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.
996 episodes transcribedStressed about the strained economy? You’re not alone. Sebene offers tools to help see the abundance we all have in our lives.About Sebene Se...
When we think about Buddhism or the dharma, we probably don’t think about money. But when the Buddha laid out guidelines about how to ma...
Money 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 m...
What is the Dalai Lama’s own meditation practice like? In this final episode, the Dalai Lama goes into great detail about the whys and wheref...
One of the Dalai Lama‘s most challenging teachings, especially for secular western minds, is reincarnation. In this episode, His Holiness des...
How 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 on...
The Dalai Lama makes a risky move. When confronted by a young American woman coping with incredible loss, he does something surprising and co...
Dan 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 a...
In this practice you'll connect with your values and set an intention for how you want to show up today.About Oren Jay Sofer:Oren has practic...
Brené Brown has found that most people are only able to identify three emotions: happy, sad and pissed off. In this episode we explore h...
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...
Develop insight into your cravings and find some freedom by observing your thoughts and physical sensations when you are lost in desire.About...
Today we’re tackling some thorny dharma questions. For example: How do you love someone without attachment? How do you love yourself when the...
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 y...
The delicate practice of self-forgiveness can help undo habits of self-judgment, self-criticism, and help you reclaim greater self-esteem.Abo...
It’s possible to actually be addicted to self-criticism, especially as a way to keep yourself safe. But evidence shows that’s not true, and t...
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...
Sebene guides you through using physical touch points to reduce anxiety. This is a great alternative to focusing on breathing.About Sebene Se...
Today we’re taking a run at something that is simultaneously a contemplative cliché and also a deeply desired psychological outcome: getting...
The subject of anxiety never seems to lose its relevance. In this special episode we answer listener voicemails with one of the world’s leadi...
