>023d080e-6dd2-4ea9-8ef3-0698f7a2e0dfWed, 03 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000bgtPlus: Saying thank you to your anxiety and the opportunity in the dumpster fire.   Jack Kornfield, who trained as a Buddhist monk in the monasteries of Thailand, India and Burma, then returned to the US, where he became one of the leading voices in...Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, with Sharon Salzberg and Joseph Goldstein, then he went on to start the Spirit Rock Medication Center in Woodacre, California. He's written many books, including his latest, All In This Together, which is the focus of the conversation you're about to hear, along with a new online course he just posted, called Stand Up for Compassion – which is about staying steady in difficult times.   In this episode we talk about:

• The causes of happiness 
• The opportunities (And this is a counterintuitive notion, but…) The opportunities in the suffering we're experiencing today
• How to stand up for what you care about while staying calm and steady
• Ways to zoom out and see the bigger picture  
• How to cultivate both courage and Joy 
• How Jack gets consistent hits of Joy in his own life
• Why intention is important — and how to cultivate healthy intentions 
• And other survival strategies for these times

This holiday season, 10% Happier is teaming up with dozens of podcasts for an ambitious goal: to lift three entire villages in Rwanda out of extreme poverty. Join us by visiting GiveDirectly.org/Dan and supporting the #PodsFightPoverty campaign.   Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>4648false1058fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-you-care-too-much-what-other-people-think-of-you-avoid-conflict-say-yes-when-you-shouldn-t-dr-ingrid-clayton-fawning-expert--75221959Dr. Ingrid Clayton is a licensed clinical psychologist with a master's in transpersonal psychology and a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. Her book is FAWNING: Why the Need to Please Makes Us Lose Ourselves—and How to Find our Way Back.   In this episode we talk about:

• What is fawning, actually 
• Chronic vs situational fawning
• The physiological ramifications of fawning
• How power plays into all of this
• Ways to get clarity around unseen bruises and wounds that drive your behavior
• Owning your anger – and how to express it in healthy ways 
• How to know if you're a fawner 
• Practical steps to unfawn  
• Accessible approaches to regulating your nervous system
• How to set boundaries
• Fawning and un-fawning in a work context, specifically 
• And her observation, which I've been thinking about a lot, that wounding happens in relationships… but so does healing

  This holiday season, 10% Happier is teaming up with dozens of podcasts for an ambitious goal: to lift three entire villages in Rwanda out of extreme poverty. Join us by visiting GiveDirectly.org/Dan and supporting the #PodsFightPoverty campaign.

Related Episodes:

• How To Regulate Your Nervous System For Stress, Anxiety, And Trauma | Peter Levine
• How To Handle Your Demons | Richard Schwartz
• How (and Why) to Hug Your Inner Dragons | Richard Schwartz
• This Neurobiologist Wants You To Ask One Question To Reframe Anxiety, Depression, And Trauma | Dr. Bruce Perry (Co-Interviewed by Dan's Wife, Bianca!)

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To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>0d86a0c6-d8ae-4008-ba6e-1948f559140eMon, 01 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000bgtPractical tools to turn down the volume on fawning.   https://www.ingridclayton.com/ is a licensed clinical psychologist with a master's in transpersonal psychology and a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. Her book is...Dr. Ingrid Clayton is a licensed clinical psychologist with a master's in transpersonal psychology and a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. Her book is FAWNING: Why the Need to Please Makes Us Lose Ourselves—and How to Find our Way Back.   In this episode we talk about:

• What is fawning, actually 
• Chronic vs situational fawning
• The physiological ramifications of fawning
• How power plays into all of this
• Ways to get clarity around unseen bruises and wounds that drive your behavior
• Owning your anger – and how to express it in healthy ways 
• How to know if you're a fawner 
• Practical steps to unfawn  
• Accessible approaches to regulating your nervous system
• How to set boundaries
• Fawning and un-fawning in a work context, specifically 
• And her observation, which I've been thinking about a lot, that wounding happens in relationships… but so does healing

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• How To Regulate Your Nervous System For Stress, Anxiety, And Trauma | Peter Levine
• How To Handle Your Demons | Richard Schwartz
• How (and Why) to Hug Your Inner Dragons | Richard Schwartz
• This Neurobiologist Wants You To Ask One Question To Reframe Anxiety, Depression, And Trauma | Dr. Bruce Perry (Co-Interviewed by Dan's Wife, Bianca!)

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How to create a "home base" in meditation—an anchor to return to when your mind or emotions are scattered.

Practical ways to use meditation to regulate emotions and respond skillfully in stressful situations.

How to cultivate creativity and focus, even if your brain works differently from others.

The difference between accepting the present moment and passively giving in to circumstances.

Tips for parents and neurodivergent listeners on integrating mindfulness into daily life.

Jeff also shares his journey from journalist to meditation teacher, and how a serious head injury changed his relationship to his own mind. Whether you're new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner, this episode is full of practical insights for staying grounded, centered, and creative in a chaotic world. About Jeff Warren:
Jeff Warren is a meditation teacher, author, and consciousness researcher who has written extensively on the science and practice of mindfulness. Known for his humor, curiosity, and practical approach, Jeff guides listeners to discover their own "home base" and explore the mind as a creative medium.

Related Episodes: There's No Part of Your Life You Can't Make More Awesome | Jeff Warren Meditation Party: The "Sh*t Is Fertilizer" Edition | Sebene Selassie & Jeff Warren   Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

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How to create a "home base" in meditation—an anchor to return to when your mind or emotions are scattered.

Practical ways to use meditation to regulate emotions and respond skillfully in stressful situations.

How to cultivate creativity and focus, even if your brain works differently from others.

The difference between accepting the present moment and passively giving in to circumstances.

Tips for parents and neurodivergent listeners on integrating mindfulness into daily life.

Jeff also shares his journey from journalist to meditation teacher, and how a serious head injury changed his relationship to his own mind. Whether you're new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner, this episode is full of practical insights for staying grounded, centered, and creative in a chaotic world. About Jeff Warren:
Jeff Warren is a meditation teacher, author, and consciousness researcher who has written extensively on the science and practice of mindfulness. Known for his humor, curiosity, and practical approach, Jeff guides listeners to discover their own "home base" and explore the mind as a creative medium.

Related Episodes: There's No Part of Your Life You Can't Make More Awesome | Jeff Warren Meditation Party: The "Sh*t Is Fertilizer" Edition | Sebene Selassie & Jeff Warren   Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

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To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>dc3de099-6fcc-431a-af2f-1a0585541248Fri, 28 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000bgtIf you've ever felt like your inner life is a clenched fist — tight belly, buzzing chest, racing mind — this conversation is for you. In this live session from our http://danharris.com/ sangha, the great Vinny Ferraro takes us on a kind of "return to...DanHarris.com sangha, the great Vinny Ferraro takes us on a kind of "return to the body" safari: soft-belly practice, heart-work, nervous system regulation, forgiving the seemingly unforgivable, and what it actually means to stop becoming and just be here. We also get into the weirdness and power of meditating together online, the comparing mind (yes, the Dalai Lama has one too), why walking meditation is a secret weapon for restless brains, and how both Dan and Vinny were dragged, kicking and screaming, into practices they once thought were total BS. Vinny brings his trademark mix of streetwise honesty, humor, and deep tenderness. This one is about learning to meet yourself — and the world — with a little less armor and a lot more care. Join Dan live every Tuesday at 4pm ET for these weekly meditations and Q&As — plus access to all our guided meditations — by signing up at DanHarris.com.   Related Episodes: You Can't Hate Yourself Into Becoming a Better Person | Vinny Ferraro How to Make Time for the Things You Actually Care About | Vinny Ferraro

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To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>2652false1055bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-you-always-want-more-and-how-to-fix-it-michael-easter--75221951 Scarcity Brain and The Comfort Crisis. He also shares his ideas on his popular newsletter, 2% with Michael Easter.   In this episode we talk about:

• The evolutionary roots of overconsumption
• The challenges of having an ancient brains in a modern world
• The Scarcity mindset vs. the abundance mindset
• Understanding what Michael calls the "scarcity loop" – and how to apply it to daily life
• Tactical ways to work with habits and cravings 
• Understanding the scarcity loop, how it hooks us, and then how you can unhook using that same loop
• And How's Michael's life changed after researching this book
• Toward the end, we talk about Michael's previous book, the comfort crisis—and some Practical steps for embracing discomfort
  

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To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>1d5aa1bc-73ae-45e1-a740-c01044bf07beWed, 26 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000bgtLearning how to thrive with enough. Michael Easter is the New York Times bestselling author of... Scarcity Brain and The Comfort Crisis. He also shares his ideas on his popular newsletter, 2% with Michael Easter.   In this episode we talk about:

• The evolutionary roots of overconsumption
• The challenges of having an ancient brains in a modern world
• The Scarcity mindset vs. the abundance mindset
• Understanding what Michael calls the "scarcity loop" – and how to apply it to daily life
• Tactical ways to work with habits and cravings 
• Understanding the scarcity loop, how it hooks us, and then how you can unhook using that same loop
• And How's Michael's life changed after researching this book
• Toward the end, we talk about Michael's previous book, the comfort crisis—and some Practical steps for embracing discomfort
  

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>4186false1054fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-radical-buddhist-antidote-for-anxiety-john-makransky-and-paul-condon--75221928 John Makransky is a professor of Buddhism and Comparative Theology at Boston College, AND ordained as a Tibetan Buddhist lama. Paul Condon is an associate professor of psychology at Southern Oregon University and a research fellow at the Mind & Life Institute. Both are the authors of How Compassion Works: A Step-by-Step Guide to Cultivating Well-Being, Love, and Wisdom. In this episode we talk about:

• The sales pitch for compassion—even at a time when what most of us really want is for other people to be nicer
• The connection between attachment theory and compassion
• Why compassion is our natural state
• How Sustainable Compassion Training helps you access warmth without forcing it
• How to apply compassion practice to burnout, conflict, and difficult emotions

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>688da06e-1ff1-4efd-91ba-12db0545af7fMon, 24 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000bgtCombining modern science and ancient Buddhism to treat anxiety, anger, and impatience. https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/schools/morrissey/departments/theology/people/retired-faculty/john-makransky.html is a professor of Buddhism and Comparative Theology at... John Makransky is a professor of Buddhism and Comparative Theology at Boston College, AND ordained as a Tibetan Buddhist lama. Paul Condon is an associate professor of psychology at Southern Oregon University and a research fellow at the Mind & Life Institute. Both are the authors of How Compassion Works: A Step-by-Step Guide to Cultivating Well-Being, Love, and Wisdom. In this episode we talk about:

• The sales pitch for compassion—even at a time when what most of us really want is for other people to be nicer
• The connection between attachment theory and compassion
• Why compassion is our natural state
• How Sustainable Compassion Training helps you access warmth without forcing it
• How to apply compassion practice to burnout, conflict, and difficult emotions

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>3233false1053fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-work-feels-so-hard-and-what-to-do-about-it--75221938 The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos, on which Dan was a guest.

We can spend a lot of time working – and it gives us fulfillment, social interaction and fun – but still one in five of us say our workplaces are "toxic". And even the best jobs can sometimes be stressful and draining. So how do we set ourselves up to thrive at work?    Dan joins Dr Laurie Santos to explore strategies to be a happier employee and a better employer.    Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris   Thanks to our sponsor: 
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We can spend a lot of time working – and it gives us fulfillment, social interaction and fun – but still one in five of us say our workplaces are "toxic". And even the best jobs can sometimes be stressful and draining. So how do we set ourselves up to thrive at work?    Dan joins Dr Laurie Santos to explore strategies to be a happier employee and a better employer.    Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris   Thanks to our sponsor: 
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Tickets are now available for an intimate live event with Dan on November 23rd as part of the Troutbeck Luminary Series. Join the conversation, participate in a guided meditation, and ask your questions during the Q&A. Click here to buy your ticket!

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To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>527722ef-2896-49c0-9dee-c0b02dffc4d2Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000bgtAnxiety. Depression. Perfectionism. Dan and meditation teacher Leslie Booker get real about how these challenges show up in their own lives — and how mindfulness, community, and sometimes medication can actually help. Recorded live at New York... Buddhist Lessons on Anxiety | Leslie Booker

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To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>1872false1051bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-get-out-of-your-head-joseph-goldstein-and-sam-harris-on-nirvana-non-clinging-non-duality-and-the-best-way-to-meditate--75221955Joseph Goldstein is a cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society and the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies, both in Barre, Massachusetts. He is the author of many books including, most recently, Dreamscapes of the Mind.  Sam Harris is a neuroscientist, author, podcaster and the proprietor of the Waking Up app.  In this episode we talk about:

• What the term "non-duality" means — and why it matters to ordinary meditators.
• The multiple meanings of non-duality across Buddhist traditions (Theravāda, Mahāyāna, Vajrayāna).
• How different traditions (and even different teachers within them) define samsara and nirvana.
• The non-duality of the observer and observed — and how that insight can alleviate suffering.
• Whether understanding non-duality is practically relevant for reducing stress and emotional reactivity.
• The evolution of Buddhist teachings over time and how interpretations differ across countries.
• Sam's argument that the non-dual view can be directly experienced in everyday consciousness — and that realizing it ends unnecessary suffering.
• Joseph's emphasis on non-duality as one path among many toward the ultimate goal: the end of suffering.
• How metaphysics and direct experience intersect, and whether doctrinal differences are "self-confirming."
• The concept of "non-clinging" as the real heart of Buddhist practice — and how it relates to non-dual awareness.

  Related Episodes:

• How To Suffer Less: Joseph Goldstein, Sam Harris, and Dan Harris on the Buddha's Eightfold Path

  Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   Additional Resources: 

• For a 30-day free trial to the Waking Up app, go to wakingup.com/tenpercent

  Tickets are now available for an intimate live event with Dan on November 23rd as part of the Troutbeck Luminary Series. Join the conversation, participate in a guided meditation, and ask your questions during the Q&A. Click here to buy your ticket!   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris Thanks to our sponsors: 

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• What the term "non-duality" means — and why it matters to ordinary meditators.
• The multiple meanings of non-duality across Buddhist traditions (Theravāda, Mahāyāna, Vajrayāna).
• How different traditions (and even different teachers within them) define samsara and nirvana.
• The non-duality of the observer and observed — and how that insight can alleviate suffering.
• Whether understanding non-duality is practically relevant for reducing stress and emotional reactivity.
• The evolution of Buddhist teachings over time and how interpretations differ across countries.
• Sam's argument that the non-dual view can be directly experienced in everyday consciousness — and that realizing it ends unnecessary suffering.
• Joseph's emphasis on non-duality as one path among many toward the ultimate goal: the end of suffering.
• How metaphysics and direct experience intersect, and whether doctrinal differences are "self-confirming."
• The concept of "non-clinging" as the real heart of Buddhist practice — and how it relates to non-dual awareness.

  Related Episodes:

• How To Suffer Less: Joseph Goldstein, Sam Harris, and Dan Harris on the Buddha's Eightfold Path

  Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   Additional Resources: 

• For a 30-day free trial to the Waking Up app, go to wakingup.com/tenpercent

  Tickets are now available for an intimate live event with Dan on November 23rd as part of the Troutbeck Luminary Series. Join the conversation, participate in a guided meditation, and ask your questions during the Q&A. Click here to buy your ticket!   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris Thanks to our sponsors: 

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Fabletics: Treat yourself to gear that looks good, feels good, and doesn't break the bank. Go to fabletics.com/Happier, sign up as a VIP and get...]]>5473false1050fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/longevity-science-without-the-fear-or-bullshit-dr-kerry-burnight--75221924Dr. Kerry Burnight is a gerontologist, caregiver advocate, and founder of the Gerontology Institute at UC Irvine. Her new book, Joyspan: The Art and Science of Thriving in Life's Second Half, offers a practical framework for aging not just longer, but better.    In this episode we talk about:

• Misconceptions about the aging process
•  The anti-aging industry and what it gets wrong
• Four core habits for aging well 
• How to  diversify your "social portfolio"
• Coping strategies for adapting in the face of change
• The key question to ask yourself if you want to live a longer and happier life
•  The strengths that come with age 
• Tools for navigating inevitable psychological dips 
• And much more

  Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Additional Resources: 

• Dr. Burnight's social: @the_gerontologist

Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets here!

Tickets are now available for an intimate live event with Dan on November 23rd as part of the Troutbeck Luminary Series. Join the conversation, participate in a guided meditation, and ask your questions during the Q&A. Click here to buy your ticket!

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• Misconceptions about the aging process
•  The anti-aging industry and what it gets wrong
• Four core habits for aging well 
• How to  diversify your "social portfolio"
• Coping strategies for adapting in the face of change
• The key question to ask yourself if you want to live a longer and happier life
•  The strengths that come with age 
• Tools for navigating inevitable psychological dips 
• And much more

  Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Additional Resources: 

• Dr. Burnight's social: @the_gerontologist

Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets here!

Tickets are now available for an intimate live event with Dan on November 23rd as part of the Troutbeck Luminary Series. Join the conversation, participate in a guided meditation, and ask your questions during the Q&A. Click here to buy your ticket!

To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris     Thanks to our sponsors:

AT&T: Staying connected matters. That's why AT&T has connectivity you can depend on, or they will proactively make it right. Visit att.com/guarantee for details.

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HomeServe: Help protect your home systems and your wallet with HomeServe against covered repairs. Plans start at just $4.99 a month. Go to homeserve.com to find a plan that's right for you.]]>4456false1049fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-you-re-always-half-stressed-and-how-to-chill-christiane-wolf--75221975Dr. Christiane Wolf calls "yellow mode": a state of low-level vigilance that keeps us productive, but also keeps us anxious, reactive, and exhausted. In this conversation with DJ Cashmere, Christiane unpacks why our nervous systems get stuck in that yellow zone and what we can actually do to shift back into "green mode" — the state of calm alertness where we feel grounded, flexible, and capable of joy. They explore:

• Why our modern lives constantly trigger fight-or-flight
• The difference between "being chill" and being appropriately responsive
• Simple, science-backed ways to calm your nervous system in seconds
• How trauma and early conditioning make relaxation feel unsafe
• The role of community (sangha), right livelihood, and mindfulness in long-term regulation
  
  

Christiane is our Teacher of the Month at DanHarris.com, where she's creating guided meditations to go along with many of our podcast episodes. Join us at DanHarris.com to learn more.  Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets here!  Tickets are now available for an intimate live event with Dan on November 23rd as part of the Troutbeck Luminary Series. Join the conversation, participate in a guided meditation, and ask your questions during the Q&A. Click here to buy your ticket!   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris   Thanks to our sponsor:
Airbnb: Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host.  ]]>5d368dae-6d69-4c28-a4e2-9e05a12c907cSun, 16 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000bgtIf you feel like you spend most of your day on edge — not totally panicked, but not exactly calm either — you're not alone. Most of us live in what meditation teacher https://www.christianewolf.com/ calls "yellow mode": a state of low-level vigilance...Dr. Christiane Wolf calls "yellow mode": a state of low-level vigilance that keeps us productive, but also keeps us anxious, reactive, and exhausted. In this conversation with DJ Cashmere, Christiane unpacks why our nervous systems get stuck in that yellow zone and what we can actually do to shift back into "green mode" — the state of calm alertness where we feel grounded, flexible, and capable of joy. They explore:

• Why our modern lives constantly trigger fight-or-flight
• The difference between "being chill" and being appropriately responsive
• Simple, science-backed ways to calm your nervous system in seconds
• How trauma and early conditioning make relaxation feel unsafe
• The role of community (sangha), right livelihood, and mindfulness in long-term regulation
  
  

Christiane is our Teacher of the Month at DanHarris.com, where she's creating guided meditations to go along with many of our podcast episodes. Join us at DanHarris.com to learn more.  Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets here!  Tickets are now available for an intimate live event with Dan on November 23rd as part of the Troutbeck Luminary Series. Join the conversation, participate in a guided meditation, and ask your questions during the Q&A. Click here to buy your ticket!   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris   Thanks to our sponsor:
Airbnb: Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host.  ]]>1724false1048bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sebene-selassie-on-how-to-be-non-attached-when-the-stakes-are-high--75221974Sebene Selassie for one of our weekly live sessions — a combo of guided meditation and audience Q&A that usually happens for subscribers over at DanHarris.com. We're sharing this one for free so you can get a taste. Together, Dan and Sebene dig into:

• Practicing non-attachment when life feels anything but abstract
• Meeting chronic pain and illness with compassion (without spiritual bypassing)
• The real psychology of habit formation — and why it's not your fault if you struggle to "just meditate"
• What the Buddhist teachings actually say about impermanence, rebirth, and the self

You'll also hear a grounding 10-minute guided meditation, some laughter (including a cameo from Sebene's dog, Chacha), and a reminder that you don't have to do this practice alone. Join Dan live every Tuesday at 4pm ET for these weekly meditations and Q&As — plus access to all our guided meditations — by signing up at DanHarris.com. Related Episodes: Sebene Selassie On: Resiliency, Rewriting Your Patterns and Finding a Teacher Who Speaks to You How To Handle Toxic Thoughts | Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren

Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets here!

Tickets are now available for an intimate live event with Dan on November 23rd as part of the Troutbeck Luminary Series. Join the conversation, participate in a guided meditation, and ask your questions during the Q&A. Click here to buy your ticket!

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris

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Airbnb: Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host.  ]]>2a36aed7-139e-4727-a089-ea43f2baab7bFri, 14 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000bgtHow do you stay calm when the stakes are sky-high — like your kid's health, your partner's wellbeing, or the future of the planet? How do you face chronic pain without falling into self-pity? And how do you actually turn meditation from a good...Sebene Selassie for one of our weekly live sessions — a combo of guided meditation and audience Q&A that usually happens for subscribers over at DanHarris.com. We're sharing this one for free so you can get a taste. Together, Dan and Sebene dig into:

• Practicing non-attachment when life feels anything but abstract
• Meeting chronic pain and illness with compassion (without spiritual bypassing)
• The real psychology of habit formation — and why it's not your fault if you struggle to "just meditate"
• What the Buddhist teachings actually say about impermanence, rebirth, and the self

You'll also hear a grounding 10-minute guided meditation, some laughter (including a cameo from Sebene's dog, Chacha), and a reminder that you don't have to do this practice alone. Join Dan live every Tuesday at 4pm ET for these weekly meditations and Q&As — plus access to all our guided meditations — by signing up at DanHarris.com. Related Episodes: Sebene Selassie On: Resiliency, Rewriting Your Patterns and Finding a Teacher Who Speaks to You How To Handle Toxic Thoughts | Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren

Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets here!

Tickets are now available for an intimate live event with Dan on November 23rd as part of the Troutbeck Luminary Series. Join the conversation, participate in a guided meditation, and ask your questions during the Q&A. Click here to buy your ticket!

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris

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Airbnb: Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host.  ]]>2524false1047bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-engage-with-technology-without-losing-your-mind-soren-gordhamer--75221963Soren Gordhamer is the host of Wisdom 2.0, a conference about mindfulness and compassion in the modern age. He's also a Co-Founder and General Partner of Wisdom Ventures, which invests in companies creating a more just and compassionate world. His new book is called THE ESSENTIAL: Discovering What Really Matters in an Age of Distraction.   In this episode we talk about:

• What Soren means by "the essential"
• The current and future impact of AI on the economy, our mental health, and society at large 
• What Soren thinks the world looks like in 5, 10, 15 years from now
• Useful strategies for managing technology with an iota of balance and wisdom
• How to get familiar with the unseen stories that run your life—so that they Don't have so much power over you
• The number one question for our time, per Soren 
•  Whether or not we humans are actually going to do this "essential" work before it's too late
• Whether the people designing these systems have the best interest of the species at heart

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets here!   Tickets are now available for an intimate live event with Dan on November 23rd as part of the Troutbeck Luminary Series. Join the conversation, participate in a guided meditation, and ask your questions during the Q&A. Click here to buy your ticket!
To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris Thank you to our sponsors: 

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NOCD: Head over to nocd.com and book a free 15‑minute call with their team, to learn more and start getting help with OCD.]]>d92640d6-452d-43cf-8dc0-8b0e2db0f541Wed, 12 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000bgtHow not to forget what actually matters. https://www.instagram.com/soren_gordhamer/?hl=en is the host of Wisdom 2.0, a conference about mindfulness and compassion in the modern age. He's also a Co-Founder and General Partner of Wisdom Ventures, which...Soren Gordhamer is the host of Wisdom 2.0, a conference about mindfulness and compassion in the modern age. He's also a Co-Founder and General Partner of Wisdom Ventures, which invests in companies creating a more just and compassionate world. His new book is called THE ESSENTIAL: Discovering What Really Matters in an Age of Distraction.   In this episode we talk about:

• What Soren means by "the essential"
• The current and future impact of AI on the economy, our mental health, and society at large 
• What Soren thinks the world looks like in 5, 10, 15 years from now
• Useful strategies for managing technology with an iota of balance and wisdom
• How to get familiar with the unseen stories that run your life—so that they Don't have so much power over you
• The number one question for our time, per Soren 
•  Whether or not we humans are actually going to do this "essential" work before it's too late
• Whether the people designing these systems have the best interest of the species at heart

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets here!   Tickets are now available for an intimate live event with Dan on November 23rd as part of the Troutbeck Luminary Series. Join the conversation, participate in a guided meditation, and ask your questions during the Q&A. Click here to buy your ticket!
To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris Thank you to our sponsors: 

AT&T: Staying connected matters. That's why AT&T has connectivity you can depend on, or they will proactively make it right. Visit att.com/guarantee for details.

NOCD: Head over to nocd.com and book a free 15‑minute call with their team, to learn more and start getting help with OCD.]]>4500false1046fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/overwhelmed-over-scheduled-burnt-out-here-s-the-antidote-diana-hill--75221904Diana Hill, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist, international trainer, podcast host, and a leading expert on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)—a revolutionary approach to psychology that is changing our understanding of mental health. She is the author of four books including I Know I Should Exercise, But…, The Self-Compassion Daily Journal, ACT Daily Journal, and her latest, Wise Effort.   In this episode we talk about:

• The concept of "Wise Effort" ( aligning your energy and actions with your core values)
• The practice of diffusing your thoughts
• Three things that get in the way of "Wise Effort" 
• The role of radical acceptance
• How to spot "energy depletors" 
• A practice she calls  "Yes, yes, thank you, thank you" 
• And much more

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets here!
  Tickets are now available for an intimate live event with Dan on November 23rd as part of the Troutbeck Luminary Series. Join the conversation, participate in a guided meditation, and ask your questions during the Q&A. Click here to buy your ticket!   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris   Thanks to our sponsors: 

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Function: Our first 1000 listeners get a $100 credit toward their membership. Visit www.functionhealth.com/Happier or use the gift code Happier100 at signup to own your health.  ]]>ed8ed6dd-b3b4-4b2d-8dc3-a8c1e5a1a21eMon, 10 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000bgtHow to focus your "genius energy" on what matters most.   https://drdianahill.com/. is a clinical psychologist, international trainer, podcast host, and a leading expert on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)—a revolutionary approach to psychology...Diana Hill, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist, international trainer, podcast host, and a leading expert on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)—a revolutionary approach to psychology that is changing our understanding of mental health. She is the author of four books including I Know I Should Exercise, But…, The Self-Compassion Daily Journal, ACT Daily Journal, and her latest, Wise Effort.   In this episode we talk about:

• The concept of "Wise Effort" ( aligning your energy and actions with your core values)
• The practice of diffusing your thoughts
• Three things that get in the way of "Wise Effort" 
• The role of radical acceptance
• How to spot "energy depletors" 
• A practice she calls  "Yes, yes, thank you, thank you" 
• And much more

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets here!
  Tickets are now available for an intimate live event with Dan on November 23rd as part of the Troutbeck Luminary Series. Join the conversation, participate in a guided meditation, and ask your questions during the Q&A. Click here to buy your ticket!   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris   Thanks to our sponsors: 

AT&T: Staying connected matters. That's why AT&T has connectivity you can depend on, or they will proactively make it right. Visit 1045fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-co-opt-all-the-stuff-that-gets-in-the-way-of-your-meditation-christiane-wolf--75221881DanHarris.com. Like any good drug dealer, the first taste is free – so today, we're giving you a sample of what you can expect for the rest of the month.

Related Episodes: 

• Is Your Ambition Rooted In Trauma? | Christiane Wolf
• Peak Performance at Any Age | Christiane Wolf (Dharma Teacher/Doctor/Ultramarathoner)

    Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets here! Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Thanks to our sponsor: 
Airbnb: Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>6c28a338-cd5f-43cc-a8eb-52c7ac43d54dSun, 09 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000bgtIt's one of those ideas that sounds kind of like a Zen riddle, but actually turns out to be incredibly useful: what's in the way is the way. If you've ever sat down to meditate and thought, "Ugh, I can't focus — my mind's all over the place," or, "If...DanHarris.com. Like any good drug dealer, the first taste is free – so today, we're giving you a sample of what you can expect for the rest of the month.

Related Episodes: 

• Is Your Ambition Rooted In Trauma? | Christiane Wolf
• Peak Performance at Any Age | Christiane Wolf (Dharma Teacher/Doctor/Ultramarathoner)

    Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets here! Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Thanks to our sponsor: 
Airbnb: Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>807false1044bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-the-news-making-you-hate-everybody-here-s-a-radical-antidote--75221893 The Paula Faris Show on which Dan was a guest. Here's Paula's introduction:

From theological debates to newsroom banter, Dan Harris and I couldn't be more different — I grew up in a Midwest Conservative Christian home, while Dan grew up as an East Coast Liberal who had a Bar Mitzvah for the money (his words!). But our unlikely friendship as co-anchors on Good Morning America became a lesson in empathy, curiosity, and the beauty of bridging divides.

In this candid and hilarious reunion, Dan and I talk about media bias, religious differences, and how pushing each other made us better journalists — and better people. It's a behind-the-scenes look at what happens when you stop avoiding the hard conversations and start leaning in and the science behind the importance of having people in our lives who are different from us.  From Bar Mitzvahs to Bible studies, this episode will make you laugh, reflect, and maybe even text a friend who sees the world a little differently than you do. Sign up to receive Paula's email where she keeps it real about what it's like being a parent in America. And if you're a working mom, make sure you're getting The CARRY ALL email, the load-lessening newsletter for and by working moms.


Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets here!

Tickets are now available for an intimate live event with Dan on November 23rd as part of the Troutbeck Luminary Series. Join the conversation, participate in a guided meditation, and ask your questions during the Q&A. Click here to buy your ticket!

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>c041e549-22bf-451d-96eb-7e944b42184cFri, 07 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000bgtWe're sharing an episode of https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-paula-faris-show/id1707980698 on which Dan was a guest. Here's Paula's introduction: From theological debates to newsroom banter, Dan Harris and I couldn't be more different — I... The Paula Faris Show on which Dan was a guest. Here's Paula's introduction:

From theological debates to newsroom banter, Dan Harris and I couldn't be more different — I grew up in a Midwest Conservative Christian home, while Dan grew up as an East Coast Liberal who had a Bar Mitzvah for the money (his words!). But our unlikely friendship as co-anchors on Good Morning America became a lesson in empathy, curiosity, and the beauty of bridging divides.

In this candid and hilarious reunion, Dan and I talk about media bias, religious differences, and how pushing each other made us better journalists — and better people. It's a behind-the-scenes look at what happens when you stop avoiding the hard conversations and start leaning in and the science behind the importance of having people in our lives who are different from us.  From Bar Mitzvahs to Bible studies, this episode will make you laugh, reflect, and maybe even text a friend who sees the world a little differently than you do. Sign up to receive Paula's email where she keeps it real about what it's like being a parent in America. And if you're a working mom, make sure you're getting The CARRY ALL email, the load-lessening newsletter for and by working moms.


Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets here!

Tickets are now available for an intimate live event with Dan on November 23rd as part of the Troutbeck Luminary Series. Join the conversation, participate in a guided meditation, and ask your questions during the Q&A. Click here to buy your ticket!

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>3438false1043bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-be-less-tense-guogu--75221968Tallahassee Chan Center  and a Professor of Buddhism and East Asian religions at Florida State University. He is the author of several books, including The Essence of Chan (2012), Passing Through the Gateless Barrier (2016), and Silent Illumination (2021).  In this episode we talk about:

• Embodied experiencing 
• How words and language shape our reality 
• The practice of wonderment 
• Body scan meditation 
• The importance of relaxation — and how to do it if you have pain 
• The 4 things you need in order for meditation to do its job 
• How to carry all of this into daily life — GuoGu gets super practical here

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   Additional Resources: 

• Tallahassee Chan Center & Talks by Guo Gu (YouTube Channel)

  Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets here! Tickets are now available for an intimate live event with Dan on November 23rd as part of the Troutbeck Luminary Series. Join the conversation, participate in a guided meditation, and ask your questions during the Q&A. Click here to buy your ticket!  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris Thanks to our sponsors: 

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Northwest Registered Agent: Protect your privacy, build your brand and get your complete business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes. Visit https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/happierfree and start building something amazing.]]>adb1940f-24c7-4041-a05e-b0eb58ddd88dWed, 05 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000bgtPlus: How to take your thoughts less seriously and be the calmest person in the room. GuoGu (AKA Dr. Jimmy Yu) is the founder of the http://www.tallahasseechan.org/  and a Professor of Buddhism and East Asian religions at Florida State University. He...Tallahassee Chan Center  and a Professor of Buddhism and East Asian religions at Florida State University. He is the author of several books, including The Essence of Chan (2012), Passing Through the Gateless Barrier (2016), and Silent Illumination (2021).  In this episode we talk about:

• Embodied experiencing 
• How words and language shape our reality 
• The practice of wonderment 
• Body scan meditation 
• The importance of relaxation — and how to do it if you have pain 
• The 4 things you need in order for meditation to do its job 
• How to carry all of this into daily life — GuoGu gets super practical here

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   Additional Resources: 

• Tallahassee Chan Center & Talks by Guo Gu (YouTube Channel)

  Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets here! Tickets are now available for an intimate live event with Dan on November 23rd as part of the Troutbeck Luminary Series. Join the conversation, participate in a guided meditation, and ask your questions during the Q&A. Click here to buy your ticket!  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris Thanks to our sponsors: 

AT&T: Staying connected matters. That's why AT&T has connectivity you can depend on, or they will proactively make it right. Visit att.com/guarantee for details.

Northwest Registered Agent: Protect your privacy, build your brand and get your complete business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes. Visit https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/happierfree and start building something amazing.]]>4542false1042fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-they-really-a-narcissist-do-they-really-have-borderline-are-they-truly-gaslighting-you-how-to-know-and-what-to-do-when-people-weapon--75221926Isabelle Morley is a clinical psychologist and EFT-certified couples therapist (Emotionally Focused Therapy). She is a contributing author to Psychology Today, and has been featured in The New Yorker, The Boston Globe, Business Insider, Vox, and Very Well Mind, among others. Her latest book is They're Not Gaslighting You: Ditch the Therapy Speak and Stop Hunting for Red Flags in Every Relationship.
  In this episode we talk about:

• The difference between abuse and bad behavior
• How to know if you're really in an abusive relationship
• How to correctly use the term 'gaslighting'
• What boundaries are, how to set them, and how to know if yours have actually been violated
• How to spot a narcissist 
• The difference between having Narcissistic Personality Disorder and just having selfish qualities
• Red flags vs. garden-variety imperfections
• The definition and weaponization of terms like 'bipolar' and 'borderline'
• The overuse of the word 'triggered'
• Basic tips for navigating relationships beyond the therapy-speak
• And much more

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Additional Resources: 

• Navigating Intimacy: An Introductory Guide to Couples and Sex Therapy 

  Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets here!
Tickets are now available for an intimate live event with Dan on November 23rd as part of the Troutbeck Luminary Series. Join the conversation, participate in a guided meditation, and ask your questions during the Q&A. Click here to buy your ticket!
  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris Thanks to our sponsors: 

AT&T: Staying connected matters. That's why AT&T has connectivity you can depend on, or they will proactively make it right. Visit att.com/guarantee for details.
Airbnb: Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host.]]>c751549c-dbab-4863-8535-053f23526639Mon, 03 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtHow to handle people better.   https://drisabellemorley.com/ is a clinical psychologist and EFT-certified couples therapist (Emotionally Focused Therapy). She is a contributing author to Psychology Today, and has been featured in The New Yorker, The...Isabelle Morley is a clinical psychologist and EFT-certified couples therapist (Emotionally Focused Therapy). She is a contributing author to Psychology Today, and has been featured in The New Yorker, The Boston Globe, Business Insider, Vox, and Very Well Mind, among others. Her latest book is They're Not Gaslighting You: Ditch the Therapy Speak and Stop Hunting for Red Flags in Every Relationship.
  In this episode we talk about:

• The difference between abuse and bad behavior
• How to know if you're really in an abusive relationship
• How to correctly use the term 'gaslighting'
• What boundaries are, how to set them, and how to know if yours have actually been violated
• How to spot a narcissist 
• The difference between having Narcissistic Personality Disorder and just having selfish qualities
• Red flags vs. garden-variety imperfections
• The definition and weaponization of terms like 'bipolar' and 'borderline'
• The overuse of the word 'triggered'
• Basic tips for navigating relationships beyond the therapy-speak
• And much more

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Additional Resources: 

• Navigating Intimacy: An Introductory Guide to Couples and Sex Therapy 

  Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets here!
Tickets are now available for an intimate live event with Dan on November 23rd as part of the Troutbeck Luminary Series. Join the conversation, participate in a guided meditation, and ask your questions during the Q&A. Click here to buy your ticket!
  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris Thanks to our sponsors: 

AT&T: Staying connected matters. That's why AT&T has connectivity you can depend on, or they will proactively make it right. Visit att.com/guarantee for details.
Airbnb: Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host.]]>4079false1041fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-your-ambition-rooted-in-trauma-christiane-wolf--75221961DanHarris.com Substack community.   Related Episodes: Peak Performance at Any Age | Christiane Wolf (Dharma Teacher/Doctor/Ultramarathoner) How to Outsmart Your Pain | Christiane Wolf

Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets here!

Tickets are now available for an intimate live event with Dan on November 23rd as part of the Troutbeck Luminary Series. Join the conversation, participate in a guided meditation, and ask your questions during the Q&A. Click here to buy your ticket!

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

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Airbnb: Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host.  ]]>7c1a0b6f-1132-4346-a108-a0335b503c87Sun, 02 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtWhat if the very thing you think is blocking your progress in meditation — or in life — is actually the doorway forward? In this conversation with Dr. Christiane Wolf, hosted by DJ Cashmere, we explore how to work with expectations, frustration, and...DanHarris.com Substack community.   Related Episodes: Peak Performance at Any Age | Christiane Wolf (Dharma Teacher/Doctor/Ultramarathoner) How to Outsmart Your Pain | Christiane Wolf

Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets here!

Tickets are now available for an intimate live event with Dan on November 23rd as part of the Troutbeck Luminary Series. Join the conversation, participate in a guided meditation, and ask your questions during the Q&A. Click here to buy your ticket!

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How to Handle Difficult People | Dawn Mauricio    Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets here!

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To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>ef4b7411-0abc-4f45-8caa-d86853344d5eFri, 31 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtIf your inner narrator won't give it a rest — constantly judging, narrating, or second-guessing you — you're in good company. In this live conversation from our weekly Substack sessions, Dan sits down with meditation teacher http://dawnmauricio.com/...Dawn Mauricio to explore how to work with the nonstop chatter in your mind. They dig into common pitfalls like self-judgment, overthinking, and the feeling that you're "failing" at meditation — and how small mindset shifts can turn those moments into wins. Dawn offers practical, kind, and often funny guidance for bringing gentleness and curiosity to your practice, whether your eyes are closed on the cushion or open while doomscrolling. Plus, Dan and Dawn swap tips on finding meditation community, celebrating awareness instead of berating yourself, and making mindfulness a little more doable — even when your mind won't shut up.   Related Episodes: Am I Meditating Correctly? Am I Doing the Right Kind?
How to Handle Difficult People | Dawn Mauricio    Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets here!

Tickets are now available for an intimate live event with Dan on November 23rd as part of the Troutbeck Luminary Series. Join the conversation, participate in a guided meditation, and ask your questions during the Q&A. Click here to buy your ticket!

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To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>2361false1039bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-stay-open-and-curious-even-when-you-re-exhausted-or-annoyed-sarah-ruhl--75221971Sarah Ruhl is an award-winning American playwright, author, essayist, and professor. Her latest book is Lessons from My Teachers: From Preschool to the Present.   In this episode we talk about:

• How to orient towards the world with an eagerness to learn 
• How to approach our lives not only as students, but also as teachers
• Unpacking the moment when "the student becomes the master"
• What does it mean to have a meditation teacher? 
• Being open to synchronicity or signs from the universe
• Is everything magic? 
• What Sarah's learned from the venerable psychiatrist Dr. Mark Epstein
• What it means to "leave an emotion alone"
  

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• A Deeply Healthy Kind of Perfectionism | Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo
• How To Find Joy In an Anxious World |Sara Bareilles and Dacher Keltner
• Sara Bareilles: Anxiety, Anger, and Art

  Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets here! 
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BetterHelp: If you're ready to find the right therapist for you, BetterHelp can help you start that journey. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/Happier.  ]]>056d7552-b8c4-40d2-984c-6ddbc21d714aWed, 29 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtAn antidote to boredom and stuckness. https://www.sarahruhlplaywright.com/https://www.sarahruhlplaywright.com/ is an award-winning American playwright, author, essayist, and professor. Her latest book is...Sarah Ruhl is an award-winning American playwright, author, essayist, and professor. Her latest book is Lessons from My Teachers: From Preschool to the Present.   In this episode we talk about:

• How to orient towards the world with an eagerness to learn 
• How to approach our lives not only as students, but also as teachers
• Unpacking the moment when "the student becomes the master"
• What does it mean to have a meditation teacher? 
• Being open to synchronicity or signs from the universe
• Is everything magic? 
• What Sarah's learned from the venerable psychiatrist Dr. Mark Epstein
• What it means to "leave an emotion alone"
  

Related Episodes: 

• A Deeply Healthy Kind of Perfectionism | Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo
• How To Find Joy In an Anxious World |Sara Bareilles and Dacher Keltner
• Sara Bareilles: Anxiety, Anger, and Art

  Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets here! 
  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris   Thanks to our sponsors: 

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BetterHelp: If you're ready to find the right therapist for you, BetterHelp can help you start that journey. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/Happier.  ]]>4495false1038fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/feeling-stuck-dull-flat-here-s-a-better-path-to-the-good-life-shigehiro-oishi--75221886Shigehiro Oishi is the Marshall Field IV Professor of Psychology at the University of Chicago. He is one of the foremost authorities on happiness, meaning, and culture. His newest book is Life in Three Dimensions: How Curiosity, Exploration, and Experience Make a Fuller, Better Life.   In this episode we talk about:

• How our obsession with productivity is flattening and dulling our lives
• The definitions of both happiness and meaning—both of which have, until now, been considered the main paths to a good life 
• The potential downsides of pursuing happiness and meaning 
• Shige introduces his third path to a good life—psychological richness 
• Skills for developing psychological richness
• Tools for becoming more playful
• The difficult balance between detachment and healthy ambition 
• How to reframe adverse experiences
• Re-storying tools for reframing the "hard shit" in our lives
• And much more
  
  

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets here!   Tickets are now available for an intimate live event with Dan on November 23rd as part of the Troutbeck Luminary Series. Join the conversation, participate in a guided meditation, and ask your questions during the Q&A. Click here to buy your ticket!   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris     Thanks to our sponsor: 

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]]>04f5a458-db64-4397-a4dc-994f6fa5e553Mon, 27 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtAn often overlooked secret, from a U. Chicago happiness expert.   https://psychology.uchicago.edu/directory/shigehiro-oishi is the Marshall Field IV Professor of Psychology at the University of Chicago. He is one of the foremost authorities on...Shigehiro Oishi is the Marshall Field IV Professor of Psychology at the University of Chicago. He is one of the foremost authorities on happiness, meaning, and culture. His newest book is Life in Three Dimensions: How Curiosity, Exploration, and Experience Make a Fuller, Better Life.   In this episode we talk about:

• How our obsession with productivity is flattening and dulling our lives
• The definitions of both happiness and meaning—both of which have, until now, been considered the main paths to a good life 
• The potential downsides of pursuing happiness and meaning 
• Shige introduces his third path to a good life—psychological richness 
• Skills for developing psychological richness
• Tools for becoming more playful
• The difficult balance between detachment and healthy ambition 
• How to reframe adverse experiences
• Re-storying tools for reframing the "hard shit" in our lives
• And much more
  
  

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets here!   Tickets are now available for an intimate live event with Dan on November 23rd as part of the Troutbeck Luminary Series. Join the conversation, participate in a guided meditation, and ask your questions during the Q&A. Click here to buy your ticket!   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris     Thanks to our sponsor: 

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]]>4245false1037fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-communicate-effectively-with-other-human-beings--75221877Think Fast, Talk Smart. In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Dan and host Matt Abrahams discuss how mindfulness can transform our communication, sharing strategies for deeper listening, responding versus reacting, and reflecting what others say back to them. "Relationships are the most important aspect of your happiness," Dan says. "The quality of those connections goes up when you're less stuck in your own head."
Episode References:

Dan Harris: https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/dan-harris/ Dan's Books: http://fastersmarter.io/10-percent-happier

https://fastersmarter.io/meditation-for-fidgety-skeptics


https://www.fastersmarter.io/179-communication-happiness-wellbeing-finding-positive-in-negative-emotions/
https://www.fastersmarter.io/180-unlocking-your-future-self-communication-happiness-wellbeing/
https://www.fastersmarter.io/181-why-happiness-is-a-direction-not-a-destination-communication-happiness-wellbeing/
https://www.fastersmarter.io/182-stop-chasing-time-and-start-owning-it-communication-happiness-wellbeing/   Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets here! Tickets are now available for an intimate live event with Dan on November 23rd as part of the Troutbeck Luminary Series. Join the conversation, participate in a guided meditation, and ask your questions during the Q&A. Click here to buy your ticket! Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
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]]>f01c88d4-528a-4333-a730-94bbb7afb3d5Sun, 26 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtSharing an episode featuring Dan from a podcast we love, https://www.fastersmarter.io/. In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Dan and host Matt Abrahams discuss how mindfulness can transform our communication, sharing strategies for deeper...Think Fast, Talk Smart. In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Dan and host Matt Abrahams discuss how mindfulness can transform our communication, sharing strategies for deeper listening, responding versus reacting, and reflecting what others say back to them. "Relationships are the most important aspect of your happiness," Dan says. "The quality of those connections goes up when you're less stuck in your own head."
Episode References:

Dan Harris: https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/dan-harris/ Dan's Books: http://fastersmarter.io/10-percent-happier

https://fastersmarter.io/meditation-for-fidgety-skeptics


https://www.fastersmarter.io/179-communication-happiness-wellbeing-finding-positive-in-negative-emotions/
https://www.fastersmarter.io/180-unlocking-your-future-self-communication-happiness-wellbeing/
https://www.fastersmarter.io/181-why-happiness-is-a-direction-not-a-destination-communication-happiness-wellbeing/
https://www.fastersmarter.io/182-stop-chasing-time-and-start-owning-it-communication-happiness-wellbeing/   Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets here! Tickets are now available for an intimate live event with Dan on November 23rd as part of the Troutbeck Luminary Series. Join the conversation, participate in a guided meditation, and ask your questions during the Q&A. Click here to buy your ticket! Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
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]]>1546false1036bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-you-feel-like-everybody-sucks-here-s-a-10-minute-pain-reliever--75221874DanHarris.com.  Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets here! Tickets are now available for an intimate live event with Dan on November 23rd as part of the Troutbeck Luminary Series. Join the conversation, participate in a guided meditation, and ask your questions during the Q&A. Click here to buy your ticket!

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 BetterHelp: If you're ready to find the right therapist for you, BetterHelp can help you start that journey. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/Happier.   ]]>4cd115a1-042b-48e7-83ac-85a8903f85e5Fri, 24 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtIf the idea of "sending love to all beings" makes you roll your eyes, this episode is for you. Dan leads a guided meditation, suitable for all levels of experience. Originally recorded during one of our live sangha gatherings on Substack, which are...DanHarris.com.  Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets here! Tickets are now available for an intimate live event with Dan on November 23rd as part of the Troutbeck Luminary Series. Join the conversation, participate in a guided meditation, and ask your questions during the Q&A. Click here to buy your ticket!

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 BetterHelp: If you're ready to find the right therapist for you, BetterHelp can help you start that journey. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/Happier.   ]]>777false1035bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-perform-under-pressure-with-both-peace-and-confidence-jim-murphy--75221979Jim Murphy is a Performance Coach to some of the best athletes and leaders in the world. In addition to coaching professional athletes and executives, Murphy is the president of the Inner Excellence Freedom Project whose mission is to build communities to alleviate spiritual and physical poverty around the world.   In this episode we talk about:

• A counterintuitive secret to performing under pressure
• How to "relanguage" the story you tell about yourself
• A crucial life question that everyone should be asking themselves
• Practical tools for "inner excellence"
• Jim's Four Daily Goals
• Cultivating non-attachment to results 
• How to be less afraid of fear
• The "expect nothing" rule 
• And the role of faith in his life

  Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here!   Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets here!   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris   Thanks to our sponsors: 

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Function: Our first 1000 listeners get a $100 credit toward their membership. Visit www.functionhealth.com/Happier or use the gift code Happier100 at signup to own your health. Fabletics:  Treat yourself to gear that looks good, feels good, and doesn't break the bank. Go to fabletics.com/Happier, sign up as a VIP and get 80% off everything.]]>beb3b20a-31ea-4e1e-8cd5-5d7538be995bWed, 22 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtA performance coach and bestselling author shares practical tools for thriving in crisis, shaving down the ego, and designing the life you want.   #1 New York Times bestselling author https://innerexcellence.com/ is a Performance Coach to some of the...Jim Murphy is a Performance Coach to some of the best athletes and leaders in the world. In addition to coaching professional athletes and executives, Murphy is the president of the Inner Excellence Freedom Project whose mission is to build communities to alleviate spiritual and physical poverty around the world.   In this episode we talk about:

• A counterintuitive secret to performing under pressure
• How to "relanguage" the story you tell about yourself
• A crucial life question that everyone should be asking themselves
• Practical tools for "inner excellence"
• Jim's Four Daily Goals
• Cultivating non-attachment to results 
• How to be less afraid of fear
• The "expect nothing" rule 
• And the role of faith in his life

  Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here!   Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets here!   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris   Thanks to our sponsors: 

AT&T: Staying connected matters. That's why AT&T has connectivity you can depend on, or they will proactively make it right. Visit att.com/guarantee for details.

Function: Our first 1000 listeners get a $100 credit toward their membership. Visit www.functionhealth.com/Happier or use the gift code Happier100 at signup to own your health. Fabletics:  Treat yourself to gear that looks good, feels good, and doesn't break the bank. Go to fabletics.com/Happier, sign up as a VIP and get 80% off everything.]]>4852false1034fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-getting-out-of-your-head-annie-murphy-paul--75221931Annie Murphy Paul is a science writer and TED speaker. Her latest book is The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain.
In this episode we talk about:

• Why upgrading your mind involves more than just using your head.
• How our bodies, surroundings, and relationships all have the power to enhance our thinking.
• Practical strategies for "thinking with the body," including interoception, the role of intuition, movement breaks, and even fidgeting.
• The importance of gesture and movement—why sitting perfectly still actually makes thinking harder for many of us.
• Tips for "thinking with your surroundings"—from stepping outdoors to using evocative objects and whiteboards to organize your ideas.
• The social side of thinking: how to learn from experts, think with peers, and harness the intelligence of groups.
• The challenges—and potential—of group collaboration, avoiding the pitfalls of groupthink, and fostering what psychologists call "groupiness."
• The concept of "extension inequality": why access to the resources that enhance thinking—like nature, movement, and mentorship—is not distributed equally, and why that matters.
• And finally, why returning to the way kids learn—using hands, bodies, play, and connection—might actually be good for all of us.

  Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here!
  Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets here!   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris.  ]]>cbf28413-4fc8-45f4-a46a-8e1f4f04ea2eMon, 20 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtAn acclaimed science writer on how to upgrade your mind by using more than your head. https://anniemurphypaul.com/ is a science writer and TED speaker. Her latest book is https://anniemurphypaul.com/books/the-extended-mind/. In this episode we talk...Annie Murphy Paul is a science writer and TED speaker. Her latest book is The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain.
In this episode we talk about:

• Why upgrading your mind involves more than just using your head.
• How our bodies, surroundings, and relationships all have the power to enhance our thinking.
• Practical strategies for "thinking with the body," including interoception, the role of intuition, movement breaks, and even fidgeting.
• The importance of gesture and movement—why sitting perfectly still actually makes thinking harder for many of us.
• Tips for "thinking with your surroundings"—from stepping outdoors to using evocative objects and whiteboards to organize your ideas.
• The social side of thinking: how to learn from experts, think with peers, and harness the intelligence of groups.
• The challenges—and potential—of group collaboration, avoiding the pitfalls of groupthink, and fostering what psychologists call "groupiness."
• The concept of "extension inequality": why access to the resources that enhance thinking—like nature, movement, and mentorship—is not distributed equally, and why that matters.
• And finally, why returning to the way kids learn—using hands, bodies, play, and connection—might actually be good for all of us.

  Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here!
  Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets here!   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris.  ]]>3581false1033fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-can-i-meditate-or-do-anything-else-when-i-m-in-pain-sebene-selassie--75221910here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more at eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party-2025.   Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets here!    To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris   Thanks to our sponsor:
Airbnb: Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host.  ]]>2b8c7a9f-fd11-4ce8-9892-836e9d57225aSun, 19 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtA longtime cancer survivor — and our Teacher of the Month — has some suggestions for working with pain.   Join Dan's online community http://www.danharris.com/ Follow Dan on social: https://bit.ly/3tGigG5, https://bit.ly/3FOA84J Subscribe to our...here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more at eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party-2025.   Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets here!    To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris   Thanks to our sponsor:
Airbnb: Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host.  ]]>1393false1032bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/telling-harsh-stories-to-yourself-about-yourself-how-to-rewrite-the-narrative-allison-sweet-grant--75221927Allison Sweet Grant, graduate with dual master's degrees from the University of Michigan, is a psychiatric nurse practitioner, turned author. She has been published in The New York Times and The Atlantic. She is the author of two children's picture books, The Gift Inside the Box and Leif and the Fall, co-authored with her husband Adam Grant. I Am the Cage is her debut novel.

In this episode we talk about:

• The impact of your childhood trauma on your adult relationships
• The concept of the "junk drawer" (a metaphor for all the pain, self-doubt, and anxiety you might try to compartmentalize)
• Writing as a tool for self-acceptance and self-compassion 
• How to re-write your own story and where to start 
• Practical meditation tools to quiet the mind 
• The role of cathartic visualization 
• Dealing with imposter syndrome 
• And more

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here!   Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets here!

To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris.   Thanks to our sponsors: 
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Airbnb: Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host.  ]]>32de88d5-b9d4-418d-bfb8-c9f5227cdb22Fri, 17 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtNobody makes it out of childhood unscathed. Here's a guide to letting go of the past.   https://www.allisonsweetgrant.com/ graduate with dual master's degrees from the University of Michigan, is a psychiatric nurse practitioner, turned author. She has...Allison Sweet Grant, graduate with dual master's degrees from the University of Michigan, is a psychiatric nurse practitioner, turned author. She has been published in The New York Times and The Atlantic. She is the author of two children's picture books, The Gift Inside the Box and Leif and the Fall, co-authored with her husband Adam Grant. I Am the Cage is her debut novel.

In this episode we talk about:

• The impact of your childhood trauma on your adult relationships
• The concept of the "junk drawer" (a metaphor for all the pain, self-doubt, and anxiety you might try to compartmentalize)
• Writing as a tool for self-acceptance and self-compassion 
• How to re-write your own story and where to start 
• Practical meditation tools to quiet the mind 
• The role of cathartic visualization 
• Dealing with imposter syndrome 
• And more

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Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here!   Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets here!

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Airbnb: Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host.  ]]>2788false1031bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-there-such-a-thing-as-healthy-shame-and-embarrassment-joanna-hardy--75221935JoAnna Hardy has practiced in multiple traditions since 1999. She is currently a meditation trainer at Apple Fitness+, a visiting teacher at Black Being LA, a visiting retreat teacher at Insight Meditation Society, and about to embark on a new mystery journey!  In this episode we talk about:

• Sila, the Buddhist code of ethics
• Concepts such as right livelihood and right speech 
• Why we lie
• The power of Buddhist tattoos 
• Hiri and Otappa (AKA healthy shame and healthy embarrassment)

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• The Surprising Power of "Healthy Embarrassment" | Koshin Paley Ellison
• The Selfish Case for Being Ethical | Eugene Cash

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Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here!   Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets here! 


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Function: Our first 1000 listeners get a $100 credit toward their membership. Visit www.functionhealth.com/Happier or use the gift code Happier100 at signup to own your health.]]>3af1f252-bb12-4eb1-a7be-12fbbc561b8dWed, 15 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtA Buddhist recipe for speaking, working, and living in a way that will make you happy. https://www.joannahardy.org/ has practiced in multiple traditions since 1999. She is currently a meditation trainer at https://www.apple.com/apple-fitness-plus/, a...JoAnna Hardy has practiced in multiple traditions since 1999. She is currently a meditation trainer at Apple Fitness+, a visiting teacher at Black Being LA, a visiting retreat teacher at Insight Meditation Society, and about to embark on a new mystery journey!  In this episode we talk about:

• Sila, the Buddhist code of ethics
• Concepts such as right livelihood and right speech 
• Why we lie
• The power of Buddhist tattoos 
• Hiri and Otappa (AKA healthy shame and healthy embarrassment)

Related Episodes:

• How to Speak Clearly, Calmly, and Without Alienating People | Dan Clurman and Mudita Nisker
• Oren Jay Sofer, Practicing Mindful Communication
• The Buddha's 8-Part Manual for a Good Life | Brother Pháp Dung
• The Surprising Power of "Healthy Embarrassment" | Koshin Paley Ellison
• The Selfish Case for Being Ethical | Eugene Cash

  Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here!   Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets here! 


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AT&T: Staying connected matters. That's why AT&T has connectivity you can depend on, or they will proactively make it right. Visit 4689false1030fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-handle-the-parts-of-yourself-that-you-wish-didn-t-exist-satya-doyle-byock--75221960Satya Doyle Byock is a psychotherapist and educator focused on the relationship with the unconscious. She is the director of The Salome Institute of Jungian Studies and the author of the book Quarterlife: The Search for Self in Early Adulthood. She writes weekly and hosts regular workshops on her Substack, Self & Society.  In this episode we talk about:

• The vast impact of Carl Jung's work
• What separates Freud and Jung
• The connection between Jung's ideas and Buddhism
• Practical exercises to help us resolve the tension between safety and meaning – between stability and taking a walk on the wild side
• Dreamwork: what it is, why we should do it, and the "how to"
• The perks of making the unconscious feel seen 

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Additional Resources: 

• Satya's Substack, Self & Society. 
• Satya's new year-round program in Jungian Psychology and Myth (registration opens December 1; class begins February 2026)

Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here! Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets here! 
To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>348d1664-c831-438f-b50d-c10e869b7196Mon, 13 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtHow to do "shadow work," interpret your dreams, and find your "self." http://satyabyock.com/ is a psychotherapist and educator focused on the relationship with the unconscious. She is the director of https://salomeinstitute.com/ and the author of the...Satya Doyle Byock is a psychotherapist and educator focused on the relationship with the unconscious. She is the director of The Salome Institute of Jungian Studies and the author of the book Quarterlife: The Search for Self in Early Adulthood. She writes weekly and hosts regular workshops on her Substack, Self & Society.  In this episode we talk about:

• The vast impact of Carl Jung's work
• What separates Freud and Jung
• The connection between Jung's ideas and Buddhism
• Practical exercises to help us resolve the tension between safety and meaning – between stability and taking a walk on the wild side
• Dreamwork: what it is, why we should do it, and the "how to"
• The perks of making the unconscious feel seen 

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
Additional Resources: 

• Satya's Substack, Self & Society. 
• Satya's new year-round program in Jungian Psychology and Myth (registration opens December 1; class begins February 2026)

Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here! Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets here! 
To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>3984false1029fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-figure-out-what-you-actually-need-right-now-meditation-with-sebene-selassie--75221973DanHarris.com. Like any good drug dealer, the first taste is free – so today, we're giving you a sample of what you can expect for the rest of the month.

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• Sebene Selassie On: Resiliency, Rewriting Your Patterns and Finding a Teacher Who Speaks to You

  Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more at eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party-2025. Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets here!   Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
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 BetterHelp: If you're ready to find the right therapist for you, BetterHelp can help you start that journey. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/Happier. ]]>c72231a3-4551-4701-9965-3c3515d43189Sun, 12 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtListening to your body… easier said than done? Sebene Selassie is here to help.  All this month, we're sharing custom guided meditations from our teacher of the month, Sebene Selassie exclusively available at http://danharris.com/. Like any good drug...DanHarris.com. Like any good drug dealer, the first taste is free – so today, we're giving you a sample of what you can expect for the rest of the month.

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• Sebene Selassie On: Resiliency, Rewriting Your Patterns and Finding a Teacher Who Speaks to You

  Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more at eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party-2025. Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets here!   Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
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 BetterHelp: If you're ready to find the right therapist for you, BetterHelp can help you start that journey. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/Happier. ]]>813false1028bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/three-strategies-for-getting-over-yourself-joseph-goldstein--75221932

The framework for understanding the three proliferating tendencies; the basic building blocks of our experience in the world

Six things that make up what the Buddha called "the all" 

What non-self means and why it's essential to the Buddhist teaching of liberation

The two levels of truth: conventional and ultimate

Why language is so important in conditioning how we experience things 

How the three proliferating tendencies provide a very practical guide to understanding how we manufacture our own suffering

  Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here! Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets here!  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris Thank you to our sponsor:
Airbnb: Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host.  ]]>042e4cf6-e97a-4080-9250-4767194aed2aFri, 10 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtEvery year, Joseph Goldstein does a three month silent meditation retreat by himself at his home in Massachusetts. In this conversation you're about to hear, Joseph had just emerged from one such retreat with a bunch of thoughts on what are called the...

The framework for understanding the three proliferating tendencies; the basic building blocks of our experience in the world

Six things that make up what the Buddha called "the all" 

What non-self means and why it's essential to the Buddhist teaching of liberation

The two levels of truth: conventional and ultimate

Why language is so important in conditioning how we experience things 

How the three proliferating tendencies provide a very practical guide to understanding how we manufacture our own suffering

  Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here! Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets here!  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris Thank you to our sponsor:
Airbnb: Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host.  ]]>4592false1027bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-find-calm-in-a-world-on-fire-pico-iyer--75221965Pico Iyer is the acclaimed and bestselling author of more than a dozen books translated into twenty-three languages, most recently the nationally bestselling Aflame: Learning from Silence.  In this episode we talk about:

• Why and how Pico found himself spending a lot of time at a silent monastery
• What he's learned about the power and potency of silence 
• Why so many of us fear silence
• When silence is a tonic, and when it's a weapon or shield 
• Why taking time out of your life is deeply beneficial — both for you and the people around you 
• How Pico takes what he learns at the monastery into his daily life 
• A wise approach to the news 
• Travel as a tool for transformation

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   Additional Resources: 

• Pico Iyer Journeys
• Pico Iyer TED Talks

  Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here!   Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets here!    To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>16958ecc-a4d2-44ae-9baf-479e6682c8cdWed, 08 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtThe antidote to a noisy, chaotic world. https://picoiyer.com/ is the acclaimed and bestselling author of more than a dozen books translated into twenty-three languages, most recently the nationally bestselling...Pico Iyer is the acclaimed and bestselling author of more than a dozen books translated into twenty-three languages, most recently the nationally bestselling Aflame: Learning from Silence.  In this episode we talk about:

• Why and how Pico found himself spending a lot of time at a silent monastery
• What he's learned about the power and potency of silence 
• Why so many of us fear silence
• When silence is a tonic, and when it's a weapon or shield 
• Why taking time out of your life is deeply beneficial — both for you and the people around you 
• How Pico takes what he learns at the monastery into his daily life 
• A wise approach to the news 
• Travel as a tool for transformation

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   Additional Resources: 

• Pico Iyer Journeys
• Pico Iyer TED Talks

  Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here!   Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets here!    To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>4163false1026fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-you-a-grudge-holder-or-a-revenge-seeker-here-s-how-it-s-hurting-you-and-how-to-get-over-it-james-kimmel-jr--75221929James Kimmel, Jr. is a lecturer in psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine, an expert on revenge, a lawyer, and the founder and co-director of the Yale Collaborative for Motive Control Studies. He is the creator of The Nonjustice System, the Miracle Court app, and SavingCain.org for recovering from grievances and revenge desires and preventing mass violence. His most recent book is The Science of Revenge: Understanding the World's Deadliest Addiction—and How to Overcome It.

In this episode we talk about:

• The horrific and violent bullying he endured as a child—which provoked his interest in the subject of revenge
• The connection between revenge and addiction 
• Our evolutionary programming for revenge
• Practical strategies for when you feel wronged
• How to seek justice without revenge
• An antidote to revenge cravings
• And much more

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here!

To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>f5510e15-04ca-4b91-91d5-ecbf89c2597bMon, 06 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtThe psychology and neuroscience of revenge.   https://www.jameskimmeljr.com/ is a lecturer in psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine, an expert on revenge, a lawyer, and the founder and co-director of the Yale Collaborative for Motive Control...James Kimmel, Jr. is a lecturer in psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine, an expert on revenge, a lawyer, and the founder and co-director of the Yale Collaborative for Motive Control Studies. He is the creator of The Nonjustice System, the Miracle Court app, and SavingCain.org for recovering from grievances and revenge desires and preventing mass violence. His most recent book is The Science of Revenge: Understanding the World's Deadliest Addiction—and How to Overcome It.

In this episode we talk about:

• The horrific and violent bullying he endured as a child—which provoked his interest in the subject of revenge
• The connection between revenge and addiction 
• Our evolutionary programming for revenge
• Practical strategies for when you feel wronged
• How to seek justice without revenge
• An antidote to revenge cravings
• And much more

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here!

To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>4323false1025fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sebene-selassie-on-resiliency-rewriting-your-patterns-and-finding-a-teacher-who-speaks-to-you--75221898DanHarris.com. For the month of October, those meditations will come from Sebene Selassie, a Buddhist teacher in the Insight Meditation tradition.  In this episode, you'll hear our executive producer, DJ Cashmere, in conversation with Sebene, who shares her backstory: how she first came to Buddhism and meditation, some of the challenges in her life, and what she hopes to bring to the 10% Happier community this month. 
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Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here!   Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets here!

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris   Thanks to today's sponsor:

Airbnb: Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host.  ]]>b911bf52-5abe-4ea2-923e-a3f51e293d6cSun, 05 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtWe're in the midst of an exciting evolution of the overall 10% Happier project. In our quest to make this podcast more actionable – to help you operationalize all the game-changing ideas you encounter on this pod – we're now offering guided...DanHarris.com. For the month of October, those meditations will come from Sebene Selassie, a Buddhist teacher in the Insight Meditation tradition.  In this episode, you'll hear our executive producer, DJ Cashmere, in conversation with Sebene, who shares her backstory: how she first came to Buddhism and meditation, some of the challenges in her life, and what she hopes to bring to the 10% Happier community this month. 
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• Sebene Selassie, a Life of Service While Fighting Breast Cancer
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Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here!   Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets here!

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

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Airbnb: Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host.  ]]>1402false1024bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-all-need-to-make-money-and-interact-with-capitalism-is-there-a-non-icky-way-to-do-it-david-gelles--75221967Dirtbag Billionaire," reveals how Yvon Chouinard turned Patagonia into one of the world's most remarkable companies.    In this episode we talk about:

• What a 'dirtbag' means 
• The innovative ways in which Chouinard ran his company 
• The question of whether or not capitalism can be "done right"
• How to talk to your kids about about capitalism 
• Whether or not capitalism and the Dharma can co-exist
• Advice on how to live in a capitalist system
• How much time the species has left before we need to get our shit together on climate
• And more

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Additional Resources: 

• David's first 10% Happier interview

Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here!

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Stitch Fix: Get started today with stitchfix.com/happier and get 20% off your first order when you buy five or more items.

Airbnb: Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host.  ]]>bcd81a38-494a-4277-8af7-851d402a9748Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtA playbook for finding financial success without compromising your values.   David Gelles is a bestselling author and a climate correspondent for The New York Times. His new book,...Dirtbag Billionaire," reveals how Yvon Chouinard turned Patagonia into one of the world's most remarkable companies.    In this episode we talk about:

• What a 'dirtbag' means 
• The innovative ways in which Chouinard ran his company 
• The question of whether or not capitalism can be "done right"
• How to talk to your kids about about capitalism 
• Whether or not capitalism and the Dharma can co-exist
• Advice on how to live in a capitalist system
• How much time the species has left before we need to get our shit together on climate
• And more

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Additional Resources: 

• David's first 10% Happier interview

Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here!

To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris.

Thanks to today's sponsors:

Stitch Fix: Get started today with stitchfix.com/happier and get 20% off your first order when you buy five or more items.

Airbnb: Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host.  ]]>3012false1023bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-buddhist-secret-for-calm-energy-and-handling-obnoxious-people-trudy-goodman--75221984Trudy Goodman, Ph.D., is the founding teacher of InsightLA and cofounder of The Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy. Trudy has trained in mindfulness and Zen since 1973, holds a graduate degree in developmental psychology from Harvard, and is widely known for her role as the voice of Trudy the Love Barbarian in the Netflix series The Midnight Gospel.  In this episode we talk about:

• How to trust yourself 
• Why Trudy is interested in this topic of self-trust
• Why Trudy doesn't love the word "enlightenment", but does want to make the concept more accessible
• What self-love does — and doesn't — look like, especially in a Buddhist context
• Staying steady in uncertain times
• Intuition and trusting yourself 
• The importance of getting out of your own bubble and differentiating between your opinions and values 
• The connection between forgiveness and trusting yourself

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• How to Thrive in Love: Buddhist Secrets to Transform Your Relationships with Jack Kornfield and Trudy Goodman
  

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To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>4a0ec5e2-40e8-4eda-81e1-7fdd5178d1c9Wed, 01 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtHow to stay calm and steady in uncertain times. https://www.trudygoodman.com/, Ph.D., is the founding teacher of https://insightla.org/ and cofounder of https://meditationandpsychotherapy.org/ Trudy has trained in mindfulness and Zen since 1973, holds...Trudy Goodman, Ph.D., is the founding teacher of InsightLA and cofounder of The Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy. Trudy has trained in mindfulness and Zen since 1973, holds a graduate degree in developmental psychology from Harvard, and is widely known for her role as the voice of Trudy the Love Barbarian in the Netflix series The Midnight Gospel.  In this episode we talk about:

• How to trust yourself 
• Why Trudy is interested in this topic of self-trust
• Why Trudy doesn't love the word "enlightenment", but does want to make the concept more accessible
• What self-love does — and doesn't — look like, especially in a Buddhist context
• Staying steady in uncertain times
• Intuition and trusting yourself 
• The importance of getting out of your own bubble and differentiating between your opinions and values 
• The connection between forgiveness and trusting yourself

  Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
  Additional Resources: 

• InsightLA 
• How to Thrive in Love: Buddhist Secrets to Transform Your Relationships with Jack Kornfield and Trudy Goodman
  

Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here!
To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>4059false1022fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-lying-to-yourself-a-little-can-improve-your-relationships-and-make-the-world-feel-less-insane-shankar-vedantam--75221916
My guest today is here to valiantly make the case that delusion -- or self-deception -- has an upside. Many upsides, in fact. While he concedes that self-deception can, of course, be massively harmful, he argues that it also plays a vital role in our success and wellbeing, and that it holds together friendships, marriages, and nations. Understanding this, he says, can make you happier, more effective, and -- crucially -- more empathetic with people with whom you disagree.

Shankar Vedantam is the host of the popular podcast and radio show Hidden Brain. His latest book is called Useful Delusions: The Power and Paradox of the Self-Deceiving Brain.

In this episode we talk about:

• the many ways our brains filter and alter our perception of reality
• why we evolved for a robust capacity to lie to ourselves
• and how his research on delusions has colored his view of the chaos and confusion of our modern world. 

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]]>1110e590-fd13-4902-a2ee-358cdfc36092Mon, 29 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtAnyone with a passing familiarity with Buddhism will know that "delusion" is rarely, if ever, mentioned in a positive way. In fact, the Buddha included delusion (aka: confusion about the way things really are) on his list of "the three poisons." The...
My guest today is here to valiantly make the case that delusion -- or self-deception -- has an upside. Many upsides, in fact. While he concedes that self-deception can, of course, be massively harmful, he argues that it also plays a vital role in our success and wellbeing, and that it holds together friendships, marriages, and nations. Understanding this, he says, can make you happier, more effective, and -- crucially -- more empathetic with people with whom you disagree.

Shankar Vedantam is the host of the popular podcast and radio show Hidden Brain. His latest book is called Useful Delusions: The Power and Paradox of the Self-Deceiving Brain.

In this episode we talk about:

• the many ways our brains filter and alter our perception of reality
• why we evolved for a robust capacity to lie to ourselves
• and how his research on delusions has colored his view of the chaos and confusion of our modern world. 

  Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris   SPONSORS:  Bumble: Thinking about dating again? Take this as your sign and start your love story on Bumble.   

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]]>4265false1021fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/zen-ways-to-build-routines-concentrate-your-mind-and-simplify-your-life--75221923
In this installment, Brother Phap Huu and Jo discuss the true meaning of Zen, finding beauty and meaning in simplicity, and how to practice so in everyday life. Also, what does it mean to be part of a Zen tradition? And how do we practice Zen? How do we see the world 'through the eyes of Zen'?

The conversation also touches upon the cultivation of mindfulness, concentration, and insight; the importance of humility; finding beauty in the mundane; the sacredness of objects and spaces; the role of rituals and routines; the balance between sophistication and simplicity in one's spiritual practice; and much more.

The episode concludes with a short meditation, guided by Brother Phap Huu, on being present and grateful for the wonders of life.

Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here!   Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris
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In this installment, Brother Phap Huu and Jo discuss the true meaning of Zen, finding beauty and meaning in simplicity, and how to practice so in everyday life. Also, what does it mean to be part of a Zen tradition? And how do we practice Zen? How do we see the world 'through the eyes of Zen'?

The conversation also touches upon the cultivation of mindfulness, concentration, and insight; the importance of humility; finding beauty in the mundane; the sacredness of objects and spaces; the role of rituals and routines; the balance between sophistication and simplicity in one's spiritual practice; and much more.

The episode concludes with a short meditation, guided by Brother Phap Huu, on being present and grateful for the wonders of life.

Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here!   Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris
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Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more at eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party-2025.   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris   SPONSORS:  Odoo: Discover how you can take your business to the next level by visiting odoo.com. Modern management made simple.]]>70dd5e22-8f15-48b3-a62a-cfab04526229Fri, 26 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtBecause even doing the dishes can be an opportunity to wake up. We're bringing you some of our favorite gems from the archives, as chosen by our staff. This week, we're hearing from dharma teacher Kamala Masters as chosen by our executive producer DJ... How To Be Okay No Matter What | Kamala Masters   Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more at eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party-2025.   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris   SPONSORS:  Odoo: Discover how you can take your business to the next level by visiting odoo.com. Modern management made simple.]]>1199false1019bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brene-brown-on-how-to-succeed-without-being-a-bullying-bullshitting-power-hungry-jerk-face--75221950Brené Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston, where she holds the Huffington Foundation Endowed Chair at the Graduate College of Social Work. She is the author of six #1 New York Times bestsellers and the host of two award-winning podcasts.    In this episode we talk about:

• The inspiration behind her new book (it involves a fateful game of pickleball)
• The importance of building a strong "core" rather than operating from a place of dysfunction or fear
• How to achieve sovereignty over your nervous system
• Brené's "above the line" / "below the line" practice
• How language acts as an indicator light for our emotions
• The role of our values and how to operationalize them
• Why we shit talk other people
• How to build your capacity for paradoxical thinking 
• And more

Related Episodes:

• You're Doing Feelings Wrong
• Vulnerability: The Key to Courage

  Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Additional Resources: 

• Values Exercise

Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here!

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Odoo: Discover how you can take your business to the next level by visiting odoo.com. Modern management made simple.]]>3746b3b1-6282-46f4-a695-077c41451381Wed, 24 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtA toolkit for navigating your fears, finding your "core," and having sovereignty over your nervous system.   https://brenebrown.com/ is a research professor at the University of Houston, where she holds the Huffington Foundation Endowed Chair at the...Brené Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston, where she holds the Huffington Foundation Endowed Chair at the Graduate College of Social Work. She is the author of six #1 New York Times bestsellers and the host of two award-winning podcasts.    In this episode we talk about:

• The inspiration behind her new book (it involves a fateful game of pickleball)
• The importance of building a strong "core" rather than operating from a place of dysfunction or fear
• How to achieve sovereignty over your nervous system
• Brené's "above the line" / "below the line" practice
• How language acts as an indicator light for our emotions
• The role of our values and how to operationalize them
• Why we shit talk other people
• How to build your capacity for paradoxical thinking 
• And more

Related Episodes:

• You're Doing Feelings Wrong
• Vulnerability: The Key to Courage

  Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Additional Resources: 

• Values Exercise

Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here!

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Odoo: Discover how you can take your business to the next level by visiting odoo.com. Modern management made simple.]]>4463false1018fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-live-well-even-amidst-failure-uncertainty-loss-and-physical-pain-kieran-setiya--75221982Under the Net. In this episode we talk about:

• How Kieran became interested in practical philosophy (and philosophy more generally)
• A brief history of philosophy 
• The connection between philosophy and self-help
• Whether Buddhism is a philosophy?
• The upside of missing out (as opposed to FOMO) 
• Kieran's mild beef with the Stoics
• techniques for dealing with grief and loss 
• Why living well is not the same as feeling happy
• The connection between Plato, Aristotle and contemporary influencers today 
• How to deal with physical adversity 
• Navigating failure 
• Kieran's case for meditation 
• Operationalizing the cliché of "enjoying the process" rather than the outcome
• How to deal with the injustices of the world
  
  

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   On Sunday, September 21st from 1-5pm ET, join Dan and Leslie Booker at the New York Insight Meditation Center in NYC as they lead a workshop titled, "Heavily Meditated – The Dharma of Depression + Anxiety." This event is both in-person and online. Sign up here! Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here! SPONSORS:

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To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>ac365f64-f187-4dcd-ab13-9d5192933514Mon, 22 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtPractical ways to lead a good life.  Kieran Setiya is the Peter de Florez Professor of Philosophy at MIT, where he works on ethics and related questions about human agency and human knowledge. He is the author of Midlife: A Philosophical Guide and...Under the Net. In this episode we talk about:

• How Kieran became interested in practical philosophy (and philosophy more generally)
• A brief history of philosophy 
• The connection between philosophy and self-help
• Whether Buddhism is a philosophy?
• The upside of missing out (as opposed to FOMO) 
• Kieran's mild beef with the Stoics
• techniques for dealing with grief and loss 
• Why living well is not the same as feeling happy
• The connection between Plato, Aristotle and contemporary influencers today 
• How to deal with physical adversity 
• Navigating failure 
• Kieran's case for meditation 
• Operationalizing the cliché of "enjoying the process" rather than the outcome
• How to deal with the injustices of the world
  
  

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   On Sunday, September 21st from 1-5pm ET, join Dan and Leslie Booker at the New York Insight Meditation Center in NYC as they lead a workshop titled, "Heavily Meditated – The Dharma of Depression + Anxiety." This event is both in-person and online. Sign up here! Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here! SPONSORS:

Bumble: Thinking about dating again? Take this as your sign and start your love story on Bumble.   
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To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>4704false1017fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-make-time-for-the-things-you-actually-care-about-vinny-ferraro--75221957here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more at eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party-2025.   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris   SPONSORS: 
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Odoo: Discover how you can take your business to the next level by visiting odoo.com. Modern management made simple.  ]]>881a533b-df5a-4c43-92aa-60013323fa1fSun, 21 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtOur Teacher of the Month answers a common question: how do I find the time to meditate? Vinny turns this question on its head, and his answer might surprise you.   Join Dan's online community http://www.danharris.com/ Follow Dan on social:...here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more at eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party-2025.   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris   SPONSORS: 
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Odoo: Discover how you can take your business to the next level by visiting odoo.com. Modern management made simple.  ]]>1109false1016bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/matthew-mcconaughey-on-his-morning-routine-when-to-take-risks-how-to-bounce-back-from-fuckups-and-the-dangers-of-cynicism--75221986 Poems and Prayers.   In this episode we talk about:

• What Matthew's prayer practice looks like
• How to figure out what your beliefs are 
• His relationship with doubt and humility 
• How to reframe your relationship with failure, risk, and embarrassment 
• Morning rituals and how to prepare for the day
• Sins, cynicism, and what to do when things get hard
• Matthew's take on the world
• Misconceptions of 'good' and 'evil'
• The difference between 'hope' and 'belief' 
• Why "belief is punk rock"
• And more

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   On Sunday, September 21st from 1-5pm ET, join Dan and Leslie Booker at the New York Insight Meditation Center in NYC as they lead a workshop titled, "Heavily Meditated – The Dharma of Depression + Anxiety." This event is both in-person and online. Sign up here!   Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here!


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]]>13ac43c6-dcdb-42b7-bcb2-d6f9fc8b3e71Fri, 19 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtA guide to navigating "the rodeo of life".   Academy Award–winning actor and #1 New York Times bestselling author Matthew McConaughey is a husband and a father, an eternal optimist, a hopeful skeptic, and a man of faith who believes that we should all... Poems and Prayers.   In this episode we talk about:

• What Matthew's prayer practice looks like
• How to figure out what your beliefs are 
• His relationship with doubt and humility 
• How to reframe your relationship with failure, risk, and embarrassment 
• Morning rituals and how to prepare for the day
• Sins, cynicism, and what to do when things get hard
• Matthew's take on the world
• Misconceptions of 'good' and 'evil'
• The difference between 'hope' and 'belief' 
• Why "belief is punk rock"
• And more

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   On Sunday, September 21st from 1-5pm ET, join Dan and Leslie Booker at the New York Insight Meditation Center in NYC as they lead a workshop titled, "Heavily Meditated – The Dharma of Depression + Anxiety." This event is both in-person and online. Sign up here!   Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here!


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]]>4058false1015fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-handle-turbulence-and-transitions-phillip-moffitt--75221972Phillip Moffitt is a Buddhist meditation teacher and writer based in the San Francisco Bay Area in California. He has written several books and is also the founder and president of Life Balance Institute.  In this episode we talk about:

• A Buddhist recipe for navigating life's ups and downs
• Mindfulness tools for happier and smarter transitions
• We dive into the the Noble eightfold path 
•  Managing transitions with maximal happiness and resilience

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   Additional Resources: 

• To join Phillip's email list, sign up here.  
• Phillip's "Core Values and Essential Intentions Worksheet"

  On Sunday, September 21st from 1-5pm ET, join Dan and Leslie Booker at the New York Insight Meditation Center in NYC as they lead a workshop titled, "Heavily Meditated – The Dharma of Depression + Anxiety." This event is both in-person and online. Sign up here!   Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here!   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris Sponsors:  AT&T: Staying connected matters. That's why AT&T has connectivity you can depend on, or they will proactively make it right. Visit att.com/guarantee for details. Function: Our first 1000 listeners get a $100 credit toward their membership. Visit www.functionhealth.com/Happier or use the gift code Happier100 at signup to own your health.]]>81950ca8-935b-466f-8d06-b3594372e834Wed, 17 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtA Buddhist recipe for reclaiming your sanity. https://dharmawisdom.org/ is a Buddhist meditation teacher and writer based in the San Francisco Bay Area in California. He has written several books and is also the founder and president of...Phillip Moffitt is a Buddhist meditation teacher and writer based in the San Francisco Bay Area in California. He has written several books and is also the founder and president of Life Balance Institute.  In this episode we talk about:

• A Buddhist recipe for navigating life's ups and downs
• Mindfulness tools for happier and smarter transitions
• We dive into the the Noble eightfold path 
•  Managing transitions with maximal happiness and resilience

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   Additional Resources: 

• To join Phillip's email list, sign up here.  
• Phillip's "Core Values and Essential Intentions Worksheet"

  On Sunday, September 21st from 1-5pm ET, join Dan and Leslie Booker at the New York Insight Meditation Center in NYC as they lead a workshop titled, "Heavily Meditated – The Dharma of Depression + Anxiety." This event is both in-person and online. Sign up here!   Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here!   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris Sponsors:  AT&T: Staying connected matters. That's why AT&T has connectivity you can depend on, or they will proactively make it right. Visit att.com/guarantee for details. Function: Our first 1000 listeners get a $100 credit toward their membership. Visit www.functionhealth.com/Happier or use the gift code Happier100 at signup to own your health.]]>4233false1014fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-should-you-do-with-your-life-suzy-welch--75221941Suzy Welch is an award-winning NYU Stern School of Business professor, acclaimed management researcher, and New York Times best-selling author, most recently with "Becoming You: A Proven Method for Crafting Your Authentic Life and Career."   In this episode we talk about:

• The distinction between purpose and happiness
• What values actually are––and why it's so hard for people to name their own 
• 15 of the most significant core values
• The importance of knowing how other people experience your personality 
• Tools for envisioning your desired future 
• Why knowing your passion is not enough
• And much more

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Additional Resources: 

• Values Bridge
• Pie 360 
• Suzy's books
  
  

On Sunday, September 21st from 1-5pm ET, join Dan and Leslie Booker at the New York Insight Meditation Center in NYC as they lead a workshop titled, "Heavily Meditated – The Dharma of Depression + Anxiety." This event is both in-person and online. Sign up here!   Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here!

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• The distinction between purpose and happiness
• What values actually are––and why it's so hard for people to name their own 
• 15 of the most significant core values
• The importance of knowing how other people experience your personality 
• Tools for envisioning your desired future 
• Why knowing your passion is not enough
• And much more

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On Sunday, September 21st from 1-5pm ET, join Dan and Leslie Booker at the New York Insight Meditation Center in NYC as they lead a workshop titled, "Heavily Meditated – The Dharma of Depression + Anxiety." This event is both in-person and online. Sign up here!   Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here!

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On Sunday, September 21st from 1-5pm ET, join Dan and Leslie Booker at the New York Insight Meditation Center in NYC as they lead a workshop titled, "Heavily Meditated – The Dharma of Depression + Anxiety." This event is both in-person and online. Sign up here! Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more at eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party-2025.   Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>bb847adf-9ed1-4c2e-af9e-37e93c011ba0Sun, 14 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtGuess what: you don't have to fix yourself.  All this month, we're sharing custom guided meditations from our teacher of the month, Vinny Ferraro, exclusively available at http://danharris.com/. Like any good drug dealer, the first taste is free – so...DanHarris.com. Like any good drug dealer, the first taste is free – so today, we're giving you a sample of what you can expect for the rest of the month.

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On Sunday, September 21st from 1-5pm ET, join Dan and Leslie Booker at the New York Insight Meditation Center in NYC as they lead a workshop titled, "Heavily Meditated – The Dharma of Depression + Anxiety." This event is both in-person and online. Sign up here! Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more at eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party-2025.   Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>1108false1012bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-to-do-when-your-life-blows-up-emma-heming-willis--75221945Emma Heming Willis is a mother, step-mother, wife, and an advocate. After her husband, Bruce Willis, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, she became a passionate voice for care partners and families navigating neurodegenerative disease. Her new book is called The Unexpected Journey: Finding Strength, Hope, and Yourself on the Caregiving Path.   In this episode we talk about:

• The moment Bruce was diagnosed 
• The importance of self-care and community support for caregivers 
• Actionable advice on making time for oneself 
• How to ask for and accept help when you need it
• Why learning to care for other people is a skill we should all develop (and how it might actually enhance your life)
• Tools for dealing with life's most difficult emotions 
• How to reframe painful experiences 
• And much more

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On Sunday, September 21st from 1-5pm ET, join Dan and Leslie Booker at the New York Insight Meditation Center in NYC as they lead a workshop titled, "Heavily Meditated – The Dharma of Depression + Anxiety." This event is both in-person and online. Sign up here!   Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here!

To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>5f29deec-96a5-400b-8122-93ba827c426cFri, 12 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtWhen life gets turbulent, is self-care self-indulgent?   https://emmahemingwillis.com/ is a mother, step-mother, wife, and an advocate. After her husband, Bruce Willis, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, she became a passionate voice for care...Emma Heming Willis is a mother, step-mother, wife, and an advocate. After her husband, Bruce Willis, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, she became a passionate voice for care partners and families navigating neurodegenerative disease. Her new book is called The Unexpected Journey: Finding Strength, Hope, and Yourself on the Caregiving Path.   In this episode we talk about:

• The moment Bruce was diagnosed 
• The importance of self-care and community support for caregivers 
• Actionable advice on making time for oneself 
• How to ask for and accept help when you need it
• Why learning to care for other people is a skill we should all develop (and how it might actually enhance your life)
• Tools for dealing with life's most difficult emotions 
• How to reframe painful experiences 
• And much more

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On Sunday, September 21st from 1-5pm ET, join Dan and Leslie Booker at the New York Insight Meditation Center in NYC as they lead a workshop titled, "Heavily Meditated – The Dharma of Depression + Anxiety." This event is both in-person and online. Sign up here!   Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here!

To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>5202false1011fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-rewire-your-inner-dialogue-and-re-regulate-your-nervous-system-elizabeth-gilbert--75221978Elizabeth Gilbert is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of nonfiction and fiction books such as Big Magic and Eat Pray Love. Her new memoir is All The Way To The River: Love, Loss, and Liberation. In this episode we talk about:

• Ways that Elizabeth fostered dependency in her life 
• What Elizabeth means when she says "make other people into my home"
• The modalities and practices Elizabeth uses to ground in her daily life
• The definition of healthy relationships – and how to have them 
• Self-compassion
  
  

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On Sunday, September 21st from 1-5pm ET, join Dan and Leslie Booker at the New York Insight Meditation Center in NYC as they lead a workshop titled, "Heavily Meditated – The Dharma of Depression + Anxiety." This event is both in-person and online. Sign up here!  Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here!   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris Sponsors: 

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• Ways that Elizabeth fostered dependency in her life 
• What Elizabeth means when she says "make other people into my home"
• The modalities and practices Elizabeth uses to ground in her daily life
• The definition of healthy relationships – and how to have them 
• Self-compassion
  
  

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
On Sunday, September 21st from 1-5pm ET, join Dan and Leslie Booker at the New York Insight Meditation Center in NYC as they lead a workshop titled, "Heavily Meditated – The Dharma of Depression + Anxiety." This event is both in-person and online. Sign up here!  Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here!   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris Sponsors: 

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The "beginning anew" practice:  what it is, plus why and how it helps. 

Is focusing on yourself self-indulgent?

The four kinds of people, according to the buddha

The concept of "soulmate" in a Buddhist context

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• "I am enough" (guided meditation by Sister D)

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On Sunday, September 21st from 1-5pm ET, join Dan and Leslie Booker at the New York Insight Meditation Center in NYC as they lead a workshop titled, "Heavily Meditated – The Dharma of Depression + Anxiety." This event is both in-person and online. Sign up here!    Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here!

To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>53a3c873-8a7e-49cb-85dd-a8b325edc3e6Mon, 08 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtWhen it comes to your demons, your baggage, you have a choice: transform or transmit. Sister Dang Nghiem, MD, ("Sister D") was born in 1968 in Vietnam during the Tet Offensive, the daughter of a Vietnamese mother and an American soldier. She lost her...

The "beginning anew" practice:  what it is, plus why and how it helps. 

Is focusing on yourself self-indulgent?

The four kinds of people, according to the buddha

The concept of "soulmate" in a Buddhist context

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• "I am enough" (guided meditation by Sister D)

  Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

On Sunday, September 21st from 1-5pm ET, join Dan and Leslie Booker at the New York Insight Meditation Center in NYC as they lead a workshop titled, "Heavily Meditated – The Dharma of Depression + Anxiety." This event is both in-person and online. Sign up here!    Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here!

To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>4671false1009fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coach-dan-quinn-got-fired-so-he-changed-his-life--75221942

How to solicit and handle tough feedback

How to give clear feedback without being a jerk

Secrets for getting the best out of people

Strategies for recovering from defeat and other varieties of setbacks

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• How To Stop Worrying About What People Think Of You | Michael Gervais
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  Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel On Sunday, September 21st from 1-5pm ET, join Dan and Leslie Booker at the New York Insight Meditation Center in NYC as they lead a workshop titled, "Heavily Meditated – The Dharma of Depression + Anxiety." This event is both in-person and online. Sign up here! Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here! To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>1a132225-9a1c-4779-8c31-404582a937deSun, 07 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtThen he got put in charge of a losing team, and he turned them into winners. Dan Quinn is Head Coach of the Washington Commanders. He was fired from the Atlanta Falcons back in 2020, then signed up for a "360 review" where he solicited feedback from...

How to solicit and handle tough feedback

How to give clear feedback without being a jerk

Secrets for getting the best out of people

Strategies for recovering from defeat and other varieties of setbacks

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  Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel On Sunday, September 21st from 1-5pm ET, join Dan and Leslie Booker at the New York Insight Meditation Center in NYC as they lead a workshop titled, "Heavily Meditated – The Dharma of Depression + Anxiety." This event is both in-person and online. Sign up here! Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here! To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>1758false1008bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-regulate-your-nervous-system-for-stress-anxiety-and-trauma-peter-levine--75221964somatic experiencing shows Dan how to heal trauma through the body.
 
Peter A. Levine, Ph.D., has spent the past 50 years developing Somatic Experiencing. He holds a doctorate in Biophysics from UC Berkeley and a doctorate in Psychology from International University. His work has been taught to over 30,000 therapists in over 42 countries. He is the author of the new book, An Autobiography of Trauma. Content warning: This episode includes discussions of rape and violence. In this episode we talk about:

• How to do somatic experiencing. You'll see Dan play the role of guinea pig + make weird sounds
• The difference between somatic experiencing and talk therapy
• Somatic experiencing practices we can implement into our lives
• Why some people feel horror/terror at the thought of re-occupying the body and how to overcome those fears
• What the research says – and how these practices around body awareness have gone from the fringes to entering the scientific mainstream
• And how to move through ancient wounds – and enrich our lives (whether we have trauma or not)
• Practices to fortify us in times of difficulty
• Facing mortality 

This episode was first published in April 2024. Related Episodes:

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• An Ace Therapist Gives Dan A Run For His Money | Dr. Jacob Ham
• How to Get Out of Your Head | Willa Blythe Baker

  Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here!

On Sunday, September 21st from 1-5pm ET, join Dan and Leslie Booker at the New York Insight Meditation Center in NYC as they lead a workshop titled, "Heavily Meditated – The Dharma of Depression + Anxiety." This event is both in-person and online. Sign up here!

Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel  ]]>0cca437e-26ca-400e-a2e8-b4ab9f82dd58Fri, 05 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtThe creator of https://www.somaticexperiencing.com/about-peter shows Dan how to heal trauma through the body.   Peter A. Levine, Ph.D., has spent the past 50 years developing https://www.somaticexperiencing.com/. He holds a doctorate in Biophysics...somatic experiencing shows Dan how to heal trauma through the body.
 
Peter A. Levine, Ph.D., has spent the past 50 years developing Somatic Experiencing. He holds a doctorate in Biophysics from UC Berkeley and a doctorate in Psychology from International University. His work has been taught to over 30,000 therapists in over 42 countries. He is the author of the new book, An Autobiography of Trauma. Content warning: This episode includes discussions of rape and violence. In this episode we talk about:

• How to do somatic experiencing. You'll see Dan play the role of guinea pig + make weird sounds
• The difference between somatic experiencing and talk therapy
• Somatic experiencing practices we can implement into our lives
• Why some people feel horror/terror at the thought of re-occupying the body and how to overcome those fears
• What the research says – and how these practices around body awareness have gone from the fringes to entering the scientific mainstream
• And how to move through ancient wounds – and enrich our lives (whether we have trauma or not)
• Practices to fortify us in times of difficulty
• Facing mortality 

This episode was first published in April 2024. Related Episodes:

• Become An Active Operator Of Your Nervous System | Deb Dana
• What Science and Buddhism Say About How to Regulate Your Own Nervous System | Deb Dana & Kaira Jewel Lingo
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• An Ace Therapist Gives Dan A Run For His Money | Dr. Jacob Ham
• How to Get Out of Your Head | Willa Blythe Baker

  Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here!

On Sunday, September 21st from 1-5pm ET, join Dan and Leslie Booker at the New York Insight Meditation Center in NYC as they lead a workshop titled, "Heavily Meditated – The Dharma of Depression + Anxiety." This event is both in-person and online. Sign up here!

Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: 4208false1007fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reset-your-nervous-system-actionable-advice-for-stress-burnout-and-trauma-linda-thai--75221944

A primer on your nervous system 

Stress, distress, traumatic stress and burnout 

The relationship between stress and digestion 

How to figure out if you're stressed, burned out or traumatized

Practical tools for resetting your nervous system

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Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   On Sunday, September 21st from 1-5pm ET, join Dan and Leslie Booker at the New York Insight Meditation Center in NYC as they lead a workshop titled, "Heavily Meditated – The Dharma of Depression + Anxiety." This event is both in-person and online. Sign up here!   Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here! To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris Sponsors: 

AT&T: Staying connected matters. That's why AT&T has connectivity you can depend on, or they will proactively make it right. Visit att.com/guarantee for details.]]>5f1ef58a-4a35-41e1-b752-59c42c7cd734Wed, 03 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtAn expert trauma therapist offers a master class in resilience.  Linda Thai LMSW is a trauma therapist specializing in cutting-edge brain-and body-based modalities for complex developmental trauma. As an educator, she adeptly communicates on trauma,...

A primer on your nervous system 

Stress, distress, traumatic stress and burnout 

The relationship between stress and digestion 

How to figure out if you're stressed, burned out or traumatized

Practical tools for resetting your nervous system

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Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   On Sunday, September 21st from 1-5pm ET, join Dan and Leslie Booker at the New York Insight Meditation Center in NYC as they lead a workshop titled, "Heavily Meditated – The Dharma of Depression + Anxiety." This event is both in-person and online. Sign up here!   Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here! To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris Sponsors: 

AT&T: Staying connected matters. That's why AT&T has connectivity you can depend on, or they will proactively make it right. Visit att.com/guarantee for details.]]>4212false1006fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chronic-stress-ages-you-here-s-how-to-de-stress-for-longevity-elissa-epel--75221954Elissa Epel, Ph.D., is an international expert on stress, well-being, and optimal aging and a best-selling author of The Telomere Effect, and The Stress Prescription. She is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, at the University of California, San Francisco, where she is Vice Chair of Psychology and directs the Aging Metabolism Emotions Center.    In this episode we talk about:

• What telomeres are
• Why chronic stress  accelerates our rate of aging – and how to reverse it
•  How we have way more control over aging than we think
• Small, consistent lifestyle changes we can make to promote longer telomeres 
• The role of existential stress
• Meditation retreats as a reset for the nervous system
• How even 5-minutes of daily meditation can help
• Breathing practices that increase vagal tone 
• Deep rest, and other states of mind that are crucial for cellular repair and growth 
• How to counteract the impacts of stress eating 
• How to reframe stress as a challenge
• And much more

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Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

On Sunday, September 21st from 1-5pm ET, join Dan and Leslie Booker at the New York Insight Meditation Center in NYC as they lead a workshop titled, "Heavily Meditated – The Dharma of Depression + Anxiety." This event is both in-person and online. Sign up here!    Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here!   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris   Sponsors: 

AT&T: Staying connected matters. That's why AT&T has connectivity you can depend on, or they will proactively make it right. Visit att.com/guarantee for details.]]>cbfca215-8298-483c-ab4a-08df1add9454Mon, 01 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtHow to reduce negative thoughts, get deep rest, and improve cellular health.   https://www.elissaepel.com/, is an international expert on stress, well-being, and optimal aging and a best-selling author of...Elissa Epel, Ph.D., is an international expert on stress, well-being, and optimal aging and a best-selling author of The Telomere Effect, and The Stress Prescription. She is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, at the University of California, San Francisco, where she is Vice Chair of Psychology and directs the Aging Metabolism Emotions Center.    In this episode we talk about:

• What telomeres are
• Why chronic stress  accelerates our rate of aging – and how to reverse it
•  How we have way more control over aging than we think
• Small, consistent lifestyle changes we can make to promote longer telomeres 
• The role of existential stress
• Meditation retreats as a reset for the nervous system
• How even 5-minutes of daily meditation can help
• Breathing practices that increase vagal tone 
• Deep rest, and other states of mind that are crucial for cellular repair and growth 
• How to counteract the impacts of stress eating 
• How to reframe stress as a challenge
• And much more

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• Become an Active Operator of Your Nervous System | Deb Dana
• What Science and Buddhism Say About How to Regulate Your Own Nervous System | Deb Dana & Kaira Jewel Lingo

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

On Sunday, September 21st from 1-5pm ET, join Dan and Leslie Booker at the New York Insight Meditation Center in NYC as they lead a workshop titled, "Heavily Meditated – The Dharma of Depression + Anxiety." This event is both in-person and online. Sign up here!    Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here!   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris   Sponsors: 

AT&T: Staying connected matters. That's why...]]>4319false1005fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-can-t-hate-yourself-into-becoming-a-better-person-vinny-ferraro--75221853DanHarris.com. For the month of September, those meditations will come from Vinny Ferraro, a Buddhist teacher in the Insight Meditation tradition.  In this bonus episode, you'll hear our head of content, DJ Cashmere, in conversation with Vinny, who shares his backstory: a tough kid from Brooklyn who found the Buddhist tradition to be the most helpful thing in his life. 

Related Episodes:

• A Radical Buddhist Approach To Making This The Best Year Of Your Life | Vinny Ferraro
• Three Buddhist Practices For Getting Your Sh*t Together | Vinny Ferraro

  On Sunday, September 21st from 1-5pm ET, join Dan and Leslie Booker at the New York Insight Meditation Center in NYC as they lead a workshop titled, "Heavily Meditated – The Dharma of Depression + Anxiety." This event is both in-person and online. Sign up here!

Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here!

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>2b7b1733-ef2d-4d6c-8ab5-5a06c4f7c700Sun, 31 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtWe're in the midst of an exciting evolution of the overall 10% Happier project. In our quest to make this podcast more actionable – to help you operationalize all the game-changing ideas you encounter on this pod – we're now offering guided...DanHarris.com. For the month of September, those meditations will come from Vinny Ferraro, a Buddhist teacher in the Insight Meditation tradition.  In this bonus episode, you'll hear our head of content, DJ Cashmere, in conversation with Vinny, who shares his backstory: a tough kid from Brooklyn who found the Buddhist tradition to be the most helpful thing in his life. 

Related Episodes:

• A Radical Buddhist Approach To Making This The Best Year Of Your Life | Vinny Ferraro
• Three Buddhist Practices For Getting Your Sh*t Together | Vinny Ferraro

  On Sunday, September 21st from 1-5pm ET, join Dan and Leslie Booker at the New York Insight Meditation Center in NYC as they lead a workshop titled, "Heavily Meditated – The Dharma of Depression + Anxiety." This event is both in-person and online. Sign up here!

Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here!

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>2288false1004bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/professional-setbacks-happen-to-all-of-us-here-are-some-lessons-from-resetting-my-career-dan-harris-toni-magyar--75221985

Celebrating the one-year anniversary of our new business, independent of the app company that Dan co-founded

How acknowledging that change is constant helps us live with uncertainty

What it means to operate with self-compassion and why that's different from lowering your standards

Some of our big plans for the next year, including more live meditation and Q&As with Dan and the Teachers of the Month

  Related Episodes:

• I Just Went Through A Career Earthquake. Here's What I Learned About Anger, Insomnia, and Bouncing Back | Dan Harris

  On Sunday, September 21st from 1-5pm ET, join Dan and Leslie Booker at the New York Insight Meditation Center in NYC as they lead a workshop titled, "Heavily Meditated – The Dharma of Depression + Anxiety." This event is both in-person and online. Sign up here!

Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here!

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>4a5b1790-2f0f-4c20-9b30-b2cf5ff5b951Fri, 29 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtPractical learnings from Dan and his CEO on: focus, feedback, self-talk, and expecting adversity. 10% Media head honcho Toni Magyar joins Dan for a candid conversation about how to reset after a professional setback, navigating some tricky...

Celebrating the one-year anniversary of our new business, independent of the app company that Dan co-founded

How acknowledging that change is constant helps us live with uncertainty

What it means to operate with self-compassion and why that's different from lowering your standards

Some of our big plans for the next year, including more live meditation and Q&As with Dan and the Teachers of the Month

  Related Episodes:

• I Just Went Through A Career Earthquake. Here's What I Learned About Anger, Insomnia, and Bouncing Back | Dan Harris

  On Sunday, September 21st from 1-5pm ET, join Dan and Leslie Booker at the New York Insight Meditation Center in NYC as they lead a workshop titled, "Heavily Meditated – The Dharma of Depression + Anxiety." This event is both in-person and online. Sign up here!

Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here!

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>3175false1003bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-handle-toxic-thoughts-sebene-selassie-and-jeff-warren--75221863Sebene Selassie is an author and meditation teacher. She writes the popular newsletter remind me to love and her first book is called, You Belong.    Jeff Warren is an author and meditation teacher. He writes the popular newsletter Home Base and is the coauthor, along with Dan, of a book called Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics. And he is the co-host of the mind/bod adventure pod.
Aaron Schultz aka DJ DRM has crisscrossed the globe for decades playing his own unique brand of dance music. Aaron is also a longtime meditator and Dharma practitioner in the Dharma Drum lineage of Chan Buddhism, and is a passionate devotee of GuanYin Bodhisattva.   In this episode we talk about:

• How to relate to sticky stories and emotions 
• How to face unpleasant feelings 
• The 5 hindrances (that's a Buddhist list of the main problems that arise in meditation) and how sneaky they can be 
• The potential pitfalls of a "good sit"
• The role of right effort in meditation 
• How expectations make us suffer
• Neurodivergence
• Working with shame (and how it differs from wise remorse) 
• The connection between dancing and the Dharma (and why Dan is too self-conscious to dance)

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

On Sunday, September 21st from 1-5pm ET, join Dan and Leslie Booker at the New York Insight Meditation Center in NYC as they lead a workshop titled, "Heavily Meditated – The Dharma of Depression + Anxiety." This event is both in-person and online. Sign up here!    Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more at eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party-2025.

To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris Sponsors: 
Liquid IV: Savor the last bits of summer with Liquid I.V. Tear. Pour. Live More. Go to LiquidIV.com and get 20% off your first order with code HAPPIER at checkout.  AT&T: Staying connected matters. That's why AT&T has connectivity you can depend on, or they will proactively make it right. Visit att.com/guarantee for details.]]>e0ad6c62-bf59-4a2a-b6bd-c34c05531beaWed, 27 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtWhat to do when the voice in your head is an asshole.   https://www.sebeneselassie.com/ is an author and meditation teacher. She writes the popular newsletter https://sebeneselassie.substack.com/about and her first book is called,...Sebene Selassie is an author and meditation teacher. She writes the popular newsletter remind me to love and her first book is called, You Belong.    Jeff Warren is an author and meditation teacher. He writes the popular newsletter Home Base and is the coauthor, along with Dan, of a book called Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics. And he is the co-host of the mind/bod adventure pod.
Aaron Schultz aka DJ DRM has crisscrossed the globe for decades playing his own unique brand of dance music. Aaron is also a longtime meditator and Dharma practitioner in the Dharma Drum lineage of Chan Buddhism, and is a passionate devotee of GuanYin Bodhisattva.   In this episode we talk about:

• How to relate to sticky stories and emotions 
• How to face unpleasant feelings 
• The 5 hindrances (that's a Buddhist list of the main problems that arise in meditation) and how sneaky they can be 
• The potential pitfalls of a "good sit"
• The role of right effort in meditation 
• How expectations make us suffer
• Neurodivergence
• Working with shame (and how it differs from wise remorse) 
• The connection between dancing and the Dharma (and why Dan is too self-conscious to dance)

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

On Sunday, September 21st from 1-5pm ET, join Dan and Leslie Booker at the New York Insight Meditation Center in NYC as they lead a workshop titled, "Heavily Meditated – The Dharma of Depression + Anxiety." This event is both in-person and online. Sign up here!    Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more at eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party-2025.

To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris Sponsors: 
Liquid IV: Savor the last bits of summer with Liquid I.V. Tear. Pour. Live More. Go to LiquidIV.com and get 20% off your first order with code HAPPIER at checkout.  AT&T: Staying connected matters. That's why AT&T has connectivity you can depend on, or they will proactively make it right. Visit 4157false1002fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-conversation-how-to-say-what-you-mean-be-heard-and-stop-people-pleasing-alison-wood-brooks--75221949Alison Wood Brooks comes from the Harvard Business School, where she teaches a course called "TALK: How to Talk Gooder in Business and Life," which she has now turned into a book, called TALK: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves. In this episode we talk about:

• The evolution of conversation 
• Why conversation is a skill — not just a natural talent 
• How to develop conversational skills, including common conversational pitfalls to avoid
• Granular, tactical pieces of advice on how to have a conversation
• The science behind conversation that may surprise you
• Listening tips 
• Conversational repair strategies 
• How kindness can go pear shaped 
• How to handle difficult moments in conversation 
• The difference between focusing on other people and people pleasing 
• How to integrate these incredible learnings into your life 
• How soft skills are becoming increasingly more valuable with the rise of AI 
  

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
Additional Resources: 

• Alison's band, The Lights

  On Sunday, September 21st from 1-5pm ET, join Dan and Leslie Booker at the New York Insight Meditation Center in NYC as they lead a workshop titled, "Heavily Meditated – The Dharma of Depression + Anxiety." This event is both in-person and online. Sign up here!    Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more at eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party-2025.

To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris Sponsors: 
Function Health: Learn more and join using our link. Visit www.functionhealth.com/HAPPIER to own your health. Factor Meals: Eat smart at FactorMeals.com/TENPERCENT50OFF and use code TENPERCENT50OFF to get 50% off your first box, plus free breakfast for 1 year. AT&T: Staying connected matters. That's why AT&T has connectivity you can depend on, or they will proactively make it right. Visit att.com/guarantee for details.]]>5e7461f4-861c-4cef-852c-b29b0613fb2bMon, 25 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtYou talk all day. Here's how to do it better, according to a professor from Harvard Business School. https://alisonwoodbrooks.com/ comes from the Harvard Business School, where she teaches a course called "https://www.hbs.edu/coursecatalog/2227.html,"...Alison Wood Brooks comes from the Harvard Business School, where she teaches a course called "TALK: How to Talk Gooder in Business and Life," which she has now turned into a book, called TALK: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves. In this episode we talk about:

• The evolution of conversation 
• Why conversation is a skill — not just a natural talent 
• How to develop conversational skills, including common conversational pitfalls to avoid
• Granular, tactical pieces of advice on how to have a conversation
• The science behind conversation that may surprise you
• Listening tips 
• Conversational repair strategies 
• How kindness can go pear shaped 
• How to handle difficult moments in conversation 
• The difference between focusing on other people and people pleasing 
• How to integrate these incredible learnings into your life 
• How soft skills are becoming increasingly more valuable with the rise of AI 
  

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
Additional Resources: 

• Alison's band, The Lights

  On Sunday, September 21st from 1-5pm ET, join Dan and Leslie Booker at the New York Insight Meditation Center in NYC as they lead a workshop titled, "Heavily Meditated – The Dharma of Depression + Anxiety." This event is both in-person and online. Sign up here!    Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more at eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party-2025.

To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris Sponsors: 
Function Health: Learn more and join using our link. Visit www.functionhealth.com/HAPPIER to own your health. Factor Meals: Eat smart at FactorMeals.com/TENPERCENT50OFF and use code TENPERCENT50OFF to get 50% off your first box, plus free breakfast for 1 year. AT&T: Staying connected matters. That's why AT&T has connectivity you can depend on, or they will proactively make it right. Visit att.com/guarantee for details.]]>4771false1001fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-meditate-when-you-re-freaking-out-kaira-jewel-lingo--75221983here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   On Sunday, September 21st from 1-5pm ET, join Dan and Leslie Booker at the New York Insight Meditation Center in NYC as they lead a workshop titled, "Heavily Meditated – The Dharma of Depression + Anxiety." This event is both in-person and online. Sign up here!

Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more at eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party-2025. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>046949cc-17a5-4b45-ad26-e2d371691852Sun, 24 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtWhat to do when you're in the grip of grief, anxiety, or overwhelm. Our Teacher of the Month, Kaira Jewel Lingo, has some suggestions for finding your way through.    Join Dan's online community http://www.danharris.com/ Follow Dan on social:...here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   On Sunday, September 21st from 1-5pm ET, join Dan and Leslie Booker at the New York Insight Meditation Center in NYC as they lead a workshop titled, "Heavily Meditated – The Dharma of Depression + Anxiety." This event is both in-person and online. Sign up here!

Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more at eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party-2025. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>1108false1000bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-handle-your-demons-vinny-ferraro--75221981 Three Buddhist Practices for Getting Your Sh*t Together | Vinny Ferraro Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

On Sunday, September 21st from 1-5pm ET, join Dan and Leslie Booker at the New York Insight Meditation Center in NYC as they lead a workshop titled, "Heavily Meditated – The Dharma of Depression + Anxiety." This event is both in-person and online. Sign up here!

Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more at eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party-2025. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris

]]>8d535604-dd07-448a-b3d1-6025e98f3fccFri, 22 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtWe're bringing you some of our favorite gems from the archives, as chosen by our staff. This week, we're hearing from dharma teacher Vinny Ferraro, as chosen by our producer Eleanor Vasilli. Vinny explores the concept of "alignment" and how you can... Three Buddhist Practices for Getting Your Sh*t Together | Vinny Ferraro Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

On Sunday, September 21st from 1-5pm ET, join Dan and Leslie Booker at the New York Insight Meditation Center in NYC as they lead a workshop titled, "Heavily Meditated – The Dharma of Depression + Anxiety." This event is both in-person and online. Sign up here!

Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more at eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party-2025. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris

]]>1194false999bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/next-time-you-re-suffering-ask-yourself-this-question-caverly-morgan--75221966The Heart of Who We Are: Realizing Freedom Together and A Kids Book About Mindfulness. Caverly is also the Founder and Lead Contemplative of two nonprofits—Peace in Schools, creating the first U.S. semester-long credited mindfulness course in high schools, and Realizing Freedom Together, dedicated to making practices that lead to liberation for all, accessible to all. Learn more at caverlymorgan.org In this episode we talk about:

• How to move past a constricted view of the self 
• Relative vs absolute truth 
• Joseph Goldstein tips on getting a glimpse of no self 
• The perks of meat and potato dharma 
• More practices to help supercharge our practice
• How love and self-compassion factor into all of this
  

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Additional Resources:  Website: Things Caverly wished she said to Dan Harris  A Practice: Fleshing Out Our Conditioning Prompts: 

• In order to be loved, I need to . . .
• During times of conflict, I should . . .
• My parents always taught me that . . .
• I deserve . . .
• I'll be comfortable when . . .
• I'll be happy when . . .
• I know I should avoid . . .
• If only . . .
• Other people would be happy if I . . .
• It's best not to . . .
• I'm usually afraid of . . .
• To feel successful I need to . . .
• The thing I should most watch out for is . . .
• I never seem to be able to . . .

On Sunday, September 21st from 1-5pm ET, join Dan and Leslie Booker at the New York Insight Meditation Center in NYC as they lead a workshop titled, "Heavily Meditated – The Dharma of Depression + Anxiety." This event is both in-person and online. Sign up here!    Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more at eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party-2025.

To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris   SPONSORS: 

Leesa
Go to leesa.com for 30% off mattresses, plus get an extra $50 off with the promo code "happier".  StitchFix
 Get started today at stitchfix.com/happier to get $20 off your first order, and they'll waive your styling fee.]]>bfa8bbad-ab62-4ad9-af30-0741b3bfa098Wed, 20 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtThe highest form of self compassion (is seeing there's no self in the first place).   Caverly Morgan is a meditation teacher who blends the original spirit of Zen with a modern nondual approach, drawing from her eight years of training in a silent Zen...The Heart of Who We Are: Realizing Freedom Together and A Kids Book About Mindfulness. Caverly is also the Founder and Lead Contemplative of two nonprofits—Peace in Schools, creating the first U.S. semester-long credited mindfulness course in high schools, and Realizing Freedom Together, dedicated to making practices that lead to liberation for all, accessible to all. Learn more at caverlymorgan.org In this episode we talk about:

• How to move past a constricted view of the self 
• Relative vs absolute truth 
• Joseph Goldstein tips on getting a glimpse of no self 
• The perks of meat and potato dharma 
• More practices to help supercharge our practice
• How love and self-compassion factor into all of this
  

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Additional Resources:  Website: Things Caverly wished she said to Dan Harris  A Practice: Fleshing Out Our Conditioning Prompts: 

• In order to be loved, I need to . . .
• During times of conflict, I should . . .
• My parents always taught me that . . .
• I deserve . . .
• I'll be comfortable when . . .
• I'll be happy when . . .
• I know I should avoid . . .
• If only . . .
• Other people would be happy if I . . .
• It's best not to . . .
• I'm usually afraid of . . .
• To feel successful I need to . . .
• The thing I should most watch out for is . . .
• I never seem to be able to . . .

On Sunday, September 21st from 1-5pm ET, join Dan and Leslie Booker at the New York Insight Meditation Center in NYC as they lead a workshop titled, "Heavily Meditated – The Dharma of Depression + Anxiety." This event is both in-person and online. Sign up here!    Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more at eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party-2025.

To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris   SPONSORS: 

Leesa
Go to leesa.com for 30% off mattresses, plus get an extra $50 off with the promo code "happier". ...]]>3834false998fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-self-hypnosis-dr-david-spiegel--75221980Dr. David Spiegel is Willson Professor and Associate Chair of Psychiatry at Stanford School of Medicine. Standing on a lifetime of research and clinical experience (nearly 50 years), he is a world renowned expert on hypnosis and has treated more than 7,000 patients with it. He founded the Reveri app to make his methodology accessible to all. In this episode we talk about:

• What hypnosis actually is — and how it does or doesn't differ from the mainstream conceptions (ie stage hypnotists)
• The types of people who are — and aren't — hypnotizable. And why. 
• We go over the steps of self-hypnosis, so you can do it at home
• We talk about the differences between hypnosis and a flow state
• The difference between hypnosis and meditation 
• What happens in the brain during the hypnosis
• And what hypnosis is helpful for, including stress, anxiety, and panic (sidenote: Dan agreed to do the interview because he really wanted to see if hypnosis could help him with his ongoing claustrophobia on airplanes and elevators. You'll get to hear him try…)

Try Dr. David Spiegel's Reveri app: 20% off yearly or lifetime with code 10PERCENT Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more at eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party-2025. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris SPONSORS:  Function Health
Learn more and join using our link. Visit www.functionhealth.com/HAPPIER to own your health.

Monarch Money
Get control of your overall finances with Monarch Money. Use the code "happier" at monarchmoney.com in your browser for 50% off your first year.]]>2544fd72-13f3-4366-8e71-436ba59dcbd4Mon, 18 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtHow it can help with stress, anxiety, and panic. https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/david-spiegel is Willson Professor and Associate Chair of Psychiatry at Stanford School of Medicine. Standing on a lifetime of research and clinical experience (nearly...Dr. David Spiegel is Willson Professor and Associate Chair of Psychiatry at Stanford School of Medicine. Standing on a lifetime of research and clinical experience (nearly 50 years), he is a world renowned expert on hypnosis and has treated more than 7,000 patients with it. He founded the Reveri app to make his methodology accessible to all. In this episode we talk about:

• What hypnosis actually is — and how it does or doesn't differ from the mainstream conceptions (ie stage hypnotists)
• The types of people who are — and aren't — hypnotizable. And why. 
• We go over the steps of self-hypnosis, so you can do it at home
• We talk about the differences between hypnosis and a flow state
• The difference between hypnosis and meditation 
• What happens in the brain during the hypnosis
• And what hypnosis is helpful for, including stress, anxiety, and panic (sidenote: Dan agreed to do the interview because he really wanted to see if hypnosis could help him with his ongoing claustrophobia on airplanes and elevators. You'll get to hear him try…)

Try Dr. David Spiegel's Reveri app: 20% off yearly or lifetime with code 10PERCENT Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more at eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party-2025. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris SPONSORS:  Function Health
Learn more and join using our link. Visit www.functionhealth.com/HAPPIER to own your health.

Monarch Money
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• Are You Overcomplicating Your Life? Meet August's Teacher of the Month, Kaira Jewel Lingo

  Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more at eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party-2025.   Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>b86240b0-94ea-4b67-a91d-4df88e8a4b76Sun, 17 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtAll this month, we're sharing custom guided meditations from our teacher of the month, Kaira Jewel Lingo, exclusively available at http://danharris.com/. Like any good drug dealer, the first taste is free – so today, we're giving you a sample of what...DanHarris.com. Like any good drug dealer, the first taste is free – so today, we're giving you a sample of what you can expect for the rest of the month. This meditation is about learning to sit with discomfort.  Related Episodes:

• Are You Overcomplicating Your Life? Meet August's Teacher of the Month, Kaira Jewel Lingo

  Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more at eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party-2025.   Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>899false996bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-repair-the-damage-after-an-argument-dr-becky-kennedy--75221936
Full Episode:  How to Repair the Damage After a Fight | Dr. Becky Kennedy The Single Most Important Parenting Strategy | Becky Kennedy | TED   Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more at eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party-2025.   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>2860787e-bde4-4958-a5b2-45cc9f77886fFri, 15 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtIt's good to apologize when you've hurt someone's feelings, but there's more to "making up" than simply an apology. We're bringing you some of our favorite gems from the archives, as chosen by our staff, and this week we're hearing from parenting...
Full Episode:  How to Repair the Damage After a Fight | Dr. Becky Kennedy The Single Most Important Parenting Strategy | Becky Kennedy | TED   Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more at eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party-2025.   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>1922false995bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/think-you-suck-at-meditation-this-conversation-could-help-ofosu-jones-quartey--75225650Ofosu Jones-Quartey is a meditation teacher, hip-hop artist, and author based in the DC area. He's a certified teacher with over 20 years of experience bringing mindfulness, self-compassion, and creativity to people of all ages. His stage name is "Born I,", and his new book is called Lyrical Dharma: Hip-Hop as Mindfulness.   In this episode we talk about:

• The definition of open-awareness meditation 
• How it differs from classical concentration practices (such as focusing on your breath, or loving kindness phrases)
• Why Ofosu chose open-awareness meditation (in direct response to his struggles with OCD)
• How you can practice open-awareness meditation 
• The benefits of a technique called "mental noting"
•  The "practice self-assessment tapes" that we run in our mind
• Self-compassion and "lowering the bar" in your meditation practice
• The relationship between  neurodiversity and meditation in general
• How to  depersonalize the experience of suffering
• And we hear some of Ofosu's music and the life experiences that inspired it

Related Episodes:

• How to Become a Regular Meditator (and More) | Alexis Santos
• A More Relaxed Way to Meditate | Alexis Santos

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   Additional Resources: 

• Lyrical Dharma Music Playlist

  Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here.   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris   Sponsors:
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Learn more and join using our link. The first 1,000 get a $100 credit toward their membership. Visit www.functionhealth.com/HAPPIER or use gift code HAPPIER 100 at sign-up to own your health.]]>c497afeb-916e-4c0e-aced-a7d1548d459bWed, 13 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtHow to (constructively) lower the bar on your meditation practice.   https://bornimusic.com/ is a meditation teacher, hip-hop artist, and author based in the DC area. He's a certified teacher with over 20 years of experience bringing mindfulness,...Ofosu Jones-Quartey is a meditation teacher, hip-hop artist, and author based in the DC area. He's a certified teacher with over 20 years of experience bringing mindfulness, self-compassion, and creativity to people of all ages. His stage name is "Born I,", and his new book is called Lyrical Dharma: Hip-Hop as Mindfulness.   In this episode we talk about:

• The definition of open-awareness meditation 
• How it differs from classical concentration practices (such as focusing on your breath, or loving kindness phrases)
• Why Ofosu chose open-awareness meditation (in direct response to his struggles with OCD)
• How you can practice open-awareness meditation 
• The benefits of a technique called "mental noting"
•  The "practice self-assessment tapes" that we run in our mind
• Self-compassion and "lowering the bar" in your meditation practice
• The relationship between  neurodiversity and meditation in general
• How to  depersonalize the experience of suffering
• And we hear some of Ofosu's music and the life experiences that inspired it

Related Episodes:

• How to Become a Regular Meditator (and More) | Alexis Santos
• A More Relaxed Way to Meditate | Alexis Santos

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   Additional Resources: 

• Lyrical Dharma Music Playlist

  Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here.   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris   Sponsors:
Narwal Vacuum
If you want to treat your home to spotless, fresh floors, visit us.narwal.com/podcast to get the early bird price! Function Health
Learn more and join using our link. The first 1,000 get a $100 credit toward their membership. Visit www.functionhealth.com/HAPPIER or use gift code HAPPIER 100 at sign-up to own your health.]]>4112false994fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-s-normalize-failure-the-right-kind-manu-kapur--75225841Manu Kapur is currently the Director of the Singapore-ETH Center, and Professor for Learning Sciences and Higher Education at ETH Zurich, Switzerland, where he also directs The Future Learning Initiative (FLI). Manu is also the Founding Chair of the ETH Zurich – EPFL Joint Doctoral Program in the Learning Sciences.

In this episode we talk about:

• The definition of Productive Failure (a concept Manu developed that allows you to design for and harness failure for deeper learning)
• Why we learn more from failing than from succeeding
• The difference between desirable and undesirable failure
•  The neuroscience of curiosity
• Practical ways to incorporate productive failure into your daily life
• How to get into your "failure zone" 
• Cool concepts like the looking back and moving the Gold posts
• How to normalize failure and create environments in which other people feel safe to fail 
• The role of psychological safety and a growth mindset
• And much more

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Additional Resources: 

• Productive Failure
• Manu's Ted Talk

Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more at eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party-2025.   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris   Sponsors: Coop Sleep Goods
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In this episode we talk about:

• The definition of Productive Failure (a concept Manu developed that allows you to design for and harness failure for deeper learning)
• Why we learn more from failing than from succeeding
• The difference between desirable and undesirable failure
•  The neuroscience of curiosity
• Practical ways to incorporate productive failure into your daily life
• How to get into your "failure zone" 
• Cool concepts like the looking back and moving the Gold posts
• How to normalize failure and create environments in which other people feel safe to fail 
• The role of psychological safety and a growth mindset
• And much more

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Additional Resources: 

• Productive Failure
• Manu's Ted Talk

Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more at eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party-2025.   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris   Sponsors: Coop Sleep Goods
Upgrade your summer sleep. Visit coopsleepgoods.com/HAPPIER10 to get 20% off your first order.  Open Phone
OpenPhone is offering our listeners 20% off of your first 6 months at OpenPhone.com/happier. NOCD
Head over to nocd.com and book a free 15‑minute call with their team, to learn more and start getting help with OCD.]]>3722false993fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pods-we-love-happier-with-gretchen-rubin--75225676Happier. Gretchen and her sister Elizabeth Craft discuss the idea of the "familect" and why it might be fun to create a  dictionary for our own familect. They also talk about a hack that makes it easier to use a smartphone, and they share dozens of listeners' thought-provoking  "Secrets of Adulthood." Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here!   Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris

]]>bb856ca5-70c8-4258-84ce-6d997f5c3aadSun, 10 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtSharing an episode today from our friend Gretchen Rubin's podcast, https://gretchenrubin.com/podcasts/. Gretchen and her sister Elizabeth Craft discuss the idea of the "familect" and why it might be fun to create a  dictionary for our own familect....Happier. Gretchen and her sister Elizabeth Craft discuss the idea of the "familect" and why it might be fun to create a  dictionary for our own familect. They also talk about a hack that makes it easier to use a smartphone, and they share dozens of listeners' thought-provoking  "Secrets of Adulthood." Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here!   Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris

]]>1964false992bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-surprisingly-effective-way-to-deal-with-your-inner-critic--75225818 How to Handle Your Demons | Richard Schwartz
How (and Why) To Hug Your Inner Dragons | Richard Schwartz

Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here! Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris

]]>129ed65a-c178-4c4e-bedd-9c0c5ee6652cFri, 08 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtWe're bringing you some of our favorite gems from the archives, as chosen by our staff. This week, we're hearing from therapist Dick Schwartz, as chosen by Mani Chandy from our Substack team. Schwartz is the founder of Internal Family Systems, a way... How to Handle Your Demons | Richard Schwartz
How (and Why) To Hug Your Inner Dragons | Richard Schwartz

Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here! Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris

]]>1742false991bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-handle-dilemmas-drift-indecision-and-difficult-people-gretchen-rubin--75225720Gretchen Rubin is a New York Times bestselling author and happiness expert who explores human nature and habits. She's a highly acclaimed writer, host of the podcast  Happier with Gretchen Rubin and the founder of the award-winning Happier app.    In this episode we talk about:

• What aphorisms are, and why they're useful 
• How to make decisions that lead to a "bigger life"
• Why you should pay special attention to anything you lie about or hide 
• The argument against task-sharing 
• The dangers of being indecisive 
• Why offering emotional validation can often be more powerful than offering solutions
• Why you should pay close attention when people repeat themselves over and over
• And much more

Related Episodes:

• The Happiness Project: Revisited 
• How To Use Your Five Senses To Reduce Anxiety, Increase Creativity, and Improve Your Relationships 
• Small Ways to Improve Your Everyday Life Right Now 
• Outer Order, Inner Calm 
• 'The Four Tendencies' 
• Gretchen Rubin (Our Long-Lost Pilot Episode)

  Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Additional Resources: 

• Gretchen's books
• The "Five Things Making Me Happy" Newsletter
• Gretchen on Substack: Secrets of Adulthood

  Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here.
  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>0f42040a-621f-45df-b622-126855dc95e7Wed, 06 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtAn avalanche of practical advice and brief (but powerful) life lessons.   https://gretchenrubin.com/ is a New York Times bestselling author and happiness expert who explores human nature and habits. She's a highly acclaimed writer, host of the podcast...Gretchen Rubin is a New York Times bestselling author and happiness expert who explores human nature and habits. She's a highly acclaimed writer, host of the podcast  Happier with Gretchen Rubin and the founder of the award-winning Happier app.    In this episode we talk about:

• What aphorisms are, and why they're useful 
• How to make decisions that lead to a "bigger life"
• Why you should pay special attention to anything you lie about or hide 
• The argument against task-sharing 
• The dangers of being indecisive 
• Why offering emotional validation can often be more powerful than offering solutions
• Why you should pay close attention when people repeat themselves over and over
• And much more

Related Episodes:

• The Happiness Project: Revisited 
• How To Use Your Five Senses To Reduce Anxiety, Increase Creativity, and Improve Your Relationships 
• Small Ways to Improve Your Everyday Life Right Now 
• Outer Order, Inner Calm 
• 'The Four Tendencies' 
• Gretchen Rubin (Our Long-Lost Pilot Episode)

  Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Additional Resources: 

• Gretchen's books
• The "Five Things Making Me Happy" Newsletter
• Gretchen on Substack: Secrets of Adulthood

  Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here.
  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>3867false990fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-you-say-yes-when-you-shouldn-t-and-how-to-say-no-when-it-matters-most-dr-sunita-sah--75225621Dr. Sunita Sah started her career as a physician but then switched over to organizational psychology. At Cornell, she conducts research on influence, authority, compliance, and defiance. She is the author of Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes. In this episode we talk about:

• How Dr. Sah defines defiance 
• The costs of compliance 
• The five stages of defiance
• How to make defiance a practice
• The upside of tension 
• The importance of knowing your values — how to articulate them, and how this relates to our biology, specifically our hormones 
• The gender components of defiance 
  

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris Sponsors:

Smalls: For a limited time only, get 60% off your first order PLUS free shipping when you head to Smalls.com/HAPPIER. 
Function Health: Learn more and join using our link. The first 1,000 get a $100 credit toward their membership. Visit www.functionhealth.com/HAPPIER or use gift code HAPPIER 100 at sign-up to own your health.]]>e0120ed4-b746-4a90-8c9a-47b22081b4b5Mon, 04 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtA conversation with a Cornell professor who is attempting to rebrand the concept of defiance. https://www.sunitasah.com/ started her career as a physician but then switched over to organizational psychology. At Cornell, she conducts research on...Dr. Sunita Sah started her career as a physician but then switched over to organizational psychology. At Cornell, she conducts research on influence, authority, compliance, and defiance. She is the author of Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes. In this episode we talk about:

• How Dr. Sah defines defiance 
• The costs of compliance 
• The five stages of defiance
• How to make defiance a practice
• The upside of tension 
• The importance of knowing your values — how to articulate them, and how this relates to our biology, specifically our hormones 
• The gender components of defiance 
  

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris Sponsors:

Smalls: For a limited time only, get 60% off your first order PLUS free shipping when you head to Smalls.com/HAPPIER. 
Function Health: Learn more and join using our link. The first 1,000 get a $100 credit toward their membership. Visit www.functionhealth.com/HAPPIER or use gift code HAPPIER 100 at sign-up to own your health.]]>4257false989fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-you-overcomplicating-your-life-kaira-jewel-lingo--75225433DanHarris.com. For the month of August, those meditations will come from Kaira Jewel Lingo, a Buddhist teacher who spent 15 years as a monastic in the Plum Village tradition. In this bonus episode, you'll hear our head of content, DJ Cashmere, in conversation with Kaira Jewel, sharing some of her fascinating backstory. From a communal Christian community in Chicago, to a Zen monastery in the south of France, to making her life as an independent teacher in New York, you'll hear how the thread of "voluntary simplicity" runs through all of it.  Related Episodes:

• How To Keep Your Relationships On the Rails | Kaira Jewel Lingo
• A Buddhist Recipe for Handling Turmoil | Kaira Jewel Lingo

Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here!

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>c5466d1f-4973-42db-9883-bef2e73e046aSun, 03 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtWe're in the midst of an exciting evolution of the overall 10% Happier project. In our quest to make this podcast more actionable – to help you operationalize all the game-changing ideas you encounter on this pod – we're now offering guided...DanHarris.com. For the month of August, those meditations will come from Kaira Jewel Lingo, a Buddhist teacher who spent 15 years as a monastic in the Plum Village tradition. In this bonus episode, you'll hear our head of content, DJ Cashmere, in conversation with Kaira Jewel, sharing some of her fascinating backstory. From a communal Christian community in Chicago, to a Zen monastery in the south of France, to making her life as an independent teacher in New York, you'll hear how the thread of "voluntary simplicity" runs through all of it.  Related Episodes:

• How To Keep Your Relationships On the Rails | Kaira Jewel Lingo
• A Buddhist Recipe for Handling Turmoil | Kaira Jewel Lingo

Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here!

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>1585false988bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-find-joy-in-an-anxious-world-sara-bareilles-and-dacher-keltner--75225835New York Times Well Festival, moderated by Dan. All three of them have dealt with anxiety and continue to work with it, and they discuss the ways they look for joy and sustainable wellness.  Related Episodes:

• Sara Bareilles: Anxiety, Anger, and Art
• The Evolutionary Case for Kindness | Dacher Keltner
• This Scientist Says One Emotion May Be the Key to Happiness. Can You Guess What It Is? | Dacher Keltner

  Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more at eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party-2025.   Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>433c7674-e0e0-4cd2-a8f2-ab19e0b2d835Fri, 01 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtA conversation with singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles and psychologist Dacher Keltner, recorded at the https://www.nytimes.com/events/wellfestival#overview, moderated by Dan. All three of them have dealt with anxiety and continue to work with it, and...New York Times Well Festival, moderated by Dan. All three of them have dealt with anxiety and continue to work with it, and they discuss the ways they look for joy and sustainable wellness.  Related Episodes:

• Sara Bareilles: Anxiety, Anger, and Art
• The Evolutionary Case for Kindness | Dacher Keltner
• This Scientist Says One Emotion May Be the Key to Happiness. Can You Guess What It Is? | Dacher Keltner

  Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more at eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party-2025.   Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>2018false987bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/anxious-confused-powerless-a-four-part-recipe-for-staying-centered-from-a-buddhist-nun-ayya-anandabodhi--75225642Ayya Anandabodhi is the spiritual director of Pārāyana Vihāra, a monastic residence in Port Townsend, WA. She was raised in Wales, in the UK, and first encountered Buddhism in her early teens and began training as a nun at age 24. You can listen to some of her Dharma talks, here.    In this episode we talk about:

• What centering means – and how to do it in the midst of chaos or calamity (Including some very practical tips)
• The difference between centering vs equanimity 
• How to break out of old patterns 
• The power of pausing
• How anger is justified, but it doesn't help
• A quick but deep dive into the Four Noble truths, a foundational Buddhist list
• We tackle the tricky topic of "true nature"
• We talk about the vital role of that treacly and often misunderstood term, compassion

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• What centering means – and how to do it in the midst of chaos or calamity (Including some very practical tips)
• The difference between centering vs equanimity 
• How to break out of old patterns 
• The power of pausing
• How anger is justified, but it doesn't help
• A quick but deep dive into the Four Noble truths, a foundational Buddhist list
• We tackle the tricky topic of "true nature"
• We talk about the vital role of that treacly and often misunderstood term, compassion

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• How to define happiness
• How to be happy in the midst of a shitshow
• How to shift from being egocentric (self-focused) to allocentric (interconnected) 
• The impacts of social isolation (and how to avoid it)
• The challenge of optimism (and how to overcome it)
• Finding a "flow state" through meditation
•  How to enhance your social connections
• Where "true, authentic happiness" comes from
• Controlling attention and rejecting negative comparisons 
• The role of nature
• And much more

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• The Science of Happiness: Seven Lessons for Living Well

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• How to define happiness
• How to be happy in the midst of a shitshow
• How to shift from being egocentric (self-focused) to allocentric (interconnected) 
• The impacts of social isolation (and how to avoid it)
• The challenge of optimism (and how to overcome it)
• Finding a "flow state" through meditation
•  How to enhance your social connections
• Where "true, authentic happiness" comes from
• Controlling attention and rejecting negative comparisons 
• The role of nature
• And much more

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• The Science of Happiness: Seven Lessons for Living Well

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• Mayim Bialik On: Anxiety, Anger, Believing in Both Neuroscience and God, and the Pressures of Being a Teen TV Star

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• The definition of personality 
• The so-called big 5 aspects of personality and Olga's attempts to work on them
• How to spice up your social life 
• The concept of conscientiousness, and how to get better at it
• An antidote to procrastination 
• Tips for reducing neuroticism 
• The role of psychedelics 
• Practical ways to make reasonable changes in the midst of a busy life
  

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• The definition of personality 
• The so-called big 5 aspects of personality and Olga's attempts to work on them
• How to spice up your social life 
• The concept of conscientiousness, and how to get better at it
• An antidote to procrastination 
• Tips for reducing neuroticism 
• The role of psychedelics 
• Practical ways to make reasonable changes in the midst of a busy life
  

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• His unique understanding of God—one that even agnostics can get behind
• How to build communities that counteract polarization 
• The practice of affectionate awe 
• Father Boyle's antidotes to despair
• His own daily practice
• And much more
  
  

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• His unique understanding of God—one that even agnostics can get behind
• How to build communities that counteract polarization 
• The practice of affectionate awe 
• Father Boyle's antidotes to despair
• His own daily practice
• And much more
  
  

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• Can You Really Conquer Hatred Through Love? | Father Gregory Boyle

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• Ordinary Mysticism: Your Life as Sacred Ground

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Full Episode:  The Mental States That Steal Your Calm | Bhikkhu Bodhi   Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>244c7373-56ef-414e-9b02-ea24aeee0678Fri, 18 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtWe're bringing you some of our favorite gems from the archives, as chosen by our staff. This week, we're hearing from Buddhist scholar and teacher Bhikkhu Bodhi, as chosen by Tara Anderson, one of our podcast producers. We're getting a little meta...
Full Episode:  The Mental States That Steal Your Calm | Bhikkhu Bodhi   Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>1301false979bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-buddhist-compass-to-direct-you-toward-happiness-beth-upton--75225641Beth Upton has been teaching meditation since 2014. Before that she spent ten years as a Buddhist nun, five of them in Burma under the guidance of Pa Auk Sayadaw. She currently leads the Sanditthika Meditation Community. In this episode we talk about:

• The Buddhist Abhidhamma, which Beth calls "particle physics for the mind"  
• Why she's interested in the broader teaching of Kusala (happy mind states)
• Practical ways to design our lives to get more Kusala
• The beautiful qualities of mind that all co-arise in a moment of Kusala 
• How we get tripped up in the realm of the "unwholesome"
• How Beth navigates Kusala and Akusala in her day to day life
  

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• The Buddhist Abhidhamma, which Beth calls "particle physics for the mind"  
• Why she's interested in the broader teaching of Kusala (happy mind states)
• Practical ways to design our lives to get more Kusala
• The beautiful qualities of mind that all co-arise in a moment of Kusala 
• How we get tripped up in the realm of the "unwholesome"
• How Beth navigates Kusala and Akusala in her day to day life
  

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• The Profound Upsides of Mortality | Nikki Mirghafori, PhD

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In this episode we talk about:

• How Dr. Raz transitioned from a career in magic to neuroscience 
• The science of suggestibility, how it's defined, and its relation to hypnosis 
• Stage  hypnosis vs medical hypnosis
• How the power of suggestion could be  therapeutically harnessed to impact our physiology, behavior, and well-being
• Practical exercises for increasing thought control
• The "magical ingredient" when it comes to dealing with life's challenges
• Why placebos may work even when you know you're taking them
• How we protect ourselves against mis–and–disinformation
• And much more

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In this episode we talk about:

• How Dr. Raz transitioned from a career in magic to neuroscience 
• The science of suggestibility, how it's defined, and its relation to hypnosis 
• Stage  hypnosis vs medical hypnosis
• How the power of suggestion could be  therapeutically harnessed to impact our physiology, behavior, and well-being
• Practical exercises for increasing thought control
• The "magical ingredient" when it comes to dealing with life's challenges
• Why placebos may work even when you know you're taking them
• How we protect ourselves against mis–and–disinformation
• And much more

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• How Meditation Can Help You Handle Injured Feelings and Injured Muscles | Dawn Mauricio

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• How Meditation Can Help You Handle Injured Feelings and Injured Muscles | Dawn Mauricio

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Full Episode:  Bill Hader on Anxiety, Imposter Syndrome, and Leaning Into Discomfort   Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
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• Doty's six steps to manifest
• His very interesting backstory
• The art and science of intention setting and the role of our neural pathways.
• How caring can ignite our parasympathetic nervous system, which in turn can help us manifest better
• Practical tips for embedding an intention into our subconscious
• The keys to understanding what we want vs. what we need
• And how to 'alert the bloodhound' to harness the full power of your mind

We originally aired this episode in July 2024. Related Episodes:

• #388. The Science of Training Your Attention | Dr. Amishi Jha
• The Art and Science of Compassion: Thupten Jinpa
• #425. Compassion Is the Ultimate Tool for the Truly Ambitious | Paul Gilbert

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• Doty's six steps to manifest
• His very interesting backstory
• The art and science of intention setting and the role of our neural pathways.
• How caring can ignite our parasympathetic nervous system, which in turn can help us manifest better
• Practical tips for embedding an intention into our subconscious
• The keys to understanding what we want vs. what we need
• And how to 'alert the bloodhound' to harness the full power of your mind

We originally aired this episode in July 2024. Related Episodes:

• #388. The Science of Training Your Attention | Dr. Amishi Jha
• The Art and Science of Compassion: Thupten Jinpa
• #425. Compassion Is the Ultimate Tool for the Truly Ambitious | Paul Gilbert

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• How Ezra maintains some degree of equanimity
• Digital hygiene
• Ezra's meditation practice
• Ezra's tattoo, which is a reminder to maintain intellectual humility
• Ezra's new end of the day ritual
• The future of the species at what appears to be a pivotal moment.
  

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• How Ezra maintains some degree of equanimity
• Digital hygiene
• Ezra's meditation practice
• Ezra's tattoo, which is a reminder to maintain intellectual humility
• Ezra's new end of the day ritual
• The future of the species at what appears to be a pivotal moment.
  

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• How to Be a Good and Sane Citizen in Ugly Times | Ezra Klein
• Ezra Klein, How We Interact with Politics Matters

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• How To Handle Difficult People | Dawn Mauricio
• What "Getting Out of Your Head" Actually Means | Dawn Mauricio

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• How To Handle Difficult People | Dawn Mauricio
• What "Getting Out of Your Head" Actually Means | Dawn Mauricio

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Self-improvement versus self-acceptance

The "friendship recession" among men

Aging authentically and "caring less"

Catastrophizing in parenthood

How to avoid passing your anxieties onto your children

The making of her latest flick, M3GAN 2.0

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• Listen to Allison's new podcast, Landlines. New episodes drop every Monday.

  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>e0e0e116-7882-4f6d-ad05-02a15bc4f7e5Fri, 04 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtA scream-queen (and Dan's old friend) talks control, insecurity, friendship, and parenthood. Allison Williams is an actress, producer, and singer best known for her breakout role on HBO's award winning TV series GIRLS, the blockbuster film GET OUT,...

Self-improvement versus self-acceptance

The "friendship recession" among men

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How to avoid passing your anxieties onto your children

The making of her latest flick, M3GAN 2.0

And much more

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• Listen to Allison's new podcast, Landlines. New episodes drop every Monday.

