Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris

Dan Harris is a fidgety, skeptical ABC News anchor who had a panic attack live on "Good Morning America," which led him to try something he always thought was ridiculous: meditation. He went on to write the bestselling book, "10% Happier." In this podcast, Dan explores happiness (whatever that means) from all angles. Guests include legendary meditation teachers -- from the Dalai Lama to Western masters -- as well as scientists, and even the odd celebrity. But the show also ventures beyond meditation, bringing on leading researchers in areas such as social anxiety, bias, creativity, productivity, and relationships. The animating insight of this show is that the mind is trainable. This is what science is showing us. Mental traits such as happiness, calm, generosity, compassion, and connection are not hardwired, unalterable factory settings; they are, in fact, skills that can be trained. On this show, you'll learn how.

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Sharing an episode today from our friend Gretchen Rubin’s podcast, Happier. Gretchen and her sister...

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How To Handle Dilemmas, Drift, Indecision, and Difficult People | Gretchen Rubin

An avalanche of practical advice and brief (but powerful) life lessons.   Gretchen Rubin is a New York...

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Why You Say Yes When You Shouldn’t — And How To Say No When It Matters Most | Dr. Sunita Sah

A conversation with a Cornell professor who is attempting to rebrand the concept of defiance. Dr. Sunita...

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Are You Overcomplicating Your Life? | Kaira Jewel Lingo

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Stop Caring What Other People Think About You | Bruce Hood

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Mayim Bialik on: Anxiety, Imagination, Manifestation, Faith, and the Best Time of Day to Meditate

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A Radical, Counterintuitive Stress Reliever with Alua Arthur | Staff Picks

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Is It Possible To Improve Your Personality? The Science Says Yes. Here’s How To Do It. | Olga Khazan

Plus other intriguing questions answered such as: should you change your personality? What exactly is...

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An Antidote to Overwhelm and Anger | Father Gregory Boyle

The attitude that can help you survive the Trump era.   Gregory Boyle is an American Jesuit priest...

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A Buddhist Compass To Direct You Toward Happiness | Beth Upton

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Your Brain Is Suggestible. Here’s How To Turn That to Your Advantage. | Dr. Amir Raz

Harness the power of suggestion for well-being, pain management, and mental health.   Dr. Amir Raz...

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

Six practical steps to harness the full power of your mind. Our guest today is James R. Doty, a neurosurgeon...

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Ezra Klein On: Sane News Consumption; The Power of Meditation; The Future of the Species; And the Message of His Tattoo

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How Meditation Can Help You Handle Injured Feelings and Injured Muscles | Dawn Mauricio

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Allison Williams On: Perfectionism, Defensiveness, and the Horror Movies We All Make in Our Minds

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