Dan Harris is a fidgety, skeptical journalist who had a panic attack on live national television, which led him to try something he otherwise never would have considered: meditation. He went on to write the bestselling book, 10% Happier. On this show, Dan talks with eminent meditation teachers, top scientists, and even the odd celebrity. Guests include everyone from His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Brené Brown to Karamo from Queer Eye. On some episodes, Dan ventures into the deep end of the pool, covering subjects such as enlightenment and psychedelics. On other episodes, it’s science-based techniques for issues such as anxiety, productivity, and relationships. Dan's approach is seemingly modest, but secretly radical: happiness is a skill you can train, just like working your bicep in the gym. Your progress may be incremental at first, but like any good investment, it compounds over time.New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free. Listen 1-week early and to all episodes ad-free with Wondery+ or Amazon Music with a Prime membership or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription.
1022 episodes transcribedMany 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 wrong with us...
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Find freedom from obsessive loops of fear by getting grounded in the body, dropping the stories, and bringing some kindness to the struggle.A...
Today we’re gonna tackle one of the best known contemplative clichés: being in the present moment and inhabiting the now.The present moment s...
Often, when you’re afraid of something, the best advice is deeply counterintuitive, not to mention inconvenient: to turn toward the source of...
Expand and strengthen your understanding of awareness through an exploration of focused, investigative, and flexible awareness.About Diana Wi...
Depression is a debilitating problem both on an individual and a societal level and it has only gotten worse during the pandemic. According t...
Anxiety has long been a massive societal issue that has spiked during the pandemic.In this episode, renowned Buddhist monk Yongey Mingyur Rin...
Connecting with the universal world wide web of meditators expands your perspective and helps cultivate a deep feeling of belonging.About Jef...
In this episode, the social justice educator and activist Jacoby Ballard talks about a universal, or near universal, issue: anger. And, he of...
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 a...
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One of the most common and insidious complaints of meditators is distraction, which can be a frustrating and difficult obstacle. Even the Bud...
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.&nb...
Nourish yourself with some kindness and shift away from self-criticism towards accepting yourself fully, even your hardest parts.About La Sar...
“The quality of your relationships determines the quality of your life.” These words from the legendary Esther Perel have the power to g...
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 shir...
Build resilience for tough situations. Learn the tools to develop self-empathy, clarifying what matters to you most and how to move forward.A...