  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>3762false971fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/buddhist-practices-for-busyness-overwhelm-and-burnout-brother-chan-phap-huu--75225605Brother Chân Pháp Hữu began training at the age of 13 with the legendary Zen master Thích Nhất Hạnh — who was an author, activist, and founder of the Plum Village tradition. Today Brother Pháp Hữu is the abbot of Plum Village's Upper Hamlet and the co-host of the Plum Village podcast The Way Out Is In. He also recently co-authored a book, called Being with Busyness: Zen Ways to Transform Overwhelm and Burnout. 
  In this episode we talk about:

• Why humans today are busier and more overwhelmed than ever before 
• Why monastics aren't immune to burnout
• How  busyness is thrust upon us by the world, but it's also the result of us running from the shit we don't wanna face
• Practical tools for addressing busyness and burnout 
• Why doing nothing is an art
• The role of perspective—and how contemplating your own death can be a huge source of perspective 
• The practice of total relaxation
• How to have healthy boundaries without armoring up
• How to say no without pissing people off
•  How to protect ourselves in toxic environments
• And much more

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  In this episode we talk about:

• Why humans today are busier and more overwhelmed than ever before 
• Why monastics aren't immune to burnout
• How  busyness is thrust upon us by the world, but it's also the result of us running from the shit we don't wanna face
• Practical tools for addressing busyness and burnout 
• Why doing nothing is an art
• The role of perspective—and how contemplating your own death can be a huge source of perspective 
• The practice of total relaxation
• How to have healthy boundaries without armoring up
• How to say no without pissing people off
•  How to protect ourselves in toxic environments
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In this episode we talk about:

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• Techniques to help you find your "why"
• Ways to combat the "three deadly i"s
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• And much more

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• Practical strategies for bringing "good stress" into your life
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• And much more

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• Practical strategies for bringing "good stress" into your life
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• Communication techniques
• And much more

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• How Spring came to write about Harriet Tubman's life
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• What she means by the "inner underground railroad" and how it is alive today
• And, how, in the inner underground railroad, freedom equates to nirvana 

Content Warning: mentions of suicide This episode originally aired in February 2023, and we're re-airing it today for two reasons: first, because it's awesome; and second, because Spring needs help.  A few months ago, Spring was hit by a delivery truck while crossing the street in Atlanta. She suffered extensive injuries and has been largely unable to work since then. As a result, she's been experiencing some financial distress between her mounting medical bills and her inability to be fully employed.  We've teamed up with the meditation teachers Jack Kornfield and Trudy Goodman to start a GoFundMe page to help Spring raise a little bit of money. Jack, Trudy and Dan have all contributed. If you can make a contribution, please do. No amount is too small.  You can find the GoFundMe here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-spring-washams-healing-journey   Related Episodes:

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• How Spring came to write about Harriet Tubman's life
• Her work with plant medicine and the shamanic tradition
• The dream and the "conversations" Spring had with Tubman
• Why we are all so interested in ancestry
• How we can deepen our relationship with our ancestors
• Family Constellation Therapy as a modality for doing ancestry work
• Spring's own family history
• Why she is still processing the experience of writing her book about Harriet Tubman
• What she means by the "inner underground railroad" and how it is alive today
• And, how, in the inner underground railroad, freedom equates to nirvana 

Content Warning: mentions of suicide This episode originally aired in February 2023, and we're re-airing it today for two reasons: first, because it's awesome; and second, because Spring needs help.  A few months ago, Spring was hit by a delivery truck while crossing the street in Atlanta. She suffered extensive injuries and has been largely unable to work since then. As a result, she's been experiencing some financial distress between her mounting medical bills and her inability to be fully employed.  We've teamed up with the meditation teachers Jack Kornfield and Trudy Goodman to start a GoFundMe page to help Spring raise a little bit of money. Jack, Trudy and Dan have all contributed. If you can make a contribution, please do. No amount is too small.  You can find the GoFundMe here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-spring-washams-healing-journey   Related Episodes:

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  Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on...]]>4548false965fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/if-you-care-about-fitness-you-should-work-on-your-mobility-get-fit-sanely-listener-picks-kelly-and-juliet-starrett--75225620
Paid subscribers of DanHarris.com will have exclusive access to a set of all-new guided meditations, led by friend of the show Cara Lai, customized to accompany each episode of the Get Fit Sanely series. We're super excited to offer a way to help you put the ideas from the episodes into practice. Learn all about it here.   Related Episodes:

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Paid subscribers of DanHarris.com will have exclusive access to a set of all-new guided meditations, led by friend of the show Cara Lai, customized to accompany each episode of the Get Fit Sanely series. We're super excited to offer a way to help you put the ideas from the episodes into practice. Learn all about it here.   Related Episodes:

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• The connection between our muscles and mental health 
• The many benefits of strength training 
• How society, culture, and history have shaped the way we think about beauty standards and strength 
• Misconceptions about the six-pack 
• Running as a tool for healing
•  The psychological impact of realizing your own physical potential 
• The symbolism and science of the push-up
•  The connection between our muscles and our longevity
• Practical advice for beginning strength training
• And food habits that supports muscle growth

  Paid subscribers of DanHarris.com will have exclusive access to a set of all-new guided meditations, led by friend of the show Cara Lai, customized to accompany each episode of the Get Fit Sanely series. We're super excited to offer a way to help you put the ideas from the episodes into practice. Learn all about it here.   Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris.  ]]>cb74b3de-356c-4869-a23a-b699c185d133Wed, 18 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtWhat muscles are for, how to get them, and why it's never too late to start building them. https://www.bonnietsui.com/ is a longtime contributor to The New York Times and the bestselling author of...Bonnie Tsui is a longtime contributor to The New York Times and the bestselling author of Why We Swim, a New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice and a Time magazine and NPR Best Book of the Year. Her work has been recognized and supported by Harvard University, the National Press Foundation, the Mesa Refuge, and the Best American Essays series. Her newest book is called On Muscle. This episode is part of our ongoing Get Fit Sanely series.    In this episode we talk about:

• The connection between our muscles and mental health 
• The many benefits of strength training 
• How society, culture, and history have shaped the way we think about beauty standards and strength 
• Misconceptions about the six-pack 
• Running as a tool for healing
•  The psychological impact of realizing your own physical potential 
• The symbolism and science of the push-up
•  The connection between our muscles and our longevity
• Practical advice for beginning strength training
• And food habits that supports muscle growth

  Paid subscribers of DanHarris.com will have exclusive access to a set of all-new guided meditations, led by friend of the show Cara Lai, customized to accompany each episode of the Get Fit Sanely series. We're super excited to offer a way to help you put the ideas from the episodes into practice. Learn all about it here.   Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris.  ]]>4260false963fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-gut-health-dr-robynne-chutkan--75225899Dr. Robynne Chutkan is a board certified gastroenterologist and the author of the four books Gutbliss, The Microbiome Solution, The Bloat Cure, and The Anti-Viral Gut. She's also the host of The Gutbliss Podcast.   Paid subscribers of DanHarris.com will have exclusive access to a set of all-new guided meditations, led by friend of the show Cara Lai, customized to accompany each episode of the Get Fit Sanely series. We're super excited to offer a way to help you put the ideas from the episodes into practice. Learn all about it here. In this episode we talk about:

• The relationship between gut health and mental health
• The microbiome, why it's important, and how you can view the microbiome through a Buddhist lens
• A crash course on the digestive system
• How to navigate the snake oil – and why some supplements you are taking could be making your gut worse 
• We go deep on acid reflux 
• The downsides of chewing gum
• Distinguishing belly fat vs bloat
• Why not all gas is bad
  

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• The relationship between gut health and mental health
• The microbiome, why it's important, and how you can view the microbiome through a Buddhist lens
• A crash course on the digestive system
• How to navigate the snake oil – and why some supplements you are taking could be making your gut worse 
• We go deep on acid reflux 
• The downsides of chewing gum
• Distinguishing belly fat vs bloat
• Why not all gas is bad
  

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• Your Brain on Food | Dr. Uma Naidoo
• The Science Of How Nature Changes Your Brain—From Sleep To Cognition To Your Nervous System | Dacher Keltner
• How To Get The Physiological And Psychological Benefits Of Nature If You Don't Live Near Nature | Dacher Keltner
• The Science Of Walking: The Benefits Of Walking In Nature, Walking Meetings, And Walking Meditation | Dacher Keltner
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• Behind The Scenes Of The 10% Happier Podcast + A Sneak Preview Of Something Big
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Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit 4640false962fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/intuitive-eating-101-with-christy-harrison-get-fit-sanely-listener-picks--75225594Cara Lai, customized to accompany each episode of the Get Fit Sanely series. We're super excited to offer a way to help you put the ideas from the episodes into practice. Learn all about it here.

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 ]]>86a84812-4a1b-43bb-9bf2-8885bae13c37Fri, 13 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtWe asked listeners to tell us about some of their favorite episodes from our Get Fit Sanely series, and we'll be bringing you some excerpts of those episodes on Fridays this month. Today, we're hearing from listener Traci who was introduced to the...Cara Lai, customized to accompany each episode of the Get Fit Sanely series. We're super excited to offer a way to help you put the ideas from the episodes into practice. Learn all about it here.

• How To Embrace the Anti-Diet | Christy Harrison
• The Anti-Diet | Evelyn Tribole
• How To Take Care of Your Body Without Losing Your Mind
• Get Fit Sanely: the podcast playlist

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 ]]>959false961bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/if-you-want-to-be-more-productive-you-need-more-rest-here-s-how-to-get-it-claudia-hammond--75225912Claudia Hammond is an award-winning broadcaster, author, and psychology lecturer. In her work she shares the ways that psychological and medical research can help us in our everyday lives, whether through radio, TV, podcasts, public events or books.  This episode is part of our ongoing Get Fit Sanely series.    In this episode we talk about:

• How to define rest
• The health risks of fatigue 
• Why your rest is more effective if you don't feel guilty about it
• Why watching TV is so restful (in moderation) 
• Why taking breaks shouldn't be considered a reward 
• How to create your own personal prescription for rest
• Why a "resting state" for the brain is actually quite active
• The restful act of daydreaming (when it doesn't lead to ruminating) 
• Heat therapies for reduced cortisol levels
• Why some forms of movement and exercise can be restful
• The #1 most restful activity based on her research
• And practical advice for incorporating more rest into your busy life
  

  Paid subscribers of DanHarris.com will have exclusive access to a set of all-new guided meditations, led by friend of the show Cara Lai, customized to accompany each episode of the Get Fit Sanely series. We're super excited to offer a way to help you put the ideas from the episodes into practice. Learn all about it here.   Related Episodes:

• Get Fit Sanely: the podcast playlist
• Neuroaesthetics: How Art Can Improve and Extend Your Life | Ivy Ross and Susan Magsamen

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• The Art of Rest
• The Keys to Kindness
• Healthcheck
• All in the Mind

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• How to define rest
• The health risks of fatigue 
• Why your rest is more effective if you don't feel guilty about it
• Why watching TV is so restful (in moderation) 
• Why taking breaks shouldn't be considered a reward 
• How to create your own personal prescription for rest
• Why a "resting state" for the brain is actually quite active
• The restful act of daydreaming (when it doesn't lead to ruminating) 
• Heat therapies for reduced cortisol levels
• Why some forms of movement and exercise can be restful
• The #1 most restful activity based on her research
• And practical advice for incorporating more rest into your busy life
  

  Paid subscribers of DanHarris.com will have exclusive access to a set of all-new guided meditations, led by friend of the show Cara Lai, customized to accompany each episode of the Get Fit Sanely series. We're super excited to offer a way to help you put the ideas from the episodes into practice. Learn all about it here.   Related Episodes:

• Get Fit Sanely: the podcast playlist
• Neuroaesthetics: How Art Can Improve and Extend Your Life | Ivy Ross and Susan Magsamen

  Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   Additional Resources: 

• The Art of Rest
• The Keys to Kindness
• Healthcheck
• All in the Mind

  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris.]]>3519false960fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rich-roll-on-how-to-pursue-health-without-becoming-unhealthy-how-to-establish-motivation-momentum-and-why-people-hate-vegans--75225909Rich Roll is a vegan ultra-endurance athlete and full-time wellness & plant-based nutrition advocate, podcast host, public speaker, and inspiration to people worldwide as a transformative example of courageous and healthy living. This episode is part of our ongoing Get Fit Sanely Series.    In this episode we talk about:

• How to harness the power of momentum 
• The importance of intrinsic motivation
• What being "in shape" actually means 
• Practical tips for people who aren't ultra-endurance athletes
• Why so many people hate vegans and why you should eat more plants anyway
• Unhealthy obsessions with being healthy and the dangers of orthorexia
• Addiction, recovery, and healing childhood wounds
• What Rich's exercise regime looks like now
• Psychedelics and non-duality
• And much more

  Paid subscribers of DanHarris.com will have exclusive access to a set of all-new guided meditations, led by friend of the show Cara Lai, customized to accompany each episode of the Get Fit Sanely series. We're super excited to offer a way to help you put the ideas from the episodes into practice. Learn all about it here.   Related Episodes:

• The Anti-Diet | Evelyn Tribole
• Get Fit Sanely: the podcast playlist

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• The Rich Roll Podcast
• Voicing Change Media
• Links to Rich's books 

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• How to harness the power of momentum 
• The importance of intrinsic motivation
• What being "in shape" actually means 
• Practical tips for people who aren't ultra-endurance athletes
• Why so many people hate vegans and why you should eat more plants anyway
• Unhealthy obsessions with being healthy and the dangers of orthorexia
• Addiction, recovery, and healing childhood wounds
• What Rich's exercise regime looks like now
• Psychedelics and non-duality
• And much more

  Paid subscribers of DanHarris.com will have exclusive access to a set of all-new guided meditations, led by friend of the show Cara Lai, customized to accompany each episode of the Get Fit Sanely series. We're super excited to offer a way to help you put the ideas from the episodes into practice. Learn all about it here.   Related Episodes:

• The Anti-Diet | Evelyn Tribole
• Get Fit Sanely: the podcast playlist

  Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   Additional Resources: 

• The Rich Roll Podcast
• Voicing Change Media
• Links to Rich's books 

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• The Neuroscience of Exercise | Wendy Suzuki
• How To Take Care of Your Body Without Losing Your Mind
• Get Fit Sanely: the podcast playlist
  
  Join Dan's online community here

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• The Neuroscience of Exercise | Wendy Suzuki
• How To Take Care of Your Body Without Losing Your Mind
• Get Fit Sanely: the podcast playlist
  
  Join Dan's online community here

Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>869false958bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/easy-evidence-based-hacks-for-fitness-marielle-segarra--75225714Marielle Segarra is a reporter and the host of NPR's Life Kit, the award-winning podcast and radio show that shares trustworthy, nonjudgmental tips that help listeners navigate their lives. In this episode we talk about:

•  How and why Marielle got interested in this stuff 
• Exercise and sleep tips that Marielle has incorporated into her own life. 
• Something called, "revenge bedtime procrastination" – and how to work with it
• Some key learnings from Marielle's experience with cancer
• The link between fitness and play—and why play is so important for human flourishing
• How to assess how much play you're getting and tips for getting more of it
• The very subtle but important question of letting go of outcomes—in other words, not pursuing all of this stuff with so much of an agenda— and actually enjoying the process 

Paid subscribers of DanHarris.com will have exclusive access to a set of all-new guided meditations, led by friend of the show Cara Lai, customized to accompany each episode of the Get Fit Sanely series. We're super excited to offer a way to help you put the ideas from the episodes into practice. Learn all about it here. Related Episodes:

• How to Change Your Habits | Katy Milkman
• LifeKit's A behavioral scientist's advice for changing your life 
• How To Take Care of Your Body Without Losing Your Mind
• Get Fit Sanely: the podcast playlist

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•  How and why Marielle got interested in this stuff 
• Exercise and sleep tips that Marielle has incorporated into her own life. 
• Something called, "revenge bedtime procrastination" – and how to work with it
• Some key learnings from Marielle's experience with cancer
• The link between fitness and play—and why play is so important for human flourishing
• How to assess how much play you're getting and tips for getting more of it
• The very subtle but important question of letting go of outcomes—in other words, not pursuing all of this stuff with so much of an agenda— and actually enjoying the process 

Paid subscribers of DanHarris.com will have exclusive access to a set of all-new guided meditations, led by friend of the show Cara Lai, customized to accompany each episode of the Get Fit Sanely series. We're super excited to offer a way to help you put the ideas from the episodes into practice. Learn all about it here. Related Episodes:

• How to Change Your Habits | Katy Milkman
• LifeKit's A behavioral scientist's advice for changing your life 
• How To Take Care of Your Body Without Losing Your Mind
• Get Fit Sanely: the podcast playlist

Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>3546false957fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/peak-performance-at-any-age-christiane-wolf-dharma-teacher-doctor-ultramarathoner--75225225Christiane Wolf, MD, PhD is a former physician and internationally known mindfulness and Insight (Vipassana) meditation teacher. She is the author of "Outsmart Your Pain" and the coauthor of "A Clinician's Guide to Teaching Mindfulness". She is also a senior teacher at InsightLA in Los Angeles. And in her spare time, she runs ultramarathons. In this episode we talk about:

• How to develop and hone interoception
• How to do practices like a body scan — and how helpful it can be for all aspects of life
• How to shift how we relate to our body
• The four foundations of mindfulness — one of the crucial discourses of the Buddha 
• What a healthy relationship to the body looks like 
• Translating monastic practices to our modern day lives 
• How to reduce stress and suffering in the body 
• Indifference vs equanimity / serenity 
• Helpful questions to ask yourself in cultivating a new relationship with your body 
• The four sources of reluctance or resistance to exercise 
• Discipline vs self-compassion 
• Unpacking the dysfunction among people who overexercise 
• What we can learn from injury 

Paid subscribers of DanHarris.com will have exclusive access to a set of all-new guided meditations, led by friend of the show Cara Lai, customized to accompany each episode of the Get Fit Sanely series. We're super excited to offer a way to help you put the ideas from the episodes into practice. Learn all about it here. Related Episodes:

• How To Outsmart Your Pain | Christiane Wolf
• How To Take Care of Your Body Without Losing Your Mind
• Get Fit Sanely: the podcast playlist

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• How to develop and hone interoception
• How to do practices like a body scan — and how helpful it can be for all aspects of life
• How to shift how we relate to our body
• The four foundations of mindfulness — one of the crucial discourses of the Buddha 
• What a healthy relationship to the body looks like 
• Translating monastic practices to our modern day lives 
• How to reduce stress and suffering in the body 
• Indifference vs equanimity / serenity 
• Helpful questions to ask yourself in cultivating a new relationship with your body 
• The four sources of reluctance or resistance to exercise 
• Discipline vs self-compassion 
• Unpacking the dysfunction among people who overexercise 
• What we can learn from injury 

Paid subscribers of DanHarris.com will have exclusive access to a set of all-new guided meditations, led by friend of the show Cara Lai, customized to accompany each episode of the Get Fit Sanely series. We're super excited to offer a way to help you put the ideas from the episodes into practice. Learn all about it here. Related Episodes:

• How To Outsmart Your Pain | Christiane Wolf
• How To Take Care of Your Body Without Losing Your Mind
• Get Fit Sanely: the podcast playlist

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--- Behind the scenes of this year's Get Fit Sanely series with ace producers Eleanor Vassili and Marissa Schneiderman.  Today we're kicking off the third annual iteration of a very popular series we do, called Get Fit Sanely. It's all about how to take care of your body without losing your mind. This is a dynamic tension many of us struggle to manage. This is our most ambitious version of Get Fit Sanely. We're dedicating the whole month of June to the topic, with an incredible array of guests, on everything from gut health to importance of rest to how to operationalize the old cliché around listening to your body. In this episode we talk about:

• Selecting guests and topics for this year's iteration of the series 
• How our producers let curiosity guide their thinking
• How this year's episodes build on what we've covered in the past
• Where our producers' personal stories come into play 
• And an exciting new component we're finally able to offer (hint: it's guided meditations)

Paid subscribers of DanHarris.com will have exclusive access to a set of all-new guided meditations, led by friend of the show Cara Lai, customized to accompany each episode of the Get Fit Sanely series. We're super excited to offer a way to help you put the ideas from the episodes into practice. Learn all about it here. Related Episodes:

• Get Fit Sanely: the podcast playlist
• The Anti-Diet | Evelyn Tribole
• Can You Get Fit Without Self-Loathing? | Cara Lai
• How To Outsmart Your Pain | Christiane Wolf

  Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>04142431-a79b-4502-981b-f2b6b5b6bdc4Fri, 30 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtEditor's Note (March 2026): This episode contains a brief reference to Peter Attia. Since this episode was published, documents released by the Department of Justice have revealed Peter Attia's connection to Jeffrey Epstein. We find these revelations...
--- Behind the scenes of this year's Get Fit Sanely series with ace producers Eleanor Vassili and Marissa Schneiderman.  Today we're kicking off the third annual iteration of a very popular series we do, called Get Fit Sanely. It's all about how to take care of your body without losing your mind. This is a dynamic tension many of us struggle to manage. This is our most ambitious version of Get Fit Sanely. We're dedicating the whole month of June to the topic, with an incredible array of guests, on everything from gut health to importance of rest to how to operationalize the old cliché around listening to your body. In this episode we talk about:

• Selecting guests and topics for this year's iteration of the series 
• How our producers let curiosity guide their thinking
• How this year's episodes build on what we've covered in the past
• Where our producers' personal stories come into play 
• And an exciting new component we're finally able to offer (hint: it's guided meditations)

Paid subscribers of DanHarris.com will have exclusive access to a set of all-new guided meditations, led by friend of the show Cara Lai, customized to accompany each episode of the Get Fit Sanely series. We're super excited to offer a way to help you put the ideas from the episodes into practice. Learn all about it here. Related Episodes:

• Get Fit Sanely: the podcast playlist
• The Anti-Diet | Evelyn Tribole
• Can You Get Fit Without Self-Loathing? | Cara Lai
• How To Outsmart Your Pain | Christiane Wolf

  Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  ]]>2821false955bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sebene-selassie-jeff-warren-on-how-friendship-helps-your-meditation-vulnerability-vs-oversharing-and-advice-for-people-pleasers--75225778Sebene Selassie, an author and meditation teacher. She writes the popular newsletter remind me to love and her first book is called, You Belong.  Jeff Warren is also an author and meditation teacher. He writes the popular Substack newsletter Home Base and is the coauthor, along with me, of a book called Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics. And he is the co-host of the mind/bod adventure pod. Register for Meditation Party at the Omega Institute, Oct 24–26, 2025.   In this episode we talk about:

• The perks of meditating with friends
• The importance of friendship in chaotic times 
• How to have difficult conversations 
• Authenticity vs wanton oversharing
• Working with the thorny stuff that can come up in relationships
• Advice for people pleasers
• Building meaningful relationships in the age of social media
  

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To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>7116e0b6-e7c9-4121-ae80-164672ed177cWed, 28 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtAn often overlooked secret to improving your meditation practice. https://www.sebeneselassie.com/, an author and meditation teacher. She writes the popular newsletter https://sebeneselassie.substack.com/about and her first book is called,...Sebene Selassie, an author and meditation teacher. She writes the popular newsletter remind me to love and her first book is called, You Belong.  Jeff Warren is also an author and meditation teacher. He writes the popular Substack newsletter Home Base and is the coauthor, along with me, of a book called Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics. And he is the co-host of the mind/bod adventure pod. Register for Meditation Party at the Omega Institute, Oct 24–26, 2025.   In this episode we talk about:

• The perks of meditating with friends
• The importance of friendship in chaotic times 
• How to have difficult conversations 
• Authenticity vs wanton oversharing
• Working with the thorny stuff that can come up in relationships
• Advice for people pleasers
• Building meaningful relationships in the age of social media
  

Sign up for Dan's newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]]>4388false954fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-distraction-does-to-your-brain-and-how-to-regain-cognitive-control-adam-gazzaley--75225777Adam Gazzaley, M.D., Ph.D. is the David Dolby Distinguished Professor of Neurology, Physiology and Psychiatry, and Founder & Executive Director of Neuroscape at UCSF. He co-authored the 2016 book "The Distracted Mind: Ancient Brains in a High-Tech World".    In this episode we talk about:

• The impact of multitasking on our attention, relationships, emotions, anxiety, and memory
• The difference between top-down and bottom-up attention
• What it means to have cognitive control—and some practical tools for restoring your own cognitive control. 
• Controversial technologies that could eventually help us have a stronger brain
• The impact of music and rhythm on the mind
• And how to use technology for your brain's benefit

  Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel  ]]>dae61e11-25ca-45eb-b759-86e7adb82eb8Mon, 26 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtDistraction is making you anxious and sleepless. Here's how to fix it.   https://gazzaley.com/, M.D., Ph.D. is the David Dolby Distinguished Professor of Neurology, Physiology and Psychiatry, and Founder & Executive Director of...Adam Gazzaley, M.D., Ph.D. is the David Dolby Distinguished Professor of Neurology, Physiology and Psychiatry, and Founder & Executive Director of Neuroscape at UCSF. He co-authored the 2016 book "The Distracted Mind: Ancient Brains in a High-Tech World".    In this episode we talk about:

• The impact of multitasking on our attention, relationships, emotions, anxiety, and memory
• The difference between top-down and bottom-up attention
• What it means to have cognitive control—and some practical tools for restoring your own cognitive control. 
• Controversial technologies that could eventually help us have a stronger brain
• The impact of music and rhythm on the mind
• And how to use technology for your brain's benefit

  Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel  ]]>4406false953fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-simple-guided-meditation-from-dan-live-from-the-renegade-sangha--75225728DanHarris.com – about what kinds of things you'd find useful as Friday bonus episodes, and one of the things we heard was: more guided meditations, please. So today, we are happy to oblige with this short meditation that I led, as part of our semi-regular live gatherings of the Renegade Sangha on Substack. Twice a month, paid subscribers are invited to join me, live, for a little guided meditation, then I take your questions. It's been so much fun to hear from you, and to help you hear from each other.  Today's guided meditation is taken from our sangha gathering on April 23. It's super simple and good for both beginners and experienced meditators alike.  If you enjoyed that and would like more opportunities to meditate together, here's what we've got coming up for you in June: 

• on the podcast, we're bringing back our series Get Fit Sanely, where we talk about how to take care of your body without losing your mind – you'll hear about nutrition, exercise, rest, and more, all with a lens of self-compassion
  
  
• and we're super excited about this: friend of the pod and ace meditation teacher Cara Lai will be creating a month of bespoke meditations, each one tailored to an episode of the podcast, exclusively for paid subscribers at DanHarris.com. This is something we've been wanting to offer for a long time and I'm thrilled that we're finally doing it.

Visit DanHarris.com for all the details
]]>adc2fc97-3e2c-406a-8d0d-8a878211eafcFri, 23 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtWe asked not too long ago in the chat on our Substack community – which you can find at http://danharris.com – about what kinds of things you'd find useful as Friday bonus episodes, and one of the things we heard was: more guided meditations, please....DanHarris.com – about what kinds of things you'd find useful as Friday bonus episodes, and one of the things we heard was: more guided meditations, please. So today, we are happy to oblige with this short meditation that I led, as part of our semi-regular live gatherings of the Renegade Sangha on Substack. Twice a month, paid subscribers are invited to join me, live, for a little guided meditation, then I take your questions. It's been so much fun to hear from you, and to help you hear from each other.  Today's guided meditation is taken from our sangha gathering on April 23. It's super simple and good for both beginners and experienced meditators alike.  If you enjoyed that and would like more opportunities to meditate together, here's what we've got coming up for you in June: 

• on the podcast, we're bringing back our series Get Fit Sanely, where we talk about how to take care of your body without losing your mind – you'll hear about nutrition, exercise, rest, and more, all with a lens of self-compassion
  
  
• and we're super excited about this: friend of the pod and ace meditation teacher Cara Lai will be creating a month of bespoke meditations, each one tailored to an episode of the podcast, exclusively for paid subscribers at DanHarris.com. This is something we've been wanting to offer for a long time and I'm thrilled that we're finally doing it.

Visit DanHarris.com for all the details
]]>787false952bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-self-hatred-makes-no-sense-matthew-brensilver--75225783Matthew Brensilver, PhD, is a clinical social worker and experienced teacher of meditation retreats. He also worked at an organization called Mindful Schools, which teaches teachers how to teach meditation.  This episode also explores:

• How and why to view your anger with skepticism
• The relationship between self-love and personal ethics
• What to do if you think you're a good person but have no interest in changing your behavior to get better
• How to handle a nagging sense of moral un-justifiability
• And how Matthew has arrived at a place of relative peace with his own mortality.

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• How and why to view your anger with skepticism
• The relationship between self-love and personal ethics
• What to do if you think you're a good person but have no interest in changing your behavior to get better
• How to handle a nagging sense of moral un-justifiability
• And how Matthew has arrived at a place of relative peace with his own mortality.

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• The relationship between perfectionism and anxiety
• The definition of perfectionism–and why the word is actually a misnomer
• Dr. Hendriksen's own struggles with perfectionism, and how they manifested physically
• The difference between healthy perfectionism and unhealthy perfectionism
• Changing your relationship with your inner critic 
• Shifting from rigid rules to flexibility
• Keeping high standards while making room for mistakes
• Overcoming procrastination
• Navigating social comparison
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 ]]>96bcd432-4bc7-4d2b-97db-81d04d3ff296Mon, 19 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtHow to beat perfectionism without lowering your standards.   https://www.ellenhendriksen.com/ is a clinical psychologist who will help you calm your anxiety and be your authentic self. She serves on the faculty at Boston University's Center for...Dr. Ellen Hendriksen is a clinical psychologist who will help you calm your anxiety and be your authentic self. She serves on the faculty at Boston University's Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders (CARD) and is the author of HOW TO BE ENOUGH: Self-Acceptance for Self-Critics and Perfectionists and HOW TO BE YOURSELF: Quiet Your Inner Critic and Rise Above Social Anxiety.   In this episode we talk about:

• The relationship between perfectionism and anxiety
• The definition of perfectionism–and why the word is actually a misnomer
• Dr. Hendriksen's own struggles with perfectionism, and how they manifested physically
• The difference between healthy perfectionism and unhealthy perfectionism
• Changing your relationship with your inner critic 
• Shifting from rigid rules to flexibility
• Keeping high standards while making room for mistakes
• Overcoming procrastination
• Navigating social comparison
• And much more

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• Ellen Hendriksen on Substack

 ]]>4015false950fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-proxy-mic-chooses-the-wrong-life--75225672Proxy is a show that investigates niche emotional conundrums through conversations with strangers who have relevant experience. New cases every other Tuesday. You can binge episodes now in the Proxy feed.   ]]>9b73e128-f149-45a9-9440-08d622825157Sun, 18 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtWe're excited to share with you an episode of the new podcast Proxy, produced by Yowei Shaw. Today: the case of Mic, who feels like he defied his fate and now has no purpose in life. For her new podcast Proxy, Yowei Shaw finds someone uniquely able to...Proxy is a show that investigates niche emotional conundrums through conversations with strangers who have relevant experience. New cases every other Tuesday. You can binge episodes now in the Proxy feed.   ]]>3064false949bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/if-you-re-freaking-out-about-politics-bonus-episode-with-dan--75225601
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• The phenomenon of groupthink—and its health implications
• The health implications of self-censoring
• Vulnerability in the age of social media
• The role of comedy in pushing back against social norms
  

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• The phenomenon of groupthink—and its health implications
• The health implications of self-censoring
• Vulnerability in the age of social media
• The role of comedy in pushing back against social norms
  

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• The relationship between happiness and truth 
• How to cultivate love from within
• Practices to support us in being more open-minded (to avoid what she calls a "splitting" mindset)
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• The relationship between happiness and truth 
• How to cultivate love from within
• Practices to support us in being more open-minded (to avoid what she calls a "splitting" mindset)
• Trans-generational history, and how it impacts our personal lives and relationships (in other words, how the ghosts of your ancestors operate in you now)
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In this episode we talk about:

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• How that led to them writing a book about the fundamental life questions they believe everyone grapples with
• Why people in the self-help world don't always have their shit together
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• How to "go on" after the experience of grief
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 ]]>fc7948a6-f766-43c4-a28f-661299c5070eFri, 09 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtWhy even self-help authors can still be messy.   https://momastery.com/ is the CEO and Founder of Treat Media, an award-winning media company that makes art for humans who want to stay human. She is an author, podcaster, producer, and philanthropist....Glennon Doyle is the CEO and Founder of Treat Media, an award-winning media company that makes art for humans who want to stay human. She is an author, podcaster, producer, and philanthropist. Her books include the #1 New York Times bestsellers Untamed and Love Warrior; the New York Times bestseller Carry On, Warrior; and Get Untamed: The Journal.   Abby Wambach is a two-time Olympic gold medalist, FIFA World Cup champion,  six-time winner of the U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year award and one of Time's Most Influential People. She is a founder of Treat Media, and the author of the #1 New York Times Bestseller Wolfpack and the New York Times bestseller Forward.

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• Significant personal struggles that happened simultaneously for Glennon, Abby, and Glennon's sister, Amanda
• How that led to them writing a book about the fundamental life questions they believe everyone grapples with
• Why people in the self-help world don't always have their shit together
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• How to "go on" after the experience of grief
• Why we are the way we are
• Family roles, attachment theory, and learned behaviors
• The possibility of personal change
• Our thoughts on the latest season of the White Lotus
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 ]]>3111false945fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/conquer-your-money-neuroses-lewis-howes--75225768Lewis Howes is the host of the School of Greatness podcast. He has written several bestselling books. His newest is called Make Money Easy: Your Path to Peace, Freedom, and Financial Abundance. 

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• Overcoming setbacks
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• Habits and mindset shifts to make money easier
• Figuring out your money story and money style…and how this can lead to a money strategy 
• How to continually evolve your relationship to money 
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• The art of clearing unnecessary things off your plate so you can grow
• The value of generosity

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• Overcoming setbacks
• The evolution of podcasting
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• Habits and mindset shifts to make money easier
• Figuring out your money story and money style…and how this can lead to a money strategy 
• How to continually evolve your relationship to money 
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]]>4089false943fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/distraction-vulnerability-and-a-phrase-to-end-sh-t-talking-three-listener-questions--75225434DanHarris.com. ]]>d8e82416-1dcd-4d87-8441-142033d985d0Fri, 02 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtDan's best attempts to answer some listener questions from our Substack community. These questions came from our live Renegade Sangha session on April 8, and all of these sessions are open to paid subscribers. Check out how to join the party at...DanHarris.com. ]]>699false942bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-a-buddhist-monk-deals-with-anxiety-yongey-mingyur-rinpoche--75225702Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche talks in detail about how he personally works with anxiety and panic and the practices he draws upon when dealing with these states.  Mingyur began doing long retreats in his teens and now teaches all over the world.  He's written the books The Joy of Living: Unlocking the Secret and Science of Happiness and In Love with the World: A Monk's Journey Through the Bardos of Living and Dying. He also oversees the Tergar Meditation Community, a global network of Buddhist meditation centers.   This episode was originally published in July 2022. In this episode we talk about: 

• Working with strong emotions using sound and the breath
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This interview was recorded in person at the TED conference in April of 2022, where both Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche and Dan Harris spoke.   Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel]]>9ea0c758-cb57-4387-8c62-7f81e6af6f66Wed, 30 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtAnxiety has long been a massive societal issue that spiked during the pandemic, and many of us are still feeling it in 2025. In this episode, renowned Buddhist monk https://tergar.org/about/mingyur-rinpoche talks in detail about how he personally...Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche talks in detail about how he personally works with anxiety and panic and the practices he draws upon when dealing with these states.  Mingyur began doing long retreats in his teens and now teaches all over the world.  He's written the books The Joy of Living: Unlocking the Secret and Science of Happiness and In Love with the World: A Monk's Journey Through the Bardos of Living and Dying. He also oversees the Tergar Meditation Community, a global network of Buddhist meditation centers.   This episode was originally published in July 2022. In this episode we talk about: 

• Working with strong emotions using sound and the breath
• Deconstructing your reality to make it workable

• Understanding what awareness is in a Buddhist sense 
• How to make meditation free-range and available to you all times 
• The simple but also tricky advice of, "stop doing and just be" 
• When to take a step back or even take a break from meditation
• What Mingyur Rinpoche says is the true purpose of the practice.
  

This interview was recorded in person at the TED conference in April of 2022, where both Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche and Dan Harris spoke.   Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel]]>3324false941fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/never-worry-alone-dr-robert-waldinger--75225724Dr. Robert Waldinger talks about his new book The Good Life: Lessons From the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness, which explores lessons from the longest scientific study of happiness. Dr. Robert Waldinger is a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, the director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development at Massachusetts General Hospital, and co-founder of the Lifespan Research Foundation. He is also a Zen master and teaches meditation in New England and around the world. His TED Talk is one of the most viewed of all time, with over 43 million views. He's the co-author, along with Dr. Marc Schulz, of The Good Life.   In this episode we talk about: 

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• And why, in his words, it's never too late to be happy

  Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel  ]]>3ae504ab-ac94-4caa-b3de-345537e9f90fMon, 28 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgthttps://www.robertwaldinger.com talks about his new book The Good Life: Lessons From the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness, which explores lessons from the longest scientific study of happiness. Dr. Robert Waldinger is a professor of...Dr. Robert Waldinger talks about his new book The Good Life: Lessons From the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness, which explores lessons from the longest scientific study of happiness. Dr. Robert Waldinger is a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, the director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development at Massachusetts General Hospital, and co-founder of the Lifespan Research Foundation. He is also a Zen master and teaches meditation in New England and around the world. His TED Talk is one of the most viewed of all time, with over 43 million views. He's the co-author, along with Dr. Marc Schulz, of The Good Life.   In this episode we talk about: 

• What the Harvard Study of Adult Development is and how it got started
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• And why, in his words, it's never too late to be happy

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In this episode we talk about:

• The key elements of a properly deployed story
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• The benefits of altruism as a source of status
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In this episode we talk about:

• The key elements of a properly deployed story
• The different ways to measure status
• The three main ways humans compete for status
• The benefits of altruism as a source of status
• The  balance between self interest and altruism 
• How mindfulness factors into the status drive
• Managing our relationships with social media
  
  

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 ]]>bd590f71-e14e-43d2-945b-24bcfdaf2af7Mon, 21 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtHow to boost your psychological immune system, the stoic way.   https://www.williambirvine.com/ is the emeritus professor of philosophy at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio.  He is the author of eight books that have been translated into more...William "Bill" Irvine is the emeritus professor of philosophy at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio.  He is the author of eight books that have been translated into more than twenty languages, including Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy and Stoic Challenge: A Philosopher's Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More Resilient.   Bill is one of many great teachers featured on Waking Up, a top-notch meditation app with amazing teachers and a ton of courses for all levels. If you subscribe via this link: wakingup.com/tenpercent, you'll get a 30-day free trial—and you'll be supporting the 10% Happier team, too. Full and partial scholarships are available.   In this episode we talk about:

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• The comparison between Stoicism and Buddhism
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 ]]>4489false937fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alisyn-camerota-on-surviving-the-news-surviving-the-teenage-years-and-the-concept-of-home--75225847 Combat Love: A Story of Leaving, Longing, and Searching for Home.   In this episode we talk about:

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 ]]>ee34b3b7-ba10-427e-81df-89eedcff2009Fri, 18 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtFrom punk rock to broadcast journalism. A veteran journalist shares her story.   Alisyn Camerota is an award-winning journalist and author. She recently wrote the memoir, ... Combat Love: A Story of Leaving, Longing, and Searching for Home.   In this episode we talk about:

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 ]]>4245false936fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-deal-with-difficult-emotions-difficult-feedback-and-difficult-parts-of-your-own-mind-diane-musho-hamilton--75225709Diane Musho Hamilton is an author, award-winning mediator, and teacher of Zen. She is the author of three books on conflict resolution, relationships, and communication. Her latest book is Waking Up and Growing Up: Spiritual Cross-training for an Evolving World, co-authored with Gabriel Wilson. Diane is one of many great teachers featured on Waking Up, a top-notch meditation app with amazing teachers and a ton of courses for all levels. If you subscribe via this link: wakingup.com/tenpercent, you'll get a 30-day free trial—and you'll be supporting the 10% Happier team, too. Full and partial scholarships are available. In this episode we talk about:

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]]>0f101342-3624-4f6a-907a-c38a349c0372Wed, 16 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtCross-training for your mind. https://www.dianemushohamilton.com/ is an author, award-winning mediator, and teacher of Zen. She is the author of three books on conflict resolution, relationships, and communication. Her latest book is...Diane Musho Hamilton is an author, award-winning mediator, and teacher of Zen. She is the author of three books on conflict resolution, relationships, and communication. Her latest book is Waking Up and Growing Up: Spiritual Cross-training for an Evolving World, co-authored with Gabriel Wilson. Diane is one of many great teachers featured on Waking Up, a top-notch meditation app with amazing teachers and a ton of courses for all levels. If you subscribe via this link: wakingup.com/tenpercent, you'll get a 30-day free trial—and you'll be supporting the 10% Happier team, too. Full and partial scholarships are available. In this episode we talk about:

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]]>4056false935fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sam-harris-on-equanimity-in-turbulent-times-compassion-for-difficult-people-and-dualistic-vs-non-dualistic-mindfulness--75225822wakingup.com/tenpercent, you'll get a 30-day free trial—and you'll be supporting the 10% Happier team, too. Full and partial scholarships are available.   In this episode we talk about:

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 ]]>5543false934fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-you-be-kind-without-becoming-boring-and-or-weak-a-question-from-mean-aunt-kate--75225721DanHarris.com, which is powered by Substack. In those sessions, Dan usually guides a meditation and then takes questions.    In this brief episode, you're going to hear one of the best, funniest, most relatable questions we have received to date.   Sign up for Dan's newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes  ]]>5f8774d3-e707-4efa-a17a-d66ed0b926afFri, 11 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtWe're going to give you a taste of the so-called "renegade sangha" sessions on https://www.danharris.com, which is powered by Substack. In those sessions, Dan usually guides a meditation and then takes questions.    In this brief episode, you're going...DanHarris.com, which is powered by Substack. In those sessions, Dan usually guides a meditation and then takes questions.    In this brief episode, you're going to hear one of the best, funniest, most relatable questions we have received to date.   Sign up for Dan's newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes  ]]>546false933bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/buddhist-themes-in-the-white-lotus-explained-josh-bearman--75225866 The White Lotus Official Podcast. In this episode we talk about:

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]]>88c41ab2-533a-47a1-9923-c53142986382Wed, 09 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtThey say enlightenment is always an accident. Here's how to make yourself more accident-prone. https://henryshukman.com/ is a poet, author and Zen master in the Sanbo Zen lineage. He is founder of the Original Love meditation program, spiritual...Henry Shukman is a poet, author and Zen master in the Sanbo Zen lineage. He is founder of the Original Love meditation program, spiritual director emeritus at Mountain Cloud Zen Center and co-founder of the single-path meditation app The Way. His most recent books are Original Love: The Four Inns on the Path of Awakening and the Zen memoir One Blade of Grass.    In this episode we talk about:

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• What the term "imperfectionism" means
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• The Eightfold Path, your GPS to enlightenment
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• Various kinds of right view
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• Practical tips for cultivating right view
  
  

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• What Internal Family Systems (IFS) is
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• Dan volunteers as a guinea pig to show what it's like to work with your parts
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• The Internal Family Systems Workbook is part of the new Sounds True Inner Workbooks series, which currently includes The Nervous System Workbook by Deb Dana and The Healing Anxiety Workbook by Sheryl Lisa Finn, with more titles planned.

]]>4e900677-3841-42c1-a205-c29540a64925Mon, 31 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtMake peace with the difficult parts of your personality.   https://ifs-institute.com/ is a contemporary psychotherapist, PhD in marriage and family therapy. He founded the Internal Family Systems Model (IFS) therapy system and has authored many books,...Dr. Richard Schwartz is a contemporary psychotherapist, PhD in marriage and family therapy. He founded the Internal Family Systems Model (IFS) therapy system and has authored many books, most recently: The Internal Family Systems Workbook.    In this episode we talk about:

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This meditation was originally part of one of Dan's recent Ask Me Anything sessions on Substack – join us as a paid subscriber at DanHarris.com to be a part of these live online events as Dan guides a short meditation then takes your questions.


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This meditation was originally part of one of Dan's recent Ask Me Anything sessions on Substack – join us as a paid subscriber at DanHarris.com to be a part of these live online events as Dan guides a short meditation then takes your questions.


Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel ]]>740false926bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-suffer-well-so-you-can-suffer-less-brother-phap-dung--75225923Thich Nhat Hanh. In January 2022, Thich Nhat Hanh, the Vietnamese Zen master, peace activist, poet, and author passed away. He was the founder of the International Plum Village Community of Engaged Buddhism. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. called him "an Apostle of peace and nonviolence" when nominating him for the Nobel Peace Prize. Thousands of people came out for his funeral.    Brother Pháp Dung is making his second appearance on the show to talk about Thich Nhat Hanh. If you missed it last time he was on, Brother Pháp Dung has an incredible personal story. He was born in Vietnam in 1969 and came to the US at the age of nine. He worked as an architect/designer for four years before becoming a monk. He was very close personally with Thich Nhat Hanh, who he refers to as "Thây," or teacher, and is now a Dharma teacher himself in Thich Nhat Hanh's Plum Village tradition. This episode was first published in March 2022. This episode explores:

• The life of Thich Nhat Hanh: his path to Buddhism in the 1960's and his exile from Vietnam for opposing the war.
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• What non-separation and inter-being is. 
• Thich Nhat Hanh's view that birth and death are only notions.
• Grief, and why learning how to suffer will help you suffer less.

 ]]>8feef6e8-1583-447a-94d5-5a14cf2c7616Wed, 26 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtBrother Pháp Dung discusses the life and teachings of Vietnamese Zen master, peace activist, poet, and author https://plumvillage.org/about/thich-nhat-hanh/. In January 2022, https://plumvillage.org/about/thich-nhat-hanh/, the Vietnamese Zen master,...Thich Nhat Hanh. In January 2022, Thich Nhat Hanh, the Vietnamese Zen master, peace activist, poet, and author passed away. He was the founder of the International Plum Village Community of Engaged Buddhism. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. called him "an Apostle of peace and nonviolence" when nominating him for the Nobel Peace Prize. Thousands of people came out for his funeral.    Brother Pháp Dung is making his second appearance on the show to talk about Thich Nhat Hanh. If you missed it last time he was on, Brother Pháp Dung has an incredible personal story. He was born in Vietnam in 1969 and came to the US at the age of nine. He worked as an architect/designer for four years before becoming a monk. He was very close personally with Thich Nhat Hanh, who he refers to as "Thây," or teacher, and is now a Dharma teacher himself in Thich Nhat Hanh's Plum Village tradition. This episode was first published in March 2022. This episode explores:

• The life of Thich Nhat Hanh: his path to Buddhism in the 1960's and his exile from Vietnam for opposing the war.
• The meaning of "wrong view" or wrong perception. 
• What non-separation and inter-being is. 
• Thich Nhat Hanh's view that birth and death are only notions.
• Grief, and why learning how to suffer will help you suffer less.

 ]]>3962false925fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-radical-question-to-put-your-problems-into-perspective-annaka-harris--75225894Annaka Harris is the New York Times bestselling author of CONSCIOUS: A Brief Guide to the Fundamental Mystery of the Mind and writer and producer of the audio documentary series, LIGHTS ON. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Nautilus Magazine, the Journal of Consciousness Studies, and IAI Magazine, and she is also an editor and consultant for science writers, specializing in neuroscience and physics.    In this episode we talk about:

• What consciousness is—and why we should care about it
• The question of whether or not consciousness is a fundamental aspect of the universe (so literally—is consciousness embedded in the chair I'm sitting in?)
• Why thinking about this mystery can create a sense of awe (a reliable antidote to suffering)
• Meditation techniques for exploring consciousness
• The illusion of the self 
• The importance of challenging our intuitions
• And much more

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• Pulitzer Prize-Winning Novelist Jennifer Egan On: Panic, Awe, Fetishizing Authenticity, and Our Possible AI Futures

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 ]]>5cea429a-3325-4e79-897f-799a359a0ce9Mon, 24 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtHow to think about consciousness without breaking your brain. https://annakaharris.com/ is the New York Times bestselling author of https://www.amazon.com/Conscious-Brief-Guide-Fundamental-Mystery/dp/0062906712 and writer and producer of the audio...Annaka Harris is the New York Times bestselling author of CONSCIOUS: A Brief Guide to the Fundamental Mystery of the Mind and writer and producer of the audio documentary series, LIGHTS ON. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Nautilus Magazine, the Journal of Consciousness Studies, and IAI Magazine, and she is also an editor and consultant for science writers, specializing in neuroscience and physics.    In this episode we talk about:

• What consciousness is—and why we should care about it
• The question of whether or not consciousness is a fundamental aspect of the universe (so literally—is consciousness embedded in the chair I'm sitting in?)
• Why thinking about this mystery can create a sense of awe (a reliable antidote to suffering)
• Meditation techniques for exploring consciousness
• The illusion of the self 
• The importance of challenging our intuitions
• And much more

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• The Fundamental Mystery of the Mind | Annaka Harris
• Susan Kaiser Greenland and Annaka Harris, Teaching Mindfulness to Kids
• #469. A Mystery That Matters | Anil Seth
• Pulitzer Prize-Winning Novelist Jennifer Egan On: Panic, Awe, Fetishizing Authenticity, and Our Possible AI Futures

  Sign up for Dan's newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes   Additional Resources: 

• wakingup.com/tenpercent
• LIGHTS ON
• The Candy House
• The Case Against Reality 
• 924fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-you-spending-your-life-on-things-you-actually-enjoy-and-care-about-jonathan-fields--75225918Jonathan Fields is the author of several books, including SPARKED: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work That Makes You Come Alive. He is also the host of two podcasts, Good Life Project® and SPARKED™. This episode is part of our ongoing Sanely Ambitious series.   In this episode we talk about:
  • What a "sparketype" is and how to use it to help your guide your life and make work decisions Embracing uncertainty
  • Meditation and attention training for uncertainty
  • The role of community in navigating uncertainty 
  • How to make exercise meaningful
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  • Sanely Ambitious
   ]]>b171aa65-3260-4292-8ffb-50db19842d1eFri, 21 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtAnd how to figure out what matters most to you. https://www.jonathanfields.com/ is the author of several books, including https://sparketype.com/book/. He is also the host of two podcasts, https://www.goodlifeproject.com/podcast/ and...Jonathan Fields is the author of several books, including SPARKED: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work That Makes You Come Alive. He is also the host of two podcasts, Good Life Project® and SPARKED™. This episode is part of our ongoing Sanely Ambitious series.   In this episode we talk about:
  • What a "sparketype" is and how to use it to help your guide your life and make work decisions Embracing uncertainty
  • Meditation and attention training for uncertainty
  • The role of community in navigating uncertainty 
  • How to make exercise meaningful
    Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes   Additional Resources:
  • Sanely Ambitious
   ]]>4709false923fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jordan-harbinger-on-how-to-succeed-at-work-how-to-network-without-being-gross-and-how-not-to-succumb-to-hustle-culture--75225939Jordan Harbinger is a Wall Street lawyer turned podcast interviewer with an approachable style and knack for securing high-profile guests. His podcast, The Jordan Harbinger Show, was selected as part of Apple's "Best of 2018." This episode is part of our ongoing Sanely Ambitious series.   In this episode we talk about:
  • How to engage in networking without being gross. He has lots of interesting techniques here, including something called Gmail roulette
  • He also has a cardinal rule that I found compelling
  • We also talk about: The ripple effect of generosity
  • How to ask for a raise
  • The strategic value of asking for advice
  • How to deal with a bad boss
  • How to persuade and negotiate
  • And the many problems with hustle culture
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  • Sanely Ambitious
  ]]>3ed707e8-dd83-4b2f-be24-28c3c7206169Wed, 19 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtCareer advice from a man who has walked the walk.  https://www.jordanharbinger.com/ is a Wall Street lawyer turned podcast interviewer with an approachable style and knack for securing high-profile guests. His podcast,...Jordan Harbinger is a Wall Street lawyer turned podcast interviewer with an approachable style and knack for securing high-profile guests. His podcast, The Jordan Harbinger Show, was selected as part of Apple's "Best of 2018." This episode is part of our ongoing Sanely Ambitious series.   In this episode we talk about:
  • How to engage in networking without being gross. He has lots of interesting techniques here, including something called Gmail roulette
  • He also has a cardinal rule that I found compelling
  • We also talk about: The ripple effect of generosity
  • How to ask for a raise
  • The strategic value of asking for advice
  • How to deal with a bad boss
  • How to persuade and negotiate
  • And the many problems with hustle culture
    Sign up for Dan's newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes   Additional Resources: 
  • Sanely Ambitious
  ]]>4664false922fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-should-be-taking-more-risks-here-s-how-to-get-over-your-fear-and-do-it-sue-ashford--75225929Susan (Sue) Ashford is an award-winning scholar and Professor at the University of Michigan, Stephen M. Ross School of Business. Her passion for helping people to be maximally effective in their work lives has driven her teaching and research work on self-management, proactivity, change from below, and leadership and its development.  This episode is part of our ongoing Sanely Ambitious series.    In this episode we talk about:
  • The concept of "flexing"
  • The pernicious role of fear and anxiety
  • The crucial difference between a performance mindset and a learning mindset
  • Practical tools for changing your mindset
  • What it means to unleash your inner scientist
  • The importance of getting feedback (and why some people struggle asking for it)
  • The concept of re-storying (reframing negative perspectives) 
  • Why we should  savor successes
  • How to be interpersonally successful
  • And much more
    
    Sign up for Dan's newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes   Additional Resources:
  • The Power of Flexing
  • Ari Weinzweig 
  • Reboot by Jerry Colonna
  • Ego Free Leadership 
  ]]>a2e259a2-a30c-4e8f-b857-286e98f81099Mon, 17 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtHow to reduce perfectionism and boost confidence so you can be more effective in every area of your life. https://susanashford.com/ is an award-winning scholar and Professor at the University of Michigan, Stephen M. Ross School of Business. Her...Susan (Sue) Ashford is an award-winning scholar and Professor at the University of Michigan, Stephen M. Ross School of Business. Her passion for helping people to be maximally effective in their work lives has driven her teaching and research work on self-management, proactivity, change from below, and leadership and its development.  This episode is part of our ongoing Sanely Ambitious series.    In this episode we talk about:
  • The concept of "flexing"
  • The pernicious role of fear and anxiety
  • The crucial difference between a performance mindset and a learning mindset
  • Practical tools for changing your mindset
  • What it means to unleash your inner scientist
  • The importance of getting feedback (and why some people struggle asking for it)
  • The concept of re-storying (reframing negative perspectives) 
  • Why we should  savor successes
  • How to be interpersonally successful
  • And much more
    
    Sign up for Dan's newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes   Additional Resources:
  • The Power of Flexing
  • Ari Weinzweig 
  • Reboot by Jerry Colonna
  • Ego Free Leadership 
  ]]>4517false921fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-it-like-to-be-you-right-now-bonus-meditation-with-dan--75225848
  This meditation was originally part of one of Dan's recent Ask Me Anything sessions on Substack – join us as a paid subscriber at DanHarris.com to be a part of these live online events as Dan guides a short meditation then takes your questions.   ]]>6b48cb13-5f65-43c7-a21a-6607c9086b2bFri, 14 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtThis one's simple and easy -- and features some of Dan's favorite instructions from Joseph Goldstein. This meditation was originally part of one of Dan's recent Ask Me Anything sessions on Substack – join us as a paid subscriber at...
  This meditation was originally part of one of Dan's recent Ask Me Anything sessions on Substack – join us as a paid subscriber at DanHarris.com to be a part of these live online events as Dan guides a short meditation then takes your questions.   ]]>745false920bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-get-past-your-past-yung-pueblo--75225787Diego Perez is a meditator and #1 New York Times bestselling author who is widely known by his pen name, Yung Pueblo. His writing focuses on the power of self-healing, creating healthy relationships, and the wisdom that comes when we truly work on knowing ourselves.    In this episode we talk about:
  • How to burn off your mind's conditioning
  • The suffering that comes from clinging in a world characterized by relentless change
  • What selfless listening is, and how to do it
  • The liberation that comes from equanimity
  • Some of the incredibly valuable lessons he's learned from 12 years of meditation
  • How to make better decisions for your future self
  • How to have boundless compassion without being a pushover
  • Why  being able to see perspectives outside of your own is a sign of intelligence and mental strength
  • And much more
    
    
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  • How To Love Better
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  • Yung Pueblo on Substack 
  • Yung Pueblo on Instagram
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  ]]>2b7e42c6-719f-4188-a493-08b151cf295eWed, 12 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000bgtLessons learned from 12 years of serious meditation. https://yungpueblo.com/ is a meditator and #1 New York Times bestselling author who is widely known by his pen name, Yung Pueblo. His writing focuses on the power of self-healing, creating healthy...Diego Perez is a meditator and #1 New York Times bestselling author who is widely known by his pen name, Yung Pueblo. His writing focuses on the power of self-healing, creating healthy relationships, and the wisdom that comes when we truly work on knowing ourselves.    In this episode we talk about:
  • How to burn off your mind's conditioning
  • The suffering that comes from clinging in a world characterized by relentless change
  • What selfless listening is, and how to do it
  • The liberation that comes from equanimity
  • Some of the incredibly valuable lessons he's learned from 12 years of meditation
  • How to make better decisions for your future self
  • How to have boundless compassion without being a pushover
  • Why  being able to see perspectives outside of your own is a sign of intelligence and mental strength
  • And much more
    
    
  Related Episodes:
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  • The Dharma of Instagram
      Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes   Additional Resources: 
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  • The Inward Trilogy
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  • Yung Pueblo on Instagram
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  ]]>4244false919fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stress-reduction-5-free-quick-science-backed-strategies-dr-aditi-nerurkar--75225747Dr. Aditi Nerurkar is a Harvard stress expert, and the author of The 5 Resets: Rewire Your Brain and Body For Less Stress and More Resilience.   In this episode we talk about:
  • Healthy stress vs. unhealthy stress 
  • The distinction between stress and burnout
  • What Dr. Nerurkar calls "toxic resilience"
  • Finding quiet in a noisy world 
  • The relationship between scrolling and sleeping
  • The gut-brain connection
  • Key breathing exercises
  • Dealing with your inner critic 
  • How to avoid what she calls "revenge nighttime procrastination" 
  • Exercises to help you get into your "future self"
  • The rule of two strategy
  • And much more
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  • Aditi on Substack
   ]]>98e3724e-e8ed-4951-9a07-2b3ada435378Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000bgtA Harvard doctor on how she went from stress patient to stress expert.   https://www.draditi.com/ is a Harvard stress expert, and the author of https://www.amazon.com/Resets-Rewire-Brain-Stress-Resilience/dp/0063289210.   In this episode we talk...Dr. Aditi Nerurkar is a Harvard stress expert, and the author of The 5 Resets: Rewire Your Brain and Body For Less Stress and More Resilience.   In this episode we talk about:
  • Healthy stress vs. unhealthy stress 
  • The distinction between stress and burnout
  • What Dr. Nerurkar calls "toxic resilience"
  • Finding quiet in a noisy world 
  • The relationship between scrolling and sleeping
  • The gut-brain connection
  • Key breathing exercises
  • Dealing with your inner critic 
  • How to avoid what she calls "revenge nighttime procrastination" 
  • Exercises to help you get into your "future self"
  • The rule of two strategy
  • And much more
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    Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes   Additional Resources: 
  • Aditi on Substack
   ]]>4009false918fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-be-sanely-ambitious-behind-the-scenes-with-dan-and-dj--75225403
• How rest and productivity are two sides of the same coin
• What psychological safety looks like on a small, creative team
• Having a "parking lot" for great ideas that we aren't ready to do
• Other ways we're navigating some big changes in our business

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Paid subscribers can now listen to the 10% Happier podcast ad-free by going to podcast.danharris.com! If you're not a paid subscriber, you will be prompted to sign up there. It's another one of our perks for our paid subscribers, including transcripts and cheat sheets for every episode, plus live guided meditations and Q&A sessions with Dan.   Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes  ]]>c1b41cf2-7681-4b93-ae54-f17a95848570Fri, 07 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000bgtDan and executive producer DJ Cashmere talk about how we're putting "sanely ambitious" into action on our team; plus, an important update on how to listen to the podcast ad-free.   In this episode we talk about: - How rest and productivity are two...

How rest and productivity are two sides of the same coin

What psychological safety looks like on a small, creative team

Having a "parking lot" for great ideas that we aren't ready to do

Other ways we're navigating some big changes in our business

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How to Be Productive Without Burning Out | Cal Newport BIG NEWS:
Paid subscribers can now listen to the 10% Happier podcast ad-free by going to podcast.danharris.com! If you're not a paid subscriber, you will be prompted to sign up there. It's another one of our perks for our paid subscribers, including transcripts and cheat sheets for every episode, plus live guided meditations and Q&A sessions with Dan.   Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes  ]]>1664false917bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-make-your-relationships-exceptional-carole-robin-and-david-bradford--75225667Connect: Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends, and Colleagues. We dive into the six hallmarks of what they call "exceptional relationships," how to be honest and vulnerable without overdoing it, why the questions "how am I feeling?" and "how are you feeling?" are central to improving our communication, the inevitability of risk when you set out to deepen a relationship, and why meditation is helpful in all of this. This episode originally aired in 2021.   Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes   Additional Resources: 

• Brené Brown
• https://connectandrelate.com/

 ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/vAaABSt7p2H2FAIskaLN8Hcc71lnYIhOpOJi0YDv6e0Wed, 05 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000bgtSecrets from the massively popular Stanford business school course on interpersonal hygiene. Carole Robin and David Bradford taught the most popular elective course at the Stanford Graduate School of Business for a combined total of 75 years....Connect: Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends, and Colleagues. We dive into the six hallmarks of what they call "exceptional relationships," how to be honest and vulnerable without overdoing it, why the questions "how am I feeling?" and "how are you feeling?" are central to improving our communication, the inevitability of risk when you set out to deepen a relationship, and why meditation is helpful in all of this. This episode originally aired in 2021.   Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes   Additional Resources: 

• Brené Brown
• https://connectandrelate.com/

 ]]>4183false916fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-know-whether-you-re-an-introvert-or-an-extrovert-and-why-that-matters-susan-cain--75225883TheQuietLife.net. In this episode we talk about:

• How to know if you're an introvert or extrovert
• The strengths of introversion – and how these can you no matter where you are on the introvert / extrovert spectrum 
• Techniques to improve your relationships and work life 
• How to design your life around where you do your best – including figuring out your true goals
• The perks of exposing ourselves to the things we fear the most
• The paradox of anxiety and shyness
• And why introverts and extraverts often get along so well—something Susan calls "introvert/extrovert synergy"

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• The Quiet Life with Susan Cain | Substack

 ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/vzelSsuCOl6yY_pSB8CavIHVpKU4B6jU492vZJLferIMon, 03 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000bgtWhy knowing your tendency can improve your life. Susan Cain is the author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking, and Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole. Her Kindred...TheQuietLife.net. In this episode we talk about:

• How to know if you're an introvert or extrovert
• The strengths of introversion – and how these can you no matter where you are on the introvert / extrovert spectrum 
• Techniques to improve your relationships and work life 
• How to design your life around where you do your best – including figuring out your true goals
• The perks of exposing ourselves to the things we fear the most
• The paradox of anxiety and shyness
• And why introverts and extraverts often get along so well—something Susan calls "introvert/extrovert synergy"

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• What Is Sadness Good For? | Susan Cain

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• The Quiet Life with Susan Cain | Substack

 ]]>3394false915fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mind-bending-science-of-advanced-meditation-matthew-sacchet--75225874Dr. Matthew D. Sacchet, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor and the Director of the Meditation Research Program at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital (Mass General). Since 2012, he has authored more than 120 publications, presented more than 150 times at international, national, regional and local conferences and speaker series, and been cited more than 8,000 times.     In this episode we talk about:

• What Matthew's learning about advanced states of meditation, and what they do to the brain
• What relevance advanced meditation might have for the rest of us
• How we might get a taste of these states ourselves
• Whether technology might ultimately help some of us advance more quickly
• The psychological risks of practicing deep end meditation

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• Dr. Richie Davidson, Daniel Goleman – Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain and Body
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• Willoughby Britton, Jared Lindahl -- Does Meditation Have a Dark Side

  Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes   Additional Resources:

• Meditation Research Program at Harvard
• Matthew Sacchet on X (Twitter)
• Matthew Sacchet's LinkedIn

     ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/89lpjbYiiCM1QA44vz1r0FQYulQm6--1eyl3S6P2Mj8Wed, 26 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000bgtWhat it is, how beginners can get a taste, the dangers of striving, and whether tech can make it easier.   https://meditation.mgh.harvard.edu/sacchet/., is an Associate Professor and the Director of the Meditation Research Program at Harvard Medical...Dr. Matthew D. Sacchet, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor and the Director of the Meditation Research Program at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital (Mass General). Since 2012, he has authored more than 120 publications, presented more than 150 times at international, national, regional and local conferences and speaker series, and been cited more than 8,000 times.     In this episode we talk about:

• What Matthew's learning about advanced states of meditation, and what they do to the brain
• What relevance advanced meditation might have for the rest of us
• How we might get a taste of these states ourselves
• Whether technology might ultimately help some of us advance more quickly
• The psychological risks of practicing deep end meditation

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• Dr. Richie Davidson, Daniel Goleman – Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain and Body
• Nirvana | Joseph Goldstein
• A Meditator in the Arena | Sam Harris
• Willoughby Britton, Jared Lindahl -- Does Meditation Have a Dark Side

  Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: 4953false913fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/should-you-be-taking-psychedelics-the-benefits-the-risks-and-the-science-jay-michaelson--75225614

Everything you should know about psychedelics if you're wondering whether to give them a try

What the research shows thus far

The differences among various compounds

The overlap between meditation and psychedelics

The difference between spirituality and healing

The dizzying question of whether these medicines have a separate consciousness 

And more

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• A special guided meditation from Jay to accompany this episode 
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• Emory Science on Spiritual Health Conference (free, online) 
• Harvard Symposium on Psychedelics in Monotheistic Traditions (which Jay co-chairing)

 ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/pGIOHxAGN2X72kJ4ZXC3rU7tbBPmM1Z-ufP7dOHRCzoMon, 24 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000bgtFeaturing a meditation teacher, author, professor, and dedicated experimenter with these molecules.   Jay Michaelson is a journalist, meditation teacher, rabbi, and professor of religious studies whose work for the last several years has been focused...

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What the research shows thus far

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 ]]>4845false912fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-survive-the-news-cnn-s-bill-weir-on-moving-from-anger-and-despair-to-optimism-and-resiliency--75225634Bill Weir is America's leading climate reporter. His new book is a celebration of our planet and human brilliance. It is a hopeful plea for communities to rally around nature, new ideas and each other, to create the kind of resilience that lasts generations.   In this episode we talk about:

• How a hotter earth is increasingly changing our lives
• Why some experts say the climate issue is half physics, half psychology
• How to work with feelings like rage and despair
• Why so many of us look away from the climate crisis
• Why acceptance is not surrender
• And the utility of class psychological frameworks, including Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and Elisabeth Kübler-Ross' Five Stages of Grief

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 ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/OmMMH2iWnhBkgie7ChRpTQ1bJD-CX8Bst3NyZP1xxhgFri, 21 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000bgtA node of sanity in these challenging times.   https://www.billweirclimate.com/ is America's leading climate reporter. His new book is a celebration of our planet and human brilliance. It is a hopeful plea for communities to rally around nature, new...Bill Weir is America's leading climate reporter. His new book is a celebration of our planet and human brilliance. It is a hopeful plea for communities to rally around nature, new ideas and each other, to create the kind of resilience that lasts generations.   In this episode we talk about:

• How a hotter earth is increasingly changing our lives
• Why some experts say the climate issue is half physics, half psychology
• How to work with feelings like rage and despair
• Why so many of us look away from the climate crisis
• Why acceptance is not surrender
• And the utility of class psychological frameworks, including Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and Elisabeth Kübler-Ross' Five Stages of Grief

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 ]]>4403false911fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/joseph-goldstein-on-impermanence-impersonality-and-how-to-use-mindfulness-to-be-more-creative--75225862Joseph Goldstein is a cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society and the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies, both in Barre, Massachusetts. He is the author of Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening, A Heart Full of Peace, One Dharma: The Emerging Western Buddhism, Insight Meditation and The Experience of Insight: A Simple and Direct Guide to Buddhist Meditation. Joseph has studied and practiced meditation since 1967 under the guidance of eminent teachers from India, Burma, and Tibet and he leads Insight Meditation retreats around the world.   This year, IMS printed a collection of Joseph's poetry, titled Dreamscapes of the Mind: Poems and Reflections. The book includes 21 poems and almost a dozen short verses. We have made copies available for a suggested donation of $12 to support IMS's Retreat Center scholarship fund (shipping to U.S. addresses only).   For a copy of Joseph's book, visit give.dharma.org/JGpoetry    In this episode we talk about:

• Impermanence, impersonality, and the vast spaciousness of the mind
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 ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/6WVAzg4RC8mTYk02GPWB9pxOdQwSbqhorpn8VnUzwc0Wed, 19 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000bgtOne of my favorite episodes that we've recorded in a long while.   https://www.dharma.org/teacher/joseph-goldstein/ is a cofounder of the https://www.dharma.org/ and the https://www.buddhistinquiry.org/, both in Barre, Massachusetts. He is the author...Joseph Goldstein is a cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society and the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies, both in Barre, Massachusetts. He is the author of Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening, A Heart Full of Peace, One Dharma: The Emerging Western Buddhism, Insight Meditation and The Experience of Insight: A Simple and Direct Guide to Buddhist Meditation. Joseph has studied and practiced meditation since 1967 under the guidance of eminent teachers from India, Burma, and Tibet and he leads Insight Meditation retreats around the world.   This year, IMS printed a collection of Joseph's poetry, titled Dreamscapes of the Mind: Poems and Reflections. The book includes 21 poems and almost a dozen short verses. We have made copies available for a suggested donation of $12 to support IMS's Retreat Center scholarship fund (shipping to U.S. addresses only).   For a copy of Joseph's book, visit give.dharma.org/JGpoetry    In this episode we talk about:

• Impermanence, impersonality, and the vast spaciousness of the mind
• Mortality 
• How we can use mindfulness to be more creative
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• Thoughts on how to approach death
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 ]]>4368false910fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-neuroscience-of-confidence-ian-robertson--75225863Ian Robertson is a Professor Emeritus in Psychology at Trinity College and was the founding director of Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience. He has written five books, the latest of which is called, How Confidence Works.   In this episode we talk about:

• What confidence actually is
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    Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes  ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Eb0FhO6w7S63_lwgd4ecQBW4qiAF3_-QV2BAd88gJX4Mon, 17 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000bgtWhat confidence does to your brain, why it helps with anxiety, and how to get it if you don't already have it. Plus, the problem with overconfidence.   https://ianrobertson.org/ is a Professor Emeritus in Psychology at Trinity College and was the...Ian Robertson is a Professor Emeritus in Psychology at Trinity College and was the founding director of Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience. He has written five books, the latest of which is called, How Confidence Works.   In this episode we talk about:

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    Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes  ]]>4292false909fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-make-a-marriage-work-chodo-robert-campbell-and-koshin-paley-ellison-co-interviewed-by-dr-bianca-harris--75225674Chodo Robert Campbell Sensei is a Zen teacher, bereavement specialist, grief counselor and a recognized leader for those suffering with the complexities of death & dying, aging, and sobriety. The educational non-profit he co-founded, the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care, touches thousands of lives every year through its numerous educational programs, contemplative retreats, and Soto Zen Buddhist practices. Chodo has been featured in the New York Times, PBS, CBS Sunday Morning and other media outlets.  Koshin Paley Ellison is an author, Zen teacher, Jungian psychotherapist, leader in contemplative care, and co-founder of an educational non-profit called the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care. His books, grounded in Buddhist wisdom and practice, have gained national attention. Through its numerous educational programs, contemplative retreats, and Soto Zen Buddhist practices, the New York Zen Center touches thousands of lives every year. Koshin has appeared on dozens of podcasts and his work has been featured in the New York Times, PBS, CBS Sunday Morning and other media outlets.      In this episode we talk about:

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  Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes      ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/xwe2wR-xEG7PqkR7SkSleuHJh59uKNXoASy9LnW80rAWed, 12 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000bgtA candid, useful, and hilarious conversation.   https://www.instagram.com/chodorobertcampbell/ is a Zen teacher, bereavement specialist, grief counselor and a recognized leader for those suffering with the complexities of death & dying, aging, and...Chodo Robert Campbell Sensei is a Zen teacher, bereavement specialist, grief counselor and a recognized leader for those suffering with the complexities of death & dying, aging, and sobriety. The educational non-profit he co-founded, the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care, touches thousands of lives every year through its numerous educational programs, contemplative retreats, and Soto Zen Buddhist practices. Chodo has been featured in the New York Times, PBS, CBS Sunday Morning and other media outlets.  Koshin Paley Ellison is an author, Zen teacher, Jungian psychotherapist, leader in contemplative care, and co-founder of an educational non-profit called the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care. His books, grounded in Buddhist wisdom and practice, have gained national attention. Through its numerous educational programs, contemplative retreats, and Soto Zen Buddhist practices, the New York Zen Center touches thousands of lives every year. Koshin has appeared on dozens of podcasts and his work has been featured in the New York Times, PBS, CBS Sunday Morning and other media outlets.      In this episode we talk about:

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• 4699false906fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-are-you-contributing-to-what-is-not-working-in-your-love-life-hard-truths-from-relationship-coach-jillian-turecki--75225854Jillian Turecki is a renowned relationship coach, teacher, author, and host of the podcast, Jillian On Love. Fueled by an insatiable curiosity about what makes a relationship thrive, Jillian has helped thousands over the last 20 years through her teachings, courses, and writing to revolutionize their relationship with themselves so that they transform their romantic relationships.    In this episode we talk about:
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    Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes  ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/7tguWwVGmU2JwG5YpYolKBFDta6HPzAns26iFavqr8IMon, 10 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000bgtWhy self-inquiry is the first ingredient to a healthy relationship.   https://www.jillianturecki.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA6t-6BhA3EiwAltRFGPViQJoM7vPWnQpInyPN4BWFL_j1cNgKWfVdwywmGOPNtrnUqFwvGxoC8Z8QAvD_BwE is a renowned relationship coach,...Jillian Turecki is a renowned relationship coach, teacher, author, and host of the podcast, Jillian On Love. Fueled by an insatiable curiosity about what makes a relationship thrive, Jillian has helped thousands over the last 20 years through her teachings, courses, and writing to revolutionize their relationship with themselves so that they transform their romantic relationships.    In this episode we talk about:
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The value of having platonic friends in addition to your spouse or partner

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• What an emotion actually is 
• The myth that we should only experience positive emotions 
• Why sometimes avoidance is a smart strategy
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  Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes  ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/O9itmbtc4zAR11l9SXc5dcmpK6BbS4RBXaeUTAPzQ4gWed, 05 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000bgtPractical strategies for managing our emotional lives.   https://www.ethankross.com/, author of the international bestseller https://www.amazon.com/Chatter-Voice-Head-Matters-Harness/dp/0525575235, is one of the world's leading experts on emotion...Dr. Ethan Kross, author of the international bestseller Chatter, is one of the world's leading experts on emotion regulation. An award-winning professor in the University of Michigan's top ranked Psychology Department and its Ross School of Business, he is the Director of the Emotion and Self-Control Laboratory.     In this episode we talk about:

• What an emotion actually is 
• The myth that we should only experience positive emotions 
• Why sometimes avoidance is a smart strategy
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• The role of our senses
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• Why we have an overreliance on experts and perfection
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  Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes    ]]>4272false899fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/buddhist-neuroscientist-on-how-to-quit-bad-habits-and-why-you-re-not-keeping-your-resolutions-dr-judson-brewer--75225867Dr. Judson Brewer is the Director of Research and Innovation at the Mindfulness Center and professor in Behavioral and Social Sciences and Psychiatry at the Schools of Public Health & Medicine at Brown University. He is the author of several books, including The Craving Mind, Unwinding Anxiety, and The Hunger Habit.   This episode is part of our monthlong Do Life Better series.  We talk about:

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  Sign up for Dan's newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our 4537false898fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-psychology-of-success-guy-raz--75225796Guy Raz has been instrumental in creating some of the most iconic podcasts in the world, including Wondery's How I Built This, Wow in the World and TED Radio Hour. The New York Times has described him as "one of the most popular podcasters in history."    This episode is part of our monthlong Do Life Better series.    We talk about:

• The challenge–and gift–of failure
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• The challenge–and gift–of failure
• Getting comfortable with discomfort and risk
• The notion of luck 
• The balance between your relationships and your work 
• Why scale isn't always the answer 
• Success vs. happiness 
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• Our attempts to explain the ineffable
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 ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/uUhULiC0jTSVq4ynxFJHy2fnFOeup12QtYI7Mj5NUx8Wed, 22 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0000bgtHow to be less stressed and more productive.   https://couragetolead.co.za/, a Dharma teacher and board member at Dharmagiri Retreat Center, in South Africa. She is also a graduate of Insight Meditation Society teacher training.   This episode is part...Nolitha Tsengiwe, a Dharma teacher and board member at Dharmagiri Retreat Center, in South Africa. She is also a graduate of Insight Meditation Society teacher training.   This episode is part of our monthlong Do Life Better series.  In this episode we talk about:

• How to weave mindfulness into your day without requiring a big formal sit
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• Listen to Nolitha's talks on DharmaSeed 

 ]]>4082false895fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-burnout-and-how-to-recharge-from-stress-kristin-neff-and-christopher-germer--75225558Dr. Kristin Neff is an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. She is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research, conducting the first empirical studies on self-compassion more than twenty years ago.    Christopher Germer is a clinical psychologist and lecturer on psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He also co-developed a highly impactful program called Mindful Self-Compassion, which has been taught to over 100,000 people across the world.   This episode is part of our monthlong Do Life Better series.    We talk about:

• How to know if you are burnt out
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]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/mVI6oaAbaBOkAy0jKzSwOzUawuA1HYemmYBR_He8NEsMon, 20 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0000bgtBurnout is on the rise. Two experts show us how to combat it.   https://self-compassion.org/ is an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. She is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research,...Dr. Kristin Neff is an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. She is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research, conducting the first empirical studies on self-compassion more than twenty years ago.    Christopher Germer is a clinical psychologist and lecturer on psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He also co-developed a highly impactful program called Mindful Self-Compassion, which has been taught to over 100,000 people across the world.   This episode is part of our monthlong Do Life Better series.    We talk about:

• How to know if you are burnt out
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• 4360false894fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-be-less-anxious-and-awkward-about-money-sebene-selassie-and-jeff-warren--75225595Sebene Selassie, an author and meditation teacher. She writes the popular newsletter Ancestors to Elements and her first book is called, You Belong.    Jeff Warren is also an author and meditation teacher. He writes the popular Substack newsletter Home Base and is the coauthor, along with me, of a book called Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics. And he is the co-host of the mind/bod adventure pod.   This episode is part of our monthlong Do Life Better series.  We talk about:
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   ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/A1ZoiN8_1bbT9m5h2ikllfGWVoDhE1JC3bjQftmNqZoWed, 15 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0000bgtA candid conversation about money: How much is enough? How to find real security?   https://www.sebeneselassie.com/, an author and meditation teacher. She writes the popular newsletter https://sebeneselassie.substack.com/about and her first book is...Sebene Selassie, an author and meditation teacher. She writes the popular newsletter Ancestors to Elements and her first book is called, You Belong.    Jeff Warren is also an author and meditation teacher. He writes the popular Substack newsletter Home Base and is the coauthor, along with me, of a book called Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics. And he is the co-host of the mind/bod adventure pod.   This episode is part of our monthlong Do Life Better series.  We talk about:
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    • How to get a handle on small frequent purchases
    • The relationship between our environment and our finances
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    • How our parents relationship with money impacts us as adults
    • The G.I. Joe Fallacy, and the misconception that "knowing is half the battle" when it comes to our financial health
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    • The health benefits of mindful eating
    • The line between moderation and restriction 
    • The five contemplations before eating 
    • The basic steps of mindful eating 
    • How to ensure mindful eating doesn't feel like a chore or burden
    • Fasting and our culture's dysregulated relationship to food
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    • How exercise not only enhances cognitive function but also protects against age-related cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases. 
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    • How exercise not only enhances cognitive function but also protects against age-related cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases. 
    • The difference between cardio and strength training
    • Whether it matters if you track your steps
    • How to sustain your motivation to exercise
    • And practical tips on how to start, restart or increase an exercise habit
    • We also talk about the brain benefits of sleep, meditation, and healthy eating (with a detour into ways to counteract the potentially unhealthy obsession with being healthy)
    • And finally, we talk about the counterintuitive benefits of anxiety
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  • How our brain's evolution for short-term survival makes long-term goals harder
  • Picking the right goals
  • Making it easy
  • Leveraging fresh starts
  • How to make goals a team sport
  • The crucial role of mindfulness and self-compassion
    This episode is part of our monthlong Do Life Better series.   Related Episodes: The Science of Making – And Keeping – New Year's Resolutions | Hal Hershfield How To Change Your Habits | Katy Milkman Why Your Bad Habits (And Addictions) May Be Getting Worse – And How Mindfulness Can Help | Dr. Jud Brewer   Sign up for Dan's newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes   Full Shownotes: www.meditatehappier.com/podcast/tph/dan-solo-habit-formation   Additional Resources:
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  ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/MfFmwjEDtNg1pL0bnq7Uzc34vnOVFjEIB1vDXTEShtAFri, 03 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0000bgtDan briefly whittles down his top 10 takeaways from the science of behavior change. In this episode we talk about: - How our brain's evolution for short-term survival makes long-term goals harder - Picking the right goals - Making it easy -...
• How our brain's evolution for short-term survival makes long-term goals harder
• Picking the right goals
• Making it easy
• Leveraging fresh starts
• How to make goals a team sport
• The crucial role of mindfulness and self-compassion

  This episode is part of our monthlong Do Life Better series.   Related Episodes: The Science of Making – And Keeping – New Year's Resolutions | Hal Hershfield How To Change Your Habits | Katy Milkman Why Your Bad Habits (And Addictions) May Be Getting Worse – And How Mindfulness Can Help | Dr. Jud Brewer   Sign up for Dan's newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes   Full Shownotes: www.meditatehappier.com/podcast/tph/dan-solo-habit-formation   Additional Resources:

• Download the Happier Meditation app today.

]]>1520false886fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-radical-buddhist-approach-to-making-this-the-best-year-of-your-life-vinny-ferraro--75225687Vinny Ferraro has practiced insight meditation (vipassanā) since the mid-90s. He's the Guiding Teacher of the Big Heart City Sangha in San Francisco and has led a weekly sitting group for almost two decades. As a fully empowered Dharma Teacher thru Spirit Rock/IMS, he has taught residential retreats at Spirit Rock, Insight Meditation Society, and the Esalen Institute. Currently, he leads Spirit Rock's Year to Live course and teaches retreats and daylongs through Big Heart City and meditation centers across the country. He is a respected leader in developing and implementing interventions for at-risk populations. leading groups in schools, juvenile halls and prisons since 1987. He has led emotional intelligence workshops for over 100,000 youth on four continents.   In this episode we talk about:

• Why it's important to think about your own death even if you're not expecting it anytime soon
• The distinction between the actual conditions of your life and how much you suffer
• A practice called the five Daily Remembrances, which Dan started doing himself right after we recorded this — and which has made a real difference for him
• And some of other practices they do in the class, including the "life review" and "housekeeping"

  Related Episodes: Three Buddhist Practices For Getting Your Sh*t Together | Vinny Ferraro How Thinking About Death Can Improve Your Life | Alua Arthur Join the waiting list for A Year To Live at Spirit Rock.   Find out more about the Young Adult Retreat at Spirit Rock (taught by Vinny Ferraro, Matthew Brensilver, Cara Lai, and Hakim Tafari).   Use code TENPERCENT for 10% off these two courses at Spirit Rock: Anxiety as Teacher: A Dharma and Yoga Daylong Cultivating the Beautiful Factors of Mind   Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes   Full Shownotes: www.meditatehappier.com/podcast/tph/vinny-ferraro-a-year-to-live   Additional Resources:

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]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/1y9hU5U3NQS2IioQyVYDxemcmH2bfozmTODI4yeigCAWed, 01 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0000bgtContemplating your own death can feel like a massive bummer at first, but there's good news: how you react to that inescapable fact really matters.  https://vinnyferraro.org/ has practiced insight meditation (vipassanā) since the mid-90s. He's the...Vinny Ferraro has practiced insight meditation (vipassanā) since the mid-90s. He's the Guiding Teacher of the Big Heart City Sangha in San Francisco and has led a weekly sitting group for almost two decades. As a fully empowered Dharma Teacher thru Spirit Rock/IMS, he has taught residential retreats at Spirit Rock, Insight Meditation Society, and the Esalen Institute. Currently, he leads Spirit Rock's Year to Live course and teaches retreats and daylongs through Big Heart City and meditation centers across the country. He is a respected leader in developing and implementing interventions for at-risk populations. leading groups in schools, juvenile halls and prisons since 1987. He has led emotional intelligence workshops for over 100,000 youth on four continents.   In this episode we talk about:

• Why it's important to think about your own death even if you're not expecting it anytime soon
• The distinction between the actual conditions of your life and how much you suffer
• A practice called the five Daily Remembrances, which Dan started doing himself right after we recorded this — and which has made a real difference for him
• And some of other practices they do in the class, including the "life review" and "housekeeping"

  Related Episodes: Three Buddhist Practices For Getting Your Sh*t Together | Vinny Ferraro How Thinking About Death Can Improve Your Life | Alua Arthur Join the waiting list for A Year To Live at Spirit Rock.   Find out more about the Young Adult Retreat at Spirit Rock (taught by Vinny Ferraro, Matthew Brensilver, Cara Lai, and Hakim Tafari).   Use code TENPERCENT for 10% off these two courses at Spirit Rock: Anxiety as Teacher: A Dharma and Yoga Daylong Cultivating the Beautiful Factors of Mind   Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our 4048false885fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-end-the-war-with-your-body-sonya-renee-taylor--75225882Sonya Renee Taylor. She is the author of three books, including The Body is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love. She is the Founder and Radical Executive Officer of The Body is Not An Apology. She has come to this work as a result of her own personal pain, as a Black woman inhabiting a body that she says does not conform to societal norms.  In this conversation, we talk about defining radical self-love (and why she believes it's our natural state), tools for cultivating radical self-love, and the connection between being OK with yourself and the larger society. Full Shownotes: www.meditatehappier.com/podcast/tph/sonya-renee-taylor-rerun Additional Resources:

• Download the Happier Meditation app today. 

]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/ntO_59nc2NX2vC4kwJToidHkhbrP2RkdyQkvaWUJY3QMon, 23 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- "Radical self-love" — what it is and how to do it. It is incredibly common for many of us humans, whatever our gender, to be at...Sonya Renee Taylor. She is the author of three books, including The Body is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love. She is the Founder and Radical Executive Officer of The Body is Not An Apology. She has come to this work as a result of her own personal pain, as a Black woman inhabiting a body that she says does not conform to societal norms.  In this conversation, we talk about defining radical self-love (and why she believes it's our natural state), tools for cultivating radical self-love, and the connection between being OK with yourself and the larger society. Full Shownotes: www.meditatehappier.com/podcast/tph/sonya-renee-taylor-rerun Additional Resources:

• Download the Happier Meditation app today. 

]]>3596false884fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sitting-with-chaos-zenju-earthlyn-manuel--75225865Zenju Earthlyn Manuel is an ordained Zen priest, holds a Ph.D., and worked for decades as a social science researcher and development director for non-profit organizations. She is also a prolific author. In this conversation we'll explore:

• what to do with the unknown and not having any answers
• the power of a "sip of silence" (her term)
• what she means by the phrase "death as a doorway to tenderness"
• how she defines tenderness - a word that can easily get bogged down in sloppy sentimentality
• and what she meant when she wrote "I'm not advocating love as an answer to all of the ills of the world. Then again, it is just that simple to be love."

Content Warning: There are brief mentions of assault; spiritual, sexual, and substance abuse; and racism, including an incident Zenju experienced herself.  Full Shownotes: www.meditatehappier.com/podcast/tph/zenju-earthlyn-manuel-rerun This episode was originally published in October 2021. 

]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/BRursI3GiCEljU2vJbduO1UaDh6OTw8jTfRfQkMMkeMFri, 20 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Very few of us relish chaos and disruption, but they are facts of life, given the nonnegotiable nature of change. In this...Zenju Earthlyn Manuel is an ordained Zen priest, holds a Ph.D., and worked for decades as a social science researcher and development director for non-profit organizations. She is also a prolific author. In this conversation we'll explore:

• what to do with the unknown and not having any answers
• the power of a "sip of silence" (her term)
• what she means by the phrase "death as a doorway to tenderness"
• how she defines tenderness - a word that can easily get bogged down in sloppy sentimentality
• and what she meant when she wrote "I'm not advocating love as an answer to all of the ills of the world. Then again, it is just that simple to be love."

Content Warning: There are brief mentions of assault; spiritual, sexual, and substance abuse; and racism, including an incident Zenju experienced herself.  Full Shownotes: www.meditatehappier.com/podcast/tph/zenju-earthlyn-manuel-rerun This episode was originally published in October 2021. 

]]>3097false882fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-be-less-judgmental-of-other-people-and-yourself-la-sarmiento--75225645 Description:  Meditation and mindfulness doesn't uproot your capacity to be judgmental, but it can help you see the value in being judgmental by learning how to work with the judging mind.  La Sarmiento has been practicing Vipassana meditation since 1998. La is a mentor for the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program, a teacher with Cloud Sangha, and a contributor to the Happier Meditation app. In this episode we talk about:

• How mindfulness can help us identify when we're being judgmental
• The difference between discernment and judgment
• How it can be so delicious to be judgmental of others – but why it's actually harmful to ourselves and others
• The four questions to ask when we notice ourselves going into judgment mode 
• How to operationalize the phrase "am I suffering right now?" 
• Investigating the motivations behind striving for success 
• Why owning up to being a jerk is sometimes the exact right answer

Full Shownotes: www.meditatehappier.com/podcast/tph/la-sarmiento-rerun-2024 Where to find La Sarmiento online:  Website: www.lasarmiento.com Additional Resources: Download the Happier Meditation app today.]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/utnHMXPeuVgaOR9EI0XxWqI8_UsshXoh9BlV-SSs2AkWed, 18 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Can mindfulness really pull you out of a spiral of self-judgment? Don't you need to be judgmental sometimes? What's the... Description:  Meditation and mindfulness doesn't uproot your capacity to be judgmental, but it can help you see the value in being judgmental by learning how to work with the judging mind.  La Sarmiento has been practicing Vipassana meditation since 1998. La is a mentor for the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program, a teacher with Cloud Sangha, and a contributor to the Happier Meditation app. In this episode we talk about:

• How mindfulness can help us identify when we're being judgmental
• The difference between discernment and judgment
• How it can be so delicious to be judgmental of others – but why it's actually harmful to ourselves and others
• The four questions to ask when we notice ourselves going into judgment mode 
• How to operationalize the phrase "am I suffering right now?" 
• Investigating the motivations behind striving for success 
• Why owning up to being a jerk is sometimes the exact right answer

Full Shownotes: www.meditatehappier.com/podcast/tph/la-sarmiento-rerun-2024 Where to find La Sarmiento online:  Website: www.lasarmiento.com Additional Resources: Download the Happier Meditation app today.]]>3262false881fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-be-okay-no-matter-what-kamala-masters--75225572

What is equanimity?

The most common misconception about equanimity

The near and far enemies of equanimity 

The power and limitations of setting intentions

Full Shownotes: https://meditatehappier.com/podcast/tph/kamala-masters-rerun Where to find Kamala Masters online:  Website: Vipassana Metta on Maui Additional Resources: Download the Happier Meditation app today.]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/ym-yKeldQm-3R-PwIVb2M4he8Ld9ZdjVSndimOTCktUMon, 16 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Equanimity: what it is, what it isn't, and how to get it.  Guest Kamala Masters was one of the teachers at Dan's first ever...

What is equanimity?

The most common misconception about equanimity

The near and far enemies of equanimity 

The power and limitations of setting intentions

Full Shownotes: https://meditatehappier.com/podcast/tph/kamala-masters-rerun Where to find Kamala Masters online:  Website: Vipassana Metta on Maui Additional Resources: Download the Happier Meditation app today.]]>3570false880fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/behind-the-scenes-of-the-10-happier-podcast-a-sneak-preview-of-something-big--75225840 In this episode we talk about:

• An exciting New Year's series reveal and upcoming meditation challenge
• What goes into making the show–and why we do it
• The ins and outs of starting a new business
• And much more

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Full Shownotes: https://meditatehappier.com/podcast/tph/bts-878]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/tB9EPQtoQP0xLqUgj90Q4QvZuY_WZzWXxYy6strQqIwFri, 13 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Dan and Executive Producer, DJ Cashmere, pull back the curtain on what we do, how we do it—and what's coming next. In this... In this episode we talk about:

• An exciting New Year's series reveal and upcoming meditation challenge
• What goes into making the show–and why we do it
• The ins and outs of starting a new business
• And much more

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Full Shownotes: https://meditatehappier.com/podcast/tph/bts-878]]>2185false878bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-unsubscribe-from-the-negative-stories-you-tell-about-yourself-and-others-anu-gupta--75225729 Anu Gupta is an educator, lawyer, scientist, and the founder and CEO of BE MORE with Anu, an education technology benefit corporation that trains professionals across corporate, nonprofit, and government sectors to advance DEIB and wellness by breaking bias. His work has reached 300+ organizations training more than 80,000 professionals impacting over 30 million lives. Gupta holds a JD from NYU Law, MPhil in Development Studies from Cambridge University, and BA in International Relations and Middle Eastern & Islamic Studies from NYU. As a gay immigrant of color, he came to the work of breaking bias after almost ending his life due to lifelong experiences with racism, homophobia, and Islamophobia. The realization that bias can be unlearned helped lead him out of that dark point and inspired a lifelong mission to build a global movement for social healing based on principles of mindfulness and compassion. A peer-reviewed author, he has written and spoken extensively, including on the TED stage, the Oprah Conversation, Fast Company, Newsweek, and Vogue Business. He is the author of Breaking Bias: Where Stereotypes and Prejudices Come From—and the Science-Backed Method to Unravel Them.


In this episode we talk about:

• The 5 causes of bias
• The dis-utility of shame
• What has – and hasn't – been working in DEI trainings
• Contemplative practices, on and off the cushion, for breaking bias
• And his response to skeptics 

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• Why You're Not Seeing the World Clearly— and How to Fix It | Jessica Nordell
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• Dolly Chugh, How Good People Fight Bias
• Rhonda Magee, Law Professor Using Mindfulness to Defeat Bias
• How to Call People In (Instead of Calling Them Out) | Loretta Ross

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]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/PrPeOzU5NwRZSRlkzY5kyDyqQTu532tYdodrau03AJEWed, 11 Dec 2024 08:30:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- How your blindspots hurt your decision-making— and how to fix it. https://www.anuguptany.com/ is an educator, lawyer,... Anu Gupta is an educator, lawyer, scientist, and the founder and CEO of BE MORE with Anu, an education technology benefit corporation that trains professionals across corporate, nonprofit, and government sectors to advance DEIB and wellness by breaking bias. His work has reached 300+ organizations training more than 80,000 professionals impacting over 30 million lives. Gupta holds a JD from NYU Law, MPhil in Development Studies from Cambridge University, and BA in International Relations and Middle Eastern & Islamic Studies from NYU. As a gay immigrant of color, he came to the work of breaking bias after almost ending his life due to lifelong experiences with racism, homophobia, and Islamophobia. The realization that bias can be unlearned helped lead him out of that dark point and inspired a lifelong mission to build a global movement for social healing based on principles of mindfulness and compassion. A peer-reviewed author, he has written and spoken extensively, including on the TED stage, the Oprah Conversation, Fast Company, Newsweek, and Vogue Business. He is the author of Breaking Bias: Where Stereotypes and Prejudices Come From—and the Science-Backed Method to Unravel Them.


In this episode we talk about:

• The 5 causes of bias
• The dis-utility of shame
• What has – and hasn't – been working in DEI trainings
• Contemplative practices, on and off the cushion, for breaking bias
• And his response to skeptics 

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• Why You're Not Seeing the World Clearly— and How to Fix It | Jessica Nordell
• The Self-Interested Case for Examining Your Biases | John Biewen
• Dolly Chugh, How Good People Fight Bias
• Rhonda Magee, Law Professor Using Mindfulness to Defeat Bias
• How to Call People In (Instead of Calling Them Out) | Loretta Ross

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Full Shownotes: 877fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-evolutionary-psychology-teaches-us-about-how-to-influence-people-michael-morris--75225889 Michael Morris is the Chavkin-Chang Professor of Leadership at Columbia Business School as well as a Professor in its Psychology Department. Outside of academia, Professor Morris has consulted with and conducted executive training workshops for hundreds of clients across the globe, including Fortune 100 firms, governments, and the Obama and Clinton campaigns. He lives in New York City. His latest book is called Tribal: How The Cultural Instincts That Divide Us Can Help Bring Us Together. Related Episodes:

• How Turning Habits Into Rituals Can Help You At Home, At Work, And When You're Anxious | Michael Norton

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Full Shownotes: https://happierapp.com/podcast/tph/michael-morris-876]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/7LEd0d0xwsEWPngIQRU2vvQV65fBdZhmwBk-Xlgdi6EMon, 09 Dec 2024 08:30:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- The upside of the often misunderstood "tribalism". Michael Morris is the Chavkin-Chang Professor of Leadership at Columbia... Michael Morris is the Chavkin-Chang Professor of Leadership at Columbia Business School as well as a Professor in its Psychology Department. Outside of academia, Professor Morris has consulted with and conducted executive training workshops for hundreds of clients across the globe, including Fortune 100 firms, governments, and the Obama and Clinton campaigns. He lives in New York City. His latest book is called Tribal: How The Cultural Instincts That Divide Us Can Help Bring Us Together. Related Episodes:

• How Turning Habits Into Rituals Can Help You At Home, At Work, And When You're Anxious | Michael Norton

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Full Shownotes: https://happierapp.com/podcast/tph/michael-morris-876]]>3712false876fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tricky-questions-about-grief-is-there-a-right-way-to-do-it-what-to-say-to-people-in-grief-and-can-you-grieve-for-things-sloane-crosley--75225407 Sloane Crosley is the author of The New York Times bestselling books Grief Is for People, How Did You Get This Number, and I Was Told There'd Be Cake. She is also the author of Look Alive Out There, Cult Classic and The Clasp, both of which have been optioned for film. She served as editor of The Best American Travel Writing series and is featured in The Library of America's 50 Funniest American Writers, The Best American Nonrequired Reading, Phillip Lopate's The Contemporary American Essay and others. She was the inaugural columnist for The New York Times Op-Ed "Townies" series, a contributing editor at Interview Magazine, and a columnist for The Village Voice, Vanity Fair, The Independent, Black Book, Departures and The New York Observer. She is a contributing editor at Vanity Fair. She has taught at Columbia University and The Yale Writers' Workshop.
In this episode we talk about:

• A series of consecutive losses that Sloane endured
• The concept of cumulative grief 
• Sloane's version of the five stages of grief
• Her beef with acceptance
• Bibliotherapy as a source of healing
• And much more

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Additional Resources:

• Download the Happier app today: https://my.happierapp.com/link/download
• Anxiety: The Missing Stage of Grief: A Revolutionary Approach to Understanding and Healing the Impact of Loss
• All My Puny Sorrows
• Otherwise: New & Selected Poems By Jane Kenyon

]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/-JV9_Zq5maxE_pMb_wC4xrfAiJhu2vYF5iPfsuiPiWUFri, 06 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- A famed author and humorist takes a deep dive into grief (with Dr. Bianca Harris as co-host). https://www.sloanecrosley.com/... Sloane Crosley is the author of The New York Times bestselling books Grief Is for People, How Did You Get This Number, and I Was Told There'd Be Cake. She is also the author of Look Alive Out There, Cult Classic and The Clasp, both of which have been optioned for film. She served as editor of The Best American Travel Writing series and is featured in The Library of America's 50 Funniest American Writers, The Best American Nonrequired Reading, Phillip Lopate's The Contemporary American Essay and others. She was the inaugural columnist for The New York Times Op-Ed "Townies" series, a contributing editor at Interview Magazine, and a columnist for The Village Voice, Vanity Fair, The Independent, Black Book, Departures and The New York Observer. She is a contributing editor at Vanity Fair. She has taught at Columbia University and The Yale Writers' Workshop.
In this episode we talk about:

• A series of consecutive losses that Sloane endured
• The concept of cumulative grief 
• Sloane's version of the five stages of grief
• Her beef with acceptance
• Bibliotherapy as a source of healing
• And much more

Related Episodes: The Science Of Grief: What Helps, What Doesn't, And Why We Don't Talk About It Enough | Cody Delistraty How To Talk To Yourself When Things Suck | Sam Sanders #450. The Science of Loss and Recovery | Mary-Frances O'Connor
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Additional...]]>3270false874fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-talk-to-yourself-when-things-suck-sam-sanders--75225811 Sam Sanders is an award-winning reporter, radio host and podcaster. He co-hosts the podcast Vibe Check with Zach Stafford and Saeed Jones. He also currently hosts The Sam Sanders Show from KCRW. Check out the album he mentioned in the episode, Caroline Rose's The Art of Forgetting. 
This is part 2 in a 3-part series we're running on grief.
In this episode we talk about:

• The fact that there is no right way to deal with grief 
• The value of feeling your feelings — even though it sucks 
• Why it can be helpful to take breaks from your grief without guilt
• The importance of joy and play 
• The changing nature of grief
• What it means to be "anointed" by grief
• And what it looks like to maintain a relationship with someone even after they've died

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Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/sam-sanders-873]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/sIeD4f1CSbBSyClTVNIlb_9K7jvGTA-Eo_7zrKangYsWed, 04 Dec 2024 08:30:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Smart strategies that emerged from a brutal year.  https://www.instagram.com/samsanders/?hl=en is an award-winning reporter,... Sam Sanders is an award-winning reporter, radio host and podcaster. He co-hosts the podcast Vibe Check with Zach Stafford and Saeed Jones. He also currently hosts The Sam Sanders Show from KCRW. Check out the album he mentioned in the episode, Caroline Rose's The Art of Forgetting. 
This is part 2 in a 3-part series we're running on grief.
In this episode we talk about:

• The fact that there is no right way to deal with grief 
• The value of feeling your feelings — even though it sucks 
• Why it can be helpful to take breaks from your grief without guilt
• The importance of joy and play 
• The changing nature of grief
• What it means to be "anointed" by grief
• And what it looks like to maintain a relationship with someone even after they've died

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• How (and Why) to Hug Your Inner Dragons | Richard Schwartz
• Kryptonite for the Inner Critic | Kristin Neff
• The Voice in Your Head | Ethan Kross 
• Jonathan Van Ness on Shame, Shopping, Bodies, and Hope

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Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/sam-sanders-873]]>3959false873fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-grief-what-helps-what-doesn-t-and-why-we-don-t-talk-about-it-enough-cody-delistraty--75225890 Cody Delistraty is a writer and speechwriter, most recently working as the culture editor at the Wall Street Journal Magazine. He has written for The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Atlantic, and was the European arts columnist for The Paris Review. He has degrees in politics from New York University and in history from the University of Oxford. British Vogue named him a best young writer of the year, and he has given talks about art and creativity to companies like PwC. He lives in New York City.
In this episode we talk about:

• Why our culture is so repressed when it comes to grief
• We dive into the many experiments that Cody launched to help cope with loss; from book and laughter therapy, to psilocybin and AI
• The concept of grief as an addiction 
• The importance of rituals 
• The scientific possibility of deleting our memories to avoid pain 
• And how to live along side of grief when there is no cure

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Additional Resources: Download the Happier app today: https://my.happierapp.com/link/download The Grief Cure: Looking for the End of Loss]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/ks5-a0xFvGxi8Ve7oYyFwwtC_-6WxILKRfe2hUGhM_0Mon, 02 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- A journalist explores one of humanity's most brutal and unavoidable experiences. https://delistraty.com/ is a writer and... Cody Delistraty is a writer and speechwriter, most recently working as the culture editor at the Wall Street Journal Magazine. He has written for The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Atlantic, and was the European arts columnist for The Paris Review. He has degrees in politics from New York University and in history from the University of Oxford. British Vogue named him a best young writer of the year, and he has given talks about art and creativity to companies like PwC. He lives in New York City.
In this episode we talk about:

• Why our culture is so repressed when it comes to grief
• We dive into the many experiments that Cody launched to help cope with loss; from book and laughter therapy, to psilocybin and AI
• The concept of grief as an addiction 
• The importance of rituals 
• The scientific possibility of deleting our memories to avoid pain 
• And how to live along side of grief when there is no cure

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Additional Resources: Download the Happier app today: https://my.happierapp.com/link/download The Grief Cure: Looking for the End of Loss]]>4356false872fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-walking-the-benefits-of-walking-in-nature-walking-meetings-and-walking-meditation-dacher-keltner--75225801 Today we're going to talk about something so obvious, but so incredibly powerful. Walking. This is the third of a three part mini-series we're doing focused on the benefits of spending time outdoors.
Dr. Keltner is one of the world's foremost emotion scientists. He is a professor of psychology at UC Berkeley and the director of the Greater Good Science Center. He has over 200 scientific publications and six books, including Born to Be Good, The Compassionate Instinct, The Power Paradox, and Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life. He has written for many popular outlets, from The New York Times to Slate, and has consulted extensively for Google, Apple, and Pinterest, on issues related to emotion and well-being. He also hosts the podcast The Science of Happiness.

In this episode we talk about:

• The practice of "awe walks"
• The ritualizing of walking
• How it can help your concentration and anxiety levels
• Walking meetings
• And walking meditations

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• The Science of Happiness Podcast
• How to Start (Restart, or Upgrade) Your Meditation Practice: A Master Class | Jon Kabat-Zinn
• #580. Tripping Out with a Legend: Jon Kabat-Zinn on Pain vs. Suffering, Rethinking Your Anxiety, and the Buddha's Teaching in a Single Sentence
• The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain
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]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/9W6Gyg1abPiLxhz00LBMYYRSumXXOaFwR5CwpIXgVgUFri, 29 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- This scientist says that walking is one of the best things you can do for yourself. Here are some ways you can incorporate it... Today we're going to talk about something so obvious, but so incredibly powerful. Walking. This is the third of a three part mini-series we're doing focused on the benefits of spending time outdoors.
Dr. Keltner is one of the world's foremost emotion scientists. He is a professor of psychology at UC Berkeley and the director of the Greater Good Science Center. He has over 200 scientific publications and six books, including Born to Be Good, The Compassionate Instinct, The Power Paradox, and Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life. He has written for many popular outlets, from The New York Times to Slate, and has consulted extensively for Google, Apple, and Pinterest, on issues related to emotion and well-being. He also hosts the podcast The Science of Happiness.

In this episode we talk about:

• The practice of "awe walks"
• The ritualizing of walking
• How it can help your concentration and anxiety levels
• Walking meetings
• And walking meditations

Related Episodes: The Science Of How Nature Changes Your Brain—From Sleep To Cognition To Your Nervous System | Dacher Keltner How To Get The Physiological And Psychological Benefits Of Nature If You Don't Live Near Nature | Dacher Keltner #546. This Scientist Says One Emotion Might Be the Key to Happiness. Can You Guess What It Is? | Dacher Keltner We Know Nature Is Good for Us. Here's How To Make Time for It, Scandinavian Style | Linda Åkeson McGurk

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• The Science of Happiness Podcast
• How to Start (Restart, or Upgrade) Your Meditation Practice: A Master Class | Jon Kabat-Zinn
• 2033false870bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/joseph-goldstein-mark-epstein-on-how-to-handle-unwanted-experiences-how-not-to-waste-your-suffering-the-overlap-between-buddhism-the--75225872Mates of State.    Dr. Mark Epstein is a psychiatrist in private practice in New York City, and is the author of a number of books about the interface of Buddhism and psychotherapy, including Thoughts without a Thinker, Going to Pieces without Falling Apart, Going on Being, Open to Desire, Psychotherapy without the Self, The Trauma of Everyday Life and Advice Not Given: A Guide to Getting Over Yourself, and The Zen of Therapy: Uncovering a Hidden Kindness in Life. He received his undergraduate and medical degrees from Harvard University. He has been a student of vipassana meditation since 1974.   Joseph Goldstein is a cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society and the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies, both in Barre, Massachusetts. He is the author of Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening, A Heart Full of Peace, One Dharma: The Emerging Western Buddhism, Insight Meditation and The Experience of Insight: A Simple and Direct Guide to Buddhist Meditation. Joseph has studied and practiced meditation since 1967 under the guidance of eminent teachers from India, Burma, and Tibet and he leads Insight Meditation retreats around the world.     In this episode we talk about:
  • The three month solo silent meditation retreat Joseph had just finished
  • How to not suffer in the face of unwanted experiences 
  • Three exercises for slowing down
  • Pragmatic applications of retreat practice for life in the real world 
  • How to see outside yourself
  • How Mark came to Buddhism 50 years ago
  • The relationship between Buddhism and psychotherapy 
  • The Buddhist concept of the two levels of reality 
  • And a guided meditation from a surprise guest
      Related Episodes: Nirvana | Joseph Goldstein Dr. Mark Epstein On: How To Transform Your Neuroses Into "Little Shmoos" I Just Did A 10-Day Silent Meditation Retreat With Joseph Goldstein. Here's What I Learned     Sign up for Dan's newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes     Full Shownotes: https://happierapp.com/podcast/tph/joseph-mark-live     Additional Resources:
  • The New York Insight Meditation Center
  • http://markepsteinmd.com/
  • Going to Pieces without Falling Apart: A Buddhist Perspective on Wholeness
  • The Trauma of Everyday Life
  • Mates of State
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   ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/wIqPtPx7gF70zaB0iHx6NjIhp8149_PtmMbv70XvPn0Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Buddhist megastars in conversation.   Today, we're dropping a recording of a live event we held earlier this year, during which...Mates of State.    Dr. Mark Epstein is a psychiatrist in private practice in New York City, and is the author of a number of books about the interface of Buddhism and psychotherapy, including Thoughts without a Thinker, Going to Pieces without Falling Apart, Going on Being, Open to Desire, Psychotherapy without the Self, The Trauma of Everyday Life and Advice Not Given: A Guide to Getting Over Yourself, and The Zen of Therapy: Uncovering a Hidden Kindness in Life. He received his undergraduate and medical degrees from Harvard University. He has been a student of vipassana meditation since 1974.   Joseph Goldstein is a cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society and the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies, both in Barre, Massachusetts. He is the author of Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening, A Heart Full of Peace, One Dharma: The Emerging Western Buddhism, Insight Meditation and The Experience of Insight: A Simple and Direct Guide to Buddhist Meditation. Joseph has studied and practiced meditation since 1967 under the guidance of eminent teachers from India, Burma, and Tibet and he leads Insight Meditation retreats around the world.     In this episode we talk about:
  • The three month solo silent meditation retreat Joseph had just finished
  • How to not suffer in the face of unwanted experiences 
  • Three exercises for slowing down
  • Pragmatic applications of retreat practice for life in the real world 
  • How to see outside yourself
  • How Mark came to Buddhism 50 years ago
  • The relationship between Buddhism and psychotherapy 
  • The Buddhist concept of the two levels of reality 
  • And a guided meditation from a surprise guest
      Related Episodes: Nirvana | Joseph Goldstein Dr. Mark Epstein On: How To Transform Your Neuroses Into "Little Shmoos" I Just Did A 10-Day Silent Meditation Retreat With Joseph Goldstein. Here's What I Learned     Sign up for Dan's newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, 4043false869fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-massive-underappreciated-power-of-apology-v-formerly-eve-ensler-co-interviewed-by-dr-bianca-harris--75225708 V (formerly Eve Ensler) is the Tony award-winning playwright, author, and activist. Her play The Vagina Monologues is an Obie award-winning, Olivier-nominated theatrical phenomenon that has been translated into 48 languages and performed in 140 countries. She is the author of numerous books, including the recently released bestseller Reckoning (2023), heralded by the Washington Post as "gutting and gorgeous." Other best-selling books include The Apology (2019), translated into 20 languages, In the Body of the World, and The New York Times bestseller I Am an Emotional Creature. She starred on Broadway in The Good Body and, most recently Off-Broadway at Manhattan Theatre Club in the critically acclaimed In the Body of the World. She helped create That Kindness: Nurses in Their Own Words, presented by the Brooklyn Academy of Music in collaboration with theaters across the US, as a tribute to nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. V is currently writing the story and co-writing lyrics for the musical Becoming (formerly WILD), which made its world premiere in December 2021 at The American Repertory Theater. She recently wrote This is Crazy, a play about mental illness commissioned by the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Her film credits include The Vagina Monologues (HBO), What I Want My Words to Do to You (Executive Producer, Winner of the Sundance Film Festival Freedom of Expression Award, PBS), Mad Max: Fury Road (Consultant), and City of Joy documentary (Netflix). She is the founder of V-Day, the 26-year-old global activist movement that has raised over 120 million dollars to end violence against women, gender-expansive people, girls, and the planet—and founder of One Billion Rising, the largest global mass action to end gender-based violence in over 200 countries, as well as a co-founder of the City of Joy, a sanctuary and revolutionary center for women in the Congo who have survived sexual assault. She writes regularly for The Guardian.  In this episode we talk about:
  • V's 4-step process for making an apology
  • Why she doesn't believe in forgiveness
  • Her concept that the wound is the portal
  • And much more. 
  
  Related Episodes: What To Do When You're Angry | Matthew Brensilver, Vinny Ferraro, Kaira Jewel Lingo
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  Full Shownotes: https://happierapp.com/podcast/tph/v-868]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/z0aJaWTr0GwvTDXMy46PyVxmMtmEj1cw_0D8GVwvgH8Mon, 25 Nov 2024 08:30:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- How learning to apologize can upgrade your life. https://www.eveensler.org/ is the Tony award-winning playwright, author, and... V (formerly Eve Ensler) is the Tony award-winning playwright, author, and activist. Her play The Vagina Monologues is an Obie award-winning, Olivier-nominated theatrical phenomenon that has been translated into 48 languages and performed in 140 countries. She is the author of numerous books, including the recently released bestseller Reckoning (2023), heralded by the Washington Post as "gutting and gorgeous." Other best-selling books include The Apology (2019), translated into 20 languages, In the Body of the World, and The New York Times bestseller I Am an Emotional Creature. She starred on Broadway in The Good Body and, most recently Off-Broadway at Manhattan Theatre Club in the critically acclaimed In the Body of the World. She helped create That Kindness: Nurses in Their Own Words, presented by the Brooklyn Academy of Music in collaboration with theaters across the US, as a tribute to nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. V is currently writing the story and co-writing lyrics for the musical Becoming (formerly WILD), which made its world premiere in December 2021 at The American Repertory Theater. She recently wrote This is Crazy, a play about mental illness commissioned by the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Her film credits include The Vagina Monologues (HBO), What I Want My Words to Do to You (Executive Producer, Winner of the Sundance Film Festival Freedom of Expression Award, PBS), Mad Max: Fury Road (Consultant), and City of Joy documentary (Netflix). She is the founder of V-Day, the 26-year-old global activist movement that has raised over 120 million dollars to end violence against women, gender-expansive people, girls, and the planet—and founder of One Billion Rising, the largest global mass action to end gender-based violence in over 200 countries, as well as a co-founder of the City of Joy, a sanctuary and revolutionary center for women in the Congo who have survived sexual assault. She writes regularly for The Guardian.  In this episode we talk about:
  • V's 4-step process for making an apology
  • Why she doesn't believe in forgiveness
  • Her concept that the wound is the portal
  • And much more. 
  
  Related Episodes: What To Do When You're Angry | Matthew Brensilver, Vinny Ferraro, Kaira Jewel Lingo
  Sign up for Dan's newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://happierapp.com/podcast/tph/v-868]]>3585false868fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-get-the-physiological-and-psychological-benefits-of-nature-if-you-don-t-live-near-nature-dacher-keltner--75225845 It's very possible that you've heard the long list of physiological and psychological benefits that one can derive from getting out into nature. Those benefits include improved mood, boosted immune system, lowered blood pressure and more. That being said, 80 percent of Americans live in urban areas. So today, we're going to talk to an expert about how to derive the many benefits of nature, no matter where you are.
  Dr. Keltner is one of the world's foremost emotion scientists. He is a professor of psychology at UC Berkeley and the director of the Greater Good Science Center. He has over 200 scientific publications and six books, including Born to Be Good, The Compassionate Instinct, The Power Paradox, and Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life. He has written for many popular outlets, from The New York Times to Slate, and has consulted extensively for Google, Apple, and Pinterest, on issues related to emotion and well-being. He also hosts the podcast The Science of Happiness.
  
  In this episode we talk about:
  • The importance of opening our senses to nature 
  • The power of birdsong
  • The science of street trees and their impact on depression
  • How taking pictures of our local environment can enhance focus and productivity
  • And lastly, how we can harness the power of our imagination 
  
  
  Related Episodes: The Science Of How Nature Changes Your Brain—From Sleep To Cognition To Your Nervous System | Dacher Keltner #546. This Scientist Says One Emotion Might Be the Key to Happiness. Can You Guess What It Is? | Dacher Keltner We Know Nature Is Good for Us. Here's How To Make Time for It, Scandinavian Style | Linda Åkeson McGurk
  
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  ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/4UdMtcbCRMbyggsvkgBXpkHpdMOTP9_FJG0hGdn2g-QFri, 22 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Practical tips for accessing the healthcare of nature no matter where you live. It's very possible that you've heard the long... It's very possible that you've heard the long list of physiological and psychological benefits that one can derive from getting out into nature. Those benefits include improved mood, boosted immune system, lowered blood pressure and more. That being said, 80 percent of Americans live in urban areas. So today, we're going to talk to an expert about how to derive the many benefits of nature, no matter where you are.
  Dr. Keltner is one of the world's foremost emotion scientists. He is a professor of psychology at UC Berkeley and the director of the Greater Good Science Center. He has over 200 scientific publications and six books, including Born to Be Good, The Compassionate Instinct, The Power Paradox, and Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life. He has written for many popular outlets, from The New York Times to Slate, and has consulted extensively for Google, Apple, and Pinterest, on issues related to emotion and well-being. He also hosts the podcast The Science of Happiness.
  
  In this episode we talk about:
  • The importance of opening our senses to nature 
  • The power of birdsong
  • The science of street trees and their impact on depression
  • How taking pictures of our local environment can enhance focus and productivity
  • And lastly, how we can harness the power of our imagination 
  
  
  Related Episodes: The Science Of How Nature Changes Your Brain—From Sleep To Cognition To Your Nervous System | Dacher Keltner #546. This Scientist Says One Emotion Might Be the Key to Happiness. Can You Guess What It Is? | Dacher Keltner We Know Nature Is Good for Us. Here's How To Make Time for It, Scandinavian Style | Linda Åkeson McGurk
  
  Sign up for Dan's newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://happierapp.com/podcast/tph/dacher-keltner-bonus-2
  Additional Resources: Download the Happier app today: https://my.happierapp.com/link/download
  ]]>1625false866bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/six-buddhist-strategies-for-getting-along-better-with-everyone-sister-true-dedication--75225677 A journalist-turned-Buddhist-nun shares six phrases – or mantras – to help keep your relationships on the rails. 
  Relationships can be tricky. Especially if you find yourself upset with someone, and instead of talking it through, you let it fester until one moment you completely lose it and end up having to apologize. If you've ever felt like you had friction with the people in your life, or that you've been taken for granted, today's episode offers you solid strategies to cope. 
  Sister True Dedication is a Zen Buddhist nun and teacher ordained by the great meditation teacher and author, Thich Nhat Hanh. She edited several of Thich Nhat Hanh's books, including The Art of Living and Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet. She was born in the United Kingdom, studied history and political thought at Cambridge University, and worked for BBC News before ordaining as a nun at the age of 27.
  In this episode we talk about: 
  • The six phrases – or mantras – that Thich Nhat Hanh recommended people use in their relationships
  • Keeping misunderstandings "dust free"
  • Taking action to make sure anger doesn't fester
  • The importance of recognizing that our understanding of the world is always partial
  • Bringing mantras to work
  • How Sister True Dedication went from journalism to the monastery
  
  Full Shownotes: https://happierapp.com/podcast/tph/sister-true-dedication-rerun Where to find Sister True Dedication online:  Website: Plum Village Teacher Page Additional Resources:
  • Download the Happier app today: https://my.happierapp.com/link/download
  
  ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/iFndhuAKLkbQFbCcdnV7XSR8g5sxSHD8NnCtL3pLi6MWed, 20 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. A journalist-turned-Buddhist-nun shares six phrases – or mantras – to help keep your relationships on the rails.  Relationships... A journalist-turned-Buddhist-nun shares six phrases – or mantras – to help keep your relationships on the rails. 
  Relationships can be tricky. Especially if you find yourself upset with someone, and instead of talking it through, you let it fester until one moment you completely lose it and end up having to apologize. If you've ever felt like you had friction with the people in your life, or that you've been taken for granted, today's episode offers you solid strategies to cope. 
  Sister True Dedication is a Zen Buddhist nun and teacher ordained by the great meditation teacher and author, Thich Nhat Hanh. She edited several of Thich Nhat Hanh's books, including The Art of Living and Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet. She was born in the United Kingdom, studied history and political thought at Cambridge University, and worked for BBC News before ordaining as a nun at the age of 27.
  In this episode we talk about: 
  • The six phrases – or mantras – that Thich Nhat Hanh recommended people use in their relationships
  • Keeping misunderstandings "dust free"
  • Taking action to make sure anger doesn't fester
  • The importance of recognizing that our understanding of the world is always partial
  • Bringing mantras to work
  • How Sister True Dedication went from journalism to the monastery
  
  Full Shownotes: https://happierapp.com/podcast/tph/sister-true-dedication-rerun Where to find Sister True Dedication online:  Website: Plum Village Teacher Page Additional Resources:
  • Download the Happier app today: https://my.happierapp.com/link/download
  
  ]]>4014false865fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-survive-the-holidays-advice-for-political-conversations-overeating-and-the-indignities-of-travel-dan-solo-episode--75225679
• The expectation of perfection
• Overwhelm
• Difficult family dynamics
• Grief
• Loneliness
• Social anxiety
• Overeating
• Holiday travel
• Financial worries

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Additional Resources:

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]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/_tzWQYb5unAfgokcFCmS00z9pvIGzqfCUQBe2woR4p8Mon, 18 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. A compendium of expert advice on handling all the complications — and pleasures — that the holiday season brings. I have whipped up...

The expectation of perfection

Overwhelm

Difficult family dynamics

Grief

Loneliness

Social anxiety

Overeating

Holiday travel

Financial worries

Related Episodes: How to Feel Less Enraged And Hopeless When You Consume The News | Sharon McMahon Science-Based Tools For When You're Stressed, Obsessed, Or Overthinking | Dr. Jenny Taitz How to Speak Clearly, Calmly, and Without Alienating People | Dan Clurman and Mudita Nisker The Science of Loss and Recovery | Mary-Frances O'Connor Strategies for Social Anxiety | Ellen Hendriksen The Anti-Diet | Evelyn Tribole Can Anxiety Be a Gift? | Dr. David Rosmarin Your Craving Mind | Kevin Griffin Why Your Bad Habits (and Addictions) May Be Getting Worse - and How Mindfulness Can Help | Dr. Jud Brewer

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Additional Resources:

• Download the Happier app today: 3597false864fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-how-nature-changes-your-brain-from-sleep-to-cognition-to-your-nervous-system-dacher-keltner--75225832Dr. Dacher Keltner is one of the world's foremost emotion scientists. He is a professor of psychology at UC Berkeley and the director of the Greater Good Science Center. He has over 200 scientific publications and six books, including Born to Be Good, The Compassionate Instinct, The Power Paradox, and Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life. He has written for many popular outlets, from The New York Times to Slate, and has consulted extensively for Google, Apple, and Pinterest, on issues related to emotion and well-being. He also hosts the podcast The Science of Happiness. This is the first of a three-part series we're doing focused on the benefits of spending time outside. Today we talk about how it impacts sleep, cognition, memory, your nervous system, and your relationships. Next week, we address the 80% of Americans who live in urban areas—how do you derive these benefits? And in week three, we take a deep dive on the science of walking. 
  Related Episodes: #546. This Scientist Says One Emotion Might Be the Key to Happiness. Can You Guess What It Is? | Dacher Keltner We Know Nature Is Good for Us. Here's How To Make Time for It, Scandinavian Style | Linda Åkeson McGurk
  Sign up for Dan's newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://happierapp.com/podcast/tph/dacher-keltner-bonus-1
  Additional Resources: Download the Happier app today: https://my.happierapp.com/link/download]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/4Mot1TZ6mmRAIB7BnVywg1wl_3l4NAkbn2uZKl139toFri, 15 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Scientific evidence that spending time in nature has profound impacts on your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. We've...Dr. Dacher Keltner is one of the world's foremost emotion scientists. He is a professor of psychology at UC Berkeley and the director of the Greater Good Science Center. He has over 200 scientific publications and six books, including Born to Be Good, The Compassionate Instinct, The Power Paradox, and Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life. He has written for many popular outlets, from The New York Times to Slate, and has consulted extensively for Google, Apple, and Pinterest, on issues related to emotion and well-being. He also hosts the podcast The Science of Happiness. This is the first of a three-part series we're doing focused on the benefits of spending time outside. Today we talk about how it impacts sleep, cognition, memory, your nervous system, and your relationships. Next week, we address the 80% of Americans who live in urban areas—how do you derive these benefits? And in week three, we take a deep dive on the science of walking. 
  Related Episodes: #546. This Scientist Says One Emotion Might Be the Key to Happiness. Can You Guess What It Is? | Dacher Keltner We Know Nature Is Good for Us. Here's How To Make Time for It, Scandinavian Style | Linda Åkeson McGurk
  Sign up for Dan's newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://happierapp.com/podcast/tph/dacher-keltner-bonus-1
  Additional Resources: Download the Happier app today: https://my.happierapp.com/link/download]]>2111false862bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-antidote-to-not-enoughness-robin-wall-kimmerer--75225871Robin Wall Kimmerer is a mother, scientist, decorated professor, and enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. She is the author of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants, which has earned Kimmerer wide acclaim. Her first book, Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses, was awarded the John Burroughs Medal for outstanding nature writing, and her other work has appeared in Orion, Whole Terrain, and numerous scientific journals.  Her new book, The Serviceberry, is about a plant whose behavior is a model not only for our individual lives, but potentially for rethinking the global economy.
  In this episode we talk about:
  • Nature as a model for the economy
  • How to reclaim our stolen attention
  • Practices of gratitude
  • Counterintuitive advice on wealth and security
  • How to change your relationship to the living world
  • The science of biomimicry
  • Plants as persons, and the study of plant cognition
  • And the importance of recognizing both Western science and the indigenous worldview
  
  Related Episodes: #546. This Scientist Says One Emotion Might Be the Key to Happiness. Can You Guess What It Is? | Dacher Keltner We Know Nature Is Good for Us. Here's How To Make Time for It, Scandinavian Style | Linda Åkeson McGurk #505. The 5 Things That Are Ruining Your Meditation (and Your Life) – And How to Handle Them | Bonnie Duran
  Sign up for Dan's newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://happierapp.com/podcast/tph/robin-wall-kimmerer-861
  Additional Resources: Download the Happier app today: https://my.happierapp.com/link/download]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/ZoyMyygLy6n43-_A6sN72l-sRyA3P8Zad6wIxBFPmhsWed, 13 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Radical strategies for the scarcity mindset. https://www.robinwallkimmerer.com/ is a mother, scientist, decorated professor, and...Robin Wall Kimmerer is a mother, scientist, decorated professor, and enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. She is the author of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants, which has earned Kimmerer wide acclaim. Her first book, Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses, was awarded the John Burroughs Medal for outstanding nature writing, and her other work has appeared in Orion, Whole Terrain, and numerous scientific journals.  Her new book, The Serviceberry, is about a plant whose behavior is a model not only for our individual lives, but potentially for rethinking the global economy.
  In this episode we talk about:
  • Nature as a model for the economy
  • How to reclaim our stolen attention
  • Practices of gratitude
  • Counterintuitive advice on wealth and security
  • How to change your relationship to the living world
  • The science of biomimicry
  • Plants as persons, and the study of plant cognition
  • And the importance of recognizing both Western science and the indigenous worldview
  
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  Additional Resources: Download the Happier app today: https://my.happierapp.com/link/download]]>4036false861fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-journaling-how-writing-reduces-overthinking-rumination-and-anxiety-dr-james-pennebaker-co-interviewed-by-dr-bianca-ha--75225678 James Pennebaker is Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. He is known for his early research on expressive writing and health. More recently, he has pioneered ways to study people's personalities and behaviors through the analysis of their language use. His text analysis program LIWC is used across disciplines. Author of over 300 scientific articles and 8 books, his research has affected our understanding and treatment of mental and physical health of people dealing with upheavals in their lives.
  
  In this episode we talk about:
  • The specific form of journaling, called expressive writing or therapeutic journaling, that he invented and studied. 
  • Other kinds of journaling such as to-do lists and gratitude lists. 
  • Why writing things down helps shift our perspective on our stress or trauma. 
  • How that can lead to a cascade of benefits, from improved sleep to improved working memory
  • And why Pennebaker, who's a very laid-back dude, is so laid-back about how often we need to journal in order to derive its benefits
  
  Dump It Here journal is available now. https://shop.danharris.com/ 
  
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  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/pennebaker-860
  ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/aJ1FHyVXq_E6IKWaBS49YAskglC2Wewy5O99aBfM_tkMon, 11 Nov 2024 08:30:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Evidence from the guy who pioneered the science. https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/psychology/faculty/pennebak is Professor... James Pennebaker is Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. He is known for his early research on expressive writing and health. More recently, he has pioneered ways to study people's personalities and behaviors through the analysis of their language use. His text analysis program LIWC is used across disciplines. Author of over 300 scientific articles and 8 books, his research has affected our understanding and treatment of mental and physical health of people dealing with upheavals in their lives.
  
  In this episode we talk about:
  • The specific form of journaling, called expressive writing or therapeutic journaling, that he invented and studied. 
  • Other kinds of journaling such as to-do lists and gratitude lists. 
  • Why writing things down helps shift our perspective on our stress or trauma. 
  • How that can lead to a cascade of benefits, from improved sleep to improved working memory
  • And why Pennebaker, who's a very laid-back dude, is so laid-back about how often we need to journal in order to derive its benefits
  
  Dump It Here journal is available now. https://shop.danharris.com/ 
  
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/pennebaker-860
  ]]>3952false856fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-episode-for-the-over-thinkers-and-the-stressed-matthew-brensilver-vinny-ferraro-kaira-jewel-lingo--75225681 For this episode, Executive Producer DJ Cashmere interviewed a trio of brilliant Dharma teachers to get their advice about how to handle surrendering or letting go. This is the fourth in a series of 'correspondent' episodes, in which DJ identifies a pain point in his life and meditation practice, then goes out into the world to report on the best ways to address it.
  Kaira Jewel Lingo is a former nun in the Plum Village tradition started by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. Vinny Ferraro teaches at the Insight Meditation Society and Spirit Rock, and also in prisons. Matthew Brensilver teaches at many of the same retreat centers, and spent many years working in the field of addiction pharmacotherapy.
  
  *Find the Soft Belly Meditation here  *Check out Sebene Selassie's website and newsletter, Ancestor to Elements. Plus, her 'Let It Be' guided meditation on DanHarris.com
  **** Want to study and practice with today's guests? Please check out these Spirit Rock offerings: Matthew Brensilver, Buddhist Psychology Training (Begins in January) Vinny Ferraro: A Year to Live; Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully (Begins in January) Kaira Jewel Lingo: Healing Our Way Home (Oct. 20); Insight Meditation Retreat (April 9-16; opens Dec. 11) All 10% Happier listeners receive a discount code for our December Insight Retreat (Dec. 8-18) with the code TENPERCENT
  Vinny and Kaira Jewel will also teach at the Insight Meditation Society:
  Kaira Jewel Lingo, Strength to Love: Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King: Jr. (Jan 17 - Jan 20), and Return to Wholeness: Opening to Wisdom & Love (online) (Mar 23 - Mar 29)
  Vinny Ferraro, Peace in Presence: A Four-Night Retreat for All (Jan 31 - Feb 4)
  
  Related Episodes:
  
  • Listen to all of DJ's correspondence episodes here
  • 3 Buddhist Strategies for When the News is Overwhelming | Kaira Jewel Lingo
  • How to Keep Your Relationships On the Rails | Kaira Jewel Lingo
  • Three Buddhist Practices For Getting Your Sh*t Together | Vinny Ferraro
  • Why Self-Hatred Makes No Sense | Matthew Brensilver
  • How to Actually Be Present | Matthew Brensilver
  
  Also, the teachers' sites: https://vinnyferraro.org/ Vinny Ferraro's Course, A Year To Live https://www.kairajewel.com/ https://www.matthewbrensilver.org/
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  Full Shownotes: https://happierapp.com/podcast/tph/dj-surrender-4]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/uciWcq-rU-So49aX4GlSUbG0zIxVNDaJ6lSmy6hTafgWed, 06 Nov 2024 08:30:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. A crucial (and often misunderstood) concept in Buddhism: letting go. For this episode, Executive Producer DJ Cashmere interviewed... For this episode, Executive Producer DJ Cashmere interviewed a trio of brilliant Dharma teachers to get their advice about how to handle surrendering or letting go. This is the fourth in a series of 'correspondent' episodes, in which DJ identifies a pain point in his life and meditation practice, then goes out into the world to report on the best ways to address it.
  Kaira Jewel Lingo is a former nun in the Plum Village tradition started by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. Vinny Ferraro teaches at the Insight Meditation Society and Spirit Rock, and also in prisons. Matthew Brensilver teaches at many of the same retreat centers, and spent many years working in the field of addiction pharmacotherapy.
  
  *Find the Soft Belly Meditation here  *Check out Sebene Selassie's website and newsletter, Ancestor to Elements. Plus, her 'Let It Be' guided meditation on DanHarris.com
  **** Want to study and practice with today's guests? Please check out these Spirit Rock offerings: Matthew Brensilver, Buddhist Psychology Training (Begins in January) Vinny Ferraro: A Year to Live; Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully (Begins in January) Kaira Jewel Lingo: Healing Our Way Home (Oct. 20); Insight Meditation Retreat (April 9-16; opens Dec. 11) All 10% Happier listeners receive a discount code for our December Insight Retreat (Dec. 8-18) with the code TENPERCENT
  Vinny and Kaira Jewel will also teach at the Insight Meditation Society:
  Kaira Jewel Lingo, Strength to Love: Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King: Jr. (Jan 17 - Jan 20), and Return to Wholeness: Opening to Wisdom & Love (online) (Mar 23 - Mar 29)
  Vinny Ferraro, Peace in Presence: A Four-Night Retreat for All (Jan 31 - Feb 4)
  
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  • 4066false858fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stoicism-101-nancy-sherman--75225815Nancy Sherman argues that Stoicism is way deeper than any of that. She will argue that, in fact, Stoicism is kind of the opposite of all the above. It's a way to truly know your patterns of thought and emotion.  Nancy Sherman is a Professor of Philosophy at Georgetown University. She is an expert in ethics, the history of moral philosophy, moral psychology, military ethics, and emotions. Her most recent book is called Stoic Wisdom: Ancient Lessons for Modern Resilience. This episode is a rebroadcast from 2021: it's one of our most-listened episodes, and we thought it might be particularly useful in this time of election-related stress.  In this conversation, we:
    • cover the basics of Stoicism, 
    • how and why capital "S" Stoicism is often misinterpreted, 
    • a meditation practice called "premeditation of evils," which is far more practical than it may sound, 
    • and another practice designed to make you feel "at home in the world".
    
    Content Warning: There is a brief reference to suicide.
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    ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/A-ZF1UEyrbn5BUMAOFE1tIGoijqyllDox3RqnGlOnu0Mon, 04 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- What ancient Greeks and Romans figured out about stress reduction. You may have heard about stoicism, in the common parlance, as...Nancy Sherman argues that Stoicism is way deeper than any of that. She will argue that, in fact, Stoicism is kind of the opposite of all the above. It's a way to truly know your patterns of thought and emotion.  Nancy Sherman is a Professor of Philosophy at Georgetown University. She is an expert in ethics, the history of moral philosophy, moral psychology, military ethics, and emotions. Her most recent book is called Stoic Wisdom: Ancient Lessons for Modern Resilience. This episode is a rebroadcast from 2021: it's one of our most-listened episodes, and we thought it might be particularly useful in this time of election-related stress.  In this conversation, we:
    • cover the basics of Stoicism, 
    • how and why capital "S" Stoicism is often misinterpreted, 
    • a meditation practice called "premeditation of evils," which is far more practical than it may sound, 
    • and another practice designed to make you feel "at home in the world".
    
    Content Warning: There is a brief reference to suicide.
    Related Episodes: Ancient Strategies for Managing Stress & Anxiety | Ryan Holiday
    Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
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    ]]>4002false857fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-mindfulness-can-fix-pretty-much-anything-and-how-to-be-consistent-without-self-criticism-alexis-santos--75225853Alexis Santos has been in the field of mindfulness and meditation since 2001. After graduating from Harvard University in 1995, he spent several years in medical school before leaving his chosen career as a doctor to seek out a different path. It was while traveling in India that he was introduced to insight meditation.   Since that time, Alexis has practiced in many meditative styles and traditions, including with Sayadaw U Tejaniya, the Thai Forest tradition with Ajahn Sumedho, the Tibetan tradition with Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche and within the lay Western insight community where he continues to learn from the growing diversity of voices.   Alexis's primary teacher has been Sayadaw U Tejaniya, from the Burmese Theravada tradition, and with whom he ordained as a Buddhist monk from 2003 - 2005. Sayadaw encouraged Alexis to teach in 2012. Alexis also completed the Spirit Rock/IMS four-year teacher training program with Jack Kornfield and others, including mentors Joseph Goldstein and Carol Wilson.  ​ Alexis teaches meditation at retreat centers around the world. He is featured on the Ten Percent Happier meditation app and is co-founder of Open Door Meditation Community in Portland, Maine where he is a guest teacher. 
    Alexis's teaching style is natural and uncrafted. He brings a practical, intuitive and compassionate approach to the development of wisdom.
    *** Want to study and practice with Alexis? Visit his website at alexissantos.io where you can join his freely offered online practice sessions. He will also be teaching at the Insight Meditation Society from March 5 - 12. When Awareness Becomes Natural: An U Tejaniya-style Insight Meditation Retreat
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    Full Shownotes: https://happierapp.com/podcast/tph/alexis-santos-855]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/rdz4pRSnzdFFLQXEgdfhpwL0vXZsp5G0LCZWMJ8ob-gWed, 30 Oct 2024 07:30:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- How to get the practice into your molecules—not in some militaristic way, but in a way that feels easy and natural....Alexis Santos has been in the field of mindfulness and meditation since 2001. After graduating from Harvard University in 1995, he spent several years in medical school before leaving his chosen career as a doctor to seek out a different path. It was while traveling in India that he was introduced to insight meditation.   Since that time, Alexis has practiced in many meditative styles and traditions, including with Sayadaw U Tejaniya, the Thai Forest tradition with Ajahn Sumedho, the Tibetan tradition with Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche and within the lay Western insight community where he continues to learn from the growing diversity of voices.   Alexis's primary teacher has been Sayadaw U Tejaniya, from the Burmese Theravada tradition, and with whom he ordained as a Buddhist monk from 2003 - 2005. Sayadaw encouraged Alexis to teach in 2012. Alexis also completed the Spirit Rock/IMS four-year teacher training program with Jack Kornfield and others, including mentors Joseph Goldstein and Carol Wilson.  ​ Alexis teaches meditation at retreat centers around the world. He is featured on the Ten Percent Happier meditation app and is co-founder of Open Door Meditation Community in Portland, Maine where he is a guest teacher. 
    Alexis's teaching style is natural and uncrafted. He brings a practical, intuitive and compassionate approach to the development of wisdom.
    *** Want to study and practice with Alexis? Visit his website at alexissantos.io where you can join his freely offered online practice sessions. He will also be teaching at the Insight Meditation Society from March 5 - 12. When Awareness Becomes Natural: An U Tejaniya-style Insight Meditation Retreat
    Related Episodes: A More Relaxed Way to Meditate | Alexis Santos I Just Did A 10-Day Silent Meditation Retreat With Joseph Goldstein. Here's What I Learned
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    Full Shownotes: https://happierapp.com/podcast/tph/alexis-santos-855]]>3664false855fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/if-you-re-stressed-anxious-or-depressed-this-is-your-counterintuitive-medicine-rabbi-sharon-brous--75225880Rabbi Sharon Brous has some extremely practical tips for how to improve what psychologists call your social health. She is the senior and founding rabbi of IKAR, a Jewish community in LA. Her new book, a bestseller, is called The Amen Effect: Ancient Wisdom to Heal Our Hearts and Mend Our Broken World. Related Episodes:
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    ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/zVc6E68Qkc7jaIz6FVXbPTzyrf2HwILom2ute0vJG_gMon, 28 Oct 2024 07:30:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- How optimizing this skill can change your life – and the world. https://ikar.org/rabbi-sharon-brous/ has some extremely...Rabbi Sharon Brous has some extremely practical tips for how to improve what psychologists call your social health. She is the senior and founding rabbi of IKAR, a Jewish community in LA. Her new book, a bestseller, is called The Amen Effect: Ancient Wisdom to Heal Our Hearts and Mend Our Broken World. Related Episodes:
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    Sign up for Dan's newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
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    ]]>3351false854fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-hidden-secret-to-smarter-decision-making-better-relationships-and-lower-stress-matthew-brensilver-vinny-ferraro-kaira-jewel-lingo--75225876 For this episode, Executive Producer DJ Cashmere interviewed a trio of brilliant Dharma teachers to get their advice about how to handle being wrong. This is the third in a series of 'correspondent' episodes, in which DJ identifies a pain point in his life and meditation practice, then goes out into the world to report on the best ways to address it.
    Kaira Jewel Lingo is a former nun in the Plum Village tradition started by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. Vinny Ferraro teaches at the Insight Meditation Society and Spirit Rock, and also in prisons. Matthew Brensilver teaches at many of the same retreat centers, and spent many years working in the field of addiction pharmacotherapy.
    
    *Matthew's Dharma talk on Knowing And Not-Knowing
    **** Want to study and practice with today's guests? Please check out these Spirit Rock offerings: Matthew Brensilver, Buddhist Psychology Training (Begins in January) Vinny Ferraro: A Year to Live; Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully (Begins in January) Kaira Jewel Lingo: Healing Our Way Home (Oct. 20); Insight Meditation Retreat (April 9-16; opens Dec. 11) All 10% Happier listeners receive a discount code for our December Insight Retreat (Dec. 8-18) with the code TENPERCENT
    & if you'd like to study with these guests on the East Coast, check out these retreats at the Insight Meditation Society: Kaira Jewel Lingo, Strength to Love: Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King: Jr. (Jan 17 - Jan 20), and Return to Wholeness: Opening to Wisdom & Love (Mar 23 - Mar 29) Vinny Ferraro, Peace in Presence: A Four-Night Retreat for All (Jan 31 - Feb 4)
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    • Three Buddhist Practices For Getting Your Sh*t Together | Vinny Ferraro
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    • How to Actually Be Present | Matthew Brensilver
    
    Also, the teachers' sites: https://vinnyferraro.org/ Vinny Ferraro's Course, A Year To Live https://www.kairajewel.com/ https://www.matthewbrensilver.org/
    Feedback form: Let us know what you think! https://www.happierapp.com/contact
    
    Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
    Full Shownotes: https://happierapp.com/podcast/tph/dj-being-wrong-3]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/pfEnSVGX4Ll6HyGIiskgs3YdpU0ngO7fy4FuV7QWTMcWed, 23 Oct 2024 07:30:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- The Buddhist case — and toolkit — for "don't-know mind." For this episode, Executive Producer DJ Cashmere interviewed a trio... For this episode, Executive Producer DJ Cashmere interviewed a trio of brilliant Dharma teachers to get their advice about how to handle being wrong. This is the third in a series of 'correspondent' episodes, in which DJ identifies a pain point in his life and meditation practice, then goes out into the world to report on the best ways to address it.
    Kaira Jewel Lingo is a former nun in the Plum Village tradition started by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. Vinny Ferraro teaches at the Insight Meditation Society and Spirit Rock, and also in prisons. Matthew Brensilver teaches at many of the same retreat centers, and spent many years working in the field of addiction pharmacotherapy.
    
    *Matthew's Dharma talk on Knowing And Not-Knowing
    **** Want to study and practice with today's guests? Please check out these Spirit Rock offerings: Matthew Brensilver, Buddhist Psychology Training (Begins in January) Vinny Ferraro: A Year to Live; Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully (Begins in January) Kaira Jewel Lingo: Healing Our Way Home (Oct. 20); Insight Meditation Retreat (April 9-16; opens Dec. 11) All 10% Happier listeners receive a discount code for our December Insight Retreat (Dec. 8-18) with the code TENPERCENT
    & if you'd like to study with these guests on the East Coast, check out these retreats at the Insight Meditation Society: Kaira Jewel Lingo, Strength to Love: Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King: Jr. (Jan 17 - Jan 20), and Return to Wholeness: Opening to Wisdom & Love (Mar 23 - Mar 29) Vinny Ferraro, Peace in Presence: A Four-Night Retreat for All (Jan 31 - Feb 4)
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      In this episode we talk about:
      • Why we are so resistant to change
      • How to embrace the unknown
      • Why and how to develop compulsive curiosity
      • The value of experiments and why we shouldn't fear failure
      • What it means to have expansive empathy, and why that can help you develop a future-ready mindset
      • And how to identify what he calls your Dimension X—your own unique capacities
      
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      Sign up for Dan's newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
      More from Frederik Pferdt: Book: What's Next Is Now: How to Live Future Ready NextLetter (newsletter signup): https://www.frederikgpferdt.com/#nextletter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederikgpferdt/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fgpferdt/?locale=en_US
      Full Shownotes: https://happierapp.com/podcast/tph/frederik-pferdt-851
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      ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/UPNuqEoC9JbTsYYtOUqoO2E0OkZaHE5BHkzxcslX_5YMon, 21 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- A Stanford innovation expert shares practical tips on future-proofing your mind. https://www.frederikgpferdt.com/ was Google's...Frederik Pferdt was Google's first Chief Innovation Evangelist, where founded Google's Innovation Lab. He's also taught classes on innovation and creativity at Stanford University for more than a decade. His new book is called What's Next Is Now: How to Live Future Ready.
      In this episode we talk about:
      • Why we are so resistant to change
      • How to embrace the unknown
      • Why and how to develop compulsive curiosity
      • The value of experiments and why we shouldn't fear failure
      • What it means to have expansive empathy, and why that can help you develop a future-ready mindset
      • And how to identify what he calls your Dimension X—your own unique capacities
      
      Related Episodes: Dua Lipa On: Radical Optimism, Falling On Stage, And "Writing Yourself Into A Good Idea" #516. Robin Roberts on the Skill of Optimism #274 The Case for Optimism | Dr. Jonathan Salk
      Sign up for Dan's newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
      More from Frederik Pferdt: Book: What's Next Is Now: How to Live Future Ready NextLetter (newsletter signup): https://www.frederikgpferdt.com/#nextletter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederikgpferdt/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fgpferdt/?locale=en_US
      Full Shownotes: https://happierapp.com/podcast/tph/frederik-pferdt-851
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      ]]>4125false851fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-impolitic-with-john-heilemann-dan-harris-meditation-mental-health-six-peckered-goats-the-2024-election--75225897Impolitic With John Heilemann — the two guys are old friends — to talk through Dan's strategies for staying sane in the homestretch of this anxiety-fueled, agitation-inducing, existentially unnerving election; why failure is often more productive and profitable (mentally, emotionally, spiritually) than success; how to maintain a sense of calm, balance, and serenity while working harder than, in Dan's phrase, a "six-peckered goat;" and the career earthquake that's led to the big recent changes you've all heard about in the 10% Happier empire. Dan thought that the conversation was terrific, so he asked John if he could offer it to his followers—et voila, here it is! If this taste of John whets your appetite for more, please follow Impolitic With John Heilemann for a twice-weekly all-you-can-eat buffet of fresh, candid, no-holds-barred conversations with the people who shape our politics and culture. Thanks for listening, hope you enjoy, and namaste.
      
      ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/YqNDxmxNOP5YwfpU-v-QUUoPvjTZlgX4eQbcvGCnjxEFri, 18 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtLast month, Dan appeared on...Impolitic With John Heilemann — the two guys are old friends — to talk through Dan's strategies for staying sane in the homestretch of this anxiety-fueled, agitation-inducing, existentially unnerving election; why failure is often more productive and profitable (mentally, emotionally, spiritually) than success; how to maintain a sense of calm, balance, and serenity while working harder than, in Dan's phrase, a "six-peckered goat;" and the career earthquake that's led to the big recent changes you've all heard about in the 10% Happier empire. Dan thought that the conversation was terrific, so he asked John if he could offer it to his followers—et voila, here it is! If this taste of John whets your appetite for more, please follow Impolitic With John Heilemann for a twice-weekly all-you-can-eat buffet of fresh, candid, no-holds-barred conversations with the people who shape our politics and culture. Thanks for listening, hope you enjoy, and namaste.
      
      ]]>4389false845bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/judd-apatow-on-panic-attacks-his-creative-process-and-why-comedians-are-often-so-neurotic--75225785 In this episode we talk about:
      • The role of his parents' bitter divorce in his life and work
      • The balance between creativity and ambition
      • Why so many comedians are so neurotic
      • His creative process, including some gems from the TV writer David Milch
      • His relationship to panic, and a hilarious story about freaking out on weed
      • The way he's started to understand the different voices inside of him
      • His recent experiment with ayahuasca, and what he learned
      • And the role of comedy when it feels like the world is on fire
      
      Related Episodes: Bill Hader on Anxiety, Imposter Syndrome, and Leaning into Discomfort Duncan Trussell on: Being a Spiritual Omnivore, Whether Psychedelics Are a Bridge to the Divine, and How the Gates of Hell Are Locked From the Inside
      Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
      Full Shownotes: http://www.happierapp.com/podcast/tph/judd-apatow
      Additional Resources:
      • Download the Happier app today: https://www.happierapp.com/
      
      ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/HijbmaHvehjI09JWCMhcI8QFIlM7owSnMJUHI56pvkIFri, 18 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Why the man behind "The 40-Year-Old Virgin" is a self-help junkie. Judd Apatow is one of the most prolific comedic minds in the... In this episode we talk about:
      • The role of his parents' bitter divorce in his life and work
      • The balance between creativity and ambition
      • Why so many comedians are so neurotic
      • His creative process, including some gems from the TV writer David Milch
      • His relationship to panic, and a hilarious story about freaking out on weed
      • The way he's started to understand the different voices inside of him
      • His recent experiment with ayahuasca, and what he learned
      • And the role of comedy when it feels like the world is on fire
      
      Related Episodes: Bill Hader on Anxiety, Imposter Syndrome, and Leaning into Discomfort Duncan Trussell on: Being a Spiritual Omnivore, Whether Psychedelics Are a Bridge to the Divine, and How the Gates of Hell Are Locked From the Inside
      Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
      Full Shownotes: http://www.happierapp.com/podcast/tph/judd-apatow
      Additional Resources:
      • Download the Happier app today: https://www.happierapp.com/
      
      ]]>4659false849fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/resisting-what-you-don-t-want-to-feel-just-makes-it-worse-here-s-a-different-strategy-ofosu-jones-quartey-and-cara-lai--75225779 Ofosu Jones-Quartey, a meditation teacher, author, and musician hailing from the Washington DC area brings over 17 years of experience in sharing mindfulness, meditation and self-compassion practices with the world. Holding a bachelor's degree from American University and certified by the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program, Ofosu is a graduate of the Teleos Coaching Institute and is the male voice on the Balance meditation app, reaching over 10 million subscribers. 
      Ofosu leads meditation classes and retreats nationwide, having taught and led retreats at the Insight Meditation Community of Washington, The Insight Meditation Society, Spirit Rock, Brooklyn Zen Center, Cleveland Insight, Inward Bound Mindfulness and more.
      As an accomplished hip hop artist under the name "Born I," Ofosu released the mindfulness-themed album "In This Moment" in 2021. His most recent album is "AMIDA", a spiritual, Lo-Fi Hip Hop album exploring life, death and his Buddhist faith.
      Beyond music, Ofosu is an author. His self-published children's book "You Are Enough" debuted in 2020 and his next work "Love Your Amazing Self" via Storey Publishing in 2022. Ofosu's latest book: "Lyrical Dharma: Hip Hop as Mindfulness" will be released in 2025 via Parallax Press.
      Ofosu lives in Rockville, Maryland, with his wife and four children.
      Cara Lai has worked as an artist, wilderness guide, social worker, and therapist before becoming a full time meditation teacher. She teaches teens and adults at Spirit Rock, Insight Meditation Society, and Ten Percent Happier.
      To find out more about what Cara does, you can go to her website, www.caralai.org – where she's got some online meditation classes, including one called Meditate Your Face Off. She also has a monthly class for parents, co-led by Ofosu Jones-Quartey.
      Speaking of podcasts, Cara also co-hosts a podcast called Adventures in Meditating (For Parents), along with Jess Morey and Jon Roberts.
      Cara lives in Vermont with her husband and their 2-year-old son. *** Want to study and practice with today's guests? Please check out these Spirit Rock offerings: Cara Lai: Steadying the Heart (April 1-8; opens Dec 3) Ofosu Jones-Quartey: BIPOC Voices: Weekly Sunday Sangha (Nov. 24) All 10% Happier listeners receive a discount code for our December Insight Retreat (Dec. 8-18) with the code TENPERCENT
      Related Episodes: The Upside of Desire | Cara Lai  Can You Get Fit Without Self-Loathing? | Cara Lai  Rewire How You Talk To Yourself | Ofosu Jones-Quartey What It's Like To Do A Year-Long Silent Meditation Retreat—By Yourself | Cara Lai
      Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
      Full Shownotes: https://happierapp.com/podcast/tph/cara-ofosu-848
      ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/TZ64emaaEAh1GvBZqQNyiLdf0_km8ieR46VGEN-ZzRwWed, 16 Oct 2024 07:30:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- What you resist persists. Buddhist strategies for acceptance and equanimity. https://bornimusic.com/, a meditation teacher,... Ofosu Jones-Quartey, a meditation teacher, author, and musician hailing from the Washington DC area brings over 17 years of experience in sharing mindfulness, meditation and self-compassion practices with the world. Holding a bachelor's degree from American University and certified by the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program, Ofosu is a graduate of the Teleos Coaching Institute and is the male voice on the Balance meditation app, reaching over 10 million subscribers. 
      Ofosu leads meditation classes and retreats nationwide, having taught and led retreats at the Insight Meditation Community of Washington, The Insight Meditation Society, Spirit Rock, Brooklyn Zen Center, Cleveland Insight, Inward Bound Mindfulness and more.
      As an accomplished hip hop artist under the name "Born I," Ofosu released the mindfulness-themed album "In This Moment" in 2021. His most recent album is "AMIDA", a spiritual, Lo-Fi Hip Hop album exploring life, death and his Buddhist faith.
      Beyond music, Ofosu is an author. His self-published children's book "You Are Enough" debuted in 2020 and his next work "Love Your Amazing Self" via Storey Publishing in 2022. Ofosu's latest book: "Lyrical Dharma: Hip Hop as Mindfulness" will be released in 2025 via Parallax Press.
      Ofosu lives in Rockville, Maryland, with his wife and four children.
      Cara Lai has worked as an artist, wilderness guide, social worker, and therapist before becoming a full time meditation teacher. She teaches teens and adults at Spirit Rock, Insight Meditation Society, and Ten Percent Happier.
      To find out more about what Cara does, you can go to her website, www.caralai.org – where she's got some online meditation classes, including one called Meditate Your Face Off. She also has a monthly class for parents, co-led by Ofosu Jones-Quartey.
      Speaking of podcasts, Cara also co-hosts a podcast called Adventures in Meditating (For Parents), along with Jess Morey and Jon Roberts.
      Cara lives in Vermont with her husband and their 2-year-old son. *** Want to study and practice with today's guests? Please check out these Spirit Rock offerings: Cara Lai: Steadying the Heart (April 1-8; opens Dec 3) Ofosu Jones-Quartey: BIPOC Voices: Weekly Sunday Sangha (Nov. 24) All 10% Happier listeners receive a discount code for our December Insight Retreat (Dec. 8-18) with the code TENPERCENT
      Related Episodes: The Upside of Desire | Cara Lai  Can You Get Fit Without Self-Loathing? | Cara Lai  Rewire How You Talk To Yourself |...]]>3487false848fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-feel-less-enraged-and-hopeless-when-you-consume-the-news-sharon-mcmahon--75225896Sharon McMahon took her passion for education to Instagram, where more than a million people (who affectionately call themselves "Governerds") rely on her for non-partisan, fact-based information. Sharon is also the host of the award-winning podcast, Here's Where It Gets Interesting, where, each week, she provides entertaining yet factual accounts of America's most fascinating moments and people. In addition, she is the author of The Preamble, a Substack newsletter about politics and history. 
      In this episode we talk about:
      • How to avoid being 'confidently wrong' 
      • How we often get confused between our opinions and our identity—which makes it very hard to change our opinions
      • The importance of having a diverse media diet 
      • Tips for consuming the news without driving yourself nuts
      • How to have compassion for people who we completely disagree with
      • How history can be a balm for hopelessness—an antidote for when we're tempted to conclude that things have never been worse
      • How everyday people have way more power than we think
      • And why hope is a choice.
      
      Related Episodes: Eight Things I'm Doing To Stay Sane During Election Season | Dan Harris #405. How You Help End Polarization and Inequality – and Get Happier, Too | Robert Putnam & Shaylyn Romney Garrett 3 Buddhist Strategies for When the News is Overwhelming | Kaira Jewel Lingo
      Sign up for Dan's newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
      Full Shownotes: https://happierapp.com/podcast/tph/sharon-mcmahon-847
      Additional Resources: Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://app.tenpercent.com/link/download]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/b26mk0swx9czv5T_z8Np2kHHRMTzpW_XA3FvbgvWMZQMon, 14 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- "America's Government Teacher" has smart tips for staying calm in turbulent times. After years of serving as a high school...Sharon McMahon took her passion for education to Instagram, where more than a million people (who affectionately call themselves "Governerds") rely on her for non-partisan, fact-based information. Sharon is also the host of the award-winning podcast, Here's Where It Gets Interesting, where, each week, she provides entertaining yet factual accounts of America's most fascinating moments and people. In addition, she is the author of The Preamble, a Substack newsletter about politics and history. 
      In this episode we talk about:
      • How to avoid being 'confidently wrong' 
      • How we often get confused between our opinions and our identity—which makes it very hard to change our opinions
      • The importance of having a diverse media diet 
      • Tips for consuming the news without driving yourself nuts
      • How to have compassion for people who we completely disagree with
      • How history can be a balm for hopelessness—an antidote for when we're tempted to conclude that things have never been worse
      • How everyday people have way more power than we think
      • And why hope is a choice.
      
      Related Episodes: Eight Things I'm Doing To Stay Sane During Election Season | Dan Harris #405. How You Help End Polarization and Inequality – and Get Happier, Too | Robert Putnam & Shaylyn Romney Garrett 3 Buddhist Strategies for When the News is Overwhelming | Kaira Jewel Lingo
      Sign up for Dan's newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
      Full Shownotes: https://happierapp.com/podcast/tph/sharon-mcmahon-847
      Additional Resources: Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://app.tenpercent.com/link/download]]>4750false847fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-the-happiness-lab-world-mental-health-day-with-the-titans-of-happiness--75225719Dr Laurie Santos of The Happiness Lab podcast has assembled a crew of fellow hosts from the top wellness shows, a group we're calling The Titans of Happiness.    Dr Joy Harden Bradford is a clinical psychologist and host of the podcast Therapy for Black Girls. Gretchen Rubin is the OG of wellbeing experts. She's written many best-selling happiness books - most recently Life in Five Senses and hosts Happier with Gretchen Rubin.  Dan Harris was a TV news anchor who - after having a panic attack live on air - promoted mindfulness meditation practices on his hit show 10% Happier.  And since she wanted this to be an extra special episode, Dr Laurie invited one extra, extra special guest, Sesame Street's Elmo. Elmo's only three and half, so Samantha Maltin (Chief Branding and Marketing Officer at Sesame Workshop) came along with him.  
      Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
      ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Zsj6dvuj8XkFh_5evy4ZxaPHK783H6TL2LVWuYX6BvgThu, 10 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtOctober 10th is World Mental Health Day - and to mark the event, Yale professor https://www.drlauriesantos.com/ of https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/the-happiness-lab-with-dr-laurie-santos podcast has assembled a crew of fellow hosts from the top...Dr Laurie Santos of The Happiness Lab podcast has assembled a crew of fellow hosts from the top wellness shows, a group we're calling The Titans of Happiness.    Dr Joy Harden Bradford is a clinical psychologist and host of the podcast Therapy for Black Girls. Gretchen Rubin is the OG of wellbeing experts. She's written many best-selling happiness books - most recently Life in Five Senses and hosts Happier with Gretchen Rubin.  Dan Harris was a TV news anchor who - after having a panic attack live on air - promoted mindfulness meditation practices on his hit show 10% Happier.  And since she wanted this to be an extra special episode, Dr Laurie invited one extra, extra special guest, Sesame Street's Elmo. Elmo's only three and half, so Samantha Maltin (Chief Branding and Marketing Officer at Sesame Workshop) came along with him.  
      Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
      ]]>3690false841bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-to-do-when-when-someone-s-pissed-at-you-matthew-brensilver-vinny-ferraro-kaira-jewel-lingo--75225881'correspondent' episodes, in which DJ identifies a pain point in his life and meditation practice, then goes out into the world to report on the best ways to address it. Kaira Jewel Lingo is a former nun in the Plum Village tradition started by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. Vinny Ferraro teaches at the Insight Meditation Society and Spirit Rock, and also in prisons. Matthew Brensilver teaches at many of the same retreat centers, and spent many years working in the field of addiction pharmacotherapy.
      Related Episodes:
      • Listen to all of DJ's correspondent episodes here
      • 3 Buddhist Strategies for When the News is Overwhelming | Kaira Jewel Lingo
      • How to Keep Your Relationships On the Rails | Kaira Jewel Lingo
      • Three Buddhist Practices For Getting Your Sh*t Together | Vinny Ferraro
      • Why Self-Hatred Makes No Sense | Matthew Brensilver
      • How to Actually Be Present | Matthew Brensilver
      • How to Speak Clearly, Calmly, and Without Alienating People | Dan Clurman and Mudita
      • Brené Brown Says You're Doing Feelings Wrong
      • Dolly Chugh, How Good People Fight Bias
      • The Many Benefits of a "Paradox Mindset" | Dolly Chugh
      
      Also, the teachers' sites: https://vinnyferraro.org/ Vinny Ferraro's Course, A Year To Live https://www.kairajewel.com/ https://www.matthewbrensilver.org/
      Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
      Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/DJ-Anger-2
      Additional Resources: Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://my.happierapp.com/link/download
      ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/ZJ-ZWqBBDkeexyqFr4o1nqm1SMxopTY2tVqfFNAxXswWed, 09 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- How to handle other people's anger—and the anger that their anger might trigger in you. For this episode, Executive Producer DJ...'correspondent' episodes, in which DJ identifies a pain point in his life and meditation practice, then goes out into the world to report on the best ways to address it. Kaira Jewel Lingo is a former nun in the Plum Village tradition started by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. Vinny Ferraro teaches at the Insight Meditation Society and Spirit Rock, and also in prisons. Matthew Brensilver teaches at many of the same retreat centers, and spent many years working in the field of addiction pharmacotherapy.
      Related Episodes:
      • Listen to all of DJ's correspondent episodes here
      • 3 Buddhist Strategies for When the News is Overwhelming | Kaira Jewel Lingo
      • How to Keep Your Relationships On the Rails | Kaira Jewel Lingo
      • Three Buddhist Practices For Getting Your Sh*t Together | Vinny Ferraro
      • Why Self-Hatred Makes No Sense | Matthew Brensilver
      • How to Actually Be Present | Matthew Brensilver
      • How to Speak Clearly, Calmly, and Without Alienating People | Dan Clurman and Mudita
      • Brené Brown Says You're Doing Feelings Wrong
      • Dolly Chugh, How Good People Fight Bias
      • The Many Benefits of a "Paradox Mindset" | Dolly Chugh
      
      Also, the teachers' sites: https://vinnyferraro.org/ Vinny Ferraro's Course, A Year To Live https://www.kairajewel.com/ https://www.matthewbrensilver.org/
      Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter 4112false844fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/conflict-is-normal-here-s-how-to-keep-it-healthy-and-avoid-disaster-amanda-ripley--75225792Amanda Ripley is a New York Times bestselling author, a Washington Post contributing columnist, and the co-founder of Good Conflict, a media and training company that helps people reimagine conflict. She has written three award-winning, nonfiction books about three very different subjects: High Conflict, The Smartest Kids in the World, and The Unthinkable. 
      In this episode we talk about:
      • The key differences between healthy conflict and high conflict
      • Five key steps for getting out of or avoiding high conflict
      • Why it's a golden age for so-called conflict entrepreneurs; and how to spot them in your orbit
      • 'Looping' – a key technique that changed Amanda's life (and Dan's)
      • How to set good boundaries while not giving up on people
      • One of the most reliable antidotes to all forms of bias, something called contact theory
      • Thoughts on how to interact with the news and social media during a presidential election
      • The very good reasons to avoid humiliating your opponent. She calls humiliation the nuclear bomb of emotions
      • And much more
      
      
      Related Episodes: Fight Right: The Science of Healthy Conflict | Drs. John and Julie Gottman How to Repair the Damage After a Fight | Dr. Becky Kennedy
      Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
      Full Shownotes: https://happierapp.com/podcast/tph/amanda-ripley-843
      Additional Resources:
      • thegoodconflict.com
      • Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://app.tenpercent.com/link/download
      
      ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/6bDYARdHdd9UfWpSYQNj_KthhFO08gYN58hjIip4D_4Mon, 07 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- https://www.amandaripley.com/ is a New York Times bestselling author, a Washington Post contributing columnist, and the...Amanda Ripley is a New York Times bestselling author, a Washington Post contributing columnist, and the co-founder of Good Conflict, a media and training company that helps people reimagine conflict. She has written three award-winning, nonfiction books about three very different subjects: High Conflict, The Smartest Kids in the World, and The Unthinkable. 
      In this episode we talk about:
      • The key differences between healthy conflict and high conflict
      • Five key steps for getting out of or avoiding high conflict
      • Why it's a golden age for so-called conflict entrepreneurs; and how to spot them in your orbit
      • 'Looping' – a key technique that changed Amanda's life (and Dan's)
      • How to set good boundaries while not giving up on people
      • One of the most reliable antidotes to all forms of bias, something called contact theory
      • Thoughts on how to interact with the news and social media during a presidential election
      • The very good reasons to avoid humiliating your opponent. She calls humiliation the nuclear bomb of emotions
      • And much more
      
      
      Related Episodes: Fight Right: The Science of Healthy Conflict | Drs. John and Julie Gottman How to Repair the Damage After a Fight | Dr. Becky Kennedy
      Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
      Full Shownotes: https://happierapp.com/podcast/tph/amanda-ripley-843
      Additional Resources:
      • thegoodconflict.com
      • Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://app.tenpercent.com/link/download
      
      ]]>4343false843fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/six-buddhist-practices-to-stay-calm-in-a-tumultuous-world-kaira-jewel-lingo-valerie-brown-and-marisela-gomez--75225814Kaira Jewel Lingo, a frequent flier on this show, was an ordained Buddhist nun for 15 years. Now she lives in New York, writes books, and teaches meditation all over the world. Valerie Brown is a former lawyer and lobbyist who traded in her high-pressure job to teach the dharma. She also works as an executive coach. And Marisela Gomez is a physician, public health scholar and longtime meditator.  All three guests come out of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh's Plum village tradition. They also are the co-authors of the new book Healing Our Way Home: Black Buddhist Teachings on Ancestors, Joy, and Liberation.  Related Episodes:
      • 3 Buddhist Strategies for When the News is Overwhelming | Kaira Jewel Lingo
      • How to Keep Your Relationships On the Rails | Kaira Jewel Lingo
      • The Medieval Executioner in Your Head | Valerie Brown
      
      Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
      Full Shownotes: https://happierapp.com/podcast/tph/brown-gomez-lingo Additional Resources:
      • Download the Happier app today: https://my.happierapp.com/link/download
      
      ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/G_MdwG4K2wOF4fSLCZD9DTofPmG1iQq5rcqz9QJOnCsWed, 02 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- This stuff can be done by anyone, anywhere, anytime. https://www.kairajewel.com/, a frequent flier on this show, was an ordained...Kaira Jewel Lingo, a frequent flier on this show, was an ordained Buddhist nun for 15 years. Now she lives in New York, writes books, and teaches meditation all over the world. Valerie Brown is a former lawyer and lobbyist who traded in her high-pressure job to teach the dharma. She also works as an executive coach. And Marisela Gomez is a physician, public health scholar and longtime meditator.  All three guests come out of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh's Plum village tradition. They also are the co-authors of the new book Healing Our Way Home: Black Buddhist Teachings on Ancestors, Joy, and Liberation.  Related Episodes:
      • 3 Buddhist Strategies for When the News is Overwhelming | Kaira Jewel Lingo
      • How to Keep Your Relationships On the Rails | Kaira Jewel Lingo
      • The Medieval Executioner in Your Head | Valerie Brown
      
      Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
      Full Shownotes: https://happierapp.com/podcast/tph/brown-gomez-lingo Additional Resources:
      • Download the Happier app today: https://my.happierapp.com/link/download
      
      ]]>3265false840fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/optimize-this-if-you-care-about-mental-and-physical-health-this-may-be-the-missing-piece-kasley-killam--75225888 But what can you actually do to improve your social health? Today we're going deep with the scientist who has thought a lot about this, and has a ton of good advice.
      Kasley Killam, MPH, is a leading expert in social health and the award-winning author of The Art and Science of Connection: Why Social Health is the Missing Key to Living Longer, Healthier, and Happier. As a graduate of the Harvard School of Public Health, sought-after advisor and keynote speaker, and founder of Social Health Labs, Killam has been improving global well-being through connection for over a decade. Her collaborations with organizations like Google, the US Department of Health and Human Services, and the World Economic Forum contribute to building more socially healthy products, workplaces, and communities. Killam's insights can be found in outlets such as The New York Times, Forbes, NPR, Scientific American, Psychology Today, and The Washington Post. 
      
      In this episode we talk about:
      • Why social health is so important, and how it impacts our physical and mental health
      • How to figure out what your social style is
      • Tips for strengthening your social muscles
      • What you can do to boost your social health muscles
      • How much vulnerability is appropriate 
      • How to have a healthy relationship with yourself
      • How legislation could help with social health
      • Emerging industries for social fitness
      • And lastly, how we can work towards creating a society that cultivates connection
      
      
      Related Episodes: Self-Compassion Ain't Always Soft | Kristin Neff Kryptonite for the Inner Critic | Kristin Neff Rethinking Success | Mia Birdsong
      Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
      Full Shownotes:  https://happierapp.com/podcast/tph/kasley-killam-839
      ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/EWtPFrnRabM5Wo9t4PP7hTsXjKGJZJa1nIKRX64lmdYMon, 30 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Up until now, in our culture, we've generally talked about physical health and mental health–but there's an emerging consensus... But what can you actually do to improve your social health? Today we're going deep with the scientist who has thought a lot about this, and has a ton of good advice.
      Kasley Killam, MPH, is a leading expert in social health and the award-winning author of The Art and Science of Connection: Why Social Health is the Missing Key to Living Longer, Healthier, and Happier. As a graduate of the Harvard School of Public Health, sought-after advisor and keynote speaker, and founder of Social Health Labs, Killam has been improving global well-being through connection for over a decade. Her collaborations with organizations like Google, the US Department of Health and Human Services, and the World Economic Forum contribute to building more socially healthy products, workplaces, and communities. Killam's insights can be found in outlets such as The New York Times, Forbes, NPR, Scientific American, Psychology Today, and The Washington Post. 
      
      In this episode we talk about:
      • Why social health is so important, and how it impacts our physical and mental health
      • How to figure out what your social style is
      • Tips for strengthening your social muscles
      • What you can do to boost your social health muscles
      • How much vulnerability is appropriate 
      • How to have a healthy relationship with yourself
      • How legislation could help with social health
      • Emerging industries for social fitness
      • And lastly, how we can work towards creating a society that cultivates connection
      
      
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      Full Shownotes:  https://happierapp.com/podcast/tph/kasley-killam-839
      ]]>4179false839fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-good-inside-with-dr-becky-if-you-think-you-re-bad-at-meditation-dan-harris-says-you-re-doing-it-right--75225745Good Inside with Dr. Becky Kennedy.  Even if you don't consider yourself an anxious person, once you become a parent, it is easy to start worrying about the health and wellbeing of your child. But parents need to learn to manage their anxiety for themselves and their kids. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of his book, 10% Happier, Dan Harris joins Dr. Becky to dispel some of the myths about meditation and to show parents how meditation can be a practical strategy in their everyday lives. Check out Dr. Becky's appearance on the 10% Happier Podcast here.]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/BZ_HZl9_VkvpTPyKY9N18ZlW092IHWxVwKkScSm6fiMFri, 27 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtBringing you an episode of https://www.goodinside.com/podcast/.  Even if you don't consider yourself an anxious person, once you become a parent, it is easy to start worrying about the health and wellbeing of your child. But parents need to learn to...Good Inside with Dr. Becky Kennedy.  Even if you don't consider yourself an anxious person, once you become a parent, it is easy to start worrying about the health and wellbeing of your child. But parents need to learn to manage their anxiety for themselves and their kids. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of his book, 10% Happier, Dan Harris joins Dr. Becky to dispel some of the myths about meditation and to show parents how meditation can be a practical strategy in their everyday lives. Check out Dr. Becky's appearance on the 10% Happier Podcast here.]]>2402false834bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-to-do-when-you-re-angry-matthew-brensilver-vinny-ferraro-kaira-jewel-lingo--75225733Kaira Jewel Lingo is a former nun in the Plum Village tradition started by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. Vinny Ferraro teaches at the Insight Meditation Society and Spirit Rock, and also in prisons. Matthew Brensilver teaches at many of the same retreat centers, and spent many years working in the field of addiction pharmacotherapy.
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      • I Just Went Through A Career Earthquake: This Is What's Next.
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      Also, the teachers' sites: https://vinnyferraro.org/ https://legacy.spiritrock.org/a-year-to-live https://www.kairajewel.com/ https://www.matthewbrensilver.org/
      Feedback form: Let us know what you think! https://www.happierapp.com/contact
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      Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/DJ-Anger-1
      ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/vChRkGQhQIiPoDoyg0feBA7TFPBKuY3j8Yk6oH7Qsl4Wed, 25 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- A deep dive on one of the thorniest and most destructive states of mind. For this episode, Executive Producer DJ Cashmere...Kaira Jewel Lingo is a former nun in the Plum Village tradition started by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. Vinny Ferraro teaches at the Insight Meditation Society and Spirit Rock, and also in prisons. Matthew Brensilver teaches at many of the same retreat centers, and spent many years working in the field of addiction pharmacotherapy.
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      • How to Keep Your Relationships On the Rails | Kaira Jewel Lingo
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      • Why Self-Hatred Makes No Sense | Matthew Brensilver
      • How to Actually Be Present | Matthew Brensilver
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      • I Just Went Through A Career Earthquake: This Is What's Next.
      • How to Repair the Damage After a Fight | Dr. Becky Kennedy
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      • Best of the Archives: Making it RAIN | Tara Brach
      • Kryptonite for the Inner Critic | Kristin Neff
      
      Also, the teachers' sites: https://vinnyferraro.org/ https://legacy.spiritrock.org/a-year-to-live https://www.kairajewel.com/ https://www.matthewbrensilver.org/
      Feedback form: Let us know what you think! https://www.happierapp.com/contact
      Sign up for Dan's newsletter 4346false837fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-sanjay-gupta-on-the-5-pillars-of-brain-health--75225892Chasing Life. Gupta, a practicing neurosurgeon, plays an integral role in CNN's reporting on health and medical news for all of CNN's shows domestically and internationally. In addition to his work for CNN, Gupta is an associate professor of neurosurgery at Emory University Hospital and associate chief of neurosurgery at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta. He is the author of four New York Times best-selling books, "Chasing Life" (2007), "Cheating Death" (2009), "Monday Mornings" (2012), and "Keep Sharp: Building a Better Brain" (2020).
      In this episode we talk about:
      • Sanjay's origin story and how he got interested in the brain in the first place
      • The mysteries of consciousness
      • We dive into his five pillars of brain health
      • How you can grow new brain cells by moving the body (but in certain ways)
      • Key skills for challenging your brain
      • We hear about some meditation tips Sanjay picked up from the Dalai Lama
      • Whether we should worry alone or with other people
      • And lastly, why it's so important for men to have vulnerable conversations with each other
      
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      Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
      Full Shownotes: https://happierapp.com/podcast/tph/sanjay-gupta-836]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Gx8JKW9IRVOCrApWryAA9xrg8zG66F-Qfq9Am5qPp8sMon, 23 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Dr. Sanjay Gupta is the multiple Emmy Award-winning chief medical correspondent for CNN and host of the CNN podcast...Chasing Life. Gupta, a practicing neurosurgeon, plays an integral role in CNN's reporting on health and medical news for all of CNN's shows domestically and internationally. In addition to his work for CNN, Gupta is an associate professor of neurosurgery at Emory University Hospital and associate chief of neurosurgery at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta. He is the author of four New York Times best-selling books, "Chasing Life" (2007), "Cheating Death" (2009), "Monday Mornings" (2012), and "Keep Sharp: Building a Better Brain" (2020).
      In this episode we talk about:
      • Sanjay's origin story and how he got interested in the brain in the first place
      • The mysteries of consciousness
      • We dive into his five pillars of brain health
      • How you can grow new brain cells by moving the body (but in certain ways)
      • Key skills for challenging your brain
      • We hear about some meditation tips Sanjay picked up from the Dalai Lama
      • Whether we should worry alone or with other people
      • And lastly, why it's so important for men to have vulnerable conversations with each other
      
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      Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
      Full Shownotes: https://happierapp.com/podcast/tph/sanjay-gupta-836]]>4445false836fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tara-brach-has-a-counterintuitive-strategy-for-navigating-tumultuous-times--75225826 Tara Brach, a legendary meditation teacher, psychologist, and frequent flier on this show. She is the founder of the Insight Meditation Community of Washington and has been active in bringing meditation into schools, prisons and underserved populations. She has also written several books including Radical Acceptance, Radical Compassion and Trusting the Gold. 
      In this episode we talk about:
      
      • A Buddhist tradition known as the Bodhisattva teachings… which are quite radical… and which Tara thinks can vastly improve your life… and the health of democracy. 
      • We also talk about: why some people might think this stuff is too soft
      • 4 practices to develop compassion 
      • A mindfulness technique known as RAIN
      • How mindfulness can help you see what is beneath your anger
      • Letting distress be a portal—and the amazing phrase, "action absorbs anxiety"
      • How to get active when you have limited time
      • And how to counteract the tendency to numb out
      
      Tara also recorded a guided meditation based on this conversation, which you can find on www.DanHarris.com. Related Episodes:
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      Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
      Full Shownotes: https://happierapp.com/podcast/tph/tarabrach-833]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Nf6YGQUX3iDZb_4-QBlTHz8nKux2dekZEgB5s6gMBKUWed, 18 Sep 2024 07:30:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- A (potentially challenging) Buddhist recipe handling anxious times. Tara Brach, a legendary meditation teacher, psychologist,... Tara Brach, a legendary meditation teacher, psychologist, and frequent flier on this show. She is the founder of the Insight Meditation Community of Washington and has been active in bringing meditation into schools, prisons and underserved populations. She has also written several books including Radical Acceptance, Radical Compassion and Trusting the Gold. 
      In this episode we talk about:
      
      • A Buddhist tradition known as the Bodhisattva teachings… which are quite radical… and which Tara thinks can vastly improve your life… and the health of democracy. 
      • We also talk about: why some people might think this stuff is too soft
      • 4 practices to develop compassion 
      • A mindfulness technique known as RAIN
      • How mindfulness can help you see what is beneath your anger
      • Letting distress be a portal—and the amazing phrase, "action absorbs anxiety"
      • How to get active when you have limited time
      • And how to counteract the tendency to numb out
      
      Tara also recorded a guided meditation based on this conversation, which you can find on www.DanHarris.com. Related Episodes:
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      Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
      Full Shownotes: https://happierapp.com/podcast/tph/tarabrach-833]]>3908false833fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-harvard-scientist-who-says-you-can-use-your-thoughts-to-improve-your-health-ellen-langer--75225669 Ellen J. Langer is the author of eleven books, including the international bestseller Mindfulness, which has been translated into fifteen languages, and Counterclockwise: Mindful Health and the Power of Possibility. Most recently, she is the author of The Mindful Body: Thinking Our Way to Chronic Health.
      Langer is the recipient of, among other numerous awards and honors, a Guggenheim Fellowship, the Award for Distinguished Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest from the American Psychological Association, the Award for Distinguished Contributions of Basic Science to the Application of Psychology from the American Association of Applied and Preventive Psychology, and the Adult Development and Aging Distinguished Research Achievement Award from the American Psychological Association.
      She is the author of more than 200 research articles and her trailblazing experiments in social psychology have earned her inclusion in The New York Times Magazine's "Year in Ideas" issue. A member of the psychology department at Harvard University and a painter, she lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
      In this episode we talk about:
      • The power of placebos
      • Why she isn't a fan of positive thinking as it is talked about in new age circles
      • Her version of mindfulness, which is quite different from the version we usually talk about here on the show, which comes out of Buddhism
      • Psychological treatments for chronic illness 
      • Smart strategies for reframing aging. 
      • Why the world would be boring if you knew it all
      • What she means by her concept of a "mindful utopia"
      • And her favorite one liners 
      
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      Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
      Full Shownotes: https://happierapp.com/podcast/tph/ellen-langer-832]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/to60ZScxvKxN3rDAFHrI86bW7Z9b8GIqZtUNbcr6COQMon, 16 Sep 2024 07:30:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- The connection between your psychology and your health, and how to work with it. https://www.ellenlanger.me/ is the author of... Ellen J. Langer is the author of eleven books, including the international bestseller Mindfulness, which has been translated into fifteen languages, and Counterclockwise: Mindful Health and the Power of Possibility. Most recently, she is the author of The Mindful Body: Thinking Our Way to Chronic Health.
      Langer is the recipient of, among other numerous awards and honors, a Guggenheim Fellowship, the Award for Distinguished Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest from the American Psychological Association, the Award for Distinguished Contributions of Basic Science to the Application of Psychology from the American Association of Applied and Preventive Psychology, and the Adult Development and Aging Distinguished Research Achievement Award from the American Psychological Association.
      She is the author of more than 200 research articles and her trailblazing experiments in social psychology have earned her inclusion in The New York Times Magazine's "Year in Ideas" issue. A member of the psychology department at Harvard University and a painter, she lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
      In this episode we talk about:
      • The power of placebos
      • Why she isn't a fan of positive thinking as it is talked about in new age circles
      • Her version of mindfulness, which is quite different from the version we usually talk about here on the show, which comes out of Buddhism
      • Psychological treatments for chronic illness 
      • Smart strategies for reframing aging. 
      • Why the world would be boring if you knew it all
      • What she means by her concept of a "mindful utopia"
      • And her favorite one liners 
      
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      Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
      Full Shownotes: https://happierapp.com/podcast/tph/ellen-langer-832]]>4079false832fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-reformed-skeptic-leads-a-loving-kindness-meditation-a-meditation-party-retreat-bonus-with-dan-harris--75225800 For more information on the next upcoming Meditation Party retreat, including scholarships available for BIPOC participants, visit Omega Institute. 
      ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/PJrQl5KMZ3pDs4yvpG2hIJCckQwT6xStIqJwYG9u1H0Sun, 15 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtRecorded live at the Omega Institute, Dan leads us through a loving-kindness meditation, followed by discussion with retreat co-leaders Jeff Warren and Sebene Selassie. For more information on the next upcoming Meditation Party retreat, including... For more information on the next upcoming Meditation Party retreat, including scholarships available for BIPOC participants, visit Omega Institute. 
      ]]>1589false827bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/natasha-rothwell-white-lotus-how-to-die-alone-on-loneliness-envy-people-pleasing-and-finding-your-hell-yes--75225662How To Die Alone.   Natasha is best known for her Emmy Nominated performance in HBO's The White Lotus and is set to reprise her role as Belinda Lindsey in the third season of the series currently in production.
      She is also known for her critically acclaimed work as a series regular, writer, director, and producer on HBO's Insecure, for which she has won a Peabody Award and received the 2022 NAACP Image Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy. Having previously written for Saturday Night Live, and after penning screenplays for Netflix, Paramount, and HBO Max— Natasha's original screenplay Black Comic-Con was selected for the 2021 Sundance Screenwriters Lab. Her genre-bending feature, along with several other projects, are in development at her production company, Big Hattie Productions—founded in 2020 to focus on creating, producing, and developing projects that champion marginalized voices in subversive ways.
      In this episode we talk about:
      • Being alone vs being lonely
      • How she handles her own tendencies toward people-pleasing and burnout
      • Working with doubt, faith and the venerable cliche of "trusting in the universe"
      • Envy (and how it's a partner to the scarcity mindset)
      • Therapy
      • Meditation
      • Why she loves RomComs — and her issues with them 
      • And we go Behind the scenes in a TV writer's room — and why it's even tougher when the character is you 
      
      
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      Full Shownotes: https://happierapp.com/podcast/tph/natasha-rothwell]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/QyvHTv3t4HKxKFXJ_DCstUqQbKxkZf_ehu_ttihQ1GgFri, 13 Sep 2024 07:30:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Natasha Rothwell created, executive produced, and stars in the highly anticipated series...How To Die Alone.   Natasha is best known for her Emmy Nominated performance in HBO's The White Lotus and is set to reprise her role as Belinda Lindsey in the third season of the series currently in production.
      She is also known for her critically acclaimed work as a series regular, writer, director, and producer on HBO's Insecure, for which she has won a Peabody Award and received the 2022 NAACP Image Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy. Having previously written for Saturday Night Live, and after penning screenplays for Netflix, Paramount, and HBO Max— Natasha's original screenplay Black Comic-Con was selected for the 2021 Sundance Screenwriters Lab. Her genre-bending feature, along with several other projects, are in development at her production company, Big Hattie Productions—founded in 2020 to focus on creating, producing, and developing projects that champion marginalized voices in subversive ways.
      In this episode we talk about:
      • Being alone vs being lonely
      • How she handles her own tendencies toward people-pleasing and burnout
      • Working with doubt, faith and the venerable cliche of "trusting in the universe"
      • Envy (and how it's a partner to the scarcity mindset)
      • Therapy
      • Meditation
      • Why she loves RomComs — and her issues with them 
      • And we go Behind the scenes in a TV writer's room — and why it's even tougher when the character is you 
      
      
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      Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
      Full Shownotes: https://happierapp.com/podcast/tph/natasha-rothwell]]>3756false830fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-just-did-a-10-day-silent-meditation-retreat-with-joseph-goldstein-here-s-what-i-learned--75225735 In this episode we talk about:
      • The ups and downs of retreats
      • Some famous Buddhist listicles, including the five hindrances
      • The importance of repetition
      • We'll hear snippets of Joseph answering Dan's questions
      • We find out what "cowboy dharma" is
      • What it feels like to wear shit colored glasses
      • How to stop getting caught in a mind trap
      • And lastly, we listen to voicemails and answer audience questions! 
      
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      Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
      Full Shownotes: https://happierapp.com/podcast/tph/retreat-episode-829
      ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/6XOzpGC31S-4HokalIl40y9B6YzDONgKgQikjBR9_A8Wed, 11 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Meditation retreats are the object of much intrigue and even suspicion. So today, we're going to take you inside a 10-day silent... In this episode we talk about:
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      • Some famous Buddhist listicles, including the five hindrances
      • The importance of repetition
      • We'll hear snippets of Joseph answering Dan's questions
      • We find out what "cowboy dharma" is
      • What it feels like to wear shit colored glasses
      • How to stop getting caught in a mind trap
      • And lastly, we listen to voicemails and answer audience questions! 
      
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      Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
      Full Shownotes: https://happierapp.com/podcast/tph/retreat-episode-829
      ]]>4726false829fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-just-went-through-a-career-earthquake-here-s-what-i-learned-about-anger-insomnia-and-bouncing-back-dan-harris--75225859 In this episode:
      • Dan shares news about what's next for him
      • His strategies and lessons from a big career change including how to deal with conflict, anger and insomnia
      • What he's learned about the power of self-compassion, the value of failure and how to gain perspective when you need it most 
      
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      ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/PUv4XByWWDCjnKgkbE35ruIpMxRTgj7shV71VNXedpQTue, 10 Sep 2024 16:00:00 +0000bgtIn which Dan gets candid about a major life struggle, the practical takeaways, and a big new project. In this episode: - Dan shares news about what's next for him - His strategies and lessons from a big career change including how to deal with... In this episode:
      • Dan shares news about what's next for him
      • His strategies and lessons from a big career change including how to deal with conflict, anger and insomnia
      • What he's learned about the power of self-compassion, the value of failure and how to gain perspective when you need it most 
      
      If you'd like to be a member of Dan's new community but a subscription isn't affordable for you, write to free@danharris.com, and we'll hook you up, no questions asked.
      Related Episodes: Your Sleep Questions, Answered | Donn Posner How To Sleep Better | Diane Macedo Kryptonite for the Inner Critic | Kristin Neff
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      ]]>2040false825fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/modern-life-numbs-you-here-s-the-neuroscience-of-waking-up-tali-sharot--75225784Look Again: The Power of Noticing What Was Always There. 
      In this episode we talk about:
      • What habituation is and what's going on in the brain when it happens
      • How it negatively impacts the joy we feel in life – and inversely – how it can make us stop noticing the bad stuff
      • Key strategies for disrupting habituation and introducing change and variety into your life
      • The interesting relationship between creativity and people who habituate slowly
      • How habituation impacts our relationships
      • Why it's important to break up the good experiences, but swallow the bad whole.
      • How to wake up from a "technologically induced coma"
      • How people emotionally habituate to dishonesty and lying
      • And lastly, we talk about the dangers of habituating to a slow, incremental rise in tyranny – and how dis-habituation entrepreneurs can help
      
      Related Episodes: #345 How to Change Your Habits | Katy Milkman How Turning Habits Into Rituals Can Help You At Home, At Work, And When You're Anxious | Michael Norton Making and Breaking Habits, Sanely | Kelly McGonigal
      Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
      Full Shownotes:  https://happierapp.com/podcast/tph/tali-sharot-828
      ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/EUROyOvTML4sLMN_0duy7WLgMFa05rKSslD6JtcnjykMon, 09 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- It's so easy, especially these days, to numb out. To get bored. To move through life on autopilot. There is even a scientific...Look Again: The Power of Noticing What Was Always There. 
      In this episode we talk about:
      • What habituation is and what's going on in the brain when it happens
      • How it negatively impacts the joy we feel in life – and inversely – how it can make us stop noticing the bad stuff
      • Key strategies for disrupting habituation and introducing change and variety into your life
      • The interesting relationship between creativity and people who habituate slowly
      • How habituation impacts our relationships
      • Why it's important to break up the good experiences, but swallow the bad whole.
      • How to wake up from a "technologically induced coma"
      • How people emotionally habituate to dishonesty and lying
      • And lastly, we talk about the dangers of habituating to a slow, incremental rise in tyranny – and how dis-habituation entrepreneurs can help
      
      Related Episodes: #345 How to Change Your Habits | Katy Milkman How Turning Habits Into Rituals Can Help You At Home, At Work, And When You're Anxious | Michael Norton Making and Breaking Habits, Sanely | Kelly McGonigal
      Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
      Full Shownotes:  https://happierapp.com/podcast/tph/tali-sharot-828
      ]]>2975false828fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-avoid-the-toilet-vortex-of-anxiety-sebene-selassie-and-jeff-warren--75225685Sebene Selassie is a writer, teacher, and speaker who leads meditation, creativity, and nature-based practices for personal & collective liberation. Using ancient wisdom and modern science mixed with her own relational and relatable style, Sebene helps spiritually curious people explore the profound and sacred truth of belonging. She is trained as a meditation teacher, an integral coach, a practitioner of Indigenous Focusing Oriented Therapy for Complex Trauma (IFOT), and is a licensed hiking guide in New York State. She has taught classes, workshops and retreats online and in person for almost fifteen years. Sebene is a devoted student of mystic traditions, including astrology, and writes the popular newsletter Ancestors to Elements. Her first book, You Belong: A Call for Connection, is published by HarperOne. 
      Jeff Warren is a meditation instructor and writer, known for his dynamic and accessible style of teaching. He is the co-author of The New York Times best-selling Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics, founder of the nonprofit Consciousness Explorers Club, and co-host of the Mind Bod Adventure Pod. Jeff's Do Nothing Project streams for free every Sunday night on YouTube; his guided meditations reach millions of people through the Ten Percent Happier and Calm apps, as well as through his Substack, Home Base.  Jeff's mission is to empower people to care for their mental health, through the realistic, intelligent and sometimes irreverent exploration of meditation and personal growth practices. As someone with both ADHD and bipolar, he is big on destigmatizing mental health issues, and championing a neurodiverse outlook on life and practice.
      
      Related Episodes: How to Stay Calm No Matter What's Happening | Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren Meditation Party: The "Sh*t Is Fertilizer" Edition | Sebene Selassie & Jeff Warren Meditation Party with Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren: Psychedelics, ADHD, Waking Up From Distraction, and Singing Without Being Self-Conscious Meditation Party: Magic, Mystery, Intuition, Tattoos, and Non-Efforting | Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren
      
      Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
      Full Shownotes: https://happierapp.com/podcast/tph/omega-826
      ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Kzi6PiWKrI441qXOEQWrjdnwloBjqXO8Q-wOLB3zcD4Fri, 06 Sep 2024 07:30:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- We also talk about: whether it is possible to be a failed meditator; grief versus mourning; and meditation tips for parents....Sebene Selassie is a writer, teacher, and speaker who leads meditation, creativity, and nature-based practices for personal & collective liberation. Using ancient wisdom and modern science mixed with her own relational and relatable style, Sebene helps spiritually curious people explore the profound and sacred truth of belonging. She is trained as a meditation teacher, an integral coach, a practitioner of Indigenous Focusing Oriented Therapy for Complex Trauma (IFOT), and is a licensed hiking guide in New York State. She has taught classes, workshops and retreats online and in person for almost fifteen years. Sebene is a devoted student of mystic traditions, including astrology, and writes the popular newsletter Ancestors to Elements. Her first book, You Belong: A Call for Connection, is published by HarperOne. 
      Jeff Warren is a meditation instructor and writer, known for his dynamic and accessible style of teaching. He is the co-author of The New York Times best-selling Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics, founder of the nonprofit Consciousness Explorers Club, and co-host of the Mind Bod Adventure Pod. Jeff's Do Nothing Project streams for free every Sunday night on YouTube; his guided meditations reach millions of people through the Ten Percent Happier and Calm apps, as well as through his Substack, Home Base.  Jeff's mission is to empower people to care for their mental health, through the realistic, intelligent and sometimes irreverent exploration of meditation and personal growth practices. As someone with both ADHD and bipolar, he is big on destigmatizing mental health issues, and championing a neurodiverse outlook on life and practice.
      
      Related Episodes: How to Stay Calm No Matter What's Happening | Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren Meditation Party: The "Sh*t Is Fertilizer" Edition | Sebene Selassie & Jeff Warren Meditation Party with Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren: Psychedelics, ADHD, Waking Up From Distraction, and Singing Without Being Self-Conscious Meditation Party: Magic, Mystery, Intuition, Tattoos, and Non-Efforting | Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren
      
      Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: 3682false826fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exploring-what-it-means-to-pay-attention-a-meditation-party-retreat-bonus-with-jeff-warren--75225717 About Jeff Warren:
      Jeff makes meditation and practice accessible to diverse audiences in order to help people live more fulfilled and connected lives. He's taught meditation to suspicious journalists, US Army cadets, burned-out caregivers, Arizona cops, formerly-incarcerated youth, virtuoso popstars, distractible teens, and every other conceivable demographic of freethinker, including squirmy six-year old kids.  He tries to do this in a way that's rigorous and clear and adventurous. You can find out more about him at jeffwarren.org. ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/s0IAsvhn1h8Kk7lIDFEBtg5gcYtXok48AsNdBK5p6XUFri, 06 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtRecorded live at the Omega Institute, Jeff guides us through two different approaches to being attentive to our experience — followed by a discussion with Dan and Sebene. About Jeff Warren: Jeff makes meditation and practice accessible to diverse... About Jeff Warren:
      Jeff makes meditation and practice accessible to diverse audiences in order to help people live more fulfilled and connected lives. He's taught meditation to suspicious journalists, US Army cadets, burned-out caregivers, Arizona cops, formerly-incarcerated youth, virtuoso popstars, distractible teens, and every other conceivable demographic of freethinker, including squirmy six-year old kids.  He tries to do this in a way that's rigorous and clear and adventurous. You can find out more about him at jeffwarren.org. ]]>2647false823bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-and-why-to-avoid-the-siren-call-of-cynicism-dr-jamil-zaki--75225825
    • What cynicism is, and why it's so appealing
    • His own history as a "recovering cynic,"
    • How to know if you yourself are a cynic
    • A step-by-step guide to start developing the "hopeful skeptic" mindset
    • How to get better at disagreeing with other people, including some rules of engagement
    • And how to encourage kids not to become cynical
    
    Related Episodes: How (and Why) to Hack Your Empathy | Jamil Zaki Reversing the Golden Rule | Jamil Zaki
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    Full Shownotes: https://happierapp.com/podcast/tph/jamil-zaki-cynic
    Additional Resources:
    • Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install
    
    ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Mnz_XMUKvdLb8OS1po3uzy_sJsEHkF3nDNKCf6sfvYEMon, 02 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- This Stanford psychologist has evidence that being a cynic is bad for your health, and offers a non-corny alternative.  Dr....
  • What cynicism is, and why it's so appealing
  • His own history as a "recovering cynic,"
  • How to know if you yourself are a cynic
  • A step-by-step guide to start developing the "hopeful skeptic" mindset
  • How to get better at disagreeing with other people, including some rules of engagement
  • And how to encourage kids not to become cynical
  
  Related Episodes: How (and Why) to Hack Your Empathy | Jamil Zaki Reversing the Golden Rule | Jamil Zaki
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://happierapp.com/podcast/tph/jamil-zaki-cynic
  Additional Resources:
  • Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install
  
  ]]>4425false824fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-buddhist-recipe-for-handling-turmoil-kaira-jewel-lingo--75225690 We all know that change is inevitable and impermanence is non-negotiable. But somehow it can feel surprising, maybe even wrong, when we personally hit turbulence. The Buddha had a lot to say about this, and so does our guest. 
  Kaira Jewel Lingo is a Dharma teacher who has a lifelong interest in blending spirituality and meditation with social justice. Having grown up in an ecumenical Christian community where families practiced a new kind of monasticism and worked with the poor, at the age of twenty-five she entered a Buddhist monastery in the Plum Village tradition and spent fifteen years living as a nun under the guidance of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. She received Lamp Transmission from Thich Nhat Hanh and became a Zen teacher in 2007, and is also a teacher in the Vipassana Insight lineage through Spirit Rock Meditation Center. Today she sees her work as a continuation of the Engaged Buddhism developed by Thich Nhat Hanh as well as the work of her parents, inspired by their stories and her dad's work with Martin Luther King Jr. on desegregating the South. 
  In addition to writing We Were Made for These Times: Skilfully Moving through Change, Loss and Disruption, she is also the editor of Thich Nhat Hanh's Planting Seeds: Practicing Mindfulness with Children. Now based in New York, she teaches and leads retreats internationally, provides spiritual mentoring, and interweaves art, play, nature, racial and earth justice, and embodied mindfulness practice in her teaching. She especially feels called to share the Dharma with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, as well as activists, educators, youth, artists, and families. Her newest book, co-written with Marisela B. Gomez and Valerie Brown, is Healing Our Way Home: Black Buddhist Teachings on Ancestors, Joy, and Liberation.
  In this episode we talk about:
  • waking up to what's happening right now
  • trusting the unknown (easier said than done) 
  • A Buddhist list called the five remembrances 
  • how gratitude helps us in times of disruption
  • And accepting what is (and why this is different from resignation or passivity)
  
  Please note: There are brief mentions of domestic violence, abuse, the suffering of refugees, and war in this episode.
  Related Episodes: 3 Buddhist Strategies for When the News is Overwhelming | Kaira Jewel Lingo How to Keep Your Relationships On the Rails | Kaira Jewel Lingo
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://www.happierapp.com/podcast/tph/kaira-jewel-lingo-390
  Additional Resources:
  • Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install
  
  ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/hokt6M3xH8mlGqB35ozyylzsHZ3gtYj4d3ZDyz2BBCUWed, 28 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. We all know that change is inevitable and impermanence is non-negotiable. But somehow it can feel surprising, maybe even wrong,... We all know that change is inevitable and impermanence is non-negotiable. But somehow it can feel surprising, maybe even wrong, when we personally hit turbulence. The Buddha had a lot to say about this, and so does our guest. 
  Kaira Jewel Lingo is a Dharma teacher who has a lifelong interest in blending spirituality and meditation with social justice. Having grown up in an ecumenical Christian community where families practiced a new kind of monasticism and worked with the poor, at the age of twenty-five she entered a Buddhist monastery in the Plum Village tradition and spent fifteen years living as a nun under the guidance of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. She received Lamp Transmission from Thich Nhat Hanh and became a Zen teacher in 2007, and is also a teacher in the Vipassana Insight lineage through Spirit Rock Meditation Center. Today she sees her work as a continuation of the Engaged Buddhism developed by Thich Nhat Hanh as well as the work of her parents, inspired by their stories and her dad's work with Martin Luther King Jr. on desegregating the South. 
  In addition to writing We Were Made for These Times: Skilfully Moving through Change, Loss and Disruption, she is also the editor of Thich Nhat Hanh's Planting Seeds: Practicing Mindfulness with Children. Now based in New York, she teaches and leads retreats internationally, provides spiritual mentoring, and interweaves art, play, nature, racial and earth justice, and embodied mindfulness practice in her teaching. She especially feels called to share the Dharma with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, as well as activists, educators, youth, artists, and families. Her newest book, co-written with Marisela B. Gomez and Valerie Brown, is Healing Our Way Home: Black Buddhist Teachings on Ancestors, Joy, and Liberation.
  In this episode we talk about:
  • waking up to what's happening right now
  • trusting the unknown (easier said than done) 
  • A Buddhist list called the five remembrances 
  • how gratitude helps us in times of disruption
  • And accepting what is (and why this is different from resignation or passivity)
  
  Please note: There are brief mentions of domestic violence, abuse, the suffering of refugees, and war in this episode.
  Related Episodes: 3 Buddhist Strategies for When the News is Overwhelming | Kaira Jewel Lingo How to Keep Your Relationships On the Rails | Kaira Jewel Lingo
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, 2995false822fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-handling-uncertainty-maya-shankar--75225638A Slight Change of Plans, which was named Best Show of the Year in 2021 by Apple.  In this episode we talk about: 
  • Why humans are so uncomfortable with uncertainty and change
  • What a behavioral scientist actually does in the world
  • Why even the host of a podcast about change isn't immune to the uncertainties of life 
  • The benefits of cultivating a more malleable sense of self
  • Why humans are such bad forecasters
  • The importance of auditing yourself when you're undergoing a big change
  • How to take advantage of big reset moments
  • The concept of cognitive closure and why encouraging an open mind can make us more resilient  
  
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/maya-shankar-466
  Where to find Maya Shankar online:  Website: mayashankar.com Social Media:
  • Twitter 
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  
  Books Mentioned:
  • The Language Instinct: How the Mind Creates Language 
  • Nudge: Improving Decisions about Health, Wealth, and Happiness
  • Stumbling on Happiness
  
  Additional Resources: Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/meh3CpVFJFK6K9EXMa_OJ0o1IKr9CYvR55105AFiU0AMon, 26 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Cognitive scientist Maya Shankar talks about how to get comfortable with uncertainty in an ever-changing world.  It seems like a...A Slight Change of Plans, which was named Best Show of the Year in 2021 by Apple.  In this episode we talk about: 
  • Why humans are so uncomfortable with uncertainty and change
  • What a behavioral scientist actually does in the world
  • Why even the host of a podcast about change isn't immune to the uncertainties of life 
  • The benefits of cultivating a more malleable sense of self
  • Why humans are such bad forecasters
  • The importance of auditing yourself when you're undergoing a big change
  • How to take advantage of big reset moments
  • The concept of cognitive closure and why encouraging an open mind can make us more resilient  
  
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/maya-shankar-466
  Where to find Maya Shankar online:  Website: mayashankar.com Social Media:
  • Twitter 
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  
  Books Mentioned:
  • The Language Instinct: How the Mind Creates Language 
  • Nudge: Improving Decisions about Health, Wealth, and Happiness
  • Stumbling on Happiness
  
  Additional Resources: Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install]]>3587false821fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-wild-card-with-rachel-martin-taylor-tomlinson--75225842Wild Card, which she describes as "part-interview, part-existential game show." It's a different way of approaching a celebrity interview, with a special deck of cards that helps shape the conversation. It's a really fun show, and she talks to some really big names, including David Lynch, LeVar Burton, Issa Rae, and US Poet Laureate Ada Limon.  Rachel was also a guest on this very podcast recently, and we had a great conversation and even played a little bit of the card game, so go back in your podcast feed and check that out. You can also listen to it here.  The Wild Card episode we're sharing with you today features Taylor Tomlinson, who has found the kind of success many comedians dream about, with multiple Netflix specials and a late-night hosting gig — After Midnight on CBS. She tells Rachel that part of the secret to her success is fear. They also swap stories about their Christian upbringings, the search for validation and getting things stuck up their noses. So enjoy this episode, and check out Wild Card wherever you find your podcasts. ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/ywSvmFrOkE-anvWDxNX0Cj5KNpf5_DEZqdfjLeoiwYUFri, 23 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtThere's a great podcast we want to introduce you to today, hosted by our friend Rachel Martin at NPR. It's her new show, called https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510379/wild-card-with-rachel-martin, which she describes as "part-interview, part-existential...Wild Card, which she describes as "part-interview, part-existential game show." It's a different way of approaching a celebrity interview, with a special deck of cards that helps shape the conversation. It's a really fun show, and she talks to some really big names, including David Lynch, LeVar Burton, Issa Rae, and US Poet Laureate Ada Limon.  Rachel was also a guest on this very podcast recently, and we had a great conversation and even played a little bit of the card game, so go back in your podcast feed and check that out. You can also listen to it here.  The Wild Card episode we're sharing with you today features Taylor Tomlinson, who has found the kind of success many comedians dream about, with multiple Netflix specials and a late-night hosting gig — After Midnight on CBS. She tells Rachel that part of the secret to her success is fear. They also swap stories about their Christian upbringings, the search for validation and getting things stuck up their noses. So enjoy this episode, and check out Wild Card wherever you find your podcasts. ]]>1887false816bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-buddhist-recipe-for-confidence-ethan-nichtern--75225599 Ethan Nichtern is the author of Confidence: Holding Your Seat through Life's Eight Worldly Winds and several other titles, including the widely acclaimed The Road Home: A Contemporary Exploration of the Buddhist Path. A renowned contemporary Buddhist teacher and the host of The Road Home Podcast, Nichtern has offered meditation and Buddhist psychology classes at conferences, meditation centers, yoga studios, and universities, including Brown, Yale, and NYU. He has been featured by CNN, NPR, the New York Times, Vogue, and Business Insider and has written for the Huffington Post, Beliefnet, Lion's Roar, Tricycle, Buddhadharma, and more. He lives in Brooklyn. Visit him online at http://www.EthanNichtern.com.
  
  In this episode we talk about:
  • Authentic vs performative confidence
  • The line between humility and confidence
  • A Buddhist list called the Eight Worldly Winds
  • A slew of little practices you can do in order to boost your confidence (or resilience or equanimity)
  • The meaning of self-confidence in a tradition that argues the self is an illusion
  
  Related Episodes:
  • A Buddhist Approach to Money Worries | Ethan Nichtern
  • The Dharma of the Princess Bride | Ethan Nichtern
  • How To Get Ahead At Work, Buddhist-Style | David Nichtern
  • #574. Do You Feel Like an Imposter? | Dr. Valerie Young (Co-Interviewed by Dan's Wife, Bianca!)
  
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://happierapp.com/podcast/tph/ethan-nichtern-819
  ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/FNXlFVw0MLXS7JyqVizk4Kl1pqXEwuXV8l2ZQNGFMS4Wed, 21 Aug 2024 07:30:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Cultivating resilience in the face of whatever comes up. Ethan Nichtern is the author of https://a.co/d/gA7AWpe and several... Ethan Nichtern is the author of Confidence: Holding Your Seat through Life's Eight Worldly Winds and several other titles, including the widely acclaimed The Road Home: A Contemporary Exploration of the Buddhist Path. A renowned contemporary Buddhist teacher and the host of The Road Home Podcast, Nichtern has offered meditation and Buddhist psychology classes at conferences, meditation centers, yoga studios, and universities, including Brown, Yale, and NYU. He has been featured by CNN, NPR, the New York Times, Vogue, and Business Insider and has written for the Huffington Post, Beliefnet, Lion's Roar, Tricycle, Buddhadharma, and more. He lives in Brooklyn. Visit him online at http://www.EthanNichtern.com.
  
  In this episode we talk about:
  • Authentic vs performative confidence
  • The line between humility and confidence
  • A Buddhist list called the Eight Worldly Winds
  • A slew of little practices you can do in order to boost your confidence (or resilience or equanimity)
  • The meaning of self-confidence in a tradition that argues the self is an illusion
  
  Related Episodes:
  • A Buddhist Approach to Money Worries | Ethan Nichtern
  • The Dharma of the Princess Bride | Ethan Nichtern
  • How To Get Ahead At Work, Buddhist-Style | David Nichtern
  • #574. Do You Feel Like an Imposter? | Dr. Valerie Young (Co-Interviewed by Dan's Wife, Bianca!)
  
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://happierapp.com/podcast/tph/ethan-nichtern-819
  ]]>4242false819fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-your-brain-turns-the-miraculous-into-the-mundane-and-how-to-fix-it-maria-popova--75225868 Maria Popova thinks and writes about our search for meaning — sometimes through science and philosophy, sometimes through poetry and children's books, always through the lens of wonder. She is the creator of The Marginalian (born in 2006 under the name Brain Pickings), which is included in the Library of Congress permanent digital archive of culturally valuable materials, author of Figuring, and maker of the live show The Universe in Verse — a charitable celebration of the wonder of reality through stories of science winged with poetry, which is now also a book.
  
  In this episode we talk about:
  
  • Wonder as a tool for improving all of your relationships
  • The tyranny of the word should
  • How the hardest thing in life is not getting what you want, it's knowing what you want
  • Why she doesn't believe in making meditation a tool, even though she's been practicing for 14 years
  • The illusion of certainty
  • The immense value of intellectual humility
  • Strategies for outgrowing your old habits
  • Her new book, The Universe in Verse, which is a combination of science and poetry
  
  From The Marginalian: How to Love the World More: George Saunders on the Courage of Uncertainty
  Related Episodes:
  • Bill Hader on Anxiety, Imposter Syndrome, and Leaning Intro Discomfort
  • The Science Of Getting Out Of Your Head | Annie Murphy Paul
  • George Saunders on: "Holy Befuddlement" and How to Be Less of a "Turd"
  • The Profound Upside of Self-Diminishment | George Saunders
  • A Radical Approach to Productivity, Self-Compassion Series | Jocelyn K. Glei
  
  
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://happierapp.com/podcast/tph/maria-popova-818
  ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/z0MLC4QsEvFapCv0otUeT0YEoY55yhwYe45ZElYhbZoMon, 19 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Smart and practical strategies for living, in Maria's words, wonder-smitten by reality. Maria Popova thinks and writes about... Maria Popova thinks and writes about our search for meaning — sometimes through science and philosophy, sometimes through poetry and children's books, always through the lens of wonder. She is the creator of The Marginalian (born in 2006 under the name Brain Pickings), which is included in the Library of Congress permanent digital archive of culturally valuable materials, author of Figuring, and maker of the live show The Universe in Verse — a charitable celebration of the wonder of reality through stories of science winged with poetry, which is now also a book.
  
  In this episode we talk about:
  
  • Wonder as a tool for improving all of your relationships
  • The tyranny of the word should
  • How the hardest thing in life is not getting what you want, it's knowing what you want
  • Why she doesn't believe in making meditation a tool, even though she's been practicing for 14 years
  • The illusion of certainty
  • The immense value of intellectual humility
  • Strategies for outgrowing your old habits
  • Her new book, The Universe in Verse, which is a combination of science and poetry
  
  From The Marginalian: How to Love the World More: George Saunders on the Courage of Uncertainty
  Related Episodes:
  • Bill Hader on Anxiety, Imposter Syndrome, and Leaning Intro Discomfort
  • The Science Of Getting Out Of Your Head | Annie Murphy Paul
  • George Saunders on: "Holy Befuddlement" and How to Be Less of a "Turd"
  • The Profound Upside of Self-Diminishment | George Saunders
  • A Radical Approach to Productivity, Self-Compassion Series | Jocelyn K. Glei
  
  
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, 818fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/npr-s-rachel-martin-on-surviving-the-news-making-a-huge-career-pivot-and-hosting-a-metaphysical-game-show--75225636Wild Card, an interview game show about life's biggest questions. She invites notable guests to play a card game that lets them open up about the memories, insights, and beliefs that have shaped their lives. Martin spent six years as a host of Morning Edition, and was the founding host of NPR's award-winning morning news podcast Up First. She previously hosted Weekend Edition Sunday. She served as National Security Correspondent for NPR, where she covered both defense and intelligence issues, and also worked as a NPR foreign correspondent. Martin also previously served as NPR's religion correspondent. 
  In this episode we talk about:
  • How to survive the news
  • How to make a huge career pivot
  • What it's like to become an orphan as an adult
  • Insomnia and meditation
  • How to decide what matters in your life
  • We play the game Wild Card!
  • We talk about how good we are at being wrong
  • And lastly, something light… mortality and the infinite universe.
  
  Related Episodes: 3 Buddhist Strategies for When the News is Overwhelming | Kaira Jewel Lingo How To Find Meaningful Work in a Rapidly Changing World | Bruce Feiler Why We Panic: A Journalist Investigates Anxiety, Fear, and How To Deal With It | Matt Gutman
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/rachel-martin
  ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/RScpxsQzocBACmvLkewvChXOEBLsd3hEeQ-qaMdmpgUWed, 14 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- The radio stalwart addresses life's biggest questions. Rachel Martin is the co-creator and host of the podcast...Wild Card, an interview game show about life's biggest questions. She invites notable guests to play a card game that lets them open up about the memories, insights, and beliefs that have shaped their lives. Martin spent six years as a host of Morning Edition, and was the founding host of NPR's award-winning morning news podcast Up First. She previously hosted Weekend Edition Sunday. She served as National Security Correspondent for NPR, where she covered both defense and intelligence issues, and also worked as a NPR foreign correspondent. Martin also previously served as NPR's religion correspondent. 
  In this episode we talk about:
  • How to survive the news
  • How to make a huge career pivot
  • What it's like to become an orphan as an adult
  • Insomnia and meditation
  • How to decide what matters in your life
  • We play the game Wild Card!
  • We talk about how good we are at being wrong
  • And lastly, something light… mortality and the infinite universe.
  
  Related Episodes: 3 Buddhist Strategies for When the News is Overwhelming | Kaira Jewel Lingo How To Find Meaningful Work in a Rapidly Changing World | Bruce Feiler Why We Panic: A Journalist Investigates Anxiety, Fear, and How To Deal With It | Matt Gutman
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/rachel-martin
  ]]>4308false815fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-gulf-between-your-internal-life-and-how-the-world-sees-you-anna-marie-tendler--75225754Anna Marie Tendler is an artist and writer. She is also the author of a new memoir called 'Men Have Called Her Crazy'. 
  In this episode we talk about:
  • The circumstances of her checking into a psychiatric hospital in 2021
  • The difference between our interior emotions and our exterior selves
  • The help she found through Dialectical Behavior Therapy – DBT
  • We dive into a very specific theme of the book – and its title – the insidious ways in which men have impacted her life. 
  • And lastly, how she found a way to sit with discomfort and pain, while showing up in the world authentically to herself.
  
  Related Episodes: #510. Me, a Love Story: How Being OK With Yourself Makes You Better at Everything | Sharon Salzberg The Science Of Speaking Up For Yourself | Elaine Lin Hering (Co-interviewed by Dan's wife Bianca!)
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  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/anna-marie-tendler
  ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/qnTGzuE74W7YovRS5atRx0s8qKojWokzj_1cJAo0EusMon, 12 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers --- Lessons learned from the psychiatric hospital We've got a fascinating and very personal discussion today about the often very...Anna Marie Tendler is an artist and writer. She is also the author of a new memoir called 'Men Have Called Her Crazy'. 
  In this episode we talk about:
  • The circumstances of her checking into a psychiatric hospital in 2021
  • The difference between our interior emotions and our exterior selves
  • The help she found through Dialectical Behavior Therapy – DBT
  • We dive into a very specific theme of the book – and its title – the insidious ways in which men have impacted her life. 
  • And lastly, how she found a way to sit with discomfort and pain, while showing up in the world authentically to herself.
  
  Related Episodes: #510. Me, a Love Story: How Being OK With Yourself Makes You Better at Everything | Sharon Salzberg The Science Of Speaking Up For Yourself | Elaine Lin Hering (Co-interviewed by Dan's wife Bianca!)
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/anna-marie-tendler
  ]]>3878false814fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eight-things-i-m-doing-to-stay-sane-during-election-season-dan-harris--75225823 We're dropping a special/experimental pod today, because we know a lot of you are freaking out about the election — so Dan's going to talk through some strategies he is personally using to keep it together during this turbulent time. 
  Additional Resources: 
  Podcast episode with Bill Doherty (Braver Angels)
  Feedback form: let us know what you think!
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  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/dan-harris-election
  Additional Resources:
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  ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/vV-A5RF5zzpp9cXyzOeWBgbWZDzBgnhUM3El4TCeYjsFri, 09 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtA personal program for working with election-induced anxiety. We're dropping a special/experimental pod today, because we know a lot of you are freaking out about the election — so Dan's going to talk through some strategies he is personally using... We're dropping a special/experimental pod today, because we know a lot of you are freaking out about the election — so Dan's going to talk through some strategies he is personally using to keep it together during this turbulent time. 
  Additional Resources: 
  Podcast episode with Bill Doherty (Braver Angels)
  Feedback form: let us know what you think!
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/dan-harris-election
  Additional Resources:
  • Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install
  
  ]]>1635false809bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jeff-tweedy-from-wilco-on-music-as-a-lifeline-shame-schadenfreude-and-freaking-out-on-weed--75225640 Dan dweebs out with a dad rock icon.
  Jeff Tweedy is the lead singer and songwriter of the Grammy award winning rock band, Wilco. The band have put out 13 albums… and shortly after this interview was conducted, the band put out a new EP. Jeff has released two solo albums and has written three books, including his latest, which is called World Within A Song: Music That Changed My Life And Life That Changed My Music.
  This interview is part of an occasional series we do called Boldface, where we talk to well known people who are willing to go there. We've already dropped two Boldface episodes this week: the rapper and author Common and the actress, activist and author Goldie Hawn.
  
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://happierapp.com/podcast/tph/jeff-tweedy-813
  Additional Resources:
  • Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install
  
  ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/VzIlk5ZsgFhs_JloUTgmgn8VwwMVVw8fuanIzGPWlA0Fri, 09 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. Dan dweebs out with a dad rock icon. Jeff Tweedy is the lead singer and songwriter of the Grammy award winning rock band, Wilco.... Dan dweebs out with a dad rock icon.
  Jeff Tweedy is the lead singer and songwriter of the Grammy award winning rock band, Wilco. The band have put out 13 albums… and shortly after this interview was conducted, the band put out a new EP. Jeff has released two solo albums and has written three books, including his latest, which is called World Within A Song: Music That Changed My Life And Life That Changed My Music.
  This interview is part of an occasional series we do called Boldface, where we talk to well known people who are willing to go there. We've already dropped two Boldface episodes this week: the rapper and author Common and the actress, activist and author Goldie Hawn.
  
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://happierapp.com/podcast/tph/jeff-tweedy-813
  Additional Resources:
  • Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install
  
  ]]>2517false813fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-candid-conversation-with-the-rapper-common-on-self-worth-fitness-trauma-and-the-evolution-of-vulnerability-in-hip-hop--75225870 In this episode we talk about:
  • Common's relationship with self esteem growing up, and where he eventually found his own self worth.
  • What it's like dealing with rejection as an artist
  • His book 'And Then We Rise'
  • The four different wellness pillars in his book; food, the body, the mind, and the soul
  • The positive impact that therapy has had on his life
  • What his meditation practice looks like
  • The evolution of vulnerability in hip hop
  • The evolution of vulnerability in his life
  • And his relationship with spirituality
  
  Related Episodes: Rewire How You Talk To Yourself | Ofosu Jones-Quartey #597. Mike D On: The Value of Failure, the Addictive Power of Adrenaline, and How a Beastie Boy Got Into Lovingkindness #311 Karamo: How To Actually Do Self-Love
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/common
  ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/5HZTqIT1p_YfEP9Y_WUijmWwZdxxskrxSfH11iUV3w4Wed, 07 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- This multi-hyphenate opens up about his four pillars of health and success Common is an Oscar, Golden Globe, Emmy, and Grammy... In this episode we talk about:
  • Common's relationship with self esteem growing up, and where he eventually found his own self worth.
  • What it's like dealing with rejection as an artist
  • His book 'And Then We Rise'
  • The four different wellness pillars in his book; food, the body, the mind, and the soul
  • The positive impact that therapy has had on his life
  • What his meditation practice looks like
  • The evolution of vulnerability in hip hop
  • The evolution of vulnerability in his life
  • And his relationship with spirituality
  
  Related Episodes: Rewire How You Talk To Yourself | Ofosu Jones-Quartey #597. Mike D On: The Value of Failure, the Addictive Power of Adrenaline, and How a Beastie Boy Got Into Lovingkindness #311 Karamo: How To Actually Do Self-Love
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/common
  ]]>3280false812fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/goldie-hawn-on-brain-breaks-curiosity-and-how-to-make-a-romantic-relationship-last-for-30-years--75225780 Don't be fooled by the bubbly public persona.
  Goldie Hawn is an Academy Award winning actress, producer, director, and best-selling author. She's written two best-selling books, a memoir called A Lotus Grows in the Mud and then, more recently, 10 Mindful Minutes, which is for kids and parents. She is also the Founder of MindUP, a charity that equips children with mental fitness.
  In this episode we talk about:
  • How she got interested in meditation — a story that, like Dan's, involves panic attacks
  • The power of curiosity 
  • What she means when she talks about God
  • What it means to take a "brain break"
  • Why jealousy has never really been part of her repertoire
  • And how to make a romantic relationship last.
  
  Related Episodes: How To Live A Happier Life | The Dalai Lama & Dr. Richard Davidson
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  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/goldie-hawn
  Additional Resources:
  • Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install
  
  ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/9E3qpW4VuQYUVPuzZhXntipyg-uB_qK6KCDlrGEzY4wMon, 05 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. Don't be fooled by the bubbly public persona. Goldie Hawn is an Academy Award winning actress, producer, director, and... Don't be fooled by the bubbly public persona.
  Goldie Hawn is an Academy Award winning actress, producer, director, and best-selling author. She's written two best-selling books, a memoir called A Lotus Grows in the Mud and then, more recently, 10 Mindful Minutes, which is for kids and parents. She is also the Founder of MindUP, a charity that equips children with mental fitness.
  In this episode we talk about:
  • How she got interested in meditation — a story that, like Dan's, involves panic attacks
  • The power of curiosity 
  • What she means when she talks about God
  • What it means to take a "brain break"
  • Why jealousy has never really been part of her repertoire
  • And how to make a romantic relationship last.
  
  Related Episodes: How To Live A Happier Life | The Dalai Lama & Dr. Richard Davidson
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/goldie-hawn
  Additional Resources:
  • Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install
  
  ]]>3820false811fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-it-s-like-to-do-a-year-long-silent-meditation-retreat-by-yourself-cara-lai--75225901 To find out more about what Cara does, you can go to her website, www.caralai.org – where she's got some online meditation classes, including one called Meditate Your Face Off. She also has a monthly class for parents, co-led by Ofosu Jones-Quartey and Jess Morey, both of whom have been heard on this podcast.
  Speaking of podcasts, Cara also co-hosts a podcast called Adventures in Meditating (For Parents), along with Jess Morey and Jon Roberts.
  Cara will also be a core teacher for a 14-week residential semester program for youth ages 18-32 this Fall in Marlboro VT. The program is called the Contemplative Semester, and there are many folks who will be teaching who have been in the TPH orbit, including Joseph Goldstein, Sharon Salzberg, Jessica Morey, Kaira Jewel Lingo, and more. You can find more info at www.contemplativesemester.org
  Related Episodes: The Upside of Desire | Cara Lai  Can You Get Fit Without Self-Loathing? | Cara Lai 
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  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/cara-lai-808]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/IorTIp03P48LwDjXwBZ7cFDCAftIsT3Dfnq7y0rZBBQWed, 31 Jul 2024 07:30:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Cara Lai has worked as an artist, wilderness guide, social worker, and therapist before becoming a full time meditation teacher.... To find out more about what Cara does, you can go to her website, www.caralai.org – where she's got some online meditation classes, including one called Meditate Your Face Off. She also has a monthly class for parents, co-led by Ofosu Jones-Quartey and Jess Morey, both of whom have been heard on this podcast.
  Speaking of podcasts, Cara also co-hosts a podcast called Adventures in Meditating (For Parents), along with Jess Morey and Jon Roberts.
  Cara will also be a core teacher for a 14-week residential semester program for youth ages 18-32 this Fall in Marlboro VT. The program is called the Contemplative Semester, and there are many folks who will be teaching who have been in the TPH orbit, including Joseph Goldstein, Sharon Salzberg, Jessica Morey, Kaira Jewel Lingo, and more. You can find more info at www.contemplativesemester.org
  Related Episodes: The Upside of Desire | Cara Lai  Can You Get Fit Without Self-Loathing? | Cara Lai 
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  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/cara-lai-808]]>4639false808fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-turning-habits-into-rituals-can-help-you-at-home-at-work-and-when-you-re-anxious-michael-norton--75225802 A Harvard professor on how to elevate everyday activities in order to lift your mood, improve your relationships and rise to new challenges.
  Michael Norton is the Harold M. Brierley Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School. He has studied human behavior as it relates to love and inequality, time and money, and happiness and grief. He is the author of The Ritual Effect: From Habit to Ritual, Harness the Surprising Power of Everyday Actions. 
  In this episode we talk about: 
  
  • The difference between habits and rituals
  • How rituals impact various spheres of life, including creativity, grief and politics - and how not all rituals are beneficial 
  • how to transform your everyday activities into rituals and how they can inject meaning into your life and give a boost to your relationships
  • How to introduce rituals into your workplace without falling back on cliché (like trust falls)
  
  Related Episodes: What Science Says About Money and Happiness | Elizabeth Dunn — Ten Percent Happier  How to Benefit From Religion, Even as a Nonbeliever | David DeSteno — Ten Percent Happier How to Change Your Habits | Katy Milkman — Ten Percent Happier   
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  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/michael-norton/
  Additional Resources:
  • Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install
  
  ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/c2e8zOqQzfEXc9jw7Th6jufoFThXHdCrMEQ-KolRZnEMon, 29 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. A Harvard professor on how to elevate everyday activities in order to lift your mood, improve your relationships and rise to new... A Harvard professor on how to elevate everyday activities in order to lift your mood, improve your relationships and rise to new challenges.
  Michael Norton is the Harold M. Brierley Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School. He has studied human behavior as it relates to love and inequality, time and money, and happiness and grief. He is the author of The Ritual Effect: From Habit to Ritual, Harness the Surprising Power of Everyday Actions. 
  In this episode we talk about: 
  
  • The difference between habits and rituals
  • How rituals impact various spheres of life, including creativity, grief and politics - and how not all rituals are beneficial 
  • how to transform your everyday activities into rituals and how they can inject meaning into your life and give a boost to your relationships
  • How to introduce rituals into your workplace without falling back on cliché (like trust falls)
  
  Related Episodes: What Science Says About Money and Happiness | Elizabeth Dunn — Ten Percent Happier  How to Benefit From Religion, Even as a Nonbeliever | David DeSteno — Ten Percent Happier How to Change Your Habits | Katy Milkman — Ten Percent Happier   
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/michael-norton/
  Additional Resources:
  • Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install
  
  ]]>4483false807fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-ted-talks-daily-the-benefits-of-not-being-a-jerk-to-yourself--75225843Ted Talks Daily podcast, with an episode featuring our own Dan Harris. Here's his TED Talk, "The Benefits Of Not Being A Jerk To Yourself." After over two decades as an anchor for ABC News, an on-air panic attack sent Dan Harris's life in a new direction: he became a dedicated meditator and, to some, even a guru. But then an anonymous survey of his family, friends and colleagues turned up some brutal feedback -- he was still kind of a jerk. In a wise, funny talk, he shares his years-long quest to improve his relationships with everyone (starting with himself) and explains the science behind loving-kindness meditation, and how it can boost your resiliency, quiet your inner critic and simply make you more pleasant to be around.]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/J5lVq1sG8fVNWzk2xBQ9UoGeEjdcRE83ssxerGOjHuQFri, 26 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtWe're introducing you to the https://www.ted.com/podcasts podcast, with an episode featuring our own Dan Harris. Here's his TED Talk, "The Benefits Of Not Being A Jerk To Yourself." After over two decades as an anchor for ABC News, an on-air panic...Ted Talks Daily podcast, with an episode featuring our own Dan Harris. Here's his TED Talk, "The Benefits Of Not Being A Jerk To Yourself." After over two decades as an anchor for ABC News, an on-air panic attack sent Dan Harris's life in a new direction: he became a dedicated meditator and, to some, even a guru. But then an anonymous survey of his family, friends and colleagues turned up some brutal feedback -- he was still kind of a jerk. In a wise, funny talk, he shares his years-long quest to improve his relationships with everyone (starting with himself) and explains the science behind loving-kindness meditation, and how it can boost your resiliency, quiet your inner critic and simply make you more pleasant to be around.]]>878false802bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-buddhist-antidote-to-fear-and-anxiety-devin-berry--75225886Devin Berry has been a dedicated meditation practitioner, his practice is deeply rooted in the metta and vipassana teachings of the Insight Meditation tradition. He spent nearly five years in silent, intensive retreats, cultivating his practice and understanding. Devin is deeply committed to the personal and collective liberation of marginalized communities, believing that integrating reflection and insight leads to clarity and wisdom, which in turn fosters wise action. Devin is a dharma teacher at Spirit Rock and the Insight Meditation Society (IMS), where he serves as a guiding teacher. He also shares his teachings through Sounds True and at various sanghas and centers across the country.
  In this episode we talk about:
  • Why mindfulness alone is not enough
  • How metta is part of four related mental skills, called the brahma viharas—and how to practice those
  • The story of how and why the Buddha invented the Metta practice.
  • The role and practice of Dana – generosity.
  • Devin's year long Metta/Dana experiment 
  • And lastly, how these practices can help us on and off the cushion
  
  Related Episodes: Sharon Salzberg Takes on the Cliches: Authenticity, Love, and Being Your Own BFF Mike D On: The Value of Failure, the Addictive Power of Adrenaline, and How a Beastie Boy Got Into Lovingkindness Everything You Wanted To Know About Meditation Retreats But Were Afraid To Ask | Spring Washam (And Dan's Close Friend, Zev Borow)
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/devin-berry]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/ifviQFFrBLBaaSYKVErsb_GkDib9WYUboGMxmPM98TcWed, 24 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers --- The two practices that helped turn this self described scowling, sarcastic skeptic into an expert meditator Since 1999,...Devin Berry has been a dedicated meditation practitioner, his practice is deeply rooted in the metta and vipassana teachings of the Insight Meditation tradition. He spent nearly five years in silent, intensive retreats, cultivating his practice and understanding. Devin is deeply committed to the personal and collective liberation of marginalized communities, believing that integrating reflection and insight leads to clarity and wisdom, which in turn fosters wise action. Devin is a dharma teacher at Spirit Rock and the Insight Meditation Society (IMS), where he serves as a guiding teacher. He also shares his teachings through Sounds True and at various sanghas and centers across the country.
  In this episode we talk about:
  • Why mindfulness alone is not enough
  • How metta is part of four related mental skills, called the brahma viharas—and how to practice those
  • The story of how and why the Buddha invented the Metta practice.
  • The role and practice of Dana – generosity.
  • Devin's year long Metta/Dana experiment 
  • And lastly, how these practices can help us on and off the cushion
  
  Related Episodes: Sharon Salzberg Takes on the Cliches: Authenticity, Love, and Being Your Own BFF Mike D On: The Value of Failure, the Addictive Power of Adrenaline, and How a Beastie Boy Got Into Lovingkindness Everything You Wanted To Know About Meditation Retreats But Were Afraid To Ask | Spring Washam (And Dan's Close Friend, Zev Borow)
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  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/devin-berry]]>4065false805fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-manifestation-can-this-stanford-neuroscientist-convince-a-skeptical-dan-to-give-it-a-shot-dr-james-r-doty--75225731James R. Doty, a neurosurgeon who has just written a whole book about the science of manifestation – although, as you'll hear him admit, there's very little 'magic' involved in his process.  James R. Doty, M.D. is a Stanford neurosurgeon, neuroscientist, compassion researcher, inventor, entrepreneur, author and philanthropist. He's the founder and director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE) at Stanford University. 
  In this episode we talk about:
  • Doty's six steps to manifest
  • His very interesting backstory
  • The art and science of intention setting and the role of our neural pathways.
  • How caring can ignite our Parasympathetic nervous system, which in turn can help us manifest better
  • Practical tips for embedding an intention into our subconscious.
  • The keys to understanding what we want vs. what we need
  • And how to 'alert the bloodhound' to harness the full power of your mind
  
  Related Episodes:
  • #388. The Science of Training Your Attention | Dr. Amishi Jha
  • The Art and Science of Compassion: Thupten Jinpa
  • #425. Compassion Is the Ultimate Tool for the Truly Ambitious | Paul Gilbert
  
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  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/james-doty
  ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/QXU2giSDJB9YcSnFOzL5f7XRtr7rUUnJB0ZDEzLTQK8Mon, 22 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Our guest today is https://www.jamesrdotymd.com/, a neurosurgeon who has just written a whole book about the science of...James R. Doty, a neurosurgeon who has just written a whole book about the science of manifestation – although, as you'll hear him admit, there's very little 'magic' involved in his process.  James R. Doty, M.D. is a Stanford neurosurgeon, neuroscientist, compassion researcher, inventor, entrepreneur, author and philanthropist. He's the founder and director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE) at Stanford University. 
  In this episode we talk about:
  • Doty's six steps to manifest
  • His very interesting backstory
  • The art and science of intention setting and the role of our neural pathways.
  • How caring can ignite our Parasympathetic nervous system, which in turn can help us manifest better
  • Practical tips for embedding an intention into our subconscious.
  • The keys to understanding what we want vs. what we need
  • And how to 'alert the bloodhound' to harness the full power of your mind
  
  Related Episodes:
  • #388. The Science of Training Your Attention | Dr. Amishi Jha
  • The Art and Science of Compassion: Thupten Jinpa
  • #425. Compassion Is the Ultimate Tool for the Truly Ambitious | Paul Gilbert
  
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/james-doty
  ]]>4554false804fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mindfulness-without-all-the-effort-loch-kelly-co-interviewed-by-matt-harris--75225577Loch Kelly is an author, psychotherapist, and nondual meditation teacher. Loch has Master's Degrees from both Columbia University and Union Theological Seminary. He has his own app, called Mindful Glimpses. Loch is also a very popular teacher on the Waking Up app, run by friend of show, Sam Harris.
  Free 30 days of the Waking Up meditation app: https://www.wakingup.com/tenpercent 
  Free training and guided meditation pack from Loch Kelly: https://lochkelly.org/cycle-of-dissatisfaction 
  Related Episodes: Sam Harris on: Vipassana vs. Dzogchen, Looking for the Looker, and Psychic Powers
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  Full Shownotes: https://wwwdww.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/loch-kelly]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/hm7piOcrWbRa7gcEgenOJfHPrGH5SERHRG5I9KAFQ20Wed, 17 Jul 2024 07:30:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- https://lochkelly.org/ is an author, psychotherapist, and nondual meditation teacher. Loch has Master's Degrees from both...Loch Kelly is an author, psychotherapist, and nondual meditation teacher. Loch has Master's Degrees from both Columbia University and Union Theological Seminary. He has his own app, called Mindful Glimpses. Loch is also a very popular teacher on the Waking Up app, run by friend of show, Sam Harris.
  Free 30 days of the Waking Up meditation app: https://www.wakingup.com/tenpercent 
  Free training and guided meditation pack from Loch Kelly: https://lochkelly.org/cycle-of-dissatisfaction 
  Related Episodes: Sam Harris on: Vipassana vs. Dzogchen, Looking for the Looker, and Psychic Powers
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  Full Shownotes: https://wwwdww.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/loch-kelly]]>4497false801fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-memory-how-to-get-better-at-remembering-and-be-okay-with-forgetting-charan-ranganath--75225903
• The different kinds of memory that help us function day to day
• The impact mood has on memories - not just making them, but recalling them
• Why forgetting is not only useful but essential - even if it doesn't always feel like it
• Practical tips to help us remember better, including distinctiveness, meaning & organization, planting cues, and chunking
• Why making errors is actually one of the best things you can do for learning and memory 

Related Episodes: How To Prevent Dementia | Lisa Genova — Ten Percent Happier How to Actually Be Present | Matthew Brensilver — Ten Percent Happier   Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/charan-ranganath/
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/FCHYTog9ECndV_TNmzhpt-7LfLIwKtBsR1hRo-y0NuQMon, 15 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- A neuroscientist's strategies to help you remember what really matters, and how mood, multitasking and other people can impact...

The different kinds of memory that help us function day to day

The impact mood has on memories - not just making them, but recalling them

Why forgetting is not only useful but essential - even if it doesn't always feel like it

Practical tips to help us remember better, including distinctiveness, meaning & organization, planting cues, and chunking

Why making errors is actually one of the best things you can do for learning and memory 

Related Episodes: How To Prevent Dementia | Lisa Genova — Ten Percent Happier How to Actually Be Present | Matthew Brensilver — Ten Percent Happier   Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/charan-ranganath/
]]>4582false800fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-crying-evolutionary-roots-benefits-and-why-so-many-of-us-are-uncomfortable-with-it-benjamin-perry-co-hosted-by-dr-bian--75225773Reverend Benjamin Perry, is the author of Cry, Baby: Why Our Tears Matter. He's the editorial director at Garrett Seminary, Consulting Minister for Public Theology at Middle Church, and editor of the Queer Faith photojournalism series. He has a masters in divinity from Union Theological Seminary. 
In this episode we talk about:

• Why Doty got interested in this subject, and the rather extraordinary exercise he put himself through
• The gender differences on this issue
• How vulnerability can be misused or weaponized
• The issue of interpersonal relationships when it comes to tears (Bianca and Dan delve into this in regards to their relationship)
• How we replay childhood patterns in grownup relationships
• The deep connection between crying and shame
• The messages we share with our children about crying
• How we can reconnect to the emotional parts of ourselves

Related Episodes:

• #361 Why Men Armor Up | Daniel Ellenberg
• #441. A Thing Most Men Won't Talk About
• Vulnerability: The Key to Courage | Brene Brown
• The Science Of Speaking Up For Yourself | Elaine Lin Hering (Co-interviewed by Dan's wife Bianca!)

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Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/benjamin-perry
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Jq1w08xjqh-9GOf4CHL_zvMEUaIj_bewJSfZNnwUIR4Wed, 10 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- https://www.benjaminjperry.com/, is the author of https://www.broadleafbooks.com/store/product/9781506485119/Cry-Baby. He's the...Reverend Benjamin Perry, is the author of Cry, Baby: Why Our Tears Matter. He's the editorial director at Garrett Seminary, Consulting Minister for Public Theology at Middle Church, and editor of the Queer Faith photojournalism series. He has a masters in divinity from Union Theological Seminary. 
In this episode we talk about:

• Why Doty got interested in this subject, and the rather extraordinary exercise he put himself through
• The gender differences on this issue
• How vulnerability can be misused or weaponized
• The issue of interpersonal relationships when it comes to tears (Bianca and Dan delve into this in regards to their relationship)
• How we replay childhood patterns in grownup relationships
• The deep connection between crying and shame
• The messages we share with our children about crying
• How we can reconnect to the emotional parts of ourselves

Related Episodes:

• #361 Why Men Armor Up | Daniel Ellenberg
• #441. A Thing Most Men Won't Talk About
• Vulnerability: The Key to Courage | Brene Brown
• The Science Of Speaking Up For Yourself | Elaine Lin Hering (Co-interviewed by Dan's wife Bianca!)

Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/benjamin-perry
]]>4244false798fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-you-always-want-more-and-how-to-fix-it-michael-easter--75225885Scarcity Brain and The Comfort Crisis. He travels the world to uncover practical ideas that help people live healthier, happier, and more remarkable lives. His ideas have been adopted by institutions ranging from the military to professional sports teams to Fortune 500 companies. He also shares his ideas on his popular newsletter, 2% with Michael Easter.  In this episode we talk about:

• The evolutionary roots of overconsumption
• The challenges of having an ancient brains in a modern world
• The Scarcity mindset vs. the abundance mindset
• Understanding what Michael calls the "scarcity loop" – and how to apply it to daily life
• Tactical ways to work with habits and cravings 
• Understanding the scarcity loop, how it hooks us, and then how you can unhook using that same loop
• And How's Michael's life changed after researching this book
• Toward the end, we talk about Michael's previous book, the comfort crisis—and some Practical steps for embracing discomfort

Related Episodes:

• The Anti-Diet | Evelyn Tribole
• Abby Wambach On: Grief, Addiction, And Moving From External To Internal Validation
• Glennon Doyle is Rethinking Her Relationship to Social Media, Hustle Culture, Intuition, Her Body, and Her Parents

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Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/michael-easter]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/RS46A87PBALB6OgJGUvftCjB4xuixpahRvUQ5oWXdQkMon, 08 Jul 2024 07:30:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers --- Learning how to thrive with enough. Michael Easter is the New York Times bestselling author of...Scarcity Brain and The Comfort Crisis. He travels the world to uncover practical ideas that help people live healthier, happier, and more remarkable lives. His ideas have been adopted by institutions ranging from the military to professional sports teams to Fortune 500 companies. He also shares his ideas on his popular newsletter, 2% with Michael Easter.  In this episode we talk about:

• The evolutionary roots of overconsumption
• The challenges of having an ancient brains in a modern world
• The Scarcity mindset vs. the abundance mindset
• Understanding what Michael calls the "scarcity loop" – and how to apply it to daily life
• Tactical ways to work with habits and cravings 
• Understanding the scarcity loop, how it hooks us, and then how you can unhook using that same loop
• And How's Michael's life changed after researching this book
• Toward the end, we talk about Michael's previous book, the comfort crisis—and some Practical steps for embracing discomfort

Related Episodes:

• The Anti-Diet | Evelyn Tribole
• Abby Wambach On: Grief, Addiction, And Moving From External To Internal Validation
• Glennon Doyle is Rethinking Her Relationship to Social Media, Hustle Culture, Intuition, Her Body, and Her Parents

Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/michael-easter]]>4120false797fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-things-nobody-s-talking-to-jada-pinkett-smith-about--75225879Jada Pinkett Smith is a multifaceted artist whose career spans over 30 years. Raised in Baltimore, she studied dance and theater at the Baltimore School for the Arts before moving to Los Angeles to pursue acting. Her breakthrough came in with the NBC series A Different World, followed by her first feature film, Menace II Society. From there, Pinkett Smith became a global star, appearing in numerous films like The Nutty Professor, Set It Off, The Matrix franchise and the comedic hit Girls Trip. In addition to her acting work, Pinkett Smith has also executive produced projects such as Karate Kid, Free Angela and All Political Prisoners, The Queen Latifah Show, Red Table Talk, Red Table Talk: The Estefans, as well as Queen Cleopatra and Queen Njinga for Netflix. She expanded her skills further as the host of the Emmy award-winning talk show, Red Table Talk, where she engages in multigenerational discussions about social and cultural issues with her daughter, Willow Smith, and mother, Adrienne Banfield-Norris. She is now heading out on a worldwide book tour to promote her memoir, Worthy (a NYT Bestseller). Related Episodes: Non-Negotiables Playlist Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/jada]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/kM9jt8zpGrM5P7VsNeY-YPKYYbPNCM0anuTycjs1TBsFri, 05 Jul 2024 07:30:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- On hitting Rock Bottom, de-armoring, and worthiness. https://www.instagram.com/jadapinkettsmith/?hl=en is a multifaceted artist...Jada Pinkett Smith is a multifaceted artist whose career spans over 30 years. Raised in Baltimore, she studied dance and theater at the Baltimore School for the Arts before moving to Los Angeles to pursue acting. Her breakthrough came in with the NBC series A Different World, followed by her first feature film, Menace II Society. From there, Pinkett Smith became a global star, appearing in numerous films like The Nutty Professor, Set It Off, The Matrix franchise and the comedic hit Girls Trip. In addition to her acting work, Pinkett Smith has also executive produced projects such as Karate Kid, Free Angela and All Political Prisoners, The Queen Latifah Show, Red Table Talk, Red Table Talk: The Estefans, as well as Queen Cleopatra and Queen Njinga for Netflix. She expanded her skills further as the host of the Emmy award-winning talk show, Red Table Talk, where she engages in multigenerational discussions about social and cultural issues with her daughter, Willow Smith, and mother, Adrienne Banfield-Norris. She is now heading out on a worldwide book tour to promote her memoir, Worthy (a NYT Bestseller). Related Episodes: Non-Negotiables Playlist Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/jada]]>2667false795fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rupaul-on-surviving-your-family-overcoming-addiction-and-how-to-have-fun-including-dirty-charades--75225809 RuPaul Charles became famous in 1993 with the song "Supermodel." Since then, he's put out 18 albums, he's been in more than 50 films and TV shows, including his global hit, "RuPaul's Drag Race." He's put out four books, including his latest, the number one New York Times best seller The House of Hidden Meanings. He's won fourteen Primetime Emmy Awards, and he won a Tony in 2022 for producing the Broadway show A Strange Loop. 

In this episode we talk about:

• His daily spiritual practices
• Talking to his inner child
• The challenging family he grew up in
• His incredible business idea for a daytime disco for the over-40 set
• His definition of wealth, and why he says he's always been rich, even when he had no money
• And he ropes Dan into a game of Dirty Charades – which gets a little spicy, so heads-up if you're listening with kids around or have sensitive ears

Other resources mentioned: 

• RuPaul's Allstora book shop and book club
• Toxic Parents: Overcoming Their Hurtful Legacy and Reclaiming Your Life by Dr. Susan Forward with Craig Buck

Related Episodes: A Star, Utterly Unguarded | Brett Eldredge How to Deal With Emotionally Immature People (Including Maybe Your Own Parents) | Lindsay C. Gibson There's No Part Of Your Life You Can't Make More Awesome | Jeff Warren
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Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/rupaul-2024
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/CUKJgLR-BITp1i8bFiKipMUV1jQSQR1wZP0YA1EiKqIWed, 03 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- The Queen of Drag discusses his new memoir, The House of Hidden Meanings, and makes Dan play an R-rated game. RuPaul Charles... RuPaul Charles became famous in 1993 with the song "Supermodel." Since then, he's put out 18 albums, he's been in more than 50 films and TV shows, including his global hit, "RuPaul's Drag Race." He's put out four books, including his latest, the number one New York Times best seller The House of Hidden Meanings. He's won fourteen Primetime Emmy Awards, and he won a Tony in 2022 for producing the Broadway show A Strange Loop. 

In this episode we talk about:

• His daily spiritual practices
• Talking to his inner child
• The challenging family he grew up in
• His incredible business idea for a daytime disco for the over-40 set
• His definition of wealth, and why he says he's always been rich, even when he had no money
• And he ropes Dan into a game of Dirty Charades – which gets a little spicy, so heads-up if you're listening with kids around or have sensitive ears

Other resources mentioned: 

• RuPaul's Allstora book shop and book club
• Toxic Parents: Overcoming Their Hurtful Legacy and Reclaiming Your Life by Dr. Susan Forward with Craig Buck

Related Episodes: A Star, Utterly Unguarded | Brett Eldredge How to Deal With Emotionally Immature People (Including Maybe Your Own Parents) | Lindsay C. Gibson There's No Part Of Your Life You Can't Make More Awesome | Jeff Warren
Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/rupaul-2024
]]>4875false794fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/abby-wambach-on-grief-addiction-and-moving-from-external-to-internal-validation--75225649Wolfpack. And, together with her wife Glennon Doyle and sister Amanda Doyle, co-hosts the award-winning, critically acclaimed We Can Do Hard Things podcast.  Related Episodes:

• Doing "The Work," Byron Katie
• Glennon Doyle is Rethinking Her Relationship to Social Media, Hustle Culture, Intuition, Her Body, and Her Parents

Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/abby-wambach]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/3Qw5rlNZybWkYMkmipLG6ybDFzw9DnGQjN-xcmg7KkYMon, 01 Jul 2024 07:30:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Plus her definition of the oft-dismissed yet game-changing notion of self-love. We caught up with Abby Wambach at a really...Wolfpack. And, together with her wife Glennon Doyle and sister Amanda Doyle, co-hosts the award-winning, critically acclaimed We Can Do Hard Things podcast.  Related Episodes:

• Doing "The Work," Byron Katie
• Glennon Doyle is Rethinking Her Relationship to Social Media, Hustle Culture, Intuition, Her Body, and Her Parents

Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/abby-wambach]]>3108false793fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-disentangle-from-toxic-people-lindsay-c-gibson--75225856 Description:  Our relationships are the most important variable in our health and happiness, but they may also be the most difficult. This is especially true when those closest to us turn out to be emotionally immature people.
Lindsay C. Gibson is a clinical psychologist and bestselling author who specializes in helping people identify and deal with emotionally immature people, or EIP's. Her first appearance on our show was one of our most popular episodes of 2022. Now she's back to offer concrete strategies for handling the EIP's in your life, wherever you may find them. Her new book is called Disentangling from Emotionally Immature People.
In this episode we talk about:

• A primer on the cardinal characteristics of emotionally immature people (EIP's), how to spot them, and why you might want to
• What Lindsay means by "disentangling" from EIP's, and how to do it
• What often happens to your own sense of self when you're in relationship (or even just in conversation) with an EIP 
• How to interact with an EIP 
• How to prevent brain scramble when you're talking with someone who isn't making any attempt to understand what you're saying  
• How she reacts when she comes across EIP's in her everyday life
• Whether it's possible to have some immature characteristics without being an EIP
• Handling your own emotionally immature tendencies  
• Whether or not EIP's can change
• The limits of estrangement
• Why she encourages "alternatives to forgiveness"

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/lindsay-gibson-791
Book Mentioned:

• Disentangling from Emotionally Immature People

Other Resources Mentioned:

• Lindsay's first appearance on the Ten Percent Happier Podcast

Additional Resources:

• Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install

]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/QSOgjb9rPSvW45u9a_8qZHtMZERmdV9vPVGqGnk3Cq0Wed, 26 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Emotionally immature people can wreck your life. One of our most popular guests returns to teach you how to make sure they... Description:  Our relationships are the most important variable in our health and happiness, but they may also be the most difficult. This is especially true when those closest to us turn out to be emotionally immature people.
Lindsay C. Gibson is a clinical psychologist and bestselling author who specializes in helping people identify and deal with emotionally immature people, or EIP's. Her first appearance on our show was one of our most popular episodes of 2022. Now she's back to offer concrete strategies for handling the EIP's in your life, wherever you may find them. Her new book is called Disentangling from Emotionally Immature People.
In this episode we talk about:

• A primer on the cardinal characteristics of emotionally immature people (EIP's), how to spot them, and why you might want to
• What Lindsay means by "disentangling" from EIP's, and how to do it
• What often happens to your own sense of self when you're in relationship (or even just in conversation) with an EIP 
• How to interact with an EIP 
• How to prevent brain scramble when you're talking with someone who isn't making any attempt to understand what you're saying  
• How she reacts when she comes across EIP's in her everyday life
• Whether it's possible to have some immature characteristics without being an EIP
• Handling your own emotionally immature tendencies  
• Whether or not EIP's can change
• The limits of estrangement
• Why she encourages "alternatives to forgiveness"

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/lindsay-gibson-791
Book Mentioned:

• Disentangling from Emotionally Immature People

Other Resources Mentioned:

• Lindsay's first appearance on the Ten Percent Happier Podcast

Additional Resources:

• Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install

]]>4431false791fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-deal-with-emotionally-immature-people-including-maybe-your-own-parents-lindsay-c-gibson--75225535Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents.    In this episode we talk about:

• The signs of emotional immaturity
• Whether or not I'm emotionally immature
• What happens to children who are raised by emotionally immature parents, including their signature coping strategies
• Why adult children of EIP's turn to healing fantasies, and how to let them go
• How to cope with emotionally immature parents as an adult
• What role compassion should and should not play in your relationship with EIP's
• How to heal

  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/lindsay-gibson-2022-rerun   Books Mentioned:

• Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents
• Who You Were Meant to Be: A Guide to Rediscovering Your Life's Purpose
• Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents: Practical Tools to Establish Boundaries and Reclaim Your Emotional Autonomy
• Self-Care for Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: Honor Your Emotions, Nurture Your Self, and Live with Confidence
• Disentangling from Emotionally Immature People: Avoid Emotional Traps, Stand Up for Your Self, and Transform Your Relationships as an Adult Child of Emotionally Immature Parents 

  Other Resources Mentioned:

• Lisa Feldman Barrett

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 ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/vUT8ARXsl5jk1v9Jhwwx1YXwN6E76Gksy5-05fhOgooMon, 24 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Today's guest, Dr. Lindsay C. Gibson, gives advice for dealing with emotionally immature people— whether they are your parents,...Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents.    In this episode we talk about:

• The signs of emotional immaturity
• Whether or not I'm emotionally immature
• What happens to children who are raised by emotionally immature parents, including their signature coping strategies
• Why adult children of EIP's turn to healing fantasies, and how to let them go
• How to cope with emotionally immature parents as an adult
• What role compassion should and should not play in your relationship with EIP's
• How to heal

  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/lindsay-gibson-2022-rerun   Books Mentioned:

• Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents
• Who You Were Meant to Be: A Guide to Rediscovering Your Life's Purpose
• Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents: Practical Tools to Establish Boundaries and Reclaim Your Emotional Autonomy
• Self-Care for Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: Honor Your Emotions, Nurture Your Self, and Live with Confidence
• Disentangling from Emotionally Immature People: Avoid Emotional Traps, Stand Up for Your Self, and Transform Your Relationships as an Adult Child of Emotionally Immature Parents 

  Other Resources Mentioned:

• Lisa Feldman Barrett

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• Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: 790fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ted-danson-on-meditation-marriage-grief-joy-and-doing-shrooms-with-the-cast-of-cheers--75225849 Ted Danson has an acting career spanning over four decades. He rose to prominence in the 1980s with his iconic portrayal of Sam Malone in the long-running sitcom "Cheers," earning him critical acclaim and multiple awards. Danson's charisma and acting prowess have since led him to a myriad of diverse roles, including his Emmy-nominated performances in "Damages" and "Fargo." Most recently, he starred in the existential comedy "The Good Place." Beyond his acting career, Danson is also celebrated for his environmental activism and philanthropy, demonstrating a commitment to making a positive impact beyond the screen. His next venture? A podcast with his old "Cheers" buddy, Woody Harrelson.
  
  In this episode we talk about:
  • meditation
  • marriage
  • hypochondria
  • grief
  • what he means when he calls himself a joy junkie
  • what he learned from being on the TV show "The Good Place"
  • and that time he did shrooms with his fellow cast members on "Cheers"
  
  
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/ted-danson
  Additional Resources:
  • Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install
  
  ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/lnNAjL63tE_quIiazerEsF26julElQ-5-Lvdb9_QqkAFri, 21 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- A self-described "silly man" tells us about what's really important in life.  Ted Danson has an acting career spanning over... Ted Danson has an acting career spanning over four decades. He rose to prominence in the 1980s with his iconic portrayal of Sam Malone in the long-running sitcom "Cheers," earning him critical acclaim and multiple awards. Danson's charisma and acting prowess have since led him to a myriad of diverse roles, including his Emmy-nominated performances in "Damages" and "Fargo." Most recently, he starred in the existential comedy "The Good Place." Beyond his acting career, Danson is also celebrated for his environmental activism and philanthropy, demonstrating a commitment to making a positive impact beyond the screen. His next venture? A podcast with his old "Cheers" buddy, Woody Harrelson.
  
  In this episode we talk about:
  • meditation
  • marriage
  • hypochondria
  • grief
  • what he means when he calls himself a joy junkie
  • what he learned from being on the TV show "The Good Place"
  • and that time he did shrooms with his fellow cast members on "Cheers"
  
  
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/ted-danson
  Additional Resources:
  • Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install
  
  ]]>3748false788fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-you-get-fit-without-self-loathing-cara-lai--75225739 Description:  It's an urgent question for so many of us: Can we exercise, can we take care of our bodies, without being driven by shame, self-loathing, or noxious comparison to other people? Our guest today has a unique perspective on this. Cara Lai is a former social worker and psychotherapist who is now a Buddhist teacher. She also used to be a marathoner. But in the last few years, her body has undergone some radical changes, leading her to some hard-won, fascinating, and deeply useful insights about how to strike the balance between taking care of your body and staying sane.
  In this episode we talk about:
  • Practices for that moment when you're getting out of the shower, see yourself in the mirror, and engage in a festival of self-judgment
  • The surprising things that happened when Cara was forced to stop exercising
  • A counterintuitive mindfulness practice suggestion for those with exercise routines
  • When and why you should purposely do things you know are bad for you
  • Why we often resist 'being in our bodies,' why that's OK, and how to lower the bar on this contemplative cliché–without giving it up
  • A body-related Buddhist practice she finds to be totally not useful
  
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/cara-lai-787
  Other Resources Mentioned: The Upside of Desire | Cara Lai The Anti-Diet | Evelyn Tribole
  Additional Resources:
  • Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install
  
  ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/8XADRZsBa2GKaV8foaLYgpZb0ZFKqTBTrfvZZEJu_z4Wed, 19 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Practical tips to stop judging yourself, chill out about exercise, and start taking better care of your body – from a Buddhist... Description:  It's an urgent question for so many of us: Can we exercise, can we take care of our bodies, without being driven by shame, self-loathing, or noxious comparison to other people? Our guest today has a unique perspective on this. Cara Lai is a former social worker and psychotherapist who is now a Buddhist teacher. She also used to be a marathoner. But in the last few years, her body has undergone some radical changes, leading her to some hard-won, fascinating, and deeply useful insights about how to strike the balance between taking care of your body and staying sane.
  In this episode we talk about:
  • Practices for that moment when you're getting out of the shower, see yourself in the mirror, and engage in a festival of self-judgment
  • The surprising things that happened when Cara was forced to stop exercising
  • A counterintuitive mindfulness practice suggestion for those with exercise routines
  • When and why you should purposely do things you know are bad for you
  • Why we often resist 'being in our bodies,' why that's OK, and how to lower the bar on this contemplative cliché–without giving it up
  • A body-related Buddhist practice she finds to be totally not useful
  
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/cara-lai-787
  Other Resources Mentioned: The Upside of Desire | Cara Lai The Anti-Diet | Evelyn Tribole
  Additional Resources:
  • Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install
  
  ]]>3951false787fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-buddhist-case-for-laziness-and-how-it-can-make-you-more-productive-brother-chan-phap-huu--75225819International Plum Village Community and abbot of Upper Hamlet, the monks' community in Plum Village Monastery, a practice center founded by Thich Nhat Hanh in southwest France. Born in Vietnam, he emigrated to Canada as a child. He began training with Thich Nhat Hanh at the age of thirteen when he first entered the monastery to become a monk. Thich Nhat Hanh gave him the name Chân Pháp Hữu, which means "True Dharma Friend." For more than ten years, he accompanied Thich Nhat Hanh on his international teaching tours as his attendant and assistant. Today, Brother Pháp Hữu is deeply committed to building community and continuing Thich Nhat Hanh's legacy, bringing his teachings in particular to businesspeople, families, and young adults. Brother Phap Huu is passionate about basketball, music, and developing new approaches to teamwork, leadership, mentoring and coaching, and is a beloved co-host—with journalist, leadership coach, and workshop facilitator Jo Confino--of the Plum Village podcast, The Way Out is In.
  In this episode we talk about:
  • The origin and purpose of something called Lazy Day
  • What doing nothing looks like in practicality
  • Why doing nothing is so hard for people
  • How you can integrate the wisdom of lazy days into your life, even if you can't carve out a whole day
  • How laziness in and of itself can be productive and how it allows for a re-examination of our own happiness.
  • And The geopolitical case for being vs. doing
  
  Related Episodes:
  • The Buddha's 8-Part Manual for a Good Life | Brother Pháp Dung
  • How to Suffer Well | Brother Pháp Dung
  • This Episode Will Make You Stronger | Sister Dang Nghiem
  • Six Buddhist Strategies for Getting Along Better with Everyone | Sister True Dedication
  • 3 Buddhist Strategies for When the News is Overwhelming | Kaira Jewel Lingo
  • A Buddhist Recipe for Handling Turmoil | Kaira Jewel Lingo
  
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/br-phap-huu
  Additional Resources:
  • Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install
  
  ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/5SDEzjVK0d4VlfedvKHISaSUiyyFHnN2hxq8cRpuey8Mon, 17 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- What if one of the often overlooked keys to being productive is being lazy? That's the case you will hear made today by Brother...International Plum Village Community and abbot of Upper Hamlet, the monks' community in Plum Village Monastery, a practice center founded by Thich Nhat Hanh in southwest France. Born in Vietnam, he emigrated to Canada as a child. He began training with Thich Nhat Hanh at the age of thirteen when he first entered the monastery to become a monk. Thich Nhat Hanh gave him the name Chân Pháp Hữu, which means "True Dharma Friend." For more than ten years, he accompanied Thich Nhat Hanh on his international teaching tours as his attendant and assistant. Today, Brother Pháp Hữu is deeply committed to building community and continuing Thich Nhat Hanh's legacy, bringing his teachings in particular to businesspeople, families, and young adults. Brother Phap Huu is passionate about basketball, music, and developing new approaches to teamwork, leadership, mentoring and coaching, and is a beloved co-host—with journalist, leadership coach, and workshop facilitator Jo Confino--of the Plum Village podcast, The Way Out is In.
  In this episode we talk about:
  • The origin and purpose of something called Lazy Day
  • What doing nothing looks like in practicality
  • Why doing nothing is so hard for people
  • How you can integrate the wisdom of lazy days into your life, even if you can't carve out a whole day
  • How laziness in and of itself can be productive and how it allows for a re-examination of our own happiness.
  • And The geopolitical case for being vs. doing
  
  Related Episodes:
  • The Buddha's 8-Part Manual for a Good Life | Brother Pháp Dung
  • How to Suffer Well | Brother Pháp Dung
  • This Episode Will Make You Stronger | Sister Dang Nghiem
  • Six Buddhist Strategies for Getting Along Better with Everyone | Sister True Dedication
  • 3 Buddhist Strategies for When the News is Overwhelming | Kaira Jewel Lingo
  • A Buddhist Recipe for Handling Turmoil | Kaira Jewel Lingo
  
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube...]]>3820false786fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/weighing-the-extraordinary-benefits-and-disturbing-risks-of-the-new-weight-loss-drugs-johann-hari--75225860 Journalist and best-selling author Johann Hari discusses his latest book Magic Pill: The Extraordinary Benefits and Disturbing Risks of the New Weight-Loss Drugs. He believes drugs like Ozempic are the equivalent of the invention of the iPhone – and will impact all of our lives, whether we like it or not, and whether we take them or not. And in Magic Pill, Hari – who somewhat ambivalently takes Ozempic himself – marinates in the complexity of all of this. 
  This is Hari's third time on the show. He has come on before to discuss his books on distraction and depression—entitled Stolen Focus and Lost Connections.
  This is the latest episode of our Get Fit Sanely series. This is the third time we've done Get Fit Sanely, and in this go-round, we'll be covering longevity, exercise, and the Buddhist case for laziness. 
  
  Related Episodes: Get Fit Sanely Playlist Why You Can't Pay Attention - And How to Think About It | Johann Hari Fighting Depression with Social Connection | Johann Hari
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/johann-hari-2024]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/vRY8BWhArFuRfXGT4YYLZBSq6PW6NUBaBXlMQdLluiIWed, 12 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- On this show, we talk a lot about ways to stop the interpersonal and intrapersonal violence of obsessing about thinness. Today's... Journalist and best-selling author Johann Hari discusses his latest book Magic Pill: The Extraordinary Benefits and Disturbing Risks of the New Weight-Loss Drugs. He believes drugs like Ozempic are the equivalent of the invention of the iPhone – and will impact all of our lives, whether we like it or not, and whether we take them or not. And in Magic Pill, Hari – who somewhat ambivalently takes Ozempic himself – marinates in the complexity of all of this. 
  This is Hari's third time on the show. He has come on before to discuss his books on distraction and depression—entitled Stolen Focus and Lost Connections.
  This is the latest episode of our Get Fit Sanely series. This is the third time we've done Get Fit Sanely, and in this go-round, we'll be covering longevity, exercise, and the Buddhist case for laziness. 
  
  Related Episodes: Get Fit Sanely Playlist Why You Can't Pay Attention - And How to Think About It | Johann Hari Fighting Depression with Social Connection | Johann Hari
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/johann-hari-2024]]>4192false784fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-podcast-you-ever-need-to-hear-about-exercise-shannon-palus--75225707 Shannon Palus is a features editor at Slate covering heath, science, and human interest. In 2023, she edited Slate's year-long fitness column, Good Fit, about exercise. Her writing has also appeared in the New York Times' Wirecutter, Scientific American, and the Atlantic. 
  In this episode we talk about:
  
  • How this conversation changed the way Dan thinks about exercise
  • Why you shouldn't drive yourself crazy following the latest trends about health and fitness
  • Why tracking your workouts isn't always helpful - and remembering that there is always the option to "go slow." 
  • The importance of remembering that exercise is not one-size-fits-all 
  
  Related Episodes:
  Can You Get Fit Without Self-Loathing? | Cara Lai — Ten Percent Happier  How to Stop Obsessing Over Your Body and Eat Sanely in a Toxic Culture | Virginia Sole-Smith — Ten Percent Happier 
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/shannon-palus
  Additional Resources:
  • Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install
  
  ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/5QKSJz4HM2VGxuleOVkKqO3oKZc7qydn797bS9IHS40Mon, 10 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Five takeaways from a year's reporting on fitness, and why this journalist says it's time to go easier on yourself. Shannon... Shannon Palus is a features editor at Slate covering heath, science, and human interest. In 2023, she edited Slate's year-long fitness column, Good Fit, about exercise. Her writing has also appeared in the New York Times' Wirecutter, Scientific American, and the Atlantic. 
  In this episode we talk about:
  
  • How this conversation changed the way Dan thinks about exercise
  • Why you shouldn't drive yourself crazy following the latest trends about health and fitness
  • Why tracking your workouts isn't always helpful - and remembering that there is always the option to "go slow." 
  • The importance of remembering that exercise is not one-size-fits-all 
  
  Related Episodes:
  Can You Get Fit Without Self-Loathing? | Cara Lai — Ten Percent Happier  How to Stop Obsessing Over Your Body and Eat Sanely in a Toxic Culture | Virginia Sole-Smith — Ten Percent Happier 
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/shannon-palus
  Additional Resources:
  • Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install
  
  ]]>4588false783fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-motivation-how-to-make-habits-that-actually-stick-t-morgan-dixon-and-dr-gary-bennett--75225643 Dr. Gary G. Bennett is Dean of the Trinity College of Arts & Sciences at Duke University. He is also a professor of psychology & neuroscience, global health, medicine, and nursing, and is the founding director of the Duke Digital Health Science Center. He has authored nearly 200 scientific papers and is a past president of the Society of Behavioral Medicine.
  T. Morgan Dixon is the co-founder and CEO of Girl Trek, the largest health movement in America for Black women– with over one million members. 
  Also check out Jeffrey Walker's podcast, System Catalysts, where they did an episode on Morgan and Dr. Bennett.
  This is the latest episode of our Get Fit Sanely series. This is the third time we've done Get Fit Sanely, and in this go-round, we'll be covering not only longevity but also ozempic, exercise, and the Buddhist case for laziness. 
  Related Episodes: Get Fit Sanely Playlist The Dharma of Harriett Tubman | Spring Washam 
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/dixon-bennett]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/DCvM9F8IpK-5EK_BicVeD_pCLMTeAjym5oq7zBRLGp8Wed, 05 Jun 2024 07:30:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- How to overcome inertia and research-backed plans that actually work. https://trinity.duke.edu/dean-gary-g-bennett is Dean of... Dr. Gary G. Bennett is Dean of the Trinity College of Arts & Sciences at Duke University. He is also a professor of psychology & neuroscience, global health, medicine, and nursing, and is the founding director of the Duke Digital Health Science Center. He has authored nearly 200 scientific papers and is a past president of the Society of Behavioral Medicine.
  T. Morgan Dixon is the co-founder and CEO of Girl Trek, the largest health movement in America for Black women– with over one million members. 
  Also check out Jeffrey Walker's podcast, System Catalysts, where they did an episode on Morgan and Dr. Bennett.
  This is the latest episode of our Get Fit Sanely series. This is the third time we've done Get Fit Sanely, and in this go-round, we'll be covering not only longevity but also ozempic, exercise, and the Buddhist case for laziness. 
  Related Episodes: Get Fit Sanely Playlist The Dharma of Harriett Tubman | Spring Washam 
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/dixon-bennett]]>3650false781fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/longevity-secrets-and-controversies-from-the-blue-zones-dan-buettner--75225655Dan Buettner is an explorer, National Geographic Fellow, and journalist. He has written a series of bestselling books, including The Blue Zones of Happiness and The Blue Zones Kitchen: 100 Recipes for Living to 100. He is also the host of the Netflix show, Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones. This is the kickoff official interview of our Get Fit Sanely series. (If you missed it, go back and check out the informal chat I posted on Friday with lead producer, DJ Cashmere). This is the third time we've done Get Fit Sanely, and in this go-round, we'll be covering not only longevity but also ozempic, exercise, and the Buddhist case for laziness.  In this episode we talk about:
  • The origin story of the Blue Zones
  • The nine common denominators, or Power Nine, to longevity.
  • The surprising information about much maligned foods such as pasta and bread
  • Why trying to pursue good health can actually work against you
  • Why the single most important factor in longevity isn't advertised on instagram 
  • Tips for integrating Blue Zones wisdom into your daily life, including designing a life where you move more naturally
  • And some of the critiques and controversies surrounding his work
  
  Related Episodes:
  • Get Fit Sanely Playlist
  
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/dan-buettner]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/FTckPjnkkWekotNw6n389FeVXIEaCUrh8Ogt3qWjTMAMon, 03 Jun 2024 07:30:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Insights from the places on the planet where people apparently live the longest and healthiest lives....Dan Buettner is an explorer, National Geographic Fellow, and journalist. He has written a series of bestselling books, including The Blue Zones of Happiness and The Blue Zones Kitchen: 100 Recipes for Living to 100. He is also the host of the Netflix show, Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones. This is the kickoff official interview of our Get Fit Sanely series. (If you missed it, go back and check out the informal chat I posted on Friday with lead producer, DJ Cashmere). This is the third time we've done Get Fit Sanely, and in this go-round, we'll be covering not only longevity but also ozempic, exercise, and the Buddhist case for laziness.  In this episode we talk about:
  • The origin story of the Blue Zones
  • The nine common denominators, or Power Nine, to longevity.
  • The surprising information about much maligned foods such as pasta and bread
  • Why trying to pursue good health can actually work against you
  • Why the single most important factor in longevity isn't advertised on instagram 
  • Tips for integrating Blue Zones wisdom into your daily life, including designing a life where you move more naturally
  • And some of the critiques and controversies surrounding his work
  
  Related Episodes:
  • Get Fit Sanely Playlist
  
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/dan-buettner]]>4421false780fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-top-takeaways-from-a-year-of-trying-to-get-fit-sanely-behind-the-scenes-with-10-producer-dj-cashmere--75225748 --- New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- How to pursue fitness without succumbing to the "subtle aggression of self-improvement."   The kickoff episode for the latest installment of an occasional series we do here on the show, called Get Fit Sanely (listen to past – and future – episodes here).    In this candid conversation, managing producer DJ Cashmere talks with Dan about how they manage their mindsets on these issues, and how the interviews we're doing on the subject have and have not impacted them. We'll also preview the guests for this fresh round of Get Fit Sanely, where we cover longevity, Ozempic (and related weight loss drugs), the latest science on exercise, and the Buddhist case for laziness.   The cost of getting lean infographic.    Related Episodes:
  • Get Fit Sanely Playlist
  • The Science of Self-Compassion | Serena Chen
  • The Anti-Diet | Evelyn Tribole
  • 3 Buddhist Strategies for When the News is Overwhelming | Kaira Jewel Lingo
    Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes   Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/dj-cashmere-778]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/GFYM3ujJQVfOsPstdiZw2dILDlkhUvzfpKqzfiiuOWgFri, 31 May 2024 07:30:00 +0000bgtEditor's Note (March 2026): This episode contains a brief reference to Peter Attia. Since this episode was published, documents released by the Department of Justice have revealed Peter Attia's connection to Jeffrey Epstein. We find these revelations... --- New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- How to pursue fitness without succumbing to the "subtle aggression of self-improvement."   The kickoff episode for the latest installment of an occasional series we do here on the show, called Get Fit Sanely (listen to past – and future – episodes here).    In this candid conversation, managing producer DJ Cashmere talks with Dan about how they manage their mindsets on these issues, and how the interviews we're doing on the subject have and have not impacted them. We'll also preview the guests for this fresh round of Get Fit Sanely, where we cover longevity, Ozempic (and related weight loss drugs), the latest science on exercise, and the Buddhist case for laziness.   The cost of getting lean infographic.    Related Episodes:
  • Get Fit Sanely Playlist
  • The Science of Self-Compassion | Serena Chen
  • The Anti-Diet | Evelyn Tribole
  • 3 Buddhist Strategies for When the News is Overwhelming | Kaira Jewel Lingo
    Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes   Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/dj-cashmere-778]]>2965false778fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-escape-your-brain-s-default-mode-network-zindel-segal-and-norman-farb--75225869 Dr. Zindel Segal is Distinguished Professor of Psychology in Mood Disorders at the University of Toronto Scarborough and a cofounder of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy. Professor Norman Farb, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto Mississauga, where he directs the Regulatory and Affective Dynamics laboratory. 
  In this episode we talk about:
  • How the brain's default mode network is essential to our survival but also can keep us stuck in rumination and overthinking 
  • Segal and Farb's simple practice of "sense foraging" and why they say it can help break patterns and thoughts that aren't serving us 
  • The differences and the similarities between sense foraging and mindfulness 
  
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  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/segal-farb
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  ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/z58ScPsjNQVvW3k7c79u-1BbdPyevsg6i8SSzh0sPsgWed, 29 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Using your senses to reduce overthinking, turn down the voice in your head, and get out of what these scientists call "the house... Dr. Zindel Segal is Distinguished Professor of Psychology in Mood Disorders at the University of Toronto Scarborough and a cofounder of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy. Professor Norman Farb, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto Mississauga, where he directs the Regulatory and Affective Dynamics laboratory. 
  In this episode we talk about:
  • How the brain's default mode network is essential to our survival but also can keep us stuck in rumination and overthinking 
  • Segal and Farb's simple practice of "sense foraging" and why they say it can help break patterns and thoughts that aren't serving us 
  • The differences and the similarities between sense foraging and mindfulness 
  
  Related Episodes: Depression and Anxiety: Your Old Enemies, Your Best Friends | Zindel Segal Gretchen Rubin on: How To Use Your Five Senses To Reduce Anxiety, Increase Creativity, and Improve Your Relationships Why You Can't Pay Attention - And How to Think Deeply Again | Johann Hari
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/segal-farb
  Additional Resources:
  • Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install
  
  ]]>3856false777fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-neurobiologist-wants-you-to-ask-one-question-to-reframe-anxiety-depression-and-trauma-dr-bruce-perry-co-interviewed-by-dan-s-wife--75225805Neurosequential Network and a Professor (Adjunct) at the School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria Australia.  Over the last thirty years, Dr. Perry has been an active teacher, clinician and researcher in children's mental health and the neurosciences holding a variety of academic positions. His work on the impact of abuse, neglect and trauma on the developing brain has impacted clinical practice, programs and policy across the world. Dr. Perry is the author, with Maia Szalavitz, of The Boy Who Was Raised As A Dog, a bestselling book based on his work with maltreated children and Born For Love: Why Empathy is Essential and Endangered. Dr. Perry's most recent book, What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing (2021), co-authored with Oprah Winfrey, has been translated into 26 languages and has been on the New York Times Bestseller list for over 100 weeks after becoming #1 on the list in April of 2021. Related Episodes:
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  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/drbruceperry Additional Resources: Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/oQkNA2S6W-o8P7qxtLdM_C1BMmzSeLgxUghJOWG7dNwMon, 27 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- The radical shift in perspective that can come when we change our question from "what's wrong with you" to "what happened to...Neurosequential Network and a Professor (Adjunct) at the School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria Australia.  Over the last thirty years, Dr. Perry has been an active teacher, clinician and researcher in children's mental health and the neurosciences holding a variety of academic positions. His work on the impact of abuse, neglect and trauma on the developing brain has impacted clinical practice, programs and policy across the world. Dr. Perry is the author, with Maia Szalavitz, of The Boy Who Was Raised As A Dog, a bestselling book based on his work with maltreated children and Born For Love: Why Empathy is Essential and Endangered. Dr. Perry's most recent book, What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing (2021), co-authored with Oprah Winfrey, has been translated into 26 languages and has been on the New York Times Bestseller list for over 100 weeks after becoming #1 on the list in April of 2021. Related Episodes:
  • The Art and Science of the World's Gooiest Cliche | Barbara Fredrickson
  • How to Live with the Worst Things That Ever Happened to You | Stephanie Foo
  • An Ace Therapist Gives Dan A Run For His Money | Dr. Jacob Ham
  • Deep Genealogy | Spring Washam
  • Deep, Provocative Success Strategies From the "Yoda of Silicon Valley" | Jerry Colonna
  
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our...]]>4569false776fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rethinking-success-mia-birdsong--75225895Mia Birdsong is a pathfinder, culture change visionary, and futurist. She is the founding Executive Director of Next River, a think tank and culture change lab for interconnected freedom. In her book How We Show Up: Reclaiming Family, Friendship, and Community, Mia maps swaths of community life and points us toward the promise of our collective vitality.  In this episode we talk about:
  • How to build community
  • What it looks like in her own life
  • Mutuality vs reciprocity 
  • How to work with resentment and rejection 
  • The etymological connection between friendship and freedom 
  • The transformative power of asking for help
  • And why she thinks the idea of bootstrapping—or going it alone—is a kind of self-hatred
  
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  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/mia-birdsong
  ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/ipxlPMH_1XWQxlCqGrcjvDTREmfX2f9v7zQoJfK_gdsWed, 22 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Radical advice on rethinking success, individualism, and the American dream. https://www.miabirdsong.com/ is a pathfinder,...Mia Birdsong is a pathfinder, culture change visionary, and futurist. She is the founding Executive Director of Next River, a think tank and culture change lab for interconnected freedom. In her book How We Show Up: Reclaiming Family, Friendship, and Community, Mia maps swaths of community life and points us toward the promise of our collective vitality.  In this episode we talk about:
  • How to build community
  • What it looks like in her own life
  • Mutuality vs reciprocity 
  • How to work with resentment and rejection 
  • The etymological connection between friendship and freedom 
  • The transformative power of asking for help
  • And why she thinks the idea of bootstrapping—or going it alone—is a kind of self-hatred
  
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  • An Uncomfortable (But Meaningful) Conversation About Race | Lama Rod Owens
  
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/mia-birdsong
  ]]>3978false774fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-happened-when-a-skeptical-reporter-decided-to-investigate-the-afterlife-sebastian-junger--75225775 In this episode we talk about:
  • Junger's near death experience and the impact it had on him
  • The conclusions he came to after investigation the possibilities of an afterlife 
  • The mysteries of quantum physics and what they might tell us about life and death
  • How he believes we can all experience awe on a daily basis 
  
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  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/sebastian-junger
  Additional Resources:
  • Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install
  
  ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/sN3dvYC1f6pHihBKwn5YsJUjld5SLJ6lz5KtZSQJlQQMon, 20 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers --- The surprisingly common experience of near death experiences and what science still can't explain about them. Sebastian Junger is... In this episode we talk about:
  • Junger's near death experience and the impact it had on him
  • The conclusions he came to after investigation the possibilities of an afterlife 
  • The mysteries of quantum physics and what they might tell us about life and death
  • How he believes we can all experience awe on a daily basis 
  
  Related Episodes: How Thinking About Death Can Improve Your Life | Alua Arthur Neil DeGrasse Tyson on Why Having a "Cosmic Perspective" Will Help You Do Life Better George Saunders on: "Holy Befuddlement" and How to Be Less of a "Turd"
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/sebastian-junger
  Additional Resources:
  • Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install
  
  ]]>4297false773fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-speaking-up-for-yourself-elaine-lin-hering-co-hosted-by-dan-s-wife-bianca--75225699Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully. In this episode we talk about:
  • How we learn silence and self-editing 
  • How we often miscalculate the cost-benefit when it comes to speaking up or staying silent
  • Elaine's four steps to learn how to speak up and find your voice
  • How we can unintentionally silence others, especially those closest to us, and what to do about it  
    Related Episodes: How to Speak Clearly, Calmly, and Without Alienating People | Dan Clurman and Mudita Nisker How to Call People In (Instead of Calling Them Out) | Loretta Ross Do You Feel Like an Imposter? | Dr. Valerie Young (Co-Interviewed by Dan's Wife, Bianca!)   Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes   Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/elaine-lin-hering   Additional Resources: Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/LBmk-ufIA-QU-POQkn-AtEcvnf2bxU_Dp_91voqNrdAWed, 15 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- How to find your voice when you need to be heard, learn when it's smart to choose silence, and communicate better with the...Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully. In this episode we talk about:
  • How we learn silence and self-editing 
  • How we often miscalculate the cost-benefit when it comes to speaking up or staying silent
  • Elaine's four steps to learn how to speak up and find your voice
  • How we can unintentionally silence others, especially those closest to us, and what to do about it  
    Related Episodes: How to Speak Clearly, Calmly, and Without Alienating People | Dan Clurman and Mudita Nisker How to Call People In (Instead of Calling Them Out) | Loretta Ross Do You Feel Like an Imposter? | Dr. Valerie Young (Co-Interviewed by Dan's Wife, Bianca!)   Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes   Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/elaine-lin-hering   Additional Resources: Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install]]>4212false771fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-getting-out-of-your-head-annie-murphy-paul--75225692 When you think about thinking, most of us think of it as a supremely solo pursuit. You're in your head, concentrating and cogitating, all by yourself. But the science shows that if you want to improve your thinking, you need to get out of your head. Today we're going to talk about a concept called "the extended mind." Your mind isn't just in your skull: it's in your body, it's in the people around you, it's in your surroundings. The best thinking requires that you break out of what the writer David Foster Wallace called "the skull sized kingdom" and access these other resources.
  This may sound abstract, but our guest today makes it very practical. Annie Murphy Paul is an acclaimed science writer whose work has appeared in the New York Times, the Boston Globe, Scientific American, Slate, Time, and The Best American Science Writing, among many other publications. She is the author of Origins and The Cult of Personality, hailed by Malcolm Gladwell as a "fascinating new book." Currently a fellow at New America, Paul has spoken to audiences around the world about learning and cognition; her TED talk has been viewed by more than 2.6 million people. A graduate of Yale University and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, she has served as a lecturer at Yale University and as a senior advisor at their Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning. Her latest book is The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain
  In this episode, we also talk about:
  
  • How to use your surroundings to think better 
  • My favorite of the three areas of this book – thinking with our relationships
  • Why "groupthink" isn't always a bad thing (OR you can say, the benefits of thinking in groups)
  • What she called "extension inequality" – that this benefit of the extended mind isn't available to all people
  
  
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  Additional Resources: Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/2wwP-32hecgIke7HeEPhrrD9eRmZQBuJIi68ao596MsMon, 13 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- An acclaimed science writer on how to upgrade your mind by using more than your head. When you think about thinking, most of... When you think about thinking, most of us think of it as a supremely solo pursuit. You're in your head, concentrating and cogitating, all by yourself. But the science shows that if you want to improve your thinking, you need to get out of your head. Today we're going to talk about a concept called "the extended mind." Your mind isn't just in your skull: it's in your body, it's in the people around you, it's in your surroundings. The best thinking requires that you break out of what the writer David Foster Wallace called "the skull sized kingdom" and access these other resources.
  This may sound abstract, but our guest today makes it very practical. Annie Murphy Paul is an acclaimed science writer whose work has appeared in the New York Times, the Boston Globe, Scientific American, Slate, Time, and The Best American Science Writing, among many other publications. She is the author of Origins and The Cult of Personality, hailed by Malcolm Gladwell as a "fascinating new book." Currently a fellow at New America, Paul has spoken to audiences around the world about learning and cognition; her TED talk has been viewed by more than 2.6 million people. A graduate of Yale University and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, she has served as a lecturer at Yale University and as a senior advisor at their Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning. Her latest book is The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain
  In this episode, we also talk about:
  
  • How to use your surroundings to think better 
  • My favorite of the three areas of this book – thinking with our relationships
  • Why "groupthink" isn't always a bad thing (OR you can say, the benefits of thinking in groups)
  • What she called "extension inequality" – that this benefit of the extended mind isn't available to all people
  
  
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  Additional Resources: Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install]]>3443false770fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/three-buddhist-practices-for-getting-your-sh-t-together-vinny-ferraro--75225891 Vinny Ferraro is the Guiding Teacher of the Big Heart City Sangha in San Francisco and has led a weekly sitting group for almost two decades. As a fully empowered Dharma Teacher thru Spirit Rock/IMS, he has taught residential retreats at Spirit Rock, Insight Meditation Society, and the Esalen Institute. Currently, he leads Spirit Rock's Year to Live course and teaches retreats and daylongs through Big Heart City and meditation centers across the country. He is a respected leader in developing and implementing interventions for at-risk populations. leading groups in schools, juvenile halls and prisons since 1987. He has led emotional intelligence workshops for over 100,000 youth on four continents.
  
  In this episode we talk about:
  • Alignment
  • Vinny's concept of "flashing your basic goodness"
  • Noting practice
  • The deep satisfaction in not seeking satisfaction
  • Redirecting awareness
  • Being an "empathetic witness" for yourself
  • When to opt for distraction
  • Not taking what's not yours 
  • Vinny's ancestor practice
  • What is the connection between seeing our family patterns and not taking what is not ours?  
  • How loyal have we been to our suffering?
  
  
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  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/vinny-ferraro
  
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  ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/U0mZ58JhfT6juga81jl8sJT5QOCo57_UL5B8inziTbsWed, 08 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Practical advice from a straight-talking former criminal and occasionally profane dharma teacher. Vinny Ferraro is the Guiding... Vinny Ferraro is the Guiding Teacher of the Big Heart City Sangha in San Francisco and has led a weekly sitting group for almost two decades. As a fully empowered Dharma Teacher thru Spirit Rock/IMS, he has taught residential retreats at Spirit Rock, Insight Meditation Society, and the Esalen Institute. Currently, he leads Spirit Rock's Year to Live course and teaches retreats and daylongs through Big Heart City and meditation centers across the country. He is a respected leader in developing and implementing interventions for at-risk populations. leading groups in schools, juvenile halls and prisons since 1987. He has led emotional intelligence workshops for over 100,000 youth on four continents.
  
  In this episode we talk about:
  • Alignment
  • Vinny's concept of "flashing your basic goodness"
  • Noting practice
  • The deep satisfaction in not seeking satisfaction
  • Redirecting awareness
  • Being an "empathetic witness" for yourself
  • When to opt for distraction
  • Not taking what's not yours 
  • Vinny's ancestor practice
  • What is the connection between seeing our family patterns and not taking what is not ours?  
  • How loyal have we been to our suffering?
  
  
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  • Non-Preachy Ethics | Jozen Tamori Gibson
  
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/vinny-ferraro
  
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  ]]>3987false768fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-overcoming-perfectionism-thomas-curran--75225898 Whilst striving for perfection might seem logical on some level, it's not actually attainable. And the research shows it can lead to burnout, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, reduced productivity, and reduced resilience.
  Thomas Curran is a professor in the Department of Psychological and Behavioral Science at the London School of Economics and is the author of The Perfection Trap: Embracing the Power of Good Enough. 
  In this episode we talk about:
  
  • The definition of perfectionism – it's more than just high standards
  • The 3 flavors of perfectionism
  • The surprising findings on perfectionism and gender 
  • Perfectionism VS imposter syndrome 
  • The root of perfectionism 
  • The variables that lead to perfectionism 
  • Thomas' critiques on capitalism and growth mindset
  • How to actually implement mantras like "progress not perfection" and "embracing good enough"
  • 4 elements to combat imperfectionism 
  • The recipe for achieving inner abundance
  • How to make good work without caring what other people think of you?
  • And parenting and perfectionism 
  
  
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  • Dr. Mark Epstein On: How To Transform Your Neuroses Into "Little Shmoos"
  • The Zen of Therapy | Mark Epstein 
  • Weird Dreams, Family Relationships, and Collective Trauma I Dr. Mark Epstein
  
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/thomas-curran
  Additional Resources:
  • Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install
  
  ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/I-gRbOjkPSZT_PDmrLRAiQns85UYiGT8wAxehA28H1MMon, 06 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Actionable advice on working with one of the few socially acceptable vices. Whilst striving for perfection might seem logical... Whilst striving for perfection might seem logical on some level, it's not actually attainable. And the research shows it can lead to burnout, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, reduced productivity, and reduced resilience.
  Thomas Curran is a professor in the Department of Psychological and Behavioral Science at the London School of Economics and is the author of The Perfection Trap: Embracing the Power of Good Enough. 
  In this episode we talk about:
  
  • The definition of perfectionism – it's more than just high standards
  • The 3 flavors of perfectionism
  • The surprising findings on perfectionism and gender 
  • Perfectionism VS imposter syndrome 
  • The root of perfectionism 
  • The variables that lead to perfectionism 
  • Thomas' critiques on capitalism and growth mindset
  • How to actually implement mantras like "progress not perfection" and "embracing good enough"
  • 4 elements to combat imperfectionism 
  • The recipe for achieving inner abundance
  • How to make good work without caring what other people think of you?
  • And parenting and perfectionism 
  
  
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  • The Science of Failing Well | Amy Edmondson
  • Dr. Mark Epstein On: How To Transform Your Neuroses Into "Little Shmoos"
  • The Zen of Therapy | Mark Epstein 
  • Weird Dreams, Family Relationships, and Collective Trauma I Dr. Mark Epstein
  
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/thomas-curran
  Additional Resources:
  • Download the Ten...]]>4279false767fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dua-lipa-on-radical-optimism-falling-on-stage-and-writing-yourself-into-a-good-idea--75225875
  • What she means by radical optimism – and how it applied when she literally fell on stage
  • How she resists the temptation to fully armor herself
  • Her famous work ethic and packed schedule  
  • Her non-negotiable daily practices, including meditation
  • Her social media hygiene (specially, how to stay sane when nearly 80 million people follow you on Instagram alone)
  • And we have a great conversation about creativity, including how she builds psychological safety with her team in studio and on tour
  • Why she had to write 97 songs to make this one album
  • And her concept of "writing herself into a good idea" – as she says, "You have to be shit to be good." 
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  • Discomfort: A Counterintuitive Source of Hope | Sebene Selassie
      Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes   Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/dua-lipa     Additional Resources:
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   ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/HyMBdkN6JqamDKwTqb4yGLE2B_8UOxiQBDgOYM1ZUDUFri, 03 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Talking creativity and sanity with one of the world's biggest pop stars.   British-Albanian singer-songwriter Dua Lipa emerged...
• What she means by radical optimism – and how it applied when she literally fell on stage
• How she resists the temptation to fully armor herself
• Her famous work ethic and packed schedule  
• Her non-negotiable daily practices, including meditation
• Her social media hygiene (specially, how to stay sane when nearly 80 million people follow you on Instagram alone)
• And we have a great conversation about creativity, including how she builds psychological safety with her team in studio and on tour
• Why she had to write 97 songs to make this one album
• And her concept of "writing herself into a good idea" – as she says, "You have to be shit to be good." 

