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10% Happier

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.

Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris

On short-circuiting anxiety, breaking thought loops, and learning how to talk to yourself.
 
In this live Q&A, Dan covers:
 
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Why action is the best antidote to AI anxiety — and what's actually in your control
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How to use your meditation practice inside an MRI (and when it's okay to just get sedated)
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Joseph Goldstein's "dead end" technique for breaking out of repetitive thought loops
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Why certainty is not an indicator of truth — and how open-mindedness works in a polarized world
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The Buddhist take on alcohol, and Dan's surprisingly candid answer about his own relationship with substances
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How to stop feeding the need for external approval — without toxic positivity
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Why mindfulness in Pali literally means "remembering" — and why you'll always need to hear this stuff again
 

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Brain Won't Stop? Here's How to Calm Down | Dan Harris

Why you'll never find happiness where you're looking for it–and where to look instead.
 
Joseph Goldstein is a cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society and the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies, both in Barre, Massachusetts. He is the author of many books including, most recently, Dreamscapes of the Mind. 

 
In this episode we talk about:
 
 • Why desire and wanting can keep us stuck in cycles of dissatisfaction
 • The difference between momentary pleasure and deeper happiness
 • A practical way to watch cravings arise and pass without reacting
 • Why "not wanting" can feel surprisingly relieving
 • The Buddhist framework of gratification, danger, and escape
 • How to think about contentment and the question: how much is enough?
 • The difference between guilt and wise remorse
 • How desire, lust, and craving can distort judgment
 
Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here!
 
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Additional Resources: 
 
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Dharma Seed - freely offered talks from Western Buddhist Vipassana teachers
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Lust, Addiction, and Ambition: Why Your Desires Are Wired to Disappoint You | Joseph Goldstein

Manage anxiety, rewire your inner critic, and never worry alone.
 
Emma Seppälä, PhD is a psychologist and research scientist from Yale, and the author of two books, The Happiness Track and Sovereign. 
 
Ethan Kross, PhD is a professor at the University of Michigan, where he leads the Institute for Mental Fitness. He is the author of two books, Chatter and Shift. 
 
In this episode we talk about:
 
 • What emotions actually are, and why even anxiety and anger serve a purpose
 • Why self-criticism backfires, and what the research shows about self-compassion instead
 • How chronic suppression makes your emotions stronger, not weaker
 • Regulation tools you can use in the moment to shift emotional states
 
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Emotion Regulation: Top 10 Neuroscience-Backed Tools | Ethan Kross & Emma Seppälä

The simple practice and surprising benefits of yoga nidra, a guided lying-down meditation. Plus: parts work, core beliefs, and the blind spot effect.
 
 This episode originally aired in December 2022. 
 
Kelly Boys is a mindfulness trainer and coach. She has helped design and deliver mindfulness and resilience programs for the UN, Google, and San Quentin State Prison. She is also the author of The Blind Spot Effect: How to Stop Missing What's Right in Front of You. 
 
Today we're going to talk specifically about a type of meditation that Kelly teaches called Yoga Nidra, which has been shown to help you sleep, improve your working memory, and decrease cravings. 
 
In this episode we talk about:
 
 • The difference between Yoga Nidra and mindfulness meditation, and how Kelly seeks to combine them
 • The value of being able to both observe and high-five your demons 
 • Working with our "core beliefs" about ourselves and the world
 • The calming power of drawing your attention to the back side of your body throughout the day
 • Working with "opposites" as a way to get unstuck in difficult moments
 • What Kelly means by the blind spot effect
 • Setting intentions
 
Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here.
 
 Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here! 
 
 
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There's an Off-Switch for Stress. Here's How to Build It | Kelly Boys

Sara Mednick is a cognitive neuroscientist at the University of California, Irvine, and the author of the book The Power of the Downstate. This episode is part of our month-long "Mental Health Reboot" series to mark Mental Health Awareness Month. 
 
This episode is from our archives.
 
In this episode we talk about:
 
 • The nuances of napping
 • Dr. Mednick's definition of the "downstate"
 • Whether there are practices that can compensate for poor sleep
 • Why heart rate variability is an important measurement of health
 • Why sex is so helpful for sleep
 • And when to take melatonin to best effect
 
Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here.
 
Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here!
 
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The Science of Sleep: Why You're up at 3AM — And Why Worrying About It Makes It Worse | Sara Mednick

Creatine, melatonin, peptides, protein powders, green powders, probiotics, multivitamins, and much more: A pharmaceutical scientist breaks down the evidence and busts the myths.
 
