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10% Happier with Dan Harris

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Self-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.
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From "Good Inside with Dr. Becky": If You Think You're Bad at Meditation, Dan Harris Says You're Doing it Right

Bringing you an episode of 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 t...

Sep 27, 202440 minEp. 834

What To Do When You're Angry | Matthew Brensilver, Vinny Ferraro, Kaira Jewel Lingo

New 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 interviewed a trio of brilliant Dharma teachers to get their advice about how to handle anger. This is the first 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...

Sep 25, 20241 hr 12 minEp. 837

Dr. Sanjay Gupta On The 5 Pillars Of Brain Health

New 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 Em...

Sep 23, 20241 hr 14 minEp. 836

Tara Brach Has A Counterintuitive Strategy For Navigating Tumultuous Times

New 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, 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 Ac...

Sep 18, 20241 hr 5 minEp. 833

The Harvard Scientist Who Says You Can Use Your Thoughts To Improve Your Health | Ellen Langer

New 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. 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 Chro...

Sep 16, 20241 hr 8 minEp. 832

Natasha Rothwell (White Lotus, How To Die Alone) On: Loneliness, Envy, People Pleasing, And Finding Your "Hell Yes"

New 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, write...

Sep 13, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 830

I Just Did A 10-Day Silent Meditation Retreat With Joseph Goldstein. Here's What I Learned

New 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 meditation retreat that Dan recently did with his teacher, Joseph Goldstein. You'll also hear from Senior Producer, Marissa Schneiderman, who was fresh off a retreat of her own, with meditation teachers Alexis Santos and Andrea Fella. In this episo...

Sep 11, 20241 hr 19 minEp. 829

I Just Went Through A Career Earthquake. Here's What I Learned About Anger, Insomnia, And Bouncing Back | Dan Harris

In 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 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 ...

Sep 10, 202434 minEp. 825

Modern Life Numbs You. Here's The Neuroscience Of Waking Up | Tali Sharot

New 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 term for this: habituation. Today we're talking to a researcher who co-authored a new book about the neuroscience of habit and how to wake up again. To make things exciting. Or as she says, to "re-sparkle". Tali Sharot is a professor of cognitive neur...

Sep 09, 202450 minEp. 828

How to Avoid the Toilet Vortex of Anxiety | Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren

New 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 h...

Sep 06, 20241 hr 1 minEp. 826

Exploring What It Means To "Pay Attention" | A Meditation Party Retreat Bonus With Jeff Warren

Recorded 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 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 eve...

Sep 06, 202444 minEp. 823

How And Why To Avoid The Siren Call Of Cynicism | Dr. Jamil Zaki

New 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. Jamil Zaki is a professor of psychology at Stanford University and the director of the Stanford Social Neuroscience Lab. He's the author of The War for Kindness: Building Empathy in a Fractured World, and his new book is called Hope for Cynics: The Surpr...

Sep 02, 20241 hr 14 minEp. 824

A Buddhist Recipe for Handling Turmoil | Kaira Jewel Lingo

New 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, 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 ecumen...

Aug 28, 202450 minEp. 822

The Science of Handling Uncertainty | Maya Shankar

New 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 design flaw in our species that we live in a world of constant change yet most of us are not comfortable with uncertainty. In this episode, we talk to Maya Shankar about how to get better at dealing with change and to stop seeking what scientists ca...

Aug 26, 20241 hrEp. 821

From Wild Card with Rachel Martin: Taylor Tomlinson

There'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 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 o...

Aug 23, 202431 minEp. 816

A Buddhist Recipe For Confidence | Ethan Nichtern

New 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 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...

Aug 21, 20241 hr 11 minEp. 819

Why Your Brain Turns The Miraculous Into The Mundane—And How To Fix It | Maria Popova

New 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 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 ...

Aug 19, 20241 hr 12 minEp. 818

NPR's Rachel Martin On: Surviving The News, Making A Huge Career Pivot, And Hosting A Metaphysical Game Show

New 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 ...

Aug 14, 20241 hr 12 minEp. 815

The Gulf Between Your Internal Life And How The World Sees You | Anna Marie Tendler

New 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 painful gap between the way you feel on the inside and the way the world perceives you. We also cover the urgency and difficulty of sitting with your own discomfort. Anna Marie Tendler is an artist and writer. She is also the author of a new memoir cal...

Aug 12, 20241 hr 5 minEp. 814

Eight Things I'm Doing To Stay Sane During Election Season | Dan Harris

A 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 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 Per...

Aug 09, 202427 minEp. 809

Jeff Tweedy (From Wilco) On: Music As A Lifeline, Shame, Schadenfreude, And Freaking Out On Weed

New 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. 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 ...

Aug 09, 202442 minEp. 813

A Candid Conversation With The Rapper Common On: Self-Worth, Fitness, Trauma, And The Evolution Of Vulnerability In Hip-Hop

New 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 Award–winning music artist. He is an actor and producer, and has appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films, as well as hit TV series. He is the author of One Day It'll All Make Sense and Let Love Have the Last Word , which were both New York Tim...

Aug 07, 202455 minEp. 812

Goldie Hawn On: "Brain Breaks," Curiosity, And How To Make A Romantic Relationship Last For 30 Years

New 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 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 fitnes...

Aug 05, 20241 hr 4 minEp. 811

What It's Like To Do A Year-Long Silent Meditation Retreat—By Yourself | Cara Lai

New 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. 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 call...

Jul 31, 20241 hr 17 minEp. 808

How Turning Habits Into Rituals Can Help You At Home, At Work, And When You're Anxious | Michael Norton

New 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 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 T...

Jul 29, 20241 hr 15 minEp. 807

From Ted Talks Daily: The Benefits Of Not Being A Jerk To Yourself

We're introducing you to the 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 ...

Jul 26, 202415 minEp. 802

A Buddhist Antidote To Fear And Anxiety | Devin Berry

New 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 understan...

Jul 24, 20241 hr 8 minEp. 805

The Science Of Manifestation: Can This Stanford Neuroscientist Convince A Skeptical Dan To Give It A Shot? | Dr. James R. Doty

New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Our guest today is 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...

Jul 22, 20241 hr 16 minEp. 804

Mindfulness Without All The Effort | Loch Kelly (Co-Interviewed By Matt Harris)

New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- 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/tenpe...

Jul 17, 20241 hr 15 minEp. 801
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