    Related Episodes:

• Bill Hader on Anxiety, Imposter Syndrome, and Leaning into Discomfort
• Pema Chödrön, Renowned Buddhist Nun, On Her One Non-Negotiable Happiness Strategy
• The Science of Hope | Jacqueline Mattis
• Hope Is a Skill | George Mumford
• Discomfort: A Counterintuitive Source of Hope | Sebene Selassie

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 ]]>3505false765fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-neuroscience-of-emotional-regulation-relationships-body-image-and-intuition-emma-seppala--75225833Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education and she also teaches executives at the Yale School of Management. She's been on this show before, to discuss her best-selling book The Happiness Track. And today she's back to discuss her new book, Sovereign: Reclaim Your Freedom, Energy, and Power in a Time of Distraction, Uncertainty, and Chaos. 
In this episode we talk about:

• What she means by that term, sovereign
• The neuroscience of emotion regulation
• The science of intuition – and how to work with it when you're a critical thinker
• How our past can unconsciously bind us 
• The impact of trauma
• The latest evidence for the benefits of meditation
• And how to cultivate what scientists call Positive Relational Energy

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• Three Lessons from a Happiness Researcher | Emma Seppälä
• The Scientific Case for Self-Compassion | Chris Germer
• Can You Really Trust Your Gut? | Amber Tamblyn

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]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/imyZAXJyMjVZvJfj5I2yYU4jEtWAaRkzZOmewghxuNwWed, 01 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- A research-backed plan for getting your sh*t together in every possible sphere. We're going to talk about some smart strategies...Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education and she also teaches executives at the Yale School of Management. She's been on this show before, to discuss her best-selling book The Happiness Track. And today she's back to discuss her new book, Sovereign: Reclaim Your Freedom, Energy, and Power in a Time of Distraction, Uncertainty, and Chaos. 
In this episode we talk about:

• What she means by that term, sovereign
• The neuroscience of emotion regulation
• The science of intuition – and how to work with it when you're a critical thinker
• How our past can unconsciously bind us 
• The impact of trauma
• The latest evidence for the benefits of meditation
• And how to cultivate what scientists call Positive Relational Energy

Related Episodes:

• Three Lessons from a Happiness Researcher | Emma Seppälä
• The Scientific Case for Self-Compassion | Chris Germer
• Can You Really Trust Your Gut? | Amber Tamblyn

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]]>3818false764fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-regulate-your-nervous-system-for-stress-anxiety-and-trauma-peter-levine--75225744 Content warning: This episode includes discussions of rape and violence.
In this episode we talk about:

• How to do somatic experiencing. You'll see Dan play the role of guinea pig + make weird sounds
• The difference between somatic experiencing and talk therapy
• Somatic experiencing practices we can implement into our lives
• Why some people feel horror/terror at the thought of re-occupying the body and how to overcome those fears
• What the research says – and how these practices around body awareness have gone from the fringes to entering the scientific mainstream
• And how to move through ancient wounds – and enrich our lives (whether we have trauma or not)
• Practices to fortify us in times of difficulty
• Facing mortality 

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]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/hBUke09yMNZtHOqLn0hwT3BjsTXB57mJsZ5OK6crgxwMon, 29 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- The creator of somatic experiencing shows Dan how to heal trauma through the body.   Peter A. Levine, Ph.D., has spent the past... Content warning: This episode includes discussions of rape and violence.
In this episode we talk about:

• How to do somatic experiencing. You'll see Dan play the role of guinea pig + make weird sounds
• The difference between somatic experiencing and talk therapy
• Somatic experiencing practices we can implement into our lives
• Why some people feel horror/terror at the thought of re-occupying the body and how to overcome those fears
• What the research says – and how these practices around body awareness have gone from the fringes to entering the scientific mainstream
• And how to move through ancient wounds – and enrich our lives (whether we have trauma or not)
• Practices to fortify us in times of difficulty
• Facing mortality 

Related Episodes: Become An Active Operator Of Your Nervous System | Deb Dana What Science and Buddhism Say About How to Regulate Your Own Nervous System | Deb Dana & Kaira Jewel Lingo How to Live with the Worst Things That Ever Happened to You | Stephanie Foo An Ace Therapist Gives Dan A Run For His Money | Dr. Jacob Ham How to Get Out of Your Head | Willa Blythe Baker
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]]>4070false763fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rewire-how-you-talk-to-yourself-ofosu-jones-quartey--75225893 Ofosu Jones-Quartey, a meditation teacher, author, and musician hailing from the Washington DC area brings over 17 years of experience in sharing mindfulness, meditation and self-compassion practices with the world. Holding a bachelor's degree from American University and certified by the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program, Ofosu is a graduate of the Teleos Coaching Institute and is the male voice on the Balance meditation app, reaching over 10 million subscribers. 
Ofosu leads meditation classes and retreats nationwide, having taught and led retreats at the Insight Meditation Community of Washington, The Insight Meditation Society, Spirit Rock, Brooklyn Zen Center, Cleveland Insight, Inward Bound Mindfulness and more.
As an accomplished hip hop artist under the name "Born I," Ofosu released the mindfulness-themed album "In This Moment" in 2021. His most recent album is "AMIDA", a spiritual, Lo-Fi Hip Hop album exploring life, death and his Buddhist faith.
Beyond music, Ofosu is an author, releasing his self-published children's book "You Are Enough" in 2020 and "Love Your Amazing Self" via Storey Publishing in 2022. He lives in Rockville, Maryland, with his wife and four children.
In this episode we talk about:

• The relationship between self-compassion and a successful meditation practice
• All the reasons people resist self-compassion, and his rebuttals
• Whether self-compassion is selfish
• How to do self-compassion off the cushion, including practices like journaling, written reminders, establishing accountability partners, and simple questions you can drop into your mind when all else fails
• How to do self-compassion on the cushion, including practices like body scans, metta, and a check-in practice you can use at the very start of your sits
• And how to teach self-compassion to children

Related Episodes: The Voice in Your Head | Ethan Kross

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]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/hG0xdEVkKczBBUknqFE00peg-HZyuR2sxzyptSECLb4Wed, 24 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Buddhist strategies for taming that nagging voice in your head. https://bornimusic.com/, a meditation teacher, author, and... Ofosu Jones-Quartey, a meditation teacher, author, and musician hailing from the Washington DC area brings over 17 years of experience in sharing mindfulness, meditation and self-compassion practices with the world. Holding a bachelor's degree from American University and certified by the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program, Ofosu is a graduate of the Teleos Coaching Institute and is the male voice on the Balance meditation app, reaching over 10 million subscribers. 
Ofosu leads meditation classes and retreats nationwide, having taught and led retreats at the Insight Meditation Community of Washington, The Insight Meditation Society, Spirit Rock, Brooklyn Zen Center, Cleveland Insight, Inward Bound Mindfulness and more.
As an accomplished hip hop artist under the name "Born I," Ofosu released the mindfulness-themed album "In This Moment" in 2021. His most recent album is "AMIDA", a spiritual, Lo-Fi Hip Hop album exploring life, death and his Buddhist faith.
Beyond music, Ofosu is an author, releasing his self-published children's book "You Are Enough" in 2020 and "Love Your Amazing Self" via Storey Publishing in 2022. He lives in Rockville, Maryland, with his wife and four children.
In this episode we talk about:

• The relationship between self-compassion and a successful meditation practice
• All the reasons people resist self-compassion, and his rebuttals
• Whether self-compassion is selfish
• How to do self-compassion off the cushion, including practices like journaling, written reminders, establishing accountability partners, and simple questions you can drop into your mind when all else fails
• How to do self-compassion on the cushion, including practices like body scans, metta, and a check-in practice you can use at the very start of your sits
• And how to teach self-compassion to children

Related Episodes: The Voice in Your Head | Ethan Kross

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]]>3862false761fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-self-compassion-serena-chen--75225759 GUEST BIO: Dr. Serena Chen is Professor of Psychology and the Marian E. and Daniel E. Koshland, Jr. Distinguished Chair for Innovative Teaching and Research at the University of California, Berkeley. Her research focuses on the self and identity, interpersonal relationships, and social power and influence. She is a Fellow of the Society of Personality and Social Psychology, American Psychological Association, and Association of Psychological Science. Dr. Chen was also the recipient of the Early Career Award from the International Society for Self and Identity, and the Distinguished Teaching Award from the Social Sciences Division of the University of California, Berkeley.

In this episode we talk about:

• The connection between self-compassion and authenticity
• As well as self-compassion exercises that you can incorporate into your daily life
• How self-compassion influences the desire for self improvement
• How it can lead you to be more understanding of other people 
• The connection between self-compassion and good leadership 
• And how self-compassion can apply to parenting as well as to educational realms 

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]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/UtREczvev8ciKAmcNbGP12lqhIxY9ImD2lmBz_bNDUkMon, 22 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- How self compassion works, how to practice it, and what the research says about the benefits. GUEST BIO: Dr. Serena Chen is... GUEST BIO: Dr. Serena Chen is Professor of Psychology and the Marian E. and Daniel E. Koshland, Jr. Distinguished Chair for Innovative Teaching and Research at the University of California, Berkeley. Her research focuses on the self and identity, interpersonal relationships, and social power and influence. She is a Fellow of the Society of Personality and Social Psychology, American Psychological Association, and Association of Psychological Science. Dr. Chen was also the recipient of the Early Career Award from the International Society for Self and Identity, and the Distinguished Teaching Award from the Social Sciences Division of the University of California, Berkeley.

In this episode we talk about:

• The connection between self-compassion and authenticity
• As well as self-compassion exercises that you can incorporate into your daily life
• How self-compassion influences the desire for self improvement
• How it can lead you to be more understanding of other people 
• The connection between self-compassion and good leadership 
• And how self-compassion can apply to parenting as well as to educational realms 

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]]>4267false760fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-handle-literally-anything-sebene-selassie-and-jeff-warren--75225836 Sebene Selassie describes herself as a "writer, teacher, and immigrant-weirdo." She teaches meditation on the ten percent happier app and is the author of a great book called You Belong. She's based in Brooklyn. 
Jeff Warren is also a writer and a meditation teacher. He and Dan co-wrote the book, Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics. He also hosts the Consciousness Explorers podcast. He's based in Toronto. 
If you want to be part of the show, please call in with a question or comment. The number is 508-656-0540. Or you can email us with a voice memo at podcast@tenpercent.com with a voice memo. 

Tickets for the two more Meditation Party retreats this year at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, New York are available now. The last one was a blast. Come join us for both. One is in May, the other October. 

Related Episodes: How to Stay Calm No Matter What's Happening | Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren Meditation Party: The "Sh*t Is Fertilizer" Edition | Sebene Selassie & Jeff Warren Meditation Party with Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren: Psychedelics, ADHD, Waking Up From Distraction, and Singing Without Being Self-Conscious Meditation Party: Magic, Mystery, Intuition, Tattoos, and Non-Efforting | Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren Science-Based Tools for When You're Stressed, Obsessed, or Overthinking | Dr. Jenny Taitz

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Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/med-party-howtohandle
Additional Resources: Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/jE_2x_ms3KVjD8lRxB0WkK8dSRTDOLGo_u2PUK5mi2MWed, 17 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Debating the cliche: Does everything happen for a reason? Plus, the Meditation Party crew tackles equanimity, work/life balance,... Sebene Selassie describes herself as a "writer, teacher, and immigrant-weirdo." She teaches meditation on the ten percent happier app and is the author of a great book called You Belong. She's based in Brooklyn. 
Jeff Warren is also a writer and a meditation teacher. He and Dan co-wrote the book, Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics. He also hosts the Consciousness Explorers podcast. He's based in Toronto. 
If you want to be part of the show, please call in with a question or comment. The number is 508-656-0540. Or you can email us with a voice memo at podcast@tenpercent.com with a voice memo. 

Tickets for the two more Meditation Party retreats this year at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, New York are available now. The last one was a blast. Come join us for both. One is in May, the other October. 

Related Episodes: How to Stay Calm No Matter What's Happening | Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren Meditation Party: The "Sh*t Is Fertilizer" Edition | Sebene Selassie & Jeff Warren Meditation Party with Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren: Psychedelics, ADHD, Waking Up From Distraction, and Singing Without Being Self-Conscious Meditation Party: Magic, Mystery, Intuition, Tattoos, and Non-Efforting | Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren Science-Based Tools for When You're Stressed, Obsessed, or Overthinking | Dr. Jenny Taitz

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Full Shownotes: 758fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ancient-strategies-for-managing-stress-and-anxiety-ryan-holiday--75225887 Ryan Holiday is a prolific author, whose books include The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego Is the Enemy, and Discipline is Destiny. His newest book, Right Thing, Right Now, comes out in June, and is available for pre-order now. Ryan is also the host of the Daily Stoic Podcast.

In this episode we talk about:

• The history and theory of Stoicism, and some of its big names (including a former Vice Presidential candidate)
• Premeditatio Melorem, or thinking ahead to the worst possible outcome in order to avoid it
• Memento Mori, or being aware of the inevitability of one's own death
• Amor Fati, or "loving one's fate" as a path to acceptance of reality
• Journaling as a key Stoic practice, of talking to oneself on the page
• The four Stoic values: Courage, Temperance, Justice, Wisdom
• How Stoicism and Buddhism overlap – and how they don't

Related Episodes: The Dharma of Artificial Intelligence (AI) | Jasmine Wang & Iain S. Thomas
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Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/ryan-holiday
Additional Resources: Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/eb7wPX4xWLRE9B03852h1rREj-nV2TCXaRfEhGjuLroMon, 15 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Digging into the nuts and bolts of Stoicism with one of its best-known modern proponents. Ryan Holiday is a prolific author,... Ryan Holiday is a prolific author, whose books include The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego Is the Enemy, and Discipline is Destiny. His newest book, Right Thing, Right Now, comes out in June, and is available for pre-order now. Ryan is also the host of the Daily Stoic Podcast.

In this episode we talk about:

• The history and theory of Stoicism, and some of its big names (including a former Vice Presidential candidate)
• Premeditatio Melorem, or thinking ahead to the worst possible outcome in order to avoid it
• Memento Mori, or being aware of the inevitability of one's own death
• Amor Fati, or "loving one's fate" as a path to acceptance of reality
• Journaling as a key Stoic practice, of talking to oneself on the page
• The four Stoic values: Courage, Temperance, Justice, Wisdom
• How Stoicism and Buddhism overlap – and how they don't

Related Episodes: The Dharma of Artificial Intelligence (AI) | Jasmine Wang & Iain S. Thomas
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Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/ryan-holiday
Additional Resources: Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install]]>4270false757fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-thinking-about-death-can-improve-your-life-alua-arthur--75225878 Description:  There seems to be one clear bug in the human operating system — most of us do not like talking about death. Yet when we do talk about it, it can genuinely upgrade the quality of our lives.
Our guest today is Alua Arthur, a former attorney who is now what's called a death doula, which is someone who helps guide people through the end of their lives. Through this work, she has learned some extraordinary stuff about how to live life right now. 
Alua is also the founder of Going with Grace, a death doula training and end-of-life planning organization. Her debut memoir, Briefly Perfectly Human: Making An Authentic Life By Getting Real About the End, will be released on April 16, 2024.
This conversation took place at the 2023 TED Conference in Vancouver, immediately after Alua delivered her triumphant talk, which is out now. 
Special thanks to the TED Audio Collective. You can listen to Alua's talk and other TED talks on the TED Talks Daily podcast. 
In this episode we talk about:

• How death can be a powerful motivator 
• How consistently being aware that you're going to die can be a "stress reliever" 
• The utility of imagining your ideal death
• Her view on reincarnation 
• How the concept of "healing" can sometimes be used as a weapon against ourselves 
• The importance of not leaving things unsaid 
• How "hope" at the end of life can sometimes be unhelpful
• What surprises her about death 
• How her work helped her out of her depression
• The five steps that you should take when confronting your own death 
• The harm that can sometimes result from too much medical intervention toward the end of life
• The often fraught relationship that vulnerable and marginalized people can have with the medical community 
• The benefits of thinking about what version of yourself you want to meet on your deathbed
• The death meditation that she uses when working with people 
• What to say and do when you are with somebody who is grieving 
• And a practice she calls, "The dying things exercise" 

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/Alua-Arthur-archive
Where to find Alua Arthur online:  Website: goingwithgrace.com Social Media:

• Twitter 
• Facebook 
• Instagram
• YouTube

Book Mentioned:

• Briefly Perfectly Human: Making An Authentic Life by Getting Real About the End

Other Resources Mentioned:

• Link to Alua's TED talk
• Link to Dan's TED talk
• Gail Ruben
• Glennon Doyle
• Atīśa Dīpaṃkara Śrījñāna
• Roshi Joan Halifax
• Larry Rosenberg

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]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/YBY8D-cO2PNFfnmIhm2CGhLhju9cqapzLugJWgY1qp0Wed, 10 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Death isn't the most appetizing topic, but contemplating mortality can be a massive source of motivation, perspective, and even... Description:  There seems to be one clear bug in the human operating system — most of us do not like talking about death. Yet when we do talk about it, it can genuinely upgrade the quality of our lives.
Our guest today is Alua Arthur, a former attorney who is now what's called a death doula, which is someone who helps guide people through the end of their lives. Through this work, she has learned some extraordinary stuff about how to live life right now. 
Alua is also the founder of Going with Grace, a death doula training and end-of-life planning organization. Her debut memoir, Briefly Perfectly Human: Making An Authentic Life By Getting Real About the End, will be released on April 16, 2024.
This conversation took place at the 2023 TED Conference in Vancouver, immediately after Alua delivered her triumphant talk, which is out now. 
Special thanks to the TED Audio Collective. You can listen to Alua's talk and other TED talks on the TED Talks Daily podcast. 
In this episode we talk about:

• How death can be a powerful motivator 
• How consistently being aware that you're going to die can be a "stress reliever" 
• The utility of imagining your ideal death
• Her view on reincarnation 
• How the concept of "healing" can sometimes be used as a weapon against ourselves 
• The importance of not leaving things unsaid 
• How "hope" at the end of life can sometimes be unhelpful
• What surprises her about death 
• How her work helped her out of her depression
• The five steps that you should take when confronting your own death 
• The harm that can sometimes result from too much medical intervention toward the end of life
• The often fraught relationship that vulnerable and marginalized people can have with the medical community 
• The benefits of thinking about what version of yourself you want to meet on your deathbed
• The death meditation that she uses when working with people 
• What to say and do when you are with somebody who is grieving 
• And a practice she calls, "The dying things exercise" 

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/Alua-Arthur-archive
Where to find Alua Arthur online:  Website: goingwithgrace.com Social Media:

• Twitter 
• Facebook 
• Instagram
• YouTube

Book Mentioned:

• Briefly Perfectly Human: Making An Authentic Life by Getting Real About the End

Other Resources Mentioned:

• 3068false755fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-building-the-life-you-want-arthur-brooks--75225797Build The Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier. Arthur has seen the themes of this book play out in his own life. He started his career as a classical French horn player, then got his PhD in public policy analysis, and went on to run a think tank called the American Enterprise Institute. He is currently a professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School. He also does work with The Atlantic, where he writes a column and hosts a podcast called How to Build a Happy Life. Arthur was formerly on Ten Percent Happier to discuss his book From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life. 
  In this episode we talk about:
  • Myth busting about happiness
  • The three macronutrients of happiness
  • The perils of pursuing pleasure
  • How to be effectively and wisely ambitious
  • How to ascertain if you have meaning in your life
  • How to manage your emotions
  • The difference between healthy and unhealthy envy 
  
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  • Why Dwight from The Office (Rainn Wilson) Is Calling for a "Spiritual Revolution"
  • The Upsides And Downsides Of Living A More Examined Life | Matt Harris
  
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  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/arthur-brooks-754]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/xs5fQoq6HvyvbS5w7qCzX2KoF80Raq-OCSlxGmZNdkIMon, 08 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Professor and writer Arthur Brooks on his recent book (co-authored with Oprah Winfrey):...Build The Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier. Arthur has seen the themes of this book play out in his own life. He started his career as a classical French horn player, then got his PhD in public policy analysis, and went on to run a think tank called the American Enterprise Institute. He is currently a professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School. He also does work with The Atlantic, where he writes a column and hosts a podcast called How to Build a Happy Life. Arthur was formerly on Ten Percent Happier to discuss his book From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life. 
  In this episode we talk about:
  • Myth busting about happiness
  • The three macronutrients of happiness
  • The perils of pursuing pleasure
  • How to be effectively and wisely ambitious
  • How to ascertain if you have meaning in your life
  • How to manage your emotions
  • The difference between healthy and unhealthy envy 
  
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  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/arthur-brooks-754]]>4638false754fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/myths-of-love-sex-dating-and-relationships-myisha-battle--75225837
  Description: 
  This episode was part one of our four-part series where we're counter-programming against the way Valentine's Day is often celebrated, and examining different kinds of relationships including romantic, friendship, and family. 
  Today's guest hews a bit more closely to the traditional Valentine's Day theme and will do some myth-busting around all the things we tend to get wrong when we talk about romantic relationships. 
  Myisha Battle is the author of the book, "This Is Supposed to Be Fun: How To Find Joy in Hooking Up, Settling Down, and Everything in Between." She also hosts the podcast How's Your Sex Life? Much of her public work focuses on the early stages of relationships, but in her private practice, she counsels people at all stages, and in all kinds of relationships. 
  Content Warning: Explicit language and conversations about sex. 
  In this episode we talk about:
  • Five ways to improve intimacy and connection in romantic partnership
  • The nuts and bolts of sex, and how we often get intimacy and sex confused in unhelpful ways
  • Understanding men's and women's cycles to depersonalize issues in sex and relationships
  • The myth of finding "the one"
  • The orgasm gap
  • Bromance
  • And if you're looking, tips on how to make finding a partner easier
  
  
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/myisha-battle-archive 
  
  Where to find Myisha Battle online:  Website: www.myishabattle.com/ Social Media:
  • Twitter: @MyishaBattle
  • Instagram: @MyishaBattle
  
  Book Mentioned:
  • This Is Supposed to Be Fun: How To Find Joy in Hooking Up, Settling Down, and Everything in Between 
  
  
  Other Resources Mentioned:
  • Alain de Botton's Why You Will Marry the Wrong Person 
  • The School of Life 
  • #418. How Not to Ruin Your Relationships | Drs. John & Julie Gottman
  • #213: Mating in Captivity, Esther Perel
  • #464. How to Keep Friendships From Imploding | Esther Perel
  • Half the World Has a Clitoris. Why Don't Doctors Study It?
  • Michael Vincent Miller's Intimate Terrorism
  • Esther Perel's Mating in Captivity
  
  
  Additional Resources:
  • Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install
  
  ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/DzavRdLfrXVy9gDk0UCAQBTQsFs5w8dkhkDfGkmGyM4Wed, 03 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- How our false expectations and misunderstandings about relationships can create an incalculable amount of suffering — and the...
  Description: 
  This episode was part one of our four-part series where we're counter-programming against the way Valentine's Day is often celebrated, and examining different kinds of relationships including romantic, friendship, and family. 
  Today's guest hews a bit more closely to the traditional Valentine's Day theme and will do some myth-busting around all the things we tend to get wrong when we talk about romantic relationships. 
  Myisha Battle is the author of the book, "This Is Supposed to Be Fun: How To Find Joy in Hooking Up, Settling Down, and Everything in Between." She also hosts the podcast How's Your Sex Life? Much of her public work focuses on the early stages of relationships, but in her private practice, she counsels people at all stages, and in all kinds of relationships. 
  Content Warning: Explicit language and conversations about sex. 
  In this episode we talk about:
  • Five ways to improve intimacy and connection in romantic partnership
  • The nuts and bolts of sex, and how we often get intimacy and sex confused in unhelpful ways
  • Understanding men's and women's cycles to depersonalize issues in sex and relationships
  • The myth of finding "the one"
  • The orgasm gap
  • Bromance
  • And if you're looking, tips on how to make finding a partner easier
  
  
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/myisha-battle-archive 
  
  Where to find Myisha Battle online:  Website: www.myishabattle.com/ Social Media:
  • Twitter: @MyishaBattle
  • Instagram: @MyishaBattle
  
  Book Mentioned:
  • This Is Supposed to Be Fun: How To Find Joy in Hooking Up, Settling Down, and Everything in Between 
  
  
  Other Resources Mentioned:
  • Alain de Botton's Why You Will Marry the Wrong Person 
  • The School of Life 
  • #418. How Not to Ruin Your Relationships | Drs. John & Julie Gottman
  • #213: Mating in Captivity, Esther Perel
  • #464. How to Keep Friendships From Imploding | Esther Perel
  • Half the World Has a Clitoris. Why Don't Doctors Study It?
  • Michael Vincent Miller's 3786false752fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/modern-life-is-making-you-sick-but-it-doesn-t-have-to-dr-gabor-mate--75225726 Description:  There's so much to be grateful for in modern medicine. We can all agree that we would not do as well in a world with no Advil or dentistry. And yet, our guest today, who is a renowned doctor, says modern medicine is overlooking something crucial: the pernicious impact that modern living has on our minds and bodies. In other words, we are surrounded by these hidden societal and structural sources of stress and we aren't thinking about how to treat and prevent these factors that are degrading our happiness and our immune systems. 
    Dr. Gabor Maté is a bestselling author with an expertise on everything from stress to addiction to ADHD. His latest book is called, The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture
    Content Warning: This episode has mentions of child abuse, sexual trauma, suicide and addiction
    In this episode we talk about:
    • What he means by "the myth of normal"
    • How diseases, such as autoimmune conditions, are an "artifact of civilization"
    • How to begin to tackle what Dr. Maté calls, "the social sources of illness" 
    • His definition of trauma and the difference between "big T traumatic events" and the trauma of "wounding"
    • How trauma in society is so normalized that we don't even recognize it
    • Whether the term trauma is overused
    • Why comparing suffering is a fruitless endeavor 
    • What he means by "the necessity to be disillusioned" 
    • The power and possibility of psychedelics 
    • Why he thinks we should incorporate shamanic medicine into our western medical framework
    • And what he means by "undoing self-limiting beliefs" and how these beliefs show up in our everyday lives
    
    Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/gabor-mate-archive Where to find Gabor Maté online:  Website: drgabormate.com Social Media:
    • Twitter
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
    
    Books Mentioned:
    • The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture
    • When the Body Says No: Exploring the Stress-Disease Connection
    • Scattered Minds: The Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder
    • In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction 
    • Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers
    
    
    Other Resources Mentioned:
    • The Wisdom of Trauma 
    • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Is Associated with Increased Risk of Ovarian Cancer: A Prospective and Retrospective Longitudinal Cohort Study
    • Decrease in depression symptoms is associated with longer survival in patients with metastatic breast cancer: a secondary analysis
    • Marital Status, Marital Strain, and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease or Total Mortality: The Framingham Offspring Study
    • George Engel
    • How spanking may affect brain development in children
    • The Trauma of Everyday Life by Dr. Mark Epstein
    • IntraConnected: MWe (Me + We) as the Integration of Self, Identity, and Belonging by Dr. Dan Siegel
    • A. H. Almaas
    
    Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
    Additional Resources:
    • Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install
    
    ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/qFYmeIW4blrSqW0HzwE7pNxu0k4SkTrR01rZPfyhYjEMon, 01 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Hidden sources of stress — and how to beat them. Also: the myth of normal, the necessity of being disillusioned, and the... Description:  There's so much to be grateful for in modern medicine. We can all agree that we would not do as well in a world with no Advil or dentistry. And yet, our guest today, who is a renowned doctor, says modern medicine is overlooking something crucial: the pernicious impact that modern living has on our minds and bodies. In other words, we are surrounded by these hidden societal and structural sources of stress and we aren't thinking about how to treat and prevent these factors that are degrading our happiness and our immune systems. 
    Dr. Gabor Maté is a bestselling author with an expertise on everything from stress to addiction to ADHD. His latest book is called, The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture
    Content Warning: This episode has mentions of child abuse, sexual trauma, suicide and addiction
    In this episode we talk about:
    • What he means by "the myth of normal"
    • How diseases, such as autoimmune conditions, are an "artifact of civilization"
    • How to begin to tackle what Dr. Maté calls, "the social sources of illness" 
    • His definition of trauma and the difference between "big T traumatic events" and the trauma of "wounding"
    • How trauma in society is so normalized that we don't even recognize it
    • Whether the term trauma is overused
    • Why comparing suffering is a fruitless endeavor 
    • What he means by "the necessity to be disillusioned" 
    • The power and possibility of psychedelics 
    • Why he thinks we should incorporate shamanic medicine into our western medical framework
    • And what he means by "undoing self-limiting beliefs" and how these beliefs show up in our everyday lives
    
    Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/gabor-mate-archive Where to find Gabor Maté online:  Website: drgabormate.com Social Media:
    • Twitter
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
    
    Books Mentioned:
    • The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture
    • When the Body Says No: Exploring the Stress-Disease Connection
    • Scattered Minds: The Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder
    • In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction 
    • Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers
    
    
    Other Resources Mentioned:
    • 3410false751fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-get-ahead-at-work-buddhist-style-david-nichtern--75226504Creativity, Spirituality, and Making a Buck. And he hosts a podcast by the same name. He began his career as a successful composer, producer, and guitarist. He's recorded and played with Stevie Wonder, Jerry Garcia, Lana Del Rey, Paul Simon, and others. Recently, he's become an entrepreneur, founding an online mindfulness based education platform called Dharma Moon. You can check out the video series based on his latest book, here. And on June 14, David's leading a 100 Hour Mindfulness Teacher Training. For more info, check out the Dharma Moon website. Related Episodes: Duncan Trussell on: Being a Spiritual Omnivore, Whether Psychedelics Are a Bridge to the Divine, and How the Gates of Hell Are Locked From the Inside A Buddhist Approach to Money Worries | Ethan Nichtern Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
      Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/david-nichtern
      ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/iXzypWYs-DkoOL_fYSMn6H6c4RQVqkAYTOYoDbK1tNkWed, 27 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Buddhist strategies for making money and being creative. Meditation teacher David Nichtern believes that business can be, in his...Creativity, Spirituality, and Making a Buck. And he hosts a podcast by the same name. He began his career as a successful composer, producer, and guitarist. He's recorded and played with Stevie Wonder, Jerry Garcia, Lana Del Rey, Paul Simon, and others. Recently, he's become an entrepreneur, founding an online mindfulness based education platform called Dharma Moon. You can check out the video series based on his latest book, here. And on June 14, David's leading a 100 Hour Mindfulness Teacher Training. For more info, check out the Dharma Moon website. Related Episodes: Duncan Trussell on: Being a Spiritual Omnivore, Whether Psychedelics Are a Bridge to the Divine, and How the Gates of Hell Are Locked From the Inside A Buddhist Approach to Money Worries | Ethan Nichtern Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
      Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/david-nichtern
      ]]>4167false749fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-stop-worrying-about-what-people-think-of-you-michael-gervais--75226526 In this episode we talk about:
      • A handy new acronym: FOPO, Fear of People's Opinions 
      • How the evolutionary roots of our desire for social acceptance work against us in the modern world 
      • Why caring about what others think is not the same thing as worrying about what others think 
      • The difference between a purpose-based identity and a performance-based identity 
      • The anti-FOPO power of things like: imagination, journaling, meditation, social support, and considering your mortality
      • Why focusing less on yourself can be the greatest bulwark against FOPO
      
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      • Michael Gervais in conversation with Jon Kabat-Zinn 
      
      Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
      Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/michael-gervais-returns]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/LxRJ4HPqN4xdqyu2RgziTdL4C9NP8ZP7ld8vK3jcFXcMon, 25 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Why fear of other people's opinions (FOPO) holds us back, and what to do about it.   Michael Gervais is a high performance... In this episode we talk about:
      • A handy new acronym: FOPO, Fear of People's Opinions 
      • How the evolutionary roots of our desire for social acceptance work against us in the modern world 
      • Why caring about what others think is not the same thing as worrying about what others think 
      • The difference between a purpose-based identity and a performance-based identity 
      • The anti-FOPO power of things like: imagination, journaling, meditation, social support, and considering your mortality
      • Why focusing less on yourself can be the greatest bulwark against FOPO
      
      Related Episodes:
      • Michael Gervais and Pete Carroll
      • Michael Gervais in conversation with Jon Kabat-Zinn 
      
      Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
      Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/michael-gervais-returns]]>4026false748fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-anti-hustle-pro-rest-approach-to-work-christina-wallace--75226478 Description: 
      Christina Wallace is a senior lecturer of entrepreneurship at Harvard business school, an active angel investor, and even a co-producer of Broadway musicals. Her new book is called The Portfolio Life. Her varied resume should give you an idea of what she means by this. 
      In this episode we talk about:
      • how to design a portfolio life for yourself
      • her philosophy of ambition 
      • how to create the freedom to fail
      • how to engage in sane time management.
      
      To order the revised tenth anniversary edition of 10% Happier: click here 
      For tickets to Dan Harris: Celebrating 10 Years of 10% Happier at Symphony Space: click here
      Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
      
      Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/christina-wallace
      
      Additional Resources: Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/c1wdKre3_sEk1nhpV5WRmGF30cQQJavKuNeXE6_FA74Wed, 20 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- How to build a career that is sturdy, meaningful, and doesn't burn you out. Description:  https://christinawallace.com/ is a... Description: 
      Christina Wallace is a senior lecturer of entrepreneurship at Harvard business school, an active angel investor, and even a co-producer of Broadway musicals. Her new book is called The Portfolio Life. Her varied resume should give you an idea of what she means by this. 
      In this episode we talk about:
      • how to design a portfolio life for yourself
      • her philosophy of ambition 
      • how to create the freedom to fail
      • how to engage in sane time management.
      
      To order the revised tenth anniversary edition of 10% Happier: click here 
      For tickets to Dan Harris: Celebrating 10 Years of 10% Happier at Symphony Space: click here
      Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
      
      Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/christina-wallace
      
      Additional Resources: Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install]]>4229false746fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-be-productive-without-burning-out-cal-newport--75226448
    • How overload culture wears us out and makes us less productive
    • The rise of "pseudo-productivity" in office culture 
    • The three tenets of slow productivity: do fewer things, work at a natural pace, and obsess over quality
    
    Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
    Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/cal-newport-745   Additional Resources:
    • Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install
    
    ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/s6mVP7sbmjSBtiNuYPJQBzWfEZMfAJ_HjKjpb80z4zQMon, 18 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Slow productivity: achievement without burnout. Cal Newport is a professor of computer science at Georgetown University where he...
  • How overload culture wears us out and makes us less productive
  • The rise of "pseudo-productivity" in office culture 
  • The three tenets of slow productivity: do fewer things, work at a natural pace, and obsess over quality
  
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/cal-newport-745   Additional Resources:
  • Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install
  
  ]]>4568false745fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-upsides-and-downsides-of-living-a-more-examined-life-matt-harris--75226497 Matt Harris is partner at Bain Capital Ventures, where he's developed an expertise in Fintech, or financial technology. He's also a father of six incredible children. He is 17 months younger than Dan, to the day. And as you will hear, he likes to make fun of his neurotic brother. In fact, he shows up a lot in Dan's first book, 10% Happier, mocking Dan for his budding interest in meditation.
  
  In this episode we talk about:
  • Practical tips from Joseph Goldstein
  • The books that have been integral to Matt's process
  • Tips on starting a practice. 
  • The biggest issues for meditators
  • How not to try too hard
  • How awareness of the ego impacts work,
  • The upsides and downsides of living a more examined life.
  
  
  Related Episodes:
  • Click here to listen to the previous episodes in our tenth anniversary series. 
  
  To order the revised tenth anniversary edition of 10% Happier: click here 
  For tickets to Dan Harris: Celebrating 10 Years of 10% Happier at Symphony Space: click here
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/matt-harris-743
  Additional Resources: Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/sLfqqVX23Rkwh-q_VCCEqkXTnhGjM2J0XI0VFLOZXUQWed, 13 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Do you struggle to fit meditation into a busy life? Check out this candid conversation with Dan's younger brother, Matt. Matt... Matt Harris is partner at Bain Capital Ventures, where he's developed an expertise in Fintech, or financial technology. He's also a father of six incredible children. He is 17 months younger than Dan, to the day. And as you will hear, he likes to make fun of his neurotic brother. In fact, he shows up a lot in Dan's first book, 10% Happier, mocking Dan for his budding interest in meditation.
  
  In this episode we talk about:
  • Practical tips from Joseph Goldstein
  • The books that have been integral to Matt's process
  • Tips on starting a practice. 
  • The biggest issues for meditators
  • How not to try too hard
  • How awareness of the ego impacts work,
  • The upsides and downsides of living a more examined life.
  
  
  Related Episodes:
  • Click here to listen to the previous episodes in our tenth anniversary series. 
  
  To order the revised tenth anniversary edition of 10% Happier: click here 
  For tickets to Dan Harris: Celebrating 10 Years of 10% Happier at Symphony Space: click here
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/matt-harris-743
  Additional Resources: Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install]]>4610false743fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/joseph-goldstein-on-karma-rebirth-and-other-planes-of-existence--75226435 We explore the intellectual and practical aspects of these mystical and esoteric concepts.
  Joseph Goldstein is a cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society and the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies, both in Barre, Massachusetts. He is the author of Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening, A Heart Full of Peace, One Dharma: The Emerging Western Buddhism, Insight Meditation and The Experience of Insight: A Simple and Direct Guide to Buddhist Meditation. Joseph has studied and practiced meditation since 1967 under the guidance of eminent teachers from India, Burma, and Tibet and he leads Insight Meditation retreats around the world.
  In this episode we talk about:
  • Why Joseph has become more comfortable talking about these concepts as he's gotten older
  • Why karma should not be seen as a deterministic principle that rules every aspect of our lives
  • The connection between karma and past lives
  • What he thinks about the concept of free will and how it relates to karma 
  • And why skeptics would do well to adopt a mindset characterized by the "willing suspension of disbelief" 
  
  Additional Links: Joseph's Dharma Seed Talk: Understanding Karma  Dipa Ma: The Life and Legacy of a Buddhist Master Free Will by Sam Harris IMS's Forest Refuge Program The Barre Center for Buddhist Studies
  Related Episodes:
  • Click here to listen to the previous episodes in our tenth anniversary series. 
  • Nirvana | Joseph Goldstein
  
  To order the revised tenth anniversary edition of 10% Happier: click here 
  For tickets to Dan Harris: Celebrating 10 Years of 10% Happier at Symphony Space: click here
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/joseph-goldstein-742]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/BMlOYSlFzQgMEu0OadNQhysYT02gHP8hvMG85Ub7Xd0Mon, 11 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- We explore the intellectual and practical aspects of these mystical and esoteric concepts.... We explore the intellectual and practical aspects of these mystical and esoteric concepts.
  Joseph Goldstein is a cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society and the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies, both in Barre, Massachusetts. He is the author of Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening, A Heart Full of Peace, One Dharma: The Emerging Western Buddhism, Insight Meditation and The Experience of Insight: A Simple and Direct Guide to Buddhist Meditation. Joseph has studied and practiced meditation since 1967 under the guidance of eminent teachers from India, Burma, and Tibet and he leads Insight Meditation retreats around the world.
  In this episode we talk about:
  • Why Joseph has become more comfortable talking about these concepts as he's gotten older
  • Why karma should not be seen as a deterministic principle that rules every aspect of our lives
  • The connection between karma and past lives
  • What he thinks about the concept of free will and how it relates to karma 
  • And why skeptics would do well to adopt a mindset characterized by the "willing suspension of disbelief" 
  
  Additional Links: Joseph's Dharma Seed Talk: Understanding Karma  Dipa Ma: The Life and Legacy of a Buddhist Master Free Will by Sam Harris IMS's Forest Refuge Program The Barre Center for Buddhist Studies
  Related Episodes:
  • Click here to listen to the previous episodes in our tenth anniversary series. 
  • Nirvana | Joseph Goldstein
  
  To order the revised tenth anniversary edition of 10% Happier: click here 
  For tickets to Dan Harris: Celebrating 10 Years of 10% Happier at Symphony Space: click here
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan...]]>4868false742fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-mark-epstein-on-how-to-transform-your-neuroses-into-little-shmoos--75226515
  Mark Epstein M.D., is a psychiatrist in private practice in New York City, is the author of a number of books about the interface of Buddhism and psychotherapy, including Thoughts without a Thinker, Going to Pieces without Falling Apart, Going on Being, Open to Desire, Psychotherapy without the Self, The Trauma of Everyday Life and Advice Not Given: A Guide to Getting Over Yourself. His latest work, The Zen of Therapy: Uncovering a Hidden Kindness in Life, was published in 2022 by Penguin Press. He received his undergraduate and medical degrees from Harvard University. He has been a student of vipassana meditation since 1974.
  In this episode we talk about:
  
  • The insubstantial nature of thoughts 
  • Staying present through anything without clinging or condemning. 
  • Turning down the ego and focusing on others
  • How you transform your neuroses from monsters to little shmoos. 
  • And whether 10% is the right number?
  
  Related Episodes:
  • Click here to listen to the previous episodes in our tenth anniversary series. 
  • Sam Harris on: Vipassana vs. Dzogchen, Looking for the Looker, and Psychic Powers
  
  
  To order the revised tenth anniversary edition of 10% Happier: click here 
  For tickets to Dan Harris: Celebrating 10 Years of 10% Happier at Symphony Space: click here
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/mark-epstein-10th
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  ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/7XWcwgRIefZwHxdV4-J9DMMykoeGWVChKSJS4Ay9pT4Wed, 06 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- A Buddhist psychiatrist (and one of the key players in Dan's meditation career) talks about the overlap between Freud and the...
  Mark Epstein M.D., is a psychiatrist in private practice in New York City, is the author of a number of books about the interface of Buddhism and psychotherapy, including Thoughts without a Thinker, Going to Pieces without Falling Apart, Going on Being, Open to Desire, Psychotherapy without the Self, The Trauma of Everyday Life and Advice Not Given: A Guide to Getting Over Yourself. His latest work, The Zen of Therapy: Uncovering a Hidden Kindness in Life, was published in 2022 by Penguin Press. He received his undergraduate and medical degrees from Harvard University. He has been a student of vipassana meditation since 1974.
  In this episode we talk about:
  
  • The insubstantial nature of thoughts 
  • Staying present through anything without clinging or condemning. 
  • Turning down the ego and focusing on others
  • How you transform your neuroses from monsters to little shmoos. 
  • And whether 10% is the right number?
  
  Related Episodes:
  • Click here to listen to the previous episodes in our tenth anniversary series. 
  • Sam Harris on: Vipassana vs. Dzogchen, Looking for the Looker, and Psychic Powers
  
  
  To order the revised tenth anniversary edition of 10% Happier: click here 
  For tickets to Dan Harris: Celebrating 10 Years of 10% Happier at Symphony Space: click here
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/mark-epstein-10th
  Additional Resources:
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  ]]>4306false740fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-meditation-retreats-but-were-afraid-to-ask-spring-washam-and-dan-s-close-friend-zev-borow--75226506Spring Washam is the author of two books, A Fierce Heart: Finding Strength, Courage and Wisdom in Any Moment and The Spirit of Harriet Tubman: Awakening from the Underground. She is also one of the founding teachers at the East Bay Meditation Center and is the founder of Lotus Vine Journeys, a one-of-a-kind organization that blends indigenous healing practices with Buddhist wisdom for transformative retreats in South America.
  In this episode we talk about:
  • Whether or not you're a bad meditator if you don't go on a retreat
  • What the specifics of a retreat entails
  • How you stay silent for days on end
  • And how to actually get into a meditation retreat
  
  
  Related Episodes:
  • Click here to listen to the previous episodes in our tenth anniversary series. 
  
  To order the revised tenth anniversary edition of 10% Happier: click here 
  For tickets to Dan Harris: Celebrating 10 Years of 10% Happier at Symphony Space: click here
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/spring-washam-zev-borow
  Additional Resources: Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/pEhr-Oq_Im9-tIxtoQ3rXBufvDPvTKELF2h2p4NakJsMon, 04 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Am I a bad meditator if I don't go on a retreat? What do they entail? How do I stay silent for days on end? How do I get into...Spring Washam is the author of two books, A Fierce Heart: Finding Strength, Courage and Wisdom in Any Moment and The Spirit of Harriet Tubman: Awakening from the Underground. She is also one of the founding teachers at the East Bay Meditation Center and is the founder of Lotus Vine Journeys, a one-of-a-kind organization that blends indigenous healing practices with Buddhist wisdom for transformative retreats in South America.
  In this episode we talk about:
  • Whether or not you're a bad meditator if you don't go on a retreat
  • What the specifics of a retreat entails
  • How you stay silent for days on end
  • And how to actually get into a meditation retreat
  
  
  Related Episodes:
  • Click here to listen to the previous episodes in our tenth anniversary series. 
  
  To order the revised tenth anniversary edition of 10% Happier: click here 
  For tickets to Dan Harris: Celebrating 10 Years of 10% Happier at Symphony Space: click here
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/spring-washam-zev-borow
  Additional Resources: Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install]]>4058false739fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/here-s-what-i-learned-from-writing-a-whole-book-about-meditation-dan-harris--75226499 ---
  New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- The tables have turned: Dan is interviewed by two of his producers.   This is the kickoff episode of our upcoming series celebrating the 10th anniversary of Dan's book, where two of Dan's producers, DJ Cashmere and Lauren Smith, interview him.   We talk about the story behind the book, what it was like to have a panic attack on national television, why Dan decided to admit it publicly, how the success of the book utterly transformed his life, and what he learned… Both while writing the book and subsequently.   We talk about concepts such as "Respond, not react," why our faults aren't our fault (but they are our responsibility), and whether we all have the capacity to change. DJ and Lauren will even weigh in on how they think Dan's doing on the score.   To order the revised tenth anniversary edition of 10% Happier: click here    For tickets to Dan Harris: Celebrating 10 Years of 10% Happier at Symphony Space: click here   Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes   Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/736-10th-anniversary   Additional Resources:
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   ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/C7mzq16MKToBECHCHdzwat24kI2_ugLVMRmSA7rjEM4Mon, 26 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0000bgtEditor's Note (March 2026): This episode contains a brief reference to Deepak Chopra. Since this episode was published, documents released by the Department of Justice have revealed Deepak Chopra's connection to Jeffrey Epstein. We find these... ---
  New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- The tables have turned: Dan is interviewed by two of his producers.   This is the kickoff episode of our upcoming series celebrating the 10th anniversary of Dan's book, where two of Dan's producers, DJ Cashmere and Lauren Smith, interview him.   We talk about the story behind the book, what it was like to have a panic attack on national television, why Dan decided to admit it publicly, how the success of the book utterly transformed his life, and what he learned… Both while writing the book and subsequently.   We talk about concepts such as "Respond, not react," why our faults aren't our fault (but they are our responsibility), and whether we all have the capacity to change. DJ and Lauren will even weigh in on how they think Dan's doing on the score.   To order the revised tenth anniversary edition of 10% Happier: click here    For tickets to Dan Harris: Celebrating 10 Years of 10% Happier at Symphony Space: click here   Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes   Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/736-10th-anniversary   Additional Resources:
  • Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install
   ]]>4270false736fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-effective-communication-charles-duhigg--75226400 Charles Duhigg is a Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and author of the bestselling The Power of Habit and Smarter Faster Better. His new book is called Supercommunicators.
  In this episode we talk about:
  
  • How he defines super communicator 
  • The four rules for a meaningful conversation 
  • How and when to deploy vulnerability 
  • How to transform shallow questions into deep ones
  • The fast friends procedure 
  • And how to form the habits of becoming a supercommunicator 
  
  Related Episodes:
  • Dan Clurman and Mudita Nisker on communication
  • Daniel Goleman on emotional intelligence and optimal performance
  
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  For tickets to Dan Harris: Celebrating 10 Years of 10% Happier at Symphony Space: click here
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/charles-duhigg
  Additional Resources:
  • Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install
  
  ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/hb_4K_EUfeUP3ZLKG2CW9NWRaVo8O8FbH6qma8cespwWed, 21 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- The four rules for a meaningful conversation, when to be vulnerable, and how to form the habits of becoming a supercommunicator.... Charles Duhigg is a Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and author of the bestselling The Power of Habit and Smarter Faster Better. His new book is called Supercommunicators.
  In this episode we talk about:
  
  • How he defines super communicator 
  • The four rules for a meaningful conversation 
  • How and when to deploy vulnerability 
  • How to transform shallow questions into deep ones
  • The fast friends procedure 
  • And how to form the habits of becoming a supercommunicator 
  
  Related Episodes:
  • Dan Clurman and Mudita Nisker on communication
  • Daniel Goleman on emotional intelligence and optimal performance
  
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  For tickets to Dan Harris: Celebrating 10 Years of 10% Happier at Symphony Space: click here
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/charles-duhigg
  Additional Resources:
  • Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install
  
  ]]>4089false734fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-generosity-why-it-makes-you-happier-and-how-to-do-it-effectively-it-doesn-t-need-to-involve-money-chris-anderson--75226401 How to cultivate a generosity mindset— and make a good thing less boring.
  Chris Anderson is the curator of TED. He is the author of New York Times bestseller TED Talks and has overseen the introduction of, among others, the TEDx program, the TED-Ed initiative, and the Audacious Project, a bold new philanthropic model to inspire change at scale. His newest book, Infectious Generosity: The Ultimate Idea Worth Spreading, is out now. 
  In this episode we talk about:
  • How to create a generosity mindset
  • The audacious and daunting goal he recommends for annual giving
  • And the promise of the Internet as a tool to dramatically amplify human kindness
  
  
  Related Episodes: Adam Grant, The Benefits of Generosity Generosity | Bonus Talk with Norman Fischer
  For tickets to Dan Harris: Celebrating 10 Years of 10% Happier at Symphony Space: click here
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  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/chris-anderson]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/_NnuMTX19XCl2LLFjrImHV6UZBSEpd2UNS5ewwk1oVAMon, 19 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- How to cultivate a generosity mindset— and make a good thing less boring. https://www.infectiousgenerosity.org/ is the... How to cultivate a generosity mindset— and make a good thing less boring.
  Chris Anderson is the curator of TED. He is the author of New York Times bestseller TED Talks and has overseen the introduction of, among others, the TEDx program, the TED-Ed initiative, and the Audacious Project, a bold new philanthropic model to inspire change at scale. His newest book, Infectious Generosity: The Ultimate Idea Worth Spreading, is out now. 
  In this episode we talk about:
  • How to create a generosity mindset
  • The audacious and daunting goal he recommends for annual giving
  • And the promise of the Internet as a tool to dramatically amplify human kindness
  
  
  Related Episodes: Adam Grant, The Benefits of Generosity Generosity | Bonus Talk with Norman Fischer
  For tickets to Dan Harris: Celebrating 10 Years of 10% Happier at Symphony Space: click here
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/chris-anderson]]>4407false733fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-antidote-to-autopilot-john-r-miles--75226456Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life. In this episode we talk about:
  • A visualization technique for setting your priorities
  • Why "autopilot" is the wrong metaphor for an unlived life
  • The five "transition points" on "the journey to becoming passion struck" 
  
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/john-r-miles]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/A1xoP18aZyP3ZR5fPrD-lkxB1-KaR8aK72N6Ir3J_iEFri, 16 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0000bgtThree tools for living a "passion-struck" life. John R Miles is a former naval officer and corporate titan who has made it his business to study what it means to find passion and purpose in your life. He is the host of the Passion Struck Podcast and...Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life. In this episode we talk about:
  • A visualization technique for setting your priorities
  • Why "autopilot" is the wrong metaphor for an unlived life
  • The five "transition points" on "the journey to becoming passion struck" 
  
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/john-r-miles]]>563false728bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-stay-calm-no-matter-what-s-happening-sebene-selassie-and-jeff-warren--75226544You Belong. She's based in Brooklyn.  Jeff Warren is also a writer and a meditation teacher. He and Dan co-wrote the book, Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics. He also hosts the Consciousness Explorers podcast. He's based in Toronto.  Tickets for the two more Meditation Party retreats this year at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, New York are available now. The last one was a blast. Come join us for both. One is in May, the other October.  For tickets to Dan Harris: Celebrating 10 Years of 10% Happier at Symphony Space: click here Related Episodes: Meditation Party: The "Sh*t Is Fertilizer" Edition | Sebene Selassie & Jeff Warren Meditation Party with Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren: Psychedelics, ADHD, Waking Up From Distraction, and Singing Without Being Self-Conscious Meditation Party: Magic, Mystery, Intuition, Tattoos, and Non-Efforting | Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren Nirvana | Joseph Goldstein  A More Relaxed Way to Meditate | Alexis Santos 
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/medparty-omega]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/2N8cl4V77mFPemgXbc4hOn0m2VWOWjucj8eYAOLcI1wWed, 14 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- A master class in equanimity. It's the latest installment of our Meditation Party series. Live from Omega. Sebene Selassie...You Belong. She's based in Brooklyn.  Jeff Warren is also a writer and a meditation teacher. He and Dan co-wrote the book, Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics. He also hosts the Consciousness Explorers podcast. He's based in Toronto.  Tickets for the two more Meditation Party retreats this year at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, New York are available now. The last one was a blast. Come join us for both. One is in May, the other October.  For tickets to Dan Harris: Celebrating 10 Years of 10% Happier at Symphony Space: click here Related Episodes: Meditation Party: The "Sh*t Is Fertilizer" Edition | Sebene Selassie & Jeff Warren Meditation Party with Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren: Psychedelics, ADHD, Waking Up From Distraction, and Singing Without Being Self-Conscious Meditation Party: Magic, Mystery, Intuition, Tattoos, and Non-Efforting | Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren Nirvana | Joseph Goldstein  A More Relaxed Way to Meditate | Alexis Santos 
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/medparty-omega]]>2824false731fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/science-based-tools-for-when-you-re-stressed-obsessed-or-overthinking-dr-jenny-taitz--75226505 Simple tools you can knit into your life both for when you're actively freaking out, and for preventing future trips down the anxiety toilet. 
  Dr. Jenny Taitz is a clinical psychologist and an assistant clinical professor in psychiatry at the University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Taitz completed her fellowship in psychology at Yale University School of Medicine and achieved board certifications in both cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. Her new book, Stress Resets: How to Soothe Your Body and Mind in Minutes, is out now. 
  In this episode we talk about:
  • The difference between stress and anxiety
  • Jenny's take on the use of benzodiazepines
  • What she means by, "negative core beliefs", and how to untangle ourselves from them
  • How to prepare in advance for stressful situations
  • The benefit of giving yourself a deliberate panic attack
  • And why stress, while uncomfortable, is actually part of a healthy and meaningful life
  
  
  Additional Links:  How to Be Single and Happy by Dr. Jenny Taitz Breathe • Calm down • Meditate  Three-Minute Breathing Space
  Related Episodes: Can Anxiety Be a Gift? | Dr. David Rosmarin Zach Braff On: Anxiety, Sobriety, Insomnia, Grief, Social Media, and the Meaning of the Tattoo on His Wrist
  For tickets to Dan Harris: Celebrating 10 Years of 10% Happier at Symphony Space: click here
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/jenny-taitz-730]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/aHjyrDWUvIlhex12w56v-dR60a-JIYe9pBuNgi9bksMMon, 12 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Simple tools you can knit into your life both for when you're actively freaking out, and for preventing future trips down the... Simple tools you can knit into your life both for when you're actively freaking out, and for preventing future trips down the anxiety toilet. 
  Dr. Jenny Taitz is a clinical psychologist and an assistant clinical professor in psychiatry at the University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Taitz completed her fellowship in psychology at Yale University School of Medicine and achieved board certifications in both cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. Her new book, Stress Resets: How to Soothe Your Body and Mind in Minutes, is out now. 
  In this episode we talk about:
  • The difference between stress and anxiety
  • Jenny's take on the use of benzodiazepines
  • What she means by, "negative core beliefs", and how to untangle ourselves from them
  • How to prepare in advance for stressful situations
  • The benefit of giving yourself a deliberate panic attack
  • And why stress, while uncomfortable, is actually part of a healthy and meaningful life
  
  
  Additional Links:  How to Be Single and Happy by Dr. Jenny Taitz Breathe • Calm down • Meditate  Three-Minute Breathing Space
  Related Episodes: Can Anxiety Be a Gift? | Dr. David Rosmarin Zach Braff On: Anxiety, Sobriety, Insomnia, Grief, Social Media, and the Meaning of the Tattoo on His Wrist
  For tickets to Dan Harris: Celebrating 10 Years of 10% Happier at Symphony Space: click here
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/jenny-taitz-730]]>3982false730fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-not-to-ruin-your-relationships-drs-john-julie-gottman--75226552 World-renowned for his work on marital stability and divorce prediction, Dr. John Gottman has conducted over 40 years of breakthrough research with thousands of couples. He is the co-founder of The Gottman Institute and Affective Software Inc. as well as author of over 200 published academic articles and author or co-author of more than 40 books, including The New York Times bestseller The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work. 
  Dr. Julie Gottman is the Co-Founder and President of The Gottman Institute and Co-Founder of Affective Software, Inc. A highly respected clinical psychologist and author, she is sought internationally by media and organizations as an expert advisor on marriage, domestic violence, gay and lesbian adoption, same-sex marriage, and parenting issues. She is the co-creator of the immensely popular The Art and Science of Love weekend workshop for couples and she also co-designed the national clinical training program in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. 
  In this episode we talk about:
  • how to talk (and listen) to your partner in moments of conflict
  • what to do before you start trying to solve a problem together
  • why "there's no such thing as constructive criticism" 
  • the details of John's research findings, which have allowed him to predict with stunning accuracy whether a couple will get divorced
  • how the Gottmans themselves do when it comes to operationalizing their findings/advice
  • how and why betrayal occurs
  • when a couple should consider separating 
  • the role mindfulness can play in healthy relationships
  • and the role of humor in relationships.
  
  
  
  Related Episodes:
  • Six Buddhist Strategies for Getting Along Better with Everyone | Sister True Dedication
  • The Science of Emotional Intelligence | Daniel Goleman
  • Improving Your Relationships - Buddhist Style | Martine Batchelor
  
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes For tickets to Dan Harris: Celebrating 10 Years of 10% Happier at Symphony Space: click here
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/gottmans-418-rerun
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  ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/4VoQhJGo7MxXT9l0NJestFuCjnPdyBDzku-ieq24dSMWed, 07 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- What 40 years of research tells us about how to cultivate good relationships in our lives. World-renowned for his work on... World-renowned for his work on marital stability and divorce prediction, Dr. John Gottman has conducted over 40 years of breakthrough research with thousands of couples. He is the co-founder of The Gottman Institute and Affective Software Inc. as well as author of over 200 published academic articles and author or co-author of more than 40 books, including The New York Times bestseller The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work. 
  Dr. Julie Gottman is the Co-Founder and President of The Gottman Institute and Co-Founder of Affective Software, Inc. A highly respected clinical psychologist and author, she is sought internationally by media and organizations as an expert advisor on marriage, domestic violence, gay and lesbian adoption, same-sex marriage, and parenting issues. She is the co-creator of the immensely popular The Art and Science of Love weekend workshop for couples and she also co-designed the national clinical training program in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. 
  In this episode we talk about:
  • how to talk (and listen) to your partner in moments of conflict
  • what to do before you start trying to solve a problem together
  • why "there's no such thing as constructive criticism" 
  • the details of John's research findings, which have allowed him to predict with stunning accuracy whether a couple will get divorced
  • how the Gottmans themselves do when it comes to operationalizing their findings/advice
  • how and why betrayal occurs
  • when a couple should consider separating 
  • the role mindfulness can play in healthy relationships
  • and the role of humor in relationships.
  
  
  
  Related Episodes:
  • Six Buddhist Strategies for Getting Along Better with Everyone | Sister True Dedication
  • The Science of Emotional Intelligence | Daniel Goleman
  • Improving Your Relationships - Buddhist Style | Martine Batchelor
  
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular...]]>4088false727fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fight-right-the-science-of-healthy-conflict-drs-john-and-julie-gottman--75226481Fight Right: How Successful Couples Turn Conflict Into Connection is the name of a new book by esteemed guests Dr. John Gottman and Dr. Julie Gottman. They are the co-Founders of The Gottman Institute and have completed over 40 years of research with more than 3,000 couples. John is the researcher; Julie the clinician. They have written several books together, including Eight Dates and The Love Prescription. Even though the majority of the Gottmans' research is on couples, the advice is applicable to all types of relationships.   In this episode we talk about:
  • The three principle conflict styles
  • Why we often don't understand what it is we're fighting about
  • Perpetual problems vs. Solvable problems
  • Why the first three minutes of an argument are key 
  • The simple sentence to use at the beginning of an argument
  • How to downregulate defensiveness in an argument
  • Why the Gottmans' believe there is no such thing as constructive criticism
  • Why apologizing quickly isn't always the right move
  • When a fight might spell the end 
  
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  • Dan Savage on how to handle disappointment in your relationships, how to get better at sex, and why "a couple" is an Illusion
  • Lori Brotto on mindful sex
  • Devon and Craig Hase on how not to be a hot mess
  • Myisha Battle on love, sex, dating, and relationship myths
  
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes For tickets to Dan Harris: Celebrating 10 Years of 10% Happier at Symphony Space: click here
  Full Shownotes: http://tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/gottmans-726
  ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/67Iw6tl9cFinvsut0sAhPH2q8I_x6vHOJ_LH8zA9QpkMon, 05 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0000bgtConflict doesn't have to suck. These iconic relationship researchers tell us how.  https://bookshop.org/a/96317/9780593579657 is the name of a new book by esteemed guests Dr. John Gottman and Dr. Julie Gottman. They are the co-Founders of...Fight Right: How Successful Couples Turn Conflict Into Connection is the name of a new book by esteemed guests Dr. John Gottman and Dr. Julie Gottman. They are the co-Founders of The Gottman Institute and have completed over 40 years of research with more than 3,000 couples. John is the researcher; Julie the clinician. They have written several books together, including Eight Dates and The Love Prescription. Even though the majority of the Gottmans' research is on couples, the advice is applicable to all types of relationships.   In this episode we talk about:
  • The three principle conflict styles
  • Why we often don't understand what it is we're fighting about
  • Perpetual problems vs. Solvable problems
  • Why the first three minutes of an argument are key 
  • The simple sentence to use at the beginning of an argument
  • How to downregulate defensiveness in an argument
  • Why the Gottmans' believe there is no such thing as constructive criticism
  • Why apologizing quickly isn't always the right move
  • When a fight might spell the end 
  
  Related Episodes:
  • Dan Savage on how to handle disappointment in your relationships, how to get better at sex, and why "a couple" is an Illusion
  • Lori Brotto on mindful sex
  • Devon and Craig Hase on how not to be a hot mess
  • Myisha Battle on love, sex, dating, and relationship myths
  
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes For tickets to Dan Harris: Celebrating 10 Years of 10% Happier at Symphony Space: click here
  Full Shownotes: http://tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/gottmans-726
  ]]>3986false726fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-the-puzzler-with-a-j-jacobs-dan-harris--75226385my guest on Ten Percent Happier at the beginning of December. His new book, also called The Puzzler, is all about his exploration of the world of puzzles – everything from word games to jigsaw puzzles to Sudoku and beyond – and how what he calls "the puzzle mindset" can really improve your life. So then he asked me to be his guest on The Puzzler, a daily podcast that he hosts, with so-called "celebrity" guests trying to do puzzles. I've said before that I'm not really a puzzle guy, but A.J. is a delight and it was a lot of fun getting to be on his show – and that's the episode we're sharing with you today. You can find "The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs" wherever you get your podcasts. And thanks, A.J., for having me.  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes For tickets to Dan Harris: Celebrating 10 Years of 10% Happier at Symphony Space: click here
  Additional Resources:
  • Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install
  
  ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/TZLE_HAnefcfXl9TQf6ojBBvRVHkk7-_LmtPf5a6E2UFri, 02 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- We're dropping a fun little treat in your feed today: it's an episode of The Puzzler, a new podcast from writer A.J. Jacobs, who...my guest on Ten Percent Happier at the beginning of December. His new book, also called The Puzzler, is all about his exploration of the world of puzzles – everything from word games to jigsaw puzzles to Sudoku and beyond – and how what he calls "the puzzle mindset" can really improve your life. So then he asked me to be his guest on The Puzzler, a daily podcast that he hosts, with so-called "celebrity" guests trying to do puzzles. I've said before that I'm not really a puzzle guy, but A.J. is a delight and it was a lot of fun getting to be on his show – and that's the episode we're sharing with you today. You can find "The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs" wherever you get your podcasts. And thanks, A.J., for having me.  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes For tickets to Dan Harris: Celebrating 10 Years of 10% Happier at Symphony Space: click here
  Additional Resources:
  • Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install
  
  ]]>791false721bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-breathing-james-nestor--75226503 At times, self-improvement can seem like a never-ending hallway filled with limitless shame and insufficiency. So when something as simple as the breath falls into this category, it seems only natural to meet that news with some resistance. Our guest today, James Nestor, argues that many of us, of all things, are breathing incorrectly but that by fixing our breathing, it can help with both physical and psychological ailments.
  Nestor is a science journalist who wrote a book called, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, which spent 18 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and was translated into more than 35 languages.
  In this episode we talk about:
  • How Nestor got interested in breathing in the first place
  • Why we are the worst breathers in the animal kingdom
  • The importance of posture
  • The deleterious effects of mouth breathing
  • Why we need to chew more
  • The relationship between breathing and anxiety
  • The relationship between breathing and sleep
  • And we dive into a variety of breathing exercises
  
  Where to find James Nestor online: Website: www.mrjamesnestor.com Social Media:
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  
  Book Mentioned:
  • Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art
  
  Other Resources Mentioned:
  • Daniel E. Lieberman
  • The Wim Hof Method
  • Dr. Stanislav Grof and holotropic breathwork
  • Dr. Richard P. Brown
  • Matthew P. Walker
  • More on Kundalini Yoga and Breathing
  • Sudarshan Kriya
  • Dr. Herbert Benson and tummo breathing technique
  
  
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  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes For tickets to Dan Harris: Celebrating 10 Years of 10% Happier at Symphony Space: click here
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/james-nestor-rerun
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  ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/ox4rftOG8uubOdDBKoo-qsY6bmRSWlBqrWpVK4AScesWed, 31 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- You may be breathing wrong. Here's how to fix it.  At times, self-improvement can seem like a never-ending hallway filled with... At times, self-improvement can seem like a never-ending hallway filled with limitless shame and insufficiency. So when something as simple as the breath falls into this category, it seems only natural to meet that news with some resistance. Our guest today, James Nestor, argues that many of us, of all things, are breathing incorrectly but that by fixing our breathing, it can help with both physical and psychological ailments.
  Nestor is a science journalist who wrote a book called, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, which spent 18 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and was translated into more than 35 languages.
  In this episode we talk about:
  • How Nestor got interested in breathing in the first place
  • Why we are the worst breathers in the animal kingdom
  • The importance of posture
  • The deleterious effects of mouth breathing
  • Why we need to chew more
  • The relationship between breathing and anxiety
  • The relationship between breathing and sleep
  • And we dive into a variety of breathing exercises
  
  Where to find James Nestor online: Website: www.mrjamesnestor.com Social Media:
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  
  Book Mentioned:
  • Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art
  
  Other Resources Mentioned:
  • Daniel E. Lieberman
  • The Wim Hof Method
  • Dr. Stanislav Grof and holotropic breathwork
  • Dr. Richard P. Brown
  • Matthew P. Walker
  • More on Kundalini Yoga and Breathing
  • Sudarshan Kriya
  • Dr. Herbert Benson and tummo breathing technique
  
  
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  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our 4075false724fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dan-savage-on-how-to-handle-disappointment-in-your-relationships-how-to-get-better-at-sex-and-why-a-couple-is-an-illusion--75226479
• How to handle disappointment and jealousy
• How to get better at sex
• Why so many couples lose their spark and what to do about it
• How to date in the era of apps
• Why it's so hard for straight couples to talk about sex
• Dan's contention that the idea of a 'couple' is an illusion

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• Lori Brotto on mindful sex
• Devon and Craig Hase on how not to be a hot mess
• Myisha Battle on love, sex, dating, and relationship myths

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Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/dan-savage-723
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/pXUdu-dm5CHIW0o8Bs1hyZ6QfV3d35GgVT2OVWWeOhkMon, 29 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Dan Savage has been writing the popular sex-advice column Savage Love for over thirty years. He also hosts the Savage Lovecast...

How to handle disappointment and jealousy

How to get better at sex

Why so many couples lose their spark and what to do about it

How to date in the era of apps

Why it's so hard for straight couples to talk about sex

Dan's contention that the idea of a 'couple' is an illusion

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• Lori Brotto on mindful sex
• Devon and Craig Hase on how not to be a hot mess
• Myisha Battle on love, sex, dating, and relationship myths

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Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/dan-savage-723
]]>4445false723fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-quitting-how-when-and-why-to-do-it-julia-keller--75226480 Julia Keller is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, novelist, and playwright. She has a Ph.D. in English Literature from The Ohio State University and has taught at Princeton University, the University of Chicago, and the University of Notre Dame, and was a Nieman Fellow at Harvard University. She was the chief book critic at The Chicago Tribune for many years before quitting the world of daily journalism to write books. 

In this episode we talk about:

• The history behind why quitting gets such a bad rap 
• What happens in our brains when we quit 
• Why we don't give enough credit to quitting
• The myth of perseverance 
• How to talk to our children about healthy quitting
• The power of having a community of quitters

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• The Myth of the Dream Job | Simone Stolzoff
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Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/julia-keller
Additional Resources: Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/apk2D4nfALxxCF3vL_jMEvvDj0bGap-SeeIPvaBOzzoWed, 24 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Sometimes perseverance is overrated. An argument for strategic quitting. Julia Keller is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist,... Julia Keller is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, novelist, and playwright. She has a Ph.D. in English Literature from The Ohio State University and has taught at Princeton University, the University of Chicago, and the University of Notre Dame, and was a Nieman Fellow at Harvard University. She was the chief book critic at The Chicago Tribune for many years before quitting the world of daily journalism to write books. 

In this episode we talk about:

• The history behind why quitting gets such a bad rap 
• What happens in our brains when we quit 
• Why we don't give enough credit to quitting
• The myth of perseverance 
• How to talk to our children about healthy quitting
• The power of having a community of quitters

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• The Myth of the Dream Job | Simone Stolzoff
• How To Find Meaningful Work in a Rapidly Changing World | Bruce Feiler

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Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/julia-keller
Additional Resources: Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install]]>3827false720fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-rescuing-your-attention-span-gloria-mark--75226520Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity In this episode we talked about:

• Four myths about attention and technology
• The problem with frequent task-switching
• The surprising (to me) value of rote or mindless activities
• How to recognize when we are most distracted 
• How to design your day based on your attentional resources
• How practicing forethought can help boost our attention and focus 
• And Her thoughts on digital detoxes 

This episode is part of the latest installment of an occasional series we do, called Sanely Ambitious. If you missed last week's episodes, go check them out. We talked about the science of optimal performance, and also the science of failure, meaning how to fail well. Coming up on Wednesday we're gonna talk about what the research says about when to quit, not just your job, but any endeavor. We will put links in the show notes.
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Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/gloria-mark]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/rcn-0sSEDLC3B6czxmnmwnAfYLFcTowrba4XbROYdh4Mon, 22 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Our ability to focus is not lost, it's just changing. Here's what we can adapt. Here's a horrifying fact: the average attention...Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity In this episode we talked about:

• Four myths about attention and technology
• The problem with frequent task-switching
• The surprising (to me) value of rote or mindless activities
• How to recognize when we are most distracted 
• How to design your day based on your attentional resources
• How practicing forethought can help boost our attention and focus 
• And Her thoughts on digital detoxes 

This episode is part of the latest installment of an occasional series we do, called Sanely Ambitious. If you missed last week's episodes, go check them out. We talked about the science of optimal performance, and also the science of failure, meaning how to fail well. Coming up on Wednesday we're gonna talk about what the research says about when to quit, not just your job, but any endeavor. We will put links in the show notes.
Related Episodes: The Science of Optimal Performance—at Work and Beyond | Daniel Goleman The Science of Failing Well | Amy Edmondson
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Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/gloria-mark]]>4340false719fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-failing-well-amy-edmondson--75226522 Amy C. Edmondson is the Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at the Harvard Business School. Her latest book is called the Right Kind of Wrong. Her research examines psychological safety and teaming within and between organizations.

In this episode we talk about:

• The problems of shame, perfectionism, and social media
• How not to get caught up in analysis paralysis 
• The importance of self-compassion and a growth mindset
• The benefits of worrying with someone else
• Why redundancy is your friend
• How to discuss failure without assigning blame
• Why accepting your smallness can be freeing
• Taking the time to learn from failure
• The cognitive framework: stop, challenge, and choose
• How to have a healthier relationships with anxiety and failure
• Creating a culture of psychological safety
• Recognizing that not everybody in society has the same permission to take risks 

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Self-Compassion Ain't Always Soft | Kristin Neff
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Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/amy-edmondson-2023
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• Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install

]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/hTXPk-9Khki1e-pwf-LJPTdLQKv-F-DaPBwtppO4LrYWed, 17 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. ---- A Harvard Business School professor discusses how to get good at "intelligent failure." https://amycedmondson.com/ is the... Amy C. Edmondson is the Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at the Harvard Business School. Her latest book is called the Right Kind of Wrong. Her research examines psychological safety and teaming within and between organizations.

In this episode we talk about:

• The problems of shame, perfectionism, and social media
• How not to get caught up in analysis paralysis 
• The importance of self-compassion and a growth mindset
• The benefits of worrying with someone else
• Why redundancy is your friend
• How to discuss failure without assigning blame
• Why accepting your smallness can be freeing
• Taking the time to learn from failure
• The cognitive framework: stop, challenge, and choose
• How to have a healthier relationships with anxiety and failure
• Creating a culture of psychological safety
• Recognizing that not everybody in society has the same permission to take risks 

Related Episodes:
Self-Compassion Ain't Always Soft | Kristin Neff
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Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/amy-edmondson-2023
Additional Resources:

• Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install

]]>4121false717fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-optimal-performance-at-work-and-beyond-daniel-goleman--75226428 If you have any degree of ambition, one of the things you probably think about is how to perform at your best, or somewhere close, every day. How to keep your energy up. How to get into flow. How to stay focused and productive. How to play well with others.
Daniel Goleman— his friends call him Danny—-has been thinking and writing about optimal performance for decades. He's perhaps best known for his book, Emotional Intelligence. He's a Harvard trained psychologist who also wrote in the New York Times for a while. And in his youth, he spent many years studying meditation in Asia, alongside many of today's most intellectual meditation teachers like Joseph Goldstein and Sharon Salzberg.
He's got a new book called Optimal: How to Sustain Personal and Organizational Excellence Every Day, co-written with Cary Cherniss. In this episode we talk about:

• How to train your mind for optimal states
• How to reduce burnout
• How to develop and deploy empathy in a work setting
• How to give feedback
• A productivity hack that involves only doing the easy stuff
• The 4 parts of emotional intelligence—and how to get better at each
• And the future of EI in a world of AI

This episode kicks off the latest installment of our occasional series, Sanely Ambitious. Over the next two weeks, we will be posting episodes on: how to focus in the midst of a pandemic of distraction, how to fail well, and when to quit. It's a great lineup. 
Daniel Goleman's online Emotional Intelligence Program
Related Episodes: A Radical Approach to Productivity, Self-Compassion Series | Jocelyn K. Glei #494. How to Speak Clearly, Calmly, and Without Alienating People | Dan Clurman and Mudita Nisker The Science of Emotional Intelligence | Daniel Goleman #523. A Masterclass in Handling Yourself When Things Suck | Tsoknyi Rinpoche and Daniel Goleman #436. Brené Brown Says You're Doing Feelings Wrong

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Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/daniel-goleman-716]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/57AEskAM05XcvcKwbAclZtwlK0KNKjVqRZn1yat4YZYMon, 15 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- How to boost productivity, empathy, and focus, while reducing burnout. From the godfather of Emotional Intelligence.  If you... If you have any degree of ambition, one of the things you probably think about is how to perform at your best, or somewhere close, every day. How to keep your energy up. How to get into flow. How to stay focused and productive. How to play well with others.
Daniel Goleman— his friends call him Danny—-has been thinking and writing about optimal performance for decades. He's perhaps best known for his book, Emotional Intelligence. He's a Harvard trained psychologist who also wrote in the New York Times for a while. And in his youth, he spent many years studying meditation in Asia, alongside many of today's most intellectual meditation teachers like Joseph Goldstein and Sharon Salzberg.
He's got a new book called Optimal: How to Sustain Personal and Organizational Excellence Every Day, co-written with Cary Cherniss. In this episode we talk about:

• How to train your mind for optimal states
• How to reduce burnout
• How to develop and deploy empathy in a work setting
• How to give feedback
• A productivity hack that involves only doing the easy stuff
• The 4 parts of emotional intelligence—and how to get better at each
• And the future of EI in a world of AI

This episode kicks off the latest installment of our occasional series, Sanely Ambitious. Over the next two weeks, we will be posting episodes on: how to focus in the midst of a pandemic of distraction, how to fail well, and when to quit. It's a great lineup. 
Daniel Goleman's online Emotional Intelligence Program
Related Episodes: A Radical Approach to Productivity, Self-Compassion Series | Jocelyn K. Glei #494. How to Speak Clearly, Calmly, and Without Alienating People | Dan Clurman and Mudita Nisker The Science of Emotional Intelligence | Daniel Goleman #523. A Masterclass in Handling Yourself When Things Suck | Tsoknyi Rinpoche and Daniel Goleman #436. Brené Brown Says You're Doing Feelings Wrong

Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, 4074false716fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/glennon-doyle-is-rethinking-her-relationship-to-social-media-hustle-culture-intuition-her-body-and-her-parents--75226475 Glennon Doyle is an author, activist, and the founder of Together Rising. She hosts the We Can Do Hard Things podcast and wrote the #1 New York Times bestseller Untamed, a Reese's Book Club selection, which has sold nearly three million copies. 
Photo Credit: Alexandra Hedison
In this episode we talk about:

• The concept of embodiment
• Undoing harmful deep conditioning around hustle and diet culture
• The role of Internal Family Systems in Glennon's life

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• You Don't Have to be Miserable While Doing Important Work | adrienne maree brown
• How To End The War With Your Body | Sonya Renee Taylor
• The Anti-Diet | Evelyn Tribole

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Additional Resources:

• Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install

]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/LJyW8j9bxXYAUuSSiEJ-lshXbXgABLE7tbO6TzLnPagFri, 12 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. ---- The author/podcaster talks about her nonnegotiables at a delicate time in her life. Glennon Doyle is an author, activist, and... Glennon Doyle is an author, activist, and the founder of Together Rising. She hosts the We Can Do Hard Things podcast and wrote the #1 New York Times bestseller Untamed, a Reese's Book Club selection, which has sold nearly three million copies. 
Photo Credit: Alexandra Hedison
In this episode we talk about:

• The concept of embodiment
• Undoing harmful deep conditioning around hustle and diet culture
• The role of Internal Family Systems in Glennon's life

Related Episodes:

• You Don't Have to be Miserable While Doing Important Work | adrienne maree brown
• How To End The War With Your Body | Sonya Renee Taylor
• The Anti-Diet | Evelyn Tribole

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Additional Resources:

• Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install

]]>2839false714fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-stop-obsessing-over-your-body-and-eat-sanely-in-a-toxic-culture-virginia-sole-smith--75226457Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture and The Eating Instinct: Food Culture, Body Image and Guilt in America. She also writes the Burnt Toast newsletter, hosts the Burnt Toast Podcast, and frequently contributes to The New York Times and other publications.
In this episode we talk about:

• The actual connections between health and body size
• The severe limitations of many of the most popular approaches to weight loss
• Nuanced strategies for disentangling from diet culture
• How to exercise without a hidden agenda of trying to wrench your body into a specific shape
• The idea that food doesn't have a moral value
• The relationship between men, exercise, food, and diet culture
• How our kids are getting caught up in diet culture, and what parents can do about it
• What Virginia's smartest critic would say about her contentions
• Her take on Ozempic

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• Dharma teacher Cara Lai on mindfulness and exercise
• Jud Brewer on "The Hunger Habit"
• Evelyn Tribole on "The Anti-Diet"

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/virginia-sole-smith]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/sbvSM29Vprek38EVQuVF9sxtbf6ChPKmO2H56Sv85woWed, 10 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Plus, provocative and practical ideas about actually enjoying exercise, the real relationship between weight and health, the...Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture and The Eating Instinct: Food Culture, Body Image and Guilt in America. She also writes the Burnt Toast newsletter, hosts the Burnt Toast Podcast, and frequently contributes to The New York Times and other publications.
In this episode we talk about:

• The actual connections between health and body size
• The severe limitations of many of the most popular approaches to weight loss
• Nuanced strategies for disentangling from diet culture
• How to exercise without a hidden agenda of trying to wrench your body into a specific shape
• The idea that food doesn't have a moral value
• The relationship between men, exercise, food, and diet culture
• How our kids are getting caught up in diet culture, and what parents can do about it
• What Virginia's smartest critic would say about her contentions
• Her take on Ozempic

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Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/virginia-sole-smith]]>4442false713fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-why-you-eat-when-you-re-not-hungry-and-how-to-stop-judson-brewer--75226407 In this episode we talk about:

• The scientific evidence behind Dr. Jud's approach 
• The difference between satisfaction and contentment
• The difference between hedonic and homeostatic hunger
• Why changing behavior may not require you to dig into your past
• "Unforced freedom of choice"
• The "bigger better offer"
• The "pleasure plateau"
• Habits vs. addictions
• "The hunger test" 
• The Buddha's advice on eating
• Whether or not we can still eat gummy worms

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• Dr. Jud's anxiety Q&A
• Dr. Jud on anxiety as a habit
• Dr. Jud on addiction and bad habits
• Evelyn Tribole on intuitive eating

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/jud-brewer-hunger]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/zbssEaYHjjfnYK3snIJcuRBFPDU0Vcc_hk0qNZ1JZDAMon, 08 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Dr. Jud breaks down how habits work and how to change them. Plus, insights on stress, boredom, mindfulness, pleasure,... In this episode we talk about:

• The scientific evidence behind Dr. Jud's approach 
• The difference between satisfaction and contentment
• The difference between hedonic and homeostatic hunger
• Why changing behavior may not require you to dig into your past
• "Unforced freedom of choice"
• The "bigger better offer"
• The "pleasure plateau"
• Habits vs. addictions
• "The hunger test" 
• The Buddha's advice on eating
• Whether or not we can still eat gummy worms

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• Dr. Jud's anxiety Q&A
• Dr. Jud on anxiety as a habit
• Dr. Jud on addiction and bad habits
• Evelyn Tribole on intuitive eating

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/jud-brewer-hunger]]>4419false712fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-keep-going-when-things-get-hard-bryan-stevenson--75226517 In this episode we talk about:

• Bryan's "non-negotiables," including exercise, music, and mindfulness
• The necessity of "proximity"
• How he manages fear, anger, and hatred
• How he cultivates hope and faith in the face of overwhelming odds

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Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/bryan-stevenson]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/-R4Bp_KgBwydqUvoJBjHt7m2G7PFX1sDA7He0fUfj6kFri, 05 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Have you already bailed on your resolutions? Where are you on your other life goals? This episode is a master class on sticking... In this episode we talk about:

• Bryan's "non-negotiables," including exercise, music, and mindfulness
• The necessity of "proximity"
• How he manages fear, anger, and hatred
• How he cultivates hope and faith in the face of overwhelming odds

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Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/bryan-stevenson]]>3803false710fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pema-chodron-renowned-buddhist-nun-on-her-one-non-negotiable-happiness-strategy--75226498 Pema Chödrön was born Deirdre Blomfield-Brown in New York City. In her mid-thirties, Ani Pema met and studied with Lama Chime Rinpoche, becoming a novice nun in 1974 in London. She received ordination from His Holiness the Sixteenth Karampa during that time. Pema first met her root guru, the teacher with whom she had the most profound connection, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, in 1972, and she studied closely with him until his death in 1987. In 1984, at the behest of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Ani Pema moved from Boulder, Colorado to Cape Breton, Nova Scotia to be the director of Gampo Abbey. She currently teaches throughout the United States and Canada and continues her studies and meditative retreat under the guidance of Venerable Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche.
In this episode we talk about:

• How to deal with difficult people and set boundaries
• Having a sense of humor about our own foibles and failings 
• Keeping a sense of ok-ness in the face of whatever happens 
• Why coming from a place of love doesn't preclude us from getting angry or standing up for what we believe in
• Keeping a sense of humor when we're setting intentions or taking a vow so we don't set ourselves up for failure
• The actual language of the Bodhisattva vow and why admitting how vast and impossible it is to achieve can actually be empowering
• Why putting others first doesn't mean leaving yourself out of the equation 
• How healing yourself can affect your relationships with other people and create a virtuous circle 
• Taking a "one person at a time" approach to suffering

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Full Shownotes:https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/pema-chodron-2024]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/67k9SOZuR_cB9dJ0NOGh4OW76UEETBJZMVNO4GJn1lkWed, 03 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Chödrön also talks about how to deal with difficult people, set boundaries, and keep a sense of humor in the face of our human... Pema Chödrön was born Deirdre Blomfield-Brown in New York City. In her mid-thirties, Ani Pema met and studied with Lama Chime Rinpoche, becoming a novice nun in 1974 in London. She received ordination from His Holiness the Sixteenth Karampa during that time. Pema first met her root guru, the teacher with whom she had the most profound connection, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, in 1972, and she studied closely with him until his death in 1987. In 1984, at the behest of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Ani Pema moved from Boulder, Colorado to Cape Breton, Nova Scotia to be the director of Gampo Abbey. She currently teaches throughout the United States and Canada and continues her studies and meditative retreat under the guidance of Venerable Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche.
In this episode we talk about:

• How to deal with difficult people and set boundaries
• Having a sense of humor about our own foibles and failings 
• Keeping a sense of ok-ness in the face of whatever happens 
• Why coming from a place of love doesn't preclude us from getting angry or standing up for what we believe in
• Keeping a sense of humor when we're setting intentions or taking a vow so we don't set ourselves up for failure
• The actual language of the Bodhisattva vow and why admitting how vast and impossible it is to achieve can actually be empowering
• Why putting others first doesn't mean leaving yourself out of the equation 
• How healing yourself can affect your relationships with other people and create a virtuous circle 
• Taking a "one person at a time" approach to suffering

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Full Shownotes:https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/pema-chodron-2024]]>3563false709fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-start-restart-or-upgrade-your-meditation-practice-a-master-class-jon-kabat-zinn--75226513 Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD, is professor of medicine emeritus at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Back in the 1970s, he came up with something called Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, or MBSR, which is a secular way of teaching Buddhist meditation. He's written many books, including Full Catastrophe Living; Wherever You Go, There You Are; and Coming to Our Senses. His latest book is called Mindfulness Meditation for Pain Relief.

In this episode we talk about:

• The nitty gritty practicalities of starting a practice
• How he's learned to be more relaxed about his practice—including advocating for meditating in bed  
• How to practice being fully present with no agenda 
• How investigating your motivations—something most people don't do— can help you be more mindful 
• How to practice letting go of "the story of me"

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Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/jon-kabat-zinn-2024]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/tVdAV7lgG_jMv5e5JeqTUhKHgVPA8Ji1T3zVuKaZLjsMon, 01 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Kabat-Zinn on the nitty gritty practicalities of starting a practice, being fully present with no agenda, and letting go of "the... Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD, is professor of medicine emeritus at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Back in the 1970s, he came up with something called Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, or MBSR, which is a secular way of teaching Buddhist meditation. He's written many books, including Full Catastrophe Living; Wherever You Go, There You Are; and Coming to Our Senses. His latest book is called Mindfulness Meditation for Pain Relief.

In this episode we talk about:

• The nitty gritty practicalities of starting a practice
• How he's learned to be more relaxed about his practice—including advocating for meditating in bed  
• How to practice being fully present with no agenda 
• How investigating your motivations—something most people don't do— can help you be more mindful 
• How to practice letting go of "the story of me"

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Tripping Out with a Legend: Jon Kabat-Zinn on Pain vs. Suffering, Rethinking Your Anxiety, and the Buddha's Teaching in a Single Sentence Jon Kabat-Zinn | Meditation as a Love Affair Jon Kabat-Zinn, Creator of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
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Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/jon-kabat-zinn-2024]]>3973false708fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bill-hader-on-anxiety-imposter-syndrome-and-leaning-into-discomfort--75226454 Bill Hader has made the transition from being a master of stand-out characters and impressions on eight seasons of Saturday Night Life to becoming a true multi-hyphenate by creating, directing, writing, producing and starring as a burned-out assassin trying to break into Hollywood as an actor in HBO's award-winning and critically lauded dark comedy, Barry.
In this episode we talk about:

• How Bill deals with anxiety
• His panic attack on live television
• His love of directing and the importance of having the right collaborators

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Additional Resources: Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/WVb4Asg4wcR4i2V9qv5nf5Zf_ATRUNLo_m2gTAcCrzAFri, 29 Dec 2023 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- The star of SNL and Barry discusses how he channels his anxiety into his work. Plus, an imitation of Joseph Goldstein. Bill... Bill Hader has made the transition from being a master of stand-out characters and impressions on eight seasons of Saturday Night Life to becoming a true multi-hyphenate by creating, directing, writing, producing and starring as a burned-out assassin trying to break into Hollywood as an actor in HBO's award-winning and critically lauded dark comedy, Barry.
In this episode we talk about:

• How Bill deals with anxiety
• His panic attack on live television
• His love of directing and the importance of having the right collaborators

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Additional Resources: Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install]]>3777false706fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/esther-perel-on-the-one-thing-that-will-improve-the-quality-of-your-life--75226546 Esther Perel is a psychotherapist and bestselling author. She has a therapy practice in New York City and serves as an organizational consultant for Fortune 500 companies around the world. Her TED Talks have garnered more than 40 million views and her books, Mating in Captivity and The State of Affairs, are huge bestsellers. Esther is also the host of the hit podcast Where Should We Begin?
In this episode we talk about:

• How to get around the obstacles that hinder connection with other people 
• The role of conflict in relationships and why we shouldn't be afraid of it
• Ways to get better at experiencing anxiety or discomfort so that you can better handle the ups and downs of life
• And the simple thing you can do right now to make yourself happier 

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Esther Perel: Turning Conflict Into Connection Esther Perel on the Other A.I.: Artificial Intimacy (SXSW 2023)
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Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/esther-perel-non-negotiables
Additional Resources: Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/TSOBFbMj4jhKSbXotss9PswXtVG-qNTN7PeGFpQhHt8Wed, 27 Dec 2023 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. ---- The renowned psychotherapist talks about the importance of accountability in generosity in her own life, and the one thing you... Esther Perel is a psychotherapist and bestselling author. She has a therapy practice in New York City and serves as an organizational consultant for Fortune 500 companies around the world. Her TED Talks have garnered more than 40 million views and her books, Mating in Captivity and The State of Affairs, are huge bestsellers. Esther is also the host of the hit podcast Where Should We Begin?
In this episode we talk about:

• How to get around the obstacles that hinder connection with other people 
• The role of conflict in relationships and why we shouldn't be afraid of it
• Ways to get better at experiencing anxiety or discomfort so that you can better handle the ups and downs of life
• And the simple thing you can do right now to make yourself happier 

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Esther Perel: Turning Conflict Into Connection Esther Perel on the Other A.I.: Artificial Intimacy (SXSW 2023)
Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, 3120false705fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-making-and-keeping-new-year-s-resolutions-hal-hershfield--75226533 Hal Hershfield is a professor of marketing, behavioral decision-making, and psychology at UCLA's Anderson School of Management, and the author of Your Future Self: How to Make Tomorrow Better Today. His research on future selves has been featured in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, as well as the Harvard Business Review and Psychology Today. 
In this episode we talk about:

• What he means by a future self, and why thinking about your future self will help you make better decisions
• How to think about your future self without neglecting the present moment
• The importance of commitment devices, and what they are — including some which you can even adopt right now
• The importance of breaking down big goals to make them achievable
• How to reframe commitments so that you actually stick to them
• The role of mental time travel to help you actually do what you say you want to do

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Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/hal-hershfield
Additional Resources:

• Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install

]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/MAs-fEePwN_cSef7pff9wlIIXH0_u8Vwgj40zlMRtVAMon, 25 Dec 2023 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. ---- A leading behavioral psychologist reveals practical strategies to help you actually make the changes you want to make this new... Hal Hershfield is a professor of marketing, behavioral decision-making, and psychology at UCLA's Anderson School of Management, and the author of Your Future Self: How to Make Tomorrow Better Today. His research on future selves has been featured in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, as well as the Harvard Business Review and Psychology Today. 
In this episode we talk about:

• What he means by a future self, and why thinking about your future self will help you make better decisions
• How to think about your future self without neglecting the present moment
• The importance of commitment devices, and what they are — including some which you can even adopt right now
• The importance of breaking down big goals to make them achievable
• How to reframe commitments so that you actually stick to them
• The role of mental time travel to help you actually do what you say you want to do

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Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/hal-hershfield
Additional Resources:

• Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install

]]>3917false704fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-actually-be-present-matthew-brensilver--75226488 Matthew Brensilver, MSW, PhD, teaches retreats at the Insight Retreat Center, Spirit Rock and other Buddhist centers.He was previously program director for Mindful Schools and for more than a decade, was a core teacher at Against the Stream Buddhist Meditation Society. Before committing to teach meditation full-time, he spent years doing research on addiction pharmacotherapy at the UCLA Center for Behavioral and Addiction Medicine. Each summer, he lectures at UCLA's Mindful Awareness Research Center on the intersections between mindfulness, science and psychotherapy. Matthew is the co-author of two books about meditation during adolescence and continues to be interested in the unfolding dialogue between Buddhism and science.
In this episode we talk about:

• What being present actually means 
• What to do when Buddhist teachings or meditation instructions feel out of reach
• What to do when a memory arises in meditation, especially a difficult one 
• The brain's, at times, exhausting, evolutionarily wired tendency toward constant prediction
• The benefits of going on meditation retreats
• Distinguishing between true alarms and false alarms

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Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/matthew-brensilver-rerun-2023
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/HV5Qr_uaFK5cx4-CJAyFzFdoF9fumqM23RuyGtaIFSAFri, 22 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Tackling one of the best known contemplative clichés: being in the present moment and "inhabiting the now."... Matthew Brensilver, MSW, PhD, teaches retreats at the Insight Retreat Center, Spirit Rock and other Buddhist centers.He was previously program director for Mindful Schools and for more than a decade, was a core teacher at Against the Stream Buddhist Meditation Society. Before committing to teach meditation full-time, he spent years doing research on addiction pharmacotherapy at the UCLA Center for Behavioral and Addiction Medicine. Each summer, he lectures at UCLA's Mindful Awareness Research Center on the intersections between mindfulness, science and psychotherapy. Matthew is the co-author of two books about meditation during adolescence and continues to be interested in the unfolding dialogue between Buddhism and science.
In this episode we talk about:

• What being present actually means 
• What to do when Buddhist teachings or meditation instructions feel out of reach
• What to do when a memory arises in meditation, especially a difficult one 
• The brain's, at times, exhausting, evolutionarily wired tendency toward constant prediction
• The benefits of going on meditation retreats
• Distinguishing between true alarms and false alarms

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Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/matthew-brensilver-rerun-2023
]]>3945false702fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/for-the-burned-out-fried-and-exhausted-emily-amelia-nagoski--75226537 Emily Nagoski is the award-winning author of the New York Times bestseller Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life. She has a MS in counseling and a PhD in health behavior, both from Indiana University. She's also the co-author of Burnout: The Secret To Unlocking The Stress Cycle.   
Amelia Nagoski holds a DMA in conducting from the University of Connecticut. An assistant professor and coordinator of music at Western New England University, she regularly presents educational sessions discussing the application of communications science and psychological research for audiences of other professional musicians, including "Beyond Burnout Prevention: Embodied Wellness for Conductors." She is the co-author of Burnout: The Secret To Unlocking The Stress Cycle

In this episode we talk about:

• The three characteristics of burnout
• The difference between addressing stressful circumstances in our lives and dealing with the actual physical experience of stress
• What they call the "real enemy"
• How to create a "bubble of love"
• The evidence-based interventions you can try right away 

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Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/nagoski-2023-rerun
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/wzICZ_dRHjwQzcSqCoImw-kPK2OSztoBuNKCCC6-0nIWed, 20 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- A slew of evidence-based, ready-to-try-today interventions we can use to "complete the stress cycle."... Emily Nagoski is the award-winning author of the New York Times bestseller Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life. She has a MS in counseling and a PhD in health behavior, both from Indiana University. She's also the co-author of Burnout: The Secret To Unlocking The Stress Cycle.   
Amelia Nagoski holds a DMA in conducting from the University of Connecticut. An assistant professor and coordinator of music at Western New England University, she regularly presents educational sessions discussing the application of communications science and psychological research for audiences of other professional musicians, including "Beyond Burnout Prevention: Embodied Wellness for Conductors." She is the co-author of Burnout: The Secret To Unlocking The Stress Cycle

In this episode we talk about:

• The three characteristics of burnout
• The difference between addressing stressful circumstances in our lives and dealing with the actual physical experience of stress
• What they call the "real enemy"
• How to create a "bubble of love"
• The evidence-based interventions you can try right away 

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Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/nagoski-2023-rerun
]]>4251false701fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-training-your-attention-dr-amishi-jha--75226519 Dr. Amishi Jha is a professor of psychology at the University of Miami. She serves as the Director of Contemplative Neuroscience for the Mindfulness Research and Practice Initiative, which she co-founded in 2010. Dr Jha is the author of the national bestseller, Peak Mind. 
In this episode we talk about:

• What peak mind is
• Why meta awareness is important to practice and achieve peak mind
• The suite of mindfulness-based attention training practices
• Why humans developed attention in the first place
• Using the flashlight and floodlight metaphors to help us understand different types of attention
• The mental pushup for attention: focus, notice, and redirect
• The attention benefits for high stress populations who engage in contemplatives practices
• Multitasking vs. monotasking
• The real life and death consequences of confirmation bias
• Part of the reason why we may be experiencing a crisis of attention 
• Giving our mind the freedom to choose where it goes next

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Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/amishi-jha-rerun-2023
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Qbpi2bPxjPpnjNHnDizD3S9knvTtv2iUUJTFezy0Y3gMon, 18 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- How to stay focused, fight distraction, and function at your peak. https://amishi.com/ is a professor of psychology at the... Dr. Amishi Jha is a professor of psychology at the University of Miami. She serves as the Director of Contemplative Neuroscience for the Mindfulness Research and Practice Initiative, which she co-founded in 2010. Dr Jha is the author of the national bestseller, Peak Mind. 
In this episode we talk about:

• What peak mind is
• Why meta awareness is important to practice and achieve peak mind
• The suite of mindfulness-based attention training practices
• Why humans developed attention in the first place
• Using the flashlight and floodlight metaphors to help us understand different types of attention
• The mental pushup for attention: focus, notice, and redirect
• The attention benefits for high stress populations who engage in contemplatives practices
• Multitasking vs. monotasking
• The real life and death consequences of confirmation bias
• Part of the reason why we may be experiencing a crisis of attention 
• Giving our mind the freedom to choose where it goes next

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Why You Can't Pay Attention - And How to Think Deeply Again | Johann Hari
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]]>4277false700fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-ways-to-get-over-yourself-pascal-auclair--75226539 Pascal Auclair has been immersed in the study and practice of Buddhist teachings since 1997. He has participated in retreats in Asia and America with renowned masters from both monastic and secular backgrounds. Pascal completed four years of teacher training with Joseph Goldstein and Jack Kornfield of the Insight Meditation Society in Massachusetts and Spirit Rock Meditation Center in California. Pascal teaches mainly in North America and Europe. He is one of the founding members of True North Insight, where he teaches and acts as a mentor.
In this episode we talk about:

• How the five aggregates got Auclair hooked on Buddhist practice and philosophy
• The five aggregates as a way to work with difficulty
• Living with the non-negotiable prospect of dying
• Paying attention to pleasant, unpleasant, and neutral feeling tone
• Meditation training as a way to understand that experiences are conditional

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Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/pascal-auclair-rerun-2023]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/fsUr3pvdVtqxMm4mX6eKmt21QBg7sVEx6HBSXZNlz9MFri, 15 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Understanding the Buddhist concept of "the five aggregates." https://www.pascalauclair.org/#apropos has been immersed in the... Pascal Auclair has been immersed in the study and practice of Buddhist teachings since 1997. He has participated in retreats in Asia and America with renowned masters from both monastic and secular backgrounds. Pascal completed four years of teacher training with Joseph Goldstein and Jack Kornfield of the Insight Meditation Society in Massachusetts and Spirit Rock Meditation Center in California. Pascal teaches mainly in North America and Europe. He is one of the founding members of True North Insight, where he teaches and acts as a mentor.
In this episode we talk about:

• How the five aggregates got Auclair hooked on Buddhist practice and philosophy
• The five aggregates as a way to work with difficulty
• Living with the non-negotiable prospect of dying
• Paying attention to pleasant, unpleasant, and neutral feeling tone
• Meditation training as a way to understand that experiences are conditional

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Seven Buddhist Ingredients for a Happy Mind | Pascal Auclair Dharma Seed
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Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/pascal-auclair-rerun-2023]]>4193false698fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-happier-with-gretchen-rubin-the-happiness-project-revisited--75226502You can learn more and sign up here—plus, get 30% off through December 31st with code THPR30DEC.

]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/o2kW5wLKDOeLUXeDhFArH0-T96kOBP-m9hxjDl2g2N4Fri, 15 Dec 2023 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Next year marks the fifteenth anniversary of Gretchen Rubin's #1 New York Times bestselling book, The Happiness Project. To...You can learn more and sign up here—plus, get 30% off through December 31st with code THPR30DEC.

]]>764false694bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-anti-diet-evelyn-tribole--75226465Evelyn Tribole, MS, RD, CEDRD-S is an award-winning registered dietitian, with a nutrition counseling practice in Newport Beach, California. She has written ten books including the bestsellers Healthy Homestyle Cooking and Intuitive Eating (co-author). Her newest book is the Intuitive Eating Workbook: Ten Principles for Nourishing a Healthy Relationship with Food.   In this episode we talk about:  

• How meditation practice and intuitive eating are similar
• The difference between mindful eating and intuitive eating
• Why gentle nutrition is the last principle of intuitive eating
• How to rethink negative body image
• Why you can't tell how healthy a person is by looking at their body
• Why it's important not to talk about food in moralistic terms
• How to make peace with and rethink our relationship with food

    Related Episodes: How to Embrace the Anti-Diet | Christy Harrison   Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes   Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/evelyn-tribole-rerun-2023  ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/M0rr6qMrn124fwdMXUYBxL1tgTt0BVKfX2NwkeM2jWYWed, 13 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- The interview that changed the way Dan relates to food.    https://www.evelyntribole.com/, MS, RD, CEDRD-S is an award-winning...Evelyn Tribole, MS, RD, CEDRD-S is an award-winning registered dietitian, with a nutrition counseling practice in Newport Beach, California. She has written ten books including the bestsellers Healthy Homestyle Cooking and Intuitive Eating (co-author). Her newest book is the Intuitive Eating Workbook: Ten Principles for Nourishing a Healthy Relationship with Food.   In this episode we talk about:  

• How meditation practice and intuitive eating are similar
• The difference between mindful eating and intuitive eating
• Why gentle nutrition is the last principle of intuitive eating
• How to rethink negative body image
• Why you can't tell how healthy a person is by looking at their body
• Why it's important not to talk about food in moralistic terms
• How to make peace with and rethink our relationship with food

    Related Episodes: How to Embrace the Anti-Diet | Christy Harrison   Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes   Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/evelyn-tribole-rerun-2023  ]]>4963false697fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-set-boundaries-nedra-glover-tawwab--75226551Nedra Glover Tawwab, MSW, LCSW, is the author of bestsellers Drama Free and Set Boundaries, Find Peace. She is a licensed therapist, and sought-after relationship expert and has practiced relationship therapy for 15 years. Tawwab is the founder and owner of the group therapy practice, Kaleidoscope Counseling. 
In this episode we talk about:

• The definition of boundaries
• Leading with love when it comes to boundary setting
• Tawwab's taxonomy of boundaries
• How to summon the courage to set and maintain boundaries, even when it's hard
• How to respect other people's boundaries, even when they aren't clear about what they might be 

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Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/nedra-glover-tawwab-2023-rerun]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/QRtzHm0Fy_SuIQj7ZPhH0hSydvfRjU_tTMbtQrldRk4Mon, 11 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- A comprehensive strategy for setting and maintaining boundaries—and respecting other people's boundaries....Nedra Glover Tawwab, MSW, LCSW, is the author of bestsellers Drama Free and Set Boundaries, Find Peace. She is a licensed therapist, and sought-after relationship expert and has practiced relationship therapy for 15 years. Tawwab is the founder and owner of the group therapy practice, Kaleidoscope Counseling. 
In this episode we talk about:

• The definition of boundaries
• Leading with love when it comes to boundary setting
• Tawwab's taxonomy of boundaries
• How to summon the courage to set and maintain boundaries, even when it's hard
• How to respect other people's boundaries, even when they aren't clear about what they might be 

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Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/nedra-glover-tawwab-2023-rerun]]>3508false696fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kelly-ripa-on-the-upside-of-anxiety-the-case-for-marriage-counseling-and-growing-older-in-public--75226528 Kelly Ripa is one of the most powerful voices in media with a career at ABC spanning over 30 years. She's the author of the NY Times Bestseller, Long-Winded Short Stories and the host of her new podcast "Let's Talk Off-Camera" on Stitcher Podcasts.
In this episode we talk about:

• What it's like to work with her husband 
• The value of marriage counseling, even when you're not on the cusp of divorce
• Her resistance to meditation, and what she does instead
• The upsides of anxiety
• Her surprising fear of public speaking
• Menopause and the whole idea of "growing old gracefully," whatever that means

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]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/_YLc0KRZBv50eGLUyCalySQgoNMNR2PXj_dWoVAs_gQFri, 08 Dec 2023 08:00:00 +0000bgtThe longtime TV host and actor talks about working onscreen with her husband, her fear of public speaking, and what she does instead of sitting meditation. Kelly Ripa is one of the most powerful voices in media with a career at ABC spanning over 30... Kelly Ripa is one of the most powerful voices in media with a career at ABC spanning over 30 years. She's the author of the NY Times Bestseller, Long-Winded Short Stories and the host of her new podcast "Let's Talk Off-Camera" on Stitcher Podcasts.
In this episode we talk about:

• What it's like to work with her husband 
• The value of marriage counseling, even when you're not on the cusp of divorce
• Her resistance to meditation, and what she does instead
• The upsides of anxiety
• Her surprising fear of public speaking
• Menopause and the whole idea of "growing old gracefully," whatever that means

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• Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install

]]>3361false690fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sam-harris-on-vipassana-vs-dzogchen-looking-for-the-looker-and-psychic-powers--75226471 Sam Harris is a neuroscientist, philosopher, and author of five New York Times best sellers. His work covers a wide range of topics—neuroscience, moral philosophy, religion, meditation practice, political polarization, rationality—but generally focuses on how a growing understanding of ourselves and the world is changing our sense of how we should live. His books include The End of Faith, The Moral Landscape, Free Will, Lying, and Waking Up. Sam hosts the popular Making Sense podcast and is the creator of the Waking Up app, which offers a modern approach to living a more examined life, through both in-depth mindfulness training and secular wisdom. Sam has practiced meditation for over 30 years and has studied with many Tibetan, Indian, Burmese, and Western meditation teachers, both in the United States and abroad. He holds a degree in philosophy from Stanford University and a Ph.D. in neuroscience from UCLA.
In this episode we talk about:

• The psychological benefits of quitting Twitter
• Vipassana meditation vs. Dzogchen
• The practice of looking for the looker
• Sam's views on the metaphysics of meditation and psychic powers

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/sam-harris-2023]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/y2LUBycm1YGYSXiZbRIp0cKtMLLciMlTszLO5FXGUjkWed, 06 Dec 2023 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Frequent guest Sam Harris discusses life after quitting Twitter and the metaphysics of meditation along with special co-host and... Sam Harris is a neuroscientist, philosopher, and author of five New York Times best sellers. His work covers a wide range of topics—neuroscience, moral philosophy, religion, meditation practice, political polarization, rationality—but generally focuses on how a growing understanding of ourselves and the world is changing our sense of how we should live. His books include The End of Faith, The Moral Landscape, Free Will, Lying, and Waking Up. Sam hosts the popular Making Sense podcast and is the creator of the Waking Up app, which offers a modern approach to living a more examined life, through both in-depth mindfulness training and secular wisdom. Sam has practiced meditation for over 30 years and has studied with many Tibetan, Indian, Burmese, and Western meditation teachers, both in the United States and abroad. He holds a degree in philosophy from Stanford University and a Ph.D. in neuroscience from UCLA.
In this episode we talk about:

• The psychological benefits of quitting Twitter
• Vipassana meditation vs. Dzogchen
• The practice of looking for the looker
• Sam's views on the metaphysics of meditation and psychic powers

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/sam-harris-2023]]>3891false692fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ancient-secrets-to-modern-happiness-tamar-gendler--75226405 What the ancient Greek philosophers discovered about how to do life better.
Tamar Gendler is dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Vincent J. Scully Professor of Philosophy, and Professor of Psychology and Cognitive Science at Yale University. Her Open Yale course "Philosophy and the Science of Human Nature" has hundreds of thousands of views. An updated version of this course will be available on the Coursera website this spring. 
In this episode we talk about:

• The tension between our animal nature and our spiritual/intellectual nature
• How to define concepts such as "virtue", "morality" and "the soul" 
• Whether living a moral life actually makes you happy 
• The similarities and differences between ancient Greek philosophy & Buddhism 
• And how Tamar has applied all of this to her own life

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Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/tamar-gendler]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/-iuxMJAnY2GsL9j4GCq7vx4amZyGzESgRWwQL0jsCTYMon, 04 Dec 2023 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- What the ancient Greek philosophers discovered about how to do life better. https://fas.yale.edu/tamar-szabo-gendler is dean... What the ancient Greek philosophers discovered about how to do life better.
Tamar Gendler is dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Vincent J. Scully Professor of Philosophy, and Professor of Psychology and Cognitive Science at Yale University. Her Open Yale course "Philosophy and the Science of Human Nature" has hundreds of thousands of views. An updated version of this course will be available on the Coursera website this spring. 
In this episode we talk about:

• The tension between our animal nature and our spiritual/intellectual nature
• How to define concepts such as "virtue", "morality" and "the soul" 
• Whether living a moral life actually makes you happy 
• The similarities and differences between ancient Greek philosophy & Buddhism 
• And how Tamar has applied all of this to her own life

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Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/tamar-gendler]]>4886false691fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jack-kornfield-yung-pueblo-on-how-to-meditate-when-you-re-freaking-out-the-limits-of-the-thinking-mind-balancing-self-interest-with-c--75226425 Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in Thailand, India, and Burma. He holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and is a founding teacher of the Insight Meditation Society in Massachusetts and Spirit Rock Meditation Center in California. He is the author of 16 books which have sold 2 million copies, and the co-founder of Cloud Sangha.
Diego Perez is a #1 New York Times bestselling author who is widely known on Instagram and various social media networks through his pen name, Yung Pueblo. Online he has an audience of over 3 million people. Diego's books are Inward, Clarity & Connection, Lighter, and The Way Forward.
In this episode we talk about:

• How and why to maintain a daily meditation practice
• The importance of community
• The limits of the thinking mind
• How to handle conflict
• How to love without being attached

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• Jack Kornfield talking about forgiveness and uncertainty on the pod
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• Diego's latest book: The Way Forward 
• Diego's Newsletter
• Diego's Instagram
• Wisdom Ventures 
• A note on Cloud Sangha: Jack Kornfield is a co-founder of Cloud Sangha, where you can turn your challenges into compost for growth and change. Come use your real-life experiences to rehearse living mindfully so you can be the best version of yourself, more often. Join us online to navigate the ups and downs of life together, and find inner freedom along the way. Use the code "TENPERCENTHAPPIER" to receive 30% off.

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/jack-kornfield-and-yung-pueblo]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/AlQpQtA_fNrma_byyZl-Q2DJG8dhL1MLXJF4sJIJWSAWed, 29 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- One's a legend, the other's a phenom. Together, they offer practical wisdom for maintaining your daily meditation practice,... Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in Thailand, India, and Burma. He holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and is a founding teacher of the Insight Meditation Society in Massachusetts and Spirit Rock Meditation Center in California. He is the author of 16 books which have sold 2 million copies, and the co-founder of Cloud Sangha.
Diego Perez is a #1 New York Times bestselling author who is widely known on Instagram and various social media networks through his pen name, Yung Pueblo. Online he has an audience of over 3 million people. Diego's books are Inward, Clarity & Connection, Lighter, and The Way Forward.
In this episode we talk about:

• How and why to maintain a daily meditation practice
• The importance of community
• The limits of the thinking mind
• How to handle conflict
• How to love without being attached

Related Episodes:

• Jack Kornfield talking about forgiveness and uncertainty on the pod
• Yung Pueblo's past appearance on the pod
• Dan Clurman and Mudita Nisker on effective communication

Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes Further resources:

• Diego's latest book: The Way Forward 
• Diego's Newsletter
• Diego's Instagram
• Wisdom Ventures 
• A note on Cloud Sangha: Jack Kornfield is a co-founder of Cloud Sangha, where you can turn your challenges into compost for growth and change. Come use your real-life experiences to rehearse living mindfully so you can be the best version of yourself, more...]]>3893false689fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-reframe-your-problems-as-puzzles-a-j-jacobs--75226473 A.J. Jacobs is an author, journalist, podcaster, and human guinea pig. His new podcast "The Puzzler" is produced by iHeart and is in the Top 20 Apple Podcasts. He has written four New York Times bestsellers that combine memoir, science, humor and a dash of self-help. Among his books are "The Year of Living Biblically" and "The Know-It-All." He has told several Moth stories, has given several TED talks that have amassed over 10 million views. His latest book is "The Puzzler," which Booklist called "ridiculously entertaining," and The New York Times called "a romp, both fun and funny." 
  In this episode we talk about:
  • The "puzzle mindset" and how it can change the way you approach your problems 
  • Creating a puzzle that will take billions of years to solve
  • How puzzles can help us during dark times
  • The dark side of the puzzling world
  • How his gratitude project made him better at talking to himself
  •  Learning to appreciate everyday objects and people he sees all the time
  • How pretending to be a good person helped him actually learn to be one – most of the time
  
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/aj-jacobs-688
  Additional Resources: Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/IG6naqAiONhzyG8tXqMAu68b0T2yJQGTads7IDs5m_UMon, 27 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- A counterintuitive way to become more clear, creative, and persistent, via a writer who calls himself a "human guinea pig."... A.J. Jacobs is an author, journalist, podcaster, and human guinea pig. His new podcast "The Puzzler" is produced by iHeart and is in the Top 20 Apple Podcasts. He has written four New York Times bestsellers that combine memoir, science, humor and a dash of self-help. Among his books are "The Year of Living Biblically" and "The Know-It-All." He has told several Moth stories, has given several TED talks that have amassed over 10 million views. His latest book is "The Puzzler," which Booklist called "ridiculously entertaining," and The New York Times called "a romp, both fun and funny." 
  In this episode we talk about:
  • The "puzzle mindset" and how it can change the way you approach your problems 
  • Creating a puzzle that will take billions of years to solve
  • How puzzles can help us during dark times
  • The dark side of the puzzling world
  • How his gratitude project made him better at talking to himself
  •  Learning to appreciate everyday objects and people he sees all the time
  • How pretending to be a good person helped him actually learn to be one – most of the time
  
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/aj-jacobs-688
  Additional Resources: Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install]]>4417false688fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-be-less-anxious-and-more-useful-in-a-chaotic-world-oren-jay-sofer--75226518 Buddhist strategies for navigating tumult— and even becoming a node of sanity amidst it all.
  Oren Jay Sofer teaches meditation and communication internationally and has practiced Buddhist meditation since 1997. He holds a degree in comparative religion from Columbia University and is a Certified Trainer of Nonviolent Communication and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner for the healing of trauma. Born and raised in New Jersey, he is the author of several books, including the best-seller Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication as well as his newest book, Your Heart Was Made for This: Contemplative Practices for Meeting a World in Crisis with Courage, Integrity, and Love.
  
  In this episode we talk about:
  • 26 qualities for both navigating and positively impacting a chaotic world
  • What inspired the title of his newest book 
  • Why the cultivation of attention and aspiration can be transformative tools
  • How mindfulness isn't just about feeling good
  • Why joy can help us to persevere through challenges 
  • And How to reframe the concept of devotion so that it can apply to your everyday life
  
  
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  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/oren-jay-sofer-new-heart]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/8h-4hlcQNHiVTbUmn0Qb_HMsYGZzVlL4248TvH5Gqj8Wed, 22 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Buddhist strategies for navigating tumult— and even becoming a node of sanity amidst it all. https://www.orenjaysofer.com/... Buddhist strategies for navigating tumult— and even becoming a node of sanity amidst it all.
  Oren Jay Sofer teaches meditation and communication internationally and has practiced Buddhist meditation since 1997. He holds a degree in comparative religion from Columbia University and is a Certified Trainer of Nonviolent Communication and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner for the healing of trauma. Born and raised in New Jersey, he is the author of several books, including the best-seller Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication as well as his newest book, Your Heart Was Made for This: Contemplative Practices for Meeting a World in Crisis with Courage, Integrity, and Love.
  
  In this episode we talk about:
  • 26 qualities for both navigating and positively impacting a chaotic world
  • What inspired the title of his newest book 
  • Why the cultivation of attention and aspiration can be transformative tools
  • How mindfulness isn't just about feeling good
  • Why joy can help us to persevere through challenges 
  • And How to reframe the concept of devotion so that it can apply to your everyday life
  
  
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  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/oren-jay-sofer-new-heart]]>4072false686fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-anxiety-be-a-gift-dr-david-rosmarin--75226452 Dr. David H. Rosmarin is an associate professor at Harvard Medical School, a program director at McLean Hospital, and founder of Center for Anxiety, which services over 1,000 patients/year in multiple states. His most recent book is Thriving with Anxiety: 9 Tools to Make Your Anxiety Work for You.
  In this episode we talk about:
  
  • The difference between anxiety and stress
  • How anxiety and distress can, paradoxically, improve our relationships with ourselves and others
  • Why he's a proponent of exposure therapy
  • How anxiety can be transmuted into love
  • Why we often use anger to cover up fear and anxiety
  • And the spiritual benefit of thinking the worst
  
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes:https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/david-rosmarin
  ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/dk7w6jShwrD39R44xEYNi7zA4V7X5pwwefgPlaTmQSAMon, 20 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- This guest says you can thrive with anxiety. And the trick is learning to get comfortable with discomfort.... Dr. David H. Rosmarin is an associate professor at Harvard Medical School, a program director at McLean Hospital, and founder of Center for Anxiety, which services over 1,000 patients/year in multiple states. His most recent book is Thriving with Anxiety: 9 Tools to Make Your Anxiety Work for You.
  In this episode we talk about:
  
  • The difference between anxiety and stress
  • How anxiety and distress can, paradoxically, improve our relationships with ourselves and others
  • Why he's a proponent of exposure therapy
  • How anxiety can be transmuted into love
  • Why we often use anger to cover up fear and anxiety
  • And the spiritual benefit of thinking the worst
  
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes:https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/david-rosmarin
  ]]>3235false685fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/good-conflict-amanda-ripley-an-episode-from-on-being--75226508On Being with Krista Tippett. It's been around for decades, and it explores the question of what it means to be human, how to do life better, how to live with each other in complex times.
  Krista Tippett is a recent friend of mine, somebody who I have long admired and really, like – she was on the show just recently. They've got a new season of their show going right now, over on the On Being feed, which I highly recommend you check out. They're doing episodes on the intelligence of the human body, what AI might be calling us to as human beings, and much more. 
  They've also got a 20 year archive of conversations with people like Mary Oliver, John O'Donohue, and Desmond Tutu, which is pretty extraordinary. And this conversation, which, as I mentioned earlier, has had a big impact on me seems unfortunately quite relevant. It's about conflict and how to do it right: the difference between healthy conflict, which is an unavoidable part of life, and high conflict, which we see all around us these days, but which is avoidable.
  
  ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/ZwLmzgmWugRrXA6IBogz-kN7A5IXsas4kimGNNBdEyoFri, 17 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +0000bgtToday we are dropping down our feed a conversation that I listened to recently that had a huge impact on me. It's from a great show that I'm sure many of you have heard of, https://onbeing.org/series/podcast/. It's been around for decades, and it...On Being with Krista Tippett. It's been around for decades, and it explores the question of what it means to be human, how to do life better, how to live with each other in complex times.
  Krista Tippett is a recent friend of mine, somebody who I have long admired and really, like – she was on the show just recently. They've got a new season of their show going right now, over on the On Being feed, which I highly recommend you check out. They're doing episodes on the intelligence of the human body, what AI might be calling us to as human beings, and much more. 
  They've also got a 20 year archive of conversations with people like Mary Oliver, John O'Donohue, and Desmond Tutu, which is pretty extraordinary. And this conversation, which, as I mentioned earlier, has had a big impact on me seems unfortunately quite relevant. It's about conflict and how to do it right: the difference between healthy conflict, which is an unavoidable part of life, and high conflict, which we see all around us these days, but which is avoidable.
  
  ]]>3920false680bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/become-an-active-operator-of-your-nervous-system-deb-dana--75226560Deb Dana is a licensed clinical social worker, clinician, and consultant who specializes in working with complex trauma. She is the author of Anchored: How to Befriend Your Nervous System Using Polyvagal Theory.
  In this episode we talk about:
  • What polyvagal theory is
  • The case for understanding our nervous system
  • The practical tools and exercises for changing our nervous system and learning to become more regulated
  • The fact that our nervous systems aren't simply isolated, self-contained phenomena – they are social structures
  • Our responsibilities for our own nervous system and the nervous systems of others
  
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/deb-dana-rerun]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/5r6eC3WaMmrLJyT-P8f4inADM4j3okJQ8sGKVVY1nlIWed, 15 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Practical tools for regulating your nervous system in stressful times.   https://www.rhythmofregulation.com/about is a licensed...Deb Dana is a licensed clinical social worker, clinician, and consultant who specializes in working with complex trauma. She is the author of Anchored: How to Befriend Your Nervous System Using Polyvagal Theory.
  In this episode we talk about:
  • What polyvagal theory is
  • The case for understanding our nervous system
  • The practical tools and exercises for changing our nervous system and learning to become more regulated
  • The fact that our nervous systems aren't simply isolated, self-contained phenomena – they are social structures
  • Our responsibilities for our own nervous system and the nervous systems of others
  
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/deb-dana-rerun]]>3503false683fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-radical-strategy-for-dealing-with-difficult-people-father-gregory-boyle--75226559 Father Gregory Boyle is an American Jesuit priest and the founder of Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles, the largest gang-intervention, rehabilitation, and reentry program in the world. He has received the California Peace Prize and been inducted into the California Hall of Fame. In 2014, the White House named Boyle a Champion of Change. He received the University of Notre Dame's 2017 Laetare Medal, the oldest honor given to American Catholics. He is the author of The Whole Language, Tattoos on the Heart, and Barking to the Choir. 
  In this episode we talk about:
  
  • How Homeboy Industries began 34 years ago
  • Boyle's practices for working with stress 
  • What he means when he says you have to put death in its place
  • Motivating people through joy rather than admonition
  • How to catch ourselves when we're about to demonize or be judgmental 
  • How to set boundaries
  • How to dole out consequences without closing the doors to anybody
  • And, Father Boyle's expansive and inclusive notion of God
  
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/gregory-boyle-rerun
  ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/XXfRX_sygHAs0vQ6WkTYhHmw7d-ndANWqr8yUJseNXgMon, 13 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- We deal with difficult people over holiday meals, at work, and online. This guest says there is only one answer. Father... Father Gregory Boyle is an American Jesuit priest and the founder of Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles, the largest gang-intervention, rehabilitation, and reentry program in the world. He has received the California Peace Prize and been inducted into the California Hall of Fame. In 2014, the White House named Boyle a Champion of Change. He received the University of Notre Dame's 2017 Laetare Medal, the oldest honor given to American Catholics. He is the author of The Whole Language, Tattoos on the Heart, and Barking to the Choir. 
  In this episode we talk about:
  
  • How Homeboy Industries began 34 years ago
  • Boyle's practices for working with stress 
  • What he means when he says you have to put death in its place
  • Motivating people through joy rather than admonition
  • How to catch ourselves when we're about to demonize or be judgmental 
  • How to set boundaries
  • How to dole out consequences without closing the doors to anybody
  • And, Father Boyle's expansive and inclusive notion of God
  
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/gregory-boyle-rerun
  ]]>3882false682fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/deep-provocative-success-strategies-from-the-yoda-of-silicon-valley-jerry-colonna--75226561 How getting your sh*t together can make you a better leader in your own personal orbit. It can maybe even change the world.
  Jerry Colonna is a leading executive coach who uses the skills he learned as a venture capitalist to help entrepreneurs. He is a co-founder and CEO of Reboot, the executive coaching and leadership development company, host of the Reboot Podcast, and author of Reunion: Leadership and the Longing to Belong, and Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up.
  In this episode we talk about:
  • How to avoid the pitfalls of virtue signaling and self-righteousness
  • The term, "reunion" and how it relates to the stories of our ancestors 
  • What he means by, "the longing to belong"
  • How we can learn to "do our first works over"
  • The difference between equality and equity 
  • And his framing of, "content and container" to help guide good leadership
  
  Related Episodes:
  • Jerry Colonna, 'CEO Whisperer' and Reboot.io Founder
  • The Art of Growing Up, Jerry Colonna
  
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/jerry-colonna]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/2cTG6NxY0iv9aWeyHZwwJol12-Nab9AM_ffJ1QyI5bAWed, 08 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- How getting your sh*t together can make you a better leader in your own personal orbit. It can maybe even change the world.... How getting your sh*t together can make you a better leader in your own personal orbit. It can maybe even change the world.
  Jerry Colonna is a leading executive coach who uses the skills he learned as a venture capitalist to help entrepreneurs. He is a co-founder and CEO of Reboot, the executive coaching and leadership development company, host of the Reboot Podcast, and author of Reunion: Leadership and the Longing to Belong, and Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up.
  In this episode we talk about:
  • How to avoid the pitfalls of virtue signaling and self-righteousness
  • The term, "reunion" and how it relates to the stories of our ancestors 
  • What he means by, "the longing to belong"
  • How we can learn to "do our first works over"
  • The difference between equality and equity 
  • And his framing of, "content and container" to help guide good leadership
  
  Related Episodes:
  • Jerry Colonna, 'CEO Whisperer' and Reboot.io Founder
  • The Art of Growing Up, Jerry Colonna
  
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/jerry-colonna]]>3563false679fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-repair-the-damage-after-a-fight-dr-becky-kennedy--75226516 Dr. Becky Kennedy is a clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and mom of three. She is the author of Good Inside and the host of the podcast Good Inside with Dr. Becky. Her new TED Talk is called "The single most important parenting strategy."
  In this episode we talk about:
  • How to repair damage after a fight
  • What happens if you don't repair
  • Whether it's ever too late to offer a repair
  • Whether "good inside" is a thesis for all of humanity
  • Whether punishment is ever appropriate
  • Dr. Becky's definition of "boundaries"
  • A handy hack for avoiding fights called the "MGI"
  • Whether or not Dr. Becky follows her own advice
  
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/becky-kennedy]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/M7popDgDITzQzNhMK4GACg-qLswNGv6B8BrPP3iYbFUMon, 06 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. -- Plus, what happens if you don't repair, whether it's ever too late to repair, what "boundaries" actually are, and a helpful... Dr. Becky Kennedy is a clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and mom of three. She is the author of Good Inside and the host of the podcast Good Inside with Dr. Becky. Her new TED Talk is called "The single most important parenting strategy."
  In this episode we talk about:
  • How to repair damage after a fight
  • What happens if you don't repair
  • Whether it's ever too late to offer a repair
  • Whether "good inside" is a thesis for all of humanity
  • Whether punishment is ever appropriate
  • Dr. Becky's definition of "boundaries"
  • A handy hack for avoiding fights called the "MGI"
  • Whether or not Dr. Becky follows her own advice
  
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/becky-kennedy]]>4247false678fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-buddhist-strategies-for-when-the-news-is-overwhelming-kaira-jewel-lingo--75226601 Kaira Jewel Lingo spent fifteen years as a monastic in Thich Nhat Hanh's Plum Village tradition. She is now a lay dharma teacher and is the author of We Were Made for These Times: Ten Lessons for Moving Through Change, Loss, and Disruption.
  In this episode we talk about:
  • How to stop doom-scrolling and what to do instead
  • Why it's more important, not less, to take care of yourself in times of crisis
  • How to take concrete action that reduces suffering
  • Stories and lessons from the life of Thich Nhat Hanh
  
  From Plum Village:
  • An open letter to President Biden, guided meditations, and other resources 
  
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/kaira-jewel-lingo-news]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/MtHY_5yS_hz26Xvu51JBd40B9M7f8N0KajM6xmPd5_YFri, 03 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +0000bgtA former nun explains how to deal with doom-scrolling, despair, and rage in the face of world events. Kaira Jewel Lingo spent fifteen years as a monastic in Thich Nhat Hanh's Plum Village tradition. She is now a lay dharma teacher and is the author... Kaira Jewel Lingo spent fifteen years as a monastic in Thich Nhat Hanh's Plum Village tradition. She is now a lay dharma teacher and is the author of We Were Made for These Times: Ten Lessons for Moving Through Change, Loss, and Disruption.
  In this episode we talk about:
  • How to stop doom-scrolling and what to do instead
  • Why it's more important, not less, to take care of yourself in times of crisis
  • How to take concrete action that reduces suffering
  • Stories and lessons from the life of Thich Nhat Hanh
  
  From Plum Village:
  • An open letter to President Biden, guided meditations, and other resources 
  
  Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/kaira-jewel-lingo-news]]>2539false672fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-more-relaxed-way-to-meditate-alexis-santos--75226568 Alexis Santos, has been practicing meditation for twenty years and was a student of a highly influential Burmese monk by the name of Sayadaw U Tejaniya. Alexis is also a core teacher in the Ten Percent Happier app and the lead teacher of our On The Go course. 
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/alexis-santos-rerun]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/dj4ExfvlPqeaBiEDhWKdMr3g0LyxEJ4kyn1vwiPQX74Fri, 03 Nov 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- The meditation style that changed Dan's entire practice. https://www.alexissantos.io/, has been practicing meditation for... Alexis Santos, has been practicing meditation for twenty years and was a student of a highly influential Burmese monk by the name of Sayadaw U Tejaniya. Alexis is also a core teacher in the Ten Percent Happier app and the lead teacher of our On The Go course. 
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/alexis-santos-rerun]]>3297false676fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nirvana-joseph-goldstein--75226529Joseph Goldstein is one of the top western proponents of mindfulness. He co-founded the legendary Insight Meditation Society alongside Sharon Salzberg and Jack Kornfield. He also wrote a book called Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening. PS We've been trying to do a bunch of experiments here on this show, and our latest is a weekly newsletter, which you can sign up for here! Related Episodes:
  • The Mental States That Steal Your Calm | Bhikkhu Bodhi
  • The Words of the Buddha | Bhikkhu Bodhi
  • Joseph Goldstein On: How Not To Try Too Hard in Meditation, Why You Shouldn't "Waste Your Suffering," and the Value Of Seeing How Ridiculous You Are
  
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/r2zuZXRL3N6XtYGzHJsfPH0VU8QqtDcO__hdNtWp50MWed, 01 Nov 2023 07:03:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Nirvana is a culturally confusing and freighted term. It's the name of the best rock band of the 1990s and also the name of...Joseph Goldstein is one of the top western proponents of mindfulness. He co-founded the legendary Insight Meditation Society alongside Sharon Salzberg and Jack Kornfield. He also wrote a book called Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening. PS We've been trying to do a bunch of experiments here on this show, and our latest is a weekly newsletter, which you can sign up for here! Related Episodes:
  • The Mental States That Steal Your Calm | Bhikkhu Bodhi
  • The Words of the Buddha | Bhikkhu Bodhi
  • Joseph Goldstein On: How Not To Try Too Hard in Meditation, Why You Shouldn't "Waste Your Suffering," and the Value Of Seeing How Ridiculous You Are
  
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/]]>5098false675fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-science-says-about-money-and-happiness-dr-elizabeth-dunn--75226540Dr. Elizabeth Dunn is a professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia. Dr. Dunn conducts experimental research examining how time, money, and technology shape human happiness. She is the co-author of "Happy Money: The Science of Happier Spending" with Dr. Michael Norton. Her research has been featured in The New York Times, Time, CNN, and more.]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/3rsZEYyqVjFayVrKyQkIaHG9Xr667V18d_kSGCO2JlUMon, 30 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- How to spend your money in ways that will really boost your happiness and a look at the state of happiness research. ...Dr. Elizabeth Dunn is a professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia. Dr. Dunn conducts experimental research examining how time, money, and technology shape human happiness. She is the co-author of "Happy Money: The Science of Happier Spending" with Dr. Michael Norton. Her research has been featured in The New York Times, Time, CNN, and more.]]>3738false674fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-take-risks-an-experimental-episode-marissa-schneiderman--75226511weekly newsletter, which you can sign up for here! To celebrate this new endeavor, we've put together a whole episode about risk taking and experimenting. We thought this would be helpful and educational while also giving you a fun peek behind the scenes (and also allowing us to be blatantly self-promotional in the process—a win/win!). In fact, this episode itself is experimental in its format, because we don't have a typical guest. I sat down with the show's Senior Editor Marissa Schneiderman—who has been collaborating with me on the newsletter—to talk about how we've been putting into practice the wisdom from some of our best guests, including Brené Brown, Adam Grant, Rick Rubin, Sarah Cooper. You can sign up for Dan Harris' Newsletter at: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast It's a weekly roundup of life hacks, cultural recommendations, pod news, and upcoming events. Related Episodes:
  • Adam Grant on the Science of Potential and Achievement
  • Legendary Record Producer Rick Rubin On: Creativity, Habits, Self-Doubt, Intuition and Meditation
  • Comedian Sarah Cooper On: Humiliation, Perfectionism, and Taking Chances
  • Vulnerability: The Key to Courage | Brené Brown
  • How to Speak Clearly, Calmly, and Without Alienating People | Dan Clurman and Mudita Nisker
  
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/take-risks]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/vwg8Wd4Cl5BG3a7y97JUBh8wUR3NSDAP4OWqbHqdz60Fri, 27 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtWe've been trying to do a bunch of experiments here on this show, and our latest is a https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast To celebrate this new endeavor, we've put together a whole episode about risk taking and experimenting. We thought this would be...weekly newsletter, which you can sign up for here! To celebrate this new endeavor, we've put together a whole episode about risk taking and experimenting. We thought this would be helpful and educational while also giving you a fun peek behind the scenes (and also allowing us to be blatantly self-promotional in the process—a win/win!). In fact, this episode itself is experimental in its format, because we don't have a typical guest. I sat down with the show's Senior Editor Marissa Schneiderman—who has been collaborating with me on the newsletter—to talk about how we've been putting into practice the wisdom from some of our best guests, including Brené Brown, Adam Grant, Rick Rubin, Sarah Cooper. You can sign up for Dan Harris' Newsletter at: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast It's a weekly roundup of life hacks, cultural recommendations, pod news, and upcoming events. Related Episodes:
  • Adam Grant on the Science of Potential and Achievement
  • Legendary Record Producer Rick Rubin On: Creativity, Habits, Self-Doubt, Intuition and Meditation
  • Comedian Sarah Cooper On: Humiliation, Perfectionism, and Taking Chances
  • Vulnerability: The Key to Courage | Brené Brown
  • How to Speak Clearly, Calmly, and Without Alienating People | Dan Clurman and Mudita Nisker
  
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/take-risks]]>2712false666fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/buddhist-strategies-for-suffering-less-and-improving-your-meditation-lama-rod-owens--75226460 Lama Rod Owens is making his fifth appearance on Ten Percent Happier. He describes himself as "a Black Buddhist Southern Queen" and is an authorized lama in the Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism with a Master of Divinity degree from Harvard. His new book is The New Saints: From Broken Hearts to Spiritual Warriors.
  In this episode we talk about:
  • What Lama Rod means by "New Saint"
  • Why he is "no longer interested in being a good person"
  • Why it's so important to let go of the ideal of perfection
  • The practices and characteristics of a New Saint
  • The questions you should ask yourself about your beliefs
  • His experiences with what he refers to as "unseen beings" and his exploration of the "unseen world"
  
  Related Episodes:
  • Meditation Party: Magic, Mystery, Intuition, Tattoos, and Non-Efforting | Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren
  • Lama Rod's first appearance on Ten Percent Happier
  
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/lama-rod-owens-new-saints/lama-rod-owens-new-saints]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/iN86OmOYg2YG2C0oOVwWWzXA-kLBSmFA_AX3HY9FR-UWed, 25 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Plus: Why Lama Rod is "no longer interested in being a good person," why we need to let go of perfectionism, and the selfish... Lama Rod Owens is making his fifth appearance on Ten Percent Happier. He describes himself as "a Black Buddhist Southern Queen" and is an authorized lama in the Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism with a Master of Divinity degree from Harvard. His new book is The New Saints: From Broken Hearts to Spiritual Warriors.
  In this episode we talk about:
  • What Lama Rod means by "New Saint"
  • Why he is "no longer interested in being a good person"
  • Why it's so important to let go of the ideal of perfection
  • The practices and characteristics of a New Saint
  • The questions you should ask yourself about your beliefs
  • His experiences with what he refers to as "unseen beings" and his exploration of the "unseen world"
  
  Related Episodes:
  • Meditation Party: Magic, Mystery, Intuition, Tattoos, and Non-Efforting | Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren
  • Lama Rod's first appearance on Ten Percent Happier
  
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/lama-rod-owens-new-saints/lama-rod-owens-new-saints]]>4348falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/adam-grant-on-the-science-of-potential-and-achievement--75226337 Adam Grant is an organizational psychologist at Wharton, where he has been the top-rated professor for seven straight years. His books have sold millions of copies, hisTED talks have been viewed more than 30 million times, and he hosts the hit podcastRe:Thinking. His viral piece on languishing was the most-read New York Times article of 2021. He has been recognized as one of the world's ten most influential management thinkers.
  In this episode we talk about:
  
  • Why character skills are so important and how to develop them
  • What we learn from seeking discomfort
  • The concept of scaffolding as a way to overcome obstacles
  • The value of acceptable mistakes
  • And How to see the hidden potential in others and champion them
  • Take Adam's Quiz: Which skill could unlock your potential?
  
  
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/adam-grant-hidden-potential]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/HA0GfszngEgwRIcMdtbeMfcIW9DdDcnN9W82EY1WEFcWed, 25 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtOne of our most frequent and popular guests talks about how to develop the character skills to discover your hidden potential. https://adamgrant.net/ is an organizational psychologist at Wharton, where he has been the top-rated professor for seven... Adam Grant is an organizational psychologist at Wharton, where he has been the top-rated professor for seven straight years. His books have sold millions of copies, hisTED talks have been viewed more than 30 million times, and he hosts the hit podcastRe:Thinking. His viral piece on languishing was the most-read New York Times article of 2021. He has been recognized as one of the world's ten most influential management thinkers.
  In this episode we talk about:
  
  • Why character skills are so important and how to develop them
  • What we learn from seeking discomfort
  • The concept of scaffolding as a way to overcome obstacles
  • The value of acceptable mistakes
  • And How to see the hidden potential in others and champion them
  • Take Adam's Quiz: Which skill could unlock your potential?
  
  
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/adam-grant-hidden-potential]]>4213falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-prevent-dementia-lisa-genova--75226487Lisa Genova has a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Harvard University. She is the New York Times bestselling author of several novels including Still Alice—which was adapted into a film starring Julianne Moore who won the 2015 Best Actress Oscar for her role as Alice Howland, Love Anthony, and Every Note Played. Her first work of nonfiction is Remember: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting. Genova's first TED talk, What You Can Do To Prevent Alzheimer's has been viewed over eight million times and her most recent TED talk, How Memory Works--and Why Forgetting is Totally OK was the sixth most watched TED talk of 2021.
  In this episode we talk about:
  
  • The difference between 'normal' forgetting and actual memory loss
  • The difference between dementia and Alzheimer's disease 
  • Meditation's role in brain health
  • What the Memory Paradox is 
  • The best foods and types of exercise for staving off Alzheimer's
  • The three things happening in your brain while you sleep that are helpful for memory 
  • Why brain games (like crossword puzzles and sudoku) don't actually improve memory
  • The first necessary ingredient for creating a memory 
  • How memories are formed
  • And the relationship between memories and music
  
  Related Episodes: Ten Percent Happier Podcast Sleep Series
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/lisa-genova]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/8f9tkTcGUNXe6Yz1tSwsh7ocNBJXDtAh446ua3ehtmYMon, 23 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Understanding the difference between 'normal' forgetfulness and actual memory loss, practical ways to stave off Alzheimer's...Lisa Genova has a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Harvard University. She is the New York Times bestselling author of several novels including Still Alice—which was adapted into a film starring Julianne Moore who won the 2015 Best Actress Oscar for her role as Alice Howland, Love Anthony, and Every Note Played. Her first work of nonfiction is Remember: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting. Genova's first TED talk, What You Can Do To Prevent Alzheimer's has been viewed over eight million times and her most recent TED talk, How Memory Works--and Why Forgetting is Totally OK was the sixth most watched TED talk of 2021.
  In this episode we talk about:
  
  • The difference between 'normal' forgetting and actual memory loss
  • The difference between dementia and Alzheimer's disease 
  • Meditation's role in brain health
  • What the Memory Paradox is 
  • The best foods and types of exercise for staving off Alzheimer's
  • The three things happening in your brain while you sleep that are helpful for memory 
  • Why brain games (like crossword puzzles and sudoku) don't actually improve memory
  • The first necessary ingredient for creating a memory 
  • How memories are formed
  • And the relationship between memories and music
  
  Related Episodes: Ten Percent Happier Podcast Sleep Series
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/lisa-genova]]>3711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-finding-mastery-a-conversation-with-dr-jon-kabat-zinn--75226270 Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn is a Professor of Medicine emeritus at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, where in 1995 he founded the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society and in 1979, its world-renowned Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Clinic.  
  Order Dr. Michael Gervais' new book here: https://findingmastery.com/book/
  Listen to the Finding Mastery podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-mastery/id1025326955]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/M88BroN4HA9reY3OvtMxsIghcJERNL56N5eTwQkUizoFri, 20 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtOur friend Dr. Michael Gervais at the Finding Mastery podcast is a renowned sports psychologist who found meditation by happenstance. We wanted to share this conversation he had with Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn about the mind/body interactions for healing and... Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn is a Professor of Medicine emeritus at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, where in 1995 he founded the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society and in 1979, its world-renowned Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Clinic.  
  Order Dr. Michael Gervais' new book here: https://findingmastery.com/book/
  Listen to the Finding Mastery podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-mastery/id1025326955]]>4420falsebonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/three-skills-for-staying-calm-sane-and-open-in-a-chaotic-world-krista-tippett--75226535 Krista Tippett is a Peabody Award-winning broadcaster, a National Humanities Medalist, and a New York Times bestselling author. She grew up in a small town in Oklahoma, attended Brown University, and became a journalist and diplomat in Cold War Berlin. After studying theology at Yale Divinity School in the early 1990s, Tippett launched Speaking of Faith — later On Being — as a weekly national public radio show in 2003. She has published three books: Becoming Wise: An Inquiry into the Mystery and Art of Living; Einstein's God, drawn from her interviews at the intersection of science, medicine, and spiritual inquiry; and Speaking of Faith, a memoir of religion in our time.
  In this episode we talk about:
  • Getting over the God question when it comes to contemplating religion
  • Why Western culture has such a dearth of ways to talk about love
  • Why she thinks the core of relationships is not about agreeing but about navigating differences
  • Tuning into our generative agency
  • Her definition of a wise life as distinct from a knowledgeable or accomplished on
  • Why she believes it is as important to know what you love as it is to know what you hate
  • Learning to love big open questions instead of rushing to answers
  • Why the things we get paid to do may not define whether we're living a worthy life 
  • And getting our intentions straight and then trying not to tie them too tightly to our goals
  
  Other Resources Mentioned: Krista Tippett's TED Talk: 3 practices for a life of wisdom
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/krista-tippett]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/BGtTcIikeHcyCLXLEaOR-NLJh-jBfG9ajjciwI9sN3kMon, 16 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- The host of On Being shares lessons learned from 20 years of interviews, including: how to live with open questions,... Krista Tippett is a Peabody Award-winning broadcaster, a National Humanities Medalist, and a New York Times bestselling author. She grew up in a small town in Oklahoma, attended Brown University, and became a journalist and diplomat in Cold War Berlin. After studying theology at Yale Divinity School in the early 1990s, Tippett launched Speaking of Faith — later On Being — as a weekly national public radio show in 2003. She has published three books: Becoming Wise: An Inquiry into the Mystery and Art of Living; Einstein's God, drawn from her interviews at the intersection of science, medicine, and spiritual inquiry; and Speaking of Faith, a memoir of religion in our time.
  In this episode we talk about:
  • Getting over the God question when it comes to contemplating religion
  • Why Western culture has such a dearth of ways to talk about love
  • Why she thinks the core of relationships is not about agreeing but about navigating differences
  • Tuning into our generative agency
  • Her definition of a wise life as distinct from a knowledgeable or accomplished on
  • Why she believes it is as important to know what you love as it is to know what you hate
  • Learning to love big open questions instead of rushing to answers
  • Why the things we get paid to do may not define whether we're living a worthy life 
  • And getting our intentions straight and then trying not to tie them too tightly to our goals
  
  Other Resources Mentioned: Krista Tippett's TED Talk: 3 practices for a life of wisdom
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/krista-tippett]]>3868falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-you-have-adhd-dr-mark-bertin--75226549 Today's guest is Dr. Mark Bertin, a developmental pediatrician who specializes in ADHD and developmental disorders. He's the author of How Children Thrive, Mindful Parenting for ADHD, Mindfulness and Self-Compassion for Teen ADHD, and The Family ADHD Solution, which integrates mindfulness into pediatric care. For more information, please visit his website at www.developmentaldoctor.com.
  In this episode we talk about:
  • The difference between ADD and ADHD, and the subcategories: hyperactive and inattentive.
  • Whether ADHD is a new condition brought on by the distractions of a modern world, or one that's always been around. 
  • The difference between being human and distractible, and having ADHD.
  • Strategies for managing ADHD that can be used even if you don't have ADHD.
  
