Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris
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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 anx...
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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 anx...
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Recent Episodes of Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris
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 shares his years-long quest...
Episode 802 • 26 July 2024 • 14m and 37s
Mindfulness Without All The Effort | Loch Kelly (Co-Interviewed By Matt Harris)
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
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Episode 801 • 24 July 2024 • 1h, 14m and 56s
The Science Of Memory: How To Get Better At Remembering And Be Okay With Forgetting | Charan Ranganath
A neuroscientist’s strategies to help you remember what really matters, and how mood, multitasking and other people can impact our memories
Charan Ranganath is a professor at the Center for Neuroscience and Department of Psychology and director of the Dynamic Memory Lab at the University of California at Davis. He is the author of the New York Times bestselling book Why We Remember: Unlocking Memory’s Power to Hold on to What Matters.
In this episode we talk about:
The different kinds of memory that help us function day to dayThe impact mood has on...Episode 800 • 22 July 2024 • 1h, 16m and 21s
Just Because You Think It, Doesn’t Make It True | Bonus Meditation with Leslie Booker
Strengthen your ability to know the difference between fact and fiction by using sound to harness a foundational anxiety-taming skill.
About Leslie Booker:
Booker brings her heart and wisdom to the intersection of Dharma, Embodied Wisdom, and Liberation. Using this framework, she supports folks in creating a culture of belonging through her teaching and writing on changing the paradigm of self and community care. She shares her offering widely as a university lecturer, public speaker, and Buddhist philosophy and meditation teacher. She currently lives in Philadelphia with her partner...
Episode 799 • 19 July 2024 • 6m and 17s
The Science Of Crying: Evolutionary Roots, Benefits, And Why So Many Of Us Are Uncomfortable With It | Benjamin Perry (Co-hosted By Dr. Bianca Harris)
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 throughThe gender differences on this issueHow vulnerability can be misused or weaponizedThe issue of interpersonal relationships when it comes to tears (Bianca and Dan delve int...Episode 798 • 17 July 2024 • 1h, 10m and 43s
Why You Always Want More, And How To Fix It | Michael Easter
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 overconsumptionThe challenges of having an ancient brains in a modern worldThe Scarcity mindset vs. t...Episode 797 • 15 July 2024 • 1h, 8m and 38s
Arrival | Bonus Meditation with Kaira Jewel Lingo
Learn to connect with the true home of strength, wisdom, and clarity inside of yourself, a place of safety that no one can take away.
About Kaira Jewel Lingo:
At the age of twenty-five, Kaira Jewel Lingo 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. Now based in New York, she sees her work as a continuation of Engaged Buddhism as well as the work of her parents, inspired by their...
Episode 796 • 14 July 2024 • 6m and 25s
The Things Nobody’s Talking To Jada Pinkett Smith About
On hitting Rock Bottom, de-armoring, and worthiness.
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...
Episode 795 • 12 July 2024 • 44m and 26s
RuPaul On: Surviving Your Family, Overcoming Addiction, And How To Have Fun (Including “Dirty Charades”)
The Queen of Drag discusses his new memoir, The House of Hidden Meanings, and makes Dan play an R-rated game.
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. <...
Episode 794 • 10 July 2024 • 1h, 21m and 14s
Abby Wambach On: Grief, Addiction, And Moving From External To Internal Validation
Plus her definition of the oft-dismissed yet game-changing notion of self-love.
We caught up with Abby Wambach at a really interesting time. She’s experiencing grief, for reasons we’ll let her explain. And for the first time in her life, she’s grieving while sober—which, in itself, is an interesting story, which she will also tell.
As you know, we only talk to famous people on this show if they’re willing to really go deep. And it’s why we call this recurring series Boldface. And Abby is bolder than most.
We also ta...
Episode 793 • 8 July 2024 • 51m and 47s
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