  Episodes Mentioned: Kryptonite for the Inner Critic | Kristin Neff Self Compassion Isn't Always Soft | Kristin Neff The Scientific Case for Self Compassion | Chris Germer
  Join Dan: LIVE! Dan will be in upstate New York at the Troutbeck hotel on Sunday, November 17 — it's a Q and A and live guided meditation, and it's gonna be a great time. You can buy tickets and get more details here: https://troutbeck.com/culture/troutbeck-x-dan-harris/ 
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/mark-bertin 
  Additional Resources: Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/HsrYQZmpl7-kC6UZKfFO1L7neGQ5nEk-9q4DYOcO92oWed, 11 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- The difference between ADHD and human distractibility, and strategies for managing ADHD that can improve your focus, even if you... Today's guest is Dr. Mark Bertin, a developmental pediatrician who specializes in ADHD and developmental disorders. He's the author of How Children Thrive, Mindful Parenting for ADHD, Mindfulness and Self-Compassion for Teen ADHD, and The Family ADHD Solution, which integrates mindfulness into pediatric care. For more information, please visit his website at www.developmentaldoctor.com.
  In this episode we talk about:
  • The difference between ADD and ADHD, and the subcategories: hyperactive and inattentive.
  • Whether ADHD is a new condition brought on by the distractions of a modern world, or one that's always been around. 
  • The difference between being human and distractible, and having ADHD.
  • Strategies for managing ADHD that can be used even if you don't have ADHD.
  
  Episodes Mentioned: Kryptonite for the Inner Critic | Kristin Neff Self Compassion Isn't Always Soft | Kristin Neff The Scientific Case for Self Compassion | Chris Germer
  Join Dan: LIVE! Dan will be in upstate New York at the Troutbeck hotel on Sunday, November 17 — it's a Q and A and live guided meditation, and it's gonna be a great time. You can buy tickets and get more details here: https://troutbeck.com/culture/troutbeck-x-dan-harris/ 
  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/mark-bertin 
  Additional Resources: Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install]]>3811falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-make-good-decisions-shane-parrish--75226563 Shane Parrish is the entrepreneur and wisdom seeker behind Farnam Street and the host of The Knowledge Project Podcast. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller Clear Thinking: Turning Ordinary Moments into Extraordinary Results.
  In this episode we talk about:
  
  • How to position yourself to make better decisions
  • Shane's decision making process
  • The difference between decisions and choices
  
  Full Shownotes:https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/shane-parrish]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/hERj7icyZA9PHknguqoP0_B8pzhAlIk-pm8FjeRcBR8Mon, 09 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Here's what might be preventing you from making better decisions and how to know what's even worth wanting. Shane Parrish is... Shane Parrish is the entrepreneur and wisdom seeker behind Farnam Street and the host of The Knowledge Project Podcast. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller Clear Thinking: Turning Ordinary Moments into Extraordinary Results.
  In this episode we talk about:
  
  • How to position yourself to make better decisions
  • Shane's decision making process
  • The difference between decisions and choices
  
  Full Shownotes:https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/shane-parrish]]>4096falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sharon-salzberg-takes-on-the-cliches-authenticity-love-and-being-your-own-bff--75226594
• What Sharon means by "an authentic life"
• Learning to be your own BFF
• How the notion of self-love squares with the Buddhist notion of emptiness
• Why it can be harder to receive love and help than to give it

Related Episodes: - Sharon Salzberg, "Real Love" - Losing Your Patience? Here's How to Get It Back | Dr. Kate Sweeny, Dr. Sarah Schnitker, and Sharon Salzberg - How to Stay Politically Engaged Without Losing Your Mind | Sharon Salzberg - Sharon Salzberg Makes Me Feel Better - Sharon Salzberg On: Openness, Not Believing the Stories You Tell Yourself, and Why the Most Powerful Tools Often Seem Stupid at First
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/sharon-salzberg-finding-your-way
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/AtjuS3zMsokWKihgvu2WvUw60qkCe55VBBjqqvQ_v0wFri, 06 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- One of the most prominent western meditation teachers talks about how to take gauzy concepts and operationalize them in your...

What Sharon means by "an authentic life"

Learning to be your own BFF

How the notion of self-love squares with the Buddhist notion of emptiness

Why it can be harder to receive love and help than to give it

Related Episodes: - Sharon Salzberg, "Real Love" - Losing Your Patience? Here's How to Get It Back | Dr. Kate Sweeny, Dr. Sarah Schnitker, and Sharon Salzberg - How to Stay Politically Engaged Without Losing Your Mind | Sharon Salzberg - Sharon Salzberg Makes Me Feel Better - Sharon Salzberg On: Openness, Not Believing the Stories You Tell Yourself, and Why the Most Powerful Tools Often Seem Stupid at First
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/sharon-salzberg-finding-your-way
]]>3022falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-the-ted-radio-hour-body-electric--75226538Body Electric on the TED Radio Hour podcast from NPR. 
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/fyGV_JlIAtKR_EIZTWNsi-Wq1pXCXJIjf9im4G9AkqsFri, 06 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtHello my fellow suffering human beings! I've got something very special for you. My friend, Manoush Zomorodi – host of TED Radio Hour from NPR – has been working on a special series called Body Electric: an interactive investigation into the...Body Electric on the TED Radio Hour podcast from NPR. 
]]>1765falsebonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-be-great-alex-toussaint--75226555Activate Your Greatness. In this episode we talk about:

• Alex's remarkable life story
• His thoughts on internal versus external validation
• What he means by "activate your greatness"
• The habits and practices he employs in service of his own greatness, including gratitude, self-alignment, and his "starting five"

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/alex-toussaint]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/dHc1E1UOR_HBCoXpHiqFLE0d0UEzdLxt3XQwfNFp_loWed, 04 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- This ain't daycare... Tough love and actionable insights on validation, gratitude, and self-alignment from the Peloton star....Activate Your Greatness. In this episode we talk about:

• Alex's remarkable life story
• His thoughts on internal versus external validation
• What he means by "activate your greatness"
• The habits and practices he employs in service of his own greatness, including gratitude, self-alignment, and his "starting five"

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/alex-toussaint]]>3438falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-we-panic-a-journalist-investigates-anxiety-fear-and-how-to-deal-with-it-matt-gutman--75226574 Gutman also discusses imposter syndrome, grief and his experience with psychedelics. 
Matt Gutman is ABC News's chief national correspondent. A multi-award winning reporter, Gutman contributes regularly to World News Tonight with David Muir, 20/20, Good Morning America, and Nightline. He has reported from fifty countries across the globe and is the author of No Time to Panic: How I Curbed My Anxiety and Conquered a Lifetime of Panic Attacks and The Boys in the Cave: Deep Inside the Impossible Rescue in Thailand.  

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/matt-gutman]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/PgBmMTJ36cGsHTz7RlBxQMi-QKH1FDn6x3RWqbpJQnIMon, 02 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Gutman also discusses imposter syndrome, grief and his experience with psychedelics.  Matt Gutman is ABC News's chief... Gutman also discusses imposter syndrome, grief and his experience with psychedelics. 
Matt Gutman is ABC News's chief national correspondent. A multi-award winning reporter, Gutman contributes regularly to World News Tonight with David Muir, 20/20, Good Morning America, and Nightline. He has reported from fifty countries across the globe and is the author of No Time to Panic: How I Curbed My Anxiety and Conquered a Lifetime of Panic Attacks and The Boys in the Cave: Deep Inside the Impossible Rescue in Thailand.  

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/matt-gutman]]>4009falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/comedian-sarah-cooper-on-humiliation-perfectionism-and-taking-chances--75226550 Sarah Cooper is a writer and comedian who has over 3.3 million followers across social media. She is the author of the new book Foolish: Tales of Assimilation, Determination, and Humiliation. She is the star of the hit Netflix comedy special, Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine. Her current projects include Unfrosted, an upcoming Netflix comedy written by, directed by, and starring Jerry Seinfeld.
In this episode we talk about:

• Perfectionism and impostor syndrome
• The relationship between loving your family and loving yourself
• Sarah's viral President Trump lip synch videos
• Why it's "nice to be in hell"
• How to move on from past mistakes

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/sarah-cooper]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/bCRuJBkLrSx-uSRUR5cY6tUs_rI22FCRwBT1sjcFszIWed, 27 Sep 2023 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- She also roasts me mercilessly. This one's really fun. Sarah Cooper is a writer and comedian who has over 3.3 million... Sarah Cooper is a writer and comedian who has over 3.3 million followers across social media. She is the author of the new book Foolish: Tales of Assimilation, Determination, and Humiliation. She is the star of the hit Netflix comedy special, Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine. Her current projects include Unfrosted, an upcoming Netflix comedy written by, directed by, and starring Jerry Seinfeld.
In this episode we talk about:

• Perfectionism and impostor syndrome
• The relationship between loving your family and loving yourself
• Sarah's viral President Trump lip synch videos
• Why it's "nice to be in hell"
• How to move on from past mistakes

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/sarah-cooper]]>4367falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/naomi-klein-on-how-to-stay-sane-in-an-increasingly-warped-online-world--75226486 Naomi Klein is an award-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author. Her most recent book is Doppelganger: A Trip into the Mirror World. She is a columnist with The Guardian. In 2018 she was named the inaugural Gloria Steinem Endowed Chair at Rutgers University and is now Honorary Professor of Media and Climate at Rutgers. In September 2021 she joined the University of British Columbia as UBC Professor of Climate Justice and co-director of the Centre for Climate Justice.
In this episode we talk about:

• Why she says conspiracy culture often gets the facts wrong but the feelings right
• How and why you should listen to people on the other side of the aisle
• The convergence of wellness culture and rightwing ideology
• The precariousness of the self
• How she learned to loosen the death grip on her ego
• And the importance of coming from a place of calm in the storm

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Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/naomi-klein]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/9v0M0a7LRxURvjh1YuqsoBkrsosbJosSOtzwxICMglQMon, 25 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Klein goes down the rabbit hole after learning she has a digital doppelgänger who has gone all in on conspiracies.... Naomi Klein is an award-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author. Her most recent book is Doppelganger: A Trip into the Mirror World. She is a columnist with The Guardian. In 2018 she was named the inaugural Gloria Steinem Endowed Chair at Rutgers University and is now Honorary Professor of Media and Climate at Rutgers. In September 2021 she joined the University of British Columbia as UBC Professor of Climate Justice and co-director of the Centre for Climate Justice.
In this episode we talk about:

• Why she says conspiracy culture often gets the facts wrong but the feelings right
• How and why you should listen to people on the other side of the aisle
• The convergence of wellness culture and rightwing ideology
• The precariousness of the self
• How she learned to loosen the death grip on her ego
• And the importance of coming from a place of calm in the storm

Related Episodes: Ten Percent Happier: This Scientist Says One Emotion Might Be the Key to Happiness. Can You Guess What It Is? | Dacher Keltner
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/naomi-klein]]>3792falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/comedian-aparna-nancherla-on-impostor-syndrome-anger-social-anxiety-and-stage-fright--75226575Aparna Nancherla is a writer, stand-up comedian, and actor. Her new book is Unreliable Narrator: Me, Myself and Impostor Syndrome. You can hear Aparna as the voice of Moon on Fox's The Great North, or have heard her as the voice of Hollyhock on Bojack Horseman. She's also appeared on The Drop, Lopez vs. Lopez, and Corporate. She's written for Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell and Late Night with Seth Meyers, as well as Mythic Quest on Apple+.
In this episode we talk about:

• How impostor syndrome relates to anxiety and depression
• Procrastination and how she sometimes feels it sets her up to do good work, even though she hates it
• The difference between standup and therapy in her life
• How she feels about the word "no"
• The sometime-burden of representing South Asians in entertainment
• What it feels like to finally put this book out into the world

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/aparna-nancherla]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/q20fXrx8hCTBSQ4XeSxysfXRtxadTsg7Jdr0yV7REaEWed, 20 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- https://aparnacomedy.com/ is a writer, stand-up comedian, and actor. Her new book is Unreliable Narrator: Me, Myself and...Aparna Nancherla is a writer, stand-up comedian, and actor. Her new book is Unreliable Narrator: Me, Myself and Impostor Syndrome. You can hear Aparna as the voice of Moon on Fox's The Great North, or have heard her as the voice of Hollyhock on Bojack Horseman. She's also appeared on The Drop, Lopez vs. Lopez, and Corporate. She's written for Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell and Late Night with Seth Meyers, as well as Mythic Quest on Apple+.
In this episode we talk about:

• How impostor syndrome relates to anxiety and depression
• Procrastination and how she sometimes feels it sets her up to do good work, even though she hates it
• The difference between standup and therapy in her life
• How she feels about the word "no"
• The sometime-burden of representing South Asians in entertainment
• What it feels like to finally put this book out into the world

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/aparna-nancherla]]>3284falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/delight-and-joy-are-survival-mechanisms-and-acts-of-resistance-ross-gay--75226547 How rethinking these often twee concepts can change your life and maybe the world. 
Ross Gay is the author of four books of poetry: Against Which; Bringing the Shovel Down; Be Holding, winner of the PEN American Literary Jean Stein Award; and Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude, winner of the 2015 National Book Critics Circle Award and the 2016 Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award. In addition to his poetry, Ross has released three collections of essays—The Book of Delights was released in 2019 and was a New York Times bestseller; Inciting Joy was released in 2022, and his newest collection, The Book of (More) Delights was released in September of 2023.
In this episode we talk about:

• What got Ross interested in the subject of delight
• How noting delight can be a tool for counter programming against our negativity bias
• Why Ross argues that there is an ethical component to delight
• The benefits of writing by hand
• How both using a smartphone and rushing can be delight blockers
• The difference between delight and joy 
• What he means when he refers to the "offenses of joy"
• And the connection between grief and joy 

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/ross-gay
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/cOQdRw_CECD9T40mt4x5VyJRE9WQ4klNtjPaO-3M-nEMon, 18 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- How rethinking these often twee concepts can change your life and maybe the world.  https://www.rossgay.net/ is the author... How rethinking these often twee concepts can change your life and maybe the world. 
Ross Gay is the author of four books of poetry: Against Which; Bringing the Shovel Down; Be Holding, winner of the PEN American Literary Jean Stein Award; and Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude, winner of the 2015 National Book Critics Circle Award and the 2016 Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award. In addition to his poetry, Ross has released three collections of essays—The Book of Delights was released in 2019 and was a New York Times bestseller; Inciting Joy was released in 2022, and his newest collection, The Book of (More) Delights was released in September of 2023.
In this episode we talk about:

• What got Ross interested in the subject of delight
• How noting delight can be a tool for counter programming against our negativity bias
• Why Ross argues that there is an ethical component to delight
• The benefits of writing by hand
• How both using a smartphone and rushing can be delight blockers
• The difference between delight and joy 
• What he means when he refers to the "offenses of joy"
• And the connection between grief and joy 

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/ross-gay
]]>3296falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-kelly-corrigan-wonders-a-conversation-with-dan-harris--75226485gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/IoyhfPEoS-PSnQz1DBLDGH5FtC4A5b38rdEXA-bET8gFri, 15 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtDan sits down with his friend Kelly Corrigan at the Aspen Ideas Festival. A few of the topics they break open: uncertainty, humility and practices to keep us connected.  You can learn more at https://www.kellycorrigan.com or listen to the Kelly...3122falsebonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-controversial-new-way-to-think-about-addiction-carrie-wilkens--75226541 Carrie Wilkens, PhD, is the Co-founder, Co-president and CEO of the Center for Motivation and Change: Foundation for Change, a nonprofit organization with the mission of improving the dissemination of evidence-based ideas and strategies to professionals and loved ones of persons struggling with substance use through the Invitation to Change approach. She is co-author of the book, The Beyond Addiction Workbook for Family and Friends: Evidence-Based Skills to Help a Loved One Make Positive Change and Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change.
In this episode we talk about:

• The stigma around substance abuse
• Defining terms: addiction vs. substance use disorder and why it matters
• How substance use disorder affects our brain
• How to diagnose a substance abuse disorder
• Whether there is an alternative to abstinence
• How we all need to be thoughtful about the relationship we want with substances
• How and why a substantial percentage of people naturally recover without going to treatment
•  The strategies to use if you have someone in your life who you think is on a destructive path
•  What positive communication is and how to practice it
• How we live in a quick fix society and recovery from substance abuse disorder is a slow process
• What actually makes people change
• The role of meditation in recovery—for the patient and the family
• And the importance of taking care of yourself so you can take care of others

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/carrie-wilkens
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/tUzykFZiMzLS-oisbyg3PY9Wi8ZuKGN2RG9TKbZYqukWed, 13 Sep 2023 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Wilkens talks about the stigma around substance abuse, potential alternatives to abstinence, and the role of meditation in... Carrie Wilkens, PhD, is the Co-founder, Co-president and CEO of the Center for Motivation and Change: Foundation for Change, a nonprofit organization with the mission of improving the dissemination of evidence-based ideas and strategies to professionals and loved ones of persons struggling with substance use through the Invitation to Change approach. She is co-author of the book, The Beyond Addiction Workbook for Family and Friends: Evidence-Based Skills to Help a Loved One Make Positive Change and Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change.
In this episode we talk about:

• The stigma around substance abuse
• Defining terms: addiction vs. substance use disorder and why it matters
• How substance use disorder affects our brain
• How to diagnose a substance abuse disorder
• Whether there is an alternative to abstinence
• How we all need to be thoughtful about the relationship we want with substances
• How and why a substantial percentage of people naturally recover without going to treatment
•  The strategies to use if you have someone in your life who you think is on a destructive path
•  What positive communication is and how to practice it
• How we live in a quick fix society and recovery from substance abuse disorder is a slow process
• What actually makes people change
• The role of meditation in recovery—for the patient and the family
• And the importance of taking care of yourself so you can take care of others

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/carrie-wilkens
]]>3840falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/duncan-trussell-on-being-a-spiritual-omnivore-whether-psychedelics-are-a-bridge-to-the-divine-and-how-the-gates-of-hell-are-locked-from-t--75226556Duncan Trussell is an American actor and stand-up comic. And he doesn't like being called a Buddhist comedian. It makes sense… that label unfairly pigeonholes him in two ways. First, because he's a legit, successful, hilarious comedian, no matter what his spiritual leanings. Duncan has written and appeared in sketches for two seasons of Fuel TV's Stupidface, Showtime's La La Land, Comedy Central's Nick Swardson's Pretend Time, and both seasons of HBO's Funny or Die Presents. His television credits include MADtv and Curb Your Enthusiasm. 
And when it comes to the spiritual stuff, he's not just a Buddhist. This guy is spiritually omnivorous. And he knows his shit. He has practiced extensively. And on his podcast, The Duncan Trussell Family Hour, he interviews meditation teachers like Jack Kornfield and Sharon Salzberg. In fact, Netflix turned his pod into a cult favorite animated TV show, called The Midnight Gospel.
In this episode we talk about:

• Depression, anxiety, death, and Duncan's interpretation of God 
• How meditation helps him handle the insanity of Hollywood
• The Buddhist hell realms as psychological states
• Spirituality and psychedelics
• If having a contemplative practice can hurt our job, form of expression, or ambition
• Karmic and samsaric patterns – and enjoying your ego while you have one
• If we're all capable of love

Related Episodes: #603. Why Dwight from The Office (Rainn Wilson) Is Calling for a "Spiritual Revolution" #489. Can You Really Conquer Hatred Through Love? | Father Gregory Boyle
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/duncan-trussell
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/D3gsjcP9fQORX_yi_JZIu9TRmSZbUlaOM-LlqJbkl2YMon, 11 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- https://www.duncantrussell.com/ is an American actor and stand-up comic. And he doesn't like being called a Buddhist comedian....Duncan Trussell is an American actor and stand-up comic. And he doesn't like being called a Buddhist comedian. It makes sense… that label unfairly pigeonholes him in two ways. First, because he's a legit, successful, hilarious comedian, no matter what his spiritual leanings. Duncan has written and appeared in sketches for two seasons of Fuel TV's Stupidface, Showtime's La La Land, Comedy Central's Nick Swardson's Pretend Time, and both seasons of HBO's Funny or Die Presents. His television credits include MADtv and Curb Your Enthusiasm. 
And when it comes to the spiritual stuff, he's not just a Buddhist. This guy is spiritually omnivorous. And he knows his shit. He has practiced extensively. And on his podcast, The Duncan Trussell Family Hour, he interviews meditation teachers like Jack Kornfield and Sharon Salzberg. In fact, Netflix turned his pod into a cult favorite animated TV show, called The Midnight Gospel.
In this episode we talk about:

• Depression, anxiety, death, and Duncan's interpretation of God 
• How meditation helps him handle the insanity of Hollywood
• The Buddhist hell realms as psychological states
• Spirituality and psychedelics
• If having a contemplative practice can hurt our job, form of expression, or ambition
• Karmic and samsaric patterns – and enjoying your ego while you have one
• If we're all capable of love

Related Episodes: #603. Why Dwight from The Office (Rainn Wilson) Is Calling for a "Spiritual Revolution" #489. Can You Really Conquer Hatred Through Love? | Father Gregory Boyle
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/duncan-trussell
]]>4395falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-the-one-you-feed-a-conversation-with-dan-harris--75226510The One You Feed for more compelling interviews.]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/LUCopXByzSFiWQbuZmdXFUXBkY1reKg9jyye4rAoItoFri, 08 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtIn this episode from The One You Feed podcast, Dan sits down with host Eric Zimmer and discusses his original skepticism of meditation and the benefits he discovered from developing a regular meditation practice. Listen to...The One You Feed for more compelling interviews.]]>3177falsebonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-find-meaningful-work-in-a-rapidly-changing-world-bruce-feiler--75226606 Bruce Feiler is the author of seven New York Times bestsellers, including Life Is in the Transitions, The Secrets of Happy Families, and Council of Dads. His three TED Talks have been viewed more than four million times, and he teaches the TED Course How to Master Life Transitions. His latest book is called The Search. 
In this episode we talk about:

• How Feiler went from being a guy whose early work focused on spirituality to now focusing on work 
• How historically work was something that was supposed to make you unhappy. And how Millennials and Gen Z have helped change that
• What is a workquake?
• Why the majority of us actually have 5 jobs— what those are and why they matter
• What is a meaning audit? 
• The best single question you can ask yourself to write your own story of success 
• And the historical figures who helped define how we think about success

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/bruce-feiler]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/xT4GGo7lF8x9oMdec4Lu0Q_rSN2IUGGnAuUAlhARgowWed, 06 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Feiler also discusses why we no longer live linear lives, letting go of the idea of having a career, and redefining success.  ... Bruce Feiler is the author of seven New York Times bestsellers, including Life Is in the Transitions, The Secrets of Happy Families, and Council of Dads. His three TED Talks have been viewed more than four million times, and he teaches the TED Course How to Master Life Transitions. His latest book is called The Search. 
In this episode we talk about:

• How Feiler went from being a guy whose early work focused on spirituality to now focusing on work 
• How historically work was something that was supposed to make you unhappy. And how Millennials and Gen Z have helped change that
• What is a workquake?
• Why the majority of us actually have 5 jobs— what those are and why they matter
• What is a meaning audit? 
• The best single question you can ask yourself to write your own story of success 
• And the historical figures who helped define how we think about success

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/bruce-feiler]]>3459falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-handle-your-emotions-at-work-liz-fosslien-and-mollie-west-duffy--75226554No Hard Feelings: The Secret Power of Embracing Emotions at Work and Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay
In this episode we talk about:

• Why not acknowledging your emotions can lead to worse outcomes
• How to understand the data that comes from emotions
• The importance of psychological safety
• And how to recognize burnout before it's too late

Full Shownotes:https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/Liz-Fosslien-and-Mollie-West-Duffy
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/ZOEg9tE9WrEnbFcI8uhP1MGnJ7cPb-Ti8g2tCI50iGsMon, 04 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- These seven rules illustrate a middle path between completely stifling your emotions and bringing your whole self to the office....No Hard Feelings: The Secret Power of Embracing Emotions at Work and Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay
In this episode we talk about:

• Why not acknowledging your emotions can lead to worse outcomes
• How to understand the data that comes from emotions
• The importance of psychological safety
• And how to recognize burnout before it's too late

Full Shownotes:https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/Liz-Fosslien-and-Mollie-West-Duffy
]]>5427falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dharma-of-work-matthew-hepburn--75226581 Matthew is a meditation and dharma teacher with more than a decade of teaching experience and a passion for getting real about what it means to live well. He emphasizes humor, technique, and authentic kindness as a means to free the mind from unnecessary struggle and leave a healthier impact on the world. 
Beyond Ten Percent Happier, Matthew has taught in prisons, schools, corporate events and continues to teach across North America in buddhist centers offering intensive silent retreats and dharma for urban daily life. 
In this episode we talk about:

• How to change your relationship to your thoughts
• How to navigate the highs of praise and the lows of blame
• How to handle relationships at work when giving or receiving feedback
• How to bring your mindfulness practice to your workplace

Full Shownotes:https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/matthew-hepburn-work]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/ZI2jkBsYQIK4OFXi-QgJ7h-FtPzTppli_vNduPJvKv4Wed, 30 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- The office might be one of the most difficult places to not side with yourself, but it's a concept that can help you navigate... Matthew is a meditation and dharma teacher with more than a decade of teaching experience and a passion for getting real about what it means to live well. He emphasizes humor, technique, and authentic kindness as a means to free the mind from unnecessary struggle and leave a healthier impact on the world. 
Beyond Ten Percent Happier, Matthew has taught in prisons, schools, corporate events and continues to teach across North America in buddhist centers offering intensive silent retreats and dharma for urban daily life. 
In this episode we talk about:

• How to change your relationship to your thoughts
• How to navigate the highs of praise and the lows of blame
• How to handle relationships at work when giving or receiving feedback
• How to bring your mindfulness practice to your workplace

Full Shownotes:https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/matthew-hepburn-work]]>3990falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-myth-of-the-dream-job-simone-stolzoff--75226620 Simone Stolzoff is the author of The Good Enough Job: Reclaiming Life from Work. He is a designer and workplace expert from San Francisco, and a former design lead at the global innovation firm IDEO. His work has been featured in The New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, and many other publications. He is a graduate of Stanford and The University of Pennsylvania.
In this episode we talk about:

• His argument for diversifying our sources for what makes a meaningful life 
• How passion for your job shouldn't be a stand-in for pay or security 
• And how to balance the pursuit of meaningful work without letting it take over your life

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/simone-stolzoff]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/ZfM5-uilNhtb4GY1EnXPBt3Ow1O8-NRQuqTiHh4wQgIMon, 28 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Balancing happiness and ambition is a challenge, especially if you often define yourself by your work. Stolzoff covers why it's... Simone Stolzoff is the author of The Good Enough Job: Reclaiming Life from Work. He is a designer and workplace expert from San Francisco, and a former design lead at the global innovation firm IDEO. His work has been featured in The New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, and many other publications. He is a graduate of Stanford and The University of Pennsylvania.
In this episode we talk about:

• His argument for diversifying our sources for what makes a meaningful life 
• How passion for your job shouldn't be a stand-in for pay or security 
• And how to balance the pursuit of meaningful work without letting it take over your life

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/simone-stolzoff]]>4353falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-mindfulness-really-and-how-do-you-know-if-you-re-doing-it-right-diana-winston--75226567 Today's guest is Diana Winston, the Director of Mindfulness Education at UCLA's Mindful Awareness Research Center. She has written several books, including The Little Book of Being, and Fully Present, the Science, Art and Practice of Mindfulness, which she co-authored with Susan Smalley, and which is celebrating its tenth anniversary. Diana has been practicing mindfulness meditation since 1989, including a year as a Buddhist nun in Burma. 
In this episode we talk about:

• How Diana defines mindfulness
• How we know if we're in a state of bonafide mindfulness
• The difference between mindfulness as a trait and mindfulness as a state 
• Whether you have to meditate to achieve mindfulness as a trait
• What current scientific research says about the benefits of meditation
• The link between intuition, happiness and authenticity
• Her definition of happiness
• How meditation can help us relate to our bodies differently
• How to stop the self-judgment spiral
• Creating a top ten list to deal with difficult thoughts
• How to use meditation for chronic pain
• Striking a balance between reason and intuition
• The ripple effects of practicing meditation
• And how to start practicing mindfulness without getting overwhelmed

Full Shownotes:https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/diana-winston]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/6apJp-3r-P3kBrXfq1x5z7YbJLzoJmDnivJE00Io2WIFri, 25 Aug 2023 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Mindfulness is a word that is in danger of becoming meaningless. In this episode, we dig into the meaning of mindfulness, how to... Today's guest is Diana Winston, the Director of Mindfulness Education at UCLA's Mindful Awareness Research Center. She has written several books, including The Little Book of Being, and Fully Present, the Science, Art and Practice of Mindfulness, which she co-authored with Susan Smalley, and which is celebrating its tenth anniversary. Diana has been practicing mindfulness meditation since 1989, including a year as a Buddhist nun in Burma. 
In this episode we talk about:

• How Diana defines mindfulness
• How we know if we're in a state of bonafide mindfulness
• The difference between mindfulness as a trait and mindfulness as a state 
• Whether you have to meditate to achieve mindfulness as a trait
• What current scientific research says about the benefits of meditation
• The link between intuition, happiness and authenticity
• Her definition of happiness
• How meditation can help us relate to our bodies differently
• How to stop the self-judgment spiral
• Creating a top ten list to deal with difficult thoughts
• How to use meditation for chronic pain
• Striking a balance between reason and intuition
• The ripple effects of practicing meditation
• And how to start practicing mindfulness without getting overwhelmed

Full Shownotes:https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/diana-winston]]>3468falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meditation-party-magic-mystery-intuition-tattoos-and-non-efforting-sebene-selassie-and-jeff-warren--75226586 Related Episodes: #489. Can You Really Conquer Hatred Through Love? | Father Gregory Boyle #519. The Art and Science of Keeping Your Sh*t Together | Shinzen Young and James Gross  Best of the Archives: Making it RAIN | Tara Brach
For more info on the Meditation Party Retreat: Meditation Party Workshop at Omega Institute
To watch this interview online, go to: https://www.youtube.com/@TenPercentHappier
If you want to be part of the show, please call in with a question or comment. The number is 508-656-0540. Or you can email us with a voice memo at podcast@tenpercent.com with a voice memo. 
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/meditation-party-3]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/YxXxZbpOA4jdewbQce3sZ68CzP0M4wz0_sicrdLzsPkWed, 23 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Welcome to the third installment of Meditation Party, an experiment we're running with a chattier format – more of a morning zoo... Related Episodes: #489. Can You Really Conquer Hatred Through Love? | Father Gregory Boyle #519. The Art and Science of Keeping Your Sh*t Together | Shinzen Young and James Gross  Best of the Archives: Making it RAIN | Tara Brach
For more info on the Meditation Party Retreat: Meditation Party Workshop at Omega Institute
To watch this interview online, go to: https://www.youtube.com/@TenPercentHappier
If you want to be part of the show, please call in with a question or comment. The number is 508-656-0540. Or you can email us with a voice memo at podcast@tenpercent.com with a voice memo. 
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/meditation-party-3]]>3750falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-nature-is-good-for-us-here-s-how-to-make-time-for-it-scandinavian-style-linda-akeson-mcgurk--75226523There's No Such Thing As Bad Weather: A Scandinavian Mom's Secrets for Raising Healthy, Resilient, and Confident Kids. Her latest book is called The Open-Air Life: Discover the Nordic Art of Friluftsliv and Embrace Nature Every Day. She is the founder of the blog Rain or Shine Mamma, a resource for parents and other caregivers.
In this episode we talk about:

• Why humans are so drawn to nature and what the many scientific benefits are
• The historical roots of friluftsliv in Nordic countries
• Why we should go outside even when the weather sucks
• Why we should go camping 
• The benefits of cold plunges
• The benefits of silence
• The danger of seeing ourselves as separate from nature
• And why she believes appreciation of nature and meditation are complimentary

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/linda-akeson-mcgurk
Other Resources Mentioned:

• Wim Hof

Additional Resources:

• Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install

]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/pwly442vFJ2ywiSLBc-WL9U-8DZfA9O6jErbPG4unJQMon, 21 Aug 2023 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Today's guest is Linda Åkeson McGurk, a Swedish American writer and author of https://lindamcgurk.com/author/. Her latest book...There's No Such Thing As Bad Weather: A Scandinavian Mom's Secrets for Raising Healthy, Resilient, and Confident Kids. Her latest book is called The Open-Air Life: Discover the Nordic Art of Friluftsliv and Embrace Nature Every Day. She is the founder of the blog Rain or Shine Mamma, a resource for parents and other caregivers.
In this episode we talk about:

• Why humans are so drawn to nature and what the many scientific benefits are
• The historical roots of friluftsliv in Nordic countries
• Why we should go outside even when the weather sucks
• Why we should go camping 
• The benefits of cold plunges
• The benefits of silence
• The danger of seeing ourselves as separate from nature
• And why she believes appreciation of nature and meditation are complimentary

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/linda-akeson-mcgurk
Other Resources Mentioned:

• Wim Hof

Additional Resources:

• Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install

]]>3340falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-gracefully-handle-defeat-i-former-congressman-tim-ryan--75226514 Tim Ryan served for 20 years in the U.S. Congress. He is the author of a book on the power of mindfulness. He is the author of a book on the power of mindfulness, Healing America: How a Simple Practice Can Help Us Recapture the American Spirit and a book on reforming the broken food systems, The Real Food Revolution: Healthy Eating, Green Groceries, and the Return of the American Family Farm.
In this episode we talk about:

• How his practice helped him weather a brutal political campaign 
• Why he's joined the ice bath craze
• The link between breathwork and meditation
• How he's adjusting to civilian life after 20 years in Washington
• How he handled things when he realized the race was not going his way
• What he was thinking and feeling when he made his concession speech
• What it's like to be outside of the DC fishbowl
• The freedom that comes with not living under a microscope
• The kids basketball game made him realize his life had changed 
• Escaping the grind
• Whether he's considered running for office again
• And what the rough and tumble of politics has taught him about dealing with difficult people

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/tim-ryan
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/_YOYDWUWL_ZCuRUs7l58Caj1ug8jewu9YHhqCHtQ_CAFri, 18 Aug 2023 08:00:00 +0000bgtRyan also talks about how meditation helped him ride out a brutal political campaign,  escaping the grind, and whether he'll run for office again. Tim Ryan served for 20 years in the U.S. Congress. He is the author of a book on the power of... Tim Ryan served for 20 years in the U.S. Congress. He is the author of a book on the power of mindfulness. He is the author of a book on the power of mindfulness, Healing America: How a Simple Practice Can Help Us Recapture the American Spirit and a book on reforming the broken food systems, The Real Food Revolution: Healthy Eating, Green Groceries, and the Return of the American Family Farm.
In this episode we talk about:

• How his practice helped him weather a brutal political campaign 
• Why he's joined the ice bath craze
• The link between breathwork and meditation
• How he's adjusting to civilian life after 20 years in Washington
• How he handled things when he realized the race was not going his way
• What he was thinking and feeling when he made his concession speech
• What it's like to be outside of the DC fishbowl
• The freedom that comes with not living under a microscope
• The kids basketball game made him realize his life had changed 
• Escaping the grind
• Whether he's considered running for office again
• And what the rough and tumble of politics has taught him about dealing with difficult people

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/tim-ryan
]]>2478falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/deep-cuts-malcolm-gladwell--75226534 Malcolm Gladwell is the president and co-founder of the podcasting network Pushkin Industries, and the author of six New York Times bestselling books including The Tipping Point, Blink, Outliers, David and Goliath, and Talking to Strangers. He's also the host of the Pushkin podcast Revisionist History. 
For tickets to TPH's live event in Boston on September 7: https://thewilbur.com/armory/artist/dan-harris/
For tickets to TPH's live and live streamed event in Colorado on November 3: https://www.milehichurch.org/calendar/10-percent-happier-with-dan-harris/
Do you have a favorite episode of TPH? We want to hear about it! Here's how you can help us uncover these hidden gems.

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In this episode we talk about: 

• The backlash Malcolm faced from his work from home comments 
• Pushing the noise aside when it comes to social media 
• Lessons in kindness from a recent Revisionist History episode
• The importance of flow states
• How he personally relaxes 
• Why people should have a lifelong pursuit or practice
• What he thinks now about his famous 10,000 hours argument
• Why we need to engage and investigate the views of others to be morally alert as human beings
• And his biggest journalistic mistake

Content Warning: Brief mention of eating disorders. 
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode//malcolm-gladwell-rerun
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/JnmAj2WSYjnXZ-RtZMfpJH30sugiUuH6IZ6AjFIvJIgWed, 16 Aug 2023 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Gladwell On: the importance of flow states, why people should have a lifelong pursuit or practice, and how he personally... Malcolm Gladwell is the president and co-founder of the podcasting network Pushkin Industries, and the author of six New York Times bestselling books including The Tipping Point, Blink, Outliers, David and Goliath, and Talking to Strangers. He's also the host of the Pushkin podcast Revisionist History. 
For tickets to TPH's live event in Boston on September 7: https://thewilbur.com/armory/artist/dan-harris/
For tickets to TPH's live and live streamed event in Colorado on November 3: https://www.milehichurch.org/calendar/10-percent-happier-with-dan-harris/
Do you have a favorite episode of TPH? We want to hear about it! Here's how you can help us uncover these hidden gems.

1. Call +1 508-656-0540
2. Tell us your name and favorite episode
3. And, in a couple of sentences, tell us why this episode hit home for you

Do this and your episode and story may be part of our Deep Cuts feature
In this episode we talk about: 

• The backlash Malcolm faced from his work from home comments 
• Pushing the noise aside when it comes to social media 
• Lessons in kindness from a recent Revisionist History episode
• The importance of flow states
• How he personally relaxes 
• Why people should have a lifelong pursuit or practice
• What he thinks now about his famous 10,000 hours argument
• Why we need to engage and investigate the views of others to be morally alert as human beings
• And his biggest journalistic mistake

Content Warning: Brief mention of eating disorders. 
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode//malcolm-gladwell-rerun
]]>3576falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/deep-cuts-kryptonite-for-the-inner-critic-kristin-neff--75226491Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself and Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and Thrive.
For tickets to TPH's live event in Boston on September 7: https://thewilbur.com/armory/artist/dan-harris/
For tickets to TPH's live and live streamed event in Colorado on November 3rd: https://www.milehichurch.org/calendar/10-percent-happier-with-dan-harris/
Do you have a favorite episode of TPH? We want to hear about it! Here's how you can help us uncover these hidden gems.

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In this episode we talk about:

• How Kristin first got into meditation and why she was drawn to the practice of compassion 
• How, paradoxically, self-compassion actually makes us less focused on ourselves
• The three components of self-compassion
• One of the big blockers for men in practicing self-compassion
• What self-compassion is and isn't
• How research shows that self-compassion is a trainable skill
• Whether we actually need the internal cattle prod to get ahead
• Being kind to yourself even when you notice prejudice coming up in your mind 
• And how men and women deal with shame differently

Full Shownotes:https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/kristin-neff-rerun
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/ciC8zLOrqi7iNzWWTEfA-P0ZMeymmA433-hRW7SMWcAMon, 14 Aug 2023 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- The scientific case for self-compassion and why it doesn't have to lead to passivity, self absorption, or cheesiness. Today's...Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself and Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and Thrive.
For tickets to TPH's live event in Boston on September 7: https://thewilbur.com/armory/artist/dan-harris/
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In this episode we talk about:

• How Kristin first got into meditation and why she was drawn to the practice of compassion 
• How, paradoxically, self-compassion actually makes us less focused on ourselves
• The three components of self-compassion
• One of the big blockers for men in practicing self-compassion
• What self-compassion is and isn't
• How research shows that self-compassion is a trainable skill
• Whether we actually need the internal cattle prod to get ahead
• Being kind to yourself even when you notice prejudice coming up in your mind 
• And how men and women deal with shame differently

Full Shownotes:https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/kristin-neff-rerun
]]>4808falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/legendary-record-producer-rick-rubin-on-creativity-habits-self-doubt-intuition-and-meditation--75226536 We also cover: What to do when you're feeling stuck, the difference between authenticity and sincerity, and his approach to work/life balance.
Rick Rubin is a nine-time GRAMMY-winning producer and a New York Times number one best selling author of the book, The Creative Act: A Way of Being. He was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time and the most successful producer in any genre by Rolling Stone. He has collaborated with artists from Tom Petty to Adele, Johnny Cash to the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Beastie Boys to Slayer, Kanye West to the Strokes, and System of a Down to Jay-Z.
In this episode we talk about:

• Rick's meditation practice
• The connection between meditation and creativity
• Why creativity is a birthright for all of us
• How good habits help facilitate the making of good art
• The benefits of accepting the magical and mysterious aspects of creativity
• His analogy of the vessel and the filter 
• The difference between authenticity and sincerity  
• The role of doubt when creating 
• The role of intuition
• What to do when you're feeling stuck in a creative endeavor 
• His approach to a work/life balance 
• His take on drugs and their effect on the creative process 
• And his thoughts on the creative capacity of AI 

For tickets to TPH's live event in Boston on September 7: https://thewilbur.com/armory/artist/dan-harris/
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/rick-rubin]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/PCsPvn_2MLn2uthdQqcl-hSjl0Sieaue4hR4WTtOJXsWed, 09 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- We also cover: What to do when you're feeling stuck, the difference between authenticity and sincerity, and his approach to... We also cover: What to do when you're feeling stuck, the difference between authenticity and sincerity, and his approach to work/life balance.
Rick Rubin is a nine-time GRAMMY-winning producer and a New York Times number one best selling author of the book, The Creative Act: A Way of Being. He was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time and the most successful producer in any genre by Rolling Stone. He has collaborated with artists from Tom Petty to Adele, Johnny Cash to the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Beastie Boys to Slayer, Kanye West to the Strokes, and System of a Down to Jay-Z.
In this episode we talk about:

• Rick's meditation practice
• The connection between meditation and creativity
• Why creativity is a birthright for all of us
• How good habits help facilitate the making of good art
• The benefits of accepting the magical and mysterious aspects of creativity
• His analogy of the vessel and the filter 
• The difference between authenticity and sincerity  
• The role of doubt when creating 
• The role of intuition
• What to do when you're feeling stuck in a creative endeavor 
• His approach to a work/life balance 
• His take on drugs and their effect on the creative process 
• And his thoughts on the creative capacity of AI 

For tickets to TPH's live event in Boston on September 7: https://thewilbur.com/armory/artist/dan-harris/
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/rick-rubin]]>3778falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-meditate-if-you-have-no-time-to-meditate-jake-eagle-and-michael-amster-co-interviewed-by-dan-s-wife-bianca--75226565 The guests in question are Jake Eagle, a licensed mental health counselor, and Dr. Michael Amster, a physician with a specialty in pain management who is also a certified yoga and meditation teacher. Together, they're out with a new book called The Power of Awe: Overcome Burnout & Anxiety, Ease Chronic Pain, Find Clarity & Purpose―In Less Than 1 Minute Per Day. In it, they lay out a simple technique for "microdosing mindfulness" that just about anybody can work into their daily lives.
Plus: Dan's wife, Bianca, joins Dan as co-interviewer.
In this episode we talk about:

• How Jake and Michael stumbled upon this method (the story involves pancakes)
• Why Bianca has had trouble booting up a meditation habit (and why Jake says he's "a terrible meditator")
• Why people who have trouble sitting daily for extended periods might find that these microdoses are easier to work into their day
• How to do the A.W.E. Method
• The similarities and differences between A.W.E. and traditional mindfulness meditation
• Practical tips for trying out A.W.E. in everyday life, given how hard it is to form habits
• The early scientific evidence regarding the effectiveness of the A.W.E. Method
• And, finally, whether Bianca and Dan were convinced to try the method!

For tickets to TPH's live event in Boston on September 7: https://thewilbur.com/armory/artist/dan-harris/
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/eagle-amster-630]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/mphZaEeqfxwSEkXiDpNjPVe8V3KC8pJ0W-SOq2Tsmr8Mon, 07 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- The great meditation teacher Sebene Selassie said this about today's guests: "I think their work is going to revolutionize... The guests in question are Jake Eagle, a licensed mental health counselor, and Dr. Michael Amster, a physician with a specialty in pain management who is also a certified yoga and meditation teacher. Together, they're out with a new book called The Power of Awe: Overcome Burnout & Anxiety, Ease Chronic Pain, Find Clarity & Purpose―In Less Than 1 Minute Per Day. In it, they lay out a simple technique for "microdosing mindfulness" that just about anybody can work into their daily lives.
Plus: Dan's wife, Bianca, joins Dan as co-interviewer.
In this episode we talk about:

• How Jake and Michael stumbled upon this method (the story involves pancakes)
• Why Bianca has had trouble booting up a meditation habit (and why Jake says he's "a terrible meditator")
• Why people who have trouble sitting daily for extended periods might find that these microdoses are easier to work into their day
• How to do the A.W.E. Method
• The similarities and differences between A.W.E. and traditional mindfulness meditation
• Practical tips for trying out A.W.E. in everyday life, given how hard it is to form habits
• The early scientific evidence regarding the effectiveness of the A.W.E. Method
• And, finally, whether Bianca and Dan were convinced to try the method!

For tickets to TPH's live event in Boston on September 7: https://thewilbur.com/armory/artist/dan-harris/
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/eagle-amster-630]]>4067falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-joy-why-you-need-it-and-how-to-get-it-ingrid-fetell-lee--75226573 The hidden influence that your surroundings can have on your happiness. And how to tweak things in subtle but powerful ways.
Today's guest is Ingrid Fetell Lee, the author of Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness. She is the former design director at IDEO and the founder of the website The Aesthetics of Joy. She holds a Master's in Industrial Design from Pratt Institute and a Bachelor's in English and Creative Writing from Princeton University. 
This is the second installment in a three part series we're running called, Mundane Glory about learning not to overlook the little things in your daily life that can be powerful and evidence-based levers for increased happiness. 
For tickets to TPH's live event in Boston on September 7: https://thewilbur.com/armory/artist/dan-harris/
In this episode we talk about:

• The physiological and psychological benefits of joy 
• How to find joy in tangible objects and sensorial experiences
• What Ingrid means by "faux joy"
• How joy can intersect with many emotions including sadness and awe
• How to change your environment, at work and at home, to infuse it with joy
• A practice she calls, "Joy spotting" 
• Her list of, "The 50 Ways to Find More Joy Everyday" 
• The importance of noticing your killjoys 
• The risks of being visibly joyful 
• And how even on your worst day, joy can be accessible 

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/ingrid-fetell-lee]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/lPp0l8kPg1JdTlffaD31Fc2Dj4uQkuMje13MGDkiKbkWed, 02 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- The hidden influence that your surroundings can have on your happiness. And how to tweak things in subtle but powerful ways.... The hidden influence that your surroundings can have on your happiness. And how to tweak things in subtle but powerful ways.
Today's guest is Ingrid Fetell Lee, the author of Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness. She is the former design director at IDEO and the founder of the website The Aesthetics of Joy. She holds a Master's in Industrial Design from Pratt Institute and a Bachelor's in English and Creative Writing from Princeton University. 
This is the second installment in a three part series we're running called, Mundane Glory about learning not to overlook the little things in your daily life that can be powerful and evidence-based levers for increased happiness. 
For tickets to TPH's live event in Boston on September 7: https://thewilbur.com/armory/artist/dan-harris/
In this episode we talk about:

• The physiological and psychological benefits of joy 
• How to find joy in tangible objects and sensorial experiences
• What Ingrid means by "faux joy"
• How joy can intersect with many emotions including sadness and awe
• How to change your environment, at work and at home, to infuse it with joy
• A practice she calls, "Joy spotting" 
• Her list of, "The 50 Ways to Find More Joy Everyday" 
• The importance of noticing your killjoys 
• The risks of being visibly joyful 
• And how even on your worst day, joy can be accessible 

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/ingrid-fetell-lee]]>3681falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/neuroaesthetics-how-art-can-improve-and-extend-your-life-ivy-ross-and-susan-magsamen--75226558 Did you know that just 20 minutes of art a day is as beneficial as exercise and mindfulness? Or that participating in one art experience per month can extend your life by ten years? 
Our guests Ivy Ross and Susan Magsamen talk about their new book, Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us. Together they explore the new science of neuroaesthetics, which explains how the arts can measurably change the body, brain, and our behaviors. 
This is the first installment in a three part series we're running called, Mundane Glory about learning not to overlook the little things in your daily life that can be powerful and evidence-based levers for increased happiness. 

In this episode we talk about:

• Their definition of the arts and aesthetic experiences
• How they see nature as, "the highest form of art"
• How simple actions like humming in the shower & gardening can be categorized as art experiences
• How you don't have to be good at making art to benefit from it
• The difference between "makers" and "beholders" of art
• What they mean by art being a part of our evolutionary DNA
• How engaging in the arts can help strengthen our relationships and connectivity
• How arts and aesthetic experiences create neuroplasticity in the brain
• How society's emphasis on optimizing for productivity has pushed the arts aside
• The four key attributes that make up a concept called an "aesthetic mindset"
• The benefits of partaking in a wide array of art experiences
• The importance of infusing play and non judgment into the art you make
• How art can be a form of meditation and mindfulness
• How artistic experiences can extend your life, help treat disease and relieve stress
• How the arts affect the way we learn
• The emerging field of neuroarts and neuroaesthetics
• How food fits into the arts category
• Simple ways to integrate the arts into our daily lives
• Technology's relationship to the arts
• And the importance of architecture and your physical space as a form of art

For tickets to TPH's live event in Boston on September 7: https://thewilbur.com/armory/artist/dan-harris/
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/ivy-ross-susan-magsamen]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/rZF8QGDkHds3dCF-lyWYAH_u2O1qx_3UeLrppax9gQgMon, 31 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Did you know that just 20 minutes of art a day is as beneficial as exercise and mindfulness? Or that participating in one art... Did you know that just 20 minutes of art a day is as beneficial as exercise and mindfulness? Or that participating in one art experience per month can extend your life by ten years? 
Our guests Ivy Ross and Susan Magsamen talk about their new book, Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us. Together they explore the new science of neuroaesthetics, which explains how the arts can measurably change the body, brain, and our behaviors. 
This is the first installment in a three part series we're running called, Mundane Glory about learning not to overlook the little things in your daily life that can be powerful and evidence-based levers for increased happiness. 

In this episode we talk about:

• Their definition of the arts and aesthetic experiences
• How they see nature as, "the highest form of art"
• How simple actions like humming in the shower & gardening can be categorized as art experiences
• How you don't have to be good at making art to benefit from it
• The difference between "makers" and "beholders" of art
• What they mean by art being a part of our evolutionary DNA
• How engaging in the arts can help strengthen our relationships and connectivity
• How arts and aesthetic experiences create neuroplasticity in the brain
• How society's emphasis on optimizing for productivity has pushed the arts aside
• The four key attributes that make up a concept called an "aesthetic mindset"
• The benefits of partaking in a wide array of art experiences
• The importance of infusing play and non judgment into the art you make
• How art can be a form of meditation and mindfulness
• How artistic experiences can extend your life, help treat disease and relieve stress
• How the arts affect the way we learn
• The emerging field of neuroarts and neuroaesthetics
• How food fits into the arts category
• Simple ways to integrate the arts into our daily lives
• Technology's relationship to the arts
• And the importance of architecture and your physical space as a form of art

For tickets to TPH's live event in Boston on September 7: https://thewilbur.com/armory/artist/dan-harris/
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/ivy-ross-susan-magsamen]]>3892falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dharma-of-artificial-intelligence-ai-jasmine-wang-iain-s-thomas--75226632 Jasmine Wang, a technologist, and Iain S. Thomas, a poet, join us to talk about not only the answers they received from the robot, but also why they are deeply concerned about where AI might be headed.
In this episode we talk about:

• The origins of the book
• The definitions of some basic AI terminology
• The biggest takeaways of their conversation with AI—some of the answers they got back were fascinating and beautiful
• The perils and promise of AI (we spend a lot of time here)
• The ways in which AI may force us to rethink fundamental aspects of our own nature  
• And what we all can do to increase the odds that our AI future is more positive than not

For tickets to TPH's live event in Boston on September 7: https://thewilbur.com/armory/artist/dan-harris/
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/jasmine-wang-and-iain-s-thomas]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/2-mmgHmZIrZBiW0aRCMreiFrKfvtKONSlPrTRdG8YeUWed, 26 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Our guests today trained an AI on the world's most beloved texts, from the Bible to the Koran to the words of Marcus Aurelius,... Jasmine Wang, a technologist, and Iain S. Thomas, a poet, join us to talk about not only the answers they received from the robot, but also why they are deeply concerned about where AI might be headed.
In this episode we talk about:

• The origins of the book
• The definitions of some basic AI terminology
• The biggest takeaways of their conversation with AI—some of the answers they got back were fascinating and beautiful
• The perils and promise of AI (we spend a lot of time here)
• The ways in which AI may force us to rethink fundamental aspects of our own nature  
• And what we all can do to increase the odds that our AI future is more positive than not

For tickets to TPH's live event in Boston on September 7: https://thewilbur.com/armory/artist/dan-harris/
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/jasmine-wang-and-iain-s-thomas]]>3541falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pulitzer-prize-winning-novelist-jennifer-egan-on-panic-awe-fetishizing-authenticity-and-our-possible-ai-futures--75226593 Egan is as funny, fascinating, and open IRL as she is on the page although it's not clear she feels that way given she talks about how much smarter she feels in writing than in speaking!
In this episode we talk about:

• Egan's writing process 
• The power of writing by hand 
• The shocking, relentless, ruthless discipline that she imposes on herself to never do the same thing twice as she's writing
• Curiosity, awe, and panic attacks
• How she handles feedback
• Her feelings of insubstantiality 
• Our cultures fetishization of authenticity
• The impact of success on her work
• AI and our possible technological futures

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/jennifer-egan]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/7c_Xwwz085m3FkETmRzuf6o34QOVcAdD_pc8ob_wP5cMon, 24 Jul 2023 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Jennifer Egan is not only a novelist, she's also written short stories and award-winning magazine journalism. She's one of those... Egan is as funny, fascinating, and open IRL as she is on the page although it's not clear she feels that way given she talks about how much smarter she feels in writing than in speaking!
In this episode we talk about:

• Egan's writing process 
• The power of writing by hand 
• The shocking, relentless, ruthless discipline that she imposes on herself to never do the same thing twice as she's writing
• Curiosity, awe, and panic attacks
• How she handles feedback
• Her feelings of insubstantiality 
• Our cultures fetishization of authenticity
• The impact of success on her work
• AI and our possible technological futures

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/jennifer-egan]]>4562falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/zach-braff-on-anxiety-sobriety-insomnia-grief-social-media-and-the-meaning-of-the-tattoo-on-his-wrist--75226496 You may know Braff from the TV show Scrubs or the movie Garden State but Braff is actually a genuine multi-hyphenate; a true triple threat. He acts, writes and directs his own movies and other people's TV shows including Ted Lasso on Apple TV. Relatively recently he put out a new movie that he both wrote and directed called A Good Person starring Florence Pugh and Morgan Freeman.  
In this episode we talked about anxiety, depression, insomnia, addiction, grief, social media usage, and what he means by "learning to love your fate"—a notion that is literally tattooed on his wrist. 
This Interview was conducted in person at the TED conference in Vancouver this past April. 
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/zach-braff]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/D-BpgebkYPN92PphKdUdiCjd2tnfmmfG6W9xKTOEJYEFri, 21 Jul 2023 08:05:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Today's episode is a wide-ranging Interview with Zach Braff, one of those rare famous people who's really willing to go there. ... You may know Braff from the TV show Scrubs or the movie Garden State but Braff is actually a genuine multi-hyphenate; a true triple threat. He acts, writes and directs his own movies and other people's TV shows including Ted Lasso on Apple TV. Relatively recently he put out a new movie that he both wrote and directed called A Good Person starring Florence Pugh and Morgan Freeman.  
In this episode we talked about anxiety, depression, insomnia, addiction, grief, social media usage, and what he means by "learning to love your fate"—a notion that is literally tattooed on his wrist. 
This Interview was conducted in person at the TED conference in Vancouver this past April. 
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/zach-braff]]>2805falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-sleep-questions-answered-donn-posner--75226624

• The difference between chronic and acute insomnia
• How we can adapt to things that can mess up our sleep, like remote work
• Sub-chronic sleep conditions 
• What to do if we're experiencing acute insomnia so that it doesn't become chronic insomnia 
• The importance of structure when it comes to good sleep
• What social jet lag is 
• Dr. Posner's take on napping
• Why wake time is so important when it comes to good sleep 
• Why we shouldn't try to compensate for a bad night's sleep

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/donn-posner-268-rerun]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/y36LTEJfDgn4kMf0vHUwjBxKY6dTr3d9eTLw3ISewpwWed, 19 Jul 2023 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- In today's episode, Dr. Donn Posner proposes a whole new way of thinking about sleep. First, he normalizes the sleep problems...

• The difference between chronic and acute insomnia
• How we can adapt to things that can mess up our sleep, like remote work
• Sub-chronic sleep conditions 
• What to do if we're experiencing acute insomnia so that it doesn't become chronic insomnia 
• The importance of structure when it comes to good sleep
• What social jet lag is 
• Dr. Posner's take on napping
• Why wake time is so important when it comes to good sleep 
• Why we shouldn't try to compensate for a bad night's sleep

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/donn-posner-268-rerun]]>4729false268fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-sleep-better-diane-macedo--75226455 Sleep may be the apex predator of healthy habits, and yet so many of us are getting terrible sleep because we don't prioritize it or because we've told ourselves a whole story about how we're just not people who sleep well, and so we just live with it.
In this episode, you're going to meet somebody who decided she was not going to live with it any longer, and she launched an extremely detailed personal investigation in order to fix it. And luckily for us, she is a journalist, so she documented the whole thing and gathered extremely useful, heavily vetted information and insights we can all use.
Diane Macedo the author of the book, The Sleep Fix: Practical, Proven and Surprising Solutions for Insomnia, Snoring, Shift Work, and More. She is an ABC News anchor and correspondent and she appears on Good Morning America World News Tonight with David Muir and Nightline. Diane is also the daytime anchor for ABC News Live, the streaming service.
In this episode we talk about: 

• Key signs that you're not getting enough sleep
• Do sleeping pills really work?
• When and how to find a sleep specialist
• How to deal with performance anxiety around sleep 
• The difference between sleep deprivation and insomnia
• Mindfulness and sleep
• The biggest sleep myths

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/diane-macedo-444-rerun
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/G_2QhEuGD1OGSHe3_xb7h3oKPb9LmaKossfX9kAFxVIMon, 17 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- If you're not sleeping well, it's harder to do anything you care about. It's harder to get healthier, to be more focused and... Sleep may be the apex predator of healthy habits, and yet so many of us are getting terrible sleep because we don't prioritize it or because we've told ourselves a whole story about how we're just not people who sleep well, and so we just live with it.
In this episode, you're going to meet somebody who decided she was not going to live with it any longer, and she launched an extremely detailed personal investigation in order to fix it. And luckily for us, she is a journalist, so she documented the whole thing and gathered extremely useful, heavily vetted information and insights we can all use.
Diane Macedo the author of the book, The Sleep Fix: Practical, Proven and Surprising Solutions for Insomnia, Snoring, Shift Work, and More. She is an ABC News anchor and correspondent and she appears on Good Morning America World News Tonight with David Muir and Nightline. Diane is also the daytime anchor for ABC News Live, the streaming service.
In this episode we talk about: 

• Key signs that you're not getting enough sleep
• Do sleeping pills really work?
• When and how to find a sleep specialist
• How to deal with performance anxiety around sleep 
• The difference between sleep deprivation and insomnia
• Mindfulness and sleep
• The biggest sleep myths

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/diane-macedo-444-rerun
]]>3772false444fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/three-strategies-for-getting-over-yourself-joseph-goldstein--75226377 In this episode we talk about:

• The framework for understanding the three proliferating tendencies; the basic building blocks of our experience in the world
• Six things that make up what the Buddha called "the all" 
• What non-self means and why it's essential to the Buddhist teaching of liberation
• The two levels of truth: conventional and ultimate
• Why language is so important in conditioning how we experience things 
• How the three proliferating tendencies provide a very practical guide to understanding how we manufacture our own suffering

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/joseph-goldstein-364-rerun]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/2u_q821G1poVkObOwEDz4yxBILXN8yOEdTraeiRRF1wWed, 12 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Every year, Joseph Goldstein does a three month silent meditation retreat by himself at his home in Massachusetts. In this... In this episode we talk about:

• The framework for understanding the three proliferating tendencies; the basic building blocks of our experience in the world
• Six things that make up what the Buddha called "the all" 
• What non-self means and why it's essential to the Buddhist teaching of liberation
• The two levels of truth: conventional and ultimate
• Why language is so important in conditioning how we experience things 
• How the three proliferating tendencies provide a very practical guide to understanding how we manufacture our own suffering

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/joseph-goldstein-364-rerun]]>4499false364fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/four-ways-to-boost-your-mindfulness-muscle-joseph-goldstein--75226592Insight Meditation Society alongside Sharon Salzberg and Jack Kornfield. He also wrote a book called Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening.   In this episode we talk about:  

• The historical context for the four foundations of mindfulness 
• Why he thinks the Buddha loved lists
• Why the Buddha placed mindfulness of the body first on the list
• The steps to mastering mindfulness of the body
• The meaning of the word embodied and how that's different from our usual mode of being in the world
• How and why to do walking meditations
• What are feeling tones and why are they important
• Practices for cultivating mindfulness of mind
• The mantras that Joseph uses when teaching 

  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/joseph-goldstein-483-rerun]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/2fRoZExrR74FMpFl_M6ckWrdQMHLS6P0faQLeXUW-UMMon, 10 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- These days, the word mindfulness has become a buzz phrase but very often people don't know what the word actually means, much...Insight Meditation Society alongside Sharon Salzberg and Jack Kornfield. He also wrote a book called Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening.   In this episode we talk about:  

• The historical context for the four foundations of mindfulness 
• Why he thinks the Buddha loved lists
• Why the Buddha placed mindfulness of the body first on the list
• The steps to mastering mindfulness of the body
• The meaning of the word embodied and how that's different from our usual mode of being in the world
• How and why to do walking meditations
• What are feeling tones and why are they important
• Practices for cultivating mindfulness of mind
• The mantras that Joseph uses when teaching 

  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/joseph-goldstein-483-rerun]]>4049false483fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/night-school-how-to-meditate-while-you-re-asleep-andrew-holecek--75226610 It's about lucid dreaming, something that people might perceive as hippie nonsense, but is actually deeply woven into ancient and time-tested Buddhist traditions. 
Our guest today has been studying and practicing Buddhism and what he calls nocturnal meditations for more than four decades. And he has remarkably simple and down to earth tips for doing this in your own life. He argues anybody can do this. And the proposition is pretty compelling. We're asleep for a huge percentage of our life, and from a perspective of contemplative development, or training your mind, that's a huge stretch of land that is lying fallow. 
Andrew Holecek is an expert on lucid dreaming and the Tibetan yogas of sleep and dream. He is a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and the author of scientific papers on lucid dreaming. He has also written many books on the subject, including: Dream Yoga: Illuminating Your Life Through Lucid Dreaming and the Tibetan Yogas of Sleep.
In this episode we talk about:

• The Five Nocturnal Meditations, which include: liminal dreaming, lucid dreaming, dream yoga, sleep yoga, and bardo yoga
• Why bother with these nocturnal practices in the first place?
• How these nocturnal practices might be the next phase of human evolution
• The problem of wake-centricity
• Practical tips for trying this stuff yourself
• And if lucid dreaming is meant for everyone – including those of us with sleep issues

For tickets to TPH's live event in Boston on September 7: https://thewilbur.com/armory/artist/dan-harris/
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/andrew-holecek-620
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/_jjsppoi69Ght0lMvV_pI7nwVhz5kaVFTGgintlgvjQWed, 05 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- This is a fun, weird, extremely interesting and inspiring episode. It's about lucid dreaming, something that people might... It's about lucid dreaming, something that people might perceive as hippie nonsense, but is actually deeply woven into ancient and time-tested Buddhist traditions. 
Our guest today has been studying and practicing Buddhism and what he calls nocturnal meditations for more than four decades. And he has remarkably simple and down to earth tips for doing this in your own life. He argues anybody can do this. And the proposition is pretty compelling. We're asleep for a huge percentage of our life, and from a perspective of contemplative development, or training your mind, that's a huge stretch of land that is lying fallow. 
Andrew Holecek is an expert on lucid dreaming and the Tibetan yogas of sleep and dream. He is a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and the author of scientific papers on lucid dreaming. He has also written many books on the subject, including: Dream Yoga: Illuminating Your Life Through Lucid Dreaming and the Tibetan Yogas of Sleep.
In this episode we talk about:

• The Five Nocturnal Meditations, which include: liminal dreaming, lucid dreaming, dream yoga, sleep yoga, and bardo yoga
• Why bother with these nocturnal practices in the first place?
• How these nocturnal practices might be the next phase of human evolution
• The problem of wake-centricity
• Practical tips for trying this stuff yourself
• And if lucid dreaming is meant for everyone – including those of us with sleep issues

For tickets to TPH's live event in Boston on September 7: https://thewilbur.com/armory/artist/dan-harris/
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/andrew-holecek-620
]]>3227false620fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-thinking-about-death-can-improve-your-life-alua-arthur--75226585 There seems to be one clear bug in the human operating system — most of us do not like talking about death. Yet when we do talk about it, it can genuinely upgrade the quality of our lives.
Our guest today is Alua Arthur, a former attorney who is now what's called a death doula, which is someone who helps guide people through the end of their lives. Through this work, she has learned some extraordinary stuff about how to live life right now. 
Alua is also the founder of Going with Grace, a death doula training and end-of-life planning organization. She is working on her debut memoir, which will be coming out next year called, Briefly Perfectly Human.
This conversation took place at the 2023 TED Conference in Vancouver, immediately after Alua delivered her triumphant talk, which is out now. Special thanks to the TED Audio Collective. You can listen to Alua's talk and other TED talks on the TED Talks Daily podcast. 
In this episode we talk about:

• How death can be a powerful motivator 
• How consistently being aware that you're going to die can be a "stress reliever" 
• The utility of imagining your ideal death
• Her view on reincarnation 
• How the concept of "healing" can sometimes be used as a weapon against ourselves 
• The importance of not leaving things unsaid 
• How "hope" at the end of life can sometimes be unhelpful
• What surprises her about death 
• How her work helped her out of her depression
• The five steps that you should take when confronting your own death 
• The harm that can sometimes result from too much medical intervention toward the end of life
• The often fraught relationship that vulnerable and marginalized people can have with the medical community 
• The benefits of thinking about what version of yourself you want to meet on your deathbed
• The death meditation that she uses when working with people 
• What to say and do when you are with somebody who is grieving 
• And a practice she calls, "The dying things exercise" 

For tickets to TPH's live event in Boston on September 7: https://thewilbur.com/armory/artist/dan-harris/
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/Alua-Arthur-619]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/lho2mUd5T6QUIUKPJP3JJeBoETZzQhJC8SCpsnjQFBwMon, 03 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- There seems to be one clear bug in the human operating system — most of us do not like talking about death. Yet when we do... There seems to be one clear bug in the human operating system — most of us do not like talking about death. Yet when we do talk about it, it can genuinely upgrade the quality of our lives.
Our guest today is Alua Arthur, a former attorney who is now what's called a death doula, which is someone who helps guide people through the end of their lives. Through this work, she has learned some extraordinary stuff about how to live life right now. 
Alua is also the founder of Going with Grace, a death doula training and end-of-life planning organization. She is working on her debut memoir, which will be coming out next year called, Briefly Perfectly Human.
This conversation took place at the 2023 TED Conference in Vancouver, immediately after Alua delivered her triumphant talk, which is out now. Special thanks to the TED Audio Collective. You can listen to Alua's talk and other TED talks on the TED Talks Daily podcast. 
In this episode we talk about:

• How death can be a powerful motivator 
• How consistently being aware that you're going to die can be a "stress reliever" 
• The utility of imagining your ideal death
• Her view on reincarnation 
• How the concept of "healing" can sometimes be used as a weapon against ourselves 
• The importance of not leaving things unsaid 
• How "hope" at the end of life can sometimes be unhelpful
• What surprises her about death 
• How her work helped her out of her depression
• The five steps that you should take when confronting your own death 
• The harm that can sometimes result from too much medical intervention toward the end of life
• The often fraught relationship that vulnerable and marginalized people can have with the medical community 
• The benefits of thinking about what version of yourself you want to meet on your deathbed
• The death meditation that she uses when working with people 
• What to say and do when you are with somebody who is grieving 
• And a practice she calls, "The dying things exercise" 

For tickets to TPH's live event in Boston on September 7: https://thewilbur.com/armory/artist/dan-harris/
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/Alua-Arthur-619]]>3142false619fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/listen-to-ted-s-how-to-be-a-better-human--75226609How to Be a Better Human podcast, as we take a look within and beyond ourselves. How to Be a Better Human isn't your average self-improvement podcast. It's a show that understands that being a human is hard -- because no one tells you how to do it well! Join comedian Chris Duffy as he has conversations with the kind of brilliant experts you see giving TED Talks. Listen as they share how anyone can put big ideas into practice in their own lives, and make them a little less terrible. Because although we do our best to figure out life on our own, we can always use some help. Find How to Be a Better Human wherever you get your podcasts.]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/CRz_cxsSsbMEI8gJFS1LkgSvM8-fi_WTshopXxbsg5IFri, 30 Jun 2023 07:01:00 +0000bgtCheck out our friends at https://www.ted.com/podcasts/how-to-be-a-better-human podcast, as we take a look within and beyond ourselves. How to Be a Better Human isn't your average self-improvement podcast. It's a show that understands that being a...How to Be a Better Human podcast, as we take a look within and beyond ourselves. How to Be a Better Human isn't your average self-improvement podcast. It's a show that understands that being a human is hard -- because no one tells you how to do it well! Join comedian Chris Duffy as he has conversations with the kind of brilliant experts you see giving TED Talks. Listen as they share how anyone can put big ideas into practice in their own lives, and make them a little less terrible. Because although we do our best to figure out life on our own, we can always use some help. Find How to Be a Better Human wherever you get your podcasts.]]>299falsebonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-disentangle-from-toxic-people-lindsay-c-gibson--75226397 Lindsay C. Gibson is a clinical psychologist and bestselling author who specializes in helping people identify and deal with emotionally immature people, or EIP's. Her first appearance on our show was one of our most popular episodes of 2022. Now she's back to offer concrete strategies for handling the EIP's in your life, wherever you may find them. Her new book is called Disentangling from Emotionally Immature People.
In this episode we talk about:

• A primer on the cardinal characteristics of emotionally immature people (EIP's), how to spot them, and why you might want to
• What Lindsay means by "disentangling" from EIP's, and how to do it
• What often happens to your own sense of self when you're in relationship (or even just in conversation) with an EIP 
• How to interact with an EIP 
• How to prevent brain scramble when you're talking with someone who isn't making any attempt to understand what you're saying  
• How she reacts when she comes across EIP's in her everyday life
• Whether it's possible to have some immature characteristics without being an EIP
• Handling your own emotionally immature tendencies  
• Whether or not EIP's can change
• The limits of estrangement
• Why she encourages "alternatives to forgiveness"

For tickets to TPH's live event in Boston on September 7: https://thewilbur.com/armory/artist/dan-harris/
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/lindsay-c-gibson-617]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/OWhLUiaRcDa0pEre2uN-6ygnIMsSyAMWHt26-gzWkBIWed, 28 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Our relationships are the most important variable in our health and happiness, but they may also be the most difficult. This is... Lindsay C. Gibson is a clinical psychologist and bestselling author who specializes in helping people identify and deal with emotionally immature people, or EIP's. Her first appearance on our show was one of our most popular episodes of 2022. Now she's back to offer concrete strategies for handling the EIP's in your life, wherever you may find them. Her new book is called Disentangling from Emotionally Immature People.
In this episode we talk about:

• A primer on the cardinal characteristics of emotionally immature people (EIP's), how to spot them, and why you might want to
• What Lindsay means by "disentangling" from EIP's, and how to do it
• What often happens to your own sense of self when you're in relationship (or even just in conversation) with an EIP 
• How to interact with an EIP 
• How to prevent brain scramble when you're talking with someone who isn't making any attempt to understand what you're saying  
• How she reacts when she comes across EIP's in her everyday life
• Whether it's possible to have some immature characteristics without being an EIP
• Handling your own emotionally immature tendencies  
• Whether or not EIP's can change
• The limits of estrangement
• Why she encourages "alternatives to forgiveness"

For tickets to TPH's live event in Boston on September 7: https://thewilbur.com/armory/artist/dan-harris/
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/lindsay-c-gibson-617]]>4474false617fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-buddha-s-four-part-strategy-for-ultimate-happiness-sally-armstrong--75226602 In this episode we talk about:

• How Sally got started in meditation – including sitting and in person retreat with SN Goenka and living near the Dalai Lama
• Using our meditation to align on intentions and values and seeing that we have a choice once we wake up. 
• Where she encounters challenges in her practice today
• The importance of Beginner's mind 
• Sally's clear breakdown of the Buddha's Four Foundations of Mindfulness (the first time we've really gone into detail on the show)
• 
  

For tickets to TPH's live event in Boston on September 7: https://thewilbur.com/armory/artist/dan-harris/
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/sally-armstrong-232-rerun]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/tZxFrTvGOxlL75XAnXn8xzcEAMF39Gex9M7TU75dE8kMon, 26 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- "Mindfulness" has become a buzz phrase. There are books on mindful parenting, mindful lawyering, even mindful sex. But what does... In this episode we talk about:

• How Sally got started in meditation – including sitting and in person retreat with SN Goenka and living near the Dalai Lama
• Using our meditation to align on intentions and values and seeing that we have a choice once we wake up. 
• Where she encounters challenges in her practice today
• The importance of Beginner's mind 
• Sally's clear breakdown of the Buddha's Four Foundations of Mindfulness (the first time we've really gone into detail on the show)
• 
  

For tickets to TPH's live event in Boston on September 7: https://thewilbur.com/armory/artist/dan-harris/
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/sally-armstrong-232-rerun]]>3977false263fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-radical-decluttering-significantly-boost-your-happiness-bonus-conversation-with-the-minimalists--75226584 I'm no anti-capitalist, but I don't think it hurts to acknowledge the lie—or if you want to be generous, misunderstanding—at the core of the enterprise: that somehow acquisition will lead to lasting satisfaction. 
This insight about the limits of materialism is what animates my friends Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus, who together, are known as the Minimalists. Several years ago, they released a documentary on Netflix. It focuses on how to declutter your stuff and life and how that can lead to decluttering your mind and reduced anxiety. 
They actually interviewed me for it—even though I am not really a minimalist—and to this day it is the interview that generated perhaps the most attention of any I have ever done. For years, people stopped me on the street about that one. 
Anyway, Joshua and Ryan are now bringing their documentary – aptly entitled "Minimalism" – to YouTube, for free and without commercials. In honor of that, we are reposting an interview I did with them back in 2021.  
We hope you enjoy this bonus rebroadcast, and don't forget to check out the Minimalists podcast, Youtube, website…they're everywhere. Oh, and just to say that when we originally posted this interview, we paired it with a supplemental conversation with the great meditation teacher Oren Sofer, so if you want to hear the original, you can check that out here.]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/uzpSZazropHoOgO7O2i-G0wBU-r-yhLRzIoGSj7GiOAFri, 23 Jun 2023 07:01:00 +0000bgtHave you ever noticed that no matter how much shit you buy, it never really does it for you? There's always that next purchase.  I'm no anti-capitalist, but I don't think it hurts to acknowledge the lie—or if you want to be generous,... I'm no anti-capitalist, but I don't think it hurts to acknowledge the lie—or if you want to be generous, misunderstanding—at the core of the enterprise: that somehow acquisition will lead to lasting satisfaction. 
This insight about the limits of materialism is what animates my friends Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus, who together, are known as the Minimalists. Several years ago, they released a documentary on Netflix. It focuses on how to declutter your stuff and life and how that can lead to decluttering your mind and reduced anxiety. 
They actually interviewed me for it—even though I am not really a minimalist—and to this day it is the interview that generated perhaps the most attention of any I have ever done. For years, people stopped me on the street about that one. 
Anyway, Joshua and Ryan are now bringing their documentary – aptly entitled "Minimalism" – to YouTube, for free and without commercials. In honor of that, we are reposting an interview I did with them back in 2021.  
We hope you enjoy this bonus rebroadcast, and don't forget to check out the Minimalists podcast, Youtube, website…they're everywhere. Oh, and just to say that when we originally posted this interview, we paired it with a supplemental conversation with the great meditation teacher Oren Sofer, so if you want to hear the original, you can check that out here.]]>2469falsebonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nutrition-advice-for-people-who-don-t-want-to-go-on-a-diet-rachael-hartley--75226572 Today's guest is endeavoring to answer this question. Rachel Hartley is a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and the author of a book called Gentle Nutrition: A Non-Diet Approach to Healthy Eating. 
In this episode we talk about:

• The basics of intuitive eating
• Her thoughts on whether or not we should weigh ourselves
• Whether or not adopting intuitive eating means living with your face in a cookie jar forever
• How her work has influenced her own body image
• The eight guidelines of gentle nutrition
• Her provocative contention that "the healthiest choice isn't always the most nutritious choice"
• Her take on some of the critiques of intuitive eating
• Her thoughts on trendy new weight loss drugs like Ozempic

For tickets to TPH's live event in Boston on September 7: https://thewilbur.com/armory/artist/dan-harris/ Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/rachael-hartley-615]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/BrQW_ISBiW3HA7GGAjO3_hCxWFMJ9k0et5fT9BSIli4Wed, 21 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- If you want to opt out of diet culture, then what should you actually eat?  Today's guest is endeavoring to answer this... Today's guest is endeavoring to answer this question. Rachel Hartley is a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and the author of a book called Gentle Nutrition: A Non-Diet Approach to Healthy Eating. 
In this episode we talk about:

• The basics of intuitive eating
• Her thoughts on whether or not we should weigh ourselves
• Whether or not adopting intuitive eating means living with your face in a cookie jar forever
• How her work has influenced her own body image
• The eight guidelines of gentle nutrition
• Her provocative contention that "the healthiest choice isn't always the most nutritious choice"
• Her take on some of the critiques of intuitive eating
• Her thoughts on trendy new weight loss drugs like Ozempic

For tickets to TPH's live event in Boston on September 7: https://thewilbur.com/armory/artist/dan-harris/ Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/rachael-hartley-615]]>4338false615fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-brain-on-food-dr-uma-naidoo--75226354 In this episode we talk about:

• What the gut-brain connection is, how it works, and why it's so important
• Her contention that "we are in control of how we feel emotionally through the food choices we make every single day"
• How to leverage nutritional psychiatry to help you handle:
• ---Anxiety
• ---Depression
• ---Sleep disorders
• ---Dementia
• ---PTSD
• ---ADHD
• ---OCD
• Her thoughts on taking in all of this information without developing orthorexia (an unhealthy obsession with healthy food)
• Her thoughts on intuitive eating
• How to understand vitamins vs. supplements (and her advice on taking supplements)

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/uma-naidoo-614]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/GRrv5Y9yywwjPYdfsm0qv3KimZpvFoTVF54VDuB-8H8Mon, 19 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Most of us have an intuitive sense that there's a pretty serious link between what we eat and how we feel. Today's guest is here... In this episode we talk about:

• What the gut-brain connection is, how it works, and why it's so important
• Her contention that "we are in control of how we feel emotionally through the food choices we make every single day"
• How to leverage nutritional psychiatry to help you handle:
• ---Anxiety
• ---Depression
• ---Sleep disorders
• ---Dementia
• ---PTSD
• ---ADHD
• ---OCD
• Her thoughts on taking in all of this information without developing orthorexia (an unhealthy obsession with healthy food)
• Her thoughts on intuitive eating
• How to understand vitamins vs. supplements (and her advice on taking supplements)

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/uma-naidoo-614]]>3608false614fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-you-get-fit-without-self-loathing-cara-lai--75226603 In this episode we talk about:

• Practices for that moment when you're getting out of the shower, see yourself in the mirror, and engage in a festival of self-judgment
• The surprising things that happened when Cara was forced to stop exercising
• A counterintuitive mindfulness practice suggestion for those with exercise routines
• When and why you should purposely do things you know are bad for you
• Why we often resist 'being in our bodies,' why that's OK, and how to lower the bar on this contemplative cliché–without giving it up
• A body-related Buddhist practice she finds to be totally not useful

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/cara-lai-612]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Tx6yfuihdlFb3LdoTQ--mDdfA3BmuFxVVdc0j_dXBH0Wed, 14 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- It's an urgent question for so many of us: Can we exercise, can we take care of our bodies, without being driven by shame,... In this episode we talk about:

• Practices for that moment when you're getting out of the shower, see yourself in the mirror, and engage in a festival of self-judgment
• The surprising things that happened when Cara was forced to stop exercising
• A counterintuitive mindfulness practice suggestion for those with exercise routines
• When and why you should purposely do things you know are bad for you
• Why we often resist 'being in our bodies,' why that's OK, and how to lower the bar on this contemplative cliché–without giving it up
• A body-related Buddhist practice she finds to be totally not useful

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/cara-lai-612]]>3902false612fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-owner-s-manual-for-your-body-juliet-and-kelly-starrett--75226489 Kelly and Juliet Starrett are the authors of the new book Built to Move: The 10 Essential Habits to Help You Move Freely and Live Fully. Their book covers 10 tests you can do to assess your mobility "vital signs" and 10 practices you can do to improve those vital signs and make your body work better.
In this episode we talk about:

• What the Starrett's see as the shortcomings of "the fitness industrial complex" 
• What mobility is, and why working on it is different from working out 
• Why you should practice getting up off the ground without help
• The importance of your hip range of motion
• Why the Starrett's recommend a minimum of 8,000 steps per day, not 10,000
• The 'Old Man Balance Test'
• The 'SOLEC test'
• The Starretts' recommendations on nutrition, sleep, and breathing

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/juliet-and-kelly-starrett-611]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/SdoXC3ETbPyAktNemYDi1ZhhGCK06ukQt_u72bRzFTAMon, 12 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- From the way we sit while watching TV to the way we put on our shoes, our days are filled with opportunities to improve our... Kelly and Juliet Starrett are the authors of the new book Built to Move: The 10 Essential Habits to Help You Move Freely and Live Fully. Their book covers 10 tests you can do to assess your mobility "vital signs" and 10 practices you can do to improve those vital signs and make your body work better.
In this episode we talk about:

• What the Starrett's see as the shortcomings of "the fitness industrial complex" 
• What mobility is, and why working on it is different from working out 
• Why you should practice getting up off the ground without help
• The importance of your hip range of motion
• Why the Starrett's recommend a minimum of 8,000 steps per day, not 10,000
• The 'Old Man Balance Test'
• The 'SOLEC test'
• The Starretts' recommendations on nutrition, sleep, and breathing

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/juliet-and-kelly-starrett-611]]>3813false611fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-a-buddhist-want-a-beach-bod-behind-the-scenes-with-tph-producer-dj-cashmere--75226634 --------- Starting next week, we're launching a six part series where we're going to talk to a vast array of experts on longevity, exercise, and diet — we're calling it Get Fit Sanely.   To kick the series off, I wanted to have our senior producer DJ Cashmere on, who's the architect behind this project. You're gonna hear him get really personal about how these issues have affected his own psychology, and you'll hear a very thoughtful person talk about what he's taken away from the months of research he's done on these subjects. And, we'll give you a taste of what it's like here behind the scenes at Ten Percent Happier.   Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/buddhist-beach-bod   Other Resources Mentioned:

• No Excuses: Race and Reckoning at a Chicago Charter School — DJ's audio documentary about his time as a teacher

    Additional Resources:

• Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install

 ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/jnH3iBbe7UsjCb9cUAtA0Ovha9Jk_EWHvw3jdtHuxBAFri, 09 Jun 2023 07:01:00 +0000bgtEditor's Note (March 2026): This episode contains a brief reference to Peter Attia. Since this episode was published, documents released by the Department of Justice have revealed Peter Attia's connection to Jeffrey Epstein. We find these revelations... --------- Starting next week, we're launching a six part series where we're going to talk to a vast array of experts on longevity, exercise, and diet — we're calling it Get Fit Sanely.   To kick the series off, I wanted to have our senior producer DJ Cashmere on, who's the architect behind this project. You're gonna hear him get really personal about how these issues have affected his own psychology, and you'll hear a very thoughtful person talk about what he's taken away from the months of research he's done on these subjects. And, we'll give you a taste of what it's like here behind the scenes at Ten Percent Happier.   Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/buddhist-beach-bod   Other Resources Mentioned:

• No Excuses: Race and Reckoning at a Chicago Charter School — DJ's audio documentary about his time as a teacher

    Additional Resources:

• Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install

 ]]>1954falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-you-really-live-to-150-years-old-dr-mark-hyman--75226597 In this episode we talk about:

• Whether there's a tension between Mark's approach and Buddhism
• Whether it's realistic for people alive today to think that we could make it to 150 or 200 years old
• Mark's contention that he is in better shape at 63 than he was at 40
• His take on intuitive eating
• His top line recommendations on exercise
• The benefits of cuddling
• His response to critiques of functional medicine
• Whether his longevity routine is something regular people can do
• The research on cold plunges and saunas
• His advice on alcohol

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/dr-mark-hyman-609]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/ff7ghpnZWs-uBGOXpIU1iAItSNM74E-HXwe8YC4MuiMWed, 07 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Everyone from the Buddha to the Stoics have exhorted us to remember that we're going to die. So what are we to make of Dr. Mark... In this episode we talk about:

• Whether there's a tension between Mark's approach and Buddhism
• Whether it's realistic for people alive today to think that we could make it to 150 or 200 years old
• Mark's contention that he is in better shape at 63 than he was at 40
• His take on intuitive eating
• His top line recommendations on exercise
• The benefits of cuddling
• His response to critiques of functional medicine
• Whether his longevity routine is something regular people can do
• The research on cold plunges and saunas
• His advice on alcohol

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/dr-mark-hyman-609]]>4439false609fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-personal-story-from-dan--75226532 So, in that spirit – we're going to bring you a bonus episode from a podcast we love called Meditative Story. We're going to share my episode of Meditative Story with you, where I tell a personal story about a father-son trip that I went on with my son, Alexander, when he was four years old. And how this trip really changed our relationship. 
If you're not familiar with Meditative Story, it provides immersive storytelling with mindfulness prompts embedded right into the narrative, woven with a wonderful musical soundtrack. 
I hope you enjoy this episode of Meditative Story. x
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/alzYqx_YfAeF5qH1JlTWLtOJ_JwnGURA1CI42RqGFM8Wed, 31 May 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtAs you might already know, May is Mental Health Awareness Month – and, while mental health is important every month, it's an important opportunity to share resources that can help one another.  So, in that spirit – we're going to bring you a bonus... So, in that spirit – we're going to bring you a bonus episode from a podcast we love called Meditative Story. We're going to share my episode of Meditative Story with you, where I tell a personal story about a father-son trip that I went on with my son, Alexander, when he was four years old. And how this trip really changed our relationship. 
If you're not familiar with Meditative Story, it provides immersive storytelling with mindfulness prompts embedded right into the narrative, woven with a wonderful musical soundtrack. 
I hope you enjoy this episode of Meditative Story. x
]]>1691falsebonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-episode-will-make-you-stronger-sister-dang-nghiem--75226490 This episode dives into a five-part Buddhist list for being stronger in the face of whatever life throws at you. 
Sister Dang Nghiem, who goes by Sister D, is a nun in the Plum Village tradition and a disciple of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. She was born in Vietnam during the war, and is the daughter of a Vietnamese mother and an American soldier. Sister D experienced an unfathomable amount of loss before relocating to the US, where she became a doctor and later, after experiencing more loss, became a nun. She's written several books and her most recent is Flowers in the Dark.
In this conversation, Sister D shares her story, and then walks us through The Five Strengths of Applied Zen Buddhism which include trust, diligence, mindfulness, concentration, and insight.
Content Warning: This episode covers difficult topics including death, mental illness, and sexual abuse. 

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/sister-dang-nghiem-403-rerun]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/N0iNF4ZNn8JOmUHgjJ8RwSVs0TSplw5dP6QnhgsXRdMWed, 31 May 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- It's hard to be a human. No matter how good things are for you, being alive is still hard. Whatever your life circumstances are,... This episode dives into a five-part Buddhist list for being stronger in the face of whatever life throws at you. 
Sister Dang Nghiem, who goes by Sister D, is a nun in the Plum Village tradition and a disciple of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. She was born in Vietnam during the war, and is the daughter of a Vietnamese mother and an American soldier. Sister D experienced an unfathomable amount of loss before relocating to the US, where she became a doctor and later, after experiencing more loss, became a nun. She's written several books and her most recent is Flowers in the Dark.
In this conversation, Sister D shares her story, and then walks us through The Five Strengths of Applied Zen Buddhism which include trust, diligence, mindfulness, concentration, and insight.
Content Warning: This episode covers difficult topics including death, mental illness, and sexual abuse. 

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/sister-dang-nghiem-403-rerun]]>3574false403fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-strategies-for-managing-your-time-laura-vanderkam--75226612 Our guest today approaches the topic from research and personal experience and dives into how we can think more strategically about our time and aspire to build resilient schedules, rather than perfect ones. 
Laura Vanderkam is the author of several time management and productivity books. Her latest is Tranquility by Tuesday: 9 Ways to Calm the Chaos and Make Time for What Matters. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Fast Company. Laura's TED Talk on "How to Gain Control of Your Free Time" has been viewed more than 12 million times, and she also hosts the podcast Before Breakfast. Her previous books include Off the Clock: Feel Less Busy While Getting More Done, I Know How She Does It: How Successful Women Make the Most of Their Time, What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast, and 168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think. 
In this episode we talk about: 

• Why time is the great leveler
• Why time management strategies aren't only for people lucky enough to set their own schedules 
• Why Laura's number one rule in her book is to "give yourself a bedtime" 
• Why she is a big believer that that weekends and evenings do not have to be work free zones
• How to use exercise as a reset button during your day
• Why creating a habit doesn't have to mean doing it everyday
• The time management rule that Laura gets the biggest pushback on 
• And the rule Laura says all the other rules are jealous of

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/laura-vanderkam-606]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/TZ_nsvUctSXKVZmS8ATwGpygaFftwAaHHr8wXPy5BUEMon, 29 May 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- So many of us suffer over the issue of time management.  Our guest today approaches the topic from research and personal... Our guest today approaches the topic from research and personal experience and dives into how we can think more strategically about our time and aspire to build resilient schedules, rather than perfect ones. 
Laura Vanderkam is the author of several time management and productivity books. Her latest is Tranquility by Tuesday: 9 Ways to Calm the Chaos and Make Time for What Matters. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Fast Company. Laura's TED Talk on "How to Gain Control of Your Free Time" has been viewed more than 12 million times, and she also hosts the podcast Before Breakfast. Her previous books include Off the Clock: Feel Less Busy While Getting More Done, I Know How She Does It: How Successful Women Make the Most of Their Time, What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast, and 168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think. 
In this episode we talk about: 

• Why time is the great leveler
• Why time management strategies aren't only for people lucky enough to set their own schedules 
• Why Laura's number one rule in her book is to "give yourself a bedtime" 
• Why she is a big believer that that weekends and evenings do not have to be work free zones
• How to use exercise as a reset button during your day
• Why creating a habit doesn't have to mean doing it everyday
• The time management rule that Laura gets the biggest pushback on 
• And the rule Laura says all the other rules are jealous of

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/laura-vanderkam-606]]>4443false606fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-three-part-plan-for-anxiety-dr-luana-marques--75226483 In her new book, "Bold Move: A 3-Step Plan to Transform Anxiety into Power", Dr. Luana Marques shares her story about growing up in chaos and learning early skills of cognitive behavioral therapy that helped her cope with anxiety and live boldly. 
Dr. Luana Marques is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School, a former president of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), and a renowned mental health expert, educator, and author. In this episode we talk about:

• Luana's personal story growing up in Brazil and struggling with anxiety as a child
• What it means to live boldly
• What is psychological avoidance and the 3 R's of Avoidance
• Luana's three step plan to transform anxiety into power
• How to be comfortably uncomfortable
• Why the brain is a faulty predictor
• Why being bold is not the same as being fearless
• Why social support is the number one buffer across any mental health issue
• How aligning your daily actions with your values can help you deal with anxiety 
• How to identify your values by looking at pain
• And what Luana means by "being the water not the rock"  

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/dr-luana-marques-604]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/UhslGQQlJXLVipdlHS39VIY-yA2PYAQWC5JfVRnGpk4Wed, 24 May 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- The notion of "being your authentic self" might sound like too much of a tired trope, but getting real and stripping away your... In her new book, "Bold Move: A 3-Step Plan to Transform Anxiety into Power", Dr. Luana Marques shares her story about growing up in chaos and learning early skills of cognitive behavioral therapy that helped her cope with anxiety and live boldly. 
Dr. Luana Marques is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School, a former president of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), and a renowned mental health expert, educator, and author. In this episode we talk about:

• Luana's personal story growing up in Brazil and struggling with anxiety as a child
• What it means to live boldly
• What is psychological avoidance and the 3 R's of Avoidance
• Luana's three step plan to transform anxiety into power
• How to be comfortably uncomfortable
• Why the brain is a faulty predictor
• Why being bold is not the same as being fearless
• Why social support is the number one buffer across any mental health issue
• How aligning your daily actions with your values can help you deal with anxiety 
• How to identify your values by looking at pain
• And what Luana means by "being the water not the rock"  

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/dr-luana-marques-604]]>4257false604fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-dwight-from-the-office-rainn-wilson-is-calling-for-a-spiritual-revolution--75226525 Because in real life, Rainn Wilson has spent many, many years wrestling with religion, sobriety, and marital ups and downs, and he's got a new book called Soul Boom in which he cracks a lot of jokes and also makes a dead serious case for a spiritual revolution. (I'll explain exactly what he means by that.) 
In this episode we talk about:

• the role of the Baha'i faith in his life
• why he was so miserable at the height of The Office's popularity
• what he considers his greatest achievement in life
• the importance of spiritual pilgrimage 
• the ingredients of the perfect religion, which he insists must include potlucks. 

A little bit more about Rainn: he won three Emmys for his work on The Office. He hosts a podcast called Metaphysical Milkshake, and he's got a new travel series on Peacock called Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss.
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/rainn-wilson-603
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/IT7U_aeggp2SmjKgnOzfdVra28o-yfRDLMjkzJlb2EMMon, 22 May 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Why, you might fairly ask, am I interviewing Rainn Wilson, best known for his star turn on the sitcom The Office playing Dwight... Because in real life, Rainn Wilson has spent many, many years wrestling with religion, sobriety, and marital ups and downs, and he's got a new book called Soul Boom in which he cracks a lot of jokes and also makes a dead serious case for a spiritual revolution. (I'll explain exactly what he means by that.) 
In this episode we talk about:

• the role of the Baha'i faith in his life
• why he was so miserable at the height of The Office's popularity
• what he considers his greatest achievement in life
• the importance of spiritual pilgrimage 
• the ingredients of the perfect religion, which he insists must include potlucks. 

A little bit more about Rainn: he won three Emmys for his work on The Office. He hosts a podcast called Metaphysical Milkshake, and he's got a new travel series on Peacock called Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss.
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/rainn-wilson-603
]]>4173false603fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-cost-of-living-with-a-secret-geena-rocero--75226587

Twitter: twitter.com/geenarocero

Instagram: instagram.com/geenarocero 

  Book Mentioned:

• Horse Barbie: A Memoir

  Other Resources Mentioned:

• Geena's TED talk: Why I Must Come Out

  Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install  ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/PtEYQGgNC2Uo5bfDJhiNjMCXWwcGk_HTMGf8iAV8yIcFri, 19 May 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.   We're going to start experimenting with these Friday episodes. Historically on Fridays, we've dropped guided meditations – and we...

Twitter: twitter.com/geenarocero

Instagram: instagram.com/geenarocero 

  Book Mentioned:

• Horse Barbie: A Memoir

  Other Resources Mentioned:

• Geena's TED talk: Why I Must Come Out

  Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install  ]]>2001false602fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meditation-party-with-sebene-selassie-and-jeff-warren-psychedelics-adhd-waking-up-from-distraction-and-singing-without-being-self-consci--75226446 Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/sebene-selassie-jeff-warren-601]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/2YotwI8f-HoHEzNsKEUmBKIYdmR439Q2Gsdo4tjoptkWed, 17 May 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Welcome to Round II of the Meditation Party. The feedback we got from our first episode was overwhelmingly positive, so we're... Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/sebene-selassie-jeff-warren-601]]>4041true601fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mayim-bialik-on-anxiety-anger-believing-in-both-neuroscience-and-god-and-the-pressures-of-being-a-teen-tv-star--75226595Girling Up: How to Be Strong, Smart, and Spectacular and Boying Up: How to Be Brave, Bold, and Brilliant. 
In this episode we talk about:

• The pressures of being a teen star
• Mayim's fascination with the brain
• How she squares her scientific expertise with her religious beliefs
• Why she half-jokingly says she was born "a mental health challenge" 
• The difference between anxiety attacks and panic disorder
• Why she's chosen to be so public about her complicated psychiatric history
• Whether it's possible to be overdiagnosed
• The tools she personally uses to stay afloat
• What's behind her busyness, and what happened when she decided to stop working all the time
• And why at age 47, she's now taking the time to learn how to express her anger in a healthy way

A note that there are some mentions of suicide and addiction in this episode. 
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/mayim-bialik-600 ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/VEtbixuTfO7URWJIF40J-lMl3DV9zLSnPXYbSgY7CdgMon, 15 May 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Historically on this show, we want guests who either have skills that they can teach us (i.e. meditation teachers or happiness...Girling Up: How to Be Strong, Smart, and Spectacular and Boying Up: How to Be Brave, Bold, and Brilliant. 
In this episode we talk about:

• The pressures of being a teen star
• Mayim's fascination with the brain
• How she squares her scientific expertise with her religious beliefs
• Why she half-jokingly says she was born "a mental health challenge" 
• The difference between anxiety attacks and panic disorder
• Why she's chosen to be so public about her complicated psychiatric history
• Whether it's possible to be overdiagnosed
• The tools she personally uses to stay afloat
• What's behind her busyness, and what happened when she decided to stop working all the time
• And why at age 47, she's now taking the time to learn how to express her anger in a healthy way

A note that there are some mentions of suicide and addiction in this episode. 
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/mayim-bialik-600 ]]>3552false600fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/joseph-goldstein-on-how-not-to-try-too-hard-in-meditation-why-you-shouldn-t-waste-your-suffering-and-the-value-of-seeing-how-ridiculous--75226615Joseph Goldstein on the show. He's one of the greatest living meditation teachers—and we cover a lot of ground in this conversation both related to meditation and to life. This is the third installment in a series we've been running this month on the Eightfold Path. If you missed the first two episodes, don't worry. Joseph starts our conversation with a brief description and explanation of this pivotal Buddhist list. The list is basically a recipe for living a good life.
In this episode we talk about:  

• How to strike a balance between trying too hard and trying too little in meditation
• How to handle your doubts about whether you're meditating correctly
• What the Buddhists really mean when they say "let it go" 
• What Joseph means when he says, don't waste your suffering
• Why he uses the word ridiculous so much to describe the way our minds work
• How the eightfold path encompasses both daily life and formal meditation
• The simplest possible definition of mindfulness
• How mindfulness can prevent unwholesome or unhealthy states of mind from arising 
• What to do when unwholesome states have already arisen
• Being mindful of seeing, which is an often overlooked
• A simple explanation of the tricky Buddhist concept of not self 
• The Buddhist concept of wisdom 
• And the importance of having a sense of humor about your own mind 

A note that we initially conducted this conversation live via Zoom as part of a benefit in support of an organization called the New York Insight Meditation Center, which is an offshoot of IMS.
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/joseph-goldstein-598
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Y1Bx9Saa7CBBhsmHdJeyOUaPMwjGvAhKjKveGGEX9ewWed, 10 May 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- It's always a big deal when we get the maestro https://www.dharma.org/teacher/joseph-goldstein/ on the show. He's one of the...Joseph Goldstein on the show. He's one of the greatest living meditation teachers—and we cover a lot of ground in this conversation both related to meditation and to life. This is the third installment in a series we've been running this month on the Eightfold Path. If you missed the first two episodes, don't worry. Joseph starts our conversation with a brief description and explanation of this pivotal Buddhist list. The list is basically a recipe for living a good life.
In this episode we talk about:  

• How to strike a balance between trying too hard and trying too little in meditation
• How to handle your doubts about whether you're meditating correctly
• What the Buddhists really mean when they say "let it go" 
• What Joseph means when he says, don't waste your suffering
• Why he uses the word ridiculous so much to describe the way our minds work
• How the eightfold path encompasses both daily life and formal meditation
• The simplest possible definition of mindfulness
• How mindfulness can prevent unwholesome or unhealthy states of mind from arising 
• What to do when unwholesome states have already arisen
• Being mindful of seeing, which is an often overlooked
• A simple explanation of the tricky Buddhist concept of not self 
• The Buddhist concept of wisdom 
• And the importance of having a sense of humor about your own mind 

A note that we initially conducted this conversation live via Zoom as part of a benefit in support of an organization called the New York Insight Meditation Center, which is an offshoot of IMS.
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/joseph-goldstein-598
]]>3961false598fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mike-d-on-the-value-of-failure-the-addictive-power-of-adrenaline-and-how-a-beastie-boy-got-into-lovingkindness--75226636 Today's show features one of Dan's personal musical heroes, Mike Diamond — "Mike D" from the Beastie Boys. Their conversation is wide ranging and covers topics from the role of failure in achieving success to Mike's personal meditation practice. They say, "never meet your heroes", but Mike D doesn't disappoint in this smart and thoughtful discussion. 
Mike D formed the Beastie Boys with Adam Yauch, aka MCA, in the early 80's, winning a number of Grammys and spanning a multi-decade career. In 2018, along with his bandmate, Adam Horovitz, Diamond co-authored Beastie Boys Book, which told the story of the band in its own words and reached #1 on The New York Times Best Seller list. A limited series of live shows, in which the two brought stories from the book to life, was captured in the 2020 film Beastie Boys Story. 
Content Warning: The content is a little mature at points so take care if you're listening with kids.
In this episode we talk about:

• How Mike reconciles the misogyny of the Beasties early work
• The evolution of the band — and how they freed themselves from feeling imprisoned by their own personas
• The role of failure in achieving success
• The value of taking risks in creative endeavors
• Watching his late bandmate, Adam Yauch, find Buddhism, and how that impacted their music
• The addictive nature of adrenaline when performing
• The role meditation and yoga played for Mike as he tried to calibrate the highs and lows while on tour — and how these practices also now play a role in parenting his two kids
• How he works through self-judgment while meditating
• How he and the other surviving bandmate, Adam Horovitz, managed their grief in the wake of the untimely death of Adam Yauch
• And how a Beastie Boy came to embrace, of all things, loving-kindness

Full Show Notes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/mike-diamond-597]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/oHe24cvtSAkBhrE3xFTE3xqQpGLQUyvYh5EZ9q7tD80Mon, 08 May 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Today's show features one of Dan's personal musical heroes, Mike Diamond — "Mike D" from the Beastie Boys. Their conversation... Today's show features one of Dan's personal musical heroes, Mike Diamond — "Mike D" from the Beastie Boys. Their conversation is wide ranging and covers topics from the role of failure in achieving success to Mike's personal meditation practice. They say, "never meet your heroes", but Mike D doesn't disappoint in this smart and thoughtful discussion. 
Mike D formed the Beastie Boys with Adam Yauch, aka MCA, in the early 80's, winning a number of Grammys and spanning a multi-decade career. In 2018, along with his bandmate, Adam Horovitz, Diamond co-authored Beastie Boys Book, which told the story of the band in its own words and reached #1 on The New York Times Best Seller list. A limited series of live shows, in which the two brought stories from the book to life, was captured in the 2020 film Beastie Boys Story. 
Content Warning: The content is a little mature at points so take care if you're listening with kids.
In this episode we talk about:

• How Mike reconciles the misogyny of the Beasties early work
• The evolution of the band — and how they freed themselves from feeling imprisoned by their own personas
• The role of failure in achieving success
• The value of taking risks in creative endeavors
• Watching his late bandmate, Adam Yauch, find Buddhism, and how that impacted their music
• The addictive nature of adrenaline when performing
• The role meditation and yoga played for Mike as he tried to calibrate the highs and lows while on tour — and how these practices also now play a role in parenting his two kids
• How he works through self-judgment while meditating
• How he and the other surviving bandmate, Adam Horovitz, managed their grief in the wake of the untimely death of Adam Yauch
• And how a Beastie Boy came to embrace, of all things, loving-kindness

Full Show Notes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/mike-diamond-597]]>3387false597fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-selfish-case-for-being-ethical-eugene-cash--75226588 This is part two of our series on a venerable Buddhist list called the Noble Eightfold Path. The three middle items on the list all have to do with ethical conduct. They are: right speech, right action, and right livelihood.  
Our guest today, Eugene Cash, is gonna talk about this stuff in super practical, non-dogmatic and non-preachy ways. Cash has been a Buddhist teacher since 1990. He's the founding teacher of San Francisco Insight and a senior teacher on the Spirit Rock Teachers Council. His teaching is influenced by many streams of Buddhism— Theravada, Zen and Tibetan. 
In this conversation we talk about: 

• How to make terms such as virtue and ethics more attractive to skeptics
• Eugene's case that being ethical is in your self-interest
• His idea that kindness can actually be hard-nosed and tough
• How the Buddha could be hard on people when it was helpful for those people
• How to use right speech skillfully
• Why he says that practicing right action all day long is his idea of fun 
• The technical versus the holistic understanding of right livelihood
• The difference between "being present" and "presence" 
• And what has kept him devoted to the eightfold path for so many years  

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/eugene-cash-595
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/hCdfAG57_FHrokv_0mc3CqbYUYYdBm8uI4cnqRPB730Wed, 03 May 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Virtue is a tricky topic. It's often sold to us by religious leaders who are thundering judgmentally, and sometimes... This is part two of our series on a venerable Buddhist list called the Noble Eightfold Path. The three middle items on the list all have to do with ethical conduct. They are: right speech, right action, and right livelihood.  
Our guest today, Eugene Cash, is gonna talk about this stuff in super practical, non-dogmatic and non-preachy ways. Cash has been a Buddhist teacher since 1990. He's the founding teacher of San Francisco Insight and a senior teacher on the Spirit Rock Teachers Council. His teaching is influenced by many streams of Buddhism— Theravada, Zen and Tibetan. 
In this conversation we talk about: 

• How to make terms such as virtue and ethics more attractive to skeptics
• Eugene's case that being ethical is in your self-interest
• His idea that kindness can actually be hard-nosed and tough
• How the Buddha could be hard on people when it was helpful for those people
• How to use right speech skillfully
• Why he says that practicing right action all day long is his idea of fun 
• The technical versus the holistic understanding of right livelihood
• The difference between "being present" and "presence" 
• And what has kept him devoted to the eightfold path for so many years  

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/eugene-cash-595
]]>2535false595fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/neil-degrasse-tyson-on-why-having-a-cosmic-perspective-will-help-you-do-life-better--75226495Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History, the host of the Emmy nominated podcast, Star Talk, and the recipient of 21 honorary doctorates. He also has an asteroid named in his honor.
Tyson's latest book is right up our alley on the show. It's called Starry Messenger: Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization and it's basically about how taking a scientific perspective can improve your life—and the world.  
In this episode we talk about:

• Applying a scientific lens to our emotions
• The importance of intellectual humility
• How the knowledge of death brings meaning to life 
• Neil's long view of social media
• Whether we are living in a simulation
• Neil's personal mental health regime
• And whether there is intelligent life in the universe

Full Shownotes:https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/neil-degrasse-tyson-594 ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/pylL0rBdf12v2bQ0xZPBgsWWZm6Jg2viuXA2Q7fMsoUMon, 01 May 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Today's guest is the legendary astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. Tyson is the director of the...Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History, the host of the Emmy nominated podcast, Star Talk, and the recipient of 21 honorary doctorates. He also has an asteroid named in his honor.
Tyson's latest book is right up our alley on the show. It's called Starry Messenger: Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization and it's basically about how taking a scientific perspective can improve your life—and the world.  
In this episode we talk about:

• Applying a scientific lens to our emotions
• The importance of intellectual humility
• How the knowledge of death brings meaning to life 
• Neil's long view of social media
• Whether we are living in a simulation
• Neil's personal mental health regime
• And whether there is intelligent life in the universe

Full Shownotes:https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/neil-degrasse-tyson-594 ]]>4081false594fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-buddha-s-eight-part-recipe-for-happiness-dara-williams--75226531 DaRa Williams is a trainer, meditation teacher and psychotherapist and has been a meditator for the past 25 years. She is a practitioner of both Vipassana and Ascension meditation and is a graduate of the Spirit Rock/Insight Meditation Society Teacher Training Program and is an IMS Emeritus Guiding Teacher. 
In this episode we talk about:

• The first two components of the Eightfold Path: Right View and Right Thinking
• How the Eightfold Path has played out in DaRa's life 
• The notions of Intuition, Clear Seeing, and Openness 
• And the very tricky skills of renunciation and fostering non-attachment to outcomes

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/dara-williams-592]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/tlNf1_9n1jM_4bjWmsFBE9mW13G3RbHLBDaJbk24yHoWed, 26 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- This episode kicks off our series on the Eightfold Path which will continue on Wednesdays for the next two weeks with Eugene... DaRa Williams is a trainer, meditation teacher and psychotherapist and has been a meditator for the past 25 years. She is a practitioner of both Vipassana and Ascension meditation and is a graduate of the Spirit Rock/Insight Meditation Society Teacher Training Program and is an IMS Emeritus Guiding Teacher. 
In this episode we talk about:

• The first two components of the Eightfold Path: Right View and Right Thinking
• How the Eightfold Path has played out in DaRa's life 
• The notions of Intuition, Clear Seeing, and Openness 
• And the very tricky skills of renunciation and fostering non-attachment to outcomes

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/dara-williams-592]]>3013false592fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-imperioli-from-the-sopranos-and-white-lotus-knows-a-shitload-about-buddhist-meditation--75226604

The classic celebrity life crisis that brought Imperioli to Buddhism 

The importance of consistent practice as a way to get familiar with your mind so that your thoughts and emotions and urges don't own you

The specific Tibetan Buddhist tradition Imperioli practices and what his daily practice looks like

Whether meditation helps him be more creative

How acting and meditation are similar

Whether getting older affects our ability to grok impermanence

Why Imperioli started teaching meditation online

How to meditate off the cushion in daily life

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/michael-imperioli-591 
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/qBYd8_CW7BHbvaaUNYgGHXK_tOFrNToqY8zW96g2zTYMon, 24 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. -------- Actor Michael Imperioli is best known for a string of memorable onscreen performances that include Goodfellas, The...

The classic celebrity life crisis that brought Imperioli to Buddhism 

The importance of consistent practice as a way to get familiar with your mind so that your thoughts and emotions and urges don't own you

The specific Tibetan Buddhist tradition Imperioli practices and what his daily practice looks like

Whether meditation helps him be more creative

How acting and meditation are similar

Whether getting older affects our ability to grok impermanence

Why Imperioli started teaching meditation online

How to meditate off the cushion in daily life

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/michael-imperioli-591 
]]>3504false591fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-performance-whisperer-george-mumford-has-deep-strategies-for-flow-and-success--75226656 George has an incredible story: he began teaching mindfulness and meditation after kicking a serious drug habit, leaving a career as a financial analyst, and then earning a master's in counseling psychology. He's got a new book, it's called Unlock: Embrace Your Greatness. Find the Flow. Discover Success. 
His first book was called The Mindful Athlete: The Secret to Pure Performance. If you want to hear him talk about that book, we've put links in the show notes to his prior appearances on this podcast. 
In this episode we talk about:

• What it means to be in flow and why many of us may be achieving that state more than we think
• How to challenge negative self-talk
• The importance of gratitude
• The importance of service
• The importance of making mistakes (as George says, "no struggle, no swag")
• How to recognize what he calls your hideouts 
• Why he identifies as an empath and why he believes this may have played a role in his addiction
• And George's take on often misunderstood terms such as love, hope, and faith

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/george-mumford-589 
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Js9Z2JCTWIEdOabsO7KLtefPfLNwAlrkqnM8D2DoePoWed, 19 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. ---- Perhaps nobody is better at helping people unlock themselves than the Buddhist meditation teacher George Mumford who taught... George has an incredible story: he began teaching mindfulness and meditation after kicking a serious drug habit, leaving a career as a financial analyst, and then earning a master's in counseling psychology. He's got a new book, it's called Unlock: Embrace Your Greatness. Find the Flow. Discover Success. 
His first book was called The Mindful Athlete: The Secret to Pure Performance. If you want to hear him talk about that book, we've put links in the show notes to his prior appearances on this podcast. 
In this episode we talk about:

• What it means to be in flow and why many of us may be achieving that state more than we think
• How to challenge negative self-talk
• The importance of gratitude
• The importance of service
• The importance of making mistakes (as George says, "no struggle, no swag")
• How to recognize what he calls your hideouts 
• Why he identifies as an empath and why he believes this may have played a role in his addiction
• And George's take on often misunderstood terms such as love, hope, and faith

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/george-mumford-589 
]]>3369false589fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gretchen-rubin-on-how-to-use-your-five-senses-to-reduce-anxiety-increase-creativity-and-improve-your-relationships--75226599Life in Five Senses: How Exploring the Senses Got Me Out of My Head and Into the World, she describes how a routine visit to her eye doctor made her realize she'd been overlooking a key element of happiness: her five senses. 
Gretchen Rubin is the author of many books, including the New York Times bestsellers Outer Order, Inner Calm; The Four Tendencies; Better Than Before; and The Happiness Project. Her books have sold more than 3.5 million copies worldwide, and have been translated in more than thirty languages. She also hosts the top-ranking, award-winning podcast Happier with Gretchen Rubin. 
In this episode we talk about:

• What led Gretchen to explore the five senses
• How we often take our senses for granted
• How our senses work with the brain to impact our perception 
• The relationship between the senses and nostalgia 
• The surprising power of ketchup and vanilla when it comes to the sense of taste
• The sense of hearing and what she calls her "Audio Apothecary" 
• How to be a better listener
• The interplay between the senses of taste and smell
• The sense of touch and the use of comfort objects   
• Why she decided to visit The Metropolitan Museum of Art everyday to explore the five senses
• And how she uses the five senses to boost creativity  

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/gretchen-rubin-588]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/EWw57xNk_1zPt9t8Y5P-4OCI2tymgzBmvKtRDinWDZgMon, 17 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Today's guest is a happiness expert and devout non-meditator. In her latest book...Life in Five Senses: How Exploring the Senses Got Me Out of My Head and Into the World, she describes how a routine visit to her eye doctor made her realize she'd been overlooking a key element of happiness: her five senses. 
Gretchen Rubin is the author of many books, including the New York Times bestsellers Outer Order, Inner Calm; The Four Tendencies; Better Than Before; and The Happiness Project. Her books have sold more than 3.5 million copies worldwide, and have been translated in more than thirty languages. She also hosts the top-ranking, award-winning podcast Happier with Gretchen Rubin. 
In this episode we talk about:

• What led Gretchen to explore the five senses
• How we often take our senses for granted
• How our senses work with the brain to impact our perception 
• The relationship between the senses and nostalgia 
• The surprising power of ketchup and vanilla when it comes to the sense of taste
• The sense of hearing and what she calls her "Audio Apothecary" 
• How to be a better listener
• The interplay between the senses of taste and smell
• The sense of touch and the use of comfort objects   
• Why she decided to visit The Metropolitan Museum of Art everyday to explore the five senses
• And how she uses the five senses to boost creativity  

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/gretchen-rubin-588]]>4074false588fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-the-metta-hour-podcast-with-sharon-salzberg-real-life-book-preview--75226562

Uncover a deeper sense of ourselves

Expand our vision of what's possible for ourselves

Align our words, hearts, and actions with our core values

Navigate loss without getting stuck in bitterness or disconnect

Carry a sense of community with us, even in stormy times

Recover from the emotional effects of crisis

Learn the art of letting go and beginning again

Build emotional intelligence to face times of difficulty without fear

Seek out joy in everyday life, even when things don't go our way

Befriend ourselves on the journey of being human

Embark on the journey to embody a life of curiosity, authenticity, and freedom.

So enjoy this excerpt from her book, Real Life.

]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/FaTVf_KdprdccaZuIIFmPbQXii54C84Qzhzd4YVAmFIFri, 14 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtYou may have heard our interview with Sharon Salzberg earlier this week where we talked about openness, not believing the stories you tell yourself, and why the most powerful tools often seem the most stupid at first. I'm a big fan of hers and...

Uncover a deeper sense of ourselves

Expand our vision of what's possible for ourselves

Align our words, hearts, and actions with our core values

Navigate loss without getting stuck in bitterness or disconnect

Carry a sense of community with us, even in stormy times

Recover from the emotional effects of crisis

Learn the art of letting go and beginning again

Build emotional intelligence to face times of difficulty without fear

Seek out joy in everyday life, even when things don't go our way

Befriend ourselves on the journey of being human

Embark on the journey to embody a life of curiosity, authenticity, and freedom.

So enjoy this excerpt from her book, Real Life.

]]>3624falsebonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/modern-life-is-making-you-sick-but-it-doesn-t-have-to-dr-gabor-mate--75226564 There's so much to be grateful for in modern medicine. We can all agree that we would not do as well in a world with no Advil or dentistry. And yet, our guest today, who is a renowned doctor, says modern medicine is overlooking something crucial: the pernicious impact that modern living has on our minds and bodies. In other words, we are surrounded by these hidden societal and structural sources of stress and we aren't thinking about how to treat and prevent these factors that are degrading our happiness and our immune systems. 
Dr. Gabor Maté is a bestselling author with an expertise on everything from stress to addiction to ADHD. His latest book is called, The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture
Content Warning: This episode has mentions of child abuse, sexual trauma, suicide and addiction
In this episode we talk about:

• What he means by "the myth of normal"
• How diseases, such as autoimmune conditions, are an "artifact of civilization"
• How to begin to tackle what Dr. Maté calls, "the social sources of illness" 
• His definition of trauma and the difference between "big T traumatic events" and the trauma of "wounding"
• How trauma in society is so normalized that we don't even recognize it
• Whether the term trauma is overused
• Why comparing suffering is a fruitless endeavor 
• What he means by "the necessity to be disillusioned" 
• The power and possibility of psychedelics 
• Why he thinks we should incorporate shamanic medicine into our western medical framework
• And what he means by "undoing self-limiting beliefs" and how these beliefs show up in our everyday lives

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/gabor-mate-586]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/AOYHKvzlsCfnRB4O-zRiDoWiHLclsRd5daZckMeDbdwWed, 12 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- There's so much to be grateful for in modern medicine. We can all agree that we would not do as well in a world with no Advil... There's so much to be grateful for in modern medicine. We can all agree that we would not do as well in a world with no Advil or dentistry. And yet, our guest today, who is a renowned doctor, says modern medicine is overlooking something crucial: the pernicious impact that modern living has on our minds and bodies. In other words, we are surrounded by these hidden societal and structural sources of stress and we aren't thinking about how to treat and prevent these factors that are degrading our happiness and our immune systems. 
Dr. Gabor Maté is a bestselling author with an expertise on everything from stress to addiction to ADHD. His latest book is called, The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture
Content Warning: This episode has mentions of child abuse, sexual trauma, suicide and addiction
In this episode we talk about:

• What he means by "the myth of normal"
• How diseases, such as autoimmune conditions, are an "artifact of civilization"
• How to begin to tackle what Dr. Maté calls, "the social sources of illness" 
• His definition of trauma and the difference between "big T traumatic events" and the trauma of "wounding"
• How trauma in society is so normalized that we don't even recognize it
• Whether the term trauma is overused
• Why comparing suffering is a fruitless endeavor 
• What he means by "the necessity to be disillusioned" 
• The power and possibility of psychedelics 
• Why he thinks we should incorporate shamanic medicine into our western medical framework
• And what he means by "undoing self-limiting beliefs" and how these beliefs show up in our everyday lives

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/gabor-mate-586]]>3430false586fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alexander-dreymon-star-of-netflix-s-the-last-kingdom-on-therapy-marriage-anger-masculinity-meditation-and-being-nice-even-if-you--75226660 Alexander Dreymon is the star of a great show on Netflix called "The Last Kingdom." He plays a Viking, so you're literally not going to find a guy who is more stereotypically masculine. But I've gotten to know Alexander recently and he's also incredibly thoughtful. 
We cover a lot of ground in this conversation: marriage, parenting, anger therapy, sleep, human connection, meditation, masculinity, and, uh, how to show your body on Netflix without developing body dysmorphia. We also talk a lot about his show, which is awesome, although it is coming to an end — just a few days ago, Netflix posted the series finale, a movie-length episode called "Seven Kings Must Die" that wraps up the whole story. 

In this episode we talk about:

• how having male friends makes his romantic relationship even better
• The importance of therapy, of silliness and of kindness
• the importance of exercise in his life and how he tries not to get overly attached to his body looking a certain way
• a whole discussion between the two of us on the Buddhist idea of non-self 
• what his meditation practice looks like now that he has a toddler around the house
• what it's like to wrap up his show, the Last Kingdom, and what might be next

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/-alexander-dreymon-585 

Where to find Alexander Dreymon online: 

• Instagram: @alexander.dreymon 

Other Resources Mentioned:

• The books of Bernard Cornwell, on which "The Last Kingdom" series is based

Additional Resources: Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Y1gg9xfl09nhdzFTf5gXcGyxa8MKsc8im4rv94NzpY4Mon, 10 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. Alexander Dreymon is the star of a great show on Netflix called "https://www.netflix.com/title/80074249." He plays a Viking, so... Alexander Dreymon is the star of a great show on Netflix called "The Last Kingdom." He plays a Viking, so you're literally not going to find a guy who is more stereotypically masculine. But I've gotten to know Alexander recently and he's also incredibly thoughtful. 
We cover a lot of ground in this conversation: marriage, parenting, anger therapy, sleep, human connection, meditation, masculinity, and, uh, how to show your body on Netflix without developing body dysmorphia. We also talk a lot about his show, which is awesome, although it is coming to an end — just a few days ago, Netflix posted the series finale, a movie-length episode called "Seven Kings Must Die" that wraps up the whole story. 

In this episode we talk about:

• how having male friends makes his romantic relationship even better
• The importance of therapy, of silliness and of kindness
• the importance of exercise in his life and how he tries not to get overly attached to his body looking a certain way
• a whole discussion between the two of us on the Buddhist idea of non-self 
• what his meditation practice looks like now that he has a toddler around the house
• what it's like to wrap up his show, the Last Kingdom, and what might be next

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/-alexander-dreymon-585 

Where to find Alexander Dreymon online: 

• Instagram: @alexander.dreymon 

Other Resources Mentioned:

• The books of Bernard Cornwell, on which "The Last Kingdom" series is based

Additional Resources: Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install]]>3399false585fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jennifer-senior-on-grief-happiness-friendship-breakups-and-why-we-feel-younger-than-our-actual-age--75226576 It's likely uncontroversial to assert that Jennifer Senior is one of our finest living journalists. She's currently a staff writer at The Atlantic and before that she spent many years at the New York Times and New York magazine. Jennifer's written on a vast array of topics, but she has a special knack for writing articles about the human condition that go massively, massively, viral. One such hit was a lengthy and extremely moving piece for The Atlantic that won a Pulitzer Prize. It was about a young man who died on 9/11, and the wildly varying ways in which his loved ones experienced grief. That article, called "What Bobby McIlvaine Left Behind," has now been turned into a book called, On Grief: Love, Loss, Memory.
In this interview, we spend a lot of time talking about this truly fascinating yarn, but we also talk about her other articles: one about an eminent happiness researcher who died by suicide, another about why friendships often break up, and a truly delightful recent piece about the puzzling gap between how old we are and how old we think we are. Jennifer has also written a book about parenting, called All Joy and No Fun which we also reference a few times throughout.
In this episode we talk about:

• Jennifer's perspective on the Bobby McIlvaine story 
• Lesser known theories of grieving from Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
• The work involved in finding meaning in loss
• Why – from an evolutionary standpoint – we hurt so badly when we lose someone we love
• Commitment and sacrifice
• The puzzling gap between how old you are and how old you think you are
• The power and perils of friendship
• Why Jennifer has chosen to focus so much of her writing on relationships

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/jennifer-senior-583]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/0zBrk9CYoFxQ1G5E8GYHE3dSjlPjRht0htYXXojHDUgWed, 05 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- It's likely uncontroversial to assert that Jennifer Senior is one of our finest living journalists. She's currently a staff... It's likely uncontroversial to assert that Jennifer Senior is one of our finest living journalists. She's currently a staff writer at The Atlantic and before that she spent many years at the New York Times and New York magazine. Jennifer's written on a vast array of topics, but she has a special knack for writing articles about the human condition that go massively, massively, viral. One such hit was a lengthy and extremely moving piece for The Atlantic that won a Pulitzer Prize. It was about a young man who died on 9/11, and the wildly varying ways in which his loved ones experienced grief. That article, called "What Bobby McIlvaine Left Behind," has now been turned into a book called, On Grief: Love, Loss, Memory.
In this interview, we spend a lot of time talking about this truly fascinating yarn, but we also talk about her other articles: one about an eminent happiness researcher who died by suicide, another about why friendships often break up, and a truly delightful recent piece about the puzzling gap between how old we are and how old we think we are. Jennifer has also written a book about parenting, called All Joy and No Fun which we also reference a few times throughout.
In this episode we talk about:

• Jennifer's perspective on the Bobby McIlvaine story 
• Lesser known theories of grieving from Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
• The work involved in finding meaning in loss
• Why – from an evolutionary standpoint – we hurt so badly when we lose someone we love
• Commitment and sacrifice
• The puzzling gap between how old you are and how old you think you are
• The power and perils of friendship
• Why Jennifer has chosen to focus so much of her writing on relationships

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/jennifer-senior-583]]>3848false583fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sharon-salzberg-on-openness-not-believing-the-stories-you-tell-yourself-and-why-the-most-powerful-tools-often-seem-stupid-at-first--75226589 Today's episode is a rangy and fascinating conversation with a titan of the modern mindfulness scene: Sharon Salzberg. She is the co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society, a renowned meditation retreat center and has written twelve books. Her latest is called, Real Life: The Journey from Isolation to Openness and Freedom. 
We get personal and talk about a fascinating question: why did so many Jewish kids of Sharon's generation (the Boomers) get interested in meditation? Sharon was part of a whole crew called the JewBu's — young Jewish people, mostly from New York, who found their way to India and other parts of Asia in the 1960s and 70s, learned about Buddhism, and then came home and taught it to so many of us. 
In this episode we talk about:

• The case for openness versus constriction. What is openness? Why do we want it? And how does one achieve it? 
• How not to take so seriously the stories you tell yourself
• Whether shame is ever useful
• How the most powerful tools (like self-compassion) can often seem so stupid at first
• The importance of having a growth mindset versus a fixed mindset
• Why gratitude gets a bad rap
• The difference between self-centeredness and "healthy pride"
• Sharon's recent and quite harrowing medical odyssey — and how meditation helped her get through it

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/sharon-salzberg-582]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/GMpIQXOQuSE2IH1jWActNK3HXM4HVB_AQBgh4vrELi4Mon, 03 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Today's episode is a rangy and fascinating conversation with a titan of the modern mindfulness scene: Sharon Salzberg. She is... Today's episode is a rangy and fascinating conversation with a titan of the modern mindfulness scene: Sharon Salzberg. She is the co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society, a renowned meditation retreat center and has written twelve books. Her latest is called, Real Life: The Journey from Isolation to Openness and Freedom. 
We get personal and talk about a fascinating question: why did so many Jewish kids of Sharon's generation (the Boomers) get interested in meditation? Sharon was part of a whole crew called the JewBu's — young Jewish people, mostly from New York, who found their way to India and other parts of Asia in the 1960s and 70s, learned about Buddhism, and then came home and taught it to so many of us. 
In this episode we talk about:

• The case for openness versus constriction. What is openness? Why do we want it? And how does one achieve it? 
• How not to take so seriously the stories you tell yourself
• Whether shame is ever useful
• How the most powerful tools (like self-compassion) can often seem so stupid at first
• The importance of having a growth mindset versus a fixed mindset
• Why gratitude gets a bad rap
• The difference between self-centeredness and "healthy pride"
• Sharon's recent and quite harrowing medical odyssey — and how meditation helped her get through it

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/sharon-salzberg-582]]>3627false582fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-the-prof-g-pod-with-scott-galloway-the-future-of-work--75226618 In this episode of Prof G, Scott shares his view on the "Future of Work"— from recruiting, to mentorship, to building teams. He touches on the role nepotism plays in the future of recruiting, to securing a job post-college, and team organization in the workplace. 
You can hear more episodes of the Prof G podcast here.]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Iq3oZoJTlX6h0t9eebPQd09r6hcJ-gcXLkh2vCZ-BzoFri, 31 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtAs a wrap up to our Work Life series, we want to share a preview of another podcast we love: Prof G hosted by Scott Galloway. His interview, "Scott Galloway on: the Impact of Work on Mental Health, the Role of Luck in Success, and How Much is Enough,"... In this episode of Prof G, Scott shares his view on the "Future of Work"— from recruiting, to mentorship, to building teams. He touches on the role nepotism plays in the future of recruiting, to securing a job post-college, and team organization in the workplace. 
You can hear more episodes of the Prof G podcast here.]]>1126falsebonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tripping-out-with-a-legend-jon-kabat-zinn-on-pain-vs-suffering-rethinking-your-anxiety-and-the-buddha-s-teaching-in-a-single-sentence--75226617 Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D. is Professor of Medicine emeritus at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, where he founded its world-renown Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Clinic in 1979, and the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society (CFM), in 1995. He is the author of many books including Full Catastrophe Living and Wherever You Go, There You Are. 
His latest book, Mindfulness Meditation for Pain Relief, illustrates a range of evidence-based mindfulness meditation practices for those suffering with the challenges of chronic pain. 
In this episode we talk about:

• The origins of MBSR and its relation to pain relief
• Pain vs. Suffering
• The accessibility of awareness
• The limitation of mindfulness meditation as a self-improvement practice
• The quote, "open your mouth and you're wrong" 
• Jon Kabat-Zinn's definition of of healing 

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/jon-kabat-zinn-580 
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/s3tHgQ7g783DnhRyjnWW4LI-kmy135Kd6aY1V4ivCLkWed, 29 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- A beautifully weird conversation with the creator of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction.  Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D. is Professor... Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D. is Professor of Medicine emeritus at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, where he founded its world-renown Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Clinic in 1979, and the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society (CFM), in 1995. He is the author of many books including Full Catastrophe Living and Wherever You Go, There You Are. 
His latest book, Mindfulness Meditation for Pain Relief, illustrates a range of evidence-based mindfulness meditation practices for those suffering with the challenges of chronic pain. 
In this episode we talk about:

• The origins of MBSR and its relation to pain relief
• Pain vs. Suffering
• The accessibility of awareness
• The limitation of mindfulness meditation as a self-improvement practice
• The quote, "open your mouth and you're wrong" 
• Jon Kabat-Zinn's definition of of healing 

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/jon-kabat-zinn-580 
]]>2676false580fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-meditate-in-hell-jarvis-jay-masters--75226646 Jarvis has now spent more than three decades on death row, including more than two decades in solitary confinement. Shortly after Jarvis's death sentence, he became interested in Buddhism, and started developing a rigorous practice under the tutelage of a Tibetan lama, Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche. Jarvis has now written and published two books about his life, Finding Freedom and That Bird Has My Wings. Both feature forewords by the renowned meditation teacher Pema Chödrön, who has been on this show, and his second book was endorsed by the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu and also by Oprah Winfrey, who selected the book for her famous book club last year.
Jarvis's current appeal sits before a federal judge as we speak. A decision on his future could be reached any day. 
Heads up there are frank discussions of suicide and domestic violence in this conversation.
In this episode we talk about:

• His childhood
• His road to prison
• How he unlearned traditional (and harmful) aspects of masculinity
• How he began to write, and the impact that had on him and his standing in the prison
• How he meditates in a noisy prison
• The details of his meditation practice
• His off-the-cushion practice of 'engaged Buddhism' with his fellow inmates
• How he prepares for the possibility of release–and for the possibility of execution
• How he defines freedom

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/jarvis-jay-masters-579]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/ZrM0eCnUGLSz7kyep0l4ju-yDP5F_P6rFyKU61AtbUQMon, 27 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Today we have a truly incredible episode about how to meditate in hell. You're going to meet a man named Jarvis Jay Masters, who... Jarvis has now spent more than three decades on death row, including more than two decades in solitary confinement. Shortly after Jarvis's death sentence, he became interested in Buddhism, and started developing a rigorous practice under the tutelage of a Tibetan lama, Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche. Jarvis has now written and published two books about his life, Finding Freedom and That Bird Has My Wings. Both feature forewords by the renowned meditation teacher Pema Chödrön, who has been on this show, and his second book was endorsed by the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu and also by Oprah Winfrey, who selected the book for her famous book club last year.
Jarvis's current appeal sits before a federal judge as we speak. A decision on his future could be reached any day. 
Heads up there are frank discussions of suicide and domestic violence in this conversation.
In this episode we talk about:

• His childhood
• His road to prison
• How he unlearned traditional (and harmful) aspects of masculinity
• How he began to write, and the impact that had on him and his standing in the prison
• How he meditates in a noisy prison
• The details of his meditation practice
• His off-the-cushion practice of 'engaged Buddhism' with his fellow inmates
• How he prepares for the possibility of release–and for the possibility of execution
• How he defines freedom

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/jarvis-jay-masters-579]]>2936false579fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/does-mindfulness-actually-make-you-happier-or-better-at-work-prof-lindsey-cameron--75226628 People have mixed feelings about the popularization of mindfulness and meditation over the last 10 or 15 years with some referring to it as "McMindfulness."
The critiques can be worthy and the mainstreaming of meditation and mindfulness also have helped millions of people upgrade their lives. One of the many areas where mindfulness and meditation have made inroads of late is the workplace. 
All sorts of employers are offering their teams access to meditation via apps or in-person training. But does this stuff actually work? Does it really make you happier at work or better at your job? And what techniques produce which benefits?
Professor Lindsey Cameron is an Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Management. Her research focuses on mindfulness as well as the future of work. She has a 20 year practice, having studied and taught primarily in the Vipassana and non-dual traditions. In her prior career, Professor Cameron spent over a decade in the US intelligence and in diplomatic communities serving the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.
In this episode we talk about:

• What companies mean when they talk about mindfulness at work
• What the mindfulness at work research says and how Prof. Cameron parses the results
• The ways mindfulness helps us counteract our inherent biases and stereotypes
• Which specific practices are most beneficial, depending on the situation 
• Prof. Cameron's tips for integrating small mindfulness moments into our everyday routines 
• Where she stands on the whole "McMindfulness" debate
• Prof. Cameron's research into the gig economy — and how, paradoxically, an Uber worker can feel a sense of autonomy and freedom even though the work is ultimately being dictated by an algorithm

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/lindsey-cameron-577]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/LjfVIJ5sJf1XJctASWlSjeQ8EcK_RBvERxw6jy3kBMoWed, 22 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- People have mixed feelings about the popularization of mindfulness and meditation over the last 10 or 15 years with some... People have mixed feelings about the popularization of mindfulness and meditation over the last 10 or 15 years with some referring to it as "McMindfulness."
The critiques can be worthy and the mainstreaming of meditation and mindfulness also have helped millions of people upgrade their lives. One of the many areas where mindfulness and meditation have made inroads of late is the workplace. 
All sorts of employers are offering their teams access to meditation via apps or in-person training. But does this stuff actually work? Does it really make you happier at work or better at your job? And what techniques produce which benefits?
Professor Lindsey Cameron is an Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Management. Her research focuses on mindfulness as well as the future of work. She has a 20 year practice, having studied and taught primarily in the Vipassana and non-dual traditions. In her prior career, Professor Cameron spent over a decade in the US intelligence and in diplomatic communities serving the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.
In this episode we talk about:

• What companies mean when they talk about mindfulness at work
• What the mindfulness at work research says and how Prof. Cameron parses the results
• The ways mindfulness helps us counteract our inherent biases and stereotypes
• Which specific practices are most beneficial, depending on the situation 
• Prof. Cameron's tips for integrating small mindfulness moments into our everyday routines 
• Where she stands on the whole "McMindfulness" debate
• Prof. Cameron's research into the gig economy — and how, paradoxically, an Uber worker can feel a sense of autonomy and freedom even though the work is ultimately being dictated by an algorithm

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/lindsey-cameron-577]]>3324false577fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jerks-at-work-amy-gallo--75226641 This is the third installment in our Work Life series. In other episodes, we cover topics like imposter syndrome, whether mindfulness really works at work, and whether you should actually bring your whole self to the office.
Today's episode is one that many of us struggle with: interpersonal conflict at work. Our guest is a true ninja on this topic. Amy Gallo is a workplace expert who writes and speaks about interpersonal dynamics, difficult conversations, feedback, gender, and effective communication.
Gallo is a contributing editor at Harvard Business Review and the author of a new book, Getting Along, How to Work with Anyone, Even Difficult People. She's also written the The Harvard Business Review Guide to Dealing With Conflict, and she cohosts the Women at Work podcast.   
In this episode we talk about:

• Why quality interactions at work are so important for our professional success and personal mental health
• Why Gallo believes one size doesn't fit all when it comes to dealing with difficult people in the workplace 
• Why avoidance isn't usually an option 
• What the research tells us about work friendships
• Why we have a tendency to dehumanize people who have more power than us
• Why passive aggressive people can be the most difficult to deal with
• The provocative question of whether we are part of the problem when work conflict crops up
• And, a taxonomy of the eight different flavors of difficult coworkers, including the pessimist, the victim, the know-it-all, and the insecure boss — with tactics for managing each. 

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/amy-gallo-576]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/S-A8tiXFSUYevtUSPp3cR_wnvPzIZbKkmv_bt-tDWxYMon, 20 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- This is the third installment in our Work Life series. In other episodes, we cover topics like imposter syndrome, whether... This is the third installment in our Work Life series. In other episodes, we cover topics like imposter syndrome, whether mindfulness really works at work, and whether you should actually bring your whole self to the office.
Today's episode is one that many of us struggle with: interpersonal conflict at work. Our guest is a true ninja on this topic. Amy Gallo is a workplace expert who writes and speaks about interpersonal dynamics, difficult conversations, feedback, gender, and effective communication.
Gallo is a contributing editor at Harvard Business Review and the author of a new book, Getting Along, How to Work with Anyone, Even Difficult People. She's also written the The Harvard Business Review Guide to Dealing With Conflict, and she cohosts the Women at Work podcast.   
In this episode we talk about:

• Why quality interactions at work are so important for our professional success and personal mental health
• Why Gallo believes one size doesn't fit all when it comes to dealing with difficult people in the workplace 
• Why avoidance isn't usually an option 
• What the research tells us about work friendships
• Why we have a tendency to dehumanize people who have more power than us
• Why passive aggressive people can be the most difficult to deal with
• The provocative question of whether we are part of the problem when work conflict crops up
• And, a taxonomy of the eight different flavors of difficult coworkers, including the pessimist, the victim, the know-it-all, and the insecure boss — with tactics for managing each. 

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/amy-gallo-576]]>4310false576fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-you-feel-like-an-imposter-dr-valerie-young-co-interviewed-by-dan-s-wife-bianca--75226443 The phrase imposter syndrome has increasingly crept into the culture. If you haven't heard of it, it basically means that you feel like you're a fraud, despite evidence to the contrary. As this term has gained more purchase in our culture, it's also been subjected to an increasing amount of scrutiny and criticism, and also confusion. So, today we're going to try to cut through some of that with Dr. Valerie Young, who's been an internationally recognized expert on imposter syndrome since 1982.
Young is the co-founder of the Imposter Syndrome Institute. She wrote a book called, The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women: Why Capable People Suffer from the Impostor Syndrome and How to Thrive in Spite of It. As you'll hear her explain, imposter syndrome is not just for women — men deal with it, too, as do many other people along the gender spectrum.
This is the second installment of our ongoing work/life series.
In this episode we talk about:

• The three things that define impostor syndrome 
• Dr. Young's contention that imposter syndrome impacts both men and women, but tends to hold women back more
• What it means to shift from impostor thinking to thinking like "a humble realist"
• Why we need to learn to reframe competence
• Whether or not impostor syndrome is limited to the professional sphere
• The impact of identity/social group 
• Three tools for dealing with imposter feelings
• Whether or not imposter feelings ever go away
• What to do if you're in a relationship with someone with imposter syndrome
• And whether there are any upsides to imposter syndrome

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/valerie-young-574]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Adr_wp4lmG9kkY0NYtn1_jg2h1zoFx6Qmtq799Y7KwsWed, 15 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- The phrase imposter syndrome has increasingly crept into the culture. If you haven't heard of it, it basically means that you... The phrase imposter syndrome has increasingly crept into the culture. If you haven't heard of it, it basically means that you feel like you're a fraud, despite evidence to the contrary. As this term has gained more purchase in our culture, it's also been subjected to an increasing amount of scrutiny and criticism, and also confusion. So, today we're going to try to cut through some of that with Dr. Valerie Young, who's been an internationally recognized expert on imposter syndrome since 1982.
Young is the co-founder of the Imposter Syndrome Institute. She wrote a book called, The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women: Why Capable People Suffer from the Impostor Syndrome and How to Thrive in Spite of It. As you'll hear her explain, imposter syndrome is not just for women — men deal with it, too, as do many other people along the gender spectrum.
This is the second installment of our ongoing work/life series.
In this episode we talk about:

• The three things that define impostor syndrome 
• Dr. Young's contention that imposter syndrome impacts both men and women, but tends to hold women back more
• What it means to shift from impostor thinking to thinking like "a humble realist"
• Why we need to learn to reframe competence
• Whether or not impostor syndrome is limited to the professional sphere
• The impact of identity/social group 
• Three tools for dealing with imposter feelings
• Whether or not imposter feelings ever go away
• What to do if you're in a relationship with someone with imposter syndrome
• And whether there are any upsides to imposter syndrome

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/valerie-young-574]]>3947false574fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/scott-galloway-on-the-impact-of-work-on-mental-health-the-role-of-luck-in-success-and-how-much-is-enough--75226494 Work can play a huge role in our sanity and happiness, or lack thereof. So today we're going to tackle some common and thorny questions with a guy who has been extremely successful at work and now teaches other people how to do so. We talk about questions such as how much work life balance should we really strive for? Is hustle culture really dead? What's the role of luck in success? How much is enough and should you bring your whole self to the office? 
Scott Galloway is a professor of marketing at NYU's Stern School of Business. He's also a serial entrepreneur. He's founded nine companies, including Profit, Red Envelope, and Section Four.
He's served on the boards of directors of the New York Times Company, Urban Outfitters and Panera Bread. He's the best-selling author of many books, including, The Algebra of Happiness, Post Corona, and his latest book, which is called Adrift: America in 100 Charts. He's also the host of two podcasts, Prof. G. and Pivot. The latter, Pivot, which he co-hosts with the legendary tech reporter Kara Swisher. 
In this episode we talk about:

• Why work is such a big factor in determining our mental health
• What's the number one retention factor at work
• How capitalism pushes us towards living to work rather than the other way around 
• Why Galloway believes men's sense of self-worth is so often (maybe too often) based on their ability to earn 
• Where he stands on the idea of "bringing your whole self to work"
• How to get over being fired
• His thoughts on side hustles, work/life balance and whether remote work will stick around post COVID 
• Why he says being in the office is important for young workers if they want to get ahead, especially young men
• Why, despite making a great living, he still has economic anxiety
• The rare moments when he is able to enjoy himself and say, "this is enough"
• His addiction to the approval of others 
• How Galloway handles his critics, while retaining his willingness to go out on a limb and be controversial

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/scott-galloway-573]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/t1-cyR6b8vwKdrb__iEKf83dTTyhgCFnXs9lIJtOzj8Mon, 13 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- This is the first of a four part series on work that we're calling, "Work Life."  Work can play a huge role in our sanity and... Work can play a huge role in our sanity and happiness, or lack thereof. So today we're going to tackle some common and thorny questions with a guy who has been extremely successful at work and now teaches other people how to do so. We talk about questions such as how much work life balance should we really strive for? Is hustle culture really dead? What's the role of luck in success? How much is enough and should you bring your whole self to the office? 
Scott Galloway is a professor of marketing at NYU's Stern School of Business. He's also a serial entrepreneur. He's founded nine companies, including Profit, Red Envelope, and Section Four.
He's served on the boards of directors of the New York Times Company, Urban Outfitters and Panera Bread. He's the best-selling author of many books, including, The Algebra of Happiness, Post Corona, and his latest book, which is called Adrift: America in 100 Charts. He's also the host of two podcasts, Prof. G. and Pivot. The latter, Pivot, which he co-hosts with the legendary tech reporter Kara Swisher. 
In this episode we talk about:

• Why work is such a big factor in determining our mental health
• What's the number one retention factor at work
• How capitalism pushes us towards living to work rather than the other way around 
• Why Galloway believes men's sense of self-worth is so often (maybe too often) based on their ability to earn 
• Where he stands on the idea of "bringing your whole self to work"
• How to get over being fired
• His thoughts on side hustles, work/life balance and whether remote work will stick around post COVID 
• Why he says being in the office is important for young workers if they want to get ahead, especially young men
• Why, despite making a great living, he still has economic anxiety
• The rare moments when he is able to enjoy himself and say, "this is enough"
• His addiction to the approval of others 
• How Galloway handles his critics, while retaining his willingness to go out on a limb and be controversial

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/scott-galloway-573]]>3011false573fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-holding-you-back-from-greatness-lewis-howes--75226530 It's hard not to like Lewis Howes. He's extremely open about his personal struggles, from childhood trauma to romantic challenges, from family drama to failure and self-doubt. Lewis is a voracious learner, relentless in his pursuit of his interests–and he'll bust his ass to get to the bottom of things in his own life.
His main area of interest is what he calls greatness. He hosts a podcast, a very popular one, called The School of Greatness. He has spent many many years interviewing people who have excelled in all sorts of areas and has become a true student. Lewis now has a new book, called The Greatness Mindset, in which he shares what he's learned via all of these interviews and his own personal work.
In this episode we talk about:

• The source of Lewis's interest in greatness
• The difference between a powerless mindset and a greatness mindset 
• The pernicious impact of self-doubt
• How to counter your inner critic via a 'contract with yourself' 
• How to face your fears
• The importance of mission and purpose
• Where selfishness fits into finding your mission and purpose
• And we have a friendly debate about the law of attraction

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/lewis-howes-571]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/v7_52WOalBthEpRvEFCgo46PEZkEcaJleplRAqUSP5sWed, 08 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- It's hard not to like Lewis Howes. He's extremely open about his personal struggles, from childhood trauma to romantic... It's hard not to like Lewis Howes. He's extremely open about his personal struggles, from childhood trauma to romantic challenges, from family drama to failure and self-doubt. Lewis is a voracious learner, relentless in his pursuit of his interests–and he'll bust his ass to get to the bottom of things in his own life.
His main area of interest is what he calls greatness. He hosts a podcast, a very popular one, called The School of Greatness. He has spent many many years interviewing people who have excelled in all sorts of areas and has become a true student. Lewis now has a new book, called The Greatness Mindset, in which he shares what he's learned via all of these interviews and his own personal work.
In this episode we talk about:

• The source of Lewis's interest in greatness
• The difference between a powerless mindset and a greatness mindset 
• The pernicious impact of self-doubt
• How to counter your inner critic via a 'contract with yourself' 
• How to face your fears
• The importance of mission and purpose
• Where selfishness fits into finding your mission and purpose
• And we have a friendly debate about the law of attraction

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/lewis-howes-571]]>3213false571fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-are-not-a-sh-tty-person-carla-naumburg--75226674 There's so much compelling research behind the notion of self compassion. Even though many of us think we need an internal cattle prod in order to retain our edge, research shows that people who have a supportive inner attitude — who have their own back — are more resilient and effective. Not to mention happier. And nicer.
And yet, it is easy for skeptics to be turned off by some of the language and practices of self compassion. So today we brought in a guest who puts it in plain English, and is very funny. 
Carla Naumburg PhD is a clinical social worker, author, and mother. She has a lot to say about self compassion, and she does so in a way that skeptics will find appealing. 
One other note about Carla. A lot of her books are directed at parents, especially parents who are self critical. But this episode is aimed at everybody. We do talk a little bit about parenting at the end, but it's not the main focus. Just so you have it, her books have titles such as: How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t with Your Kids and You Are Not a Sh*tty Parent. It's common for parents to think they suck. It's also common for humans to think we suck. That we are somehow terrible people. Sit back, relax, and let Carla disabuse you of that notion.
In this episode we talk about:

• What Carla calls "shitty human syndrome"
• Asking ourselves, what do I need right now?
• How, for skeptics, the data on the effectiveness of compassion practices is a powerful incentive.
• The third arrow of denial and distraction
• The very human problem of not knowing how to deal with our feelings.  
• Using "noticing, connection, curiosity, and kindness" as ways to get super clear about the practice of self-compassion 
• Curiosity as the antidote to judgment
• How loving-kindness ties into the ability to treat ourselves with self-compassion.
• Kinder self-talk
• Practicing self-care by setting boundaries 
• Single tasking as a strategy for decreasing stress
• And, using acronyms like SNAFU and KISS as a simple way to quickly access complicated thoughts

Content Warning: This episode contains explicit language. There is a clean version over on the TPH app and website. 

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/carla-naumburg-570
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/AKMUqvWZvxPyomCfT9ffiU5h7brcszdwDB3g6bOyG4AMon, 06 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- There's so much compelling research behind the notion of self compassion. Even though many of us think we need an internal... There's so much compelling research behind the notion of self compassion. Even though many of us think we need an internal cattle prod in order to retain our edge, research shows that people who have a supportive inner attitude — who have their own back — are more resilient and effective. Not to mention happier. And nicer.
And yet, it is easy for skeptics to be turned off by some of the language and practices of self compassion. So today we brought in a guest who puts it in plain English, and is very funny. 
Carla Naumburg PhD is a clinical social worker, author, and mother. She has a lot to say about self compassion, and she does so in a way that skeptics will find appealing. 
One other note about Carla. A lot of her books are directed at parents, especially parents who are self critical. But this episode is aimed at everybody. We do talk a little bit about parenting at the end, but it's not the main focus. Just so you have it, her books have titles such as: How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t with Your Kids and You Are Not a Sh*tty Parent. It's common for parents to think they suck. It's also common for humans to think we suck. That we are somehow terrible people. Sit back, relax, and let Carla disabuse you of that notion.
In this episode we talk about:

• What Carla calls "shitty human syndrome"
• Asking ourselves, what do I need right now?
• How, for skeptics, the data on the effectiveness of compassion practices is a powerful incentive.
• The third arrow of denial and distraction
• The very human problem of not knowing how to deal with our feelings.  
• Using "noticing, connection, curiosity, and kindness" as ways to get super clear about the practice of self-compassion 
• Curiosity as the antidote to judgment
• How loving-kindness ties into the ability to treat ourselves with self-compassion.
• Kinder self-talk
• Practicing self-care by setting boundaries 
• Single tasking as a strategy for decreasing stress
• And, using acronyms like SNAFU and KISS as a simple way to quickly access complicated thoughts

Content Warning: This episode contains explicit language. There is a clean version over on the TPH app and website. 

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/carla-naumburg-570
]]>4493false570fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-many-benefits-of-a-paradox-mindset-dolly-chugh--75226643 The human animal doesn't love paradox. We love a clear, simple story. Us versus them. Good versus evil. But life is rarely like that. This is especially true when it comes to wrestling with history. Our guest today calls it the patriot's dilemma. How do you love your country while also acknowledging the painful and horrifying stuff that has happened in the past?
Dolly Chugh is a professor at the New York University Stern School of Business where she teaches MBA courses in leadership and management. This is her second time on the show. The last time she came on, she spoke about the concept of being "good-ish." One of the reasons we get defensive when people criticize us is that we feel like it's a threat to our precious notion of being a good person. But if you have a good-ish mindset, then there's always room to grow. Her new book, A More Just Future, encourages us to do that for America.
Content Warning: This episode includes brief mentions of slavery and violence.
In this episode, we talked about:

• Why Dolly was scared to write this book
• What the home team bias is and how it shows up when we think about our past
• What belief grief is
• The "long time ago illusion"
• And, what Dolly calls being a gritty patriot 

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/dolly-chugh-568]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/L6aO2rj3AeTm5_32ae1lkaf0ulX1ghc4GsqiWtodEH0Wed, 01 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- The human animal doesn't love paradox. We love a clear, simple story. Us versus them. Good versus evil. But life is rarely... The human animal doesn't love paradox. We love a clear, simple story. Us versus them. Good versus evil. But life is rarely like that. This is especially true when it comes to wrestling with history. Our guest today calls it the patriot's dilemma. How do you love your country while also acknowledging the painful and horrifying stuff that has happened in the past?
Dolly Chugh is a professor at the New York University Stern School of Business where she teaches MBA courses in leadership and management. This is her second time on the show. The last time she came on, she spoke about the concept of being "good-ish." One of the reasons we get defensive when people criticize us is that we feel like it's a threat to our precious notion of being a good person. But if you have a good-ish mindset, then there's always room to grow. Her new book, A More Just Future, encourages us to do that for America.
Content Warning: This episode includes brief mentions of slavery and violence.
In this episode, we talked about:

• Why Dolly was scared to write this book
• What the home team bias is and how it shows up when we think about our past
• What belief grief is
• The "long time ago illusion"
• And, what Dolly calls being a gritty patriot 

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/dolly-chugh-568]]>3386false568fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jonathan-haidt-on-the-upside-of-striving-how-to-build-a-stronger-mind-and-what-to-do-with-ideas-you-hate--75226652 Usually episodes of this show are organized around one big question, but today's guest, Jonathan Haidt, is just too interesting for one clear focus. In this episode, we dig into a ton of fascinating topics, including: why it can make you happier to see your own irrationality and hypocrisy, the value of interacting with ideas you do not like, how to navigate social media sanely, how to get ahead at work (and stay happy in the process), the upside of striving, the wisdom of the Stoics, and more. 
Jonathan Haidt is a renowned social psychologist from New York University's Stern school of business and the author of many books, including: The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom, The Righteous Mind: Why Good People are Divided by Politics and Religion, and The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas are Setting Up a Generation for Failure. Since 2018, he's been studying the contributions of social media to the decline of teen mental health and the rise of political dysfunction. 
One other note: heads up that this conversation includes mentions of self-harm and suicide.
In this episode we talk about:

• Haidt's elephant and rider metaphor that explains how our minds' operate
• How to use different techniques from hypnosis to Buddhist and Stoic practices to tame our unconscious
• Why we've evolved to be hypocrites and how admitting our flaws can help us come out ahead
• Buddhism as a counterpoint to our success oriented culture
• The deleterious effects of social media on democracy and young people's mental health 

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/jonathan-haidt-567]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/6HSK9RerSEfHajVxXR0_Eh1Ybq2_0aRJVe8bFRlxbDMMon, 27 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Usually episodes of this show are organized around one big question, but today's guest, Jonathan Haidt, is just too... Usually episodes of this show are organized around one big question, but today's guest, Jonathan Haidt, is just too interesting for one clear focus. In this episode, we dig into a ton of fascinating topics, including: why it can make you happier to see your own irrationality and hypocrisy, the value of interacting with ideas you do not like, how to navigate social media sanely, how to get ahead at work (and stay happy in the process), the upside of striving, the wisdom of the Stoics, and more. 
Jonathan Haidt is a renowned social psychologist from New York University's Stern school of business and the author of many books, including: The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom, The Righteous Mind: Why Good People are Divided by Politics and Religion, and The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas are Setting Up a Generation for Failure. Since 2018, he's been studying the contributions of social media to the decline of teen mental health and the rise of political dysfunction. 
One other note: heads up that this conversation includes mentions of self-harm and suicide.
In this episode we talk about:

• Haidt's elephant and rider metaphor that explains how our minds' operate
• How to use different techniques from hypnosis to Buddhist and Stoic practices to tame our unconscious
• Why we've evolved to be hypocrites and how admitting our flaws can help us come out ahead
• Buddhism as a counterpoint to our success oriented culture
• The deleterious effects of social media on democracy and young people's mental health 

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/jonathan-haidt-567]]>3206false567fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-radical-alternative-to-revenge-sujatha-baliga--75226607 Today, though, our guest, sujatha baliga, both says it, and does it. She has an extraordinary story: she was horribly abused by a family member, and then, after an encounter with his Holiness the Dalai Lama, learned how to forgive the seemingly unforgivable. What's more, she now helps other people do that. Perhaps, starting now, even you.
sujatha baliga is a long time Buddhist practitioner and internationally recognized leader in the field of restorative justice. She was named a 2019 MacArthur Fellow and is working on her first book. 

Content Warning: This episode includes multiple references to violent and traumatic experiences, including homicide and incest.

In this episode we talk about:

• Her personal story, including her early experience with sexual assault within her family
• Her life-changing encounter with his Holiness the Dalai Lama, and her experience with learning to forgive with the help of meditation
• Her experience working in the criminal justice system 
• Her definition of restorative justice, why she believes we need it, and the three key questions it asks in each case
• Whether there is evidence that restorative justice works
• The limits of restorative justice
• What happens if someone who is the victim of a crime does want traditional punishment or even revenge
• How you can apply what she's learned in her life — including her time in the field of restorative justice — to our own lives
• And a specific meditation practice that can help you do it

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/sujatha-baliga-565]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/t2XwdwS6tK-MPC6yIbEgO9QfFSGdSG46puD0wV75JpcWed, 22 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Very often, when somebody pisses us off, our first instinct might be to plan some sort of revenge even if we rarely, if ever,... Today, though, our guest, sujatha baliga, both says it, and does it. She has an extraordinary story: she was horribly abused by a family member, and then, after an encounter with his Holiness the Dalai Lama, learned how to forgive the seemingly unforgivable. What's more, she now helps other people do that. Perhaps, starting now, even you.
sujatha baliga is a long time Buddhist practitioner and internationally recognized leader in the field of restorative justice. She was named a 2019 MacArthur Fellow and is working on her first book. 

Content Warning: This episode includes multiple references to violent and traumatic experiences, including homicide and incest.

In this episode we talk about:

• Her personal story, including her early experience with sexual assault within her family
• Her life-changing encounter with his Holiness the Dalai Lama, and her experience with learning to forgive with the help of meditation
• Her experience working in the criminal justice system 
• Her definition of restorative justice, why she believes we need it, and the three key questions it asks in each case
• Whether there is evidence that restorative justice works
• The limits of restorative justice
• What happens if someone who is the victim of a crime does want traditional punishment or even revenge
• How you can apply what she's learned in her life — including her time in the field of restorative justice — to our own lives
• And a specific meditation practice that can help you do it

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/sujatha-baliga-565]]>3389false565fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-be-less-judgmental-of-other-people-and-yourself-la-sarmiento--75226590 Meditation and mindfulness doesn't uproot your capacity to be judgmental, but it can help you see the value in being judgmental by learning how to work with the judging mind. 
La Sarmiento has been practicing Vipassana meditation since 1998. La is a mentor for the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program, a teacher with Cloud Sangha, and a contributor to the Ten Percent Happier app.
In this episode we talk about:

• How mindfulness can help us identify when we're being judgmental
• The difference between discernment and judgment
• How it can be so delicious to be judgmental of others – but why it's actually harmful to ourselves and others
• The four questions to ask when we notice ourselves going into judgment mode 
• How to operationalize the phrase "am I suffering right now?" 
• Investigating the motivations behind striving for success 
• Why owning up to being a jerk is sometimes the exact right answer

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/la-sarmiento-564]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/67_17j3sOhEL5kZuBq9ybL5YmEprXNgsYKCE_8tvYHsMon, 20 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Meditation and mindfulness doesn't uproot your capacity to be judgmental, but it can help you see the value in being... Meditation and mindfulness doesn't uproot your capacity to be judgmental, but it can help you see the value in being judgmental by learning how to work with the judging mind. 
La Sarmiento has been practicing Vipassana meditation since 1998. La is a mentor for the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program, a teacher with Cloud Sangha, and a contributor to the Ten Percent Happier app.
In this episode we talk about:

• How mindfulness can help us identify when we're being judgmental
• The difference between discernment and judgment
• How it can be so delicious to be judgmental of others – but why it's actually harmful to ourselves and others
• The four questions to ask when we notice ourselves going into judgment mode 
• How to operationalize the phrase "am I suffering right now?" 
• Investigating the motivations behind striving for success 
• Why owning up to being a jerk is sometimes the exact right answer

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/la-sarmiento-564]]>3282false564fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-get-over-rejection-florence-williams--75226616 This is the last episode in our four-part series where we're counter-programming against the way Valentine's Day is often celebrated, and examining different kinds of relationships including romantic, friendship, and family. 
Today we're probing a mystery: Why, from an evolutionary standpoint do we take heartbreak and rejection so hard? It can send the body and mind into a vicious spiral. As one genomics researcher has said, "heartbreak is one of the hidden landmines of human existence." 
There are countless pieces of art dedicated to heartbreak. Songs, movies, poems, the list is pretty much endless. But what does science say? Why does this happen to us? How exactly does the body react to a bad break up, from a romantic partnership, or a friendship or even a job? And what can we do to get over it?
These are the questions the writer, Florence Williams decided to tackle after her own 25 year marriage fell apart. And the answers are fascinating.
Florence Williams is a science journalist and author, and a contributing editor at Outside Magazine. Her latest book is called, Heartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey. It is just out in paperback, and has been nominated for the PEN/Wilson Award for Literary Science Writing. 
In this episode we talk about:

• The passage of time as a way to heal all wounds
• The role purpose plays in recovery 
• William's three part heartbreak recovery toolkit (calming down, connecting to other people and finding purpose)
• The connection between openness and resilience
• How to become more open to a lack of closure
• The good and bad news about heartbreak
• And, rejecting some of the conventional approaches to heartbreak

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/florence-williams-562 
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/q2E1bneO9AKA_S20HGgxakwB3ssIYqQBPDcEaYXQkbUWed, 15 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- This is the last episode in our four-part series where we're counter-programming against the way Valentine's Day is often... This is the last episode in our four-part series where we're counter-programming against the way Valentine's Day is often celebrated, and examining different kinds of relationships including romantic, friendship, and family. 
Today we're probing a mystery: Why, from an evolutionary standpoint do we take heartbreak and rejection so hard? It can send the body and mind into a vicious spiral. As one genomics researcher has said, "heartbreak is one of the hidden landmines of human existence." 
There are countless pieces of art dedicated to heartbreak. Songs, movies, poems, the list is pretty much endless. But what does science say? Why does this happen to us? How exactly does the body react to a bad break up, from a romantic partnership, or a friendship or even a job? And what can we do to get over it?
These are the questions the writer, Florence Williams decided to tackle after her own 25 year marriage fell apart. And the answers are fascinating.
Florence Williams is a science journalist and author, and a contributing editor at Outside Magazine. Her latest book is called, Heartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey. It is just out in paperback, and has been nominated for the PEN/Wilson Award for Literary Science Writing. 
In this episode we talk about:

• The passage of time as a way to heal all wounds
• The role purpose plays in recovery 
• William's three part heartbreak recovery toolkit (calming down, connecting to other people and finding purpose)
• The connection between openness and resilience
• How to become more open to a lack of closure
• The good and bad news about heartbreak
• And, rejecting some of the conventional approaches to heartbreak

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/florence-williams-562 
]]>3922false562fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-the-science-of-attachment-can-help-you-make-and-keep-friends-dr-marisa-g-franco--75226570 Did you know that having friends can make you less depressed? One survey found that the average American had not made a new friend in the last five years but 45% of people said they would go out of their way to make a new friend if they only knew how.   
Our guest today, Dr. Marisa G. Franco, has written a bestselling book about how understanding your own psychological makeup and attachment style can help you make and keep friends. Franco is a psychologist and a professor at the University of Maryland. Her book is called Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make–and Keep–Friends.
This is episode three of a four part series in which we are doing some counter programming against the typical Valentine's Day fair. 
In this episode we talk about:

• Why friendship is undervalued in our society (while romantic love is overvalued) and why this is damaging on both a societal and individual level
• The impact of technology on our relationships as explained by something called "displacement theory"
• The biological necessity of social connection and the devastating physiological and psychological impacts of loneliness 
• Attachment style and its relationship to our friendships
• What you can do to make friends, including being open or vulnerable (without oversharing)
• How to reframe social rejection
• The importance of generosity
• How to handle conflict with your friends
• The difference between flaccid safety and dynamic safety in your friendships
• When to walk away from a relationship 
• How to make friends across racial, gender, and socioeconomic lines
• How to deal with social anxiety
• And how our evolutionarily wired negativity bias can impact the process of making friends

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/marisa-g-franco-561]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/cB0AYPKV7_VehZYV__IUhDtkRQeg48v_6LhZ7u1YrOIMon, 13 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Did you know that having friends can make you less depressed? One survey found that the average American had not made a new... Did you know that having friends can make you less depressed? One survey found that the average American had not made a new friend in the last five years but 45% of people said they would go out of their way to make a new friend if they only knew how.   
Our guest today, Dr. Marisa G. Franco, has written a bestselling book about how understanding your own psychological makeup and attachment style can help you make and keep friends. Franco is a psychologist and a professor at the University of Maryland. Her book is called Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make–and Keep–Friends.
This is episode three of a four part series in which we are doing some counter programming against the typical Valentine's Day fair. 
In this episode we talk about:

• Why friendship is undervalued in our society (while romantic love is overvalued) and why this is damaging on both a societal and individual level
• The impact of technology on our relationships as explained by something called "displacement theory"
• The biological necessity of social connection and the devastating physiological and psychological impacts of loneliness 
• Attachment style and its relationship to our friendships
• What you can do to make friends, including being open or vulnerable (without oversharing)
• How to reframe social rejection
• The importance of generosity
• How to handle conflict with your friends
• The difference between flaccid safety and dynamic safety in your friendships
• When to walk away from a relationship 
• How to make friends across racial, gender, and socioeconomic lines
• How to deal with social anxiety
• And how our evolutionarily wired negativity bias can impact the process of making friends

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/marisa-g-franco-561]]>4194false561fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-handle-family-drama-nedra-glover-tawwab--75226512 If you're part of a family, you've probably experienced some level of drama. Maybe it's minor annoyances, like an uncle who chews too loudly. Maybe it's divorce, sibling rivalry, or abuse. There are lots of flavors in this noxious cornucopia.
Nedra Glover Tawwab is a licensed clinical social worker and the author of the new book Drama Free: A Guide to Managing Unhealthy Family Relationships. She's here to talk about how to handle family drama of all types.
This is episode two of a four part series in which we are doing some counter programming against the typical Valentine's Day fair. 
Content Warning: There are some brief mentions of rape and incest in this conversation. We also talk about substance abuse, sexual abuse, and domestic abuse.
In this episode we talk about:

• Nedra's own experiences with family dysfunction
• The terms boundary issues, enmeshment, and codependency
• The uncomfortable realization that you might be (at least part of) the problem
• The limits of compassion
• What to remember if you choose to spend time with a family member with whom you have a difficult relationship
• Why you should not "un-become" yourself just to fit in with your family
• Why shaming people doesn't make them better–and what does
• The temptation of receding into a victim mentality, and how to avoid it
• When to end a relationship
• What the term "toxic forgiveness" means
• Some of the myths about forgiveness
• And her remedies for various family drama scenarios, including: How do you get your mom to see a therapist?

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/nedra-glover-tawwab-559]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/gZK89jPjkR6vIBSszzpNpKHdQHBAi4Hp8xeUoRsyHygWed, 08 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- If you're part of a family, you've probably experienced some level of drama. Maybe it's minor annoyances, like an uncle who... If you're part of a family, you've probably experienced some level of drama. Maybe it's minor annoyances, like an uncle who chews too loudly. Maybe it's divorce, sibling rivalry, or abuse. There are lots of flavors in this noxious cornucopia.
Nedra Glover Tawwab is a licensed clinical social worker and the author of the new book Drama Free: A Guide to Managing Unhealthy Family Relationships. She's here to talk about how to handle family drama of all types.
This is episode two of a four part series in which we are doing some counter programming against the typical Valentine's Day fair. 
Content Warning: There are some brief mentions of rape and incest in this conversation. We also talk about substance abuse, sexual abuse, and domestic abuse.
In this episode we talk about:

• Nedra's own experiences with family dysfunction
• The terms boundary issues, enmeshment, and codependency
• The uncomfortable realization that you might be (at least part of) the problem
• The limits of compassion
• What to remember if you choose to spend time with a family member with whom you have a difficult relationship
• Why you should not "un-become" yourself just to fit in with your family
• Why shaming people doesn't make them better–and what does
• The temptation of receding into a victim mentality, and how to avoid it
• When to end a relationship
• What the term "toxic forgiveness" means
• Some of the myths about forgiveness
• And her remedies for various family drama scenarios, including: How do you get your mom to see a therapist?

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/nedra-glover-tawwab-559]]>3915false559fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/myths-of-love-sex-dating-and-relationships-myisha-battle--75226477 Today's guest hews a bit more closely to the traditional Valentine's Day theme and will do some myth-busting around all the things we tend to get wrong when we talk about romantic relationships. 
Myisha Battle is the author of the book, "This Is Supposed to Be Fun: How To Find Joy in Hooking Up, Settling Down, and Everything in Between." She also hosts the podcasts Down for Whatever, and Dating White. Much of her public work focuses on the early stages of relationships, but in her private practice, she counsels people at all stages, and in all kinds of relationships. 
Content Warning: Explicit language and conversations about sex. 
In this episode we talk about:

• Five ways to improve intimacy and connection in romantic partnership
• The nuts and bolts of sex, and how we often get intimacy and sex confused in unhelpful ways
• Understanding men's and women's cycles to depersonalize issues in sex and relationships
• The myth of finding "the one"
• The orgasm gap
• Bromance
• And if you're looking, tips on how to make finding a partner easier

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/myisha-battle-558]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Dw9k6VA1X2lG4hEo2mtF-XsWpizu8kvE8AJ1tu1Mn0cMon, 06 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- This episode is part one of our four-part series where we're counter-programming against the way Valentine's Day is often... Today's guest hews a bit more closely to the traditional Valentine's Day theme and will do some myth-busting around all the things we tend to get wrong when we talk about romantic relationships. 
Myisha Battle is the author of the book, "This Is Supposed to Be Fun: How To Find Joy in Hooking Up, Settling Down, and Everything in Between." She also hosts the podcasts Down for Whatever, and Dating White. Much of her public work focuses on the early stages of relationships, but in her private practice, she counsels people at all stages, and in all kinds of relationships. 
Content Warning: Explicit language and conversations about sex. 
In this episode we talk about:

• Five ways to improve intimacy and connection in romantic partnership
• The nuts and bolts of sex, and how we often get intimacy and sex confused in unhelpful ways
• Understanding men's and women's cycles to depersonalize issues in sex and relationships
• The myth of finding "the one"
• The orgasm gap
• Bromance
• And if you're looking, tips on how to make finding a partner easier

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/myisha-battle-558]]>3992false558fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/deep-genealogy-spring-washam--75226521 So many people are interested in their family tree. What kind of lives did our ancestors lead and what do their stories say about us? Today's guest, Spring Washam, asks us to reckon with the people who have come before us in order to fully understand who we are and why we do the things we do.
Washam is a well-known teacher, author, and visionary leader based in Oakland, California. She is the author of A Fierce Heart: Finding Strength, Courage and Wisdom in Any Moment and her newest book, The Spirit of Harriet Tubman: Awakening from the Underground. Spring is considered a pioneer in bringing mindfulness-based meditation practices to diverse communities. She is one of the founding teachers at the East Bay Meditation Center, located in downtown Oakland, CA and has practiced and studied Buddhist philosophy in both the Theravada and Tibetan schools of Buddhism since 1999.
In this episode we talk about:

• How Spring came to write about Harriet Tubman's life
• Her work with plant medicine and the shamanic traditions
• The dream and the "conversations" Spring had with Tubman
• Why we are all so interested in ancestry
• How we can deepen our relationship with our ancestors 
• Family Constellation Therapy as a modality for doing ancestry work 
• Spring's own family history
• Why she is still processing the experience of writing her book about Harriet Tubman 
• What she means by the "inner underground railroad" and how it is alive today
• And, how, in the inner underground railroad, freedom equates to nirvana 

Content Warning: mentions of suicide
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/spring-washam-556]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/zKtl9oED5wZ8wEjNyfASh3P_bnwXd3W405cJATPbG1IWed, 01 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- So many people are interested in their family tree. What kind of lives did our ancestors lead and what do their stories say... So many people are interested in their family tree. What kind of lives did our ancestors lead and what do their stories say about us? Today's guest, Spring Washam, asks us to reckon with the people who have come before us in order to fully understand who we are and why we do the things we do.
Washam is a well-known teacher, author, and visionary leader based in Oakland, California. She is the author of A Fierce Heart: Finding Strength, Courage and Wisdom in Any Moment and her newest book, The Spirit of Harriet Tubman: Awakening from the Underground. Spring is considered a pioneer in bringing mindfulness-based meditation practices to diverse communities. She is one of the founding teachers at the East Bay Meditation Center, located in downtown Oakland, CA and has practiced and studied Buddhist philosophy in both the Theravada and Tibetan schools of Buddhism since 1999.
In this episode we talk about:

• How Spring came to write about Harriet Tubman's life
• Her work with plant medicine and the shamanic traditions
• The dream and the "conversations" Spring had with Tubman
• Why we are all so interested in ancestry
• How we can deepen our relationship with our ancestors 
• Family Constellation Therapy as a modality for doing ancestry work 
• Spring's own family history
• Why she is still processing the experience of writing her book about Harriet Tubman 
• What she means by the "inner underground railroad" and how it is alive today
• And, how, in the inner underground railroad, freedom equates to nirvana 

Content Warning: mentions of suicide
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/spring-washam-556]]>4766false556fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-you-really-trust-your-gut-amber-tamblyn--75226614 There may be a temptation in some circles to dismiss intuition as witchy, folkloric, or unscientific but there's actually a ton of science around this. Our guest, author, actress and director, Amber Tamblyn will guide us through this. Tamblyn argues that intuition is a trainable skill but that this south-of-the-neck intelligence is often obscured by being too stuck in our heads and out of touch with our bodies. 
Tamblyn has been nominated for Emmy®, Golden Globe, and Independent Spirit Awards. Her work in television spans over two decades including starring roles on House M.D., and Two and a Half Men. On the big screen, she starred in movies such as The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and 127 Hours. She's written seven books, including her latest, which is called Listening in the Dark: Women Reclaiming the Power of Intuition. 
In this episode we talk about:

• How she defines intuition, and the role it plays as a bridge between the conscious and unconscious parts of our minds
• Why we are conditioned to validate rational intelligence over intuitive intelligence  
• The gut/brain connection, and why the enteric nervous system is known as the "second brain"
• Practical tips for getting better at listening to our bodies
• The role of meditation in boosting intuition
• The scientific research that points towards the importance of having a relationship with nature, and how this can improve our intuition
• The relationship between intuition and creativity
• How we should think about dream life
• What to do when you're not sure whether you should trust your gut
• How to recognize the difference between anxiety and intuition
• And why our society has downplayed the importance of intuition, which has been a tool used against women and men

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/amber-tamblyn-555]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/R0vJMOmNWte86uTcP_0fmxjxh2i8ni_0p7R2Y9VPXVEMon, 30 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- There may be a temptation in some circles to dismiss intuition as witchy, folkloric, or unscientific but there's actually a... There may be a temptation in some circles to dismiss intuition as witchy, folkloric, or unscientific but there's actually a ton of science around this. Our guest, author, actress and director, Amber Tamblyn will guide us through this. Tamblyn argues that intuition is a trainable skill but that this south-of-the-neck intelligence is often obscured by being too stuck in our heads and out of touch with our bodies. 
Tamblyn has been nominated for Emmy®, Golden Globe, and Independent Spirit Awards. Her work in television spans over two decades including starring roles on House M.D., and Two and a Half Men. On the big screen, she starred in movies such as The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and 127 Hours. She's written seven books, including her latest, which is called Listening in the Dark: Women Reclaiming the Power of Intuition. 
In this episode we talk about:

• How she defines intuition, and the role it plays as a bridge between the conscious and unconscious parts of our minds
• Why we are conditioned to validate rational intelligence over intuitive intelligence  
• The gut/brain connection, and why the enteric nervous system is known as the "second brain"
• Practical tips for getting better at listening to our bodies
• The role of meditation in boosting intuition
• The scientific research that points towards the importance of having a relationship with nature, and how this can improve our intuition
• The relationship between intuition and creativity
• How we should think about dream life
• What to do when you're not sure whether you should trust your gut
• How to recognize the difference between anxiety and intuition
• And why our society has downplayed the importance of intuition, which has been a tool used against women and men

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/amber-tamblyn-555]]>3936false555fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meditation-party-the-sh-t-is-fertilizer-edition-sebene-selassie-jeff-warren--75226657 Dan takes listener calls with fellow meditators Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren and get candid about their practices and dealing with life
Sebene Selassie is based in Brooklyn and describes herself as a "writer, teacher, and immigrant-weirdo." She teaches meditation on the Ten Percent Happier app and is the author of a great book called, You Belong. Jeff Warren is based in Toronto and is also a writer and meditation teacher who co-wrote the book, Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics with Dan Harris. Jeff also hosts the Consciousness Explorers podcast.
Call (508) 656-0540 to have your question answered during the Meditation Party!
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/sebene-selassie-jeff-warren-553]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/ZM5yN-kp4a222Z8Df3EdoA6FBym7UYwXCwwp8IUgAuEWed, 25 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Today's episode is the first in an experimental new series called Meditation Party.  Dan takes listener calls with fellow... Dan takes listener calls with fellow meditators Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren and get candid about their practices and dealing with life
Sebene Selassie is based in Brooklyn and describes herself as a "writer, teacher, and immigrant-weirdo." She teaches meditation on the Ten Percent Happier app and is the author of a great book called, You Belong. Jeff Warren is based in Toronto and is also a writer and meditation teacher who co-wrote the book, Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics with Dan Harris. Jeff also hosts the Consciousness Explorers podcast.
Call (508) 656-0540 to have your question answered during the Meditation Party!
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/sebene-selassie-jeff-warren-553]]>4142false553fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/understand-your-brain-upgrade-your-life-dr-jill-bolte-taylor--75226631 The better you understand your brain – and the more effectively you can work with it – the happier and healthier you will be. This is the central contention of today's extraordinary guest, Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor and she makes this assertion based on two levels of deep expertise. First, Dr. Taylor is a Harvard-trained neuroanatomist. Second, back in the '90s, she experienced a severe hemorrhage in the left hemisphere of her brain causing her to lose the ability to walk, talk, read, write or recall any of her life. She later recovered, but that experience, which you will hear her describe in riveting detail, gave her incredible insight into how the brain works. 
She wrote a massive best-selling book called, My Stroke of Insight, which she has now followed up with a book called, Whole Brain Living, where she lays out exactly how to understand your brain and how to work with it.
In this episode we talk about:

• Dr. Taylor's personal story and how her life has changed post-stroke
• The marvels of the human brain
• The differences between the brain's two hemispheres 
• How our society is skewed towards the left hemisphere and how living too much in the left hemisphere can burn us out
• The brain's "four characters" and how to work with these characters through a practice she calls "The Brain Huddle" 
• The differences and similarities between "The Brain Huddle" and another practice we've talked about before on this show called, "RAIN"
• And she describes a tool for understanding your emotions called, "The 90-Second Rule"

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/jill-bolte-taylor-552]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/AYeVfkX0pVIl5RrbCEBROr9KRlVnpMHzI1iv1Z0LGyYMon, 23 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- The better you understand your brain – and the more effectively you can work with it – the happier and healthier you will be.... The better you understand your brain – and the more effectively you can work with it – the happier and healthier you will be. This is the central contention of today's extraordinary guest, Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor and she makes this assertion based on two levels of deep expertise. First, Dr. Taylor is a Harvard-trained neuroanatomist. Second, back in the '90s, she experienced a severe hemorrhage in the left hemisphere of her brain causing her to lose the ability to walk, talk, read, write or recall any of her life. She later recovered, but that experience, which you will hear her describe in riveting detail, gave her incredible insight into how the brain works. 
She wrote a massive best-selling book called, My Stroke of Insight, which she has now followed up with a book called, Whole Brain Living, where she lays out exactly how to understand your brain and how to work with it.
In this episode we talk about:

• Dr. Taylor's personal story and how her life has changed post-stroke
• The marvels of the human brain
• The differences between the brain's two hemispheres 
• How our society is skewed towards the left hemisphere and how living too much in the left hemisphere can burn us out
• The brain's "four characters" and how to work with these characters through a practice she calls "The Brain Huddle" 
• The differences and similarities between "The Brain Huddle" and another practice we've talked about before on this show called, "RAIN"
• And she describes a tool for understanding your emotions called, "The 90-Second Rule"

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/jill-bolte-taylor-552]]>3689false552fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-persuasion-vanessa-bohns--75226524 In today's episode we look at science-based strategies for observing the effect we have on others, and how to better deal with our fear of rejection, and asking for favors. 
Vanessa Bohns is a social psychologist and a professor of organizational behavior at Cornell University. She is the author of You Have More Influence Than You Think: How We Underestimate Our Power of Persuasion, and Why it Matters.
In this episode we talk about:

• How much we often underestimate our own influence 
• Why it's so hard to say no
• Why people are paying attention to us more than we think
• The impact of asking for things in-person
• The responsibility that comes with being in a position of power
• What it means to experience your own influence 
• And how we can be more aware of the influence we have

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/vanessa-bohns-550
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/P-PVzVkfQsw9dlWMSYpQ-Ce0f9COZw2qwNjUXvsyNwoWed, 18 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- It can be difficult to grasp how much power of persuasion we actually have, or how to wield it wisely.  In today's episode we... In today's episode we look at science-based strategies for observing the effect we have on others, and how to better deal with our fear of rejection, and asking for favors. 
Vanessa Bohns is a social psychologist and a professor of organizational behavior at Cornell University. She is the author of You Have More Influence Than You Think: How We Underestimate Our Power of Persuasion, and Why it Matters.
In this episode we talk about:

• How much we often underestimate our own influence 
• Why it's so hard to say no
• Why people are paying attention to us more than we think
• The impact of asking for things in-person
• The responsibility that comes with being in a position of power
• What it means to experience your own influence 
• And how we can be more aware of the influence we have

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/vanessa-bohns-550
]]>3841false550fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lessons-from-the-world-s-longest-scientific-study-of-happiness-dr-robert-waldinger--75226625 Today's guest is the man in charge of the world's longest scientific study of happiness, a study that has been running since 1938. 
Dr. Robert Waldinger is a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, the director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development at Massachusetts General Hospital, and co-founder of the Lifespan Research Foundation. He is also a Zen master and teaches meditation in New England and around the world. His TED Talk is one of the most viewed of all time, with over 43 million views. He's the co-author, along with Dr. Marc Schulz, of The Good Life.
In this episode we talk about: 

• What the Harvard Study of Adult Development is and how it got started
• How much of our happiness is really under our control
• Why you can't you be happy all the time
• The concept of "social fitness" 
• Why you should "never worry alone" 
• How having best friends at work can make you more productive
• And why, in his words, it's never too late to be happy

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/robert-waldinger-549
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/kdW1ML6slTiKpTs5ZrsoBHfI7FK8mHxdn4Vm8ZtjiYAMon, 16 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. Today's guest is the man in charge of the world's longest scientific study of happiness, a study that has been running since... Today's guest is the man in charge of the world's longest scientific study of happiness, a study that has been running since 1938. 
Dr. Robert Waldinger is a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, the director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development at Massachusetts General Hospital, and co-founder of the Lifespan Research Foundation. He is also a Zen master and teaches meditation in New England and around the world. His TED Talk is one of the most viewed of all time, with over 43 million views. He's the co-author, along with Dr. Marc Schulz, of The Good Life.
In this episode we talk about: 

• What the Harvard Study of Adult Development is and how it got started
• How much of our happiness is really under our control
• Why you can't you be happy all the time
• The concept of "social fitness" 
• Why you should "never worry alone" 
• How having best friends at work can make you more productive
• And why, in his words, it's never too late to be happy

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/robert-waldinger-549
]]>3722false549fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-the-happiness-lab-with-dr-laurie-santos-being-here-now-with-tony-hale--75226553gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/z8TC5bw9AG106T5XLC_z__XinIOhqu5ru-uiJI8l3XIMon, 16 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000bgtWe're sharing a preview of another podcast we love, The Happiness Lab. On The Happiness Lab, Dr. Laurie Santos explores all the ways we get our happiness wrong and what we can to do really feel better. She walks through the latest evidence-based...2242falsebonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dharma-of-money-spencer-sherman--75226659 But when the Buddha laid out guidelines about how to make an ethical livelihood, this didn't preclude material success. This episode is part two of this week's series on money, and dives into how we can bring Buddhist principles to an area of our lives that can create so much fear, greed, and dread. 
Spencer Sherman is the founding CEO of Abacus, a values-driven financial firm, and certified mindfulness teacher.  He teaches the Fearless Finance program and The Mastery of Money program for NYU's Inner MBA program.  He is also the author of The Cure For Money Madness.
In this episode we talk about: 

• How to identify and reframe our potentially harmful beliefs about money
• How to apply the Four Brahma Viharas to having a healthier relationship with our finances
• How to use the RAIN technique when we become anxious about money
• Spencer's 'Enough Practice' designed to give us a sense of equanimity 
• How generosity helps us let go and can create a sense of abundance 
• How mindfulness of money can key us into interconnection
• And whether you can actually be a successful investor if you're guided by Buddhist values

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/spencer-sherman-544
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/VI4jIZhjDRCnF6MKT4s0a3AZyARoXjOiEROWcqwQmnEWed, 11 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000bgtWhen we think about Buddhism or the dharma, we probably don't think about money.  But when the Buddha laid out guidelines about how to make an ethical livelihood, this didn't preclude material success. This episode is part two of this week's series... But when the Buddha laid out guidelines about how to make an ethical livelihood, this didn't preclude material success. This episode is part two of this week's series on money, and dives into how we can bring Buddhist principles to an area of our lives that can create so much fear, greed, and dread. 
Spencer Sherman is the founding CEO of Abacus, a values-driven financial firm, and certified mindfulness teacher.  He teaches the Fearless Finance program and The Mastery of Money program for NYU's Inner MBA program.  He is also the author of The Cure For Money Madness.
In this episode we talk about: 

• How to identify and reframe our potentially harmful beliefs about money
• How to apply the Four Brahma Viharas to having a healthier relationship with our finances
• How to use the RAIN technique when we become anxious about money
• Spencer's 'Enough Practice' designed to give us a sense of equanimity 
• How generosity helps us let go and can create a sense of abundance 
• How mindfulness of money can key us into interconnection
• And whether you can actually be a successful investor if you're guided by Buddhist values

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/spencer-sherman-544
]]>4273false544fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-psychology-of-money-morgan-housel--75226542 Today's show is the first episode of a two-part series on managing our relationship to money and understanding what role money really plays when it comes to our happiness. 
Morgan Housel is the author of The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness. Translated into over 50 languages with over two million copies sold, Housel is a two-time winner of the Best in Business Award from the Society of American Business Editors and Writers, winner of the New York Times Sidney Award, and a two-time finalist for the Gerald Loeb Award for Distinguished Business and Financial Journalism.  In this conversation we talk about: 

• The difference between happiness and contentment
• The difference between being rich and being wealthy
• The elusive but crucial concept of "enough"
• The importance of not moving the goalposts when it comes to enough-ness
• Why financial success is more about behavior than intelligence
• How our lived experiences impact our perspectives on money 

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/morgan-housel-543]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/32NLrwzcSAbLfVjsXk3tLwkAjRPUcbQa0I8iJ8lswqsMon, 09 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000bgtMoney is often a messy and complicated topic that provokes a lot of anxiety.  Today's show is the first episode of a two-part series on managing our relationship to money and understanding what role money really plays when it comes to our... Today's show is the first episode of a two-part series on managing our relationship to money and understanding what role money really plays when it comes to our happiness. 
Morgan Housel is the author of The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness. Translated into over 50 languages with over two million copies sold, Housel is a two-time winner of the Best in Business Award from the Society of American Business Editors and Writers, winner of the New York Times Sidney Award, and a two-time finalist for the Gerald Loeb Award for Distinguished Business and Financial Journalism.  In this conversation we talk about: 

• The difference between happiness and contentment
• The difference between being rich and being wealthy
• The elusive but crucial concept of "enough"
• The importance of not moving the goalposts when it comes to enough-ness
• Why financial success is more about behavior than intelligence
• How our lived experiences impact our perspectives on money 

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/morgan-housel-543]]>4481false543fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-enlightened-mind-part-5-of-the-dalai-lama-s-guide-to-happiness--75226647 Want more of The Dalai Lama's Guide to Happiness? Download the Ten Percent Happier app wherever you get your apps.
Full Show Notes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/dalai-lama-guide-542
Other Resources Mentioned:

• Healthy Minds Innovations
• Thukdam

Additional Resources: Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/JoinChallengePod]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/qY3HdSqCJI2Bcj_jWhmI8eKqxt3zEKCpCrjc9AnShv0Fri, 06 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000bgtWhat is the Dalai Lama's own meditation practice like? In this final episode, the Dalai Lama goes into great detail about the whys and wherefores of meditation, taking us way into the deep end. We cover single-pointed versus analytical meditation,... Want more of The Dalai Lama's Guide to Happiness? Download the Ten Percent Happier app wherever you get your apps.
Full Show Notes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/dalai-lama-guide-542
Other Resources Mentioned:

• Healthy Minds Innovations
• Thukdam

Additional Resources: Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/JoinChallengePod]]>2689false542fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-reincarnation-real-part-4-of-the-dalai-lama-s-guide-to-happiness--75226644 Want more of The Dalai Lama's Guide to Happiness? Download the Ten Percent Happier app wherever you get your apps.

Full Show Notes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/dalai-lama-guide-541
Other Resources Mentioned:

• Healthy Minds Innovations
• UVA research on reincarnation

Additional Resources: Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/JoinChallengePod]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/1fCf5OMrIyuRmICpH5hFicINPhbHJGvhiwl6ekjoX7MThu, 05 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000bgtOne of the Dalai Lama's most challenging teachings, especially for secular western minds, is reincarnation. In this episode, His Holiness describes the Buddhist deity who he believes to be his "boss." Dan then sits down with Richie again to discuss... Want more of The Dalai Lama's Guide to Happiness? Download the Ten Percent Happier app wherever you get your apps.

Full Show Notes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/dalai-lama-guide-541
Other Resources Mentioned:

• Healthy Minds Innovations
• UVA research on reincarnation

Additional Resources: Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/JoinChallengePod]]>1999false541fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wise-selfishness-part-3-of-the-dalai-lama-s-guide-to-happiness--75226571 Want more of The Dalai Lama's Guide to Happiness? Download the Ten Percent Happier app wherever you get your apps.
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/dalai-lama-guide-540
Other Resources Mentioned:

• Healthy Minds Innovations

Additional Resources:

• Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/JoinChallengePod

]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/jdY0QmYojlxfVEeuGoEw3wODfl7qVGvfcFtH6F3bRqcWed, 04 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000bgtHow can we get better at selfishness? That's one of many fascinating topics we cover in this episode, in which we play snippets from Dan's one-on-one interview with His Holiness, and then unpack it all with Dr. Richard Davidson, neuroscientist and... Want more of The Dalai Lama's Guide to Happiness? Download the Ten Percent Happier app wherever you get your apps.
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/dalai-lama-guide-540
Other Resources Mentioned:

• Healthy Minds Innovations

Additional Resources:

• Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/JoinChallengePod

]]>1994false540fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-cake-incident-part-2-of-the-dalai-lama-s-guide-to-happiness--75226623 In conversation with Dr. Richard J. Davidson, world renowned neuroscientist and longtime friend and collaborator of the Dalai Lama, we unpack the scientifically demonstrated benefits of the social connection embodied by His Holiness, and give easily accessible strategies to incorporate this wisdom into your everyday life. Also, Dan has a bit of an identity crisis. 
Want more of The Dalai Lama's Guide to Happiness? Download the Ten Percent Happier app wherever you get your apps.
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/dalai-lama-guide-539
Other Resources Mentioned:

• Healthy Minds Innovations
• Compassionate Leadership Summit
• The Wellbeing Project

Additional Resources: Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/JoinChallengePod]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/V3SfW8pg97wq3WqSE0-X6EkqENorbDIEcbCxIoRPwvETue, 03 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000bgtThe Dalai Lama makes a risky move. When confronted by a young American woman coping with incredible loss, he does something surprising and counterintuitive. The incident surfaces a question that is more urgent now than ever: As social media,... In conversation with Dr. Richard J. Davidson, world renowned neuroscientist and longtime friend and collaborator of the Dalai Lama, we unpack the scientifically demonstrated benefits of the social connection embodied by His Holiness, and give easily accessible strategies to incorporate this wisdom into your everyday life. Also, Dan has a bit of an identity crisis. 
Want more of The Dalai Lama's Guide to Happiness? Download the Ten Percent Happier app wherever you get your apps.
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/dalai-lama-guide-539
Other Resources Mentioned:

• Healthy Minds Innovations
• Compassionate Leadership Summit
• The Wellbeing Project

Additional Resources: Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/JoinChallengePod]]>1740false539fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dalai-lama-s-guide-to-happiness-part-1--75226662 In this first installment, Dan watches as a young activist directly challenges His Holiness: In a world plagued by climate change, terrorism, and other existential threats, is the Dalia Lama's message of compassion practical — or even relevant? 
Full Show Notes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/dalai-lama-guide-538
Other Resources Mentioned:

• Healthy Minds Innovations
• Compassionate Leadership Summit

Additional Resources: Download the Happier app today: https://my.happierapp.com/link/download]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/81PBCkYJ1hp264cL_4QVU1L3hDEZOC2HfAzvbQ3U_NYMon, 02 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000bgtDan flies to Dharamsala, India to spend two weeks in the orbit of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. This is the first installment of a five-part audio documentary series, something we've never done before now. Over the course of the episodes, we talk to... In this first installment, Dan watches as a young activist directly challenges His Holiness: In a world plagued by climate change, terrorism, and other existential threats, is the Dalia Lama's message of compassion practical — or even relevant? 
Full Show Notes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/dalai-lama-guide-538
Other Resources Mentioned:

• Healthy Minds Innovations
• Compassionate Leadership Summit

Additional Resources: Download the Happier app today: https://my.happierapp.com/link/download]]>2426false538fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/adam-grant-on-perfectionism-and-procrastination--75226680 Adam Grant is a frequent flier on this show and the #1 New York Times bestselling author of 5 books that have sold millions of copies and have been translated into 35 languages: Think Again, Give and Take, Originals, Option B, and Power Moves. He's an organizational psychologist who has been the top-rated professor at Wharton for seven years. He's also the host of a newish podcast, called Re:Thinking with Adam Grant, in addition to his other chart-topping podcast, called WorkLife. 
In this conversation, we talked about:

• Adam's definition of neurotic vs. normal perfectionism
• Why he thinks we're seeing a rise in perfectionism amongst younger people
• Strategies for managing perfectionism
• A different metric for measuring the quality of our work
• The importance of finding the right judges of our work
• Reimagining our relationship to failure by setting a failure budget
• The difference between procrastination vs. what he personally suffers from: "precrastination"

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/adam-grant-547]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/grNul-K7koP7K3zClDUA3632hToaJ6w13AFZjTMBcTsWed, 28 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- According to guest Adam Grant, excellence does not require perfectionism, and rather than obsessing over the outcome of your... Adam Grant is a frequent flier on this show and the #1 New York Times bestselling author of 5 books that have sold millions of copies and have been translated into 35 languages: Think Again, Give and Take, Originals, Option B, and Power Moves. He's an organizational psychologist who has been the top-rated professor at Wharton for seven years. He's also the host of a newish podcast, called Re:Thinking with Adam Grant, in addition to his other chart-topping podcast, called WorkLife. 
In this conversation, we talked about:

• Adam's definition of neurotic vs. normal perfectionism
• Why he thinks we're seeing a rise in perfectionism amongst younger people
• Strategies for managing perfectionism
• A different metric for measuring the quality of our work
• The importance of finding the right judges of our work
• Reimagining our relationship to failure by setting a failure budget
• The difference between procrastination vs. what he personally suffers from: "precrastination"

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/adam-grant-547]]>4111false547fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-scientist-says-one-emotion-might-be-the-key-to-happiness-can-you-guess-what-it-is-dacher-keltner--75226605 Our guest today is one of the most prominent happiness researchers in the world, and he has come to the conclusion that living the good life boils down to one thing: finding awe. We're going to learn what awe does to your body, how it changes your sense of self and your relationship to the world, and why we evolved to feel awe. We're also going to get eight simple strategies for mainlining awe into our everyday lives. 
Dacher Keltner is a professor of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, and the faculty director of UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center. His new book is called, Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life.
In this conversation we talk about:

• What awe is exactly
• How awe is different from other primal emotions like fear and appreciation of beauty
• Why we are awe-starved in our culture right now
• The connection between awe and morality
• How to get something called "moral beauty" into our lives as an alternative to the outrage served up by social media
• The importance of something called "collective effervescence"
• How to use nature, music, and even death as sources of awe 
• How to understand epiphanies
• And how awe has the potential to get us into trouble sometimes

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/dacher-keltner-546]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/DkNAxkUHsfGt9puuyVngkbZBXq-MRqoDVD5zcUkZWHQMon, 26 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Our guest today is one of the most prominent happiness researchers in the world, and he has come to the conclusion that living... Our guest today is one of the most prominent happiness researchers in the world, and he has come to the conclusion that living the good life boils down to one thing: finding awe. We're going to learn what awe does to your body, how it changes your sense of self and your relationship to the world, and why we evolved to feel awe. We're also going to get eight simple strategies for mainlining awe into our everyday lives. 
Dacher Keltner is a professor of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, and the faculty director of UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center. His new book is called, Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life.
In this conversation we talk about:

• What awe is exactly
• How awe is different from other primal emotions like fear and appreciation of beauty
• Why we are awe-starved in our culture right now
• The connection between awe and morality
• How to get something called "moral beauty" into our lives as an alternative to the outrage served up by social media
• The importance of something called "collective effervescence"
• How to use nature, music, and even death as sources of awe 
• How to understand epiphanies
• And how awe has the potential to get us into trouble sometimes

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/dacher-keltner-546]]>3825false546fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brene-brown-says-you-re-doing-feelings-wrong--75226500 Brené Brown has found that most people are only able to identify three emotions: happy, sad and pissed off. 
In this episode we explore how better understanding the full spectrum of your emotions, rather than drowning in them, can become an upward spiral. 
Brené Brown is the author of six #1 New York Times bestsellers. Her latest book is Atlas of the Heart, which is also the name of her HBO Max series. Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston and a visiting professor in management at the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business. She has spent the past two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy. Her TED talk on the Power of Vulnerability is one of the top five most-viewed TED talks in the world, with over 50 million views. 
In this episode we talk about:

• Why she decided to map the 87 key emotions and experiences
• How she was deeply influenced by the Buddhist concept of the "near enemy"
• Why she no longer believes it's possible to read emotions in other people 
• And why meaningful connections require boundaries

Content Warning: This episode contains explicit language, but a clean version of the episode is available at tenpercent.com and on the Ten Percent Happier app. 
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/brene-brown-436-rerun]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/FupBUnhVU6kqxQspDlJVIRN1e4Wf7ovVXf8VDulp5U4Wed, 21 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Brené Brown has found that most people are only able to identify three emotions: happy, sad and pissed off.  In this episode... Brené Brown has found that most people are only able to identify three emotions: happy, sad and pissed off. 
In this episode we explore how better understanding the full spectrum of your emotions, rather than drowning in them, can become an upward spiral. 
Brené Brown is the author of six #1 New York Times bestsellers. Her latest book is Atlas of the Heart, which is also the name of her HBO Max series. Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston and a visiting professor in management at the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business. She has spent the past two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy. Her TED talk on the Power of Vulnerability is one of the top five most-viewed TED talks in the world, with over 50 million views. 
In this episode we talk about:

• Why she decided to map the 87 key emotions and experiences
• How she was deeply influenced by the Buddhist concept of the "near enemy"
• Why she no longer believes it's possible to read emotions in other people 
• And why meaningful connections require boundaries

Content Warning: This episode contains explicit language, but a clean version of the episode is available at tenpercent.com and on the Ten Percent Happier app. 
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/brene-brown-436-rerun]]>2914true436fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-it-comes-to-habits-there-are-four-types-of-people-which-are-you-gretchen-rubin--75226648 The New Year is approaching and this is a time when many of us think about making and breaking new habits. So today we're bringing on one of the smartest people when it comes to habits, best-selling author and speaker Gretchen Rubin. Gretchen's contention is that before you embark on a self-improvement project, it's crucial to have some self-awareness about what kind of person you are. She has devised a framework called the Four Tendencies, which helps you identify your personality type in order to gain powerful insights into how you make or break habits. 
Rubin is a lawyer by training and began her career clerking for Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. Gretchen then went on to write a series of books that examine small and doable ways to boost our happiness in everyday life. These include: The Happiness Project, which spent two years on the bestseller list and sold over 3.5 million copies worldwide, and Better Than Before. We initially conducted the interview you're about to hear back in 2017, when Gretchen released a book called The Four Tendencies. 
In this episode we talk about:

• How and why Gretchen developed the Four Tendencies framework
• How Gretchen's framework can give each of us a recipe for successful habit change
• Breaking down the Four Tendencies: Upholders, Questioners, Obligers, or Rebels
• How these Four Tendencies are an overlapping Venn diagram 
• What "obliger rebellion" is and how to spot it in your relationships
• The value of forming an accountability group
• And why Gretchen sometimes calls herself a happiness bully  

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/gretchen-rubin-99-rerun]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Zy8qpaUjBL1LfhzSNIjftk9_cQjiXdWG9g3S3QwsTqQMon, 19 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- The New Year is approaching and this is a time when many of us think about making and breaking new habits. So today we're... The New Year is approaching and this is a time when many of us think about making and breaking new habits. So today we're bringing on one of the smartest people when it comes to habits, best-selling author and speaker Gretchen Rubin. Gretchen's contention is that before you embark on a self-improvement project, it's crucial to have some self-awareness about what kind of person you are. She has devised a framework called the Four Tendencies, which helps you identify your personality type in order to gain powerful insights into how you make or break habits. 
Rubin is a lawyer by training and began her career clerking for Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. Gretchen then went on to write a series of books that examine small and doable ways to boost our happiness in everyday life. These include: The Happiness Project, which spent two years on the bestseller list and sold over 3.5 million copies worldwide, and Better Than Before. We initially conducted the interview you're about to hear back in 2017, when Gretchen released a book called The Four Tendencies. 
In this episode we talk about:

• How and why Gretchen developed the Four Tendencies framework
• How Gretchen's framework can give each of us a recipe for successful habit change
• Breaking down the Four Tendencies: Upholders, Questioners, Obligers, or Rebels
• How these Four Tendencies are an overlapping Venn diagram 
• What "obliger rebellion" is and how to spot it in your relationships
• The value of forming an accountability group
• And why Gretchen sometimes calls herself a happiness bully  

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/gretchen-rubin-99-rerun]]>3691false99fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-do-you-love-without-being-attached-kevin-griffin--75226675 Today we're tackling some thorny dharma questions. For example: How do you love someone without attachment? How do you love yourself when the self is allegedly an illusion? 
Kevin Griffin is both a long time Buddhist practitioner and also a 12 step participant, and in another previous episode we talked to him about the nature of craving and addiction. In this popular episode from the archives, Kevin talks about his semi-skeptical take on loving kindness – that venerable if somewhat misunderstood Buddhist concept and practice. His book is being re-released this month, with a slightly new title Living Kindness: Metta Practice for the Whole of Our Lives. 
In this conversation, we talk about:

• Loving kindness versus living kindness
• The dangers of modern loving kindness practice 
• The idea that you don't have to feel love all the time
• And we talk about a Buddhist text called the Metta Sutta. 

Content Warning: The interview includes brief references to addiction and other forms of suffering.
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/kevin-griffin-370-rerun]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Jhp-e1nUErNlTknvBHzlWM6nu_gW1BbzpctvJeNxehsWed, 14 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Today we're tackling some thorny dharma questions. For example: How do you love someone without attachment? How do you love... Today we're tackling some thorny dharma questions. For example: How do you love someone without attachment? How do you love yourself when the self is allegedly an illusion? 
Kevin Griffin is both a long time Buddhist practitioner and also a 12 step participant, and in another previous episode we talked to him about the nature of craving and addiction. In this popular episode from the archives, Kevin talks about his semi-skeptical take on loving kindness – that venerable if somewhat misunderstood Buddhist concept and practice. His book is being re-released this month, with a slightly new title Living Kindness: Metta Practice for the Whole of Our Lives. 
In this conversation, we talk about:

• Loving kindness versus living kindness
• The dangers of modern loving kindness practice 
• The idea that you don't have to feel love all the time
• And we talk about a Buddhist text called the Metta Sutta. 

Content Warning: The interview includes brief references to addiction and other forms of suffering.
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/kevin-griffin-370-rerun]]>3322false370fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-call-people-in-instead-of-calling-them-out-loretta-ross--75226640 If you're tired of the venom, preening, and predatory listening so common on all sides of our various cultural divides, this episode is for you. 
My guest today is Loretta Ross, who believes that "calling out," which is quite common on social media these days, is adding way too much toxicity to the discourse and alienating people who might otherwise be allies. Instead, she believes in "calling in," which steadfastly insists on a large measure of grace, and rejects the impulse to dehumanize. 
On today's show, Loretta offers a compelling mode of engagement that is insistently open-minded and large-hearted, no matter where you stand on the political divide. 
Loretta describes herself as a radical Black feminist, activist, and public intellectual. She's a visiting Associate Professor at Smith College, and she also teaches an online course called, Calling in the Calling Out Culture. 
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/loretta-ross-316-rerun]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/iLtWwJU6MYc_9ln_dlH3GcLXQ4wJ6L4lBR1tQqqPulMMon, 12 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- If you're tired of the venom, preening, and predatory listening so common on all sides of our various cultural divides, this... If you're tired of the venom, preening, and predatory listening so common on all sides of our various cultural divides, this episode is for you. 
My guest today is Loretta Ross, who believes that "calling out," which is quite common on social media these days, is adding way too much toxicity to the discourse and alienating people who might otherwise be allies. Instead, she believes in "calling in," which steadfastly insists on a large measure of grace, and rejects the impulse to dehumanize. 
On today's show, Loretta offers a compelling mode of engagement that is insistently open-minded and large-hearted, no matter where you stand on the political divide. 
Loretta describes herself as a radical Black feminist, activist, and public intellectual. She's a visiting Associate Professor at Smith College, and she also teaches an online course called, Calling in the Calling Out Culture. 
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/loretta-ross-316-rerun]]>3430false316fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-stop-the-war-against-yourself-tara-brach--75226682 This is part two of a series this week on forgiveness. In our last episode, Jack Kornfield focused on forgiving other people and in today's episode, Tara Brach talks about forgiving yourself. 
Tara Brach is a meditation teacher, psychologist and author of several books including Radical Acceptance, Radical Compassion and Trusting the Gold. Her weekly podcast is downloaded 3 million times a month. Tara is also the founder of the Insight Meditation Community of Washington. 
In this episode we talk about:

• Why Tara says self-hatred "divides us from our ourselves"
• The benefits of learning the habit to stop kicking our own asses
• Simple meditations to help us with self-forgiveness
• Questions that can help us understand what really matters to us, and what we really want
• The power of seeing the profundity in mundane experiences 
• A refresher on a fan favorite meditation technique: RAIN
• How to start trusting reality more than we believe the beliefs about ourselves
• Forgiveness vs accountability

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/tara-brach-534]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/FHJ2Ox4wR1mMaEpnkI_2gplBd8oPDuwU7N5zsW2Ns28Wed, 07 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- It's possible to actually be addicted to self-criticism, especially as a way to keep yourself safe. But evidence shows that's... This is part two of a series this week on forgiveness. In our last episode, Jack Kornfield focused on forgiving other people and in today's episode, Tara Brach talks about forgiving yourself. 
Tara Brach is a meditation teacher, psychologist and author of several books including Radical Acceptance, Radical Compassion and Trusting the Gold. Her weekly podcast is downloaded 3 million times a month. Tara is also the founder of the Insight Meditation Community of Washington. 
In this episode we talk about:

• Why Tara says self-hatred "divides us from our ourselves"
• The benefits of learning the habit to stop kicking our own asses
• Simple meditations to help us with self-forgiveness
• Questions that can help us understand what really matters to us, and what we really want
• The power of seeing the profundity in mundane experiences 
• A refresher on a fan favorite meditation technique: RAIN
• How to start trusting reality more than we believe the beliefs about ourselves
• Forgiveness vs accountability

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/tara-brach-534]]>4405false534fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-self-interested-case-for-forgiveness-jack-kornfield--75226492 The allure of resentment, of holding a grudge or nursing your rage can be super powerful. 
In today's episode, Jack Kornfield, one of the great western meditation masters, talks about Buddhist strategies for not holding grudges and the self-interested case for forgiveness. This episode is the first of a two-part series this week on forgiveness. 
In this conversation we talk about: 

• What forgiveness is and isn't 
• Whether forgiveness is a single act or an ongoing process
• The cost of not forgiving
• A forgiveness practice you can try in your meditation
• Whether it's possible to respond to the misdeeds and transgressions of others with force and love at the same time
• Whether there are things that are unforgivable
• And Jack's contention that forgiveness involves a shift in identity

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/jack-kornfield-533]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/6Ftu5a6CYvXNS14NlXVWHbCKGXppIuIfrkeecM3hQXcMon, 05 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. The allure of resentment, of holding a grudge or nursing your rage can be super powerful.  In today's episode, Jack Kornfield,... The allure of resentment, of holding a grudge or nursing your rage can be super powerful. 
In today's episode, Jack Kornfield, one of the great western meditation masters, talks about Buddhist strategies for not holding grudges and the self-interested case for forgiveness. This episode is the first of a two-part series this week on forgiveness. 
In this conversation we talk about: 

• What forgiveness is and isn't 
• Whether forgiveness is a single act or an ongoing process
• The cost of not forgiving
• A forgiveness practice you can try in your meditation
• Whether it's possible to respond to the misdeeds and transgressions of others with force and love at the same time
• Whether there are things that are unforgivable
• And Jack's contention that forgiveness involves a shift in identity

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/jack-kornfield-533]]>3872false533fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/could-this-practice-improve-your-sleep-sharpen-your-mind-and-decrease-unhealthy-cravings-kelly-boys--75226689 Kelly Boys is a mindfulness trainer and coach. She has helped design and deliver mindfulness and resilience programs for the UN, Google, and San Quentin State Prison. She is also the author of The Blind Spot Effect: How to Stop Missing What's Right in Front of You 
Today we're going to talk specifically about a type of meditation that Kelly teaches called Yoga Nidra, which has been shown to help you sleep, improve your working memory, and decrease cravings. 
In this episode we talk about:

• The difference between Yoga Nidra and mindfulness meditation, and how Kelly seeks to combine them
• The value of being able to both observe and high-five your demons 
• Working with our "core beliefs" about ourselves and the world
• The calming power of drawing your attention to the back side of your body throughout the day
• Working with "opposites" as a way to get unstuck in difficult moments
• What Kelly means by the blind spot effect
• Setting intentions

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/kelly-boys-531]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/ny_vvzT52H1WhzxQH4Sp5wifLdu7vT5raTfCOSccs2cWed, 30 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Today we're taking a run at something that is simultaneously a contemplative cliché and also a deeply desired psychological... Kelly Boys is a mindfulness trainer and coach. She has helped design and deliver mindfulness and resilience programs for the UN, Google, and San Quentin State Prison. She is also the author of The Blind Spot Effect: How to Stop Missing What's Right in Front of You 
Today we're going to talk specifically about a type of meditation that Kelly teaches called Yoga Nidra, which has been shown to help you sleep, improve your working memory, and decrease cravings. 
In this episode we talk about:

• The difference between Yoga Nidra and mindfulness meditation, and how Kelly seeks to combine them
• The value of being able to both observe and high-five your demons 
• Working with our "core beliefs" about ourselves and the world
• The calming power of drawing your attention to the back side of your body throughout the day
• Working with "opposites" as a way to get unstuck in difficult moments
• What Kelly means by the blind spot effect
• Setting intentions

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/kelly-boys-531]]>3812false531fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-anxiety-questions-answered-judson-brewer--75226638 Dr. Jud Brewer is the Chief Medical Officer at Sharecare and the Director of Research and Innovation at Brown University's Mindfulness Center. He is also the New York Times best-selling author of Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind and an expert in the field of habit change and the science of self-mastery. 
In this episode we talk about:  

• The current levels of anxiety in our culture
• Why fear and planning can be helpful, but worrying is not
• The role of curiosity and kindness in short circuiting anxiety 
• How to differentiate between anxiety and excitement
• Whether we can try too hard to treat our anxiety
• And why as a society we are moving away from distress tolerance 

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/judson-brewer-530]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/ldqTVF0a5VXTh5VZYjqtxZLibnZ5O7wb8MqveknO18kMon, 28 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- The subject of anxiety never seems to lose its relevance. In this special episode we answer listener voicemails with one of the... Dr. Jud Brewer is the Chief Medical Officer at Sharecare and the Director of Research and Innovation at Brown University's Mindfulness Center. He is also the New York Times best-selling author of Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind and an expert in the field of habit change and the science of self-mastery. 
In this episode we talk about:  

• The current levels of anxiety in our culture
• Why fear and planning can be helpful, but worrying is not
• The role of curiosity and kindness in short circuiting anxiety 
• How to differentiate between anxiety and excitement
• Whether we can try too hard to treat our anxiety
• And why as a society we are moving away from distress tolerance 

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/judson-brewer-530]]>4028false530fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-surprising-power-of-healthy-embarrassment-koshin-paley-ellison--75226445 We've all got parts of our personality or our past that we're ashamed of. We might refer to these parts of ourselves as our demons, our baggage, or our secrets; no one is immune.
So, how do you want to deal with this situation? Stay coiled in shame and denial? That only makes the demons stronger. An alternative, per my guest Koshin Paley Ellison, is to approach your stuff with "healthy embarrassment." That allows you to work more skillfully with your baggage so that it doesn't own you. And once you're cooler with yourself, that can improve your relationships with other people, which is probably the most important variable for your happiness. And healthy embarrassment is just one of many extremely useful things we are going to talk about today.
Koshin Paley Ellison is an author, Zen teacher, Jungian psychotherapist, and Certified Chaplaincy Educator. He is the co-founder of the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care, an amazing place which, among other things, trains people to be volunteers in hospice centers. Koshin is the author of a new book called Untangled: Walking the Eightfold Path to Clarity, Courage, and Compassion, which centers on a classic Buddhist list called The Eightfold Path, the Buddha's recipe for enlightenment or, as Koshin puts it, "the most awesome combo platter."
In this episode we talk about:

• What is The Eightfold Path and how it fits into another Buddhist list, The Four Noble Truths
• How to use the list to do life better
• The danger of perfectionism in putting the list to use in your life
• How to bridge the gap between what we say we care about and what we're actually doing with our lives
• How sitting with your pain can lead to freedom
• The utility and pitfalls of gossip
• How we can look at the idea of "killing" in many different ways, including how one can "kill a moment" or "the energy in a room"
• How the concept of "right effort" can help us find the balance between not doing enough and overworking ourselves
• How being uncomfortable is a sign of real engagement with our practice
• And Koshin's addition of the concept of "mystery" as another aspect of the eightfold path

Full Shownotes: www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/koshin-paley-ellison-528]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/DUw1kGK71Jdez6x397-8krSKpRMajeFBb5J15Uy0K9YWed, 23 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- We've all got parts of our personality or our past that we're ashamed of. We might refer to these parts of ourselves as our... We've all got parts of our personality or our past that we're ashamed of. We might refer to these parts of ourselves as our demons, our baggage, or our secrets; no one is immune.
So, how do you want to deal with this situation? Stay coiled in shame and denial? That only makes the demons stronger. An alternative, per my guest Koshin Paley Ellison, is to approach your stuff with "healthy embarrassment." That allows you to work more skillfully with your baggage so that it doesn't own you. And once you're cooler with yourself, that can improve your relationships with other people, which is probably the most important variable for your happiness. And healthy embarrassment is just one of many extremely useful things we are going to talk about today.
Koshin Paley Ellison is an author, Zen teacher, Jungian psychotherapist, and Certified Chaplaincy Educator. He is the co-founder of the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care, an amazing place which, among other things, trains people to be volunteers in hospice centers. Koshin is the author of a new book called Untangled: Walking the Eightfold Path to Clarity, Courage, and Compassion, which centers on a classic Buddhist list called The Eightfold Path, the Buddha's recipe for enlightenment or, as Koshin puts it, "the most awesome combo platter."
In this episode we talk about:

• What is The Eightfold Path and how it fits into another Buddhist list, The Four Noble Truths
• How to use the list to do life better
• The danger of perfectionism in putting the list to use in your life
• How to bridge the gap between what we say we care about and what we're actually doing with our lives
• How sitting with your pain can lead to freedom
• The utility and pitfalls of gossip
• How we can look at the idea of "killing" in many different ways, including how one can "kill a moment" or "the energy in a room"
• How the concept of "right effort" can help us find the balance between not doing enough and overworking ourselves
• How being uncomfortable is a sign of real engagement with our practice
• And Koshin's addition of the concept of "mystery" as another aspect of the eightfold path

Full Shownotes: www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/koshin-paley-ellison-528]]>3107false528fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-handle-dread-saleem-reshamwala--75226596 Today we explore the entire dread spectrum with Saleem Reshamwala, who took a deep dive on this very common, very uncomfortable emotion. What is dread, exactly? What evolutionary purpose does it serve? Most importantly, how do we deal with it? What are the antidotes?
Reshamwala has worked for The New York Times, PBS, and also TED, where he hosts a podcast called Far Flung. He is also the host of More Than A Feeling, another podcast here at Ten Percent Happier. Saleem and his team recently launched something called The Dread Project - we shared their first episode kicking off the series last week. It's a five-day series that investigates dread. Each day of the challenge, listeners tackle dread in a different way. You can sign up for The Dread Project at dreadproject.com.
In this episode we talk about:

• Dread-management techniques, including: journaling, drawing, and welcoming your dread to the party inside your head
• How to face dread when it comes to climate change 
• And the biggest dread of all— death

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/saleem-reshamwala-527]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/8dcRHwG2o7hKXTlcd7gPpy1rpdJ9XMYkbmlj34eZHZAMon, 21 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Today we explore the entire dread spectrum with Saleem Reshamwala, who took a deep dive on this very common, very... Today we explore the entire dread spectrum with Saleem Reshamwala, who took a deep dive on this very common, very uncomfortable emotion. What is dread, exactly? What evolutionary purpose does it serve? Most importantly, how do we deal with it? What are the antidotes?
Reshamwala has worked for The New York Times, PBS, and also TED, where he hosts a podcast called Far Flung. He is also the host of More Than A Feeling, another podcast here at Ten Percent Happier. Saleem and his team recently launched something called The Dread Project - we shared their first episode kicking off the series last week. It's a five-day series that investigates dread. Each day of the challenge, listeners tackle dread in a different way. You can sign up for The Dread Project at dreadproject.com.
In this episode we talk about:

• Dread-management techniques, including: journaling, drawing, and welcoming your dread to the party inside your head
• How to face dread when it comes to climate change 
• And the biggest dread of all— death

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/saleem-reshamwala-527]]>3423false527fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-masterclass-in-handling-yourself-when-things-suck-tsoknyi-rinpoche-and-daniel-goleman--75226545 Today's guests are powerhouse duo Tsoknyi Rinpoche and Daniel Goleman. Tsoknyi Rinpoche is one of the greatest living Tibetan masters who has a whole toolbox of techniques for dealing with difficult moments, habitual patterns, and common meditation obstacles. He'll be in conversation with Daniel Goleman, a trained scientist and science writer best known for his landmark book, Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ. Together, they have just written a book called Why We Meditate: The Science and Practice of Clarity and Compassion. 
This is the fourth and final installment of our series called, The Art and Science of Keeping Your Sh*t Together. In each episode we bring together a meditative adept or Buddhist scholar and a respected scientist. The idea is to give you the best of both worlds to arm you with both modern and ancient tools for regulating your emotions.
In this episode we talk about:

• The single word that Rinpoche believes captures the most challenging aspect of modern life
• Two of the biggest obstacles for meditators
• What Rinpoche calls the "drop it" practice
• Rinpoche's term, "beautiful monsters"
• The four steps of the "handshake" practice, which is meant for meeting difficult emotions and being OK with them
• Why reasoning with your feelings doesn't work
• How to experience a fundamental OK-ness independent of external conditions
• A personal story from Rinpoche about being with one of his own difficult habits
• What Rinpoche calls the "three speed limits"
• And, "belly breathing"

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/tsoknyi-rinpoche-daniel-goleman-523]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/jRXQT19ZdufR-Wr0ml3k4_G5LMRaLWVAFl9JTQLRFh8Wed, 16 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000bgtThis episode is for anyone who has ever had a tough or tricky moment. In other words, everyone who is currently drawing breath on planet earth right now. Today's guests are powerhouse duo Tsoknyi Rinpoche and Daniel Goleman. Tsoknyi Rinpoche is one... Today's guests are powerhouse duo Tsoknyi Rinpoche and Daniel Goleman. Tsoknyi Rinpoche is one of the greatest living Tibetan masters who has a whole toolbox of techniques for dealing with difficult moments, habitual patterns, and common meditation obstacles. He'll be in conversation with Daniel Goleman, a trained scientist and science writer best known for his landmark book, Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ. Together, they have just written a book called Why We Meditate: The Science and Practice of Clarity and Compassion. 
This is the fourth and final installment of our series called, The Art and Science of Keeping Your Sh*t Together. In each episode we bring together a meditative adept or Buddhist scholar and a respected scientist. The idea is to give you the best of both worlds to arm you with both modern and ancient tools for regulating your emotions.
In this episode we talk about:

• The single word that Rinpoche believes captures the most challenging aspect of modern life
• Two of the biggest obstacles for meditators
• What Rinpoche calls the "drop it" practice
• Rinpoche's term, "beautiful monsters"
• The four steps of the "handshake" practice, which is meant for meeting difficult emotions and being OK with them
• Why reasoning with your feelings doesn't work
• How to experience a fundamental OK-ness independent of external conditions
• A personal story from Rinpoche about being with one of his own difficult habits
• What Rinpoche calls the "three speed limits"
• And, "belly breathing"

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/tsoknyi-rinpoche-daniel-goleman-523]]>3401false523fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-science-and-buddhism-say-about-how-to-regulate-your-own-nervous-system-deb-dana-kaira-jewel-lingo--75226608 Deb Dana is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who is a clinician, consultant and author specializing in complex trauma.  Her work is focused on using the lens of Polyvagal Theory to understand and resolve the impact of trauma, and creating ways of working that honor the role of the autonomic nervous system. She has written several books, including Anchored: How to Befriend Your Nervous System Using Polyvagal Theory.    Kaira Jewel Lingo is a Dharma teacher with a lifelong interest in spirituality and social justice. After living as an ordained nun for 15 years in Thich Nhat Hanh's monastic community, Kaira Jewel now teaches internationally in the Zen lineage and the Vipassana tradition, as well as in secular mindfulness, with a focus on activists, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, artists, educators, families, and youth. She is author of We Were Made for These Times: Ten Lessons for Moving Through Change, Loss, and Disruption.    This is the third installment of our series called, The Art and Science of Keeping Your Sh*t Together. In each episode we bring together a meditative adept or Buddhist scholar and a respected scientist. The idea is to give you the best of both worlds to arm you with both modern and ancient tools for regulating your emotions.
In this episode we talk about:

• The basics of Polyvagal Theory
• A fascinating and easily graspable concept from Buddhist psychology called, "store consciousness"
• The interconnectedness of our nervous systems and the responsibility that creates for all of us
• How to handle being annoyed
• What happens when we beat ourselves up with "shoulds," and how to stop doing that
• The value of simply knowing, in the moments when you're stuck, that those moments are impermanent
• How to allow your suffering to inform your life
• The value of "micro-moments"
• Two ways of caring for painful states without suppressing them
• And the power of action and service in overcoming anxiety

Full Shownotes: www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/deb-dana-kaira-jewel-lingo-522]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/91Ljru1tS9p5XUWb9e7FUWzKMWgJHsXBLJDmiCOGWV0Mon, 14 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000bgtIs it possible to learn to spot which state your nervous system is in and move from suboptimal states to much better ones? The subject of how to work with your own nervous system is called Polyvagal Theory and today's guests Deb Dana & Kaira Jewel... Deb Dana is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who is a clinician, consultant and author specializing in complex trauma.  Her work is focused on using the lens of Polyvagal Theory to understand and resolve the impact of trauma, and creating ways of working that honor the role of the autonomic nervous system. She has written several books, including Anchored: How to Befriend Your Nervous System Using Polyvagal Theory.    Kaira Jewel Lingo is a Dharma teacher with a lifelong interest in spirituality and social justice. After living as an ordained nun for 15 years in Thich Nhat Hanh's monastic community, Kaira Jewel now teaches internationally in the Zen lineage and the Vipassana tradition, as well as in secular mindfulness, with a focus on activists, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, artists, educators, families, and youth. She is author of We Were Made for These Times: Ten Lessons for Moving Through Change, Loss, and Disruption.    This is the third installment of our series called, The Art and Science of Keeping Your Sh*t Together. In each episode we bring together a meditative adept or Buddhist scholar and a respected scientist. The idea is to give you the best of both worlds to arm you with both modern and ancient tools for regulating your emotions.
In this episode we talk about:

• The basics of Polyvagal Theory
• A fascinating and easily graspable concept from Buddhist psychology called, "store consciousness"
• The interconnectedness of our nervous systems and the responsibility that creates for all of us
• How to handle being annoyed
• What happens when we beat ourselves up with "shoulds," and how to stop doing that
• The value of simply knowing, in the moments when you're stuck, that those moments are impermanent
• How to allow your suffering to inform your life
• The value of "micro-moments"
• Two ways of caring for painful states without suppressing them
• And the power of action and service in overcoming anxiety

Full Shownotes: www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/deb-dana-kaira-jewel-lingo-522]]>4271false522fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-you-really-trust-your-feelings-lisa-feldman-barrett-john-dunne--75226619 Lisa Feldman Barrett is a University Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Northeastern University with appointments at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Dr. Barrett is among the top 1% most-cited scientists, having published over 270 peer-reviewed scientific papers.  She has written several books, including How Emotions Are Made: The Secret Life of the Brain, and Seven And A Half Lessons About The Brain. Her TED talk has been viewed more than 6.5 million times.
John Dunne holds the Distinguished Chair in Contemplative Humanities at the Center for Healthy Minds of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His work focuses on Buddhist philosophy and contemplative practice, especially in dialog with Cognitive Science and Psychology. He earned his PhD from Harvard. 
This is part two in a series we're calling The Art and Science of Keeping Your Sh*t Together. In each episode we bring together a meditative adept or Buddhist scholar and a respected scientist. The idea is to give you the best of both worlds to arm you with both modern and ancient tools for regulating your emotions. 
In this episode we talk about:

• Lisa's scientific definition of emotions
• John's Buddhist contention that emotions, as a category, do not exist in Buddhism 
• The difference between suffering and discomfort
• What we can do to master our emotions including understanding what Lisa terms as our "body budget" 
• Becoming more emotionally intelligent
• Mastering our feelings in the moment
• Whether or not pain is an emotion and how it works
• How and why to be present in the here and now
• The upside of unpleasant feelings

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/lisa-feldman-barrett-john-dunne-520]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/DpKAuxxZiV3Afsn4GAezP5B7VFG6A5oXOfGDJTNV9boWed, 09 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000bgtA common idea in the west is that our feelings or emotions should be viewed with suspicion, superseded or overridden by rational thought, and that your mind is a battleground between emotions and rationality. But on the show today, guests Lisa Feldman... Lisa Feldman Barrett is a University Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Northeastern University with appointments at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Dr. Barrett is among the top 1% most-cited scientists, having published over 270 peer-reviewed scientific papers.  She has written several books, including How Emotions Are Made: The Secret Life of the Brain, and Seven And A Half Lessons About The Brain. Her TED talk has been viewed more than 6.5 million times.
John Dunne holds the Distinguished Chair in Contemplative Humanities at the Center for Healthy Minds of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His work focuses on Buddhist philosophy and contemplative practice, especially in dialog with Cognitive Science and Psychology. He earned his PhD from Harvard. 
This is part two in a series we're calling The Art and Science of Keeping Your Sh*t Together. In each episode we bring together a meditative adept or Buddhist scholar and a respected scientist. The idea is to give you the best of both worlds to arm you with both modern and ancient tools for regulating your emotions. 
In this episode we talk about:

• Lisa's scientific definition of emotions
• John's Buddhist contention that emotions, as a category, do not exist in Buddhism 
• The difference between suffering and discomfort
• What we can do to master our emotions including understanding what Lisa terms as our "body budget" 
• Becoming more emotionally intelligent
• Mastering our feelings in the moment
• Whether or not pain is an emotion and how it works
• How and why to be present in the here and now
• The upside of unpleasant feelings

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/lisa-feldman-barrett-john-dunne-520]]>2774false520fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-art-and-science-of-keeping-your-sh-t-together-shinzen-young-and-james-gross--75226637Stanford Psychophysiology Laboratory. Young is an American mindfulness teacher and neuroscience research consultant. He teaches something called Unified Mindfulness, which you will hear him describe in this conversation. This is part one in a series we're calling The Art and Science of Keeping Your Sh*t Together. In each episode we bring together a meditative adept or Buddhist scholar and a respected scientist. The idea is to give you the best of both worlds to arm you with both modern and ancient tools for regulating your emotions. 
In this episode we talk about:

• James's "modal model" for understanding what emotions are and how they work
• James's five different types of strategies you can use for regulating your emotions
• Shinzen's contention that emotions have two sides to them
• How we can experience emotions with more fulfillment and less suffering via a mindfulness training he calls "focus factors"
• James's "process model of emotion regulation" 
• What James believes are the elements that unite science and Buddhism
• Shinzen's contention that anyone can experience massive benefits of mindfulness training if their meditation practice has four key components

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/shinzen-young-james-gross-519
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/-qsGbxsRvRcqwU5Xg0xUlsq93vwKkcYTlQ7FhmWiSFoMon, 07 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000bgtIn western culture, there's been a long held view that our ability to reason should be placed above our emotions. But the hard truth is that our emotions are there and they're non-negotiable— and If you don't know how to work with them, they can own...Stanford Psychophysiology Laboratory. Young is an American mindfulness teacher and neuroscience research consultant. He teaches something called Unified Mindfulness, which you will hear him describe in this conversation. This is part one in a series we're calling The Art and Science of Keeping Your Sh*t Together. In each episode we bring together a meditative adept or Buddhist scholar and a respected scientist. The idea is to give you the best of both worlds to arm you with both modern and ancient tools for regulating your emotions. 
In this episode we talk about:

• James's "modal model" for understanding what emotions are and how they work
• James's five different types of strategies you can use for regulating your emotions
• Shinzen's contention that emotions have two sides to them
• How we can experience emotions with more fulfillment and less suffering via a mindfulness training he calls "focus factors"
• James's "process model of emotion regulation" 
• What James believes are the elements that unite science and Buddhism
• Shinzen's contention that anyone can experience massive benefits of mindfulness training if their meditation practice has four key components

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/shinzen-young-james-gross-519
]]>3721false519fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-thanksgiving-how-to-make-gratitude-more-than-a-platitude-dara-williams--75226591 DaRa Williams is a longtime practitioner and teacher of meditation. She is one of the guiding teachers at Insight Meditation Society, a graduate of the Spirit Rock Insight Meditation Society Teacher Training Program, and also has a clinical mental health private practice in Manhattan. DaRa also says, only semi-facetiously, that she believes gratitude can be considered the fifth Brahma Vihara. 
In this conversation we talk about:

• How to start knitting gratitude into your everyday life
• Whether gratitude is possible when everything sucks
• How to avoid spiritual bypass
• The opportunity that suffering brings for happiness
• How to take our suffering less personally
• The power of reminding yourself that you are nature
• And our unconscious fascination with creating difficulty

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/dara-williams-295-rerun]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/f5a8DzhZhz74wwss8LTiM-E21HGkD8HKkqAGaCOD9VEWed, 02 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Can gratitude be more than just a platitude? Our guest today argues: yes.  DaRa Williams is a longtime practitioner and teacher of... DaRa Williams is a longtime practitioner and teacher of meditation. She is one of the guiding teachers at Insight Meditation Society, a graduate of the Spirit Rock Insight Meditation Society Teacher Training Program, and also has a clinical mental health private practice in Manhattan. DaRa also says, only semi-facetiously, that she believes gratitude can be considered the fifth Brahma Vihara. 
In this conversation we talk about:

• How to start knitting gratitude into your everyday life
• Whether gratitude is possible when everything sucks
• How to avoid spiritual bypass
• The opportunity that suffering brings for happiness
• How to take our suffering less personally
• The power of reminding yourself that you are nature
• And our unconscious fascination with creating difficulty

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/dara-williams-295-rerun]]>3564false295fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-motivation-ayelet-fishbach--75226622 There are all sorts of ways to struggle with getting things done. Maybe you're a procrastinator, maybe you're somebody whose energy flags in the middle of a project, maybe you're too stubborn and don't know when to quit, or maybe you're somebody who sets too many goals and gets burned out. Whatever your situation, we all struggle with motivation. The good news is that there's a whole crew of scientists who study best practices for getting things done, including today's guest, Ayelet Fishbach, PhD.
Fishbach is one of the most eminent players in the field. She is the Jeffrey Breakenridge Keller Professor of Behavioral Science and Marketing at the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business. She is also the author of Get It Done: Surprising Lessons from the Science of Motivation. 
In this episode we talk about:

• The crucial first step of setting goals
• How to pick the right goals for you
• Whether it's more effective to have a goal that is positive – where you're aiming to achieve something specific – or negative – where you're aiming to stop doing something
• Whether to-do lists work
• Whether incentives work
• Best practices for monitoring your progress
• The importance of celebrating milestones 
• The importance of negative feedback
• Why the 10,000 steps per day goal makes motivational sense even though it's been proven to be scientifically arbitrary 
• And how to know when to let go of a goal

Full Shownotes: www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/ayelet-fishbach-525]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/P7UIUpxWACtzq9CzVGYTFS9clKyQRg7yXQdUeNXyDO8Mon, 31 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- There are all sorts of ways to struggle with getting things done. Maybe you're a procrastinator, maybe you're somebody whose... There are all sorts of ways to struggle with getting things done. Maybe you're a procrastinator, maybe you're somebody whose energy flags in the middle of a project, maybe you're too stubborn and don't know when to quit, or maybe you're somebody who sets too many goals and gets burned out. Whatever your situation, we all struggle with motivation. The good news is that there's a whole crew of scientists who study best practices for getting things done, including today's guest, Ayelet Fishbach, PhD.
Fishbach is one of the most eminent players in the field. She is the Jeffrey Breakenridge Keller Professor of Behavioral Science and Marketing at the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business. She is also the author of Get It Done: Surprising Lessons from the Science of Motivation. 
In this episode we talk about:

• The crucial first step of setting goals
• How to pick the right goals for you
• Whether it's more effective to have a goal that is positive – where you're aiming to achieve something specific – or negative – where you're aiming to stop doing something
• Whether to-do lists work
• Whether incentives work
• Best practices for monitoring your progress
• The importance of celebrating milestones 
• The importance of negative feedback
• Why the 10,000 steps per day goal makes motivational sense even though it's been proven to be scientifically arbitrary 
• And how to know when to let go of a goal

Full Shownotes: www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/ayelet-fishbach-525]]>3471false525fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/love-in-war-esther-perel--75226698Mating In Captivity. She's also the host of the podcasts Where Should We Begin? and How's Work?. 
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/bjNTMrF-bO4-tmV0SKx1JDrdN4xPVyNgzGVldjZjGbgFri, 28 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- We're sharing a very special episode from a frequent guest of the show, Esther Perel. In this episode, "Love in War with Esther...Mating In Captivity. She's also the host of the podcasts Where Should We Begin? and How's Work?. 
]]>3358false517fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/robin-roberts-on-the-skill-of-optimism--75226633 It is so easy to be pessimistic and, in fact, we are evolutionarily wired towards it with a built in negativity bias. This bias can be super useful, because it keeps us on guard for threats. But like all biases, it can warp the way we see the world. This is why optimism can be incredibly helpful. We're not talking about blind optimism here but more about grounded, realistic and reasonable optimism. 
Our guest today, Robin Roberts, has come by this skill the hard way. Not only is she one of the boldest of the boldface names in the news business, where she is forced to confront crime, war, and natural disasters on the regular, but she's also come through two very serious bouts of cancer.
Roberts is the longtime co-anchor of Good Morning America. She has a new book called, Brighter by the Day: Waking Up to New Hopes and Dreams in which she talks about how she has honed her optimism chops, and how you can, too. 
In this episode we talk about:

• How to strengthen your optimism muscle
• Making "one day, day one"
• Operationalizing your goals
• Robin's meditation practice
• Napping during meditation
• How she gets enough sleep given her crazy schedule
• Envisioning the victory 
• Flipping the script so that instead of thinking "what could go wrong?" we think, "what could go right?" 

Full Shownotes: www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/robin-roberts-516
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/bEd6_5yaeN_zny7LVKCSscwzd-ZVf79uh4RNtpeq-7wWed, 26 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- It is so easy to be pessimistic and, in fact, we are evolutionarily wired towards it with a built in negativity bias. This... It is so easy to be pessimistic and, in fact, we are evolutionarily wired towards it with a built in negativity bias. This bias can be super useful, because it keeps us on guard for threats. But like all biases, it can warp the way we see the world. This is why optimism can be incredibly helpful. We're not talking about blind optimism here but more about grounded, realistic and reasonable optimism. 
Our guest today, Robin Roberts, has come by this skill the hard way. Not only is she one of the boldest of the boldface names in the news business, where she is forced to confront crime, war, and natural disasters on the regular, but she's also come through two very serious bouts of cancer.
Roberts is the longtime co-anchor of Good Morning America. She has a new book called, Brighter by the Day: Waking Up to New Hopes and Dreams in which she talks about how she has honed her optimism chops, and how you can, too. 
In this episode we talk about:

• How to strengthen your optimism muscle
• Making "one day, day one"
• Operationalizing your goals
• Robin's meditation practice
• Napping during meditation
• How she gets enough sleep given her crazy schedule
• Envisioning the victory 
• Flipping the script so that instead of thinking "what could go wrong?" we think, "what could go right?" 

Full Shownotes: www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/robin-roberts-516
]]>3254false516fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-making-and-keeping-friends-robin-dunbar--75226626 Our guest today is Robin Dunbar, an Emeritus Professor of Evolutionary Psychology at Oxford University and the author of numerous books on the development of homo sapiens. Dunbar is perhaps best known for formulating "Dunbar's number," which is a measurement of the number of relationships our brain is capable of maintaining at any one time. He is a world-renowned expert on human relationships, and has a ton of fascinating research findings and practical tips for upping your friendship game.
In this conversation, we dive into the science behind human relationships, the upsides and downsides of maintaining friendships on social media, the viability of friendships across gender lines, and what science says you can do to compensate if you feel you are currently lacking in close friendships. 

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/robin-dunbar-372-rerun]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/UJKXIErRoGAdjafM54EUo6JQ7M1QPgThobyhgMXMhfEMon, 24 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Friendship might not necessarily be something you've considered to be an urgent psychological and physiological issue. One thing... Our guest today is Robin Dunbar, an Emeritus Professor of Evolutionary Psychology at Oxford University and the author of numerous books on the development of homo sapiens. Dunbar is perhaps best known for formulating "Dunbar's number," which is a measurement of the number of relationships our brain is capable of maintaining at any one time. He is a world-renowned expert on human relationships, and has a ton of fascinating research findings and practical tips for upping your friendship game.
In this conversation, we dive into the science behind human relationships, the upsides and downsides of maintaining friendships on social media, the viability of friendships across gender lines, and what science says you can do to compensate if you feel you are currently lacking in close friendships. 

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/robin-dunbar-372-rerun]]>3301false372fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/six-buddhist-strategies-for-getting-along-better-with-everyone-sister-true-dedication--75226621 Sister True Dedication is a Zen Buddhist nun and teacher ordained by the great meditation teacher and author, Thich Nhat Hanh. She edited several of Thich Nhat Hanh's books, including The Art of Living and Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet. She was born in the United Kingdom, studied history and political thought at Cambridge University, and worked for BBC News before ordaining as a nun at the age of 27.
In this episode we talk about: 

• The six phrases – or mantras – that Thich Nhat Hanh recommended people use in their relationships
• Keeping misunderstandings "dust free"
• Taking action to make sure anger doesn't fester
• The importance of recognizing that our understanding of the world is always partial
• Bringing mantras to work
• How Sister True Dedication went from journalism to the monastery

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/sister-true-dedication-514]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/YZ2vlPfkPsnV70U_wAcjAEfUD9_90pstlRRzvG3DrDsWed, 19 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Relationships can be tricky. Especially if you find yourself upset with someone, and instead of talking it through, you let it... Sister True Dedication is a Zen Buddhist nun and teacher ordained by the great meditation teacher and author, Thich Nhat Hanh. She edited several of Thich Nhat Hanh's books, including The Art of Living and Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet. She was born in the United Kingdom, studied history and political thought at Cambridge University, and worked for BBC News before ordaining as a nun at the age of 27.
In this episode we talk about: 

• The six phrases – or mantras – that Thich Nhat Hanh recommended people use in their relationships
• Keeping misunderstandings "dust free"
• Taking action to make sure anger doesn't fester
• The importance of recognizing that our understanding of the world is always partial
• Bringing mantras to work
• How Sister True Dedication went from journalism to the monastery

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/sister-true-dedication-514]]>3986false514fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/if-you-ve-ever-doubted-whether-meditation-works-listen-to-this-story-ali-smith-atman-smith-and-andres-gonzalez--75226509 Ali Smith, Atman Smith, and Andres Gonzalez founded the Holistic Life Foundation and are the authors of Let Your Light Shine, which recounts the story of their work helping traumatized children in one of America's most underserved cities, and how mindfulness tools can help children and communities not only survive, but thrive. 
In this episode we talk about: 

• The story behind their meditation-instead-of-detention initiative
• Their experience asking principals to give them the most challenging students
• What it's like working in one of the most violent cities in the world
• The results from teaching students yoga and meditation
• How we can apply the lessons they've learned to meditation and life

Content Warning: Explicit language. For a clean version of this episode, please listen on the Ten Percent Happier app or at tenpercent.com
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/ali-smith-atman-smith-andres-gonzalez-513]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/OnTP4tcDjRq6RcbH_iI391t134PhiufyYO8ydzPjp50Mon, 17 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- You may remember hearing a massively viral story from a few years ago about a school in Baltimore that gave students meditation,... Ali Smith, Atman Smith, and Andres Gonzalez founded the Holistic Life Foundation and are the authors of Let Your Light Shine, which recounts the story of their work helping traumatized children in one of America's most underserved cities, and how mindfulness tools can help children and communities not only survive, but thrive. 
In this episode we talk about: 

• The story behind their meditation-instead-of-detention initiative
• Their experience asking principals to give them the most challenging students
• What it's like working in one of the most violent cities in the world
• The results from teaching students yoga and meditation
• How we can apply the lessons they've learned to meditation and life

Content Warning: Explicit language. For a clean version of this episode, please listen on the Ten Percent Happier app or at tenpercent.com
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/ali-smith-atman-smith-andres-gonzalez-513]]>4014true513fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/george-saunders-on-holy-befuddlement-and-how-to-be-less-of-a-turd--75226655 According to guest George Saunders, the antidote is something he calls "holy befuddlement." 
George Saunders is the author of eleven books, including Lincoln in the Bardo, which won the 2017 Man Booker Prize for best work of fiction in English. His most recent book, Liberation Day, is a collection of short stories that explore the ideas of power, ethics, and justice, cutting to the heart of what it means to live in community with our fellow humans. 
In this episode we talk about:

• How George Saunders creates "holy befuddlement" in himself and in his readers
• How shaving down dogmatism can help us be, in his words, less of a "turd"
• How to deal with heightened expectations we might have of ourselves
• Healthy ways to enjoy praise
• What it looks like to cultivate a relationship with our self, to the extent that the self exists
• The importance of moral ambiguity in his work
• The impact of meditating – or not meditating – on our creative work 
• And forgiveness and coming up short

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/george-saunders-511
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/qry_ylXWRrTHsryeUBChN2ueSi5oDbBHdB7caBBaqpoWed, 12 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- One of the great perils and problems of our age is that we sometimes become too entrenched in our views and attached to being... According to guest George Saunders, the antidote is something he calls "holy befuddlement." 
George Saunders is the author of eleven books, including Lincoln in the Bardo, which won the 2017 Man Booker Prize for best work of fiction in English. His most recent book, Liberation Day, is a collection of short stories that explore the ideas of power, ethics, and justice, cutting to the heart of what it means to live in community with our fellow humans. 
In this episode we talk about:

• How George Saunders creates "holy befuddlement" in himself and in his readers
• How shaving down dogmatism can help us be, in his words, less of a "turd"
• How to deal with heightened expectations we might have of ourselves
• Healthy ways to enjoy praise
• What it looks like to cultivate a relationship with our self, to the extent that the self exists
• The importance of moral ambiguity in his work
• The impact of meditating – or not meditating – on our creative work 
• And forgiveness and coming up short

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/george-saunders-511
]]>3785false511fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/me-a-love-story-how-being-ok-with-yourself-makes-you-better-at-everything-sharon-salzberg--75226598 On today's show, the great meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg will walk us through the idea that love— both self-love and other love— is a skill that can be cultivated with massively positive impacts. 
Salzberg is a meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, and New York Times bestselling author. She is one of the first to bring mindfulness and lovingkindness meditation to mainstream American culture over 45 years ago, inspiring generations of meditation teachers and wellness influencers. Sharon is co-founder of The Insight Meditation Society in Barre, MA, and the author of twelve books, including the New York Times bestseller, Real Happiness, now in its second edition, and her seminal work, Lovingkindness. Her forthcoming release, Real Life: The Journey from Isolation to Openness and Freedom, is set for release in April of 2023 from Flatiron Books. Her podcast, The Metta Hour, has amassed five million downloads and features interviews with thought leaders from the mindfulness movement and beyond. 
This episode comes out in conjunction with Dan Harris' recent TED Talk on self-love. You can watch the full talk here.

In this episode we talk about:

• The definition of self-hatred and its predominance in the West
• The real practical benefits of self-compassion
• Whether there is a difference between self-compassion and self-love
• Why many people resist the idea of self-love
• The distinction between empathy and compassion and how they work together in Buddhism
• How to have lovingkindness for somebody who doesn't feel we have the right to exist
• Reclaiming words like love and happiness
• And how generosity makes us more whole

Full Shownotes: www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/sharon-salzberg-510]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/wiwVwo71nWihb9y-NE0hJ10Ja172X-7dGhyLzyPWqvAMon, 10 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- It might be hard to find a more annoying cliché than self-love; it can seem empty and inactionable. And even if you could make... On today's show, the great meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg will walk us through the idea that love— both self-love and other love— is a skill that can be cultivated with massively positive impacts. 
Salzberg is a meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, and New York Times bestselling author. She is one of the first to bring mindfulness and lovingkindness meditation to mainstream American culture over 45 years ago, inspiring generations of meditation teachers and wellness influencers. Sharon is co-founder of The Insight Meditation Society in Barre, MA, and the author of twelve books, including the New York Times bestseller, Real Happiness, now in its second edition, and her seminal work, Lovingkindness. Her forthcoming release, Real Life: The Journey from Isolation to Openness and Freedom, is set for release in April of 2023 from Flatiron Books. Her podcast, The Metta Hour, has amassed five million downloads and features interviews with thought leaders from the mindfulness movement and beyond. 
This episode comes out in conjunction with Dan Harris' recent TED Talk on self-love. You can watch the full talk here.

In this episode we talk about:

• The definition of self-hatred and its predominance in the West
• The real practical benefits of self-compassion
• Whether there is a difference between self-compassion and self-love
• Why many people resist the idea of self-love
• The distinction between empathy and compassion and how they work together in Buddhism
• How to have lovingkindness for somebody who doesn't feel we have the right to exist
• Reclaiming words like love and happiness
• And how generosity makes us more whole

Full Shownotes: www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/sharon-salzberg-510]]>3602false510fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/seven-buddhist-ingredients-for-a-happy-mind-pascal-auclair--75226645 Are you interested in suffering less? Today's guest, Dharma teacher Pascal Auclair, is going to talk about seven very specific and practical ways to train your mind for reduced suffering by exploring a Buddhist list called the seven factors of awakening, which is a part of the fourth foundation of mindfulness. We've talked about a bunch of Buddhist lists on the show before, but this is one of the happiest of all the lists to explore. 
Pascal Auclair has been immersed in Buddhist practice and study since 1997, sitting retreats in Asia and America. He has been mentored by Joseph Goldstein and Jack Kornfield, who have both been previous guests on this show. Pascal is now a core teacher at the Insight Meditation Society (IMS) in Massachusetts. He is also a co-founder of True North Insight and one of its guiding teachers. 
This episode is the fifth and final installment of a series we've launched on the four foundations of mindfulness.
In this episode we talk about:

• The movement from difficult states of mind to more beneficial and helpful states of mind
• How the 7 factors can help you create your "best mind"
• The difference between the "energizing" and "calming" factors 
• How to practically apply these factors to your daily life
• And specifically how the seven factors can improve your relationships

Full Shownotes: www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/pascal-auclair-508
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/x-tqrXk-Zi-Kd_KeYXvwg41bU6Cza_2pKKiIimholrYWed, 05 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Are you interested in suffering less? Today's guest, Dharma teacher Pascal Auclair, is going to talk about seven very specific... Are you interested in suffering less? Today's guest, Dharma teacher Pascal Auclair, is going to talk about seven very specific and practical ways to train your mind for reduced suffering by exploring a Buddhist list called the seven factors of awakening, which is a part of the fourth foundation of mindfulness. We've talked about a bunch of Buddhist lists on the show before, but this is one of the happiest of all the lists to explore. 
Pascal Auclair has been immersed in Buddhist practice and study since 1997, sitting retreats in Asia and America. He has been mentored by Joseph Goldstein and Jack Kornfield, who have both been previous guests on this show. Pascal is now a core teacher at the Insight Meditation Society (IMS) in Massachusetts. He is also a co-founder of True North Insight and one of its guiding teachers. 
This episode is the fifth and final installment of a series we've launched on the four foundations of mindfulness.
In this episode we talk about:

• The movement from difficult states of mind to more beneficial and helpful states of mind
• How the 7 factors can help you create your "best mind"
• The difference between the "energizing" and "calming" factors 
• How to practically apply these factors to your daily life
• And specifically how the seven factors can improve your relationships

Full Shownotes: www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/pascal-auclair-508
]]>4238false508fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-episode-for-overthinkers-tuere-sala--75226582 Thoughts are not your enemy in meditation. If you're getting distracted while you meditate, that's not necessarily a problem. Thoughts are natural. They're always going to come. The point is not to clear the mind and to magically eradicate all thinking, the point is to have a different relationship to your thoughts. 
When we're not mindful of our thoughts, they march into the room, tell us what to do, and we act them out, reflexively, habitually and automatically— like puppets on a string. Our guest today, Dharma teacher Tuere Sala, is going to talk about how to cut the strings of what can often be a malevolent puppeteer.
Sala is a Guiding Teacher at Seattle Insight Meditation Society and Spirit Rock Retreat Center. She's a former prosecutor who has practiced Vipassana meditation for over 30 years and is especially focused on bringing the dharma to nontraditional places. She is a strong advocate for practitioners living with high stress, past trauma and difficulties sitting still. 
In this episode we talk about: 

• Why we get caught in our thinking
• Understanding that our thoughts are not who we are
• How to direct our attention away from negative thoughts
• How the idea of permanency causes suffering
• Using thinking itself as the object of our meditation
• Noticing mind states
• Relative reality vs. ultimate reality
• The eight states of mind and their felt sense in the body
• And Sala's definition of true liberation

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/tuere-sala-510]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/GOtUIXlyGFIS2FZDkX_PcWbJbOAsqbj1C93b1_pMwXMMon, 03 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Thoughts are not your enemy in meditation. If you're getting distracted while you meditate, that's not necessarily a problem.... Thoughts are not your enemy in meditation. If you're getting distracted while you meditate, that's not necessarily a problem. Thoughts are natural. They're always going to come. The point is not to clear the mind and to magically eradicate all thinking, the point is to have a different relationship to your thoughts. 
When we're not mindful of our thoughts, they march into the room, tell us what to do, and we act them out, reflexively, habitually and automatically— like puppets on a string. Our guest today, Dharma teacher Tuere Sala, is going to talk about how to cut the strings of what can often be a malevolent puppeteer.
Sala is a Guiding Teacher at Seattle Insight Meditation Society and Spirit Rock Retreat Center. She's a former prosecutor who has practiced Vipassana meditation for over 30 years and is especially focused on bringing the dharma to nontraditional places. She is a strong advocate for practitioners living with high stress, past trauma and difficulties sitting still. 
In this episode we talk about: 

• Why we get caught in our thinking
• Understanding that our thoughts are not who we are
• How to direct our attention away from negative thoughts
• How the idea of permanency causes suffering
• Using thinking itself as the object of our meditation
• Noticing mind states
• Relative reality vs. ultimate reality
• The eight states of mind and their felt sense in the body
• And Sala's definition of true liberation

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/tuere-sala-510]]>4283false507fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-5-things-that-are-ruining-your-meditation-and-your-life-and-how-to-handle-them-bonnie-duran--75226668 The Buddha was an inveterate list-maker who gave us easy to remember checklists to help us do life better. One of the handiest lists the Buddha made was called the five hindrances, which is a part of the fourth foundation of mindfulness. This list outlines the five things that mess us up when we're trying to meditate — or, in fact, when we're trying to do anything. If you've got issues right now, odds are pretty high that you are in the throes of one of the hindrances. The excellent news is that the Buddha not only made a taxonomy of the hindrances but also a long list of antidotes. We're going to run through all of this today with Bonnie Duran, a great dharma teacher who is making her second appearance on the show.
Duran is a teacher and member of the Teachers Council at Spirit Rock Meditation Center and Director of the Center for Indigenous Health Research at the University of Washington's Indigenous Wellness Research Institute. She combines extensive research and practice of Buddhism with her deep understanding of indigenous spiritual practices.
This episode is the fourth installment of a series we've launched on the four foundations of mindfulness.
In this episode we talk about:

• How the five hindrances manifest in our daily lives
• Using the RAIN technique to investigate the 5 hindrances
• Whether there is any type of desire that is helpful
• Cultivating a sky-like attitude
• How to not water the seeds of negativity 
• The similarities between Indigenous beliefs and what the Buddha taught
• How body scans can be an antidote to sleepiness
• And whether you can ever uproot the hindrances entirely

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/bonnie-duran-505]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/TCSi6PiCSEhCzBKNgRR42GInHuP4_ltRUPvG_h3EYZ4Wed, 28 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- The Buddha was an inveterate list-maker who gave us easy to remember checklists to help us do life better. One of the handiest... The Buddha was an inveterate list-maker who gave us easy to remember checklists to help us do life better. One of the handiest lists the Buddha made was called the five hindrances, which is a part of the fourth foundation of mindfulness. This list outlines the five things that mess us up when we're trying to meditate — or, in fact, when we're trying to do anything. If you've got issues right now, odds are pretty high that you are in the throes of one of the hindrances. The excellent news is that the Buddha not only made a taxonomy of the hindrances but also a long list of antidotes. We're going to run through all of this today with Bonnie Duran, a great dharma teacher who is making her second appearance on the show.
Duran is a teacher and member of the Teachers Council at Spirit Rock Meditation Center and Director of the Center for Indigenous Health Research at the University of Washington's Indigenous Wellness Research Institute. She combines extensive research and practice of Buddhism with her deep understanding of indigenous spiritual practices.
This episode is the fourth installment of a series we've launched on the four foundations of mindfulness.
In this episode we talk about:

• How the five hindrances manifest in our daily lives
• Using the RAIN technique to investigate the 5 hindrances
• Whether there is any type of desire that is helpful
• Cultivating a sky-like attitude
• How to not water the seeds of negativity 
• The similarities between Indigenous beliefs and what the Buddha taught
• How body scans can be an antidote to sleepiness
• And whether you can ever uproot the hindrances entirely

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/bonnie-duran-505]]>3924false505fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-stop-living-an-artificial-life-karen-armstrong--75226580 Our guest today, author Karen Armstrong, has a clear proposal for how we can stop living what she calls "artificial" lives and shave down our inborn self-centeredness. Not for nothing, she believes her proposal has the added benefit of perhaps helping to save the planet. 
Armstrong is a former nun who has become one of the world's leading thinkers on religion (particularly the monotheistic ones). She has written such bestsellers as: A History of God: The 4,000-Year Quest of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, The Battle for God, Islam: A Short History, and Buddha. Her latest book is called Sacred Nature: Restoring Our Ancient Bond with the Natural World.

In this episode we talk about:

• Practices you can try for using nature as a way to make yourself happier
• How Armstrong conceives of God at this point in her life
• The benefits of the Confucian practice of "quiet sitting"
• How her time as a nun paradoxically made her more self-preoccupied rather than less
• And her definition of holiness

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/karen-armstrong-504]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/DUXaiFyuuqln3arvEmiVQfM4uiXyXNiDO26dm1k4q0gMon, 26 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Most of us come into the world with the suspicion that we are the center of the universe. This self-preoccupation is natural,... Our guest today, author Karen Armstrong, has a clear proposal for how we can stop living what she calls "artificial" lives and shave down our inborn self-centeredness. Not for nothing, she believes her proposal has the added benefit of perhaps helping to save the planet. 
Armstrong is a former nun who has become one of the world's leading thinkers on religion (particularly the monotheistic ones). She has written such bestsellers as: A History of God: The 4,000-Year Quest of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, The Battle for God, Islam: A Short History, and Buddha. Her latest book is called Sacred Nature: Restoring Our Ancient Bond with the Natural World.

In this episode we talk about:

• Practices you can try for using nature as a way to make yourself happier
• How Armstrong conceives of God at this point in her life
• The benefits of the Confucian practice of "quiet sitting"
• How her time as a nun paradoxically made her more self-preoccupied rather than less
• And her definition of holiness

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/karen-armstrong-504]]>3427false504fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mental-states-that-steal-your-calm-bhikkhu-bodhi--75226703 The answer? Mindfulness or having the basic self-awareness to see what kind of mental states are arising so that you are not owned them. To use a technical Buddhist term this is called, "mindfulness of mind." It's the ability to see your mind states without taking them personally and it comes from one of the Buddha's most famous lists called the four foundations of mindfulness. 
Today we are going to learn about the whys and wherefores of mindfulness of mind from one of the most esteemed living Buddhist scholars, Bhikkhu Bodhi. Bodhi is a monk, originally from NYC. He is a prolific translator, scholar, and author of books on the Buddha's teachings. He is also President of the Buddhist Association of the United States and co-founder and Chairperson of the Board of Buddhist Global Relief.  This episode is the third installment of a series we've launched on the four foundations of mindfulness.
In this episode we talk about:

• The historical backdrop of the four foundations of mindfulness
• What exactly the Buddha meant by "mindfulness of mind"
• How we can know whether or not we are being mindful 
• How not to let our mindfulness become a sort of compulsive internal nanny state
• Practical instructions for the third foundation (given that the Buddha never actually gave them)
• And Bhikkhu Bodhi's view that we should not be mindfulness zealots

Photo Credit: Hsiao Ying Chang (史曉瑛）

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/bhikkhu-bodhi-502]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/nYcdUtKjS_ynGOGtCjmKsHVTsuQrdVuqtWqVj0kt5TcWed, 21 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers --- Ever have that experience where you catch yourself in a moment of anger, judgmentalism or fear? And, with a wince, immediately... The answer? Mindfulness or having the basic self-awareness to see what kind of mental states are arising so that you are not owned them. To use a technical Buddhist term this is called, "mindfulness of mind." It's the ability to see your mind states without taking them personally and it comes from one of the Buddha's most famous lists called the four foundations of mindfulness. 
Today we are going to learn about the whys and wherefores of mindfulness of mind from one of the most esteemed living Buddhist scholars, Bhikkhu Bodhi. Bodhi is a monk, originally from NYC. He is a prolific translator, scholar, and author of books on the Buddha's teachings. He is also President of the Buddhist Association of the United States and co-founder and Chairperson of the Board of Buddhist Global Relief.  This episode is the third installment of a series we've launched on the four foundations of mindfulness.
In this episode we talk about:

• The historical backdrop of the four foundations of mindfulness
• What exactly the Buddha meant by "mindfulness of mind"
• How we can know whether or not we are being mindful 
• How not to let our mindfulness become a sort of compulsive internal nanny state
• Practical instructions for the third foundation (given that the Buddha never actually gave them)
• And Bhikkhu Bodhi's view that we should not be mindfulness zealots

Photo Credit: Hsiao Ying Chang (史曉瑛）

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/bhikkhu-bodhi-502]]>3533false502fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/messiness-is-not-a-moral-failing-kc-davis--75226716 Today we're talking about an often overlooked source of suffering— housework. There are so many ways in which housework can be a bummer. Maybe we're feeling guilty about the fact that our place is always a mess. Maybe we're driving ourselves crazy with obsessive cleaning. Maybe we have relatives who are overly critical about the state of affairs in our home. Maybe gender politics with our spouses and partners is a source of strife. 
Our guest today, KC Davis, helps deconstruct these often rigid and daunting cultural norms that surround the concept of domestic bliss. As a self-styled anti-perfectionist, Davis has garnered a huge audience on TikTok with more than 1 million followers. She has also written the book, How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing. On today's show, she offers a ton of practical tips that are rooted in self compassion and the dogged determination not to use shame as a motivator when it comes to our domestic lives. 
In this episode we talk about: 

• One of KC's slogans,"You don't exist to serve your space, your space exists to serve you" 
• The difference between what's "normal" and what's "functional". For example, why that pile of laundry on the floor is just fine if it works for you
• Why it's important to think of house work as morally neutral. For example, why doing dishes has nothing to do with you being a good or bad person
• Why she doesn't believe laziness exists
• The power of what she calls "category cleaning" 
• Breaking the clean/not clean binary
• And achieving equitable division of labor around the house 

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/kc-davis-501]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/h7DgDPxGQo3WjMGiRbV3QqJ3GiJCGtUyHd_zkoKqqSgMon, 19 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Today we're talking about an often overlooked source of suffering— housework. There are so many ways in which housework can be... Today we're talking about an often overlooked source of suffering— housework. There are so many ways in which housework can be a bummer. Maybe we're feeling guilty about the fact that our place is always a mess. Maybe we're driving ourselves crazy with obsessive cleaning. Maybe we have relatives who are overly critical about the state of affairs in our home. Maybe gender politics with our spouses and partners is a source of strife. 
Our guest today, KC Davis, helps deconstruct these often rigid and daunting cultural norms that surround the concept of domestic bliss. As a self-styled anti-perfectionist, Davis has garnered a huge audience on TikTok with more than 1 million followers. She has also written the book, How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing. On today's show, she offers a ton of practical tips that are rooted in self compassion and the dogged determination not to use shame as a motivator when it comes to our domestic lives. 
In this episode we talk about: 

• One of KC's slogans,"You don't exist to serve your space, your space exists to serve you" 
• The difference between what's "normal" and what's "functional". For example, why that pile of laundry on the floor is just fine if it works for you
• Why it's important to think of house work as morally neutral. For example, why doing dishes has nothing to do with you being a good or bad person
• Why she doesn't believe laziness exists
• The power of what she calls "category cleaning" 
• Breaking the clean/not clean binary
• And achieving equitable division of labor around the house 

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/kc-davis-501]]>3815false501fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-gladwell-on-working-from-home-kindness-sacrifice-and-making-mistakes--75226577Revisionist History, including: kindness, generosity, and sacrifice. And, Dan and Gladwell share their biggest mistakes as journalists. Malcolm Gladwell is the president and co-founder of Pushkin Industries, and the author of six New York Times bestselling books including The Tipping Point, Blink, Outliers, David and Goliath, and Talking to Strangers. He's also the host of the new Pushkin podcast Legacy of Speed. 
In this episode we talk about: 

• The backlash Malcolm faced from his work from home comments 
• Pushing the noise aside when it comes to social media 
• Lessons in kindness from a recent Revisionist History episode
• The importance of flow states
• How he personally relaxes 
• Why people should have a lifelong pursuit or practice
• What he thinks now about his famous 10,000 hours argument
• Why we need to engage and investigate the views of others to be morally alert as human beings
• His biggest journalistic mistake

Content Warning: Brief mention of eating disorders. 

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/malcolm-gladwell-486]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/o0HbvNtYFDphQ_ROSwwoFG1bUrDklNoHPxbGZuVfPj0Fri, 16 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- In this previously released episode, Malcolm Gladwell responds to backlash he received over his belief that working in an...Revisionist History, including: kindness, generosity, and sacrifice. And, Dan and Gladwell share their biggest mistakes as journalists. Malcolm Gladwell is the president and co-founder of Pushkin Industries, and the author of six New York Times bestselling books including The Tipping Point, Blink, Outliers, David and Goliath, and Talking to Strangers. He's also the host of the new Pushkin podcast Legacy of Speed. 
In this episode we talk about: 

• The backlash Malcolm faced from his work from home comments 
• Pushing the noise aside when it comes to social media 
• Lessons in kindness from a recent Revisionist History episode
• The importance of flow states
• How he personally relaxes 
• Why people should have a lifelong pursuit or practice
• What he thinks now about his famous 10,000 hours argument
• Why we need to engage and investigate the views of others to be morally alert as human beings
• His biggest journalistic mistake

Content Warning: Brief mention of eating disorders. 

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/malcolm-gladwell-486]]>3665false486fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unhappiness-is-not-a-life-sentence-christina-feldman--75226642 Is it possible to be happy no matter what happens? Today we're going right to the source of what makes us unhappy to learn how to disarm and disable potential suffering before it owns us. 
Everything that comes up in our mind is either pleasant, unpleasant, or neutral. In other words, with everything we experience, we either want it, don't want it, or we don't care. In Buddhism, this is called "feeling tones" or "vedana" and it is known as the second foundation of mindfulness in the Buddha's comprehensive list. So why does this matter? Because if you are unaware of the pleasant, unpleasant, or neutral tones, then you are being controlled by them. Similarly, if you are unaware that certain people or things provoke aversion, then you can unthinkingly avoid or even be aggressive towards them. In this way, we can be like puppets on a string— just yanked around by greed, hatred, and numbness. 
Today's guest, dharma teacher Christina Feldman, is going to drill down on this embarkation point for our suffering, zap it with mindfulness and help us understand how we don't have to live like puppets on a string. 
Feldman began teaching in the west in the seventies after spending years in Asia studying Buddhist meditation. She is a co-founder of Gaia House, a retreat center in the UK, and has also served as a guiding teacher at Insight Meditation Society beginning in its early days. More recently, she is a co-founder of Bodhi College, which is dedicated to the study and practice of the early teachings of the Buddha. She is the author of a book called, Boundless Heart: The Buddha's Path of Kindness, Compassion, Joy, and Equanimity, and co-author of Mindfulness: Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Psychology.
This episode is the second installment of a series we've launched on the four foundations of mindfulness.
In this episode we talk about:

• Why vedana is often called, "the ruler of consciousness" or "the king, or the queen of consciousness"
• How to practice with vedana, and the benefits thereof
• Her lovely description of the Buddha as being very focused on understanding "the architecture of distress and unhappiness" 
• Her contention that unhappiness is not a life sentence. 
• Her definition of genuine happiness
• What she means by the power of "giving greater authority to intentionality, rather than to mood or story"
• And her personal practice of setting life intentions every year

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/christina-feldman-500
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/vRAvZwo1RDeNoVihwdIk4rNfnFRHRvDfFDxv5GNk_hIWed, 14 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Is it possible to be happy no matter what happens? Today we're going right to the source of what makes us unhappy to learn how... Is it possible to be happy no matter what happens? Today we're going right to the source of what makes us unhappy to learn how to disarm and disable potential suffering before it owns us. 
Everything that comes up in our mind is either pleasant, unpleasant, or neutral. In other words, with everything we experience, we either want it, don't want it, or we don't care. In Buddhism, this is called "feeling tones" or "vedana" and it is known as the second foundation of mindfulness in the Buddha's comprehensive list. So why does this matter? Because if you are unaware of the pleasant, unpleasant, or neutral tones, then you are being controlled by them. Similarly, if you are unaware that certain people or things provoke aversion, then you can unthinkingly avoid or even be aggressive towards them. In this way, we can be like puppets on a string— just yanked around by greed, hatred, and numbness. 
Today's guest, dharma teacher Christina Feldman, is going to drill down on this embarkation point for our suffering, zap it with mindfulness and help us understand how we don't have to live like puppets on a string. 
Feldman began teaching in the west in the seventies after spending years in Asia studying Buddhist meditation. She is a co-founder of Gaia House, a retreat center in the UK, and has also served as a guiding teacher at Insight Meditation Society beginning in its early days. More recently, she is a co-founder of Bodhi College, which is dedicated to the study and practice of the early teachings of the Buddha. She is the author of a book called, Boundless Heart: The Buddha's Path of Kindness, Compassion, Joy, and Equanimity, and co-author of Mindfulness: Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Psychology.
This episode is the second installment of a series we've launched on the four foundations of mindfulness.
In this episode we talk about:

• Why vedana is often called, "the ruler of consciousness" or "the king, or the queen of consciousness"
• How to practice with vedana, and the benefits thereof
• Her lovely description of the Buddha as being very focused on understanding "the architecture of distress and unhappiness" 
• Her contention that unhappiness is not a life sentence. 
• Her definition of genuine happiness
• What she means by the power of "giving greater authority to intentionality, rather than to mood or story"
• And her personal practice of setting life intentions every year

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/christina-feldman-500
]]>3734false500fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-you-re-not-seeing-the-world-clearly-and-how-to-fix-it-jessica-nordell--75226557The End of Bias, A Beginning: The Science and Practice of Overcoming Unconscious Bias. 
Photo Credit: Leslie Plesser
In this episode we talk about: 

• Why humans have biases
• What happens physiologically when biases are challenged
• Why some of the most popular personal and institutional strategies for confronting biases do not work 
• The role that mindfulness and loving-kindness can play in reducing bias

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/jessica-nordell-rerun]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/HSwsRHD4LOXiE3kwFFOi-od-V9ELrL4bG8-6b14HK08Mon, 12 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Jessica Nordell is a science and culture journalist who has written for the Atlantic and the New York Times. She earned a B.A....The End of Bias, A Beginning: The Science and Practice of Overcoming Unconscious Bias. 
Photo Credit: Leslie Plesser
In this episode we talk about: 

• Why humans have biases
• What happens physiologically when biases are challenged
• Why some of the most popular personal and institutional strategies for confronting biases do not work 
• The role that mindfulness and loving-kindness can play in reducing bias

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/jessica-nordell-rerun]]>3735false410fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-getting-out-of-your-head-actually-means-dawn-mauricio--75226635 The Buddha is said to have laid out four ways to be mindful. In other words, to be awake to whatever is happening right now. The first of these four foundations of mindfulness is mindfulness of the body and todays' guest, meditation teacher Dawn Mauricio, will walk us through the practical applications of this foundation. 
Mauricio has been meditating since 2005 and is a graduate of Spirit Rock's four-year teacher training program. She is also the author of the book, Mindfulness Meditation for Beginners: 50 Meditations to Practice Awareness, Acceptance, and Peace. Dawn's been on the show before to talk about how to handle difficult people.
This episode is the first installment of a series we've launched on the four foundations of mindfulness.

In this episode we talk about:

• What it actually means to get out of your head and into your body and all of the practical ways to get there 
• How strong emotions and seductive technology can work against us
• And what to do when being aware of your body might actually not be the best thing for you

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/dawn-mauricio-498]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/pCrg0duQG8_KNf_HmRnfB6XYF5CaL8fU8StPe_Rvh-IWed, 07 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- It's such a common desire to get out of our heads — to escape the nonstop, mostly self-referential chatter, the habitual... The Buddha is said to have laid out four ways to be mindful. In other words, to be awake to whatever is happening right now. The first of these four foundations of mindfulness is mindfulness of the body and todays' guest, meditation teacher Dawn Mauricio, will walk us through the practical applications of this foundation. 
Mauricio has been meditating since 2005 and is a graduate of Spirit Rock's four-year teacher training program. She is also the author of the book, Mindfulness Meditation for Beginners: 50 Meditations to Practice Awareness, Acceptance, and Peace. Dawn's been on the show before to talk about how to handle difficult people.
This episode is the first installment of a series we've launched on the four foundations of mindfulness.

In this episode we talk about:

• What it actually means to get out of your head and into your body and all of the practical ways to get there 
• How strong emotions and seductive technology can work against us
• And what to do when being aware of your body might actually not be the best thing for you

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/dawn-mauricio-498]]>3278false498fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-deal-with-emotionally-immature-people-including-maybe-your-own-parents-lindsay-c-gibson--75226578 Emotionally immature people (EIP's) are hard to avoid and most of us, if not all of us, have to deal with them at some point in our lives. These interactions can range from mildly annoying to genuinely traumatic, especially if the emotionally immature people in question are our own parents, which is true for an awful lot of us.
Today's guest, clinical psychologist Lindsay C. Gibson, gives advice for dealing with emotionally immature people, whether they're your parents or not. She has written a sleeper hit book on the subject called, Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents.
In this episode we talk about:

• The signs of emotional immaturity
• Whether or not I'm emotionally immature
• What happens to children who are raised by emotionally immature parents, including their signature coping strategies
• Why adult children of EIP's turn to healing fantasies, and how to let them go
• How to cope with emotionally immature parents as an adult
• What role compassion should and should not play in your relationship with EIP's
• How to heal

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/lindsay-gibson-497]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/W1hoV_9Q993-GDUhc90OAwwIMFbi_PWyoFAApAIkUccMon, 05 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Emotionally immature people (EIP's) are hard to avoid and most of us, if not all of us, have to deal with them at some point... Emotionally immature people (EIP's) are hard to avoid and most of us, if not all of us, have to deal with them at some point in our lives. These interactions can range from mildly annoying to genuinely traumatic, especially if the emotionally immature people in question are our own parents, which is true for an awful lot of us.
Today's guest, clinical psychologist Lindsay C. Gibson, gives advice for dealing with emotionally immature people, whether they're your parents or not. She has written a sleeper hit book on the subject called, Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents.
In this episode we talk about:

• The signs of emotional immaturity
• Whether or not I'm emotionally immature
• What happens to children who are raised by emotionally immature parents, including their signature coping strategies
• Why adult children of EIP's turn to healing fantasies, and how to let them go
• How to cope with emotionally immature parents as an adult
• What role compassion should and should not play in your relationship with EIP's
• How to heal

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/lindsay-gibson-497]]>4031false497fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-is-everyone-talking-about-the-enneagram-and-what-the-hell-is-it-susan-piver--75226651 In the last couple of years, many people have been extolling the virtues of something called the "Enneagram" but—what the hell is it? 
On today's show, longtime dharma teacher, Susan Piver, is here to demystify it. As she explains, the Enneagram is a tool that allows people to figure out their personality type and says it has been one of, if not the most important, tool in her personal development. 
Piver has been a student of Buddhism since 1995, graduated from a Buddhist seminary in 2004 and was authorized to teach meditation in 2005. In 2012, she founded The Open Heart Project— the world's largest online-only meditation center. She's written ten books including her latest called The Buddhist Enneagram: Nine Paths to Warriorship. 
In this episode we talk about:

• What the Enneagram is and why Piver finds it so helpful
• What she means by warriorship
• The nine personality types, which she views as maps of our blind spots
• Why, unlike other personality systems, there is no test for the Enneagram (at least in Susan's view)
• And we talk about why Susan thinks the Enneagram and Buddhism mix so well even though on first blush it would seem to contradict the dharmic emphasis on the self being an illusion

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/susan-piver-495]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/d0X08ZW9DEFoJ-MQeoZWISc4QkWUNLEv7NWv6Hs94EwWed, 31 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- In the last couple of years, many people have been extolling the virtues of something called the "Enneagram" but—what the hell... In the last couple of years, many people have been extolling the virtues of something called the "Enneagram" but—what the hell is it? 
On today's show, longtime dharma teacher, Susan Piver, is here to demystify it. As she explains, the Enneagram is a tool that allows people to figure out their personality type and says it has been one of, if not the most important, tool in her personal development. 
Piver has been a student of Buddhism since 1995, graduated from a Buddhist seminary in 2004 and was authorized to teach meditation in 2005. In 2012, she founded The Open Heart Project— the world's largest online-only meditation center. She's written ten books including her latest called The Buddhist Enneagram: Nine Paths to Warriorship. 
In this episode we talk about:

• What the Enneagram is and why Piver finds it so helpful
• What she means by warriorship
• The nine personality types, which she views as maps of our blind spots
• Why, unlike other personality systems, there is no test for the Enneagram (at least in Susan's view)
• And we talk about why Susan thinks the Enneagram and Buddhism mix so well even though on first blush it would seem to contradict the dharmic emphasis on the self being an illusion

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/susan-piver-495]]>3241false495fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-speak-clearly-calmly-and-without-alienating-people-dan-clurman-and-mudita-nisker--75226629 Most of us talk all day long. We speak to each other, we type at each other, and of course, we talk to ourselves internally. Talking and listening is a key part of what it means to be human and It's very hard to be a successful person if you can't communicate your ideas and listen to and understand other people. 
Today's guests, Mudita Nisker and Dan Clurman, are here to explain some very simple and easy to understand communication skills that can transform your life. Their new book, Let's Talk: An Essential Guide to Skillful Communication concisely summarizes their teachings and they're coming on the show today to walk us through some of the key learnings from this book. 
Over the past thirty years Nisker and Clurman have provided communication training to individuals and organizations in the private, public, government, and nonprofit sectors. They have also led workshops, and trained staff at leading mindfulness centers such as Insight Meditation Society and Spirit Rock Meditation Center. Clurman is a communication coach and professor in the Ageno School of Business at Golden Gate University in San Francisco. Nisker is a licensed marriage and family therapist in private practice. 

In this episode we talk about:

• Talking vs. listening
• Content vs. process 
• The power of saying nothing at all
• Reflective listening 
• The Buddhist concept of Right Speech
• Content goals vs. relationship goals
• "I" language
• Provisional language
• Stating positive intentions
• Framing
• And Flooding vs. chunking

You can read an excerpt of the book, Let's Talk: An Essential Guide to Skillful Communication if you subscribe to our TPH newsletter, which comes out every Sunday. And you can subscribe if you go to: tenpercent.com/newsletter.
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/dan-clurman-and-mudita-nisker-494]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/GoqurA-lvzuxh0Tu-48LuAtoMv6L6jKs23U3lEu4pIgMon, 29 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Most of us talk all day long. We speak to each other, we type at each other, and of course, we talk to ourselves internally.... Most of us talk all day long. We speak to each other, we type at each other, and of course, we talk to ourselves internally. Talking and listening is a key part of what it means to be human and It's very hard to be a successful person if you can't communicate your ideas and listen to and understand other people. 
Today's guests, Mudita Nisker and Dan Clurman, are here to explain some very simple and easy to understand communication skills that can transform your life. Their new book, Let's Talk: An Essential Guide to Skillful Communication concisely summarizes their teachings and they're coming on the show today to walk us through some of the key learnings from this book. 
Over the past thirty years Nisker and Clurman have provided communication training to individuals and organizations in the private, public, government, and nonprofit sectors. They have also led workshops, and trained staff at leading mindfulness centers such as Insight Meditation Society and Spirit Rock Meditation Center. Clurman is a communication coach and professor in the Ageno School of Business at Golden Gate University in San Francisco. Nisker is a licensed marriage and family therapist in private practice. 

In this episode we talk about:

• Talking vs. listening
• Content vs. process 
• The power of saying nothing at all
• Reflective listening 
• The Buddhist concept of Right Speech
• Content goals vs. relationship goals
• "I" language
• Provisional language
• Stating positive intentions
• Framing
• And Flooding vs. chunking

You can read an excerpt of the book, Let's Talk: An Essential Guide to Skillful Communication if you subscribe to our TPH newsletter, which comes out every Sunday. And you can subscribe if you go to: tenpercent.com/newsletter.
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/dan-clurman-and-mudita-nisker-494]]>3764false494fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-re-breathing-wrong-here-s-how-to-fix-it-james-nestor--75226726 At times, self-improvement can seem like a never-ending hallway filled with limitless shame and insufficiency. So when something as simple as the breath falls into this category, it seems only natural to meet that news with some resistance. Our guest today, James Nestor argues that many of us, of all things, are breathing incorrectly but that by fixing our breathing, it can help with both physical and psychological ailments. 
Nestor is a science journalist who wrote a book called, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, which spent 18 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and was translated into more than 35 languages.
In this episode we talk about: 

• How Nestor got interested in breathing in the first place
• Why we are the worst breathers in the animal kingdom
• The importance of posture
• The deleterious effects of mouth breathing
• Why we need to chew more
• The relationship between breathing and anxiety
• The relationship between breathing and sleep
• And we dive into a variety of breathing exercises 

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/james-nestor-492]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/qcdhKTRadPBuQsQMV5qCvkWmPHYA-6mCFm3jCd9I36sWed, 24 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- At times, self-improvement can seem like a never-ending hallway filled with limitless shame and insufficiency. So when... At times, self-improvement can seem like a never-ending hallway filled with limitless shame and insufficiency. So when something as simple as the breath falls into this category, it seems only natural to meet that news with some resistance. Our guest today, James Nestor argues that many of us, of all things, are breathing incorrectly but that by fixing our breathing, it can help with both physical and psychological ailments. 
Nestor is a science journalist who wrote a book called, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, which spent 18 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and was translated into more than 35 languages.
In this episode we talk about: 

• How Nestor got interested in breathing in the first place
• Why we are the worst breathers in the animal kingdom
• The importance of posture
• The deleterious effects of mouth breathing
• Why we need to chew more
• The relationship between breathing and anxiety
• The relationship between breathing and sleep
• And we dive into a variety of breathing exercises 

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/james-nestor-492]]>4069false492fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-new-way-to-think-about-your-money-william-macaskill--75226381 Most of us worry about money sometimes, but what if we changed the way we thought about our relationship to finances? Today's guest, William MacAskill, offers a framework in which to do just that. He calls it effective altruism. One of the core arguments of effective altruism is that we all ought to consider giving away a significant chunk of our income because we know, to a mathematical near certainty, that several thousand dollars could save a life.
Today we're going to talk about the whys and wherefores of effective altruism. This includes how to get started on a very manageable and doable level (which does not require you to give away most of your income), and the benefits this practice has on both the world and your own psyche.
MacAskill is an associate professor of philosophy at Oxford University and one of the founders of the effective altruism movement. He has a new book out called, What We Owe the Future, where he makes a case for longtermism, a term used to describe developing the mental habit of thinking about the welfare of future generations. 
In this episode we talk about: 

• Effective altruism
• Whether humans are really wired to consider future generations
• Practical tips for thinking and acting on longtermism
• His argument for having children
• And his somewhat surprising take on how good our future could be if we play our cards right

Podcast listeners can get 50% off What We Owe the Future using the code WWOTF50 at Bookshop.org.
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/william-macaskill-491]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/AyXFlPRQjLGMJwolkaA-JGK3EjZMQv94colptfMTxEAMon, 22 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Most of us worry about money sometimes, but what if we changed the way we thought about our relationship to finances? Today's... Most of us worry about money sometimes, but what if we changed the way we thought about our relationship to finances? Today's guest, William MacAskill, offers a framework in which to do just that. He calls it effective altruism. One of the core arguments of effective altruism is that we all ought to consider giving away a significant chunk of our income because we know, to a mathematical near certainty, that several thousand dollars could save a life.
Today we're going to talk about the whys and wherefores of effective altruism. This includes how to get started on a very manageable and doable level (which does not require you to give away most of your income), and the benefits this practice has on both the world and your own psyche.
MacAskill is an associate professor of philosophy at Oxford University and one of the founders of the effective altruism movement. He has a new book out called, What We Owe the Future, where he makes a case for longtermism, a term used to describe developing the mental habit of thinking about the welfare of future generations. 
In this episode we talk about: 

• Effective altruism
• Whether humans are really wired to consider future generations
• Practical tips for thinking and acting on longtermism
• His argument for having children
• And his somewhat surprising take on how good our future could be if we play our cards right

Podcast listeners can get 50% off What We Owe the Future using the code WWOTF50 at Bookshop.org.
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/william-macaskill-491]]>3854false491fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-create-an-exercise-habit-without-driving-yourself-nuts-kelly-mcgonigal--75228474 In this episode from our archives, psychologist Kelly McGonigal dives into her book The Joy of Movement and practical steps on how to develop healthy habits.
Kelly McGonigal, PhD, is a health psychologist and lecturer at Stanford University, and a leading expert in the new field of "science-help." She is passionate about translating cutting-edge research from psychology, neuroscience, and medicine into practical strategies for health, happiness, and personal success. She is the author of The Joy of Movement, The Willpower Instinct, and The Upside of Stress.
In this conversation we talk about: 

• Why her book is a love letter to movement and human nature 
• The science behind the runner's high
• Why she wants to change the conversation around movement 
• Why shame and self-criticism is disempowering and not motivating 
• The value of setting intentions
• How Kelly has used psychology and meditation to relieve her own pain and suffering 
• And what Tonglen meditation is — and its impact on her life 

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/kelly-mcgonigal-rerun]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/nWmJgS4zKSQc2KSZg2_diWPSs29zZpFL0Y4tFHlgBYwWed, 17 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- In this episode from our archives, psychologist http://kellymcgonigal.com/ dives into her book http://kellymcgonigal.com/books... In this episode from our archives, psychologist Kelly McGonigal dives into her book The Joy of Movement and practical steps on how to develop healthy habits.
Kelly McGonigal, PhD, is a health psychologist and lecturer at Stanford University, and a leading expert in the new field of "science-help." She is passionate about translating cutting-edge research from psychology, neuroscience, and medicine into practical strategies for health, happiness, and personal success. She is the author of The Joy of Movement, The Willpower Instinct, and The Upside of Stress.
In this conversation we talk about: 

• Why her book is a love letter to movement and human nature 
• The science behind the runner's high
• Why she wants to change the conversation around movement 
• Why shame and self-criticism is disempowering and not motivating 
• The value of setting intentions
• How Kelly has used psychology and meditation to relieve her own pain and suffering 
• And what Tonglen meditation is — and its impact on her life 

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/kelly-mcgonigal-rerun]]>3897false219fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-gladwell-on-working-from-home-kindness-sacrifice-and-making-mistakes--75228459 In today's episode, Malcolm Gladwell responds to recent backlash over why he believes that working in an office—and the collaborative creative environment it can offer—is in your best interest (and in the interest of others). We also dive deep into some of the important themes featured in the seventh season of his podcast Revisionist History, including: kindness, generosity, and sacrifice. And, Dan and Gladwell share their biggest mistakes as journalists.
Malcolm Gladwell is the president and co-founder of Pushkin Industries, and the author of six New York Times bestselling books including The Tipping Point, Blink, Outliers, David and Goliath, and Talking to Strangers. He's also the host of the new Pushkin podcast Legacy of Speed. 
In this episode we talk about: 

• The backlash Malcolm faced from his work from home comments 
• Pushing the noise aside when it comes to social media 
• Lessons in kindness from a recent Revisionist History episode
• The importance of flow states
• How he personally relaxes 
• Why people should have a lifelong pursuit or practice
• What he thinks now about his famous 10,000 hours argument
• Why we need to engage and investigate the views of others to be morally alert as human beings
• His biggest journalistic mistake

Content Warning: Brief mention of eating disorders. 

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/malcolm-gladwell-486]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/fecZYW5lplHk6cFfhgxPl_PNeBSoGs8Cz0WYaxPcvC4Mon, 15 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtSince the start of COVID-19, more people are working from home, and with that, more people have strong opinions about whether or not it's the best route to take. In today's episode, Malcolm Gladwell responds to recent backlash over why he believes... In today's episode, Malcolm Gladwell responds to recent backlash over why he believes that working in an office—and the collaborative creative environment it can offer—is in your best interest (and in the interest of others). We also dive deep into some of the important themes featured in the seventh season of his podcast Revisionist History, including: kindness, generosity, and sacrifice. And, Dan and Gladwell share their biggest mistakes as journalists.
Malcolm Gladwell is the president and co-founder of Pushkin Industries, and the author of six New York Times bestselling books including The Tipping Point, Blink, Outliers, David and Goliath, and Talking to Strangers. He's also the host of the new Pushkin podcast Legacy of Speed. 
In this episode we talk about: 

• The backlash Malcolm faced from his work from home comments 
• Pushing the noise aside when it comes to social media 
• Lessons in kindness from a recent Revisionist History episode
• The importance of flow states
• How he personally relaxes 
• Why people should have a lifelong pursuit or practice
• What he thinks now about his famous 10,000 hours argument
• Why we need to engage and investigate the views of others to be morally alert as human beings
• His biggest journalistic mistake

Content Warning: Brief mention of eating disorders. 

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/malcolm-gladwell-486]]>3815false486fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-and-why-to-lose-yourself-jay-garfield--75228496 Today's episode looks at one of the hardest Buddhist principles to grasp— the notion that the self is an illusion. Many people get stuck on the misunderstanding that they don't exist. They look in the mirror and say, "Of course I exist. I'm right there." And that's true, you do exist, but just not in the way you think you do. 
Today's guest, Jay Garfield explores this notion by arguing that you are indeed a person just not a self— a principle that can simultaneously feel both imponderable and liberating. 
Jay Garfield is the Doris Silbert Professor in the Humanities and Professor of Philosophy, Logic, and Buddhist Studies at Smith College and a visiting professor of Buddhist philosophy at Harvard Divinity School. He is the Author of multiple books, including his latest, which is called, Losing Ourselves: Learning to Live without a Self.
In this episode we talk about: 

• The difference between a person and a self
• The problems with being taken by the illusion of selfhood
• Why he believes the illusion of self is not an evolutionary design flaw
• The many benefits of "losing ourselves"
• How to actually lose ourselves
• The concept of Interconnection
• His definition of real happiness
• The difference between pain and suffering and how to have the former without the latter

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/jay-garfield-487]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/4e0nsvjB2HTWvbVBAKjkNpwHZ84FdCho98OYBUBOjvsWed, 10 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Today's episode looks at one of the hardest Buddhist principles to grasp— the notion that the self is an illusion. Many people... Today's episode looks at one of the hardest Buddhist principles to grasp— the notion that the self is an illusion. Many people get stuck on the misunderstanding that they don't exist. They look in the mirror and say, "Of course I exist. I'm right there." And that's true, you do exist, but just not in the way you think you do. 
Today's guest, Jay Garfield explores this notion by arguing that you are indeed a person just not a self— a principle that can simultaneously feel both imponderable and liberating. 
Jay Garfield is the Doris Silbert Professor in the Humanities and Professor of Philosophy, Logic, and Buddhist Studies at Smith College and a visiting professor of Buddhist philosophy at Harvard Divinity School. He is the Author of multiple books, including his latest, which is called, Losing Ourselves: Learning to Live without a Self.
In this episode we talk about: 

• The difference between a person and a self
• The problems with being taken by the illusion of selfhood
• Why he believes the illusion of self is not an evolutionary design flaw
• The many benefits of "losing ourselves"
• How to actually lose ourselves
• The concept of Interconnection
• His definition of real happiness
• The difference between pain and suffering and how to have the former without the latter

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/jay-garfield-487]]>3598false487fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-you-really-conquer-hatred-through-love-father-gregory-boyle--75228432 The idea of loving people no matter what— no matter how obnoxious or unacceptable their behavior is can sound simultaneously treacly and downright impossible. 
But today's guest Father Gregory Boyle talks about the practicality of this idea by showing how the concept of loving no matter what can be used as a tool— not to condone bad behavior but to help see people as doing their best, no matter how unskillfully. 
Father Gregory Boyle is a Jesuit priest who founded a remarkable organization called Homeboy Industries, which is the largest gang intervention, rehabilitation, and reentry program in the world. He has a new book out called, The Whole Language: The Power of Extravagant Tenderness. 
In this episode we talk about:

• How Homeboy Industries began 34 years ago
• Boyle's practices for working with stress 
• What he means when he says you have to put death in its place
• Motivating people through joy rather than admonition
• How to catch yourself when you're about to demonize or be judgmental
• How to set boundaries
• How to dole out consequences without closing the doors to anybody
• And we talk about Father Boyle's quite expansive and inclusive notion of God

Content warnings: There are mentions of sensitive topics including, sexual trauma, violence, drug abuse and domestic abuse. 
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/father-gregory-boyle-486]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/0FzO-1Y2udrxFkHvLU9BALGLN4qalVTb4oSJVko-SH4Mon, 08 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- The idea of loving people no matter what— no matter how obnoxious or unacceptable their behavior is can sound simultaneously... The idea of loving people no matter what— no matter how obnoxious or unacceptable their behavior is can sound simultaneously treacly and downright impossible. 
But today's guest Father Gregory Boyle talks about the practicality of this idea by showing how the concept of loving no matter what can be used as a tool— not to condone bad behavior but to help see people as doing their best, no matter how unskillfully. 
Father Gregory Boyle is a Jesuit priest who founded a remarkable organization called Homeboy Industries, which is the largest gang intervention, rehabilitation, and reentry program in the world. He has a new book out called, The Whole Language: The Power of Extravagant Tenderness. 
In this episode we talk about:

• How Homeboy Industries began 34 years ago
• Boyle's practices for working with stress 
• What he means when he says you have to put death in its place
• Motivating people through joy rather than admonition
• How to catch yourself when you're about to demonize or be judgmental
• How to set boundaries
• How to dole out consequences without closing the doors to anybody
• And we talk about Father Boyle's quite expansive and inclusive notion of God

Content warnings: There are mentions of sensitive topics including, sexual trauma, violence, drug abuse and domestic abuse. 
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/father-gregory-boyle-486]]>3969false489fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-you-want-to-be-happier-or-not-mushim-patricia-ikeda--75228596 Oftentimes Buddhism can take a tough love, no nonsense approach to happiness by saying, if you want to be happier, sometimes you need to face hard truths. 
In today's episode we're going to talk about a Buddhist list called The Three Characteristics. These are the three non-negotiable truths about reality, which you have to see and understand in order to be happy. Granted, when looked at from a certain angle, these truths, or characteristics of reality can suck at times. But do you want to see the truth of things or not? Do you want to be happier or not?
Our guide through these three characteristics is the mighty Mushim Patricia Ikeda. Mushim has a background in both monastic and lay Buddhist practice and is a core teacher and community director at the East Bay Meditation Center in Oakland, California. This is her second appearance on the show. 

Content Warning: This episode briefly mentions child loss.

In this episode we talk about: 

• The three characteristics, alternatively known as the three Dharma seals
• Our conflicted relationship to change 
• Our brain's tendency to focus on the negative
• Practices that can help with handling change more effectively
• How not taking your thoughts so personally can build your resilience
• And why Mushim believes that universal non-discriminating love is synonymous with Nirvana

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/mushim-patricia-ikeda-484]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/6Eiswr9iUfQWV4UBvdWHejNPf7W-ATt0Ql3l_Te5CzEWed, 03 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Oftentimes Buddhism can take a tough love, no nonsense approach to happiness by saying, if you want to be happier, sometimes... Oftentimes Buddhism can take a tough love, no nonsense approach to happiness by saying, if you want to be happier, sometimes you need to face hard truths. 
In today's episode we're going to talk about a Buddhist list called The Three Characteristics. These are the three non-negotiable truths about reality, which you have to see and understand in order to be happy. Granted, when looked at from a certain angle, these truths, or characteristics of reality can suck at times. But do you want to see the truth of things or not? Do you want to be happier or not?
Our guide through these three characteristics is the mighty Mushim Patricia Ikeda. Mushim has a background in both monastic and lay Buddhist practice and is a core teacher and community director at the East Bay Meditation Center in Oakland, California. This is her second appearance on the show. 

Content Warning: This episode briefly mentions child loss.

In this episode we talk about: 

• The three characteristics, alternatively known as the three Dharma seals
• Our conflicted relationship to change 
• Our brain's tendency to focus on the negative
• Practices that can help with handling change more effectively
• How not taking your thoughts so personally can build your resilience
• And why Mushim believes that universal non-discriminating love is synonymous with Nirvana

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/mushim-patricia-ikeda-484]]>3560false484fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/four-ways-to-boost-your-mindfulness-muscle-joseph-goldstein--75228511 Goldstein is one of the premier western proponents of Mindfulness. He co-founded the legendary Insight Meditation Society alongside Sharon Salzberg and Jack Kornfield. He also wrote a book called Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening.
In this episode we talk about:

• The historical context for the four foundations of mindfulness 
• Why he thinks the Buddha loved lists
• Why the Buddha placed mindfulness of the body first on the list
• The steps to mastering mindfulness of the body
• The meaning of the word embodied and how that's different from our usual mode of being in the world
• How and why to do walking meditations
• What are feeling tones and why are they important
• Practices for cultivating mindfulness of mind
• And we talk about some of the mantras that Joseph uses when teaching 

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/joseph-goldstein-483]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/NOx676mz_Aj_wShYeVlOCR-j6W4wTkZgZZrg_8yqGawMon, 01 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- These days, the word mindfulness has become a buzz phrase but very often people don't know what the word actually means, much... Goldstein is one of the premier western proponents of Mindfulness. He co-founded the legendary Insight Meditation Society alongside Sharon Salzberg and Jack Kornfield. He also wrote a book called Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening.
In this episode we talk about:

• The historical context for the four foundations of mindfulness 
• Why he thinks the Buddha loved lists
• Why the Buddha placed mindfulness of the body first on the list
• The steps to mastering mindfulness of the body
• The meaning of the word embodied and how that's different from our usual mode of being in the world
• How and why to do walking meditations
• What are feeling tones and why are they important
• Practices for cultivating mindfulness of mind
• And we talk about some of the mantras that Joseph uses when teaching 

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/joseph-goldstein-483]]>4075false483fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-break-bad-mental-habits-carol-wilson--75228336 There are so many benefits to mindfulness with one of the biggest being the cultivation of more self-awareness. This cultivation can lead to identifying the unhelpful mental habits that can develop over the years.
Today we're going to talk to Carol Wilson who offers very clear and practical ways that Buddhist meditation can help us turn down the volume on our unproductive mental habits and be less reactive.
Wilson is a guiding teacher at the Insight Meditation Society, where for many years she has taught their annual three-month retreat. She began her insight meditation practice in 1971 in India and in the 1980s she spent a year in Thailand as a Buddhist nun. 
In this episode we talk about:

• How to be mindful throughout the day
• The concept of 360 degree awareness
• Noticing when one experiences wanting or aversion 
• Why Wilson believes that the root of suffering comes from making it all about us
• How seeing torment can help us experience freedom from the self
• The benefits of reflecting on your past acts of generosity 
• Bringing awareness to your motivations
• And doing a gratitude practice regularly to change the weather pattern in your mind

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/carol-wilson-481]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/0UBPLQoOQvgZc8YhWjyIkt1fhv8nH1AmzRpRcZO18SEWed, 27 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- There are so many benefits to mindfulness with one of the biggest being the cultivation of more self-awareness. This... There are so many benefits to mindfulness with one of the biggest being the cultivation of more self-awareness. This cultivation can lead to identifying the unhelpful mental habits that can develop over the years.
Today we're going to talk to Carol Wilson who offers very clear and practical ways that Buddhist meditation can help us turn down the volume on our unproductive mental habits and be less reactive.
Wilson is a guiding teacher at the Insight Meditation Society, where for many years she has taught their annual three-month retreat. She began her insight meditation practice in 1971 in India and in the 1980s she spent a year in Thailand as a Buddhist nun. 
In this episode we talk about:

• How to be mindful throughout the day
• The concept of 360 degree awareness
• Noticing when one experiences wanting or aversion 
• Why Wilson believes that the root of suffering comes from making it all about us
• How seeing torment can help us experience freedom from the self
• The benefits of reflecting on your past acts of generosity 
• Bringing awareness to your motivations
• And doing a gratitude practice regularly to change the weather pattern in your mind

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/carol-wilson-481]]>3803false481fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-sadness-good-for-susan-cain--75228504 What's going on with this complex and conflicted relationship we have with a perfectly normal human emotion?
Our guest today Susan Cain has written a whole book about this called Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole. In this book, she explores how the capacity to tune in to the inherent joy and sadness of the human situation can be a superpower for connection.
In this episode we talk about:

• Whether bittersweetness is a skill you can hone
• The relationship between bittersweetness and the Buddhist concept of impermanence
• Why we feel embarrassed about discussing sorrow and longing 
• How sadness can be transmuted into creativity, and how that creativity can lead us out of sadness
• And how America, a country founded on so much heartache, turned into, in her words, "a culture of normative smiles"

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/susan-cain-480
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/1URtAL2qyHJHx34D4_4IoxGrX0mX6M9IogfSP433ttwMon, 25 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Many of us may have a reflexive reaction when we notice we're feeling down: we want it to go away. Maybe we think something is... What's going on with this complex and conflicted relationship we have with a perfectly normal human emotion?
Our guest today Susan Cain has written a whole book about this called Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole. In this book, she explores how the capacity to tune in to the inherent joy and sadness of the human situation can be a superpower for connection.
In this episode we talk about:

• Whether bittersweetness is a skill you can hone
• The relationship between bittersweetness and the Buddhist concept of impermanence
• Why we feel embarrassed about discussing sorrow and longing 
• How sadness can be transmuted into creativity, and how that creativity can lead us out of sadness
• And how America, a country founded on so much heartache, turned into, in her words, "a culture of normative smiles"

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/susan-cain-480
]]>3516false480fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-outsmart-your-pain-christiane-wolf--75228505 Sit in meditation for a few minutes and you're likely to experience pain, either physical or psychological. Hang around the meditation scene for very long, and you are likely to hear the expression, "Pain is inevitable; suffering is optional." 
And that's what this episode is all about— boosting your pain tolerance through meditation. Because pain really is inevitable, but can you reduce your suffering through mindfulness and compassion? 
Our guest today, Christiane Wolf, argues 'yes'. She is a physician turned mindfulness and compassion teacher and teacher trainer. She is an authorized Buddhist teacher in the Insight (Vipassana) meditation tradition, teaching classes and retreats worldwide, and she's also the author of ​Outsmart Your Pain: Mindfulness and Self-Compassion to Help You Leave Chronic Pain Behind.
In this episode we talk about:

• Meditation techniques that offer us a better relationship to pain
• How to work with the physicality of pain
• The stories we tell ourselves about our pain
• And seeing pain as an opportunity

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/christiane-wolf-rerun]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/pNDnO0EfaFATc2PJcNQUHQ1PqZd_XhLZE1R6K8wUiDcWed, 20 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Sit in meditation for a few minutes and you're likely to experience pain, either physical or psychological. Hang around the... Sit in meditation for a few minutes and you're likely to experience pain, either physical or psychological. Hang around the meditation scene for very long, and you are likely to hear the expression, "Pain is inevitable; suffering is optional." 
And that's what this episode is all about— boosting your pain tolerance through meditation. Because pain really is inevitable, but can you reduce your suffering through mindfulness and compassion? 
Our guest today, Christiane Wolf, argues 'yes'. She is a physician turned mindfulness and compassion teacher and teacher trainer. She is an authorized Buddhist teacher in the Insight (Vipassana) meditation tradition, teaching classes and retreats worldwide, and she's also the author of ​Outsmart Your Pain: Mindfulness and Self-Compassion to Help You Leave Chronic Pain Behind.
In this episode we talk about:

• Meditation techniques that offer us a better relationship to pain
• How to work with the physicality of pain
• The stories we tell ourselves about our pain
• And seeing pain as an opportunity

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/christiane-wolf-rerun]]>3017false366fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-you-keep-repeating-painful-patterns-radhule-weininger--75228232 We all have long-standing painful patterns of behavior or inner storylines that can cause us to react disproportionately or inappropriately to everyday events.  
Today's guest, Dr. Radhule Weininger, has a term for this. She calls them longstanding recurrent painful patterns or LRPPs. 
Weininger is a clinical psychologist, psychotherapist, and teacher of Buddhist meditation and Buddhist psychology. She has a new book, Heart Medicine: How to Stop Painful Patterns and Find Peace and Freedom—at Last 
In this episode we talk about:

• How to recognize a problematic pattern or when you've been "lrpp-ed"
• Why Dr. Weininger believes that Buddhism and western psychology, when practiced together, can help us deal with these recurring patterns
• Unpacking the word trauma
• The psychological term "mismatch" and how it relates to childhood trauma or hurt
• How to practice meditation in order to tolerate discomfort

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/radhule-weininger-478]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/dpsWx-9C0GFlRlAdOpxdE9p3jy9mexK3gk_Ih2p2moAMon, 18 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- We all have long-standing painful patterns of behavior or inner storylines that can cause us to react disproportionately or... We all have long-standing painful patterns of behavior or inner storylines that can cause us to react disproportionately or inappropriately to everyday events.  
Today's guest, Dr. Radhule Weininger, has a term for this. She calls them longstanding recurrent painful patterns or LRPPs. 
Weininger is a clinical psychologist, psychotherapist, and teacher of Buddhist meditation and Buddhist psychology. She has a new book, Heart Medicine: How to Stop Painful Patterns and Find Peace and Freedom—at Last 
In this episode we talk about:

• How to recognize a problematic pattern or when you've been "lrpp-ed"
• Why Dr. Weininger believes that Buddhism and western psychology, when practiced together, can help us deal with these recurring patterns
• Unpacking the word trauma
• The psychological term "mismatch" and how it relates to childhood trauma or hurt
• How to practice meditation in order to tolerate discomfort

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/radhule-weininger-478]]>3919false478fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-actually-be-present-matthew-brensilver--75228417 Today we're gonna tackle one of the best known contemplative clichés: being in the present moment and inhabiting the now.
The present moment seems to be a state we aspire towards, but are rarely given practical information about how to actually achieve. But today's guest, Matthew Brensilver offers just that— practical information on how to achieve being present. We also explore his argument that when painful memories surface in meditation, it acts as a kind of exposure therapy that acclimates us to the things we may not want to face.
This is Matthew Brensilver's second appearance on the show. He teaches retreats at the Insight Retreat Center, Spirit Rock and other Buddhist centers. Before committing to teach meditation full-time, he spent years doing research on addiction pharmacotherapy at the UCLA Center for Behavioral and Addiction Medicine. Matthew is the co-author of two books about meditation during adolescence and continues to be interested in the unfolding dialogue between Buddhism and science. 

In this episode we talk about:

• What "be present" actually means
• What to do when Buddhist teachings or meditation instructions feel out of reach and when we start compulsively self-assessing against them
• What to do when a memory arises in meditation, especially a difficult memory
• The brain's tendency toward constant prediction
• The benefits of meditation retreat
• And distinguishing between true alarms and false alarms

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/matthew-brensilver-476
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/QruxSWTbHbbe98WntZGJStYRt4HB0Rop3IT1o4SeKg8Wed, 13 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Today we're gonna tackle one of the best known contemplative clichés: being in the present moment and inhabiting the now.... Today we're gonna tackle one of the best known contemplative clichés: being in the present moment and inhabiting the now.
The present moment seems to be a state we aspire towards, but are rarely given practical information about how to actually achieve. But today's guest, Matthew Brensilver offers just that— practical information on how to achieve being present. We also explore his argument that when painful memories surface in meditation, it acts as a kind of exposure therapy that acclimates us to the things we may not want to face.
This is Matthew Brensilver's second appearance on the show. He teaches retreats at the Insight Retreat Center, Spirit Rock and other Buddhist centers. Before committing to teach meditation full-time, he spent years doing research on addiction pharmacotherapy at the UCLA Center for Behavioral and Addiction Medicine. Matthew is the co-author of two books about meditation during adolescence and continues to be interested in the unfolding dialogue between Buddhism and science. 

In this episode we talk about:

• What "be present" actually means
• What to do when Buddhist teachings or meditation instructions feel out of reach and when we start compulsively self-assessing against them
• What to do when a memory arises in meditation, especially a difficult memory
• The brain's tendency toward constant prediction
• The benefits of meditation retreat
• And distinguishing between true alarms and false alarms

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/matthew-brensilver-476
]]>4017false476fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/run-towards-the-danger-sarah-polley--75228582 Today we're going to talk about the fear of confronting your own past with our guest Sarah Polley. 
Polley is an Oscar nominated filmmaker and actress who recently wrote a new book, called Run Towards the Danger: Confrontations with a Body of Memory. In her book, she explores the relationship between her past and present and how the two are in constant dialogue. 
In this episode we talk about: 

• The story of her concussion and the unusual advice she got from a specialist that became not just a path to recovery, but a sort of personal credo, "run toward the danger"
• What we often do with our stories of childhood shame, and the immense power of talking about it
• How she has come to stop seeing her anxiety as a stop sign
• Her argument that the advice to "listen to your body" is not always the best advice
• The liberating potential of intentionally making uncharacteristic decisions
• Her path to meditation and her current practice
• And the limits of her own "run towards the danger" mantra

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/sarah-polley-475]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/_Vh9ZTqg9LiplFpx0rB4aG00LoGMsNn1LVUt_7G699cMon, 11 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtOften, when you're afraid of something, the best advice is deeply counterintuitive, not to mention inconvenient: to turn toward the source of your fear. Today we're going to talk about the fear of confronting your own past with our guest Sarah... Today we're going to talk about the fear of confronting your own past with our guest Sarah Polley. 
Polley is an Oscar nominated filmmaker and actress who recently wrote a new book, called Run Towards the Danger: Confrontations with a Body of Memory. In her book, she explores the relationship between her past and present and how the two are in constant dialogue. 
In this episode we talk about: 

• The story of her concussion and the unusual advice she got from a specialist that became not just a path to recovery, but a sort of personal credo, "run toward the danger"
• What we often do with our stories of childhood shame, and the immense power of talking about it
• How she has come to stop seeing her anxiety as a stop sign
• Her argument that the advice to "listen to your body" is not always the best advice
• The liberating potential of intentionally making uncharacteristic decisions
• Her path to meditation and her current practice
• And the limits of her own "run towards the danger" mantra

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/sarah-polley-475]]>3891false475fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-opposite-of-depression-samantha-boardman--75228497 Depression is a debilitating problem both on an individual and a societal level and it has only gotten worse during the pandemic. According to the World Health Organization, depression is now one of the leading causes of disability on the planet. 
Our guest today Dr. Samantha Boardman is going to talk about what she calls the opposite of depression— something called positive psychiatry. This approach focuses on the positive things in the lives of her patients rather than just the pathologies. 
Boardman is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical College, which is also where she went to medical school and did her four year residency program. She later went back and got a Master's degree in Applied Positive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. She recently put out a book called Everyday Vitality: Turning Stress into Strength

In this episode we talked about:

• The 3 C's (factors contributing to vitality)
• The notion that our understanding of happiness does not have to be internally oriented
• How not all socializing is created equal
• Why identifying your values is important  
• The value of hobbies
• The flake factor
• And the value of failure 

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/samantha-boardman-473]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/fw5QGo-2WjnCzEOTOz4onzPHD2H1p8jyCcokWFOEeX8Wed, 06 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. Depression is a debilitating problem both on an individual and a societal level and it has only gotten worse during the pandemic.... Depression is a debilitating problem both on an individual and a societal level and it has only gotten worse during the pandemic. According to the World Health Organization, depression is now one of the leading causes of disability on the planet. 
Our guest today Dr. Samantha Boardman is going to talk about what she calls the opposite of depression— something called positive psychiatry. This approach focuses on the positive things in the lives of her patients rather than just the pathologies. 
Boardman is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical College, which is also where she went to medical school and did her four year residency program. She later went back and got a Master's degree in Applied Positive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. She recently put out a book called Everyday Vitality: Turning Stress into Strength

In this episode we talked about:

• The 3 C's (factors contributing to vitality)
• The notion that our understanding of happiness does not have to be internally oriented
• How not all socializing is created equal
• Why identifying your values is important  
• The value of hobbies
• The flake factor
• And the value of failure 

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/samantha-boardman-473]]>2342false473fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-a-buddhist-monk-deals-with-anxiety-yongey-mingyur-rinpoche--75228361 Anxiety has long been a massive societal issue that has spiked during the pandemic. In this episode, renowned Buddhist monk Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche talks in detail about how he personally works with anxiety and panic and the practices he draws upon when dealing with these states.  Mingyur began doing long retreats in his teens and now teaches all over the world. He's written the books The Joy of Living: Unlocking the Secret and Science of Happiness and In Love with the World: A Monk's Journey Through the Bardos of Living and Dying. He also oversees the Tergar Meditation Community, a global network of Buddhist meditation centers.  
In this episode we talk about: 

• Working with strong emotions using sound and the breath
• Deconstructing your reality to make it workable
• Understanding what awareness is in a Buddhist sense 
• How to make meditation free-range and available to you all times 
• The simple but also tricky advice of, "stop doing and just be" 
• When to take a step back or even take a break from meditation
• What Mingyur Rinpoche says is the true purpose of the practice.

This interview was recorded in person at the TED conference in April of 2022, where both Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche and Dan Harris spoke.
Full Shownotes:  https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/yongey-mingyur-rinpoche-472
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/6V5L10Z0o0UVLsniAvbUOzrLaXVouM8NYXLJe0It5KAMon, 04 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. Anxiety has long been a massive societal issue that has spiked during the pandemic. In this episode, renowned Buddhist monk Yongey... Anxiety has long been a massive societal issue that has spiked during the pandemic. In this episode, renowned Buddhist monk Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche talks in detail about how he personally works with anxiety and panic and the practices he draws upon when dealing with these states.  Mingyur began doing long retreats in his teens and now teaches all over the world. He's written the books The Joy of Living: Unlocking the Secret and Science of Happiness and In Love with the World: A Monk's Journey Through the Bardos of Living and Dying. He also oversees the Tergar Meditation Community, a global network of Buddhist meditation centers.  
In this episode we talk about: 

• Working with strong emotions using sound and the breath
• Deconstructing your reality to make it workable
• Understanding what awareness is in a Buddhist sense 
• How to make meditation free-range and available to you all times 
• The simple but also tricky advice of, "stop doing and just be" 
• When to take a step back or even take a break from meditation
• What Mingyur Rinpoche says is the true purpose of the practice.

This interview was recorded in person at the TED conference in April of 2022, where both Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche and Dan Harris spoke.
Full Shownotes:  https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/yongey-mingyur-rinpoche-472
]]>3256false472fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-episode-about-anger-jacoby-ballard--75228350 In this episode, the social justice educator and activist Jacoby Ballard talks about a universal, or near universal, issue: anger. And, he offers us two mental skills that can help channel anger into something even more powerful and effective. Those skills are forgiveness and equanimity. 
Ballard is a meditation and yoga teacher and the author of a new book called, A Queer Dharma: Yoga and Meditations for Liberation
Content Warnings: There are some brief references to sensitive topics, including trauma and suicide. 
In this episode we talk about: 

• How he went from an activist largely fueled by anger to a dharma teacher with a very different approach
• The sometimes useful role of anger in activism and the danger of being stuck in anger mode
• The subtle but powerful move of getting in touch with what is beneath our anger
• Using annoyance as a jumping off point for inner investigation
• Ways to work with anger and learning to discharge the energy in our body 
• Forgiveness, including forgiving ourselves
• Getting over our need to be right
• Equanimity, or as Jacoby calls it, his "tussle with equanimity"

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/jacoby-ballard-470]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/gQjrXnv7iqL-WBQvOO9wnRcddPWTlcqB9fy09M70qyYWed, 29 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- In this episode, the social justice educator and activist Jacoby Ballard talks about a universal, or near universal, issue:... In this episode, the social justice educator and activist Jacoby Ballard talks about a universal, or near universal, issue: anger. And, he offers us two mental skills that can help channel anger into something even more powerful and effective. Those skills are forgiveness and equanimity. 
Ballard is a meditation and yoga teacher and the author of a new book called, A Queer Dharma: Yoga and Meditations for Liberation
Content Warnings: There are some brief references to sensitive topics, including trauma and suicide. 
In this episode we talk about: 

• How he went from an activist largely fueled by anger to a dharma teacher with a very different approach
• The sometimes useful role of anger in activism and the danger of being stuck in anger mode
• The subtle but powerful move of getting in touch with what is beneath our anger
• Using annoyance as a jumping off point for inner investigation
• Ways to work with anger and learning to discharge the energy in our body 
• Forgiveness, including forgiving ourselves
• Getting over our need to be right
• Equanimity, or as Jacoby calls it, his "tussle with equanimity"

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/jacoby-ballard-470]]>4235false470fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-mystery-that-matters-anil-seth--75228552 How, on this planet, did we go from molten lava and shifting tectonic plates to sentient beings? How are you awake and aware right now? Who and where and what exactly is the "you" that is experiencing everything?
Guest Anil Seth says that exploring these questions can lead to real and radical changes in your life, including reducing your emotional reactivity.
Seth is a Professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience at the University of Sussex, Co-Director of the Sackler Centre for Consciousness Science and Editor-in-Chief of Neuroscience of Consciousness. His TED Talk on consciousness has been viewed over 13 million times. Most recently, he is the author of Being You: A New Science of Consciousness.
In this episode we talk about: 

• How brains give rise to consciousness 
• The bundle theory of self
• The comfort in thinking of the self as impermanent
• A new way to think about emotional states
• How Seth's personal experience with long COVID has changed his own sense of self
• The question of whether we have free will
• Whether machines can be conscious – and whether we should be afraid of artificial intelligence

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/anil-seth-469]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/t_Pblm7dH17e1omHlW4s0hE8DH5LthfsAQBDh5gJDGkMon, 27 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- How, on this planet, did we go from molten lava and shifting tectonic plates to sentient beings? How are you awake and aware... How, on this planet, did we go from molten lava and shifting tectonic plates to sentient beings? How are you awake and aware right now? Who and where and what exactly is the "you" that is experiencing everything?
Guest Anil Seth says that exploring these questions can lead to real and radical changes in your life, including reducing your emotional reactivity.
Seth is a Professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience at the University of Sussex, Co-Director of the Sackler Centre for Consciousness Science and Editor-in-Chief of Neuroscience of Consciousness. His TED Talk on consciousness has been viewed over 13 million times. Most recently, he is the author of Being You: A New Science of Consciousness.
In this episode we talk about: 

• How brains give rise to consciousness 
• The bundle theory of self
• The comfort in thinking of the self as impermanent
• A new way to think about emotional states
• How Seth's personal experience with long COVID has changed his own sense of self
• The question of whether we have free will
• Whether machines can be conscious – and whether we should be afraid of artificial intelligence

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/anil-seth-469]]>4608false469fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-ways-to-be-less-distracted-shaila-catherine--75228375 In this episode, Shaila Catherine outlines the Buddha's five strategies to help us tackle distractions, which can be applied to our meditation practice as well as other aspects of our lives.
Catherine is a dharma teacher whose latest book is called Beyond Distraction: Five Practical Ways to Focus the Mind. She is also the founder and principal teacher at Insight Meditation South Bay and has 40 years of practice, including nine years, cumulatively, of silent retreat. Her first TPH appearance, which we called How to Focus, aired in May 2021. 

In this episode we talk about: 

• The Buddha's struggles with distraction
• Shaila's attempts to make the teachings of the Buddha accessible to contemporary minds
• The importance of getting to know your own thought patterns
• The counterintuitive strategy of "avoid it, ignore it, forget it"
• Replacing seduction with mindfulness
• Developing a flexibility of mind
• Why we're vulnerable to our own tendencies when we're not mindful

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/shaila-catherine-467]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/xgjmgEyYrH0w0wm-A1gVkoQPHJvSqz3Galtkj4rCXesWed, 22 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- One of the most common and insidious complaints of meditators is distraction, which can be a frustrating and difficult obstacle.... In this episode, Shaila Catherine outlines the Buddha's five strategies to help us tackle distractions, which can be applied to our meditation practice as well as other aspects of our lives.
Catherine is a dharma teacher whose latest book is called Beyond Distraction: Five Practical Ways to Focus the Mind. She is also the founder and principal teacher at Insight Meditation South Bay and has 40 years of practice, including nine years, cumulatively, of silent retreat. Her first TPH appearance, which we called How to Focus, aired in May 2021. 

In this episode we talk about: 

• The Buddha's struggles with distraction
• Shaila's attempts to make the teachings of the Buddha accessible to contemporary minds
• The importance of getting to know your own thought patterns
• The counterintuitive strategy of "avoid it, ignore it, forget it"
• Replacing seduction with mindfulness
• Developing a flexibility of mind
• Why we're vulnerable to our own tendencies when we're not mindful

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/shaila-catherine-467]]>4156false467fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-handling-uncertainty-maya-shankar--75228517 In this episode, we talk to Maya Shankar about how to get better at dealing with change and to stop seeking what scientists call "cognitive closure."
Shankar is a former Senior Advisor in the Obama White House, where she founded and served as Chair of the White House Behavioral Science Team. She also served as the first Behavioral Science Advisor to the United Nations, and is currently a Senior Director of Behavioral Economics at Google. She is the host of the Pushkin Industries podcast A Slight Change of Plans, which was named Best Show of the Year in 2021 by Apple. 

In this episode we talk about: 

• Why humans are so uncomfortable with uncertainty and change
• What a behavioral scientist actually does in the world
• Why even the host of a podcast about change isn't immune to the uncertainties of life 
• The benefits of cultivating a more malleable sense of self
• Why humans are such bad forecasters
• The importance of auditing yourself when you're undergoing a big change
• How to take advantage of big reset moments
• The concept of cognitive closure and why encouraging an open mind can make us more resilient  

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/maya-shankar-466]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/PwDt20R7jXn5AW-9mUUqU-UK9mA_bfopu_RTlxb8troMon, 20 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- It seems like a design flaw in our species that we live in a world of constant change yet most of us are not comfortable with... In this episode, we talk to Maya Shankar about how to get better at dealing with change and to stop seeking what scientists call "cognitive closure."
Shankar is a former Senior Advisor in the Obama White House, where she founded and served as Chair of the White House Behavioral Science Team. She also served as the first Behavioral Science Advisor to the United Nations, and is currently a Senior Director of Behavioral Economics at Google. She is the host of the Pushkin Industries podcast A Slight Change of Plans, which was named Best Show of the Year in 2021 by Apple. 

In this episode we talk about: 

• Why humans are so uncomfortable with uncertainty and change
• What a behavioral scientist actually does in the world
• Why even the host of a podcast about change isn't immune to the uncertainties of life 
• The benefits of cultivating a more malleable sense of self
• Why humans are such bad forecasters
• The importance of auditing yourself when you're undergoing a big change
• How to take advantage of big reset moments
• The concept of cognitive closure and why encouraging an open mind can make us more resilient  

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/maya-shankar-466]]>3570false466fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-keep-friendships-from-imploding-esther-perel--75228317 "The quality of your relationships determines the quality of your life."  These words from the legendary Esther Perel have the power to genuinely change your outlook on life. But while it's easy to hear them and immediately have your mind go to family relationships or romantic relationships, today we're going to talk about friendships. Friendships can be massive contributors to mental health. They can also, when they go pear-shaped, be the source of abundant misery.  Today's guest is the legendary Esther Perel. Her resume is beyond impressive: She is a psychotherapist and New York Times bestselling author of books such as Mating in Captivity. Her TED talk has attracted more than 30 million views. She is fluent in nine languages. She is the host of the popular podcasts Where Should We Begin? and How's Work? And her latest project is called Where Should We Begin - A Game of Stories with Esther Perel.  In this episode we talk about: 

• How the pandemic has impacted our friendships
• Esther's contention that "love and commitment and intimacy don't just belong to the world of romantic couples"
• What makes friendship unique, in good ways and tricky ways
• What to consider when determining whether to confront a difficulty in a friendship
• How to conduct a self-assessment of yourself as a friend
• How systematic we should be about cultivating and maintaining our friendships
• How to reconnect with friends authentically
• Whether or not we can have platonic friendships across the gender spectrum
• How to handle friendships when you're in a romantic relationship, including friendships you share, friendships with those with whom your partner doesn't get along, and friendships with exes

Content warning: There are some brief references to sensitive topics, including suicide.  *Esther Perel invites you and a colleague to apply for a session with her that will be part of the new season of her podcast How's Work? Her team is looking for work pairs, co-founders, colleagues, managers, or any combination to join her for a session to explore the future of work together. Apply here.

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/esther-perel-464]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/UKMD-ucbtIo2HCJqpmiYXdV1j-jpU1KFiEZYR02K0CEWed, 15 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- "The quality of your relationships determines the quality of your life."  These words from the legendary Esther Perel have the... "The quality of your relationships determines the quality of your life."  These words from the legendary Esther Perel have the power to genuinely change your outlook on life. But while it's easy to hear them and immediately have your mind go to family relationships or romantic relationships, today we're going to talk about friendships. Friendships can be massive contributors to mental health. They can also, when they go pear-shaped, be the source of abundant misery.  Today's guest is the legendary Esther Perel. Her resume is beyond impressive: She is a psychotherapist and New York Times bestselling author of books such as Mating in Captivity. Her TED talk has attracted more than 30 million views. She is fluent in nine languages. She is the host of the popular podcasts Where Should We Begin? and How's Work? And her latest project is called Where Should We Begin - A Game of Stories with Esther Perel.  In this episode we talk about: 

• How the pandemic has impacted our friendships
• Esther's contention that "love and commitment and intimacy don't just belong to the world of romantic couples"
• What makes friendship unique, in good ways and tricky ways
• What to consider when determining whether to confront a difficulty in a friendship
• How to conduct a self-assessment of yourself as a friend
• How systematic we should be about cultivating and maintaining our friendships
• How to reconnect with friends authentically
• Whether or not we can have platonic friendships across the gender spectrum
• How to handle friendships when you're in a romantic relationship, including friendships you share, friendships with those with whom your partner doesn't get along, and friendships with exes

Content warning: There are some brief references to sensitive topics, including suicide.  *Esther Perel invites you and a colleague to apply for a session with her that will be part of the new season of her podcast How's Work? Her team is looking for work pairs, co-founders, colleagues, managers, or any combination to join her for a session to explore the future of work together. Apply here.

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/esther-perel-464]]>3051false464fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/solutions-to-all-of-your-moral-dilemmas-michael-schur--75228412 Life is filled with all kinds of moral dilemmas— from the mundane to the momentous. Should I lie and tell my friend that I like her ugly shirt? Can I still enjoy great art if it was created by terrible people? How much money should I give to charity? Ultimately, does anything we do even matter?
In today's conversation, television writer and producer, Michael Schur helps us to navigate our moral dilemmas and answer some of these difficult questions. 
Schur is best known for creating and co-creating such shows as Parks and Recreation, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Good Place, and Rutherford Falls. Additionally, he has worked on shows like The Office, Master of None, The Comeback, and Hacks. He is also the Author of How to Be Perfect: The Correct Answer to Every Moral Question. 
In this episode we talk about: 

• What got him started on the road to reading philosophy and studying ethics
• The so-called "trolley problem"
• Trusting your gut
• Natural states of virtue
• The evolutionary advantages of virtue
• And how white lies can be beneficial in a complicated and messy society

This interview was recorded in person at the TED conference in April of 2022, where both Michael Schur and Dan Harris spoke.
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/michael-schur-463]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/AIJ6wO21Ojgo_huiU5cDWf3me8RTdlfLG-NJIccCzf0Mon, 13 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Life is filled with all kinds of moral dilemmas— from the mundane to the momentous. Should I lie and tell my friend that I... Life is filled with all kinds of moral dilemmas— from the mundane to the momentous. Should I lie and tell my friend that I like her ugly shirt? Can I still enjoy great art if it was created by terrible people? How much money should I give to charity? Ultimately, does anything we do even matter?
In today's conversation, television writer and producer, Michael Schur helps us to navigate our moral dilemmas and answer some of these difficult questions. 
Schur is best known for creating and co-creating such shows as Parks and Recreation, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Good Place, and Rutherford Falls. Additionally, he has worked on shows like The Office, Master of None, The Comeback, and Hacks. He is also the Author of How to Be Perfect: The Correct Answer to Every Moral Question. 
In this episode we talk about: 

• What got him started on the road to reading philosophy and studying ethics
• The so-called "trolley problem"
• Trusting your gut
• Natural states of virtue
• The evolutionary advantages of virtue
• And how white lies can be beneficial in a complicated and messy society

This interview was recorded in person at the TED conference in April of 2022, where both Michael Schur and Dan Harris spoke.
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/michael-schur-463]]>3337false463fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-emotional-intelligence-daniel-goleman--75228429 In this episode, Daniel Goleman talks about the four components of emotional intelligence and how we can develop these skills in our daily lives.  
Golman is a Harvard-trained psychologist who, along with other contemplative luminaries such as Joseph Goldstein, Sharon Salzberg and Jon Kabat-Zinn, went to Asia and discovered meditation in the 1960s— making it a huge part of their lives and careers. 
In this episode we talk about: 

• The four components of emotional intelligence, how to develop them, and why these skills matter so much during the middle of a pandemic 
• Empathy and relationship management in the age of zoom
• The "marshmallow test" and impulse control
• A phenomenon he calls, "amygdala hijacks"
• Why so many Jewish kids in the sixties and seventies got turned on to Buddhism  

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/daniel-goleman-repost

]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/CUzGO99NrWTVadvfvKDSdDp8OjGTOno2HWglqcmnCNUWed, 08 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- How much would your relationships improve if you could up your emotional intelligence game? That phrase, "emotional... In this episode, Daniel Goleman talks about the four components of emotional intelligence and how we can develop these skills in our daily lives.  
Golman is a Harvard-trained psychologist who, along with other contemplative luminaries such as Joseph Goldstein, Sharon Salzberg and Jon Kabat-Zinn, went to Asia and discovered meditation in the 1960s— making it a huge part of their lives and careers. 
In this episode we talk about: 

• The four components of emotional intelligence, how to develop them, and why these skills matter so much during the middle of a pandemic 
• Empathy and relationship management in the age of zoom
• The "marshmallow test" and impulse control
• A phenomenon he calls, "amygdala hijacks"
• Why so many Jewish kids in the sixties and seventies got turned on to Buddhism  

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/daniel-goleman-repost

]]>3449false307fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-ways-not-to-be-owned-by-your-sh-t-susan-david--75228221 Guest Susan David says that these discomforts are the price of admission to being alive and offers an approach called emotional agility as a way to navigate them. 
Susan David, Ph.D. is a psychologist at Harvard Medical School and author of a book called Emotional Agility. Her TED Talk on the subject has been viewed more than eight million times. 
In this episode we talk about: 

• Her definition of emotional agility 
• The four skills of emotional agility
• Why she says our emotions are data, not directives
• How to move skillfully through a world that "conspires against us seeing ourselves"
• How to avoid emotional "fusion"
• The power of tiny tweaks
• And "emotional granularity"— what it is, why it matters and how to practice it 

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/susan-david-461]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/dct182cegZsJiLPWmITtS8pJcW2bIFP4p_7KEFunxfEMon, 06 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- It's completely natural when dealing with anxiety, depression, anger, shame, or any other unpleasant emotion, to just want it to... Guest Susan David says that these discomforts are the price of admission to being alive and offers an approach called emotional agility as a way to navigate them. 
Susan David, Ph.D. is a psychologist at Harvard Medical School and author of a book called Emotional Agility. Her TED Talk on the subject has been viewed more than eight million times. 
In this episode we talk about: 

• Her definition of emotional agility 
• The four skills of emotional agility
• Why she says our emotions are data, not directives
• How to move skillfully through a world that "conspires against us seeing ourselves"
• How to avoid emotional "fusion"
• The power of tiny tweaks
• And "emotional granularity"— what it is, why it matters and how to practice it 

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/susan-david-461]]>3527false461fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-ways-to-get-over-yourself-pascal-auclair--75228534 In this episode guest Pascal Auclair talks about how we can unlock this suffering through the use of a foundational Buddhist list called the five aggregates. 
Pascal Auclair has been immersed in Buddhist practice and study since 1997. He has been mentored by Joseph Goldstein and Jack Kornfield at the Insight Meditation Society (IMS) in Massachusetts and Spirit Rock Meditation Center in California, where he is now enjoying teaching retreats. Pascal teaches in North America and in Europe. He is a co-founder of True North Insight and one of their guiding teachers.
In this episode we talk about: 

• How the five aggregates got Auclair hooked on Buddhist practice and philosophy
• The five aggregates as a way to work with difficulty
• Living with the non-negotiable prospect of dying
• Paying attention to pleasant, unpleasant and neutral feeling tone
• Meditation training as a way to understand that experiences are conditional

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/pascal-auclair-459]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/V2ziKfMhGVYykkQaQYJyswW6k5nwaIS2k-ZFS7s2gQoWed, 01 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtThe phrase, "Get over yourself" is often used in a flippant way, but it's actually speaking to a deep human need to get out of our heads and off our own backs. At a fundamental level, this is what Buddhism is all about— seeing through the illusion of... In this episode guest Pascal Auclair talks about how we can unlock this suffering through the use of a foundational Buddhist list called the five aggregates. 
Pascal Auclair has been immersed in Buddhist practice and study since 1997. He has been mentored by Joseph Goldstein and Jack Kornfield at the Insight Meditation Society (IMS) in Massachusetts and Spirit Rock Meditation Center in California, where he is now enjoying teaching retreats. Pascal teaches in North America and in Europe. He is a co-founder of True North Insight and one of their guiding teachers.
In this episode we talk about: 

• How the five aggregates got Auclair hooked on Buddhist practice and philosophy
• The five aggregates as a way to work with difficulty
• Living with the non-negotiable prospect of dying
• Paying attention to pleasant, unpleasant and neutral feeling tone
• Meditation training as a way to understand that experiences are conditional

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/pascal-auclair-459]]>4274false459fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-don-t-have-to-be-miserable-while-doing-important-work-adrienne-maree-brown--75228604 In this episode, author adrienne maree brown explores the importance of pleasure and how it changes your experience of the world. 
adrienne maree brown is the writer-in-residence at the Emergent Strategy Ideation Institute, and author of Grievers (the first novella in a trilogy on the Black Dawn imprint), Holding Change: The Way of Emergent Strategy Facilitation and Mediation, We Will Not Cancel Us and Other Dreams of Transformative Justice, Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good, Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds and the co-editor of Octavia's Brood: Science Fiction from Social Justice Movements and How to Get Stupid White Men Out of Office. She is the cohost of the How to Survive the End of the World, Octavia's Parables and Emergent Strategy podcasts. adrienne is rooted in Detroit.
In this conversation we talked about:

• What is pleasure activism
• The role of sex and drugs
• Why we should say yes more
• How to be in touch with our sense of "enough"
• The role of gratitude 
• The line between commitment and detachment
• How she defines authentic happiness
• Her self-description as "a recovering self-righteous organizer," and why self-righteousness actually leads to powerlessness

Content Warning: Discussions of sex and drugs. 
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/adrienne-maree-brown-458
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/BYFNMRFDwmZ1Ph0A5wlpj-JSlQ-DV2SE2ngT3B1M1rMMon, 30 May 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtOur culture has oddly conflicting views about pleasure.  In this episode, author adrienne maree brown explores the importance of pleasure and how it changes your experience of the world.  adrienne maree brown is the writer-in-residence at the... In this episode, author adrienne maree brown explores the importance of pleasure and how it changes your experience of the world. 
adrienne maree brown is the writer-in-residence at the Emergent Strategy Ideation Institute, and author of Grievers (the first novella in a trilogy on the Black Dawn imprint), Holding Change: The Way of Emergent Strategy Facilitation and Mediation, We Will Not Cancel Us and Other Dreams of Transformative Justice, Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good, Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds and the co-editor of Octavia's Brood: Science Fiction from Social Justice Movements and How to Get Stupid White Men Out of Office. She is the cohost of the How to Survive the End of the World, Octavia's Parables and Emergent Strategy podcasts. adrienne is rooted in Detroit.
In this conversation we talked about:

• What is pleasure activism
• The role of sex and drugs
• Why we should say yes more
• How to be in touch with our sense of "enough"
• The role of gratitude 
• The line between commitment and detachment
• How she defines authentic happiness
• Her self-description as "a recovering self-righteous organizer," and why self-righteousness actually leads to powerlessness

Content Warning: Discussions of sex and drugs. 
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/adrienne-maree-brown-458
]]>4460false458fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/time-management-for-mortals-oliver-burkeman--75228449 In this episode, author and recovering time management junkie, Oliver Burkeman  encourages us to stop scrambling to fit it all in by exploring the relationship between our mortality and getting things done. 
Oliver Burkeman is the author of Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals. Former guest Adam Grant has called it, "The most important book ever written about time management." This is Oliver's second appearance on the show. Burkeman joined us on the show a few years ago to talk about his other book, The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking. He also writes a bi-weekly email newsletter called The Imperfectionist.
In this conversation, we talk about: 

• Why accepting mortality is a crucial step in improving our relationship to time
• His conviction that it's not about being more efficient. It's about knowing what to neglect
• Patience as a superpower and the impatience spiral
• The benefits of burning bridges
• Becoming a better procrastinator
• The benefits of rest
• What he calls "cosmic insignificance therapy"
• Practical tips, such as the "fixed volume approach to productivity," the value of serialization, and strategic underachievement. 

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/oliver-burkeman-456]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/YdnelRGOvs_GG4kJcbWSMkXN3AveSn50ucy_OKfyNPIWed, 25 May 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtIn a culture that values persistent productivity, one can be left feeling chronically behind.  In this episode, author and recovering time management junkie, Oliver Burkeman  encourages us to stop scrambling to fit it all in by exploring the... In this episode, author and recovering time management junkie, Oliver Burkeman  encourages us to stop scrambling to fit it all in by exploring the relationship between our mortality and getting things done. 
Oliver Burkeman is the author of Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals. Former guest Adam Grant has called it, "The most important book ever written about time management." This is Oliver's second appearance on the show. Burkeman joined us on the show a few years ago to talk about his other book, The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking. He also writes a bi-weekly email newsletter called The Imperfectionist.
In this conversation, we talk about: 

• Why accepting mortality is a crucial step in improving our relationship to time
• His conviction that it's not about being more efficient. It's about knowing what to neglect
• Patience as a superpower and the impatience spiral
• The benefits of burning bridges
• Becoming a better procrastinator
• The benefits of rest
• What he calls "cosmic insignificance therapy"
• Practical tips, such as the "fixed volume approach to productivity," the value of serialization, and strategic underachievement. 

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/oliver-burkeman-456]]>4172false456fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-likeability-trap-alicia-menendez--75228413 In this conversation, we talk about: 

• The aforementioned likability trap
• The structural imbalance in feedback for women and men in the workplace
• The things for men to consider as they engage with women in the workplace

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/alicia-menendez-212]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/s3z8c082PbhESfig_i4Gt3OethoIoWUiW0jh-JzG-RUMon, 23 May 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. Our guest this week is Alicia Menendez, an award-winning journalist, who finds herself in a common position for many women: caring... In this conversation, we talk about: 

• The aforementioned likability trap
• The structural imbalance in feedback for women and men in the workplace
• The things for men to consider as they engage with women in the workplace

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/alicia-menendez-212]]>3936false212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-ace-therapist-gives-dan-a-run-for-his-money-dr-jacob-ham--75228593 Sometimes part of healing trauma means learning how to be human. 
This episode is the last episode of our Mental Health Reboot series to mark Mental Health Awareness Month. Dr. Jacob Ham, who was introduced in Stephanie Foo's episode earlier this week, helped Stephanie through her case of complex PTSD and discusses how to live with the hardest things that have happened to you. 
Dr. Ham is the Director of the Center for Child Trauma and Resilience and Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He sees children, youth, adults, and families across the age range and for a variety of issues. 
In this episode we talk about: 

• What Dr. Ham says may be the "most important thing he's discovered" as a therapist
• Why he shuts down his clients' attempts to intellectualize their experiences
• Kairos versus kronos 
• Why Dr. Ham says the Incredible Hulk is so important to him
• The concept of mentalization
• What it means to love exquisitely
• And whether or not we have to learn to love ourselves before we can learn to love others

Content Warning: Explicit language.
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/jacob-ham-453]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/6151D7mQqLHVK0oipL6TsY_GZW0PSkQgBNKK23vV7IwWed, 18 May 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Sometimes part of healing trauma means learning how to be human.  This episode is the last episode of our Mental Health... Sometimes part of healing trauma means learning how to be human. 
This episode is the last episode of our Mental Health Reboot series to mark Mental Health Awareness Month. Dr. Jacob Ham, who was introduced in Stephanie Foo's episode earlier this week, helped Stephanie through her case of complex PTSD and discusses how to live with the hardest things that have happened to you. 
Dr. Ham is the Director of the Center for Child Trauma and Resilience and Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He sees children, youth, adults, and families across the age range and for a variety of issues. 
In this episode we talk about: 

• What Dr. Ham says may be the "most important thing he's discovered" as a therapist
• Why he shuts down his clients' attempts to intellectualize their experiences
• Kairos versus kronos 
• Why Dr. Ham says the Incredible Hulk is so important to him
• The concept of mentalization
• What it means to love exquisitely
• And whether or not we have to learn to love ourselves before we can learn to love others

Content Warning: Explicit language.
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/jacob-ham-453]]>4080false453fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-live-with-the-worst-things-that-ever-happened-to-you-stephanie-foo--75228590 We've all had difficult, and sometimes horrible things happen to us. 
While some people may be luckier than others, it's rare that anyone goes unscathed. This episode is part of our Mental Health Reboot series to mark Mental Health Awareness Month. 
In this episode, Stephanie Foo shares her story of being diagnosed with complex PTSD and how she learned to process her trauma and live with her past. The result of her journey is a new book called What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma. 
Stephanie Foo is a journalist and radio producer. Her previous work includes This American Life, The Cut, Reply All, and 99% Invisible. Her writing has been featured in The New York Times and Vox. 
In this conversation we talk about: 

• The various therapies, meditation styles, and wellness modalities Stephanie explored to help process her trauma
• What actually worked for her, and how it might be relevant to other survivors
• Shame, gratitude, and self-love
• Her transformative work with Dr. Jacob Ham, who will be featured in another episode this week. 

Content Warnings: Discussions of trauma and abuse, references to addiction and mental health challenges. Explicit language. 
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/stephanie-foo-452
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/RpiHgQeA8X_1k4gELFr7-Gf6HmyY8wOA1Yv9jTZFasUMon, 16 May 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- We've all had difficult, and sometimes horrible things happen to us.  While some people may be luckier than others, it's... We've all had difficult, and sometimes horrible things happen to us. 
While some people may be luckier than others, it's rare that anyone goes unscathed. This episode is part of our Mental Health Reboot series to mark Mental Health Awareness Month. 
In this episode, Stephanie Foo shares her story of being diagnosed with complex PTSD and how she learned to process her trauma and live with her past. The result of her journey is a new book called What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma. 
Stephanie Foo is a journalist and radio producer. Her previous work includes This American Life, The Cut, Reply All, and 99% Invisible. Her writing has been featured in The New York Times and Vox. 
In this conversation we talk about: 

• The various therapies, meditation styles, and wellness modalities Stephanie explored to help process her trauma
• What actually worked for her, and how it might be relevant to other survivors
• Shame, gratitude, and self-love
• Her transformative work with Dr. Jacob Ham, who will be featured in another episode this week. 

Content Warnings: Discussions of trauma and abuse, references to addiction and mental health challenges. Explicit language. 
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/stephanie-foo-452
]]>2994true452fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-loss-and-recovery-mary-frances-o-connor--75228440 Very few of us will live a life without loss. 
As part of our Mental Health Reboot series in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, this week's episodes talk a lot about grieving. Mary-Frances O'Connor, an expert in bereavement research, explores the science of how we grieve and experience loss, whether it's a job or a loved one. 
Mary-Frances O'Connor is an Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of Arizona, where she is also the Director of Clinical Training. And she is the author of a book called The Grieving Brain.
In this episode we talk about: 

• The distinction between grief and grieving
• How her Buddhist practice has influenced her understanding of grief
• Whether or not we can ever quote/unquote "get over it"
• Why she argues for "a really big toolkit of coping strategies" 
• How to understand the work of Elizabeth Kübler-Ross today
• What grieving looks like in a pandemic
• What to say to people who are grieving
• The new diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder

Content Warning: Brief mention of suicide. 
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/mary-frances-oconnor-450
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/WCJEMOTjV5DAOIlbOGmaa371KbATA20iZOx10wJQPR8Wed, 11 May 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Very few of us will live a life without loss.  As part of our Mental Health Reboot series in recognition of Mental Health... Very few of us will live a life without loss. 
As part of our Mental Health Reboot series in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, this week's episodes talk a lot about grieving. Mary-Frances O'Connor, an expert in bereavement research, explores the science of how we grieve and experience loss, whether it's a job or a loved one. 
Mary-Frances O'Connor is an Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of Arizona, where she is also the Director of Clinical Training. And she is the author of a book called The Grieving Brain.
In this episode we talk about: 

• The distinction between grief and grieving
• How her Buddhist practice has influenced her understanding of grief
• Whether or not we can ever quote/unquote "get over it"
• Why she argues for "a really big toolkit of coping strategies" 
• How to understand the work of Elizabeth Kübler-Ross today
• What grieving looks like in a pandemic
• What to say to people who are grieving
• The new diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder

Content Warning: Brief mention of suicide. 
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/mary-frances-oconnor-450
]]>4002false450fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jonathan-van-ness-on-shame-shopping-bodies-and-hope--75228581 Guest Jonathan Van Ness says that the key is to stay curious and focus on happiness and joy, even if it's just in a tiny corner.
Jonathan Van Ness is a hairstylist by trade and best known as one of the hosts of the Netflix series Queer Eye. He is also the author of Love That Story and the New York Times bestselling memoir Over the Top, and the host of the podcast Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness. 
In this episode we talk about: 

• The universality of processing grief
• What a "window of tolerance" means 
• Getting curious about shame
• Body dysmorphia
• JVN's complex and contradictory feelings about shopping
• What "parts therapy" or Internal Family Systems therapy is
• Setting boundaries
• Connecting and cultivating joy 

Content Warning: Explicit language and mentions of sexual abuse, substance amuse, body dysmorphia, and references to sex.

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/jonathan-van-ness-447]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/vyJgqcb21DbJfH8YApNr8xzRELl0UldMJ-3ZwXLL880Mon, 09 May 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtHow do you find hope in a lifetime that has experienced more trauma than most?  Guest Jonathan Van Ness says that the key is to stay curious and focus on happiness and joy, even if it's just in a tiny corner. Jonathan Van Ness is a hairstylist by... Guest Jonathan Van Ness says that the key is to stay curious and focus on happiness and joy, even if it's just in a tiny corner.
Jonathan Van Ness is a hairstylist by trade and best known as one of the hosts of the Netflix series Queer Eye. He is also the author of Love That Story and the New York Times bestselling memoir Over the Top, and the host of the podcast Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness. 
In this episode we talk about: 

• The universality of processing grief
• What a "window of tolerance" means 
• Getting curious about shame
• Body dysmorphia
• JVN's complex and contradictory feelings about shopping
• What "parts therapy" or Internal Family Systems therapy is
• Setting boundaries
• Connecting and cultivating joy 

Content Warning: Explicit language and mentions of sexual abuse, substance amuse, body dysmorphia, and references to sex.

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/jonathan-van-ness-447]]>2649true447fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/loss-is-inevitable-here-s-how-to-handle-it-kathryn-schulz--75228405 There is an unstoppable flow of gain and loss within our lives. 
Processing this flow helps us to develop equanimity. In this conversation, Pulitzer Prize-winner and New Yorker staff writer Kathryn Schulz discusses her new book Lost and Found: A Memoir, in which she explores experiencing both a huge loss anda huge gain, and how to live in a world where both happiness and pain commingle. 
In this episode we talk about: 

• How humans experience grief
• A gift you can give to the grieving
• Why she loves the clichés that remind us to enjoy the moment
• Her broad understanding of the term "loss"
• Why the key word in 'lost and found' is "and" 
• What she's learned about compromising in relationships

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/kathryn-schulz-449]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/QlkaS5Lnq9l-5Sr_yYLdC1O-mgbzGhO6X6A3YikHaQUMon, 09 May 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- There is an unstoppable flow of gain and loss within our lives.  Processing this flow helps us to develop equanimity. In... There is an unstoppable flow of gain and loss within our lives. 
Processing this flow helps us to develop equanimity. In this conversation, Pulitzer Prize-winner and New Yorker staff writer Kathryn Schulz discusses her new book Lost and Found: A Memoir, in which she explores experiencing both a huge loss anda huge gain, and how to live in a world where both happiness and pain commingle. 
In this episode we talk about: 

• How humans experience grief
• A gift you can give to the grieving
• Why she loves the clichés that remind us to enjoy the moment
• Her broad understanding of the term "loss"
• Why the key word in 'lost and found' is "and" 
• What she's learned about compromising in relationships

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/kathryn-schulz-449]]>3583false449fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-hope-jacqueline-mattis--75228584 In this episode from the archives, Rutgers University clinical psychologist Dr. Jacqueline Mattis discusses hope from a scientific perspective and how we can cultivate it. 
Dr. Mattis, who is also a Dean of faculty at Rutgers, did not start her career wanting to study hope. She started out studying spirituality and religiosity, specifically concentrating her field work and interviews in African-American and Afri-Caribbean urban communities. She wanted to know why people living under high stress conditions so often choose to be good and compassionate. And that research ultimately led her to hope.


In this episode we talk about: 

• How her family history influenced her relationship to optimism and faith 
• The difference between spirituality and religiosity 
• The benefits of hope and skills to cultivate it
• The ways hope can go wrong
• And the benefits of denial

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/jacqueline-mattis-340-repost]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/w4TL7F9Qcq_ab7MwQNPpxQDf7StTK5d7ao6oZr5zQFcWed, 04 May 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- How does hope work?  In this episode from the archives, Rutgers University clinical psychologist... In this episode from the archives, Rutgers University clinical psychologist Dr. Jacqueline Mattis discusses hope from a scientific perspective and how we can cultivate it. 
Dr. Mattis, who is also a Dean of faculty at Rutgers, did not start her career wanting to study hope. She started out studying spirituality and religiosity, specifically concentrating her field work and interviews in African-American and Afri-Caribbean urban communities. She wanted to know why people living under high stress conditions so often choose to be good and compassionate. And that research ultimately led her to hope.


In this episode we talk about: 

• How her family history influenced her relationship to optimism and faith 
• The difference between spirituality and religiosity 
• The benefits of hope and skills to cultivate it
• The ways hope can go wrong
• And the benefits of denial

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/jacqueline-mattis-340-repost]]>4152false340fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-sleep-dr-sara-mednick--75228379 Dr. Sara Mednick, is a cognitive neuroscientist at the University of California, Irvine, and the author of the new book The Power of the Downstate. This episode is part of our month-long "Mental Health Reboot" series to mark Mental Health Awareness Month. 
According to her research, Dr. Mednick says that we need to take a more holistic approach to getting better sleep, and that sleep is just one of the ways that our bodies rest and restore.  
In this conversation, we talk about:

• The nuances of napping
• Dr. Mednick's definition of the "downstate"
• Whether there are practices that can compensate for poor sleep
• Why heart rate variability is an important measurement of health
• Why sex is so helpful for sleep
• And when to take melatonin to best effect

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/sara-mednick-445
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/jYSTIh2XVdKN9-FVGViNqGPdsSV7PqZ76dgA3FHdRZYWed, 27 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- If you're trying to improve your sleep, thinking about doing so right before you get into bed might not be the best approach. ... Dr. Sara Mednick, is a cognitive neuroscientist at the University of California, Irvine, and the author of the new book The Power of the Downstate. This episode is part of our month-long "Mental Health Reboot" series to mark Mental Health Awareness Month. 
According to her research, Dr. Mednick says that we need to take a more holistic approach to getting better sleep, and that sleep is just one of the ways that our bodies rest and restore.  
In this conversation, we talk about:

• The nuances of napping
• Dr. Mednick's definition of the "downstate"
• Whether there are practices that can compensate for poor sleep
• Why heart rate variability is an important measurement of health
• Why sex is so helpful for sleep
• And when to take melatonin to best effect

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/sara-mednick-445
]]>3166false445fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-sleep-better-diane-macedo--75228553 Guest Diane Macedo launched a very detailed personal investigation in order to fix her sleeping habits and joins us for the first episode of a month-long "Mental Health Reboot" series we're doing to mark Mental Health Awareness Month. 
Diane Macedo is the author of the new book The Sleep Fix: Practical, Proven, and Surprising Solutions for Insomnia, Snoring, Shift Work, and More. As an ABC News anchor and correspondent, she appears on Good Morning America, World News Tonight, and Nightline. She's also the daytime anchor for ABC News Live. 
In this episode we talk about: 

• Key signs that you're not getting enough sleep
• Do sleeping pills really work
• When and how to find a sleep specialist
• How to deal with performance anxiety around sleep 
• The difference between sleep deprivation and insomnia
• Mindfulness and sleep
• And the biggest sleep myths

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/diane-macedo-444
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/96nRzkWEojRZpTptP2Btz_3WX1vBQ4qmx9AmzZPMICMMon, 25 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Sleep may be the apex predator of healthy habits, so why are so many of us getting terrible sleep?  Guest Diane Macedo... Guest Diane Macedo launched a very detailed personal investigation in order to fix her sleeping habits and joins us for the first episode of a month-long "Mental Health Reboot" series we're doing to mark Mental Health Awareness Month. 
Diane Macedo is the author of the new book The Sleep Fix: Practical, Proven, and Surprising Solutions for Insomnia, Snoring, Shift Work, and More. As an ABC News anchor and correspondent, she appears on Good Morning America, World News Tonight, and Nightline. She's also the daytime anchor for ABC News Live. 
In this episode we talk about: 

• Key signs that you're not getting enough sleep
• Do sleeping pills really work
• When and how to find a sleep specialist
• How to deal with performance anxiety around sleep 
• The difference between sleep deprivation and insomnia
• Mindfulness and sleep
• And the biggest sleep myths

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/diane-macedo-444
]]>3846false444fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/get-happier-without-losing-your-edge-kamala-masters--75228466 Guest Kamala Masters was one of the teachers at Dan's first ever meditation retreat. In this episode she dives into how to develop equanimity and shares her story of learning how to practice meditation during her everyday life while raising three children on her own. 
Kamala Masters has been meditating since the 1970s, first with Anagarika Munindra, who was Joseph Goldstein's first teacher, and then with the Burmese master Sayadaw U Pandita with whom she twice temporarily ordained as a Buddhist nun. More recently, she's been training with another Burmese master we've talked about here on the show, Sayadaw U Tejaniya. She is a Guiding Teacher at the Insight Meditation Society, and the co-founder of the Vipassana Metta Foundation, which developed the Maui Dharma Sanctuary.
In this conversation we talk about: 

• What is equanimity?
• The most common misconception about equanimity
• The near and far enemies of equanimity 
• The power and limitations of setting intentions

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/kamala-masters-442]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Ev6Eq9aEp-OSC6dv69pvIh62Q4KDnH8fqMqACa9mYbAWed, 20 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtCan you become happier, more balanced, and practice equanimity without losing your edge?  Guest Kamala Masters was one of the teachers at Dan's first ever meditation retreat. In this episode she dives into how to develop equanimity and shares her... Guest Kamala Masters was one of the teachers at Dan's first ever meditation retreat. In this episode she dives into how to develop equanimity and shares her story of learning how to practice meditation during her everyday life while raising three children on her own. 
Kamala Masters has been meditating since the 1970s, first with Anagarika Munindra, who was Joseph Goldstein's first teacher, and then with the Burmese master Sayadaw U Pandita with whom she twice temporarily ordained as a Buddhist nun. More recently, she's been training with another Burmese master we've talked about here on the show, Sayadaw U Tejaniya. She is a Guiding Teacher at the Insight Meditation Society, and the co-founder of the Vipassana Metta Foundation, which developed the Maui Dharma Sanctuary.
In this conversation we talk about: 

• What is equanimity?
• The most common misconception about equanimity
• The near and far enemies of equanimity 
• The power and limitations of setting intentions

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/kamala-masters-442]]>3515true442fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-thing-most-men-won-t-talk-about-aaron-flores--75228381 We take a deep dive into this topic with Aaron Flores, a Los Angeles-based registered dietician and nutritionist, and one of the few men very active in the space of intuitive eating. Aaron talks about how capitalism ties our weight to our worthiness, and his notion that "our body is not a project." 
In this episode we also discuss: 

• What intuitive eating is
• How men experience body image issues, and why they often don't talk about it 
• The relationship between diet culture and capitalism 
• What "health at every size" means and why it's sometimes controversial
• Guidelines for parents 
• The role of self-compassion when it comes to food 

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/aaron-flores-441
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/mfj5TmGjIXcB2IPci6BU6AY9rkgTOpXRYhgBPqeIzsIMon, 18 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Why is it that many men seem unenthusiastic about discussing body image issues?  We take a deep dive into this topic with... We take a deep dive into this topic with Aaron Flores, a Los Angeles-based registered dietician and nutritionist, and one of the few men very active in the space of intuitive eating. Aaron talks about how capitalism ties our weight to our worthiness, and his notion that "our body is not a project." 
In this episode we also discuss: 

• What intuitive eating is
• How men experience body image issues, and why they often don't talk about it 
• The relationship between diet culture and capitalism 
• What "health at every size" means and why it's sometimes controversial
• Guidelines for parents 
• The role of self-compassion when it comes to food 

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/aaron-flores-441
]]>3712false441fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-focus-shaila-catherine--75228333 Today's guest is an Olympic-level concentrator who has tons of tips for staying focused. We also talk about one of the more exotic meditation subjects: The altered states of consciousness called the jhanas that are available to advanced meditators who can attain deep states of concentration.  Shaila Catherine is the founder of Insight Meditation South Bay, a meditation group in Silicon Valley. She has been practicing meditation since 1980 and has more than nine years of accumulated silent retreat experience. She's the author of Focused and Fearless: A Meditator's Guide to States of Deep Joy, Calm, and Clarity. In this conversation, we talk about:

• The basic building blocks of concentration in a meditation practice
• Cultivating the right attitude for meditation
• The difference between concentration and mindfulness
• Whether 'jhana' states are attainable for regular people

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/shaila-catherine-repost-348
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/rqxuZBtTDakxB1a2n3sTQhw3AE2VuQNYFRTZYwW_Z5MWed, 13 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Many of us find our minds flitting all over the place, in meditation and elsewhere. In today's episode we're going to learn... Today's guest is an Olympic-level concentrator who has tons of tips for staying focused. We also talk about one of the more exotic meditation subjects: The altered states of consciousness called the jhanas that are available to advanced meditators who can attain deep states of concentration.  Shaila Catherine is the founder of Insight Meditation South Bay, a meditation group in Silicon Valley. She has been practicing meditation since 1980 and has more than nine years of accumulated silent retreat experience. She's the author of Focused and Fearless: A Meditator's Guide to States of Deep Joy, Calm, and Clarity. In this conversation, we talk about:

• The basic building blocks of concentration in a meditation practice
• Cultivating the right attitude for meditation
• The difference between concentration and mindfulness
• Whether 'jhana' states are attainable for regular people

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/shaila-catherine-repost-348
]]>4210false348fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-you-can-t-pay-attention-and-how-to-think-deeply-again-johann-hari--75228594Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention – and How to Think Deeply Again. His first book, Chasing the Scream: the First and Last Days of the War on Drugs was adapted into the Oscar nominated film The United States Vs Billie Holiday as well as a documentary series.    Johann is also the author of Lost Connections: Uncovering The Real Causes of Depression – and the Unexpected Solutions which was featured in a previous episode. His TED Talks have been viewed more than 80 million times.      In this episode we talk about:   

• Johann's notion that there are twelve factors draining our focus
• His argument for the importance of both collective and individual action to reclaim our attention
• What he learned from a self-imposed three-month internet-free experiment
• How this impacts our children, and what we might do about it 

    Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/johann-hari-439]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/wKiw0QVvb62XkQLO5GH0gpbz-MF1J7L8NkYJ2v4Gq_8Mon, 11 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- What is it about modern life that is completely disrupting our ability to focus, and how much of it is our fault?    Turns out,...Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention – and How to Think Deeply Again. His first book, Chasing the Scream: the First and Last Days of the War on Drugs was adapted into the Oscar nominated film The United States Vs Billie Holiday as well as a documentary series.    Johann is also the author of Lost Connections: Uncovering The Real Causes of Depression – and the Unexpected Solutions which was featured in a previous episode. His TED Talks have been viewed more than 80 million times.      In this episode we talk about:   

• Johann's notion that there are twelve factors draining our focus
• His argument for the importance of both collective and individual action to reclaim our attention
• What he learned from a self-imposed three-month internet-free experiment
• How this impacts our children, and what we might do about it 

    Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/johann-hari-439]]>4758false439fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-new-way-to-think-about-your-time-ashley-whillans-2021--75228464 Ashley Whillans is an Assistant Professor at Harvard Business School and author of the book Time Smart. Her groundbreaking research has led her to radically reevaluate how she spends her own time. Her goal is to help you move from time poverty to time affluence.
In this conversation, we talk about: 

• How to do a time audit
• Funding time, finding time, and reframing time
• The surprising extent to which prioritizing time over money predicts happiness–and what to do if you usually do the opposite
• How to handle "time confetti"
• The value of canceling meetings

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/ashley-whillans-repost-318]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/3q9ylllVvDKd3Vq4883rzrIL4DLp8lzVxhGRDAYaw1wWed, 06 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- What if one of the keys to happiness is how intentional you are with your time? Ashley Whillans is an Assistant Professor at... Ashley Whillans is an Assistant Professor at Harvard Business School and author of the book Time Smart. Her groundbreaking research has led her to radically reevaluate how she spends her own time. Her goal is to help you move from time poverty to time affluence.
In this conversation, we talk about: 

• How to do a time audit
• Funding time, finding time, and reframing time
• The surprising extent to which prioritizing time over money predicts happiness–and what to do if you usually do the opposite
• How to handle "time confetti"
• The value of canceling meetings

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/ashley-whillans-repost-318]]>4290false318fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unseating-the-inner-tyrant-ajahn-sucitto--75228373 In this episode, Buddhist monk Ajahn Sucitto explores ways to unseat the inner tyrant and make peace with the nagging voice inside of you that seems to always demand perfection, but never offer praise. 
Ajahn Sucitto was raised in the United Kingdom and became a monk in 1975 in the lineage of the Thai forest master, Venerable Ajahn Chah. In 1979, he helped establish Cittaviveka, also known as Chithurst Forest Monastery, in West Sussex, England where he still lives. 
In this episode we talk about: 

• Strategies for addressing our inner critic
• Why we shouldn't operate at 100% 
• The foolishness of turning our minds into courts of law
• The Buddhist precepts (or ethical guidelines)
• And the essential nature of sangha/community

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/ajahn-sucitto-437]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/1UTCD7-0Vv-rU46EGKmKCE76VJpy9l4pZ3xl630qiU4Mon, 04 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Often, we are our own worst critic. In this episode, Buddhist monk Ajahn Sucitto explores ways to... In this episode, Buddhist monk Ajahn Sucitto explores ways to unseat the inner tyrant and make peace with the nagging voice inside of you that seems to always demand perfection, but never offer praise. 
Ajahn Sucitto was raised in the United Kingdom and became a monk in 1975 in the lineage of the Thai forest master, Venerable Ajahn Chah. In 1979, he helped establish Cittaviveka, also known as Chithurst Forest Monastery, in West Sussex, England where he still lives. 
In this episode we talk about: 

• Strategies for addressing our inner critic
• Why we shouldn't operate at 100% 
• The foolishness of turning our minds into courts of law
• The Buddhist precepts (or ethical guidelines)
• And the essential nature of sangha/community

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/ajahn-sucitto-437]]>2966false437fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brene-brown-says-you-re-doing-feelings-wrong--75228535 In this episode we explore how better understanding the full spectrum of your emotions, rather than drowning in them, can become an upward spiral. 
Brené Brown is the author of six #1 New York Times bestsellers. Her latest book is Atlas of the Heart, which is also the name of her new HBO Max series. Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston and a visiting professor in management at the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business.She has spent the past two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy. Her TED talk on the Power of Vulnerability is one of the top five most-viewed TED talks in the world, with over 50 million views. 
We Talk About:

• Why she decided to map the 87 key emotions and experiences
• How she was deeply influenced by the Buddhist concept of the "near enemy"
• Why she no longer believes it's possible to read emotions in other people 
• Why meaningful connections require boundaries

Content Warning: This episode contains explicit language, but a clean version of the episode is available at tenpercent.com and on the Ten Percent Happier app. 
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/brene-brown-436]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/BbzcbdAlqj64qoYoQAjPkW9_0xYQQhxl2AnuVkU2g5oFri, 01 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Brené Brown has found that most people are only able to identify three emotions: happy, sad and pissed off.  In this episode... In this episode we explore how better understanding the full spectrum of your emotions, rather than drowning in them, can become an upward spiral. 
Brené Brown is the author of six #1 New York Times bestsellers. Her latest book is Atlas of the Heart, which is also the name of her new HBO Max series. Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston and a visiting professor in management at the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business.She has spent the past two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy. Her TED talk on the Power of Vulnerability is one of the top five most-viewed TED talks in the world, with over 50 million views. 
We Talk About:

• Why she decided to map the 87 key emotions and experiences
• How she was deeply influenced by the Buddhist concept of the "near enemy"
• Why she no longer believes it's possible to read emotions in other people 
• Why meaningful connections require boundaries

Content Warning: This episode contains explicit language, but a clean version of the episode is available at tenpercent.com and on the Ten Percent Happier app. 
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/brene-brown-436]]>2915false436fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-argue-better-oren-jay-sofer--75228503 Author and meditation teacher Oren Jay Sofer, a leading figure in the field of interpersonal communication, breaks down how communication can be one of the most powerful levers for creating positive change in your life. 
Oren Jay Sofer is the author of Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication. He also teaches mindfulness, meditation and nonviolent communication in secular and Buddhist contexts. He graduated from Insight Meditation Center's Spirit Rock Vipassana Teacher Training and is a long-time student of Joseph Goldstein, Michele McDonald, and Ajahn Sucitto.

In this conversation, we also talk about:

• How to become aware of what motivates you to communicate the way you do 
• Strategies for how to have more meaningful conversations
• What it means to lead with presence
• How conflict has the possibility to deepen our relationships and make peace 

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/oren-jay-sofer-repost-165]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/IvCAjrCupHc-7n8XgjK0RD2E7ubU29QK1RVBK1ENpXEWed, 30 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- This episode dives into our archives to revisit the notion of communication as a learnable skill. Often some of the most painful... Author and meditation teacher Oren Jay Sofer, a leading figure in the field of interpersonal communication, breaks down how communication can be one of the most powerful levers for creating positive change in your life. 
Oren Jay Sofer is the author of Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication. He also teaches mindfulness, meditation and nonviolent communication in secular and Buddhist contexts. He graduated from Insight Meditation Center's Spirit Rock Vipassana Teacher Training and is a long-time student of Joseph Goldstein, Michele McDonald, and Ajahn Sucitto.

In this conversation, we also talk about:

• How to become aware of what motivates you to communicate the way you do 
• Strategies for how to have more meaningful conversations
• What it means to lead with presence
• How conflict has the possibility to deepen our relationships and make peace 

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/oren-jay-sofer-repost-165]]>3287false165fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mind-blowing-sex-dr-lori-brotto--75228488 Dr. Lori Brotto is a clinical psychologist, the director of the University of British Columbia's Sexual Health Laboratory, the Canada Research Chair in Women's Sexual Health; the Executive Director of the Women's Health Research Institute; and the author of Better Sex through Mindfulness.
We talk about: 

• Mindfulness practices for individuals and couples who want to improve their sex lives
• The number one cause of sexual distress and how it manifests in different genders
• The importance of "interoception" or awareness of our bodily sensations
• Identifying the most common myths about sex

Content Warning: This episode includes conversations about sex.
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/lori-brotto-435]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/5Ev-JfoSPSXOh9_w07rfxInAAzCQdL01PBAbjoyqpaYMon, 28 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. -- What role does mindfulness and meditation play when it comes to sex? It may be the key to alleviating sexual distress in your... Dr. Lori Brotto is a clinical psychologist, the director of the University of British Columbia's Sexual Health Laboratory, the Canada Research Chair in Women's Sexual Health; the Executive Director of the Women's Health Research Institute; and the author of Better Sex through Mindfulness.
We talk about: 

• Mindfulness practices for individuals and couples who want to improve their sex lives
• The number one cause of sexual distress and how it manifests in different genders
• The importance of "interoception" or awareness of our bodily sensations
• Identifying the most common myths about sex

Content Warning: This episode includes conversations about sex.
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/lori-brotto-435]]>3939false435fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-keep-your-relationships-on-the-rails-kaira-jewel-lingo-2021--75228601 This episode explores a Buddhist tool for resolving conflict and keeping your relationships on the rails. This tool, known as the Beginning Anew practice, was designed by the Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, who died back in January, and who we are celebrating this week on the show. On Monday's episode, we spoke with a long-time student of Thich Nhat Hanh, Brother Phap Dung.
Today's guest is Kaira Jewel Lingo. She was an ordained nun for 15 years in Thich Nhat Hanh's Order of Interbeing. She's now a lay dharma teacher based on Long Island. She graduated from Stanford University with a B.A. and an M.A. in anthropology and social sciences. She's also the author of a recent book called, We Were Made for These Times: Ten Lessons on Moving Through Change, Loss, and Disruption. 
This interview discusses the Beginning Anew practice and: 

• The four steps of the practice. 
• How even skeptics can see the value in the practice. 
• How it can strengthen relationships and resolve conflict. 
• Kaira Jewel's own experience with the practice as both a teacher and a practitioner.

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/kaira-jewel-lingo-repost]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/_wKEYpnlDQw_LgL31RYifLwLedkkgVnUV8cJbb3LYhoWed, 23 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. This episode explores a Buddhist tool for resolving conflict and keeping your relationships on the rails. This tool, known as the... This episode explores a Buddhist tool for resolving conflict and keeping your relationships on the rails. This tool, known as the Beginning Anew practice, was designed by the Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, who died back in January, and who we are celebrating this week on the show. On Monday's episode, we spoke with a long-time student of Thich Nhat Hanh, Brother Phap Dung.
Today's guest is Kaira Jewel Lingo. She was an ordained nun for 15 years in Thich Nhat Hanh's Order of Interbeing. She's now a lay dharma teacher based on Long Island. She graduated from Stanford University with a B.A. and an M.A. in anthropology and social sciences. She's also the author of a recent book called, We Were Made for These Times: Ten Lessons on Moving Through Change, Loss, and Disruption. 
This interview discusses the Beginning Anew practice and: 

• The four steps of the practice. 
• How even skeptics can see the value in the practice. 
• How it can strengthen relationships and resolve conflict. 
• Kaira Jewel's own experience with the practice as both a teacher and a practitioner.

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/kaira-jewel-lingo-repost]]>3820false363fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-suffer-well-brother-phap-dung--75228493Thich Nhat Hanh, the Vietnamese Zen master, peace activist, poet, and author passed away. He was the founder of the International Plum Village Community of Engaged Buddhism. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. called him "an Apostle of peace and nonviolence" when nominating him for the Nobel Peace Prize. Thousands of people came out for his funeral.   
Brother Pháp Dung is making his second appearance on the show to talk about Thich Nhat Hanh. If you missed it last time he was on, Brother Pháp Dung has an incredible personal story. He was born in Vietnam in 1969 and came to the US at the age of nine. He worked as an architect/designer for four years before becoming a monk. He was very close personally with Thich Nhat Hanh, who he refers to as "Thây," or teacher, and is now a Dharma teacher himself in Thich Nhat Hanh's Plum Village tradition.
This episode explores:

• The life of Thich Nhat Hanh: his path to Buddhism in the 1960's and his exile from Vietnam for opposing the war.
• The meaning of "wrong view" or wrong perception. 
• What non-separation and inter-being is. 
• Thich Nhat Hanh's view that birth and death are only notions.
• Grief, and why learning how to suffer will help you suffer less.

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/brother-phap-dung-432
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/a2SYPpo3aCWBmyFzN2fxUJPHSn5K8xERp_1nORcKSFEMon, 21 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. -- In January 2022, https://plumvillage.org/about/thich-nhat-hanh/, the Vietnamese Zen master, peace activist, poet, and author...Thich Nhat Hanh, the Vietnamese Zen master, peace activist, poet, and author passed away. He was the founder of the International Plum Village Community of Engaged Buddhism. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. called him "an Apostle of peace and nonviolence" when nominating him for the Nobel Peace Prize. Thousands of people came out for his funeral.   
Brother Pháp Dung is making his second appearance on the show to talk about Thich Nhat Hanh. If you missed it last time he was on, Brother Pháp Dung has an incredible personal story. He was born in Vietnam in 1969 and came to the US at the age of nine. He worked as an architect/designer for four years before becoming a monk. He was very close personally with Thich Nhat Hanh, who he refers to as "Thây," or teacher, and is now a Dharma teacher himself in Thich Nhat Hanh's Plum Village tradition.
This episode explores:

• The life of Thich Nhat Hanh: his path to Buddhism in the 1960's and his exile from Vietnam for opposing the war.
• The meaning of "wrong view" or wrong perception. 
• What non-separation and inter-being is. 
• Thich Nhat Hanh's view that birth and death are only notions.
• Grief, and why learning how to suffer will help you suffer less.

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/brother-phap-dung-432
]]>3838false433fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-joys-of-insignificance-ron-siegel--75228600 How did we get this way? And what do we do about it? Ron Siegel has thought a lot about this, and has plenty of practical answers, including the notion that we should lean into our insignificance. Many of us grew up being told how we were special. But Ron argues that the words, "you're not special," constitute extremely good news.
Dr. Ron Siegel is a part-time assistant professor of psychology at Harvard Medical School and a board member at the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy. In his private clinical practice, he provides mindfulness-oriented psychotherapy. He is also the author of the new book, The The Extraordinary Gift of Being Ordinary: Finding Happiness Right Where You Are.
The episode explores:

• The notion that we didn't evolve to be happy.
• Why we self-evaluate
• The downsides and upsides of self-assessment.
• Strategies for dealing with this often irrational self-grading criteria, which include mindfulness, self-compassion, and gratitude.
• What it means to "lean our ladder against the right wall."

Content Warning: This conversation includes brief references to mature topics, including sex and addiction.
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/ron-siegel-431]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/bjOk8XYxk-afSa5KehY9MJ8stvVwCRYzSHSzXK69T7YWed, 16 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtMany, if not all, of us have a nonstop, ambient thought-track running through our minds of: how am I doing? How do I look? Why did I say that? Am I running behind? What do other people think of me? How did we get this way? And what do we do about... How did we get this way? And what do we do about it? Ron Siegel has thought a lot about this, and has plenty of practical answers, including the notion that we should lean into our insignificance. Many of us grew up being told how we were special. But Ron argues that the words, "you're not special," constitute extremely good news.
Dr. Ron Siegel is a part-time assistant professor of psychology at Harvard Medical School and a board member at the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy. In his private clinical practice, he provides mindfulness-oriented psychotherapy. He is also the author of the new book, The The Extraordinary Gift of Being Ordinary: Finding Happiness Right Where You Are.
The episode explores:

• The notion that we didn't evolve to be happy.
• Why we self-evaluate
• The downsides and upsides of self-assessment.
• Strategies for dealing with this often irrational self-grading criteria, which include mindfulness, self-compassion, and gratitude.
• What it means to "lean our ladder against the right wall."

Content Warning: This conversation includes brief references to mature topics, including sex and addiction.
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/ron-siegel-431]]>3583false431fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-evangelical-pastor-to-buddhist-nun-venerable-pannavati--75228564Embracing-Simplicity Hermitage and Meditation Center; Co-Director of Heartwood Refuge and President of the Treasure Human Life Foundation. She teaches around the world, was a 2008 recipient of the Outstanding Buddhist Women's Award, and currently serves as the Vice President of the US Chapter of the Global Buddhist Association.
This episode explores:

• Why many meditators try to jump over important preliminary steps.
• Why Buddhism isn't necessarily fun or easy. 
• The utility and impact of making vows.
• What Venerable Venerable Pannavati calls healthy shame.

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/venerable-pannavati-430
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/bBlv6V_sR276mWCK6B-b8vRMIm4gZ1yUQut0eCONAMEMon, 14 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtVenerable Pannavati is a former evangelical pastor who has been ordained in three separate Buddhist traditions: Theravada, Chan, and Mahayana. She's the co-founder and co-Abbot of https://heartwoodrefuge.org/embracing-simplicity-sangha/; Co-Director...Embracing-Simplicity Hermitage and Meditation Center; Co-Director of Heartwood Refuge and President of the Treasure Human Life Foundation. She teaches around the world, was a 2008 recipient of the Outstanding Buddhist Women's Award, and currently serves as the Vice President of the US Chapter of the Global Buddhist Association.
This episode explores:

• Why many meditators try to jump over important preliminary steps.
• Why Buddhism isn't necessarily fun or easy. 
• The utility and impact of making vows.
• What Venerable Venerable Pannavati calls healthy shame.

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/venerable-pannavati-430
]]>3374false430fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-do-i-meditate-when-there-s-a-war-going-on-claude-anshin-thomas--75228479Zaltho Foundation, dedicated to addressing the causes and consequences of violence in and among individuals, families, and societies. He has served in war zones, hospitals, schools, and prisons. He has also led meditation retreats at sites of war and suffering, and has worked with gang members, guerillas, and refugees. He is the author of the award-winning book At Hell's Gate: A Soldier's Journey from War to Peace, which has been translated into several languages, and Bringing Meditation to Life. This episode explores the above questions and additionally:

• The narcotic effect of war.
• How Buddhism helped Claude Anshin be at peace with what he calls his own unpeacefulness, and yet, why, to this day, he has to reckon with his impulse towards violence. 
• Why he doesn't believe there is such a thing as a "just war."

Content Warning: There are discussions of war, violence, suicide, and substance abuse throughout this episode. Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/claude-anshin-thomas-427]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/-m9dka6mMfQj7MsVcRN_A74TrL5q1ChNfzH7bzSuWq4Mon, 14 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000bgtHow can we meditate when it seems like the world is falling apart? How do we titrate our news consumption? What do we do with our fears about World War III? How can we do anything constructive to help given how far away many of us are from the action?...Zaltho Foundation, dedicated to addressing the causes and consequences of violence in and among individuals, families, and societies. He has served in war zones, hospitals, schools, and prisons. He has also led meditation retreats at sites of war and suffering, and has worked with gang members, guerillas, and refugees. He is the author of the award-winning book At Hell's Gate: A Soldier's Journey from War to Peace, which has been translated into several languages, and Bringing Meditation to Life. This episode explores the above questions and additionally:

• The narcotic effect of war.
• How Buddhism helped Claude Anshin be at peace with what he calls his own unpeacefulness, and yet, why, to this day, he has to reckon with his impulse towards violence. 
• Why he doesn't believe there is such a thing as a "just war."

Content Warning: There are discussions of war, violence, suicide, and substance abuse throughout this episode. Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/claude-anshin-thomas-427]]>3105false427fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-upside-of-apocalypse-lama-rod-owens--75228508 Today's guest is Lama Rod Owens, who was trained in the Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism, holds a Master of Divinity degree in Buddhist Studies from Harvard Divinity School, and is the author of the book Love and Rage: The Path of Liberation Through Anger. Lama Rod has been kind enough to come on to the show during moments of crisis. I spoke with him shortly after the murder of George Floyd and also during the 2020 elections. As you're about to hear, one of the core arguments he will make is that apocalypse (and he has a broad understanding of what that word means) can present an opportunity. 
This episode explores:

• The benefits of having an existing practice in times of heightened anxiety and uncertainty.
• Developing a direct, open relationship with fear.
• Working with regret.
• Why taking care of yourself is not selfish.
• Lama Rod's take on social media and watching TV as a way to reset. 
• The obstacles to empathy. 
• A more expansive definition of the word violence. 
• A jarring New York Times article that posits that the recent rise in pedestrian deaths could be in part due to social erosion created by the pandemic.

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/lama-rod-owens-427
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/BiJgceydxaKQi-kccBLTO2IAckYtulxHX8Ks_PPVCK0Fri, 11 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000bgtWe're now entering year three of the pandemic, and even though we're in a very different stage of the game, there are still so many questions: Is it safe or ethical to return to "normal"? How do you deal with people who have different views on safety... Today's guest is Lama Rod Owens, who was trained in the Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism, holds a Master of Divinity degree in Buddhist Studies from Harvard Divinity School, and is the author of the book Love and Rage: The Path of Liberation Through Anger. Lama Rod has been kind enough to come on to the show during moments of crisis. I spoke with him shortly after the murder of George Floyd and also during the 2020 elections. As you're about to hear, one of the core arguments he will make is that apocalypse (and he has a broad understanding of what that word means) can present an opportunity. 
This episode explores:

• The benefits of having an existing practice in times of heightened anxiety and uncertainty.
• Developing a direct, open relationship with fear.
• Working with regret.
• Why taking care of yourself is not selfish.
• Lama Rod's take on social media and watching TV as a way to reset. 
• The obstacles to empathy. 
• A more expansive definition of the word violence. 
• A jarring New York Times article that posits that the recent rise in pedestrian deaths could be in part due to social erosion created by the pandemic.

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/lama-rod-owens-427
]]>3610false429fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-it-possible-you-are-irrational-about-covid-david-leonhardt--75228500 This episode also explores: the state of play in the pandemic right now and where we may be headed next; why and how attitudes about the pandemic, at least here in the US, have sorted along partisan lines; whether it makes sense to be angry with the unvaccinated; how a rise in vehicle crashes might speak to how COVID accelerated the fraying of America's social fabric; and David's argument for why history and human decency can be a source of optimism going forward. David will also respond to his vehement critics who argue that his emphasis on lifting COVID restrictions and returning to some semblance of normalcy callously disregards the needs of the immunocompromised and unvaccinated. 
David Leonhardt is a senior writer for The New York Times. He writes The Morning, The Times's flagship daily newsletter, and also writes for the Sunday Review section. He has worked at The Times since 1999 and has previously been an Op-Ed columnist, Washington bureau chief, co-host of "The Argument" podcast, founding editor of The Upshot section and a staff writer for The Times Magazine. In 2011, he received the Pulitzer Prize for commentary. 

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/david-leonhardt-426
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/D7JIbTMYOatN-ZiB0Ooeu4gcwHnpAz1sfwAeLqHuLrgMon, 07 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000bgtAs we enter year three of the pandemic, the psychology of COVID is no less complex or consequential. This episode features one of the most prominent chroniclers of the pandemic, David Leonhardt from the New York Times, who argues that there is... This episode also explores: the state of play in the pandemic right now and where we may be headed next; why and how attitudes about the pandemic, at least here in the US, have sorted along partisan lines; whether it makes sense to be angry with the unvaccinated; how a rise in vehicle crashes might speak to how COVID accelerated the fraying of America's social fabric; and David's argument for why history and human decency can be a source of optimism going forward. David will also respond to his vehement critics who argue that his emphasis on lifting COVID restrictions and returning to some semblance of normalcy callously disregards the needs of the immunocompromised and unvaccinated. 
David Leonhardt is a senior writer for The New York Times. He writes The Morning, The Times's flagship daily newsletter, and also writes for the Sunday Review section. He has worked at The Times since 1999 and has previously been an Op-Ed columnist, Washington bureau chief, co-host of "The Argument" podcast, founding editor of The Upshot section and a staff writer for The Times Magazine. In 2011, he received the Pulitzer Prize for commentary. 

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/david-leonhardt-426
]]>3325false428fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/compassion-is-the-ultimate-tool-for-the-truly-ambitious-paul-gilbert--75228516The Compassionate Mind, Living Like Crazy, Overcoming Depression, and his latest, Compassion Focused Therapy: Clinical Practice and Applications. 
This episode explores:

• What Compassion Focused Therapy actually is.
• Why he says wisdom and courage are key to compassion.
• Some surprising truths about your inner critic.
• How compassion can be used to your advantage, especially if you're ambitious.
• The relevance of various meditation practices to cultivating compassion.
• How trauma can impact our ability to access compassion, and what we might do about it.
• The importance of the vagus nerve and its relationship to compassion, mindfulness, and friendship.

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/paul-gilbert-425
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/yKgoBzFHFsSOyCeIyy2wnOL6jL6KD5j4Z9LF_mgILSkWed, 02 Mar 2022 08:05:00 +0000bgtDr. Paul Gilbert OBE is a professor of psychology at the University of Derby, Founder and President of The Compassionate Mind Foundation, the founder of Compassion Focused Therapy, and in 2011 was awarded the Officer of the British Empire, or OBE,...The Compassionate Mind, Living Like Crazy, Overcoming Depression, and his latest, Compassion Focused Therapy: Clinical Practice and Applications. 
This episode explores:

• What Compassion Focused Therapy actually is.
• Why he says wisdom and courage are key to compassion.
• Some surprising truths about your inner critic.
• How compassion can be used to your advantage, especially if you're ambitious.
• The relevance of various meditation practices to cultivating compassion.
• How trauma can impact our ability to access compassion, and what we might do about it.
• The importance of the vagus nerve and its relationship to compassion, mindfulness, and friendship.

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/paul-gilbert-425
]]>3076false425fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-serious-case-for-humor-jennifer-aaker-naomi-bagdonas--75228573Humor, Seriously: Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life (and How Anyone Can Harness It. Even You.)   Dr. Jennifer Aaker is the General Atlantic Professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Business whose work has been published in leading scientific journals and featured in The Economist, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, and Science. Naomi Bagdonas is a lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and an executive coach. She trained formally at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, teaches improv in San Francisco's county jail, and performs in comedy venues.   This episode explores:

• Why Naomi and Jennifer say we've fallen off a humor cliff
• The four main humor styles and how to figure out which is yours
• When self-deprecation works, and when it doesn't
• How to conduct a humor audit
• How to sign off your emails 
• The relationship between humor and status
• The connection between humor and love
• A taxonomy of workplace humor
• The different types of humor fails, and what to do about them

  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/jennifer-aaker-naomi-bagdonas-423]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/qGNDTsQcZCfE_f1ef22IcxzWASYuvyG_iBfsbfmI3WsWed, 02 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000bgtA common denominator among all of the great meditation teachers is a sense of humor. They take the teaching seriously, but they don't take themselves seriously. So perhaps there's a link between human flourishing and humor. That's not to say you have...Humor, Seriously: Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life (and How Anyone Can Harness It. Even You.)   Dr. Jennifer Aaker is the General Atlantic Professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Business whose work has been published in leading scientific journals and featured in The Economist, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, and Science. Naomi Bagdonas is a lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and an executive coach. She trained formally at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, teaches improv in San Francisco's county jail, and performs in comedy venues.   This episode explores:

• Why Naomi and Jennifer say we've fallen off a humor cliff
• The four main humor styles and how to figure out which is yours
• When self-deprecation works, and when it doesn't
• How to conduct a humor audit
• How to sign off your emails 
• The relationship between humor and status
• The connection between humor and love
• A taxonomy of workplace humor
• The different types of humor fails, and what to do about them

  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/jennifer-aaker-naomi-bagdonas-423]]>4055false423fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/become-an-active-operator-of-your-nervous-system-deb-dana--75228560 Deb Dana is a licensed clinical social worker, clinician, and consultant who specializes in working with complex trauma — although the advice in this episode can apply to everyone. She is also the author of Anchored: How to Befriend Your Nervous System Using Polyvagal Theory.
This episode explores:

• What polyvagal theory is.
• The case for understanding our nervous system.
• The practical tools and exercises for changing our nervous system and learning to become more regulated.
• The fact that our nervous systems aren't simply isolated, self-contained phenomena – they are social structures.
• Our responsibilities for our own nervous system and the nervous systems of others.

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/deb-dana-424]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/dDYXluNncZwLiOu2uhWQec09G6k28fMaNjNUK43RnccMon, 28 Feb 2022 08:05:00 +0000bgtWe don't think about it this way, but as we move through the day, the various moods we inhabit — excitement, engagement, aggression, fear, dejection — they're all dictated by, or correlated with, our nervous system, or to be specific, our autonomic... Deb Dana is a licensed clinical social worker, clinician, and consultant who specializes in working with complex trauma — although the advice in this episode can apply to everyone. She is also the author of Anchored: How to Befriend Your Nervous System Using Polyvagal Theory.
This episode explores:

• What polyvagal theory is.
• The case for understanding our nervous system.
• The practical tools and exercises for changing our nervous system and learning to become more regulated.
• The fact that our nervous systems aren't simply isolated, self-contained phenomena – they are social structures.
• Our responsibilities for our own nervous system and the nervous systems of others.

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/deb-dana-424]]>3547false424fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/climate-change-as-an-opportunity-bhikkhu-analayo--75228416Satipatthāna: The Direct Path to Realization, which has been very influential with many of the teachers you've heard on this show, including Joseph Goldstein. This episode focuses on another of his books, called Mindfully Facing Climate Change.
This episode explores:

• The four types of meditation Anālayo recommends for mindfully confronting climate change
• Anālayo's contention that meditation isn't about ceasing the flow of thoughts, but rather ceasing our belief in the thoughts
• The question of whether individual actions matter in the face of a global crisis
• Anālayo's compelling case for a kind of practice called death contemplation

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/bhikku-anālayo-422
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/T0u65wHhf49VhsUp151WVJywy7axKoHEUNRwqEwKGFgMon, 28 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000bgtToday's guest makes an extremely convincing case that there are many self-interested reasons to look squarely at the reality of climate change. Bhikkhu Anālayo, who is originally from Germany, is a renowned scholar-monk, a faculty member at the Barre...Satipatthāna: The Direct Path to Realization, which has been very influential with many of the teachers you've heard on this show, including Joseph Goldstein. This episode focuses on another of his books, called Mindfully Facing Climate Change.
This episode explores:

• The four types of meditation Anālayo recommends for mindfully confronting climate change
• Anālayo's contention that meditation isn't about ceasing the flow of thoughts, but rather ceasing our belief in the thoughts
• The question of whether individual actions matter in the face of a global crisis
• Anālayo's compelling case for a kind of practice called death contemplation

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/bhikku-anālayo-422
]]>3334false422fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/there-s-no-part-of-your-life-you-can-t-make-more-awesome-jeff-warren--75228607Jeff Warren has a very broad, capacious understanding of the concept of practice. There's formal meditation practice, but also: movement practice, work practice, relationship practice, sleep practice, art practice, and more. It's really about the goal, which few of us will ever fully attain, of turning everything you do into something intentional and illuminating.
Jeff Warren is a frequent guest and good friend to the Ten Percent Happier podcast and app. He co-wrote a book with Dan called Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics. He's a longtime meditation teacher, and the founder of the Toronto-based Consciousness Explorers Club. He is also the cohost of an excellent new podcast, called The Consciousness Explorers Podcast. In every episode Jeff, and his co-host Tasha Schumann test out a new practice. Be sure to check it out.
This episode explores: what it might mean to make your whole life a practice; how to connect with your baseline okayness; mindfulness of seeing; Koan practice; running as practice; being your own teacher; how (and why) to make your practice social; and practicing with ADHD, a condition with which Jeff has lived with for many years. 
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/jeff-warren-421]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/VDMzTe-jJ-mID2dpdG2czJkU2x2NEZBRmipMK9fnFbIWed, 23 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000bgtIt is very easy to think about your meditation practice as being quarantined to those minutes when you're dutifully sitting down with your eyes closed. But actually the point is to turn your whole life into a practice. Our guest...Jeff Warren has a very broad, capacious understanding of the concept of practice. There's formal meditation practice, but also: movement practice, work practice, relationship practice, sleep practice, art practice, and more. It's really about the goal, which few of us will ever fully attain, of turning everything you do into something intentional and illuminating.
Jeff Warren is a frequent guest and good friend to the Ten Percent Happier podcast and app. He co-wrote a book with Dan called Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics. He's a longtime meditation teacher, and the founder of the Toronto-based Consciousness Explorers Club. He is also the cohost of an excellent new podcast, called The Consciousness Explorers Podcast. In every episode Jeff, and his co-host Tasha Schumann test out a new practice. Be sure to check it out.
This episode explores: what it might mean to make your whole life a practice; how to connect with your baseline okayness; mindfulness of seeing; Koan practice; running as practice; being your own teacher; how (and why) to make your practice social; and practicing with ADHD, a condition with which Jeff has lived with for many years. 
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/jeff-warren-421]]>3576false421fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-elephant-in-the-meditation-room-christopher-ford--75228458Zen and the Moral Courage of Moderation. The other was called, The Elephant in the Meditation Room.    Christopher Ford is a lay chaplain in the Soto tradition of Zen Buddhism. His teacher is Roshi Joan Halifax, who has been on this show a couple of times and is herself a longtime progressive. From January 2018 until January 2021,he served at the state dept as Assistant Secretary of State for International Security and Nonproliferation. He's also worked at the National Security Council, and as a congressional staffer.    This episode explores:

• Ford's argument for a Buddhist conservatism
• Ford's experience in the Trump administration and his assessment of our current political state
• The personal tools Ford recommends using in day-to-day life, some of which go right to the issue of not being attached to our views 

      Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/christopher-ford-420  ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/6DNcNPFaSpXf9sZKc4D8erUlcS2hwhyO3ELdvFLjtCgMon, 21 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000bgtToday's episode is the culmination of a long search to find a countervailing force: a Buddhist Trump supporter. This search was born out of the Buddhist impulse to find the other side. What is talked about as cultivating non-attachment to views and...Zen and the Moral Courage of Moderation. The other was called, The Elephant in the Meditation Room.    Christopher Ford is a lay chaplain in the Soto tradition of Zen Buddhism. His teacher is Roshi Joan Halifax, who has been on this show a couple of times and is herself a longtime progressive. From January 2018 until January 2021,he served at the state dept as Assistant Secretary of State for International Security and Nonproliferation. He's also worked at the National Security Council, and as a congressional staffer.    This episode explores:

• Ford's argument for a Buddhist conservatism
• Ford's experience in the Trump administration and his assessment of our current political state
• The personal tools Ford recommends using in day-to-day life, some of which go right to the issue of not being attached to our views 

      Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/christopher-ford-420  ]]>2288false420fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-good-news-about-your-inevitable-decline-arthur-brooks--75228595 Arthur Brooks is the author of a new book called From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life. Arthur has seen the themes of this book play out in his own life. He started his career as a classical French horn player, then got his PhD in public policy analysis, and went on to run a think tank called the American Enterprise Institute. He then left that to be a professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School. He also does work with The Atlantic , where he writes a column and hosts a podcast called How to Build a Happy Life.
This episode explores: success addiction, and how to avoid it while still being successful; what it means to "live like Bach;" fluid intelligence vs. crystallized intelligence; what investments we can make now to increase the likelihood of more happiness later; the four most important habits of the happiest people; a workable definition of happiness; and how he feels about his own shifting capacities, having researched the subject for many years.
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/arthur-brooks-419
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/TtebPe0gAgbWwYwwvkS377uLW5LSWu39eVHI7kE5Rp4Wed, 16 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000bgtThe unavoidable truth is that our skills change as we get older. We invest so much in our professional success, and then at some point, things change. But there's good news. While certain abilities and mental capacities erode with age, others get... Arthur Brooks is the author of a new book called From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life. Arthur has seen the themes of this book play out in his own life. He started his career as a classical French horn player, then got his PhD in public policy analysis, and went on to run a think tank called the American Enterprise Institute. He then left that to be a professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School. He also does work with The Atlantic , where he writes a column and hosts a podcast called How to Build a Happy Life.
This episode explores: success addiction, and how to avoid it while still being successful; what it means to "live like Bach;" fluid intelligence vs. crystallized intelligence; what investments we can make now to increase the likelihood of more happiness later; the four most important habits of the happiest people; a workable definition of happiness; and how he feels about his own shifting capacities, having researched the subject for many years.
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/arthur-brooks-419
]]>4499false419fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-not-to-ruin-your-relationships-drs-john-julie-gottman--75228609 World-renowned for his work on marital stability and divorce prediction, Dr. John Gottman has conducted over 40 years of breakthrough research with thousands of couples. He is the co-founder of The Gottman Institute and Affective Software Inc. as well as author of over 200 published academic articles and author or co-author of more than 40 books, including The New York Times bestseller The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work. 
Dr. Julie Gottman is the Co-Founder and President of The Gottman Institute and Co-Founder of Affective Software, Inc. A highly respected clinical psychologist and author, she is sought internationally by media and organizations as an expert advisor on marriage, domestic violence, gay and lesbian adoption, same-sex marriage, and parenting issues. She is the co-creator of the immensely popular The Art and Science of Love weekend workshop for couples and she also co-designed the national clinical training program in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. 
This episode explores: how to talk (and listen) to your partner in moments of conflict; what to do before you start trying to solve a problem together; why "there's no such thing as constructive criticism;" the details of John's research findings, which have allowed him to predict with stunning accuracy whether a couple will get divorced; how the Gottmans themselves do when it comes to operationalizing their findings/advice; how and why betrayal occurs; when a couple should consider separating; the role mindfulness can play in healthy relationships; and the role of humor in relationships.
Content warning: There are a few mentions of sensitive topics, most notably domestic violence, which Julie discusses for a few minutes towards the end of the interview. 
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/john-julie-gottman-418
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/uT2rtcScvXJZk_Yw88GJaxt_834Pcd2uh99CYh17s10Mon, 14 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000bgtIf you care about your long term health and happiness, the quality of your relationships is an area you should focus on. And the good news here is that love – as it applies to friends, family, and romantic partners – is not a factory setting, but... World-renowned for his work on marital stability and divorce prediction, Dr. John Gottman has conducted over 40 years of breakthrough research with thousands of couples. He is the co-founder of The Gottman Institute and Affective Software Inc. as well as author of over 200 published academic articles and author or co-author of more than 40 books, including The New York Times bestseller The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work. 
Dr. Julie Gottman is the Co-Founder and President of The Gottman Institute and Co-Founder of Affective Software, Inc. A highly respected clinical psychologist and author, she is sought internationally by media and organizations as an expert advisor on marriage, domestic violence, gay and lesbian adoption, same-sex marriage, and parenting issues. She is the co-creator of the immensely popular The Art and Science of Love weekend workshop for couples and she also co-designed the national clinical training program in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. 
This episode explores: how to talk (and listen) to your partner in moments of conflict; what to do before you start trying to solve a problem together; why "there's no such thing as constructive criticism;" the details of John's research findings, which have allowed him to predict with stunning accuracy whether a couple will get divorced; how the Gottmans themselves do when it comes to operationalizing their findings/advice; how and why betrayal occurs; when a couple should consider separating; the role mindfulness can play in healthy relationships; and the role of humor in relationships.
Content warning: There are a few mentions of sensitive topics, most notably domestic violence, which Julie discusses for a few minutes towards the end of the interview. 
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/john-julie-gottman-418
]]>4118false418fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-i-m-not-a-buddhist-evan-thompson--75228427Why I Am Not a Buddhist. Evan Thompson is a writer and professor of philosophy at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. His work and research focuses on the nature of the mind, the self, and human experience combining cognitive science, philosophy of mind, phenomenology, and cross-cultural philosophy, particularly Asian philosophical traditions. 
This episode explores: Thompson's beef with what he calls "Buddhist exceptionalism," "Buddhist modernism," and "neural Buddhism;" why Buddhism is so attractive in the Western world; our culture's need for validation of meaning through science; McMindfulness and the Western obsession with individualism; the dialogue between science and Buddhism; what the Buddha meant by the word dukkha, or suffering; and Evan lays out his case for an alternative to Buddhist exceptionalism, which he calls "cosmopolitanism."
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/evan-thompson-417]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/DxupGDiXDohHabSXl9x93iF_jBxr6T9kDjLEpsT38FMWed, 09 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000bgtThis episode features Evan Thompson, author of the book...Why I Am Not a Buddhist. Evan Thompson is a writer and professor of philosophy at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. His work and research focuses on the nature of the mind, the self, and human experience combining cognitive science, philosophy of mind, phenomenology, and cross-cultural philosophy, particularly Asian philosophical traditions. 
This episode explores: Thompson's beef with what he calls "Buddhist exceptionalism," "Buddhist modernism," and "neural Buddhism;" why Buddhism is so attractive in the Western world; our culture's need for validation of meaning through science; McMindfulness and the Western obsession with individualism; the dialogue between science and Buddhism; what the Buddha meant by the word dukkha, or suffering; and Evan lays out his case for an alternative to Buddhist exceptionalism, which he calls "cosmopolitanism."
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/evan-thompson-417]]>4321false417fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hinduism-101-swami-tyagananda--75228613 This conversation explores: the basics of Hinduism, including its history, and its approach to prayer and meditation; letting go; karma; rebirth (and how and why to escape it); the deep connections between the Buddhist and Hindu traditions; Swami Tyagananda's contention that all prayers are answered; and a recipe for reducing stress and anxiety. Swami Tyagananda also shares his thoughts about how to deal with our sense of not-enoughness or incompleteness and he provides a new way of thinking about the trickiest of all Buddhist concepts: annata, or the idea that the self is an illusion.
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/swami-tyagananda-416
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/FGKUJXSFq1T1qDcQEIupyN1jjS8MAyRLajqHbOrSBiIMon, 07 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000bgtOne of the most consistent requests we get from listeners is to explore non-Buddhist forms of meditation. That's what we're going to do with this episode. Our guest is Swami Tyagananda, who has been a Hindu monk since 1976, and is now the Hindu... This conversation explores: the basics of Hinduism, including its history, and its approach to prayer and meditation; letting go; karma; rebirth (and how and why to escape it); the deep connections between the Buddhist and Hindu traditions; Swami Tyagananda's contention that all prayers are answered; and a recipe for reducing stress and anxiety. Swami Tyagananda also shares his thoughts about how to deal with our sense of not-enoughness or incompleteness and he provides a new way of thinking about the trickiest of all Buddhist concepts: annata, or the idea that the self is an illusion.
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/swami-tyagananda-416
]]>3934false416fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-self-hatred-makes-no-sense-matthew-brensilver--75228495 This episode also explores: how and why to view your anger with skepticism; the relationship between self-love and personal ethics; what to do if you think you're a good person but have no interest in changing your behavior to get better; how to handle a nagging sense of moral un-justifiability; and how Matthew has arrived at a place of relative peace with his own mortality.
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/matthew-brensilver-415 ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/tkIrhoc1IjPAL_CrkeXjl8BwYfekHVpYiFIi56RJ-1cWed, 02 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000bgtThis episode, with Matthew Brensilver, explores a compelling Buddhist question: does self-hatred, or self-love, make sense if the self is an illusion? Matthew Brensilver, PhD, is a clinical social worker and experienced teacher of meditation retreats.... This episode also explores: how and why to view your anger with skepticism; the relationship between self-love and personal ethics; what to do if you think you're a good person but have no interest in changing your behavior to get better; how to handle a nagging sense of moral un-justifiability; and how Matthew has arrived at a place of relative peace with his own mortality.
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/matthew-brensilver-415 ]]>3712false415fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-we-can-learn-about-happiness-from-babies-alison-gopnik--75228616The Philosophical Baby and The Gardener and the Carpenter. This episode with Dr. Gopnik explores two big and fascinating themes. 
The first is enlightened self-interest. We all want to be happy. Every sentient being has that in common. One of the most successful, although counterintuitive, strategies for getting happier is to get out of your own head and help other people. Alison argues that caring is a skill that we can all develop, and there are ways to scale it so that we can improve our entire society. 
The second, and related theme, explores what we can all learn about happiness from babies. In this episode Alison discusses: the "learning trap" common to adults that four-year-olds can help us avoid; the potential role of meditation in helping us see the world and solve problems more like children; the difference between our spotlight attention and children's lantern consciousness; the strategy of solving problems by not trying to solve problems; and her critique of our modern conception of parenting, and what she thinks should replace it.
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/alison-gopnik-414
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/6LmL7WWer4jDP33guEL5PLBv13h-o_LYyqkqktfP6yQMon, 31 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000bgtDr. Alison Gopnik is a psychologist at UC Berkeley and one of the world's leading experts in cognitive development. She is also the author of several books, including http://alisongopnik.com/ThePhilosophicalBaby.htm and...The Philosophical Baby and The Gardener and the Carpenter. This episode with Dr. Gopnik explores two big and fascinating themes. 
The first is enlightened self-interest. We all want to be happy. Every sentient being has that in common. One of the most successful, although counterintuitive, strategies for getting happier is to get out of your own head and help other people. Alison argues that caring is a skill that we can all develop, and there are ways to scale it so that we can improve our entire society. 
The second, and related theme, explores what we can all learn about happiness from babies. In this episode Alison discusses: the "learning trap" common to adults that four-year-olds can help us avoid; the potential role of meditation in helping us see the world and solve problems more like children; the difference between our spotlight attention and children's lantern consciousness; the strategy of solving problems by not trying to solve problems; and her critique of our modern conception of parenting, and what she thinks should replace it.
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/alison-gopnik-414
]]>3976false414fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/buddhist-lessons-on-anxiety-leslie-booker-2021--75228559 Leslie Booker (who goes by Booker) is one of America's leading dharma teachers. She's worked with incarcerated and vulnerable youth, she's done mindfulness and cognitive-based therapy work on Rikers Island, and she's written about best practices for teaching yoga in criminal justice settings. She's a graduate of three different training programs at Spirit Rock, including their four-year Retreat Teacher Training Program.
In this conversation, Booker makes the case that one of the most important, even life-saving, tools when it comes to dealing with anxiety is our ability to connect with other people. And - like the three characteristics, Booker argues that the experience of anxiety is inherently impermanent, unsatisfactory, and unreliable (or, in Pali, it has the characteristics of anicca, dukkha and anatta). Understanding this fundamental truth, she says, can help us see our anxiety with more clarity, and therefore relate to it more skillfully. Booker also explains why bringing awareness to our bodies can help settle us in our most anxious moments. 
Just a note: this interview was first recorded in May of 2021, so you may hear a few slightly dated references, but the topic of anxiety, for better or worse, is perennially relevant.  
Join Booker next week as we re-launch the Taming Anxiety Challenge, over on the Ten Percent Happier app. To join the Challenge, just download the Ten Percent Happier app today wherever you get your apps or by visiting tenpercent.com. If you already have the app, just open it up and follow the instructions to join!
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/leslie-booker-repost
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Q-AdHfeVbFs9xnE1s3dgQWse97gG1S9YspcrEAf35LoFri, 28 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000bgtAll week, we've been running  "best of" episodes as part of our Taming Anxiety series – and this is the final episode in that series.  Leslie Booker (who goes by Booker) is one of America's leading dharma teachers. She's worked with incarcerated and... Leslie Booker (who goes by Booker) is one of America's leading dharma teachers. She's worked with incarcerated and vulnerable youth, she's done mindfulness and cognitive-based therapy work on Rikers Island, and she's written about best practices for teaching yoga in criminal justice settings. She's a graduate of three different training programs at Spirit Rock, including their four-year Retreat Teacher Training Program.
In this conversation, Booker makes the case that one of the most important, even life-saving, tools when it comes to dealing with anxiety is our ability to connect with other people. And - like the three characteristics, Booker argues that the experience of anxiety is inherently impermanent, unsatisfactory, and unreliable (or, in Pali, it has the characteristics of anicca, dukkha and anatta). Understanding this fundamental truth, she says, can help us see our anxiety with more clarity, and therefore relate to it more skillfully. Booker also explains why bringing awareness to our bodies can help settle us in our most anxious moments. 
Just a note: this interview was first recorded in May of 2021, so you may hear a few slightly dated references, but the topic of anxiety, for better or worse, is perennially relevant.  
Join Booker next week as we re-launch the Taming Anxiety Challenge, over on the Ten Percent Happier app. To join the Challenge, just download the Ten Percent Happier app today wherever you get your apps or by visiting tenpercent.com. If you already have the app, just open it up and follow the instructions to join!
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/leslie-booker-repost
]]>4018falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-break-your-anxiety-habit-judson-brewer-2021--75228475 Dr. Jud Brewer is the Director of Research and Innovation at the Mindfulness Center at Brown University and author of the New York Times Best Seller, Unwinding Anxiety. He has designed a number of apps that use mindfulness to treat addiction and anxiety, including Eat Right Now, Craving to Quit, and Unwinding Anxiety. You can also find Dr. Brewer on the Ten Percent Happier app where he teaches a mindful eating course.  
Just a note: This episode is a rerun from March 2021. There are some references that might seem a little out of date, but the content remains relevant.
We're re-launching our ten-day meditation challenge, called the Taming Anxiety Challenge, over on the Ten Percent Happier app. To join the Challenge, just download the Ten Percent Happier app today wherever you get your apps or by visiting tenpercent.com. If you already have the app, just open it up and follow the instructions to join!
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/judson-brewer-repost 

]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/wlVxn2tzeaVc-5YJ9EtegXfwNpPl7oLW087Es7jO6UgWed, 26 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000bgtThis week, we're sharing some of the best episodes in our archives about anxiety. Dr. Judson Brewer is a psychiatrist and deep dharma practitioner who argues that anxiety is a habit, and is one that you can unwind. This interview explores: what is... Dr. Jud Brewer is the Director of Research and Innovation at the Mindfulness Center at Brown University and author of the New York Times Best Seller, Unwinding Anxiety. He has designed a number of apps that use mindfulness to treat addiction and anxiety, including Eat Right Now, Craving to Quit, and Unwinding Anxiety. You can also find Dr. Brewer on the Ten Percent Happier app where he teaches a mindful eating course.  
Just a note: This episode is a rerun from March 2021. There are some references that might seem a little out of date, but the content remains relevant.
We're re-launching our ten-day meditation challenge, called the Taming Anxiety Challenge, over on the Ten Percent Happier app. To join the Challenge, just download the Ten Percent Happier app today wherever you get your apps or by visiting tenpercent.com. If you already have the app, just open it up and follow the instructions to join!
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/judson-brewer-repost 

]]>4082falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sara-bareilles-anxiety-anger-and-art-2021--75228547 Sara Bareilles is a singer, songwriter, composer, and actor who earned Tony and Grammy Award nominations for her Broadway musical Waitress. She also stars in the show Girls5eva, which is back for a second season this year on Peacock.
Behind all of Sara's artistic and professional successes, there is a meditator who is fearlessly open and public about her struggles with anxiety and depression. In this conversation, she talks about: her history of anxiety and depression; the relationship between suffering and art; whether meditation might defang somebody's creativity; how she works with anger; and her relationship with social media. She'll also share some of the backstories behind some of her hit songs.
Just a note: This episode is a rerun from June 2021. There are some references that might seem a little out of date, but the content remains relevant. 
Content Warning: This conversation features an exploration of depression and anxiety with one very brief mention of self-harm. 

We're re-launching our ten-day meditation challenge, called the Taming Anxiety Challenge, over on the Ten Percent Happier app. To join the Challenge, just download the Ten Percent Happier app today wherever you get your apps or by visiting tenpercent.com. If you already have the app, just open it up and follow the instructions to join!   Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/sara-bareilles-repost]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/13N8oK-Z7l9K5nZ_IYIt5PoLqtRIXMcoVm9NFkJeFUYMon, 24 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000bgtThis week, we're posting some of our best podcasts from the archives on a dragon many of us face internally – anxiety. The first episode of the series features Sara Bareilles.  Sara Bareilles is a singer, songwriter, composer, and actor who earned... Sara Bareilles is a singer, songwriter, composer, and actor who earned Tony and Grammy Award nominations for her Broadway musical Waitress. She also stars in the show Girls5eva, which is back for a second season this year on Peacock.
Behind all of Sara's artistic and professional successes, there is a meditator who is fearlessly open and public about her struggles with anxiety and depression. In this conversation, she talks about: her history of anxiety and depression; the relationship between suffering and art; whether meditation might defang somebody's creativity; how she works with anger; and her relationship with social media. She'll also share some of the backstories behind some of her hit songs.
Just a note: This episode is a rerun from June 2021. There are some references that might seem a little out of date, but the content remains relevant. 
Content Warning: This conversation features an exploration of depression and anxiety with one very brief mention of self-harm. 

We're re-launching our ten-day meditation challenge, called the Taming Anxiety Challenge, over on the Ten Percent Happier app. To join the Challenge, just download the Ten Percent Happier app today wherever you get your apps or by visiting tenpercent.com. If you already have the app, just open it up and follow the instructions to join!   Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/sara-bareilles-repost]]>3225falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-depression-sona-dimidjian--75228624Renée Crown Wellness Institute at the University of Colorado, Boulder. This episode explores the seasonal impacts on depression, the research on how meditation can help depression, and what she calls "behavioral antidepressants."   Content Warning: There are a number of references to suicide in this conversation.    Be sure to check out TPH's newest show, Childproof, available wherever you get your podcasts.    Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/sona-dimidjian-413]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Y71hAAYt9q8YnPZssHKzwBCk78Tc7k_UR6vRnx5V0vQWed, 19 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000bgt  This episode features one of the world's leading experts in depression and how meditation can help. Dr. Sona Dimidjian is a professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience and the director of the https://www.colorado.edu/crowninstitute/...Renée Crown Wellness Institute at the University of Colorado, Boulder. This episode explores the seasonal impacts on depression, the research on how meditation can help depression, and what she calls "behavioral antidepressants."   Content Warning: There are a number of references to suicide in this conversation.    Be sure to check out TPH's newest show, Childproof, available wherever you get your podcasts.    Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/sona-dimidjian-413]]>3744false413fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-zen-of-therapy-mark-epstein--75228395The Zen of Therapy, in which he explores how his decades of studying and practicing Buddhism has influenced his work as a therapist. 
In this episode, Dan and Mark discuss: the immense value of developing a clear and warm relationship to your own dysfunction; anger; how much people can actually change; how Buddhism has influenced Mark's practice as a psychotherapist; and Mark's formative relationship with the legendary spiritual teacher and ex-academic Ram Dass.
This interview was recorded live as part of an online benefit for New York Insight Meditation Center and Cambridge Insight Meditation Center – two great institutions, both worth checking out and supporting. 
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/mark-epstein-412]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/UI3VOpIrXskp-m5taKa7oSqRh9ApoQuJNuCzsBw1fOsMon, 17 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000bgtPsychiatrist Dr. Mark Epstein, discusses his new book http://markepsteinmd.com/?p=301, in which he explores how his decades of studying and practicing Buddhism has influenced his work as a therapist.  In this episode, Dan and Mark discuss: the...The Zen of Therapy, in which he explores how his decades of studying and practicing Buddhism has influenced his work as a therapist. 
In this episode, Dan and Mark discuss: the immense value of developing a clear and warm relationship to your own dysfunction; anger; how much people can actually change; how Buddhism has influenced Mark's practice as a psychotherapist; and Mark's formative relationship with the legendary spiritual teacher and ex-academic Ram Dass.
This interview was recorded live as part of an online benefit for New York Insight Meditation Center and Cambridge Insight Meditation Center – two great institutions, both worth checking out and supporting. 
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/mark-epstein-412]]>4265false412fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-you-willing-to-challenge-your-own-tribe-robert-wright--75228539 Robert Wright is the author of the bestselling book Why Buddhism Is True. He also writes the Nonzero Newsletter, is host of The Wright Show podcast, and his newest mission is something he calls the Apocalypse Aversion Project. This episode explores: how mindfulness meditation can help us overcome our biases; how we are often manipulated by natural selection; the concepts of confirmation bias and attribution error; the pain and joy of pushing back against the conventional wisdom of your own tribe; the difference between cognitive and emotional empathy; why Robert is a big believer in talking to people with whom he disagrees; and the importance of making friendships across ideological lines. 
This episode is the second in our weeklong series about bias. If you missed Monday's episode with the excellent journalist Jessica Nordell, you can listen here. 
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/robert-wright-411]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/u4Naeln23bRsETKwBbMf7-RuoVkHzcJjsV9L310oao0Wed, 12 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000bgtWhy, from an evolutionary perspective, is it so terrifying for many of us to contemplate challenging our own tribe? How comfortable would you be hopping on social media and questioning the deeply held convictions of your closest friends and... Robert Wright is the author of the bestselling book Why Buddhism Is True. He also writes the Nonzero Newsletter, is host of The Wright Show podcast, and his newest mission is something he calls the Apocalypse Aversion Project. This episode explores: how mindfulness meditation can help us overcome our biases; how we are often manipulated by natural selection; the concepts of confirmation bias and attribution error; the pain and joy of pushing back against the conventional wisdom of your own tribe; the difference between cognitive and emotional empathy; why Robert is a big believer in talking to people with whom he disagrees; and the importance of making friendships across ideological lines. 
This episode is the second in our weeklong series about bias. If you missed Monday's episode with the excellent journalist Jessica Nordell, you can listen here. 
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/robert-wright-411]]>3287false411fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ways-to-end-bias-that-will-also-make-you-happier-jessica-nordell--75228509The End of Bias, A Beginning: The Science and Practice of Overcoming Unconscious Bias. 
This episode explores: why humans evolved to have biases; what happens physiologically when biases are challenged; why some of the most popular personal and institutional strategies for confronting biases do not work; the role mindfulness and loving kindness meditation can play in reducing bias; and the power of studying history.
This episode is part one of a weeklong series the TPH podcast is doing about bias. Part two features Bob Wright, author of Why Buddhism is True, who has done some interesting work to challenge his own tribal instincts.
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/jessica-nordell-410
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/qwV1zPgYY7FteaJeipQQZQd8cfWGI3Frjpntct-m9DoMon, 10 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000bgtJessica Nordell is a science and culture journalist who has written for the Atlantic and the New York Times. She earned a B.A. in physics from Harvard and an M.F.A. in poetry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her new book is called...The End of Bias, A Beginning: The Science and Practice of Overcoming Unconscious Bias. 
This episode explores: why humans evolved to have biases; what happens physiologically when biases are challenged; why some of the most popular personal and institutional strategies for confronting biases do not work; the role mindfulness and loving kindness meditation can play in reducing bias; and the power of studying history.
This episode is part one of a weeklong series the TPH podcast is doing about bias. Part two features Bob Wright, author of Why Buddhism is True, who has done some interesting work to challenge his own tribal instincts.
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/jessica-nordell-410
]]>3659false410fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/for-the-burned-out-fried-and-exhausted-emily-amelia-nagoski--75228556 Emily Nagoski has a PhD in Health Behavior and is the author of the hit book Come As You Are: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life. Her twin sister, Amelia Nagoski, holds a Doctorate in Musical Arts. Together, Emily and Amelia are the co-authors of the New York Times bestselling book Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle. 
This episode explores:

• How Amelia was hospitalized for stress-related illness twice, and how learning the science behind burnout and emotional exhaustion helped save her life. 
• The three characteristics of burnout, and why women in today's society are particularly susceptible to one of the characteristics: emotional exhaustion.
• The "human giver syndrome," a term created by Emily and Amelia, which they say is very common among women, and why things can be especially hard for women.
• Why it's important to understand the difference between addressing stressful circumstances in our lives and dealing with the actual physical experience of stress in our bodies. 
• A slew of evidence-based, ready-to-try-today interventions that people of all genders can use to "complete the stress cycle."

Content Warning: There are some references to sensitive topics, including sexual trauma, self-harm, domestic abuse, and violence. 
January 7th is the last day to join and complete the Getting Unstuck Challenge, a free 14-day meditation challenge from Ten Percent Happier to help you push through whatever is holding you back. Click here to get started.
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/emily-amelia-nagoski-409
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/iu0FEVvS76EoV-lSDe0o7jC1_BscOcGQL6lJ2UmJarQWed, 05 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000bgtThe final episode of our New Year's Getting Unstuck Series features Emily and Amelia Nagoski. Our goal with this episode, as it has been with all the episodes throughout the series, is to arm you with new ways of thinking about where you might be... Emily Nagoski has a PhD in Health Behavior and is the author of the hit book Come As You Are: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life. Her twin sister, Amelia Nagoski, holds a Doctorate in Musical Arts. Together, Emily and Amelia are the co-authors of the New York Times bestselling book Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle. 
This episode explores:

• How Amelia was hospitalized for stress-related illness twice, and how learning the science behind burnout and emotional exhaustion helped save her life. 
• The three characteristics of burnout, and why women in today's society are particularly susceptible to one of the characteristics: emotional exhaustion.
• The "human giver syndrome," a term created by Emily and Amelia, which they say is very common among women, and why things can be especially hard for women.
• Why it's important to understand the difference between addressing stressful circumstances in our lives and dealing with the actual physical experience of stress in our bodies. 
• A slew of evidence-based, ready-to-try-today interventions that people of all genders can use to "complete the stress cycle."

Content Warning: There are some references to sensitive topics, including sexual trauma, self-harm, domestic abuse, and violence. 
January 7th is the last day to join and complete the Getting Unstuck Challenge, a free 14-day meditation challenge from Ten Percent Happier to help you push through whatever is holding you back. Click here to get started.
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/emily-amelia-nagoski-409
]]>4427false409fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-you-handle-this-tara-brach--75228356Trusting the Gold: Uncovering Your Natural Goodness, and features illustrations by Vicky Alvarez.
Tara's argument is that we too often get stuck in what she calls a "trance of unworthiness," spiraling into negativity about who we are and how we are in the world. That's the bad news. But the good news is that we all have an inherent goodness – what is sometimes called "Buddha nature," and what she in this book calls "the gold." 
In this episode, Tara explains that the boundaries around what we are willing to accept in ourselves mirror the boundaries around our own capacity for happiness, and she offers actionable tools for expanding our ability to accept. She also talks very bravely about how she's done this work on herself. 
Join us today for Getting Unstuck – our free 14-day meditation challenge, over on the Ten Percent Happier app. Click here to get started.      Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/tara-brach-408]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/4rIMqwW6nL6I1KKS8T-mutenjR5swOCO8feD6RXPlDoMon, 03 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000bgtThis is the third episode of our Getting Unstuck Series and we're kicking off the new year with a giant in the meditation world. Tara Brach holds a PhD in clinical psychology and has been practicing and teaching meditation around the world for more...Trusting the Gold: Uncovering Your Natural Goodness, and features illustrations by Vicky Alvarez.
Tara's argument is that we too often get stuck in what she calls a "trance of unworthiness," spiraling into negativity about who we are and how we are in the world. That's the bad news. But the good news is that we all have an inherent goodness – what is sometimes called "Buddha nature," and what she in this book calls "the gold." 
In this episode, Tara explains that the boundaries around what we are willing to accept in ourselves mirror the boundaries around our own capacity for happiness, and she offers actionable tools for expanding our ability to accept. She also talks very bravely about how she's done this work on herself. 
Join us today for Getting Unstuck – our free 14-day meditation challenge, over on the Ten Percent Happier app. Click here to get started.      Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/tara-brach-408]]>4144false408fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-a-buddhist-teacher-gets-unstuck-matthew-hepburn--75228555Twenty Percent Happier Podcast. In this episode, Matthew will explain why joining a meditation challenge can be useful for anyone, whether you're booting up, rebooting, or simply seeking to maintain a meditation practice. We also explore how incorporating simple phrases throughout the day can help us rewire our brains and reimagine our existence.    Join us for Getting Unstuck – our free 14-day meditation challenge, featuring Matthew and other great meditation teachers. The challenge starts on January 3, over on the Ten Percent Happier app. Click here to get started.      Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/matthew-hepburn-407]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/X2BLTWPnB_2zpqwhzdDP2BMKaImkBrvTKarLFtdxYGwWed, 29 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000bgtIt's the second episode of our Getting Unstuck Series. In this episode, Buddhist teacher and TPH fan favorite Matthew Hepburn offers a Buddhist lens on getting unstuck across many facets of our lives: from our relationship with technology to the...Twenty Percent Happier Podcast. In this episode, Matthew will explain why joining a meditation challenge can be useful for anyone, whether you're booting up, rebooting, or simply seeking to maintain a meditation practice. We also explore how incorporating simple phrases throughout the day can help us rewire our brains and reimagine our existence.    Join us for Getting Unstuck – our free 14-day meditation challenge, featuring Matthew and other great meditation teachers. The challenge starts on January 3, over on the Ten Percent Happier app. Click here to get started.      Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/matthew-hepburn-407]]>3842false407fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/that-rut-you-re-in-this-one-word-could-pull-you-out-nedra-tawwab--75228457Set Boundaries, Find Peace, which became so popular this past year that she has now followed up with an accompanying workbook. In the book, Nedra lays out a whole taxonomy of boundaries: their levels, their types, and their internal and external manifestations. In this episode, she explains it all, as well as how to summon the bravery to set and maintain boundaries even when it's difficult and how to respect other people's boundaries. Over the course of the conversation, she makes the convincing argument that if we can learn to see our world through the lens of boundaries, we can find some of the peace that may be eluding us. In other words, we can get unstuck.
Content Warning: This episode includes brief references to sensitive topics such as sexuality, abuse, and neglect, all in the service of exploring the myriad ways in which learning to set boundaries can help us find peace and get unstuck.
This episode is the first in the Getting Unstuck Series on the podcast. On Monday, January 3, you can join the Getting Unstuck Challenge, a free 14-day meditation challenge over on the Ten Percent Happier app. Click here to get started.   
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/nedra-tawwab-406]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/CFXiq-Oivk0nw3XeMkmzEYAto8kYZPFm5HmZp5uveIkMon, 27 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000bgtThis is the first episode of our Getting Unstuck Series. This episode, featuring social worker and NYT bestselling author Nedra Tawwab has some incredibly practical advice for various forms of stuckness, and it basically comes down to one word:...Set Boundaries, Find Peace, which became so popular this past year that she has now followed up with an accompanying workbook. In the book, Nedra lays out a whole taxonomy of boundaries: their levels, their types, and their internal and external manifestations. In this episode, she explains it all, as well as how to summon the bravery to set and maintain boundaries even when it's difficult and how to respect other people's boundaries. Over the course of the conversation, she makes the convincing argument that if we can learn to see our world through the lens of boundaries, we can find some of the peace that may be eluding us. In other words, we can get unstuck.
Content Warning: This episode includes brief references to sensitive topics such as sexuality, abuse, and neglect, all in the service of exploring the myriad ways in which learning to set boundaries can help us find peace and get unstuck.
This episode is the first in the Getting Unstuck Series on the podcast. On Monday, January 3, you can join the Getting Unstuck Challenge, a free 14-day meditation challenge over on the Ten Percent Happier app. Click here to get started.   
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/nedra-tawwab-406]]>3972false406fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/karamo-how-to-actually-do-self-love-january-2021--75228480 Karamo was the first openly gay black man on reality TV when he appeared on MTV's The Real World Philadelphia back in 2004. When he left TV and found out he was a dad, he got custody of his son, adopted his son's half-brother and worked for a decade as a social worker before returning to the media world. He's now the culture expert on the blockbuster Netflix reboot of Queer Eye. Karamo also hosts his own podcast and is the author of a memoir, as well as a children's book, which he co-wrote with his son. 
In today's conversation, we talk about why, for Karamo, learning to love himself started with learning to love his first name; how he overcame negative messages inside his abusive childhood home; why men struggle so much with the concept of self-love; and the areas in his own life where he struggles the most to practice what he preaches. 
Click here to give a gift subscription of the Ten Percent Happier app. 
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/karamo-repost
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/LbN4Lv2gbSuOzpz5xyOm6RDFPIWkeI9SPEY68AzbybUWed, 22 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000bgtWith the approach of the new year (and perhaps New Year's resolutions) we've decided to replay a very popular episode, featuring one of the most prominent proselytizers for self-love, Karamo from Queer Eye. Karamo was the first openly gay black man... Karamo was the first openly gay black man on reality TV when he appeared on MTV's The Real World Philadelphia back in 2004. When he left TV and found out he was a dad, he got custody of his son, adopted his son's half-brother and worked for a decade as a social worker before returning to the media world. He's now the culture expert on the blockbuster Netflix reboot of Queer Eye. Karamo also hosts his own podcast and is the author of a memoir, as well as a children's book, which he co-wrote with his son. 
In today's conversation, we talk about why, for Karamo, learning to love himself started with learning to love his first name; how he overcame negative messages inside his abusive childhood home; why men struggle so much with the concept of self-love; and the areas in his own life where he struggles the most to practice what he preaches. 
Click here to give a gift subscription of the Ten Percent Happier app. 
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/karamo-repost
]]>2271falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-change-your-habits-katy-milkman-may-2021--75228433Choiceology and has written a book called How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be. This episode explores why willpower is such an unreliable inner resource, why making habit change fun is such a powerful technique and key strategies from her quiver, such as "the fresh start effect," "temptation bundling," "commitment devices," "piggybacking" and "giving yourself a mulligan."    Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/katy-milkman-repost]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/8NNFseZlaM_ZOx0djdHqIsspDkCrVxVUTAoKe2aJ864Mon, 20 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000bgtWe're almost at that time of year where we contemplate making New Year's resolutions. So we decided to rerun an episode about the blazingly obvious fact that creating healthy habits can be infernally difficult. But why? And what are the best...Choiceology and has written a book called How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be. This episode explores why willpower is such an unreliable inner resource, why making habit change fun is such a powerful technique and key strategies from her quiver, such as "the fresh start effect," "temptation bundling," "commitment devices," "piggybacking" and "giving yourself a mulligan."    Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/katy-milkman-repost]]>4124falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-you-can-help-end-polarization-and-inequality-and-get-happier-too-robert-putnam-shaylyn-romney-garrett--75228501 Robert Putnam is perhaps best-known for his seminal book Bowling Alone, about the increasing atomization and isolation of American society. He is the Malkin Research Professor of Public Policy at Harvard University. Shaylyn Romney Garrett is a writer and social entrepreneur who holds a BA in History from Harvard.   Content Warning: There are multiple references to racism and racial violence in this episode.
Click here to give a gift subscription to the Ten Percent Happier app.
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/putnam-romney-garrett-405]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/wO-bDhbX-znppY7h6Ntt7dcrsGzPDhOYKoxxcKJWy4gWed, 15 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000bgtIn this episode, Robert Putnam and Shaylyn Romney Garrett discuss the recent book they co-authored, The Upswing: How America Came Together a Century Ago and How We Can Do It Again. Robert Putnam is perhaps best-known for his seminal book Bowling... Robert Putnam is perhaps best-known for his seminal book Bowling Alone, about the increasing atomization and isolation of American society. He is the Malkin Research Professor of Public Policy at Harvard University. Shaylyn Romney Garrett is a writer and social entrepreneur who holds a BA in History from Harvard.   Content Warning: There are multiple references to racism and racial violence in this episode.
Click here to give a gift subscription to the Ten Percent Happier app.
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/putnam-romney-garrett-405]]>3125false405fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-nirvana-robert-thurman--75228578 Robert Thurman is a legend. As a young Harvard student, he got into an accident and lost the use of one of his eyes. He dropped out and went on a spiritual quest that brought him to India, where he became the first Westerner to be ordained as a monk by the Dalai Lama, with whom he remains close friends. Thurman later disrobed, got married, and had a bunch of kids, including the movie star Uma Thurman. He also became an academic. He was a Professor of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Studies at Columbia University until December 2020 and is the President of the Tibet House U.S., a non-profit in New York City dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Tibetan civilization. He and his wife, Nena, also run an affiliated center, called the Menla Retreat, which is north of New York City. 
Bob just turned 80, but he is very busy. He has a new book called Wisdom is Bliss: Four Friendly Fun Facts That Can Change Your Life. He also writes a regular newsletter for Substack and hosts The Bob Thurman Podcast.
This is a wide-ranging interview with a fast-moving mind that talks about: bliss-void-indivisible, why we feel unsafe when we're happy, and why Robert was happy to lose his eye. Robert also offers his frank reflections on the promise and limits of the dharma from someone who has been practicing and studying for sixty years. If you don't understand every reference, try to let it wash over you because the net effect is pleasantly head-spinning. 
Check out the Dalai Lama's talk – "The Ultimate Source of Happiness," which is free for everyone in the Ten Percent Happier app.]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/rR20yDp4_OahthvXSUFpiuO4o1TWut7zflpElmcCbDsMon, 13 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000bgtIf you want to make change in a world filled with all sorts of horrors and obstacles, does it help or hurt to stay cheerful while you go about your business? Robert Thurman argues passionately in favor of cheerfulness, although he will admit to still... Robert Thurman is a legend. As a young Harvard student, he got into an accident and lost the use of one of his eyes. He dropped out and went on a spiritual quest that brought him to India, where he became the first Westerner to be ordained as a monk by the Dalai Lama, with whom he remains close friends. Thurman later disrobed, got married, and had a bunch of kids, including the movie star Uma Thurman. He also became an academic. He was a Professor of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Studies at Columbia University until December 2020 and is the President of the Tibet House U.S., a non-profit in New York City dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Tibetan civilization. He and his wife, Nena, also run an affiliated center, called the Menla Retreat, which is north of New York City. 
Bob just turned 80, but he is very busy. He has a new book called Wisdom is Bliss: Four Friendly Fun Facts That Can Change Your Life. He also writes a regular newsletter for Substack and hosts The Bob Thurman Podcast.
This is a wide-ranging interview with a fast-moving mind that talks about: bliss-void-indivisible, why we feel unsafe when we're happy, and why Robert was happy to lose his eye. Robert also offers his frank reflections on the promise and limits of the dharma from someone who has been practicing and studying for sixty years. If you don't understand every reference, try to let it wash over you because the net effect is pleasantly head-spinning. 
Check out the Dalai Lama's talk – "The Ultimate Source of Happiness," which is free for everyone in the Ten Percent Happier app.]]>2393false404fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-episode-will-make-you-stronger-sister-dang-nghiem--75228523 Sister Dang Nghiem, who goes by Sister D, is a nun in the Plum Village tradition and a disciple of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. She was born in Vietnam during the war, the daughter of a Vietnamese mother and an American soldier. Sister D experienced an unfathomable amount of loss before relocating to the US, where she became a doctor and later, after experiencing more loss, became a nun. She's written several books. Her most recent is Flowers in the Dark.
In this conversation, Sister D shares her story, and then walks us through The Five Strengths of Applied Zen Buddhism which include trust, diligence, mindfulness, concentration, and insight.
Content Warning: This episode covers difficult topics including death, mental illness, and sexual abuse. 
The Anti-Diet Challenge has already begun, and today is the last day to join! If you're not already a Ten Percent Happier subscriber, you can join us by starting a free trial that'll give you access to the challenge, along with our entire app. Click here to get started.]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/o9wo-DUO53kzgl4MAs8UA9giD0jPpQGD3FU-rv4lIsQWed, 08 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000bgtIt's hard to be a human. No matter how good things are for you, being alive is still hard; whatever your life circumstances are, we're all subject to impermanence and entropy. This episode dives into a five-part Buddhist list for being stronger in the... Sister Dang Nghiem, who goes by Sister D, is a nun in the Plum Village tradition and a disciple of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. She was born in Vietnam during the war, the daughter of a Vietnamese mother and an American soldier. Sister D experienced an unfathomable amount of loss before relocating to the US, where she became a doctor and later, after experiencing more loss, became a nun. She's written several books. Her most recent is Flowers in the Dark.
In this conversation, Sister D shares her story, and then walks us through The Five Strengths of Applied Zen Buddhism which include trust, diligence, mindfulness, concentration, and insight.
Content Warning: This episode covers difficult topics including death, mental illness, and sexual abuse. 
The Anti-Diet Challenge has already begun, and today is the last day to join! If you're not already a Ten Percent Happier subscriber, you can join us by starting a free trial that'll give you access to the challenge, along with our entire app. Click here to get started.]]>3594false403fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-work-around-your-own-irrationality-richard-thaler--75228605Nudge: the Final Edition.
In this episode, Dan and Richard discuss what a nudge is as well as its opposite – which Thaler and Sunstein call sludge. They also discuss other fascinating concepts, including: choice architecture, mental accounting, libertarian paternalism, bounded rationality, and how the lessons of behavioral economics can lead to a happier life
The Anti-Diet Challenge kicks off today in the Ten Percent Happier app. If you're not already a Ten Percent Happier subscriber, you can join us by starting a free trial that'll give you access to the challenge, along with our entire app. Click here to get started.]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/QmgbkmJuS5OBG0oGW_NNN2DlKUTeo3kPPoz4Ksbkwv0Mon, 06 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000bgtThis episode explores how to make the infernally difficult challenge of habit formation a little easier, with guest Richard H. Thaler, who won the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 2017 for his pioneering work in the fields of behavioral economics...Nudge: the Final Edition.
In this episode, Dan and Richard discuss what a nudge is as well as its opposite – which Thaler and Sunstein call sludge. They also discuss other fascinating concepts, including: choice architecture, mental accounting, libertarian paternalism, bounded rationality, and how the lessons of behavioral economics can lead to a happier life
The Anti-Diet Challenge kicks off today in the Ten Percent Happier app. If you're not already a Ten Percent Happier subscriber, you can join us by starting a free trial that'll give you access to the challenge, along with our entire app. Click here to get started.]]>2427false402fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-embrace-the-anti-diet-christy-harrison--75228641Christy Harrison. Christy is an anti-diet registered dietitian and nutritionist, a certified intuitive eating counselor, and a certified eating disorders specialist who has struggled with disordered eating herself. She has come out the other side and written a book called Anti-Diet, and in this episode, she discusses how to transform your relationship with food and your body.
This conversation explores Christy's personal experience with disordered eating, the problems with and deep historical roots of diet culture, the scientific evidence against dieting, and the principles of intuitive eating.
Content warning: This conversation touches on sensitive topics such as eating disorders and body image, some of which might carry an emotional charge for some listeners.   
Christy is also the instructor in our brand-new Anti-Diet Challenge over in the Ten Percent Happier app. This seven-day challenge helps you build a better relationship with food and your body and is backed by science and supercharged with meditation. The Anti-Diet Challenge kicks off on Monday, December 6 in the Ten Percent Happier app. If you're not already a Ten Percent Happier subscriber, you can join us by starting a free trial that'll give you access to the challenge, along with our entire app. Click here to get started.

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/christy-harrison-401]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Cj1ncbXLV0cFwsMOXbDOHxSQ_H_Ep8rdEKU61jXMk1QWed, 01 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000bgtThis episode is the second in our two-part Anti-Diet Series, and features guest https://christyharrison.com/. Christy is an anti-diet registered dietitian and nutritionist, a certified intuitive eating counselor, and a certified eating disorders...Christy Harrison. Christy is an anti-diet registered dietitian and nutritionist, a certified intuitive eating counselor, and a certified eating disorders specialist who has struggled with disordered eating herself. She has come out the other side and written a book called Anti-Diet, and in this episode, she discusses how to transform your relationship with food and your body.
This conversation explores Christy's personal experience with disordered eating, the problems with and deep historical roots of diet culture, the scientific evidence against dieting, and the principles of intuitive eating.
Content warning: This conversation touches on sensitive topics such as eating disorders and body image, some of which might carry an emotional charge for some listeners.   
Christy is also the instructor in our brand-new Anti-Diet Challenge over in the Ten Percent Happier app. This seven-day challenge helps you build a better relationship with food and your body and is backed by science and supercharged with meditation. The Anti-Diet Challenge kicks off on Monday, December 6 in the Ten Percent Happier app. If you're not already a Ten Percent Happier subscriber, you can join us by starting a free trial that'll give you access to the challenge, along with our entire app. Click here to get started.

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/christy-harrison-401]]>3960false401fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jameela-jamil-on-mental-self-defense--75228491I Weigh. She's also the host of the I Weigh podcast, where she talks to everybody from Reese Witherspoon to Vivek Murthy, the US Surgeon General, to Gloria Steinem.
This episode explores: how to develop what Jameela calls mental self-defense; how to be ruthless when it comes to personal boundaries; the difference between body positivity and body neutrality; how she handles the scrutiny and toxicity of social media; and how men can play a positive role in a world with profound double standards when it comes to looks.
Content Warning: This episode touches on the topics of suicide, eating disorders, and sexuality. Any profanity has been bleeped out.  
This episode is the first in our two-part Anti-Diet Series. In this series, you'll not only have the chance to reconsider your relationship to food, eating, diet, exercise, and body image–you'll also learn practical, research-backed tools for approaching all of these things in a healthier, more mindful way. It's also the subject of our newest Challenge over in the Ten Percent Happier app. In the 7-day Anti-Diet Challenge, we are going to help you build a better relationship with food and your body. The Anti-Diet Challenge kicks off on Monday, December 6, in the Ten Percent Happier app. If you're not already a Ten Percent Happier subscriber, you can join us by starting a free trial that'll give you access to the challenge–along with our entire app. Click here to get started.]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Df7Qk_m4RF1mMSBZg34_k36hsEu4CDVXH-mndr-R-jYMon, 29 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000bgtOur guest for our 400th episode is actor and activist Jameela Jamil, who you may have seen on such shows as The Good Place, The Misery Index, and Legendary. Outside of her acting career, Jameela is known for launching a movement and platform called...I Weigh. She's also the host of the I Weigh podcast, where she talks to everybody from Reese Witherspoon to Vivek Murthy, the US Surgeon General, to Gloria Steinem.
This episode explores: how to develop what Jameela calls mental self-defense; how to be ruthless when it comes to personal boundaries; the difference between body positivity and body neutrality; how she handles the scrutiny and toxicity of social media; and how men can play a positive role in a world with profound double standards when it comes to looks.
Content Warning: This episode touches on the topics of suicide, eating disorders, and sexuality. Any profanity has been bleeped out.  
This episode is the first in our two-part Anti-Diet Series. In this series, you'll not only have the chance to reconsider your relationship to food, eating, diet, exercise, and body image–you'll also learn practical, research-backed tools for approaching all of these things in a healthier, more mindful way. It's also the subject of our newest Challenge over in the Ten Percent Happier app. In the 7-day Anti-Diet Challenge, we are going to help you build a better relationship with food and your body. The Anti-Diet Challenge kicks off on Monday, December 6, in the Ten Percent Happier app. If you're not already a Ten Percent Happier subscriber, you can join us by starting a free trial that'll give you access to the challenge–along with our entire app. Click here to get started.]]>3895false400fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-get-out-of-your-head-willa-blythe-baker--75228437 Willa Blythe Baker can help answer this question and is a font of practical advice. She is the Founder and Spiritual Director of Natural Dharma Fellowship in Boston, MA and its retreat center Wonderwell Mountain Refuge in Springfield, NH. She was authorized as a dharma teacher and lineage holder in the Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism after twelve years of monastic training and two consecutive three-year retreats. She has a doctorate from Harvard University and is the author of the new book, The Wakeful Body: Somatic Mindfulness as a Path to Freedom.
This episode talks about Willa's new book and explores: what somatic mindfulness is; the four levels of your body; specific exercises for getting out of your head; and how to meditate without all the effort. This rangy conversation goes on all sorts of fascinating, esoteric digressions, but always comes back to the practical stuff.
Subscribe by December 1 to get 40% off a Ten Percent Happier subscription! Click here for your discount.
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/willa-blythe-baker-399]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/627fDD0lQzy0GlF_n_cBn334q6tSvIg08Q_R3i3c5RwWed, 24 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000bgtIt is a common desire to get out of our heads, to escape the internal noise, the chatter, the Sturm und Drang, the sound and fury, etc. You hear about it in pop songs and poetry, this urge to be blown away, to transcend. But how do you actually do it?... Willa Blythe Baker can help answer this question and is a font of practical advice. She is the Founder and Spiritual Director of Natural Dharma Fellowship in Boston, MA and its retreat center Wonderwell Mountain Refuge in Springfield, NH. She was authorized as a dharma teacher and lineage holder in the Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism after twelve years of monastic training and two consecutive three-year retreats. She has a doctorate from Harvard University and is the author of the new book, The Wakeful Body: Somatic Mindfulness as a Path to Freedom.
This episode talks about Willa's new book and explores: what somatic mindfulness is; the four levels of your body; specific exercises for getting out of your head; and how to meditate without all the effort. This rangy conversation goes on all sorts of fascinating, esoteric digressions, but always comes back to the practical stuff.
Subscribe by December 1 to get 40% off a Ten Percent Happier subscription! Click here for your discount.
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/willa-blythe-baker-399]]>2987false399fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-right-kind-of-suffering-paul-bloom--75228435The Sweet Spot: The Pleasures of Suffering and the Search for Meaning. Subscribe by December 1 to get 40% off a Ten Percent Happier subscription! Click here for your discount.]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/hXNt2BLnv4KIRBoDun1oT6A7qoUQD0RCcERLx86XcVQMon, 22 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000bgtIs there a good kind of suffering? Paul Bloom says, yes -- there is a kind of suffering that you choose. This voluntary suffering can reduce anxiety and make your life more meaningful. This episode explores that idea, along with: why we are hardwired...The Sweet Spot: The Pleasures of Suffering and the Search for Meaning. Subscribe by December 1 to get 40% off a Ten Percent Happier subscription! Click here for your discount.]]>3489false398fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/best-of-the-archives-how-your-emotions-are-made-lisa-feldman-barrett--75228592How Emotions Are Made: The Secret Life of the Brain and Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain. This episode explores how we can "deconstruct" our own emotions, and the overlap between her research findings and Buddhism. Just a note: This episode is a rerun from earlier this year, and the interview was recorded in March 2021. There are some references to COVID that might seem a little out of date, but the content remains relevant.  Subscribe by December 1 to get 40% off a Ten Percent Happier subscription! Click here for your discount.]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/stDl0CCmEpghZIC9GXFxqf4OxdJ46Nd6GgIovQv60bIWed, 17 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000bgtDr. Lisa Feldman Barrett is at the forefront of understanding human emotions: what they are, why humans evolved to have them, how they're different from feelings, and what science says about how to manage them. She is a University Distinguished...How Emotions Are Made: The Secret Life of the Brain and Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain. This episode explores how we can "deconstruct" our own emotions, and the overlap between her research findings and Buddhism. Just a note: This episode is a rerun from earlier this year, and the interview was recorded in March 2021. There are some references to COVID that might seem a little out of date, but the content remains relevant.  Subscribe by December 1 to get 40% off a Ten Percent Happier subscription! Click here for your discount.]]>4077falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-benefit-from-religion-even-as-a-nonbeliever-david-desteno--75228569 David DeSteno is a professor of psychology at Northeastern University, where he directs the Social Emotions Group, and the author of a new book called How God Works: The Science Behind the Benefits of Religion, and is the host of a new podcast on PRX, also called "How God Works." This episode explores David's desire to study the benefits of religious practice in a scientific way and the evidence behind such practices as: sitting shiva, gratitude, the Apache sunrise ceremony, and Japanese Shinto rituals around childbirth.   Subscribe by December 1 to get 40% off a Ten Percent Happier subscription! Click here for your discount.
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/david-desteno-397]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/SblQ0EmYoQISm7T3pE_YI8EfCyacHkKS14qwqDHwtB8Mon, 15 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000bgtDr. David DeSteno has embarked on a project he calls "religio-prospecting." In other words, he has been looking at the scientific evidence that many ancient religious traditions can confer all sorts of benefits, whether you're a believer or not. He... David DeSteno is a professor of psychology at Northeastern University, where he directs the Social Emotions Group, and the author of a new book called How God Works: The Science Behind the Benefits of Religion, and is the host of a new podcast on PRX, also called "How God Works." This episode explores David's desire to study the benefits of religious practice in a scientific way and the evidence behind such practices as: sitting shiva, gratitude, the Apache sunrise ceremony, and Japanese Shinto rituals around childbirth.   Subscribe by December 1 to get 40% off a Ten Percent Happier subscription! Click here for your discount.
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/david-desteno-397]]>3324false397fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-t-side-with-yourself-matthew-hepburn--75228619 Unlike many meditation teachers, Matthew Hepburn has spent a lot of time in the professional world. He has worked at Apple and in the service industry. He's also a long time leader at the Ten Percent Happier company and is the host of the new Twenty Percent Happier podcast. In this episode, Matthew talks about how to change your relationship to your thoughts; how to navigate the highs of praise and the lows of blame; how to handle relationships at work, including relationships that require you to give and/or receive feedback; and how to bring your mindfulness practice to your workplace, starting with something as simple as a cup of coffee.
And be sure to join Matthew in the seven-day Work Life Challenge, where you'll get the chance to practice a meditation related to your work life, led by Matthew or Dawn Mauricio, another TPH meditation teacher and recent podcast guest. Download the Ten Percent Happier app now to join the Challenge for free.
The "Healing Ourselves, Healing Our World," online benefit for the New York Insight Meditation Center is on November 13 and 14. Register here to participate.
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/matthew-hepburn-396
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/4U30Ql0H0-9B4W8-MukGeLCo1E9e0CChqfZhdy21ea4Wed, 10 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000bgtWork can be one of the most difficult places to apply meditative concepts such as mindfulness, patience, and kindness. But work can also be an amazing testing ground for your attempts at meditation and other forms of self-improvement. Unlike many... Unlike many meditation teachers, Matthew Hepburn has spent a lot of time in the professional world. He has worked at Apple and in the service industry. He's also a long time leader at the Ten Percent Happier company and is the host of the new Twenty Percent Happier podcast. In this episode, Matthew talks about how to change your relationship to your thoughts; how to navigate the highs of praise and the lows of blame; how to handle relationships at work, including relationships that require you to give and/or receive feedback; and how to bring your mindfulness practice to your workplace, starting with something as simple as a cup of coffee.
And be sure to join Matthew in the seven-day Work Life Challenge, where you'll get the chance to practice a meditation related to your work life, led by Matthew or Dawn Mauricio, another TPH meditation teacher and recent podcast guest. Download the Ten Percent Happier app now to join the Challenge for free.
The "Healing Ourselves, Healing Our World," online benefit for the New York Insight Meditation Center is on November 13 and 14. Register here to participate.
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/matthew-hepburn-396
]]>4037false396fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-handle-difficult-people-dawn-mauricio--75228461 We're going to get into this and other issues in this episode with a meditation teacher named Dawn Mauricio. This is the fourth episode in our five-part Work Life Series, and it is time to bring in some dharma. It turns out the Buddha had a not-insignificant amount of wisdom to offer that is directly applicable to both our inner and outer work lives.
Dawn Mauricio is an excellent teacher who is making her Ten Percent Happier podcast debut with this episode. Dawn has been meditating since 2005 and is a graduate of Spirit Rock's four-year teacher training program. She is also the author of the book Mindfulness Meditation for Beginners: 50 Meditations to Practice Awareness, Acceptance, and Peace. In this episode, Dawn talks about how to deal with jerks, imposter syndrome, and what the dharma can teach us about the technology that dominates so much of our lives both in and outside of work.

Dawn is one of two phenomenal mediation teachers in the Work Life Challenge in the Ten Percent Happier app. In this free challenge, you'll get seven days of video interviews, led by Dan, tackling tough work topics. Then, you'll get a short meditation from either Dawn or Matthew Hepburn, another TPH teacher, so that you can practice what you've learned.
Download the Ten Percent Happier app now to join the free Challenge today.
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/dawn-mauricio-395
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/A-QfqHQjLflQnkRvh5d8Un_yv3YHZV9dnM6MmZPF6_wMon, 08 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000bgtIt's been a problem ever since the dawn of humankind: how do we deal with jerks? What do you say to them? And how do you not make everything worse? And what if the jerk is you?  We're going to get into this and other issues in this episode with a... We're going to get into this and other issues in this episode with a meditation teacher named Dawn Mauricio. This is the fourth episode in our five-part Work Life Series, and it is time to bring in some dharma. It turns out the Buddha had a not-insignificant amount of wisdom to offer that is directly applicable to both our inner and outer work lives.
Dawn Mauricio is an excellent teacher who is making her Ten Percent Happier podcast debut with this episode. Dawn has been meditating since 2005 and is a graduate of Spirit Rock's four-year teacher training program. She is also the author of the book Mindfulness Meditation for Beginners: 50 Meditations to Practice Awareness, Acceptance, and Peace. In this episode, Dawn talks about how to deal with jerks, imposter syndrome, and what the dharma can teach us about the technology that dominates so much of our lives both in and outside of work.

Dawn is one of two phenomenal mediation teachers in the Work Life Challenge in the Ten Percent Happier app. In this free challenge, you'll get seven days of video interviews, led by Dan, tackling tough work topics. Then, you'll get a short meditation from either Dawn or Matthew Hepburn, another TPH teacher, so that you can practice what you've learned.
Download the Ten Percent Happier app now to join the free Challenge today.
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/dawn-mauricio-395
]]>3419false395fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/staying-sane-at-work-laurie-santos--75228571 Dr. Laurie Santos is a professor of psychology at Yale University and the host of the popular podcast The Happiness Lab. In this episode, she provides a slew of science-backed strategies for hitting the reset button at work, including: increasing our time affluence; challenging our misconceptions about how much we actually dislike work; leveraging the power of ritual in order to draw firmer boundaries around our work; employing a values-based strategy called "job crafting;" and what to do when someone else at work–someone who is not us–succeeds.
This interview was recorded live on Facebook, and Dr. Santos will be dropping a version of the same conversation over on The Happiness Lab podcast. Be sure to check it out!
This episode is part of the Work Life series we are running here on the show. In conjunction with this series on the podcast, we're launching a Work Life challenge over on the Ten Percent Happier app. We'll be dealing with issues such as feedback, imposter syndrome, jerks at work, burnout, productivity shame, and more. You can download the app here, or wherever you get your apps to join the challenge for free. 

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/laurie-santos-394]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/_cSHo4c35uMLyiqQwgZ18DUrpYE_0QKqnIM1QJIA1_MFri, 05 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtIt turns out you can call up Laurie Santos and ask about any conundrum and she will respond with a veritable treasure trove of scientifically-grounded relatable wisdom. In this episode, we ask the question: how do you hit the reset button at work?... Dr. Laurie Santos is a professor of psychology at Yale University and the host of the popular podcast The Happiness Lab. In this episode, she provides a slew of science-backed strategies for hitting the reset button at work, including: increasing our time affluence; challenging our misconceptions about how much we actually dislike work; leveraging the power of ritual in order to draw firmer boundaries around our work; employing a values-based strategy called "job crafting;" and what to do when someone else at work–someone who is not us–succeeds.
This interview was recorded live on Facebook, and Dr. Santos will be dropping a version of the same conversation over on The Happiness Lab podcast. Be sure to check it out!
This episode is part of the Work Life series we are running here on the show. In conjunction with this series on the podcast, we're launching a Work Life challenge over on the Ten Percent Happier app. We'll be dealing with issues such as feedback, imposter syndrome, jerks at work, burnout, productivity shame, and more. You can download the app here, or wherever you get your apps to join the challenge for free. 

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/laurie-santos-394]]>3289false394fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-give-feedback-without-ruining-everything-kim-scott--75228365 That's where radical candor comes in. This term comes from Kim Scott, who is the bestselling author of Radical Candor and Just Work. She has coached executives at Dropbox and Twitter, and has led teams at Google. In this conversation she'll not only talk about how to speak with radical candor, but also how to avoid its evil cousins: ruinous empathy, manipulative insincerity, and obnoxious aggression. She'll also talk about how to push for more equitable workplaces at all levels of an organization, how to speak up about diversity issues without ruining your career, and what to do if you're the person who has created harm. Kim will also talk about the difficult wake-up call that led her from her first book to her second.
This episode is part of the Work Life series we are running here on the show. In conjunction with this series on the podcast, we're launching a Work Life challenge over on the Ten Percent Happier app. We'll be dealing with issues such as feedback, imposter syndrome, jerks at work, burnout, productivity shame, and more. You can download the app here, or wherever you get your apps to join the challenge for free. 
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/kim-scott-393
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/9vxJ8mBZvm5HQIw8-W2rtJHZTpzT5ftkDU5b3A9sA3oWed, 03 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtOne of the hardest things to do in any relationship is give feedback. It's always dicey. You don't want to be too aggressive. You don't want to hurt anyone's feelings. But you also don't want to be too indirect.  That's where radical candor comes... That's where radical candor comes in. This term comes from Kim Scott, who is the bestselling author of Radical Candor and Just Work. She has coached executives at Dropbox and Twitter, and has led teams at Google. In this conversation she'll not only talk about how to speak with radical candor, but also how to avoid its evil cousins: ruinous empathy, manipulative insincerity, and obnoxious aggression. She'll also talk about how to push for more equitable workplaces at all levels of an organization, how to speak up about diversity issues without ruining your career, and what to do if you're the person who has created harm. Kim will also talk about the difficult wake-up call that led her from her first book to her second.
This episode is part of the Work Life series we are running here on the show. In conjunction with this series on the podcast, we're launching a Work Life challenge over on the Ten Percent Happier app. We'll be dealing with issues such as feedback, imposter syndrome, jerks at work, burnout, productivity shame, and more. You can download the app here, or wherever you get your apps to join the challenge for free. 
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/kim-scott-393
]]>3963false393fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-fight-languishing-at-work-and-everywhere-else-adam-grant--75228502here or wherever you get your apps to join the Work Life Challenge for free. 
To kick things off in the Work Life Series, we've got a longtime TPH fan favorite: Adam Grant. Adam is an organizational psychologist at The Wharton School and the #1 New York Times bestselling author of multiple books, including his most recent, Think Again. He is also the host of a hit podcast from TED called WorkLife. In this episode, Adam will talk about languishing, some of his ideas for what to do about it, why and how to rethink flexibility at work, and much more.

Please note: There are brief references to alcohol & substance abuse and multiple references to anxiety and depression in this episode.

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/adam-grant-392
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/6NNTO-aENHjZ8DBB1TlQ3XQqMNm_Huz2gKYtZkpLTBUMon, 01 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtThis episode officially marks the launch of the Work Life Series, a brand-new, five-part series that's all about how to live better lives at work. In each episode, we'll be hosting meditation teachers, thought leaders, and top-of-their-field...here or wherever you get your apps to join the Work Life Challenge for free. 
To kick things off in the Work Life Series, we've got a longtime TPH fan favorite: Adam Grant. Adam is an organizational psychologist at The Wharton School and the #1 New York Times bestselling author of multiple books, including his most recent, Think Again. He is also the host of a hit podcast from TED called WorkLife. In this episode, Adam will talk about languishing, some of his ideas for what to do about it, why and how to rethink flexibility at work, and much more.

Please note: There are brief references to alcohol & substance abuse and multiple references to anxiety and depression in this episode.

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/adam-grant-392
]]>4145false392fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-benefits-of-thinking-like-an-entrepreneur-reid-hoffman--75228545Masters of Scale podcast, which is all about how uber-successful people/companies got where they are. And now he has a new book, also called Masters of Scale.   This episode explores: how to train for an entrepreneurial mindset; how to live a life that minimizes the odds of burnout; how to network without it feeling icky; the value of curiosity; the importance of "failing fast"; how to deliver feedback in a stressful environment; and how he thinks we can make capitalism more compassionate and equitable.     Be sure to listen to our new podcast, Twenty Percent Happier, available exclusively in the Ten Percent Happier app.      Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/reid-hoffman-391  ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/kb-6HJk9dJWRjd6lEC7B7_iTkxIGgEmiaT2I9MVNqGsWed, 27 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtThe advice to "think like an entrepreneur" can, from a certain angle, come off as the kind of rote, tech-bro guidance you'd get from a millennial lifehacker. But Reid Hoffman makes a good case that all of us, whether entrepreneurs or not, can benefit...Masters of Scale podcast, which is all about how uber-successful people/companies got where they are. And now he has a new book, also called Masters of Scale.   This episode explores: how to train for an entrepreneurial mindset; how to live a life that minimizes the odds of burnout; how to network without it feeling icky; the value of curiosity; the importance of "failing fast"; how to deliver feedback in a stressful environment; and how he thinks we can make capitalism more compassionate and equitable.     Be sure to listen to our new podcast, Twenty Percent Happier, available exclusively in the Ten Percent Happier app.      Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/reid-hoffman-391  ]]>3128false391fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-buddhist-recipe-for-handling-turmoil-kaira-jewel-lingo--75228549 Kaira Jewel Lingo has come back to the show to talk about her new book, We Were Made for These Times: Ten Lessons on Moving Through Change, Loss, and Disruption. This episode explores a few of those strategies including: waking up to what's happening right now; trusting the unknown; a Buddhist list called the Five Remembrances; how gratitude helps us in times of disruption; and accepting what is (and why this is different from resignation or passivity). 
Kaira herself is no stranger to impermanence: she spent 15 years as a Buddhist nun, and then decided to leave, which caused no small amount of disruption. 
Please note: There are brief mentions of domestic violence, abuse, the suffering of refugees, and war in this episode.

To help you find your way during times of upheaval, loss, and transition, Kaira Jewel has recorded a series of meditations in the Ten Percent Happier app. Check it out by downloading the Ten Percent Happier app wherever you get your apps, tapping on the Singles tab, and searching for the topic called "Made for These Hard Times." Or, you can just click here.
And while you're there, be sure to listen to our new podcast, Twenty Percent Happier, available exclusively in the Ten Percent Happier app. 

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/kaira-jewel-lingo-390
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/lsorQzsnMmzGD5O8LlSz4o-DRVG86nEF41etZY7rZv0Mon, 25 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtWe all know that change is inevitable and impermanence is non-negotiable. But somehow it can feel surprising, maybe even wrong, when we personally hit turbulence. The Buddha had a lot to say about this, and so does our guest.  Kaira Jewel Lingo has... Kaira Jewel Lingo has come back to the show to talk about her new book, We Were Made for These Times: Ten Lessons on Moving Through Change, Loss, and Disruption. This episode explores a few of those strategies including: waking up to what's happening right now; trusting the unknown; a Buddhist list called the Five Remembrances; how gratitude helps us in times of disruption; and accepting what is (and why this is different from resignation or passivity). 
Kaira herself is no stranger to impermanence: she spent 15 years as a Buddhist nun, and then decided to leave, which caused no small amount of disruption. 
Please note: There are brief mentions of domestic violence, abuse, the suffering of refugees, and war in this episode.

To help you find your way during times of upheaval, loss, and transition, Kaira Jewel has recorded a series of meditations in the Ten Percent Happier app. Check it out by downloading the Ten Percent Happier app wherever you get your apps, tapping on the Singles tab, and searching for the topic called "Made for These Hard Times." Or, you can just click here.
And while you're there, be sure to listen to our new podcast, Twenty Percent Happier, available exclusively in the Ten Percent Happier app. 

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/kaira-jewel-lingo-390
]]>3066false390fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-the-buddha-taught-about-friendship-kate-johnson--75228574Bookshop, Indiebound, Barnes and Noble or Amazon   To practice cultivating radical friendship, check out some related meditations in the Ten Percent Happier app. If you're already listening to this episode in the Ten Percent Happier app, just scroll down to the "Related" section for meditations on friendship from Sebene Selassie, Oren Jay Sofer, and Joseph Goldstein. If you're not a subscriber, click here or download the Ten Percent Happier app wherever you get your apps and click on the "Podcasts" tab to get started.   And while you're there, be sure to listen to our new podcast, Twenty Percent Happier, available exclusively in the Ten Percent Happier app.        Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/kate-johnson-389  ]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/W-zPb8epGhs3nXocPCtWIi3fom8ccyh_cCVr6X3sbSIWed, 20 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtFriendship was important to the Buddha. In fact, there's a whole passage in the Buddhist scriptures, or suttas, about friendship, with seven strategies for friendship, some of which we will discuss in this episode, with Kate Johnson.   Kate has been...Bookshop, Indiebound, Barnes and Noble or Amazon   To practice cultivating radical friendship, check out some related meditations in the Ten Percent Happier app. If you're already listening to this episode in the Ten Percent Happier app, just scroll down to the "Related" section for meditations on friendship from Sebene Selassie, Oren Jay Sofer, and Joseph Goldstein. If you're not a subscriber, click here or download the Ten Percent Happier app wherever you get your apps and click on the "Podcasts" tab to get started.   And while you're there, be sure to listen to our new podcast, Twenty Percent Happier, available exclusively in the Ten Percent Happier app.        Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/kate-johnson-389  ]]>2824false389fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-training-your-attention-dr-amishi-jha--75228443 Dr. Jha is Professor of Psychology at the University of Miami, the Director of Contemplative Neuroscience for the Mindfulness Research and Practice Initiative, and author of a new book called Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day.
In this episode, Dr. Jha talks about: peak mind; the neuroscience of attention; how and why meditation works for high stress groups; multitasking vs. task switching; simulation mode vs. mindful mode; and answers the burning question - what is the least amount of meditation minutes one can do and still derive all the advertised benefits?
As Dr. Jha mentioned in the episode, she recorded a meditation in the Ten Percent Happier app to help you practice paying attention to your attention. Check it out by downloading the Ten Percent Happier app wherever you get your apps, tapping on the Singles tab, and searching for her meditation called "Find Your Flashlight." Or, click here to play the meditation.
And be sure to check out our new podcast, Twenty Percent Happier, available exclusively in the Ten Percent Happier app. 

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/amishi-jha-388
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/f_3P4mvkc5H12bHXewheQbON_N1f-LOV_3ruph8JFU4Mon, 18 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtDistraction is one of the top complaints of meditators -- and of pretty much every human being, in this era that has been dubbed the "info blitzkrieg." In this episode, we'll hear from Dr. Amishi Jha, who has spent years studying the impact of... Dr. Jha is Professor of Psychology at the University of Miami, the Director of Contemplative Neuroscience for the Mindfulness Research and Practice Initiative, and author of a new book called Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day.
In this episode, Dr. Jha talks about: peak mind; the neuroscience of attention; how and why meditation works for high stress groups; multitasking vs. task switching; simulation mode vs. mindful mode; and answers the burning question - what is the least amount of meditation minutes one can do and still derive all the advertised benefits?
As Dr. Jha mentioned in the episode, she recorded a meditation in the Ten Percent Happier app to help you practice paying attention to your attention. Check it out by downloading the Ten Percent Happier app wherever you get your apps, tapping on the Singles tab, and searching for her meditation called "Find Your Flashlight." Or, click here to play the meditation.
And be sure to check out our new podcast, Twenty Percent Happier, available exclusively in the Ten Percent Happier app. 

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/amishi-jha-388
]]>4346false388fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-percent-happier-matthew-hepburn--75228438 The meditation teacher for this episode is Matthew Hepburn. Matthew has spent the last decade teaching meditation in schools, prisons, and meditation centers around the country. He's an incredibly skilled, wise, and funny teacher. He's also worked for many years at Ten Percent Happier, where Matthew is a stalwart on the content team. 
We cover some fascinating issues, including: how meditation can make you braver at work; undercover practices you can do with your spouse or partner; how to find meaning in everyday annoyances; how to handle fear; and the one thing that will break any meditation practice. 
You can listen to 20% Happier exclusively on the Ten Percent Happier app and download today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/matthew-hepburn-387
]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/DCYiXdWC-zvJZaQqOZM3HI8s3KvTYR11mxvB3QS3BGQWed, 13 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtIn this special episode we're going to do some mindful eavesdropping. You're going to get a chance to listen in on a process that rarely, if ever, gets aired publicly. You're going to hear real students talking to a real meditation teacher about real... The meditation teacher for this episode is Matthew Hepburn. Matthew has spent the last decade teaching meditation in schools, prisons, and meditation centers around the country. He's an incredibly skilled, wise, and funny teacher. He's also worked for many years at Ten Percent Happier, where Matthew is a stalwart on the content team. 
We cover some fascinating issues, including: how meditation can make you braver at work; undercover practices you can do with your spouse or partner; how to find meaning in everyday annoyances; how to handle fear; and the one thing that will break any meditation practice. 
You can listen to 20% Happier exclusively on the Ten Percent Happier app and download today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/matthew-hepburn-387
]]>4508false387fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sitting-with-chaos-zenju-earthlyn-manuel--75228566gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/qE1FUwc4JL87hOiGbqqsk-oUwyaBiki1TBOcf9bRwJMMon, 11 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtVery few of us relish chaos and disruption, but they are facts of life, given the nonnegotiable nature of change. In this episode with Zenju Earthlyn Manuel, we're going to talk about how to tune into the value of disruption, and learn how to sit with...3114false386fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-awesome-power-of-touchy-feely-carole-robin-and-david-bradford--75228565 Carole Robin and David Bradford taught the most popular elective course at the Stanford Graduate School of Business for a combined total of 75 years. Officially, the name of the course is Interpersonal Dynamics, but everybody calls it "Touchy-Feely." Together they have written the new book, Connect: Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends, and Colleagues.
We dive into the six hallmarks of what they call "exceptional relationships," how to be honest and vulnerable without overdoing it, why the questions "how am I feeling?" and "how are you feeling?" are central to improving our communication, the inevitability of risk when you set out to deepen a relationship, and why meditation is helpful in all of this.
Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/carole-robin-david-bradford-385]]>gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/kvmHZEM_tF4aiCZV3C9QB2D_JxnLFZnBHcCsC37h83oWed, 06 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtWe talk a lot on this show about social connection, but in this episode we're going to get super granular on how to actually do relationships better. Carole Robin and David Bradford taught the most popular elective course at the Stanford Graduate... Carole Robin and David Bradford taught the most popular elective course at the Stanford Graduate School of Business for a combined total of 75 years. Officially, the name of the course is Interpersonal Dynamics, but everybody calls it "Touchy-Feely." Together they have written the new book, Connect: Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends, and Colleagues.
We dive into the six hallmarks of what they call "exceptional relationships," how to be honest and vulnerable without overdoing it, why the questions "how am I feeling?" and "how are you feeling?" are central to improving our communication, the inevitability of risk when you set out to deepen a relationship, and why meditation is helpful in all of this.
Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/carole-robin-david-bradford-385]]>4066false385fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-to-do-about-eco-anxiety-jay-michaelson--75228649gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/qKdcaPCl0bS_cEOSAF3izfWs7wHGzVILJWQM_BwM9aYMon, 04 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtIn the mental health community, there's a new term: "Eco-Anxiety."   Our guest in this episode, Jay Michaelson, has been thinking hard about climate change for many, many years. Michaelson is a meditation teacher, rabbi, lawyer, activist, and...3682false384fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-erotic-approach-to-the-climate-crisis-dr-andreas-weber--75228618gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/9heG173OzhYm0c0qBkUgsbpVerubq3Xltf2Aw4uBe9UWed, 29 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtIn this episode we're talking about increasing happiness by connecting to nature.  Guest Andreas Weber is a renowned philosopher, biologist, and writer based in Berlin. He is the author of many books, including Matter & Desire: An Erotic Ecology....2906false383fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stoicism-101-nancy-sherman--75228360a8132d74-f9f7-11eb-9629-53ec8e432504Mon, 27 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtYou may have heard about stoicism, in the common parlance, as having a stiff upper lip, sucking it up, grinning and bearing it, suppressing your emotions, etcetera. Or you may have heard of Stoicism, the ancient Greco-Roman philosophy, that has become...4062false382fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-does-it-actually-mean-to-be-a-whole-person-scott-barry-kaufman--75228514a815bc2e-f9f7-11eb-9629-f33dcbb48eb8Wed, 22 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtIn this episode, we're going to demystify concepts such as: self actualization, personal growth, authenticity, and bringing your "whole self" to the table.  Scott Barry Kaufman is a cognitive scientist and humanistic psychologist. He is the founder...3698false381fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/psychedelics-and-meditation-michael-pollan--75228627a8132b08-f9f7-11eb-9629-bb133fea41d6Mon, 20 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtMichael Pollan has done more than perhaps anybody else in recent history to change the conversation on the use of psychedelic drugs, or plant medicine. He is author of the best selling book called How to Change Your Mind and he recently followed up...3102false380fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-get-the-wisdom-of-old-age-now-dilip-jeste--75228583a812e562-f9f7-11eb-9629-ef1df0acc284Wed, 15 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtHappiness levels are really high when we're young. They then steadily dip through our 20s, 30s, and 40s, and bottom out in our early 50s–at which point, they make a sharp and sudden rise. Then, through our 60s, 70s, and 80s, they are way above where...3742false379fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-interrupted-suleika-jaouad--75228378a81316fe-f9f7-11eb-9629-e7fc8ebfc3f3Mon, 13 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtHere's a thought experiment: how would you handle it if you got a terrible diagnosis? Of course, many of us have no choice but to find out. This is the situation Suleika Jaouad faced when she got gravely ill at a very young age. She had to figure out...3617false378fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-more-relaxed-way-to-meditate-alexis-santos--75228494a8113258-f9f7-11eb-9629-5bc20e8ed5ceWed, 08 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtA common problem among type-A people is trying to win at meditation. But the practice doesn't work like that. If you over-effort, if you try to make something happen, it's pretty much guaranteed not to happen. What is guaranteed is that you will...3332false377fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/letting-go-of-perfectionism-la-sarmiento--75228635a811770e-f9f7-11eb-9629-1bc72d77d03eMon, 06 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtIn this episode, we're talking about the difference between kindness and what our guest, La Sarmiento, calls "radical kindness," how to muster the strength to be kind to annoying people while setting appropriate boundaries, the difference between...3674false376fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reversing-the-golden-rule-jamil-zaki--75228587a812c096-f9f7-11eb-9629-b3014d63ab20Wed, 01 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtIn this episode we're talking about how what you believe— about yourself, or about the world — can become a self-fulfilling prophecy. So if you believe the world is a cold and unforgiving place, it can become that way. And if you believe that you have...3602false375fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-evolutionary-case-for-kindness-dacher-keltner--75228428a8116f02-f9f7-11eb-9629-7387fe0bffefMon, 30 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtHere's a question: Is there an evolutionary advantage to being kind?  Our guest today is Dacher Keltner, an eminent scientist who will make the case that, contrary to popular conceptions of evolution (dog-eat-dog, survival of the fittest), and...3480false374fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/optimizing-your-stress-modupe-akinola--75228512a8116098-f9f7-11eb-9629-83acc5c3378eWed, 25 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtStress – which many of us despise and try to avoid – does not actually have to be a bad thing. Rather, it's our relationship to stress, our mindset about stress, that determines whether we are helped or harmed by it. Today's guest has the science to...3607false373fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-making-and-keeping-friends-robin-dunbar--75228468a813289c-f9f7-11eb-9629-6304ff33cfc4Mon, 23 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtFriendship might not necessarily be something you've considered to be an urgent psychological and physiological issue. On this show, we spend a lot of time exploring how the quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives and our...3781false372fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/improving-your-relationships-buddhist-style-martine-batchelor--75228485a8112ef2-f9f7-11eb-9629-bf5770f47e7eWed, 18 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtThis great deep-Dharma episode is all about using an ancient, fascinating, and readily-accessible Buddhist concept as a way to improve your interactions with other human beings. The concept in question is called vedana, or "feeling tone." Our guest,...4131falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/help-work-sucks-cal-newport--75228639a8163faa-f9f7-11eb-9629-cf7a9b20bde2Mon, 16 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtA lot of us right now would probably agree that the technologies meant to make our jobs easier are actually stressing us out. (Think: the email and Slack messages that never stop and with which you can never catch up.) The worst part is the dopamine...3676false371fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-do-you-love-without-being-attached-kevin-griffin--75228441a8116778-f9f7-11eb-9629-3be0d42be4ceWed, 11 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtIn this episode we're tackling some thorny dharma questions. For example: How do you love someone without attachment? How do you love yourself when the self is allegedly an illusion?  Our guest today is a repeat customer, Kevin Griffin. He joined us a...3417false370fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-end-the-war-with-your-body-sonya-renee-taylor--75228387a81348ea-f9f7-11eb-9629-5f73fbf923f9Mon, 09 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtIt is incredibly common for many of us humans, whatever our gender, to be at war with our bodies -- trying to live up to the people we see in the movies, on social media, or even the versions of ourselves in old pictures. This never-enough-ness can...3647false369fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/escape-from-zombieland-koshin-paley-ellison--75228528a812db30-f9f7-11eb-9629-f7034f22ed3cWed, 04 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtModern life has turned many of us into zombies. We walk around with our noses in our phones, constantly on the hunt. We're not looking to eat people's brains, per se, but we are looking for mindless hits of dopamine -- from the latest headline, email,...4917falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-rarely-accessed-source-of-joy-roman-mars--75228638a8124e9a-f9f7-11eb-9629-13e801c61b82Mon, 02 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtToday's episode is about finding joy, pleasure, interest, and even gratitude in a surprising source: everyday objects and infrastructure.  Our guest Roman Mars is the host and creator of 99% Invisible, a radio show and podcast about design and...2994false368fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-price-of-secrecy-michael-slepian--75228645a811c1d2-f9f7-11eb-9629-6760b8323e80Wed, 28 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtThis episode is all about secrets.  Did you know that there are 38 categories of secrets—and statistically, according to Michael Slepian, you probably have about 13 of them right now? Slepian is the Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. Associate Professor...2803false367fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-outsmart-your-pain-christiane-wolf--75228473a813261c-f9f7-11eb-9629-b7597c81d858Mon, 26 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtSit in meditation for a few minutes and you're likely to experience pain, either physical or psychological. Hang around the meditation scene for very long, and you are likely to hear the expression, "Pain is inevitable; suffering is optional."  And...3291false366fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-art-and-science-of-compassion-thupten-jinpa--75228673a812e260-f9f7-11eb-9629-ef765719ee57Wed, 21 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtIt can be incredibly frustrating when life-changing, world-changing concepts such as compassion and kindness are often presented as cliches, because scientific research strongly suggests that learning how to practice compassion -- through meditation...4330falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-voice-in-your-head-ethan-kross--75228608a8131f5a-f9f7-11eb-9629-e3180a5cd794Mon, 19 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtThe craving, complaining, and comparing voice in our heads can be the source of incalculable suffering, but is it all bad? And are there ways to talk to yourself that can turn your inner voice into a powerful ally?  Ethan Kross is a Professor in the...3971false365fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/getting-over-yourself-joseph-goldstein--75228630a815e816-f9f7-11eb-9629-eb588bc10931Wed, 14 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtFor the uninitiated, Joseph Goldstein is one of the cofounders of the Insight Meditation Society (IMS) alongside Sharon Salzberg and Jack Kornfield. Since its founding, thousands of people from around the world have come to IMS to learn mindfulness...4457false364fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-keep-your-relationships-on-the-rails-kaira-jewel-lingo--75228334a815b904-f9f7-11eb-9629-ef217acb4da1Mon, 12 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtToday's episode is about a Buddhist tool for resolving conflict and keeping your relationships healthy. Today's guest, Kaira Jewel Lingo, was an ordained nun of 15 years in Thich Nhat Hanh's Order of Interbeing, and is now a lay Dharma teacher based...2559false363fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-happiness-emiliana-simon-thomas-2020--75228634a815b364-f9f7-11eb-9629-17ae0a112c0bWed, 07 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtIn a previous interview with Dan, the Dalai Lama said something along the lines of, "everyone's selfish; that's the way we're wired. But if you're going to be selfish, you should be wisely selfish." Wise selfishness takes into account the fact that...3321falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rethinking-your-relationship-to-stuff-the-minimalists-oren-jay-sofer--75228532a815b68e-f9f7-11eb-9629-0f0d34ca168aMon, 05 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtWe've been meaning to tackle our relationship to 'stuff' for a while now. This subject can go deep. It's not just about decluttering (although that can actually be pretty substantial work); it's about rethinking your whole life.  Recently we spoke to...3937false362fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-men-armor-up-daniel-ellenberg--75228471a812bbbe-f9f7-11eb-9629-4fab1ddb4085Wed, 30 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtToday's episode is a deep dive into the male operating system and how it can be upgraded. Today's guest, Daniel Ellenberg, is a psychotherapist, marriage and relationship therapist, author, and facilitator. He has been leading men's groups for over 30...3991false361fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/self-compassion-ain-t-always-soft-kristin-neff--75228403a8131d20-f9f7-11eb-9629-f7f411dfc621Mon, 28 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtThere's a widely held assumption that if you have a warmer, friendlier relationship with yourself, you will not only slack off and be ineffective, but also that you will be a doormat. My guest today says: not true. She's making the case that...3682false360fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-hard-questions-that-might-save-your-relationship-susan-piver--75228650a812b952-f9f7-11eb-9629-c3af0fdf11a4Wed, 23 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtToday we have some counterintuitive relationship advice. If you're in a tough spot with your loved one, why would you want to have a deep chat about religion, politics, work, or your eating habits? Wouldn't that just make everything worse? My guest...3494false359fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/buddhist-lessons-on-anxiety-leslie-booker--75228489a8131956-f9f7-11eb-9629-7776dc775ec2Mon, 21 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtTaming Anxiety Series - Episode 4: Welcome to the final episode in our Taming Anxiety Series! Today's guest, Leslie Booker – who goes by "Booker" – is one of America's leading dharma teachers. She began sharing the practice with vulnerable populations...4213false358fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/strategies-for-social-anxiety-ellen-hendriksen--75228567a8127758-f9f7-11eb-9629-f3b4f39d236cFri, 18 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtTaming Anxiety Series - Episode 3: As we move into summer and more and more vaccines go into arms, your town or city (or state or country) may soon be opening back up, if it hasn't already. Some of us are ecstatic. A lot of us are anxious. (And by the...4247false357fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/anxiety-explained-luana-marques--75228599a815c110-f9f7-11eb-9629-6f41e9a733bcWed, 16 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtTaming Anxiety Series - Episode 2: Anxiety is very common -- but also commonly misunderstood. So today we're doing a show that you might think of as: Everything You Wanted to Know About Anxiety (But Were Afraid to Ask). This is the second episode in a...3730false356fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sara-bareilles-anxiety-anger-and-art--75228563a8131474-f9f7-11eb-9629-dbe1357770afMon, 14 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtTaming Anxiety Series - Episode 1: Today is a big day here on the podcast, both because we have a fantastic new episode, and because this episode is actually kicking off a series we have been wanting to produce for a long time, called "Taming...3644false355fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-surprising-upsides-of-self-deception-shankar-vedantam--75228622a815f608-f9f7-11eb-9629-0bb8831c48e6Wed, 09 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtAnyone with a passing familiarity with Buddhism will know that "delusion" is rarely, if ever, mentioned in a positive way. In fact, the Buddha included delusion (aka: confusion about the way things really are) on his list of "the three poisons." The...4247false354fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chris-bosh-making-your-inner-voice-your-ally--75228674a815d178-f9f7-11eb-9629-0755dba66143Mon, 07 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtOne of the more surprising lessons I've learned as an ambitious person is that perhaps the best recipe for success is... keeping your ego in check. For a long time, I subconsciously believed that you needed to be unremittingly selfish to "make it."...3289false353fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dan-tells-a-meditative-story--75228611a815d402-f9f7-11eb-9629-cb58db0c8cd6Fri, 04 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtIn this episode from the excellent podcast Meditative Story, recorded a couple of years ago, Dan shares a candid look at his attempts to connect more with his son, Alexander, on their first father-son trip.    Meditative Story combines human stories...1881falsebonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-you-re-burning-out-and-how-to-fix-it-leah-weiss--75228520a812b6fa-f9f7-11eb-9629-7bfb9b717d0aWed, 02 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtCovid appears to have brought on a spike in burnout, especially among women, millions of whom have exited the workplace since the pandemic began. So what is burnout, exactly? How do you know if you qualify? How do you fix it? And can meditation help?...4089false352fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-buddhist-approach-to-patience-dzigar-kongtrul-rinpoche--75228548a81311ea-f9f7-11eb-9629-9331364a7692Mon, 31 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtThese are not hospitable times for the mental skill of patience. Instant gratification has never been more thoroughly scaled. You can order food, taxis, and shampoo from your phone. Streaming services autoplay the next episode of whatever show you're...2898false351fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-be-courageous-stacy-mcclendon--75228656a812b470-f9f7-11eb-9629-f39b91296fa9Wed, 26 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtMany of us know that meditation can confer benefits such as self-awareness, calm, and compassion, but what about courage? My guest today says, yes. Meditation can boost your courage quotient. And she will talk about exactly how. Her name is Stacy...4271false350fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meditation-is-not-just-a-solo-endeavor-pamela-ayo-yetunde--75228664a815c96c-f9f7-11eb-9629-e3211146529cMon, 24 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtThere's a meditation pitfall that's pretty easy to fall into. In fact, I've fallen into it many times. It's this idea, which we can hold consciously or subconsciously, that meditation is a solo endeavor. "I'm doing it to reduce my stress, or boost my...4391false349fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-focus-shaila-catherine--75228631a812b236-f9f7-11eb-9629-43a6ad36ad91Wed, 19 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtLiving as we do in an era that has been called the info blitzkrieg, staying focused can be extremely difficult for many of us. This can be true when we're working and trying to stay on task. It can also be true in meditation, when we might find our...4344false348fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-you-can-learn-about-your-relationships-from-a-former-neo-nazi-shannon-foley-martinez--75228273a8130f88-f9f7-11eb-9629-37441b010a1eMon, 17 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtWe've got a provocative but deeply practical episode today. All of us have people in our lives — whether it be our personal lives, our professional lives, or even just people we see on TV — with whom we disagree. So how can we coexist, or even reach a...3449false347fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-gospel-of-adequacy-miguel-sancho-felicia-morton--75228655a812afc0-f9f7-11eb-9629-73183e9c5956Wed, 12 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtOften on the show, we bring on incredibly accomplished meditation practitioners or influential researchers who have deep things to teach us, based on their personal experience or professional pursuits. And while many of these people talk openly about...3870false346fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-change-your-habits-katy-milkman--75228460a8130d3a-f9f7-11eb-9629-cf9fedd91782Mon, 10 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtTo state the blazingly obvious, creating healthy habits can be infernally difficult. But why? And what are the best strategies for getting around this? My guest today has spent nearly two decades researching these questions. Her name is Katy Milkman....4307false345fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-handle-anger-uncertainty-and-self-loathing-mushim-patricia-ikeda--75228652a812ad5e-f9f7-11eb-9629-4b617282317aWed, 05 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtWhen somebody wrongs you, what is the wise way to handle your anger? Is forgiveness possible? What about friendliness? My guest today has a lot of thoughts about how to handle anger and how to respond to people who mean you harm. It might surprise you...4285false344fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-everyone-who-meditates-should-know-chenxing-han-and-duncan-ryuken-williams--75228646a8130ace-f9f7-11eb-9629-9bfaf80024c0Mon, 03 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtIf you meditate (or do yoga, for that matter), you may have been taught by a Westerner, but you owe a gigantic debt of gratitude to the giants and geniuses in Asia who developed these practices. This fact can be overlooked or downplayed --...3999false343fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-building-better-relationships-marissa-king--75228537a8133bca-f9f7-11eb-9629-6716a5c14964Wed, 28 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtThe idea of networking can be fraught. For some people, it might, at times, seem either icky or pathetic to deliberately try to make friends, either in a personal or professional context -- especially since so many of us may be feeling a bit socially...3866false342fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-art-and-science-of-the-world-s-gooiest-cliche-barbara-fredrickson--75228470a8130880-f9f7-11eb-9629-7741af4f9cd8Mon, 26 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtOne of our primary missions on this show is to rescue vital ideas that have lapsed into cliches. There are so many important concepts out there that many of us might be tempted to dismiss because they are encrusted with cultural baggage or have been...4090false341fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-hope-jacqueline-mattis--75228542a812cf64-f9f7-11eb-9629-6f85dc5c921fWed, 21 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtToday we're talking to a renowned psychologist who has come up with five strategies for cultivating hope. Dr. Jacqueline Mattis is a clinical psychologist from Rutgers University, where she is also a Dean of Faculty. As you will hear, she did not...4228false340fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-buddhism-is-inherently-hopeful-despite-all-the-talk-of-suffering-oren-jay-sofer--75228665a81270dc-f9f7-11eb-9629-2b40625d4820Mon, 19 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtBuddhism can get a bad rap as being hopelessly pessimistic -- in no small measure because one of the Buddha's first principal pronouncements was, "Life is suffering." But if you listen to the rest of his spiel, you will hear that the Buddha...3012false339fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/discomfort-a-counterintuitive-source-of-hope-sebene-selassie--75228448a812e026-f9f7-11eb-9629-cf5deaff4d3bWed, 14 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtAs you may know, we are in the midst of a two-week series on hope – a concept we are trying to rescue from the realm of rote cliche and empty bromides. Our belief is that hope, when properly understood and practiced, is not baseless optimism or...3423false338fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hope-is-a-skill-george-mumford--75228648a8130678-f9f7-11eb-9629-8740bb7d44b7Mon, 12 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtSpring is here. Vaccines are entering arms. But for many of us, hope can feel slippery and fleeting. Even with the pandemic seeming to abate, there's still a lot of uncertainty and suffering. That's why, starting today, we're launching a special...3130false337fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/three-mindfulness-strategies-from-joseph-goldstein-2020--75228598a812aaf2-f9f7-11eb-9629-132d3be61fdcWed, 07 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtTo inject a little sunshine, perspective, and wisdom, we thought it might make sense to repost one of our favorite conversations of the last year. This is a straight up meat-and-potatoes meditation talk from the one and only Joseph Goldstein. In this...3341falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-your-emotions-are-made-lisa-feldman-barrett--75228478a8130416-f9f7-11eb-9629-6326fb1dc504Mon, 05 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtToday's guest is at the forefront of understanding human emotions: what they are, why humans evolved to have them, how they're different from feelings, and what science says about how to manage them (rather than get yanked around by them all the...4398false336fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-pressure-cooker-for-insight-bart-van-melik--75228591a812d8e2-f9f7-11eb-9629-471e676870caWed, 31 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtThe great meditation teacher Ram Dass once said, "If you think you're enlightened, go spend a week with your family." My guest today comes with tools to help you keep your cool when interacting with family -- or anyone else. We're going to talk about...3949false335fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/three-lessons-from-happiness-research-emma-seppala--75228558a81301be-f9f7-11eb-9629-53a16d2a7e46Mon, 29 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtPeople in the mindfulness meditation world often note that what we're teaching is not a breathing exercise; the goal is to just feel the breath as it naturally occurs (if you've chosen the breath as the thing you want to focus on). However -- and this...3426false334fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-self-interested-case-for-examining-your-biases-john-biewen--75228651a812a886-f9f7-11eb-9629-97f8e506f0d6Wed, 24 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtToo often, the process of looking at your biases can be presented like eating your vegetables. But one of the most fascinating and rewarding things I have attempted to do in recent years is to take a good, hard look at my own prejudices and...3728false333fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-profound-upside-of-self-diminishment-george-saunders--75228671a8125174-f9f7-11eb-9629-d32168c59697Mon, 22 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtThere is a powerful scene in a novel called Lincoln In the Bardo, where President Abraham Lincoln has come to the cemetery where his young son, Willie, is soon to be buried. Willie had passed away at the White House where he had gotten sick. Lincoln...4097false332fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-understand-oneness-roshi-norma-wong--75228445a812a5f2-f9f7-11eb-9629-ff0960fd144dWed, 17 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtToday we're diving into a concept that is simultaneously one of the oldest contemplative cliches and one of the most profound head scratchers — oneness. Can *you* be one with everything if *you* don't really exist? And, even if we manage to grok this...3461false331fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-this-plague-ends-and-what-it-tells-us-about-human-nature-nicholas-christakis--75228661a812ff52-f9f7-11eb-9629-97de5b7995f5Mon, 15 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000bgtWe all remember that fateful week, almost exactly a year ago, when it all seemed to sink in for so many of us–when Tom Hanks got sick, the NBA suspended games, and the (now former) President addressed the nation in primetime. The big question now is:...3786false330fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-break-your-anxiety-habit-judson-brewer--75228472a812d1c6-f9f7-11eb-9629-1f33ab7fc841Wed, 10 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000bgtTo mark the first anniversary of the week in March 2020 when Covid fundamentally altered our lives, we're launching a special two-part series. Today, we're going to be talking about anxiety, which has been spiking during the pandemic. My guest is Dr....4302false329fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-conversation-about-abuse-agency-and-mindfulness-tanya-selvaratnam--75228623a812fd22-f9f7-11eb-9629-d73bd9848b5aMon, 08 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000bgtBefore we dive in, a warning: this conversation includes descriptions of abuse and violence. As you may know, March 8th, the day we're dropping this episode, is International Women's Day. We have a story today about intimate violence, which has long...2808false328fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uprooting-your-delusions-andrea-fella--75228667a812ca32-f9f7-11eb-9629-cfe815d55f31Wed, 03 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000bgtI know you guys, and it is pretty clear you love deep dharma episodes. Today we've got a dharma episode that is quite timely. As you all know, we live in a time when most people are getting their news from carefully curated information silos. As a...4206false327fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-make-a-masterpiece-pete-docter--75228658a812fae8-f9f7-11eb-9629-df8ccfd3670aMon, 01 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000bgtWe're all creatives, whether we think of ourselves that way or not. In so many aspects of your life, from planning your future to planning a meal to curating your social media, you need to be able to both envision and then execute. And how you work...2818false326fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-new-way-to-think-about-addiction-annie-grace--75228557a812a318-f9f7-11eb-9629-5728e38696f1Wed, 24 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000bgtThe stereotypical depiction of fighting addiction makes it seem highly unpleasant: White knuckling, sweating it out, detoxing, going cold turkey–you get the picture. This applies to classical addiction, and also to the less dangerous (but nonetheless...3766false325fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-craving-mind-kevin-griffin--75228580a812f8b8-f9f7-11eb-9629-3705c372635fMon, 22 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000bgtThis is an episode about our craving, grasping minds. Whether you have struggled with a classic addiction or not, we all have addictive tendencies; we all wrestle with desire. I often think about a provocative question once posed by my friend, Dr. Jud...3719false324fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/making-it-rain-tara-brach--75228602a812a0ac-f9f7-11eb-9629-0734200d894dWed, 17 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000bgtToday we're going to talk about a massively useful acronym, which can be used both on the cushion and in your free-range living. The acronym is RAIN -- R-A-I-N -- and rather than explaining it myself, I will leave that to my guest, who has become one...4648falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/holding-it-together-when-things-fall-apart-pema-chodron--75228518a812f656-f9f7-11eb-9629-176e1e26709dMon, 15 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000bgtWe're now almost a full year into the era of Covid restrictions, and I suspect that many of you, as I am, are starting to internalize the fact that, notwithstanding the vaccines, there's likely a ways to go yet. And the mental health issues are piling...2792falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-and-why-to-hug-your-inner-dragons-richard-schwartz--75228554a8129dfa-f9f7-11eb-9629-3b7bf6a408c6Wed, 10 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000bgtHow do you relate to the more difficult— and even ugly— aspects of your personality? How do you feel about yourself when you are, say, in a judgmental or vengeful or jealous mode? Is that an opportunity for self-laceration? My guest today agrees with...4314false323fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-deeply-healthy-kind-of-perfectionism-jetsunma-tenzin-palmo--75228529a812f3f4-f9f7-11eb-9629-4b40639ee5cdMon, 08 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000bgtWe have talked a lot on this show about how perfectionism can have pernicious impacts on your psyche. Today we're going to talk about how, by contrast, a certain kind of perfection is very much worth aiming for. We're diving into another Buddhist list...3998false322fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-joy-of-being-wrong-adam-grant--75228541a8129b84-f9f7-11eb-9629-9bb5ed5760ffWed, 03 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000bgtMy guest today makes a fascinating and potentially life-changing case. He argues that we need to reconsider how we view intelligence. He says that instead of viewing intelligence as the ability to think and learn, we should view it as the ability to...3849false321fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-buddha-s-8-part-manual-for-a-good-life-brother-phap-dung--75228522a81217fe-f9f7-11eb-9629-37cb2a175b02Mon, 01 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000bgtToday we're talking about one of the Buddha's first and most important lists: the Eightfold Path. I'm kinda surprised we've never done a deep dive into this list on the show before, but better late than never. Some context before we dive in: The...2667false320fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-do-nothing-jenny-odell--75228633a812994a-f9f7-11eb-9629-4b6d6a3a411aWed, 27 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000bgtFor an audience of meditators (or aspiring meditators), the idea of doing nothing shouldn't be foreign. But, speaking from personal experience, it is very possible, especially for Type A people, to approach meditation with an agenda. In which case,...3553false319fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-new-way-to-think-about-your-time-ashley-whillans--75228424a812f14c-f9f7-11eb-9629-d3279491b455Mon, 25 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000bgtFor many of us, in this pandemic, our relationship to time has become particularly fraught. You may be noticing that, with no limits on your work time, you are going into overdrive and feeling more crazed than ever. Or you may be feeling like you have...4457false318fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/non-preachy-ethics-jozen-tamori-gibson--75228647a81296d4-f9f7-11eb-9629-07243ae7e3acWed, 20 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000bgtWe're diving in on another Buddhist list today. One of the many things I like about the Buddha is that, as far as I can tell, he pretty much always aims his messages, even the hard-to-swallow ones, at the pleasure centers of the brain. Even when he's...3788false317fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-call-people-in-instead-of-calling-them-out-loretta-ross--75228666a811ea18-f9f7-11eb-9629-ab51e9b20b38Mon, 18 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000bgtOn this Martin Luther King day, it's tempting to fear that America, and the world, may never have been further away from the kind of inclusive society that Dr. King called for so eloquently. So today, we are, I hope, going to give you a little hope --...3577false316fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-big-dose-of-perspective-jack-kornfield--75228551a8129490-f9f7-11eb-9629-073d5204ae73Wed, 13 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000bgtThis is exactly what I needed right now: a huge, helpful dose of perspective in the midst of the political crisis gripping America -- a crisis which, of course, has ripple effects for the whole world. Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in...4020false315fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-wise-and-counterintuitive-way-to-meditate-in-a-crisis-lama-rod-owens--75228632a812eee0-f9f7-11eb-9629-5ff47788f58eMon, 11 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000bgtIf you're either seething or scared — or both — in the aftermath of the attack on the US Capitol, this one's for you. In times of national and international strife, we've made it a habit of turning to Lama Rod Owens. Rod was officially recognized as a...3911false314fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/national-trauma-now-what-jon-kabat-zinn-special-edition--75228577a812ec56-f9f7-11eb-9629-af2e10d190f8Fri, 08 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000bgtI don't know about you, but I felt a lot of anger, fear, and sadness while watching those horrifying images from the United States Capitol on Wednesday. So how do we handle this with some degree of equanimity? That's what we're going to talk about...3544false313fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-re-doing-resolutions-wrong-here-s-how-to-fix-it-dr-laurie-santos--75228575a8129238-f9f7-11eb-9629-4f7520580a53Wed, 06 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew Year's Series Episode 4. Today we're going to dive into the science behind why so many of us get New Year's resolutions so wrong -- and how we can do better. My guest is Dr. Laurie Santos. As you may remember, she made her debut on this show just...3180false312fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/karamo-how-to-actually-do-self-love--75228579a813acea-f9f7-11eb-9629-7b7b7f73b314Fri, 01 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew Year's Series Episode 3. We talk with Karamo about how to practice self-love--and why doing so is the opposite of selfish.   Karamo was the first out gay Black man on reality TV when he appeared on MTV's The Real World: Philadelphia in 2004. But...2527false311fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-scientific-case-for-self-compassion-chris-germer--75228543a813a4e8-f9f7-11eb-9629-2f0b47259a0fWed, 30 Dec 2020 08:00:00 +0000bgtNew Year's Series Episode 2. We talk with Chris Germer about the scientifically-proven benefits of self-compassion; how to practice self-compassion in your life; the disutility of shame; and the connection between self-compassion and compassion for...4408false310fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-anti-diet-evelyn-tribole-january-2020--75228675a813a286-f9f7-11eb-9629-bf83a595166fWed, 23 Dec 2020 08:00:00 +0000bgtI, like many people, have the potential to get pretty dysregulated around food and body image. A lot of men don't talk about this stuff, but there is plenty of evidence that this is a unisex issue. Especially during the holidays, when we're surrounded...5112falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vulnerability-the-key-to-courage-brene-brown--75228663a8162664-f9f7-11eb-9629-03368ef1a676Mon, 21 Dec 2020 08:00:00 +0000bgtVulnerability is not something I ever personally considered to be a valuable skill to cultivate. That is, until I met today's guest, Brené Brown-- who helped me understand that being vulnerable is not about weakness, nor is it about sloppy...3941falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kryptonite-for-the-inner-critic-kristin-neff--75228643a8128fae-f9f7-11eb-9629-ffa7b127c713Wed, 16 Dec 2020 08:00:00 +0000bgtI don't know about you, but there have been many times during this wrenching year where I have made my pain even worse by adding on layers and layers of self-criticism. There's a notion that is deeply ingrained in our culture that the only way to...4957falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/manure-for-enlightenment-fleet-maull--75228670a8162402-f9f7-11eb-9629-cb90f4b6e66cMon, 14 Dec 2020 08:00:00 +0000bgtThe notion of transmuting the difficult stuff in your life into something positive has become a cliche. Turning lemon into lemonades, making your mess your message, etcetera. But, as I have said many times on this show, there is a reason cliches...4087false308fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-emotional-intelligence-daniel-goleman--75228525a8139f8e-f9f7-11eb-9629-172f031b0481Wed, 09 Dec 2020 08:00:00 +0000bgtHow much would your relationships improve if you could up your emotional intelligence game? That phrase -- emotional intelligence -- entered the lexicon 25 years ago, when my friend Daniel Goleman wrote a book by the same name. And so on this episode,...3523false307fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-meditator-in-the-arena-sam-harris--75228562a8123cb6-f9f7-11eb-9629-df0a5177de83Mon, 07 Dec 2020 08:00:00 +0000bgtSam Harris (no relation to me, by the way -- although I wouldn't mind it) has had a formative impact on my contemplative development. He was one of the first "normal" (at least that's how I computed it, back when I was still a rather judgmental...3855false306fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/secrets-from-the-happiness-lab-laurie-santos--75228681a8139d18-f9f7-11eb-9629-4b2f48734c59Wed, 02 Dec 2020 08:00:00 +0000bgt2020 has already sucked extremely hard, but we may now be entering even more difficult months ahead, as winter sets in. So we asked Professor Laurie Santos to come on. She is overflowing with science-based strategies for navigating this difficult...3851false305fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-you-can-learn-from-the-buddha-s-wife-and-aunt-pamela-weiss--75228620a8162196-f9f7-11eb-9629-bf1e3bcac7b3Mon, 30 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0000bgtThe women around the Buddha dropped a ton of useful wisdom, but I suspect you haven't heard much about that. Why? Why have these women been largely written out of history? And what do these hidden figures have to teach us? We're diving in on that...3912false304fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/depression-and-anxiety-your-old-enemies-your-best-friends-zindel-segal--75228384a8139a48-f9f7-11eb-9629-2f30c80705c8Wed, 25 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0000bgtWinter is coming. Not to get all Game of Thrones on you, but... while there are some optimistic signs on the horizon in the form of vaccines, it looks like we could be heading into some dark months of rising caseloads and restrictions on our...3575false303fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-words-of-the-buddha-bhikkhu-bodhi--75228513a8161f0c-f9f7-11eb-9629-470bc37fe74aMon, 23 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0000bgtWhen I first got interested in meditation, all the talk of the Buddha that I encountered in the various books I was reading and lectures I was attending seemed like more of a bug than a feature. I was looking for science-backed stress relief, not...4299false302fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-holiday-survival-guide-for-difficult-conversations-bill-doherty--75228662a81397dc-f9f7-11eb-9629-af68349fcdcfWed, 18 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0000bgtWhat to do if you find yourself marooned at your Thanksgiving meal, facing a voluble uncle who is spewing political ideas you find abominable? Our guest today is overstuffed (see what I did there?) with practical ideas. I first met Bill Doherty...3533false301fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/six-words-to-get-you-through-a-bad-day-bonnie-duran--75228490a8161ca0-f9f7-11eb-9629-e78a7e66e8a7Mon, 16 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0000bgtIt feels like the right time to drop a deep Dharma episode. And this one has a twist. Bonnie Duran is a professor in the Schools of Social Work and Public Health at the University of Washington, where she also directs the Center for Indigenous Health...3089false300fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/relationship-advice-from-a-mega-monk-haemin-sunim--75228465a816466c-f9f7-11eb-9629-43b252c346b4Wed, 11 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0000bgtMy guest today does a fantastic job of speaking in a not-at-all-annoying way about the inarguably important yet potentially very cheesy concept of self-love. Haemin Sunim is a Korean "mega monk" who has developed a massive online following and has...3765false299fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-and-why-to-hack-your-empathy-jamil-zaki--75228531a8161a5c-f9f7-11eb-9629-3f6a8e859494Mon, 09 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0000bgtKindness and empathy are loaded propositions right now. When you hear those words, you might think: Eh, those are soft skills that won't help me get ahead. Or: If I'm too nice, I will get trampled. Or: I need my anger to be effective. Or: I am plenty...4540false298fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dealing-with-uncertainty-anxiety-and-anger-special-post-election-edition-lama-rod-owens--75228462a8139598-f9f7-11eb-9629-3b96b8bb2e00Wed, 04 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000bgtIn the wee hours of election night, we consult Lama Rod Owens on uncertainty, anxiety, rage, and self-care. Join Dan and Rev. angel Kyodo williams today, Wednesday, November 4 at 3 PM for a live conversation (and guided meditation) on the Ten Percent...3296false297fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-use-social-media-without-losing-your-mind-randy-fernando--75228680a815be86-f9f7-11eb-9629-fbed05790818Mon, 02 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0000bgtGiven that social media has been blamed for rising levels of anxiety, depression, loneliness, and political polarization, is it possible to use this technology wisely? That's the question we dive into today with Randy Fernando, who is featured in a...2984false296fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-be-grateful-when-everything-sucks-dara-williams--75228538a8139354-f9f7-11eb-9629-3be87cf03f1dWed, 28 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +0000bgtIn the face of the seemingly unremitting horrors of 2020, is it possible -- or wise -- to generate gratitude? My guest today argues: yes. DaRa Williams is a longtime practitioner and teacher of meditation. She is one of the guiding teachers at the...3557false295fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vitamin-e-how-to-cultivate-equanimity-amidst-political-chaos-election-sanity-series-roshi-joan-halifax--75228678a81616ec-f9f7-11eb-9629-7f1e4fe70868Mon, 26 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +0000bgt#294: Vitamin E: How To Cultivate Equanimity Amidst Political Chaos | Election Sanity Series | Roshi Joan Halifax It's part four in our Election Sanity series. Throughout October, we have been trying to help you stay engaged in current events without...3735false294fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-star-utterly-unguarded-brett-eldredge--75228628a815d678-f9f7-11eb-9629-f35399dfa9a3Wed, 21 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +0000bgtWe've backed away from celebrity interviews on the show of late, because we got a lot of feedback from listeners saying they had trouble relating to some of our more famous interviewees. I am confident that is not going to be the case with today's...3315false293fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-opposite-of-schadenfreude-election-sanity-series-tuere-sala--75229072a81614b2-f9f7-11eb-9629-d380376573b4Mon, 19 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +0000bgtThere's an old expression: "Every time a friend succeeds, I die a little bit." I love that saying, because it speaks to how hard it can be to take pleasure in other people's happiness. That said, while it may be difficult, it is not impossible -- and...3541false292fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/three-mindfulness-strategies-from-joseph-goldstein--75229075a81390de-f9f7-11eb-9629-3b0acfe6c70eWed, 14 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +0000bgtThere will be no talk of election or pandemic on this episode. This is a straight-up, meat-and-potatoes meditation talk from the one and only Joseph Goldstein. In this chat, we explore three profoundly useful mindfulness strategies, including:...3372false291fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-immense-power-of-giving-a-crap-election-sanity-series-rev-angel-kyodo-williams--75229115a816123c-f9f7-11eb-9629-8f07a81d7736Mon, 12 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +0000bgtDo you remember that band, The Shins? They had a popular song that appeared on the soundtrack for that Zach Braff movie Garden State. Anyway, they also had a song called "Caring is Creepy." I always thought that was kinda funny. In this episode,...3483false290fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fun-is-a-trainable-skill-and-it-doesn-t-involve-your-phone-catherine-price--75229071a812052a-f9f7-11eb-9629-3f85210b0f0fWed, 07 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +0000bgtAt a time like this, fun may seem frivolous. But our guest today is going to argue — convincingly, in my opinion — that fun is absolutely essential to a well-lived life. She has thought deeply about what actually constitutes fun, and how we can best...3488false289fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-love-got-to-do-with-it-election-sanity-series-joanna-hardy--75229120a8160d96-f9f7-11eb-9629-430f62c06169Mon, 05 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +0000bgtIn an election season characterized by misinformation, mistrust, and now a positive covid test from the President-- we've been plunged headlong into a black hole of uncertainty. So here at the Ten Percent Happier podcast, we've decided to serve up...3467false288fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-you-change-your-relationship-with-fear-dr-abigail-marsh--75229119a8138dfa-f9f7-11eb-9629-83a0be87e884Wed, 30 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000bgtThere's no shortage of fear these days -- the virus, the climate, racial injustice, political tumult… I could go on. But can you change the way your brain reacts to fear? Moreover, can you train courage? Abigail Marsh says yes; overcoming fear is a...3072false287fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/feeding-the-mind-dr-mark-hyman--75229076a8160b52-f9f7-11eb-9629-93f42c0fc4f6Mon, 28 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000bgtToday we're going to get a deep take on the old cliche, "You are what you eat." Usually that expression speaks to the impact of food on our bodies, but what is often overlooked is the impact nutrition has on our minds. Dr. Mark Hyman is the author of...2810false286fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-the-point-of-joy-right-now-james-baraz--75229078a8164432-f9f7-11eb-9629-a7f1baf9f898Wed, 23 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000bgtIn my opinion, purveyors of joy can come off as oily and unctuous, even in the best of times. Like walking impersonations of Rainbow Brite. But in hard times, arguing for joy can seem pollyanna-ish or downright clueless. Our guest today reframes joy...3618false285fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-handle-a-narcissist-including-maybe-yourself-keith-campbell--75229074a8160922-f9f7-11eb-9629-f315260dc05bMon, 21 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000bgt"Narcissist" is a word that gets thrown quite a bit, including by me -- often, semi-facetiously, about myself. But until this conversation, I didn't actually know what the word meant. My guest today is Keith Campbell, who's been researching narcissism...2793false284fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-buddha-s-foundational-listicle-phillip-moffitt--75229134a8138bb6-f9f7-11eb-9629-239db578ec65Wed, 16 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000bgtWay before Buzzfeed, the Buddha was creating listicles: The Seven Factors of Enlightenment, The Three Jewels, The Eight Worldly Winds... I could go on. He wasn't using these lists as clickbait, obviously; they were teaching tools -- ways to understand...3761false283fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-a-buddhist-monk-learned-from-nearly-being-assasinated-bhante-buddharakkhita--75229113a8138936-f9f7-11eb-9629-87075ad21f0cWed, 09 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000bgtWhen you first encounter Bhante Buddharakkhita, the wise and affable Abbot of the Ugandan Buddhist Center, you might be tempted to think: this guy's been a meditator since shortly after exiting the womb. But his story of finding the dharma -- and then...3793false281fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-man-s-planetary-quest-for-happiness-ravi-patel--75229140a81606b6-f9f7-11eb-9629-172cb50a8e19Mon, 07 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000bgtHow do you strike work/life balance when you feel overwhelming pressure to provide for your family? How do you balance gender roles in a modern marriage? How close should we live to our parents when they retire? These are questions many, if not most,...2471false280fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-stay-politically-engaged-without-losing-your-mind-sharon-salzberg--75229122a81385da-f9f7-11eb-9629-a71263a66ea6Wed, 02 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000bgtIn the heat of an election that is both incredibly nasty and hugely consequential, it might be tempting to try to shut out all the feelings of anger, frustration, and powerlessness. But my guest today makes a compelling argument for engagement -- and...3957false279fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-stay-centered-when-you-re-skiing-off-a-cliff-angel-collinson--75229129a816045e-f9f7-11eb-9629-774c1ad00162Mon, 31 Aug 2020 07:00:00 +0000bgtAngel Collinson is a badass in every sense of the word. She's one of the world's best extreme skiers, a meditator, and a climate activist. In this conversation we explore Angel's mindfulness practice and how it helps her stay centered even when she's...3273false278fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-conversation-actually-explains-oneness-with-the-universe-sebene-selassie--75229156a8138382-f9f7-11eb-9629-ef03bdc8a8d5Wed, 26 Aug 2020 07:00:00 +0000bgtI grew up with that famous Groucho Marx joke, "I wouldn't want to belong to a club that would have me as a member." It always resonated with me. As my grandfather would say, "I resemble that remark." We all know that belonging -- to a tribe, a family,...3427false277fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-we-all-traumatized-dr-pat-ogden--75229176a8160206-f9f7-11eb-9629-338c918e9d95Mon, 24 Aug 2020 07:00:00 +0000bgtIt's a human urge to return to normalcy after a cataclysmic event. But if we rush back to normalcy without taking a beat, without metabolizing what we've all been going through, that can create profound psychological issues. Dr. Pat Ogden is an expert...3518false276fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/improving-your-relationships-buddhist-style-martine-batchelor--75229116a81343c2-f9f7-11eb-9629-73f78d8e0be0Wed, 19 Aug 2020 07:00:00 +0000bgtThis episode is a mix of the technical, the practical, and the delightful. We're talking about a meditation technique that can impact relationships, your biases, and how you handle things such as lying, sex, alcohol, and social media. The key word...4860false275fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-case-for-optimism-dr-jonathan-salk--75229109a8123522-f9f7-11eb-9629-d7459a97e56eMon, 17 Aug 2020 07:00:00 +0000bgtThe virus has exploited so many weaknesses of our culture. But having exposed the weaknesses, such as inequities and reckless individualism, could the current crisis lead to a fundamental shift for humankind? That may sound utopian, but our guest...3594false274fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-master-class-in-resilience-george-mumford--75229152a8138116-f9f7-11eb-9629-e7ead659e72bWed, 12 Aug 2020 07:00:00 +0000bgtToday we have a master class in resilience. My guest is George Mumford, who has overcome some towering difficulties in his own life, including an addiction to drugs. He went on to become a legendary meditation teacher who has worked with athletes such...3380false273fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-secrets-of-gritty-people-angela-duckworth--75229137a815ff4a-f9f7-11eb-9629-7398476dc0c8Mon, 10 Aug 2020 07:00:00 +0000bgtThis week on the show, we're exploring the interrelated themes of grit and resilience -- both massively resonant and relevant issues in the era of Covid and BLM. Today, my guest is Angela Duckworth. She's a psychologist who was deemed a "genius" by...3285false272fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-antidote-to-burnout-leah-weiss--75229187a8126e70-f9f7-11eb-9629-4304599dd9a4Wed, 05 Aug 2020 07:00:00 +0000bgtAt a time when work has become more challenging than ever, we're going to explore one myth and one revelation. The myth -- which many of us, myself included, have consciously or subconsciously incorporated into our lives — is that we need to grind...4087false271fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-don-t-exist-but-you-actually-do-wait-what-guy-armstrong--75229211a815fd24-f9f7-11eb-9629-4b184e8c9f73Mon, 03 Aug 2020 07:00:00 +0000bgtIn this episode, we take a simple, useful, and down-to-earth stroll through one of the most confounding -- but liberating -- concepts in Buddhism. On the one hand, Buddhists tell us the self is an illusion: "You don't exist!" On the other hand, they...3153false270fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-sex-episode-devon-and-craig-hase--75229148a8137ea0-f9f7-11eb-9629-5f17deed2d0eWed, 29 Jul 2020 07:00:00 +0000bgtBuddhists don't tend to shy away from talking about body parts -- but usually it's more along the lines of meditating on things like spittle, defecation (otherwise known as poop) and the inevitable decay of the body. So where do sex and sexuality fit...3772false269fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-get-sleep-in-anxious-times-dr-donn-posner--75229225a815fad6-f9f7-11eb-9629-f7ce48e13b24Mon, 27 Jul 2020 07:00:00 +0000bgtI don't know about you guys, but my sleep has suffered quite badly during the last few months. Today's guest really got me thinking about this issue in a whole new way. First, he normalizes the sleep problems many of us are having. If you're sleeping...4718false268fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-do-you-optimize-your-performance-when-everything-sucks-pete-carroll-michael-gervais--75229186a8137c52-f9f7-11eb-9629-af89a4f1d9f3Wed, 22 Jul 2020 07:00:00 +0000bgtHow do you optimize your performance when life is utterly disrupted by a pandemic? Are optimism and confidence trainable skills? Can we get over our fear of other people's opinions? These are some of the questions we tackle in this episode. We have...3671false267fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-case-for-doing-nothing-in-a-time-of-crisis-sebene-selassie-jeff-warren--75229241a815b0a8-f9f7-11eb-9629-a3bc8ff63d7bMon, 20 Jul 2020 07:00:00 +0000bgtAt a time of multiple, mutually-reinforcing dumpster fires, meditation can seem counterintuitive. Instinctively, many of us might prefer to rush to the barricades, or Twitter, or the fetal position. But there is immense value in "doing nothing," and...2624false266fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-upside-of-desire-cara-lai--75229203a81379f0-f9f7-11eb-9629-3b390ccf8194Wed, 15 Jul 2020 07:00:00 +0000bgtIn Buddhism/meditation circles, desire or wanting is often considered a no-no. But is this line of thinking sometimes taken too far — or simply misunderstood? Can we turn our desires — for food, sex, etcetera — into areas to apply our meditation...3920false265fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-brain-science-of-enlightenment-rick-hanson--75229221a815f824-f9f7-11eb-9629-ef27a9e3ea1aMon, 13 Jul 2020 07:00:00 +0000bgtToday we're going to nerd out about what enlightenment (or, if that word is triggering, let's just call it "high doses of meditation") can do to your brain — and, more practically, how we can derive these benefits even if we don't plan to spend...2542false264fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-buddha-s-four-part-strategy-for-ultimate-happiness-sally-armstrong--75229230a815ce6c-f9f7-11eb-9629-93f010f5b82eWed, 08 Jul 2020 07:00:00 +0000bgt"Mindfulness" has become a buzz phrase. There are books on mindful parenting, mindful lawyering, even mindful sex. But what does the word even mean? And how do you actually do it? In one of his most famous and foundational discourses, the Buddha was...3900false263fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-we-re-all-suffering-from-racial-trauma-even-white-people-and-how-to-handle-it-resmaa-menakem--75229145a8157caa-f9f7-11eb-9629-4305b88c184eMon, 06 Jul 2020 07:00:00 +0000bgtIt's easy to think of racism as a virus that lives in your head. But my guest today makes a compelling case that it also lives, in very profound and often unseen ways, in your body. Resmaa Menakem is a therapist and trauma specialist based in...4501false262fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-faith-be-useful-even-for-atheists-elizabeth-mattis-namgyel--75229155i3xfJQuyv7SF83ar3XZHbBIPLIBRnyIyWed, 01 Jul 2020 03:55:00 +0000bgtFaith is a loaded word in some circles, but in this episode, Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel makes her case for it - in ways that might surprise you. We also discuss: what she means by the phrase "being realistic," the power of exploring open questions, and...3788false261fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-happiness-emiliana-simon-thomas--75229247f1S4mM0CiQ8i5fZkq96DFyeZn1duM9eqMon, 29 Jun 2020 07:00:17 +0000bgtIn this episode, at this fraught moment in history, we're bringing on a leading scientist to help us tackle one of the most pernicious misconceptions that humans have ever fostered. The very roots of the word "happiness" reflect our assumption that...3494false260fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-you-can-help-transform-america-s-racial-karma-dr-larry-ward--75229240vZNuLDrDyVFcnOKwtjX5mHWgrYYtssGFWed, 24 Jun 2020 07:00:00 +0000bgtWhat can you, as an individual, do to help break the cycles of rage, pain, fear, and violence that continue to grip America - and many other parts of the world - relating to the issue of race? Even though our guest this week was shot at by white...3209false259fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-your-bad-habits-and-addictions-may-be-getting-worse-and-how-mindfulness-can-help-dr-jud-brewer--75229174oPzohKcMXE9Tfxb3IePOvvufAK1a4fNoMon, 22 Jun 2020 07:00:34 +0000bgtDo you find yourself overeating during this stressful time? Maybe drinking or smoking more than you would like? What about shopping or gambling? And how's your relationship to your phone these days? Our guest this episode, Dr. Judson Brewer, is an...3923false258fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dharma-of-harriet-tubman-spring-washam--752292429OfiM6ntNrg9VoHh2YM1KHxPN1DoIbYNWed, 17 Jun 2020 07:00:10 +0000bgtI had always known Harriet Tubman as a conductor on the Underground Railroad, repeatedly risking her own life to lead slaves out of the South. But in this episode, my friend, the great meditation teacher Spring Washam, draws the link between Tubman...4296false257fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/white-people-drop-the-shame-and-get-curious-shelly-graf--75229261bK3EWuuT92tDKx2PHus66RW7tClrg7BIMon, 15 Jun 2020 07:00:25 +0000bgtIn this episode, we go there. All the way there. All those horrifying little thoughts that white people might have - eg: Have you ever felt superior to, or suspicious of, black people? - let's drag them out of the subconscious and look at them. We...3732false256fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-view-of-american-turmoil-from-the-other-side-of-the-world-yongey-mingyur-rinpoche--75229117di0doGE3CnDiTA4tPdHRe0ylBTuVmKQPWed, 10 Jun 2020 07:00:18 +0000bgtWe have spent the past few episodes talking with black and white Americans about race. But for this episode I wanted to get the view from outside. So I called up a man on the other side of the planet who is widely recognized to be one of the world's...3100false255fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/white-people-talking-about-whiteness-eleanor-hancock--75229201COgXSgn3dyhV2WCb3pbACusIfOnjGHN0Mon, 08 Jun 2020 07:00:14 +0000bgtMany, if not most, white people don't think of themselves as racialized. Race, we might tell ourselves, is an issue for people who have different skin colors than ours: black people, Hispanic people, Asian people, indigenous people, etcetera. But, of...3776false254fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-uncomfortable-but-meaningful-conversation-about-race-lama-rod-owens--75229213DI2MK0ffnulTRMDGfHzP7qrOB5pce2aeWed, 03 Jun 2020 07:00:00 +0000bgtMany of us come to meditation for comfort. But, especially for white people, right now is a time to embrace our discomfort. Lama Rod Owens encourages me to step way out of my comfort zone in this conversation, and I am grateful to him for it. Owens is...4670false253fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-can-t-meditate-this-away-race-rage-and-the-responsibilities-of-meditators--75229267je8hLrjdpFBlOUPFXkJujw9bxHr7I2G2Mon, 01 Jun 2020 11:00:47 +0000bgtThere is fury in America's streets - and we, as meditators, have the opportunity to use our practice to do the hard work of seeing things clearly (including the ugliness in our own minds), and responding wisely. I'm incredibly grateful to my guest,...3552false252fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dalai-lama-s-advice-for-right-now--75229311gadiSh3hH7gNQkKjsM7OX3ftuldP1PI5Wed, 27 May 2020 07:00:53 +0000bgtHow do we handle pandemic-induced anxiety or grief? What does a spiritual guru do to relax while on lockdown? We put those questions - and more - to His Holiness the Dalai Lama. The man needs little introduction. He's the spiritual leader of the...4652false251fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/holding-it-together-when-things-fall-apart-pema-chodron--752293245ycUyrZfNQzH1pwFW0Lpz4m0ZeLDd8d5Mon, 25 May 2020 07:00:47 +0000bgtPema Chodron has seemingly been trying to prepare us for this pandemic for years, through a series of popular books, with titles such as When Things Fall Apart, Welcoming the Unwelcome, and The Wisdom of No Escape. But as you will hear, she is...2771false250fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-t-let-this-crisis-go-to-waste-roshi-joan-halifax--75229200xFyTYYxNJfmVacTz6QVXxNBxZRrNUU0SWed, 20 May 2020 07:00:06 +0000bgtRoshi Joan Halifax is definitely not arguing the pandemic is a good thing, but she also believes we shouldn't let this crisis go to waste. It's a wake-up call, she says - a chance for us to really take a beat and ask ourselves what actually matters,...4306false249fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-be-a-good-and-sane-citizen-in-ugly-times-ezra-klein--75229285vk4NZnpZ912UkqV7CAzbK7u7MbKqiKI9Mon, 18 May 2020 07:00:44 +0000bgtRest assured, this is not an episode where we're going to argue about politics. Instead, it's about how to maintain our happiness, calm, sanity, generosity, and compassion in the face of an increasingly ugly political dynamic that impacts all of us...3599false248fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/weird-dreams-family-relationships-and-collective-trauma-dr-mark-epstein--75229290TEbBu7fR3cxziT0XywZWqXStkheajU2jWed, 13 May 2020 07:00:13 +0000bgtWhy are so many of us having such weird dreams these days? How do we successfully interact with family members while on lockdown? Are we all experiencing some sort of trauma? These are just some of the questions with which we grapple during this...4126false247fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/losing-your-patience-here-s-how-to-get-it-back--752291978TI0xrFQM56zNvKQ25bnYc4Q9cvSSfQ3Mon, 11 May 2020 07:00:25 +0000bgtThis pandemic is a colossal test of our patience - from dealing with family to interminably long wait times on calls with the unemployment office to just wanting this whole nightmare to evaporate so we can go back to the movies. We've got a special,...5197false246fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-other-side-of-the-pandemic-rev-angel-kyodo-williams--75229209rM04NERH7QytAOwk4p112pcslUPhJ9GAWed, 06 May 2020 07:00:40 +0000bgtWhat will we be like when this thing is finally over? Will we be even more fearful and divided? Or is there a realistically rosier scenario? This is just one of the subjects we explore in a wide-ranging conversation with Rev. angel Kyodo williams. We...4118false245fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/small-ways-to-improve-your-everyday-life-right-now-gretchen-rubin--75229263N1HiVAA9IgDruBBcOAGq4aytMKcoz03MMon, 04 May 2020 07:00:34 +0000bgtI call Gretchen Rubin the "Swiss Army Knife for Happiness." Present her with a problem, and she will flood you with practical, customized solutions. I love having Gretchen on this show not only because she's smart and funny and we're friends, but also...3196false244fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-you-be-ok-with-uncertainty-jack-kornfield--75229277YpGkNxF2Ysr4NuuhlvMwF8EkHMPTL6FkWed, 29 Apr 2020 07:00:10 +0000bgtOn this episode, a bad news / good news situation. Let's start with the bad news: human beings are not wired for uncertainty. It short circuits our system. The mind wants to plan, to work things out - and, in a pandemic, that is basically impossible....4443false243fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-buddhist-approach-to-money-worries-ethan-nichtern--752293260Bt4lWB0eLCtZbfLEjXRcjSPDrfHgeEyMon, 27 Apr 2020 07:00:28 +0000bgtNo matter what your economic situation is, you have likely experienced some money worries during this pandemic. I know I have- and I say that as someone who is in an extremely fortunate position. So many people have lost businesses, lost jobs, had...4314false242fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/crisis-advice-from-meditation-macgyver-jeff-warren--75229232K92PRyFzEmJfkOu5TXCTReCMbHswBYqpWed, 22 Apr 2020 07:00:45 +0000bgtJeff Warren is someone for whom I have a special affection. We chronicled our friendship in a book we co authored, called Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics, in which we took a gonzo cross-country bus trip to help people overcome various obstacles to...4581false241fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-we-re-all-grieving-and-how-to-deal-with-it-david-kessler--75229306UhUv5pq4tkr4B74DF9eQTBKh7cG9yo82Mon, 20 Apr 2020 07:00:32 +0000bgtMost, if not all, of us are experiencing a cocktail of challenging emotions these days - whether in the background or in the foreground of our psyche. Speaking personally, I thought my primary issue was anxiety, but I had a vague sense that maybe it...2638false240fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-go-easy-on-yourself-in-a-pandemic-dr-kristin-neff--75229316sIUCnIR3IR0RgAGUcU0RQHGVTTfCr6QuWed, 15 Apr 2020 07:00:14 +0000bgtIt's easy to add insult to injury in this pandemic by beating ourselves up. Why are we not exercising more? Eating less? Or boosting our productivity? Kristin Neff, an associate professor at the University of Texas at Austin, says we need to give...3816false239fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-don-t-have-to-be-alone-to-be-lonely-former-surgeon-general-dr-vivek-murthy--75229310I83ck7YjljcPEWz0aqilW0Anq4F2xNqBMon, 13 Apr 2020 07:00:44 +0000bgtOur guest this week gives a bracingly candid account of loneliness - one made all the more remarkable by the fact that he is a former surgeon general. Even before the current coronavirus pandemic, we were in the midst of another, quieter pandemic:...5234false238fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-it-still-ok-to-be-happy-sylvia-boorstein--75229335F8LbMzFitLNmBFA0aYN8biDl2qxJQjb7Wed, 08 Apr 2020 07:00:00 +0000bgtEven in the middle of a pandemic, it's still OK to experience delight. That's per legendary meditation teacher, Sylvia Boostein. In fact, she says, moments of happiness can fortify you to deal with the difficulties we are all facing. In other words,...4063false237fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/love-in-the-time-of-covid-esther-perel--75229348LoPtpZKBpPY8u4sNN5f8dWWwfU5HLSJ4Mon, 06 Apr 2020 07:00:42 +0000bgtThe coronavirus outbreak may pose one of the greatest challenges to romantic relationships in modern memory. For those of us living in close quarters with spouses or partners, how do we live our day to day without resorting to hollering, stony...4342false236fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/joseph-goldstein-meditating-in-a-pandemic--75229296xltq3kYFeuiQ2VDn4fNvW8INDHhQSKtfWed, 01 Apr 2020 07:00:17 +0000bgtA statement of the blazingly obvious: we are living in stressful times. A statement of the slightly less obvious: meditation, while not a panacea, can help. In this episode, we're bringing you one of the western world's greatest living meditation...4275false235fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-engage-corona-deniers-and-other-ethical-dilemmas--75229253Ao7BkgDpzWDJijPtYAGOWgbLgEruisGWFri, 27 Mar 2020 07:00:55 +0000bgtSo many of us have people in our lives who we feel are not taking this pandemic seriously enough. How do we handle them? Yell, lecture, call them out on Twitter? What about flooding them with articles? Or is there a saner course of action that is...3658false234fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sharon-salzberg-makes-me-feel-better--752292526WhWOc31iCzvpCkw4NR2LMh3sIBywx7MWed, 25 Mar 2020 07:00:37 +0000bgtIf, given the deeply suboptimal circumstances in which we find ourselves right now, you are cycling through anxiety, depression, anger, and apathy, I suspect this conversation with legendary meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg may elevate your mood. It...3566false233fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-actually-get-work-done-at-home-rasmus-hougaard-jacqueline-carter--75229239fi3HK59WHD0ZO0l49kb4amDzEXDvaqcGFri, 20 Mar 2020 07:00:41 +0000bgtWe are in the middle of a giant, global experiment in remote work. Even in the best of times, working from home is tricky. You're surrounded by distractions: pets, laundry, Netflix. But in the midst of this pandemic, WFH (as the millennials call it)...3898false232fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/parenting-in-a-pandemic-susan-kaiser-greenland--75229268kJtscnPov1X5eqNQroCmEgHNHb9Gu1FrWed, 18 Mar 2020 14:00:23 +0000bgtWe're in the middle of one of the greatest tests for parents in modern memory. Tens of millions of us, cooped up in our homes with our kids, as a consequence of the coronavirus. Susan Kaiser Greenland can help. She's a former corporate attorney who...4019false231fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/work-less-get-more-done-alex-soojung-kim-pang--75229341eNDJhWtOnWaBuvlSX36HWMg5AhnsrV09Wed, 11 Mar 2020 07:00:00 +0000bgtMany of us can feel burnt out, tired or stretched too thin. It can be hard to balance everything on our plates, especially in work environments that require long hours and multi-tasking. But Alex Soojung-Kim Pang says that overworking can actually...5246false230fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/buddhism-without-beliefs-stephen-batchelor--752293317dDe952ccfUMSplg8llbIk2M77gU2QDJWed, 04 Mar 2020 08:00:20 +0000bgtStephen Batchelor is a Buddhist teacher who takes an unconventional approach to the practice. He was more of a scholar, studying logic and philosophy rather than mantras and deities. In his early life, Stephen traveled to India and met the Dalai Lama,...4735false229fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-medieval-executioner-in-your-head-valerie-brown--75229223WdzOUhdXNWFrdYS7nCMGKM1CynbHjwetWed, 26 Feb 2020 08:00:53 +0000bgtValerie Brown grew up in poverty in Brooklyn, New York. When she was a teenager, her mother passed away and her father left her to fend for herself. Valerie was forced to become an adult before anyone should have to. She put herself through school,...4297false228fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/race-is-not-tangential-to-meditation-rhonda-v-magee--75229338sKxwfXbrFrN6XCV3Mpt3o2yM9bb094PUWed, 19 Feb 2020 08:00:28 +0000bgtRhonda V. Magee is a Professor of Law at the University of San Francisco and an internationally-recognized thought and practice leader focused on integrating mindfulness into higher education, law and social change work. Born in North Carolina in...5937false227fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dharma-of-instagram-yung-pueblo--752291240HS84L4P4rWZjYHKGVg523ziOcDA2S0sWed, 12 Feb 2020 08:00:16 +0000bgtYung Pueblo (Diego Perez) grew up in poverty after his family immigrated from Ecuador to Boston, Massachusetts. He fell into heavy drugs in his college years, consumed in misery and sadness, before going on his first Vipassana meditation retreat....4150false226fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/happiness-takes-work-sonja-lyubomirsky--75229249VK1mXJqk98dTeJJcUe0xFzuHusDjldfnWed, 05 Feb 2020 08:00:42 +0000bgtSonja Lyubomirsky has been studying human happiness for 30 years. As a professor at the University of California Riverside, her research has centered around things people can do to become happier. In this episode she talks about her findings,...4179false225fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tara-brach-making-it-rain--75229286XXJkzczqIQW2f8hCTTeIWqdip0B2yGLIWed, 29 Jan 2020 08:00:22 +0000bgtBeing open to the feelings of anxiety and fear can be terrifying, but Tara Brach, a clinical psychologist and founder of the Insight Meditation Community of Washington, DC, has a method to guide us through our most difficult emotions. In this episode...6123false224fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jon-kabat-zinn-meditation-as-a-love-affair--75229342LQBHlNbVCIiCvOmKdsPvABmm3SnjGnfiWed, 22 Jan 2020 08:00:00 +0000bgtJon Kabat-Zinn has been a key player bringing mindfulness meditation to the mainstream. In 1979, he introduced the now world-renowned Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program, a meditation therapy used to treat a variety of illnesses. In this...5914false223fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-become-a-regular-meditator-and-more-alexis-santos--75229256KwJ2Meo23VzWVrp3aQ6Z9UITtoSPE5IBWed, 15 Jan 2020 08:00:43 +0000bgtWhile in medical school in the mid-90's, Alexis Santos found himself in the midst of a spiritual crisis. At one of the top medical schools in the country, he felt unfulfilled and disillusioned by the stress and unhappiness around him and in his fellow...4519false222fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/all-your-sleep-questions-answered-dr-matthew-walker--75229369IkUdo0oc8tGEYff4dIWDvkYcB1uDkVA1Wed, 08 Jan 2020 08:00:23 +0000bgtDr. Matthew Walker is a sleep scientist with a PhD in neurophysiology. His research investigates the impact of sleep on human health and diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and cancer. In this episode, Dr. Walker shares significant findings on...9392false221fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-anti-diet-evelyn-tribole--75229294CkRPKxAramwok5pzVk6kMa4ZDEhPsArRWed, 01 Jan 2020 08:00:00 +0000bgtAward-winning registered dietitian Evelyn Tribole inspires people to rethink their relationship with food and enjoy eating. In today's diet culture, people have stopped trusting their bodies and are ignoring its cues. In her nutrition counseling...5794false220fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/making-and-breaking-habits-sanely-kelly-mcgonigal--75229358vcIecrTeEnae2pQKJVvZBBYXNuDez4RnThu, 26 Dec 2019 08:00:44 +0000bgtFor as long as she can remember, Kelly McGonigal has felt motivated to understand the causes of pain and suffering and find ways to relieve them. This motivation led her to pursue a career in psychology and cultivate a meditation practice. In this...4865false219fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-profound-upsides-of-mortality-nikki-mirghafori-phd--75229202Uh68xLWxbLGYcwlG82ebJxuDPgY6dQ3mWed, 18 Dec 2019 08:00:49 +0000bgtNikki Mirghafori has been an Artificial Intelligence scientist for nearly three decades. She never intended to become a Buddhist teacher, but after establishing herself in her AI career, she devoted her time to extensive meditation training. She now...5855false218fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-world-s-a-mess-but-don-t-freak-out-norman-fischer--752293400QiKQG0sBW4WlVBrHZGR7SWfbR8aDv41Wed, 11 Dec 2019 08:00:22 +0000bgtNorman Fischer is a poet, writer, and Zen priest who has dedicated his life to studying, practicing and teaching Zen Buddhism. After graduating from the Iowa Writers' Workshop, he moved to San Francisco to learn how to practice meditation in the Soto...4158false217fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-thrive-under-stress-elizabeth-stanley-phd--75229251Oi4JKrYdto7LEh15us15koY9JUpyEFi1Wed, 04 Dec 2019 08:00:23 +0000bgtElizabeth Stanley has a long history of stress and trauma. In this episode she talks about the adversities she has suffered, which include a near death experience and losing her eyesight for extended periods of time from contracting Lyme disease while...4616false216fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-your-motivation-thubten-chodron--75229301CxSCD1nh1f6XrvpkeImYVEbydEXgHQoQWed, 27 Nov 2019 08:00:34 +0000bgtThubten Chodron was born in Chicago and grew up near Los Angeles. She felt her life's calling was to help others, so she became a teacher, landing her first job in the inner-city schools of Los Angeles. Looking for something to do during summer break,...4580false215fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-case-for-devotion-kittisaro-and-thanissara--75229300https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3697211/3697211_2019-11-18-144411.96.mp3Wed, 20 Nov 2019 08:00:26 +0000bgtKittisaro graduated from Princeton as a Rhodes Scholar and went on to Oxford before going to Thailand to ordain with Ajahn Chah in 1976. He was a monk for 15 years. Thanissara started Buddhist practice in 1975, decided to ordain after meeting Ajahn...6536false214fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mating-in-captivity-esther-perel--75229299https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3695777/3695777_2019-11-11-174817.96.mp3Wed, 13 Nov 2019 08:00:46 +0000bgtPsychotherapist and New York Times bestselling author Esther Perel is recognized as one of today's most insightful and original voices on modern relationships. Perel provides her insight on such topics as: how to make a relationship work in today's...4140false213fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-likeability-trap-alicia-menendez--75229337https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3693925/3693925_2019-11-04-182925.96.mp3Wed, 06 Nov 2019 08:00:40 +0000bgtOur guest this week is Alicia Menendez, an award-winning journalist, who finds herself in a common position for many women: caring way too much about what others think of her. Be nice, but not too nice. Be successful, but not too successful. Just be...4973false212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-make-it-in-hollywood-and-everywhere-else-brian-grazer--75229303https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3692400/3692400_2019-10-29-175200.96.mp3Wed, 30 Oct 2019 07:00:22 +0000bgtBrian Grazer is a Hollywood giant! He's made more than 100 films including Splash, Apollo 13 and the best-picture-winning A Beautiful Mind. He tells Dan this week how he has used his own curiosity in others to build powerful relationships. He takes us...4590false211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meditation-therapy-and-murderous-rage-dr-susan-pollak--75229297https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3690281/3690281_2019-10-21-184721.96.mp3Wed, 23 Oct 2019 07:00:47 +0000bgtDr. Susan Pollak found refuge in meditation at a young age, introduced to it by a family member. Describing herself as an anxious and neurotic kid, she noticed how meditation offered her some relief. Pollak has remained fascinated with meditation ever...5286false210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kryptonite-for-the-inner-critic-self-compassion-series-kristin-neff-phd--75229376https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3688154/3688154_2019-10-14-152454.96.mp3Wed, 16 Oct 2019 07:00:33 +0000bgtLife can be challenging. It's comforting to have kind, supportive people around you to help you through it. Dr. Kristin Neff believes it's equally important to cultivate a kind, supportive inner voice. In her last year of graduate school Neff was...5742false209fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doing-diversity-work-without-shame-self-compassion-series-sydney-spears--75229371https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3686430/3686430_2019-10-07-193830.96.mp3Wed, 09 Oct 2019 07:00:02 +0000bgtDr. Sydney Spears is a professor at the University of Kansas School of Social Welfare and holds a PhD in Clinical Social Work from Smith College. As a woman of color, she tells us she has experienced layers of oppression and discrimination. Looking...6560false208fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-radical-approach-to-productivity-self-compassion-series-jocelyn-k-glei--75229390https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3684875/3684875_2019-10-01-154115.96.mp3Wed, 02 Oct 2019 07:00:39 +0000bgtWe are all guilty at times of taking on too much. Our guest this week, Jocelyn K. Glei, explains some of the benefits of taking a step back. She discusses the importance of slowing things down to prevent burnout and boost creativity. She's written...5614false207fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/finally-the-joseph-goldstein-episode--75229228https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3681612/3681612_2019-09-24-172012.96.mp3Wed, 25 Sep 2019 07:00:28 +0000bgtOne of the first American Vipassana teachers and the co-founder of Insight Meditation Society, Joseph Goldstein, is a highly recognized name to many in western meditation. He has studied and practiced various forms of Buddhist meditation under world...7147false206fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/living-on-overtime-david-c-fajgenbaum--75229280https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3679426/3679426_2019-09-16-175426.96.mp3Wed, 18 Sep 2019 07:00:46 +0000bgtDavid Fajgenbaum, a young, promising medical student, could not have imagined he would become a patient in the same hospital he was serving his residency. After being diagnosed with a very rare illness, he came close to death on multiple occasions. In...4213false205fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/love-death-tech-and-psychedelics-jack-kornfield-meditation-o-g--75229321https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3676969/3676969_2019-09-06-175209.96.mp3Wed, 11 Sep 2019 07:00:51 +0000bgtAs far as meditation teachers go, they don't come more highly regarded than our guest this week, Jack Kornfield. Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in the monasteries of Thailand, India and Burma. He has taught meditation internationally since 1974...5072false204fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/civility-pays-christine-porath--75229288https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3674299/3674299_2019-09-03-175439.96.mp3Wed, 04 Sep 2019 07:00:53 +0000bgtFor Christine Porath, meditation was one way of coping with a toxic work environment. Her own experience, paired with watching her father suffer a serious health scare tied to his own harmful workplace atmosphere, led to her interest in researching...4483false203fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doing-the-work-byron-katie--75229362https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3670334/3670334_2019-08-19-170134.96.mp3Wed, 21 Aug 2019 07:00:09 +0000bgtAt 43 years old, Byron Katie was unhappily married, suffered from depression and agoraphobia and was addicted to codeine and alcohol. In fact, she felt so much self-hatred, she slept on the floor believing she did not deserve a bed. Yet in the midst...4210false201fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sharon-salzberg-a-meditation-master-stares-down-death--75229407https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3668800/3668800_2019-08-13-132100.96.mp3Wed, 14 Aug 2019 07:00:58 +0000bgtWorld-renowned meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg recently faced a very serious health scare and a true test of her decades of practice. In this very candid conversation Sharon tells us what happened to her, how her mindfulness training took over to...5295false200fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/patrick-dempsey-meditation-the-secret-to-his-success--75229224https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3667008/3667008_2019-08-06-134308.96.mp3Wed, 07 Aug 2019 07:00:23 +0000bgtPatrick Dempsey is not just a pretty face. Sure he's widely known for playing McDreamy, aka Dr. Derek Shepherd, on ABC's Grey's Anatomy, but that hardly scratches the surface. A meditator since the 1980's, he's used the practice to find the right...4177false199fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meditation-and-loss-dean-valoras--75229389https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3664880/3664880_2019-07-29-182120.96.mp3Wed, 31 Jul 2019 07:00:49 +0000bgtOn March 19th of last year, Dean Valoras' life changed forever. That is the day he lost his teenage daughter Alexandra to suicide. Alexandra was an intelligent, successful, highly-motivated high school student. Externally she appeared happy and...4682false198fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/escape-from-zombieland-koshin-paley-ellison--75229374https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3662903/3662903_2019-07-22-151303.96.mp3Wed, 24 Jul 2019 07:00:12 +0000bgtHuman beings are wired for social connection. Sadly, thanks in large part to the internet, mobile phones and social media, we are seeing an increase in social isolation. Zen teacher and psychotherapist Koshin Paley Ellison refers to this diminishing...5409false197fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stress-better-modupe-akinola--75229380https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3661375/3661375_2019-07-16-183015.96.mp3Wed, 17 Jul 2019 07:00:22 +0000bgtWe all encounter stress, but what we sometimes overlook is that stress can be useful, it is, after all, built into us by evolution. Our guest this week teaches how to distinguish between good and bad stress and how to make it work for us. Modupe...6226false196fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/inveterate-fretter-accidental-buddhist-sylvia-boorstein--75229291https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3653783/3653783_2019-07-01-201723.96.mp3Wed, 10 Jul 2019 07:00:18 +0000bgtIf there was such a thing as a mind-ectomy or a mind transplant, our guest this week, Sylvia Boorstein, tells us she would have had it, confiding, "I need a mind that doesn't make up worries about something that didn't even happen yet." She calls...4334false195fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/atomic-habits-james-clear--75229347https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3653744/3653744_2019-07-01-182044.96.mp3Wed, 03 Jul 2019 07:00:15 +0000bgtAn athlete as a kid, a devastating sports injury would change James Clear's life forever. While a sophomore in high school, a baseball bat struck Clear in the face, resulting in massive head trauma. He would need to relearn very basic skills to...5015false194fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/enough-ness-and-the-hungry-ghost-narayan-liebenson--75229406https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3650950/3650950_2019-06-21-162150.96.mp3Wed, 26 Jun 2019 07:00:58 +0000bgtMost kids are not spending their time in solitude exploring the abilities of the mind. In that way, Narayan Liebenson was not like most kids. Fascinated with the mind since a young age, she has led a life studying meditation in different traditions....5482false193fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-art-of-growing-up-jerry-colonna--75229410https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3649049/3649049_2019-06-17-154949.96.mp3Wed, 19 Jun 2019 07:00:35 +0000bgtJerry Colonna is the CEO and co-founder of Reboot.io, an executive coaching and leadership development firm committed to the notion that better humans make better leaders. For nearly 20 years, he has used the knowledge gained as an investor,...4367false192fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-meditation-improve-politics-chris-ruane-and-jamie-bristow--75229343https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3646863/3646863_2019-06-10-154603.96.mp3Wed, 12 Jun 2019 07:00:09 +0000bgtChris Ruane has been a member of the British Parliament for more than 20 years. As a meditation and mindfulness practitioner, he wanted to share the benefits of these practices with his colleagues in government. In 2013, he set up free mindfulness...4112false191fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fundamental-mystery-of-the-mind-annaka-harris--75229172https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3644309/3644309_2019-05-31-172409.96.mp3Wed, 05 Jun 2019 07:00:59 +0000bgtAs a child Annaka Harris suffered from migraines. Searching for ways to cope with that pain, she became curious - wondering "what is this pain" and "where is it coming from?" The line of questioning shifted her perspective and propelled her into a...4455false190fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/type-a-nun-mindful-parenting-and-natural-awareness-diana-winston--75229345https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3643297/3643297_2019-05-28-185937.96.mp3Wed, 29 May 2019 07:00:07 +0000bgtDiana Winston first learned about meditation as a kid, but it wasn't until she traveled to Asia following college that her practice really took off. She has been practicing mindfulness meditation since 1989, including a year as a Buddhist nun in...4541false189fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/digital-minimalism-cal-newport--75229368https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3641341/3641341_2019-05-21-133641.96.mp3Wed, 22 May 2019 07:00:00 +0000bgtIt's hard to deny our society's increasing dependence on, if not addiction to, email, apps and social media. If we recognize it as a problem, then how do we fix it? Cal Newport is a computer science professor at Georgetown University and the author of...5278false188fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-enlightenment-possible-for-regular-people-daniel-m-ingram--75229436https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3639082/3639082_2019-05-13-164822.96.mp3Wed, 15 May 2019 07:00:49 +0000bgtDaniel M. Ingram sparked controversy in the Buddhist world when he declared himself to be an arahat, the term commonly used for a person who has reached the final stage of enlightenment. In this week's episode, Ingram responds to his critics and...7174false187fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-importance-of-dying-before-you-die-helen-tworkov--75229429https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3637036/3637036_2019-05-06-173536.96.mp3Wed, 08 May 2019 07:00:38 +0000bgtHelen Tworkov first encountered Buddhism in Nepal during the 1960's and has studied in both the Zen and Tibetan traditions. She has also studied with Mingyur Rinpoche, a well-known Tibetan Buddhist meditation master. Together they have written the...5359false186fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brene-brown-vulnerability-the-key-to-courage--75229435https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3634991/3634991_2019-04-29-185131.96.mp3Wed, 01 May 2019 07:00:35 +0000bgtBrené Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston and has spent the past two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy. She is also the author of five #1 New York Times bestsellers. Her TED Talk "The power of...4806false185fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-zen-priest-with-an-mba-marc-lesser--75229336https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3633217/3633217_2019-04-23-140917.96.mp3Wed, 24 Apr 2019 07:00:24 +0000bgtAt just 21 years old Marc Lesser took a year-long leave from his education to explore meditation. His one year leave would turn into 10 when he became the director of the first Zen monastery in the western world. He's a Zen priest, an avid meditator...5386false184fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fighting-depression-with-social-connection-johann-hari--75229378https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3625981/3625981_2019-04-15-144921.96.mp3Wed, 17 Apr 2019 07:00:37 +0000bgtSuffering from his own long battle with depression, social scientist and author Johann Hari yearned for a greater understanding of what caused it and what might help combat it. Hari set out on a journey to not only meet the leading experts on...6811false183fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/imposter-syndrome-politics-and-sensuality-dr-jay-michaelson--75229356https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3623699/3623699_2019-04-08-190439.96.mp3Wed, 10 Apr 2019 07:00:08 +0000bgtOur guest this week, Jay Michaelson, wears many hats. He is the author of six books and over three hundred articles on religion, sexuality, law, and contemplative practice. He is a columnist for The Daily Beast and is a frequent commentator on NPR and...4955false182fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-jennifer-ashton-life-after-suicide--75229366https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3614726/3614726_2019-04-01-191526.96.mp3Wed, 03 Apr 2019 07:00:23 +0000bgtWith suicide being the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, the likelihood is that nearly every person in this country knows someone who has died by suicide. In just the last couple of weeks, we learned of the suicides of three people...4657false181fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dolly-chugh-how-good-people-fight-bias--75229385https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3609123/3609123_2019-03-20-153723.96.mp3Wed, 27 Mar 2019 07:00:27 +0000bgtWe all have biases, and only by acknowledging them can we make a conscious decision to not act on them. That's one of the teachings of our guest this week, award-winning psychologist Dolly Chugh, who studies the psychology of human bias. She's also...1620false180fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/anuradha-bhagwati-activism-against-military-sexual-assault--75229367https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3606458/3606458_2019-03-18-185758.96.mp3Wed, 20 Mar 2019 07:00:57 +0000bgtOur guest this week, Anuradha Bhagwati, is a writer, activist, yoga and meditation teacher, and Marine Corps veteran. She founded the Service Women's Action Network (SWAN), which brought national attention to sexual violence in the military and helped...5193false179fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gretchen-rubin-outer-order-inner-calm--75229412https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3604594/3604594_2019-03-12-154934.96.mp3Wed, 13 Mar 2019 03:00:00 +0000bgtGretchen Rubin describes herself as a writer who relentlessly explores human nature to understand how we can make our lives better. Through her bestselling books and her award-winning podcast, Happier with Gretchen Rubin, she shares strategies that...4954false178fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mirabai-bush-conversations-on-loving-and-dying--75229416https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3602200/3602200_2019-03-05-153200.96.mp3Wed, 06 Mar 2019 08:00:00 +0000bgtThis week's guest, Mirabai Bush, has co-written a book with spiritual teacher Ram Dass entitled "Walking Each Other Home: Conversations on Loving and Dying. In the book, and in our conversation, Bush explores how death can help us cultivate gratitude,...4007false177fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arthur-c-brooks-love-your-enemies--75229447https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3599409/3599409_2019-02-25-134209.96.mp3Wed, 27 Feb 2019 03:00:00 +0000bgtSocial scientist, author and podcast host Arthur C. Brooks believes America has developed a "culture of contempt." He feels we increasingly view people who disagree with us not as merely incorrect or misguided, but as worthless, which is warping...6318false176fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rasmus-hougaard-and-jacqueline-carter-the-mind-of-the-leader--75229394https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3597560/3597560_2019-02-19-134600.96.mp3Wed, 20 Feb 2019 03:00:00 +0000bgtRasmus Hougaard and Jacqueline Carter from the Potential Project discuss their mission of enhancing performance for leaders and large organizations through mindfulness. Potential Project believes we can cocreate a more peaceful and kinder world by...4193false175fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/loretta-hidalgo-whitesides-the-new-right-stuff--75229433https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3594705/3594705_2019-02-10-163805.96.mp3Wed, 13 Feb 2019 03:00:00 +0000bgtHaving dreamed of space since she was a little girl, Loretta Hidalgo Whitesides wants to use the power of space to shift our perspectives, connect us with each other and our home planet and become the kind of species we would be proud to send to the...3724false174fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sam-harris-and-dan-harris-live-show--75229451https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3590786/3590786_2019-01-29-164526.96.mp3Wed, 06 Feb 2019 03:00:00 +0000bgtNeuroscientist, philosopher, best-selling author and podcast host Sam Harris teams up with Dan this week for a special podcast recorded in front of a live audience. Dan and Sam discuss a variety of topics including what meditation is and what it...4583false173fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mark-epstein-combining-buddhism-and-western-psychotherapy--75229304https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3590357/3590357_2019-01-28-145057.96.mp3Wed, 30 Jan 2019 03:00:00 +0000bgtIf it were not for this week's guest, Dan Harris may never have found meditation. Mark Epstein, M.D. is a psychiatrist and the author of a number of books about the interface of Buddhism and psychotherapy. Dr. Epstein discovered Buddhism at a young...4114false172fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/frank-ostaseski-what-death-can-teach-us-about-living--75229352https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3588359/3588359_2019-01-22-132059.96.mp3Wed, 23 Jan 2019 03:00:00 +0000bgtFrank Ostaseski experienced death at a young age, losing his mother as a teenager and his father just a few years later. In his search for healing, he found meditation. With this as his foundation, Ostaseski would go on to become a pioneer in...5199false171fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ellen-hendriksen-rising-above-social-anxiety--75229387https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3583843/3583843_2019-01-08-181643.96.mp3Wed, 16 Jan 2019 03:00:00 +0000bgtYou remember that old commercial where the guys says, "I'm not only the Hair Club President, but I'm also a client."? That's kind of how Ellen Hendriksen sees herself. She's a clinical psychologist who helps millions calm their anxiety and be their...3857false170fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oliver-burkeman-the-power-of-negative-thinking--75229408https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3578748/3578748_2018-12-20-134148.96.mp3Wed, 09 Jan 2019 03:00:00 +0000bgtOliver Burkeman writes about social psychology, self-help culture, productivity, and the science of happiness in This Column Will Change Your Life for The Guardian. In his writings, he challenges "The Power of Positive Thinking," and in fact argues...4411false169fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jeff-warren-new-year-new-you--75229243https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3578305/3578305_2018-12-19-120605.96.mp3Wed, 02 Jan 2019 03:00:00 +0000bgtWith the new year upon us, it's the perfect time to help you make those resolutions stick. This week Dan Harris and his "Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics" co-author, meditation instructor Jeff Warren, listen to and answer your questions about how to...4544false168fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ben-feder-making-every-day-a-sabbatical--75229430https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3577641/3577641_2018-12-17-165741.96.mp3Wed, 26 Dec 2018 03:00:00 +0000bgtBen Feder was the CEO of a tremendously successful company, but it was coming at great personal cost. Returning home from his worldwide business travels, he greeted his family, only to realize how disconnected he felt from them. For years he had...2908false167fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/paula-faris-journey-of-faith--75229377https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3577583/3577583_2018-12-17-150123.96.mp3Wed, 19 Dec 2018 03:00:00 +0000bgtYou may know Paula Faris as the former co-host of ABC's The View or Dan's former co-anchor on ABC's Good Morning America weekend edition. What you don't know is why she decided to leave these TWO dream jobs, and the role that meditation and her faith...4435false166fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oren-jay-sofer-practicing-mindful-communication--75229344https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3575362/3575362_2018-12-10-183002.96.mp3Wed, 12 Dec 2018 03:00:00 +0000bgtIn every conversation we have, from mundane to serious, our personal motivations drive what we say. But most of the time we are not aware of what our personal motivations are and we can end up mindlessly saying something that causes conflict with...4271false165fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ruth-king-being-mindful-of-race--75229485https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3572484/3572484_2018-12-02-165624.96.mp3Wed, 05 Dec 2018 03:00:00 +0000bgtFor many years it was Ruth King's job to work with large corporations, making them aware of racial bias within their company and helping them rectify it through diversity training and leadership development programs. Over time, for a variety of...5165false164fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-gelb-applying-genius-thinking--75229405https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3570806/3570806_2018-11-27-140506.96.mp3Wed, 28 Nov 2018 03:00:00 +0000bgtMichael Gelb found his calling during a tumultuous time in American history. It was during the polarized 1970s Gelb decided he wanted to look for ways to help people clearly think through and debate real issues. He found meditation to be a good...4402false163fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amos-lee-reaching-out-through-music--75229354https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3566915/3566915_2018-11-14-133215.96.mp3Wed, 21 Nov 2018 03:00:00 +0000bgtMusician Amos Lee started meditating in college as a way to cope with his mother's breast cancer diagnosis and his own Generalized Anxiety Disorder. For two years, he was going on retreats and meditating two hours a day. Lee knows what it's like to...3290false162fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/matt-gutman-the-boys-in-the-cave--75229418https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3566498/3566498_2018-11-13-130338.96.mp3Wed, 14 Nov 2018 03:00:00 +0000bgtABC News Senior National Correspondent Matt Gutman is, unfortunately, no stranger to tragedy, both in his career as a journalist and his personal life. He learned the practice of meditation at just 12 years old, mere months before his father would be...3661false161fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jordan-harbinger-networking-and-relationship-development--75229393https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3561871/3561871_2018-10-30-133711.96.mp3Wed, 07 Nov 2018 03:00:00 +0000bgt3829false160fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/judson-brewer-unwinding-anxiety--75229488https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3561479/3561479_2018-10-29-133619.96.mp3Wed, 31 Oct 2018 03:00:00 +0000bgt3174false159fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tal-rabinowitz-forgoing-hollywood-and-finding-meditation--75229315https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3567433/3567433_2018-11-15-182933.96.mp3Wed, 24 Oct 2018 03:00:00 +0000bgtTal Rabinowitz was a top executive at NBC, developing some of the network's high profile comedy programs, but after nearly 20 years in the business she was let go. And then, SHE let go. Rabinowitz found herself burned out and ready to take her career...3376false158fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/adam-grant-the-benefits-of-generosity--75229351https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3555819/3555819_2018-10-12-055219.96.mp3Wed, 17 Oct 2018 03:00:00 +0000bgtKindness has a bad rap, often being viewed as a sign of weakness. But Adam Grant, an award-winning researcher and Wharton's highest-rated professor, tells Dan Harris good guys don't have to finish last. In fact, Givers, those willing to help others,...4441false157fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shawn-achor-the-science-behind-gratitude--75229484https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3554716/3554716_2018-10-09-124216.96.mp3Wed, 10 Oct 2018 03:00:00 +0000bgtWhile so much of science is dedicated to finding the causes and cures for depression, anxiety and stress, Shawn Achor studies the opposite. He is a happiness researcher. Achor looks at the science of happiness and uses research-based techniques to...4542false156fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/strauss-zelnick-becoming-ageless--75229543https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3552376/3552376_2018-10-02-104616.96.mp3Wed, 03 Oct 2018 03:00:00 +0000bgtAt just 32 years old Strauss Zelnick became the president and chief operating officer of 20th Century Fox. He was young, successful and appeared to have it all, but internally he was struggling. Zelnick says he was unhappy, anxious all the time and...4082false155fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/susan-piver-buddhist-wisdom-for-modern-relationships--75229516https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3549653/3549653_2018-09-24-135353.96.mp3Wed, 26 Sep 2018 03:00:00 +0000bgtSusan Piver was a tough girl. Like, crime-fighting, head of the Boston chapter of the Guardian Angels tough. After nearly being killed by a drunk driver, her path led her to yoga, meditation and Buddhism -- which, by her own admission, made her...4503false154fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brett-eldredge-country-star-discusses-his-vulnerability--75229456https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3547294/3547294_2018-09-17-161434.96.mp3Wed, 19 Sep 2018 03:00:00 +0000bgtPlatinum-selling country artist Brett Eldredge has the headlining tour, the sold-out venues, the number one hits and an Insta-famous dog named Edgar, but through all his successes, the singer/songwriter says he has long struggled with panic attacks...4211false153fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/scott-rogers-embracing-your-adversary--75229454https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3545546/3545546_2018-09-12-112046.96.mp3Wed, 12 Sep 2018 03:00:00 +0000bgtWhile working on a difficult case with some particularly difficult opposing council, Scott Rogers said he had a moment during a mindfulness sitting when he realized the way he was dealing with the matter of litigation wasn't reducing that quality of...3577false152fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dan-st-germain-takes-a-village-to-keep-me-going--75229529https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3542934/3542934_2018-09-04-152734.96.mp3Wed, 05 Sep 2018 03:00:00 +0000bgtComedian and writer Dan St. Germain has earned laughs on "The Break with Michelle Wolf," "Superior Donuts," The White House Correspondents Dinner, his stand-up routines and many more, but behind it all, he has struggled with substance abuse, anxiety...3411false151fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mallika-chopra-introducing-middle-schoolers-to-meditation--75229478https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3540811/3540811_2018-08-28-183211.96.mp3Wed, 29 Aug 2018 03:00:00 +0000bgtMallika Chopra calls meditation "a great gift" to her life, not only because she said it causes a dramatically positive change in her father, Deepak Chopra, but also because it has helped her through her own parenting journey of raising two daughters...3322false150fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dzigar-kongtrul-rinpoche-potential-of-tsewa-is-in-everyone--75229409https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3538449/3538449_2018-08-21-203949.96.mp3Wed, 22 Aug 2018 03:00:00 +0000bgtDzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, whose most recent book is "Training in Tenderness: Buddhist Teachings on Tsewa, the Radical Openness of Heart That Can Change the World," believes it's possible for all humans to develop compassion towards each other, but it...4289false149fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/thomas-mcconkie-the-mormon-meditator--75229573https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3535668/3535668_2018-08-13-163508.96.mp3Wed, 15 Aug 2018 03:00:00 +0000bgtHaving been raised in the Mormon faith, Thomas McConkie was feeling a little lost after he had a falling out with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, his family and his faith-based community. When he started going to a Zen meditation...3125false148fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elizabeth-cutler-soulcycle-co-founder--75229470https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3533888/3533888_2018-08-07-185728.96.mp3Wed, 08 Aug 2018 03:00:00 +0000bgtAfter having two kids, Elizabeth Cutler had a friend suggest she try spin classes as a way to lose weight and less than a year later, she and her business partner Julie Rice launched SoulCycle. After the pair sold the multimillion-dollar company in...3752false147fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/culture-abuse-finding-peace-in-punk-rock--75229464https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3528763/3528763_2018-07-23-204803.96.mp3Wed, 01 Aug 2018 03:00:00 +0000bgtFor a long time, Culture Abuse's 31-year-old frontman David Kelling didn't want to perform in public. As all five members of the San Francisco-based punk band opened up about things they've tried to work through, Kelling, who has Cerebral palsy, said...4395false146fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/light-watkins-simplify-the-approach--75229350https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3528761/3528761_2018-07-23-203601.96.mp3Wed, 25 Jul 2018 03:00:00 +0000bgt"There was more snowstorms than meditators in Alabama when I was growing up," said Light Watkins, who started a career as a working model before switching gears to become a yoga teacher and then dove into the world of Vedic meditation. With his newest...3727false145fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/spring-washam-what-was-creating-all-this-suffering--75229602https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3526841/3526841_2018-07-17-182241.96.mp3Wed, 18 Jul 2018 03:00:00 +0000bgtSpring Washam was on a meditation retreat when she felt herself falling apart, so much so that she picked up "the red phone," screamed out "HELP." That moment launched Washam onto a "whole other journey" to work through her past and find sources of...4101false144fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/scott-edelstein-when-spiritual-leaders-stray--75229554https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3524577/3524577_2018-07-10-200917.96.mp3Wed, 11 Jul 2018 03:00:00 +0000bgtSpiritual leaders often have great influence over their followers but there are times, author Scott Edelstein says, when some leaders will use their position of power to manipulate, shame and abuse others. Edelstein discusses how spiritual leaders can...3947false143fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jeremy-richman-there-is-hope-in-helping--75229422https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3522398/3522398_2018-07-03-162438.96.mp3Wed, 04 Jul 2018 03:00:00 +0000bgtJeremy Richman remembers his daughter Avielle as a fun spirit with "this unbelievable smile that she would just give out to anybody," who was as happy playing dress-up as a fairy at a ball as she was practicing Kung Fu and shooting a bow and arrow...3834false142fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alison-wright-world-traveling-photographer--75229527https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3520135/3520135_2018-06-26-233735.96.mp3Wed, 27 Jun 2018 03:00:00 +0000bgtHer body badly broken in a horrific bus crash in Laos, Alison Wright was still trying to breathe as she realized that she may not make it out alive. But not only did she survive, the award-winning National Geographic photographer called upon her years...4095false141fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/scott-norton-the-condiments-guy-who-meditates--75229472https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3517634/3517634_2018-06-19-202234.96.mp3Wed, 20 Jun 2018 03:00:00 +0000bgtSince invading the condiments market with Sir Kensington's, a line of ketchup, mustard and other spreads, company co-founder Scott Norton said meditation has helped him slow down and have better self-assessment under the stress of managing a start-up.3119false140fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/diana-butler-bass-100-days-of-gratitude--75229555https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3514468/3514468_2018-06-11-130308.96.mp3Wed, 13 Jun 2018 03:00:00 +0000bgtAuthor and religion scholar Diana Butler Bass has tried on many forms of Christianity, from growing up Methodist to becoming an Evangelical Christian for years and then joining the Episcopal Church, where she started exploring Centering Prayer and...3856false139fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-stephanie-sarkis-meditating-while-having-adhd--75229492https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3512116/3512116_2018-06-04-164316.96.mp3Wed, 06 Jun 2018 03:00:00 +0000bgtStephanie Sarkis, an author and expert in ADHD, anxiety disorders, autism spectrum disorder and chronic pain, brings a unique perspective to her work because she herself struggles with ADHD and anxiety. Working mostly with adults, from college-age on...3385false138fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roshi-joan-halifax-turning-towards-the-suffering--75229518https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3509913/3509913_2018-05-29-193413.96.mp3Wed, 30 May 2018 03:00:00 +0000bgtRoshi Joan Halifax came to New York City by way of New Orleans in the '60s with a thirst to engage in social justice, protesting "everything related to discrimination," she said, and the Vietnam War. Halifax, whose latest book is called "Standing at...4075false137fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sally-kohn-we-need-to-fix-hate--75229537https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3507287/3507287_2018-05-22-182827.96.mp3Wed, 23 May 2018 03:00:00 +0000bgtIt was around the time she decided to go on her second meditation retreat that Sally Kohn, a gay, Jewish, community organizer turned political commentator, took a job as a commentator for Fox News. In her TV career -- she's now a commentator for CNN...4540false136fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/paul-gilmartin-the-battles-in-our-heads-uncensored--75229525https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3504375/3504375_2018-05-15-191015.96.mp3Wed, 16 May 2018 03:00:00 +0000bgtComedian Paul Gilmartin was the host of TV's "Dinner and a Movie" for 16 years, but smiling and acting happy on-screen often "felt like lifting 500 pounds," he said, as he struggled behind the scenes with depression and even contemplated suicide. When...3504false135fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/thupten-jinpa-the-importance-of-compassion-live--75229363https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3501476/3501476_2018-05-08-195016.96.mp3Wed, 09 May 2018 03:00:00 +0000bgtDan Harris leads a conversation with Thupten Jinpa, the Dalai Lama's longtime English-language translator and a monk for over 25 years, about the uses for compassion meditation in today's culture in front of a live audience at the Asia Society in New...5268false134fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/catherine-price-redefining-your-relationship-with-your-phone--75229381https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3498383/3498383_2018-05-01-130323.96.mp3Wed, 02 May 2018 03:00:00 +0000bgtIt was an "out of body moment," Catherine Price said, when she realized her newborn daughter had been looking up at her but she had been looking down on her phone, scrolling through antique door knobs on eBay. It led the "How To Break Up With Your...3300false133fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/george-haas-regulating-the-fear-mind--75229400https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3495584/3495584_2018-04-24-161424.96.mp3Wed, 25 Apr 2018 03:00:00 +0000bgtGeorge Haas has worked as a filmmaker, an artist, a doorman at "every major nightclub in New York City" in the '80s, and now he's a meditation teacher in Los Angeles, but even his meditation journey has many turns. "What can I tell you, I'm a seeker,"...2843false132fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ezra-klein-how-we-interact-with-politics-matters--75229575https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3491326/3491326_2018-04-13-171626.96.mp3Wed, 18 Apr 2018 03:00:00 +0000bgtVox's editor-at-large and journalist Ezra Klein, formerly of The Washington Post, has made a name for himself as a political commentator, finding context within the chaos of our political scene and exploring the idea of what a political system would...5054false131fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/janice-marturano-how-to-be-a-better-boss--75229569https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3489443/3489443_2018-04-09-190843.96.mp3Wed, 11 Apr 2018 03:00:00 +0000bgtJanice Marturano was a vice president at General Mills working on the Pillsbury merger deal in 2000 when she lost both her parents, and began a regular meditation practice as a way to soothe stress at work and in her personal life. Noticing the relief...4496false130fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/daniel-pink-when-can-make-a-big-difference--75229524https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3486626/3486626_2018-04-02-183926.96.mp3Wed, 04 Apr 2018 03:00:00 +0000bgt"All of us in our lives make decisions about when to do things. 'When should I work out? When should I do this kind of work, when should I do that kind of work? When should I start a project, when should I abandon a project?' ... and the best time of...4049false129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/andrea-petersen-untangling-from-anxiety--75229564https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3484283/3484283_2018-03-27-191423.96.mp3Wed, 28 Mar 2018 03:00:00 +0000bgtWhen author and Wall Street Journal reporter Andrea Petersen was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder at age 20, she was relieved to finally have a name for the thing that had controlled most of her life to the point where she feared walking up a flight...3439false128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lewis-howes-former-pro-athlete-on-removing-mask-of-masculinity--75229535https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3481278/3481278_2018-03-20-105518.96.mp3Wed, 21 Mar 2018 03:00:00 +0000bgtAs a former pro-football player and two sport All-American, world-record holding athlete, Lewis Howes built his life around being the tough, "get back up and play" jock, and it took him a long time to learn how to shed "The Mask of Masculinity," to...4071false127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hansa-bergwall-reminding-us-that-we-die-so-that-we-live--75229424https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3478685/3478685_2018-03-13-163625.96.mp3Wed, 14 Mar 2018 03:00:00 +0000bgtThe WeCroak app, which sends reminders that you're going to die -- five times a day, is not meant to be morbid, founder Hansa Bergwall said, but to make us stop and appreciate the moment we're living in. "Remembering that you're going to die is really...2813false126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lt-col-jannell-macaulay-teaching-mental-push-ups-in-us-air-force--75229585https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3475840/3475840_2018-03-06-182940.96.mp3Wed, 07 Mar 2018 03:00:00 +0000bgtDr. Jannell MacAulay, a lieutenant colonel and flight instructor in the United States Air Force with over 3,000 flying hours as a combat veteran, sees mindfulness meditation as national security asset. A former commander of the 400-member joint 305th...2981false125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rhonda-magee-law-professor-using-mindfulness-to-defeat-bias--75229616https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3472704/3472704_2018-02-27-200904.96.mp3Wed, 28 Feb 2018 03:00:00 +0000bgt"Part of what I have decided for myself - it's a decision - I don't want to be part of the pain, creating more pain in the world, for myself or for others," said Rhonda Magee, a law professor at University of San Francisco. "So it's that capacity with...3956false124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brad-katsuyama-wall-street-reformer--75229432https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3469583/3469583_2018-02-20-193123.96.mp3Wed, 21 Feb 2018 03:00:00 +0000bgtBrad Katsuyama's blood pressure levels were "out of control" and he decided to make a significant change in his life. The Canada native left his job at Royal Bank of Canada, began a regular meditation practice and started IEX, a stock exchange that...3543false123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bob-roth-meditation-teacher-to-the-stars--75229631https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3465869/3465869_2018-02-12-182809.96.mp3Wed, 14 Feb 2018 03:00:00 +0000bgtOprah Winfrey, Tom Hanks and David Letterman are just some of the dozens of celebrities who sought out Bob Roth to learn Transcendental Meditation (TM), a mantra-focused meditation practice. Roth, who has been a meditation teacher for over 40 years...3844false122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/susan-kaiser-greenland-and-annaka-harris-teaching-mindfulness-to-kids--75229542https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3463352/3463352_2018-02-06-175252.96.mp3Wed, 07 Feb 2018 03:00:00 +0000bgtSusan Kaiser Greenland, an author and former corporate attorney, and Annaka Harris, an author and editor, work together to teach mindfulness meditation to children and their families through Greenland's Inner Kids Foundation. They offer advice for...3339false121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tim-ferriss-host-of-the-tim-ferriss-show-author--75229598https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3460074/3460074_2018-01-30-175814.96.mp3Wed, 31 Jan 2018 03:00:00 +0000bgtTim Ferriss, the host of "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast and the author of several best-selling books, including "The 4-Hour Workweek" and "Tribe of Mentors," has built an entire empire around offering life-hacking advice, but when someone suggested he...3926false120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yael-shy-helping-college-students-fight-stress-and-fomo--75229637https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3456722/3456722_2018-01-23-181422.96.mp3Wed, 24 Jan 2018 03:00:00 +0000bgtYael Shy, the author of "What Now? Meditation for Your Twenties and Beyond," says she came to meditation from "a lot of suffering" as a student at New York University in 2001 -- the same year the World Trade Center towers fell near her New York City...4132false119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/danica-patrick-racing-superstar--75229641https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3453228/3453228_2018-01-16-161028.96.mp3Wed, 17 Jan 2018 03:00:00 +0000bgtDanica Patrick is one of the most successful female drivers in racing history, having been the first and only woman to win an IndyCar race. Since becoming a staple on the race track, Patrick has expanded her repertoire to include owning a winery,...2153false118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/james-altucher-master-of-reinvention--75229507https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3449895/3449895_2018-01-09-152435.96.mp3Wed, 10 Jan 2018 03:00:00 +0000bgtJames Altucher, an entrepreneur, writer and host of "The James Altucher Show" podcast, is a master of reinvention, so much in fact that the title of one of his 18 books is "Reinvent Yourself." Altucher has built and sold numerous companies (and made...3838false117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/manoush-zomorodi-host-of-note-to-self-podcast--75229582https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3443009/3443009_2017-12-22-165009.96.mp3Wed, 03 Jan 2018 03:00:00 +0000bgtManoush Zomorodi, the host of WNYC's "Note to Self" podcast, is an advocate for boredom because allowing our minds to wander, she says, can lead to problem solving and fresh ideas. Her book, "Bored and Brilliant: How Spacing Out Can Unlock Your Most...3520false116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-meditation-questions-answered--75229630https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3441978/3441978_2017-12-20-163218.96.mp3Wed, 27 Dec 2017 03:00:00 +0000bgtWe close out the year by hearing from you, our loyal listeners! We recently set up a voicemail where listeners left questions for our host Dan Harris and he answers a selection of them that range from how to start a practice, how to tell your friends...3166false115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-bianca-harris--75229353https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3439194/3439194_2017-12-14-153434.96.mp3Wed, 20 Dec 2017 03:00:00 +0000bgtDan interviews his wife, Bianca Harris, who is a big part of the storyline in his new book, "Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics: A 10% Happier How-to Book." She resisted starting a meditation practice for years, but has recently made a change. The book...3720false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jeff-warren-after-the-10-happier-road-trip--75229681https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3435872/3435872_2017-12-07-192212.96.mp3Wed, 13 Dec 2017 03:00:00 +0000bgtMeditation teacher and writer Jeff Warren and our host Dan Harris reflect on their January 2017 road trip, in which they traveled from New York City to Los Angeles to talk with people about what keeps them from meditating, and in the process, the two...4352false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-david-vago-this-is-your-brain-on-meditation--75229473https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3432295/3432295_2017-11-30-125735.96.mp3Wed, 06 Dec 2017 03:00:00 +0000bgtThere has been an explosion of research in recent years on what meditation does to the brain, but as neuroscientist Dave Vago points out, the science of putting meditation under neuro-imaging is still quite young. Vago, the research director for the...3511false112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ginger-zee-abc-news-chief-meteorologist-bonus--75229457https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3432283/3432283_2017-11-30-123123.96.mp3Fri, 01 Dec 2017 16:39:00 +0000bgtOn "Good Morning America," Ginger Zee is known as ABC News' bright, always-smiling chief meteorologist, but now she is sharing that, in reality, she has long battled storms within herself. Zee, who was born Ginger Zuidgeest, discusses her new memoir,...3323false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sakyong-mipham-rinpoche-the-lost-art-of-good-conversation--75229587https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3428685/3428685_2017-11-22-112625.96.mp3Wed, 29 Nov 2017 03:00:00 +0000bgtSakyong Mipham Rinpoche, the head of the Shambhala Buddhist lineage and Shambhala International, has a new book out called, "The Lost Art of Good Conversation: A Mindful Way to Connect with Others and Enrich Everyday Life" -- poignant for this time of...2124false110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/guided-meditation-a-reflection-on-the-important-things-by-the-minimalists--75229482https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3428825/3428825_2017-11-22-152125.96.mp3Thu, 23 Nov 2017 03:00:00 +0000bgtWith the holidays (and shopping season) upon us, we asked our friends The Minimalists (Ep. #32) for a short meditation to help us focus on what's truly important.278falsebonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonnie-st-john-former-olympic-skier-motivational-speaker--75229639https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3426117/3426117_2017-11-16-190617.96.mp3Wed, 22 Nov 2017 03:00:00 +0000bgtAuthor, motivational speaker and former pro-skier Bonnie St. John had her right leg amputated at age 5, but that has never slowed her down. The San Diego native made a Paralympics run in 1984 and became the first African-American to win medals in...2649false109fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/charles-raison-vladimir-maletic-tackling-depression-with-a-mind-body-approach--75229636https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3422592/3422592_2017-11-09-182232.96.mp3Wed, 15 Nov 2017 03:00:00 +0000bgtChuck Raison, a psychiatrist and a professor of psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, and Vlad Maletic, a clinical professor of neuropsychiatry and behavior science at the University of South Carolina...3816false108fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/andrew-scheffer-the-wharton-monk--75229581https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3419112/3419112_2017-11-02-185112.96.mp3Wed, 08 Nov 2017 03:00:00 +0000bgtAndrew Scheffer's decision to try meditation after his freshman year of college launched him on a journey where he traveled the world, spent over a year training as a Buddhist monk and worked with the famed Buddhist master, Sayadaw U Pandita, before...3670false107fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shiza-shahid-malala-fund-co-founder--75229413https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3415747/3415747_2017-10-26-160047.96.mp3Wed, 01 Nov 2017 03:00:00 +0000bgtGrowing up in a post-9/11 Pakistan, Shiza Shahid had what she called an "activist childhood," where she volunteered in prisons, refugee camps and disaster relief efforts after the 2005 Kashmir earthquake. When the Taliban issued an edict banning girls...2584false106fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/leslie-booker-activism-and-the-dharma--75229568https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3412939/3412939_2017-10-19-191739.96.mp3Wed, 25 Oct 2017 03:00:00 +0000bgtLeslie Booker was working as a wardrobe stylist, dressing models for a living, and was looking for a way to transition out of the industry and her winding path -- she lives a nomadic lifestyle -- eventually brought her to becoming a meditation...3271false105fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/adam-levin-x-ambassadors-drummer--75229629https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3410117/3410117_2017-10-12-155717.96.mp3Wed, 18 Oct 2017 03:00:00 +0000bgtAs the X Ambassadors' fame grew, drummer Adam Levin noticed he was always waiting for something to go wrong. With more success, came more anxiety, "and that's not a fun way to live," he said. Levin talks about how the rock star life drove him to...1938false104fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sally-quinn-walking-the-labyrinth--75229643https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3407433/3407433_2017-10-05-170633.96.mp3Wed, 11 Oct 2017 03:00:00 +0000bgtWhen author and journalist Sally Quinn needs a moment of peace or clarity, she said, "I walk the labyrinth." A labyrinth walk has long represented a journey or pilgrimage and Quinn uses it for walking meditation -- her late husband, legendary...3753false103fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/anderson-cooper-cnn-anchor--75229705https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3406527/3406527_2017-10-03-184927.96.mp3Wed, 04 Oct 2017 03:00:00 +0000bgtAnderson Cooper, a 23-year news veteran, is the anchor of CNN's "Anderson Cooper 360" and a contributor to CBS News' "60 Minutes." His reporting for a "60 Minutes" piece on mindfulness led him to start his own meditation practice, and he talks at...2444false102fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nicholas-hoult-danny-strong-rebel-in-the-rye--75229645https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3403208/3403208_2017-09-25-190108.96.mp3Wed, 27 Sep 2017 03:00:00 +0000bgtThe new biopic about reclusive author J.D. Salinger explores his formative years, from struggling writer, to serving in World War II, to publishing his famous and controversial 1951 novel, "The Catcher in the Rye," to using meditation to deal with...1910false101fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tom-bergeron-dancing-with-the-stars-host--75229690https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3398831/3398831_2017-09-14-124931.96.mp3Wed, 20 Sep 2017 03:00:00 +0000bgtOn a live show, anything can happen, but Tom Bergeron trusts he can handle it. The host of ABC's hit dancing competition show, "Dancing With the Stars," has been meditating for over 35 years and credits his years of TM practice for keeping his cool...2294false100fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gretchen-rubin-the-four-tendencies--75229512https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3397937/3397937_2017-09-12-164437.96.mp3Wed, 13 Sep 2017 03:00:00 +0000bgtIn her new book, "The Four Tendencies," best-selling author and speaker Gretchen Rubin breaks down what she denotes as four different personality profiles -- Upholder, Questioner, Obligor and Rebel. Rubin, who is also the host of the popular podcast,...3622false99fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/daniel-goleman-dr-richard-davidson-altered-traits-bonus--75229414https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3395600/3395600_2017-09-06-164300.96.mp3Fri, 08 Sep 2017 03:00:00 +0000bgtDan Goleman and Richie Davidson, both titans in their respective fields and best-selling authors, have co-written a new book out now entitled, "Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain and Body." Goleman, a renowned...4269false98fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/justin-von-bujdoss-buddhist-chaplain-at-rikers-island--75229675https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3392544/3392544_2017-08-29-141744.96.mp3Wed, 06 Sep 2017 03:00:00 +0000bgtJustin von Bujdoss was working as a hospice chaplain in New York City, traveling all over the five boroughs and greater metropolitan area to visit patients, when he began volunteering at the city's notorious Rikers Island Jail. Von Bujdoss started out...2841false97fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jaimal-yogis-a-surfer-s-quest-for-zen--75229649https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3387197/3387197_2017-08-15-160037.96.mp3Wed, 30 Aug 2017 03:00:00 +0000bgtBeing out on a surfboard, when it's just you and the ocean, is "a meditative space," Jaimal Yogis said, "There's a certain amount of solitude that's just built into the experience." The longtime surfer and meditation teacher talks about his first...2641false96fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/robert-wright-why-buddhism-is-true-bonus--75229559https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3390839/3390839_2017-08-24-171939.96.mp3Fri, 25 Aug 2017 03:00:00 +0000bgt"Progress on the meditation path tends to involve moral progress. You tend to become a better person as well as a happier person... I personally think that you should not be allowed to call yourself enlightened if you're a jerk," said Robert Wright, a...3770false95fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/leann-rimes-grammy-winning-artist--75229487https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3389863/3389863_2017-08-22-133203.96.mp3Wed, 23 Aug 2017 03:00:00 +0000bgtLeAnn Rimes has been making a name for herself and her powerful voice since her early teens -- she's the youngest person ever to win a Grammy -- and the country music star's career includes writing books and appearing in TV series and movies,...1342false94fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ethan-nichtern-the-dharma-of-the-princess-bride--75230563https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3385480/3385480_2017-08-10-183220.96.mp3Wed, 16 Aug 2017 03:00:00 +0000bgt"I don't claim that ['The Princess Bride'] is a Buddhist story, but I do think it has some Buddhist elements," Ethan Nichtern said. "It's a deconstructed fairytale that's... really about trying to navigate relationships from this space of...3542false93fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/moby-and-google-s-bill-duane-at-wanderlust-hollywood-live--75230661https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3384150/3384150_2017-08-07-190150.96.mp3Wed, 09 Aug 2017 03:00:00 +0000bgtIn the final installment from the "10% Happier" road trip, Dan Harris and meditation teacher Jeff Warren ended their cross-country tour at a Wanderlust Hollywood event in February, where they hosted a live discussion and Q&A with recording artist...2930false92fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/anurag-gupta-attorney-hacking-unconscious-bias--75230574https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3381924/3381924_2017-08-01-184024.96.mp3Wed, 02 Aug 2017 03:00:00 +0000bgtAnurag Gupta, who immigrated to the U.S. from India at age 10, has devoted much of his adult life to helping reduce racial inequality and transform bias into awareness and understanding with mindfulness techniques. An attorney and mindfulness expert,...3013false91full