Dr. Mahtab Jafari is a Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at the University of California, Irvine, and the Founding Director of the UC Irvine Center for Healthspan Sciences. She is the author of the award-winning book, The Truth About Dietary Supplements: An Evidence- Based Guide to a Safer Medicine Cabinet. 
 
In this episode we talk about:
 
 • Product quality, safety, and regulation
 • The most important thing to do before starting dietary supplements
 • Vitamins B, C, and D (and the multivitamin debate)
 • The research on amino acids and peptides
 • The truth behind sleep supplements
 • The efficacy of herbs, botanicals, and green powders
 • Heavy metal risk factors
 • Supplements for brain health and muscle growth
 • Probiotics and gut health
 
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Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here.
 
Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here!
 
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The Science of Supplements: What Works, What's Hype, and What Could Actually Harm You | Dr. Mahtab Jafari

Escaping the productivity trap, silencing the inner nihilist, and finding awe in the most ordinary places.
 
Lili Taylor is an award-winning movie, television, and theater actor. In the birding world, Lili is a board member of the National Audubon Society, the American Birding Association, and the New York City Bird Alliance.
 
In this episode we talk about:
 
 • Why humans are hardwired to connect with nature 
 • What it means to "pay attention"
 • The role of listening and investigation 
 • Antidotes to hopelessness
 • How to overcome obstacles in your meditation practice
 • Practical nature tips for city dwellers 
 • The liberating concept of "autotelic" activities
 
Related Episodes:
 
 This Scientist Says One Emotion Might Be the Key to Happiness. Can You Guess What It Is? The Science Of How Nature Changes Your Brain—From Sleep To Cognition To Your Nervous System The Science Of Walking 
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Additional Resources: 
 
 Turning to Birds Turning to Birds on Substack • 
 A Pocket Guide to Pigeon Watching The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping 
Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here.
 
Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here!
 
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"What's the Point?" – A Simple Answer to Life's Biggest Question | Lili Taylor

Manoush Zomorodi is an award-winning journalist, bestselling author, and host of NPR's "TED Radio Hour," where she explores fascinating ideas with the world's greatest thinkers. She is the author of a new book called BODY ELECTRIC: The Hidden Health Costs of the Digital Age and New Science to Reclaim Your Well-Being. You can also subscribe to her newsletter, Manoush Minutes.
 
In this episode we talk about:
 
 • What constant screen time is doing to your brain and body
 • Why feeling tired all the time might not be what you think
 • A simple shift that could boost your energy and focus
 • The hidden ways tech is messing with your physical health
 • What you're missing when you ignore your body's signals
 • Why more productivity hacks might actually backfire
 • Small changes that could make a big difference in how you feel
 
Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here.
 
Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here!
 
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The Easy, Simple Fix for Exhaustion, Foggy Brain, and Back Pain | Manoush Zomorodi

A Harvard professor on the nine evidence-based tools for acting decisively when fear and uncertainty are telling you to do nothing.
 
Ranjay Gulati is the Paul R. Lawrence MBA Class of 1942 Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. His pioneering work focuses on unlocking organizational and individual potential—embracing courage, nurturing purpose-driven leaders, driving growth, and transforming businesses. He is the author of Deep Purpose and How to be Bold. 
 
In this episode we talk about:
 
 • The difference between courage and recklessness
 • How to accept your fears without being controlled by them
 • Tools for remaining calm in the face of a disaster
 • How to find your moral anchors
 • The importance of having a support squad
 • How to inculcate courage into your family, workplace, and friend group
 
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Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here.
 
Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here!
 
This episode is sponsored by: 
 
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Stressed, Stuck, and Overthinking? Here's the Science of Moving Forward | Ranjay Gulati

Practical advice for handling anxiety, envy, and that feeling that you're a bad person.
 
 What happens when a deck of cards controls the conversation? On Wild Card, hosted by Rachel Martin, that's the whole idea — and when Dan sat down as a guest, the cards led somewhere genuinely interesting.
 
In this episode: why Dan keeps going on silent meditation retreats even though loneliness is the hardest part; what finally made him delete Instagram; the "good-ish" concept that unlocked a new relationship with self-criticism; and a deep dive into the Buddhist take on the soul — which turns out to be a lot more useful than it sounds.
 
Wild Card is produced by NPR.
 

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Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here.
 
Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here! 
 
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The Voice in Your Head Doesn't Have to Ruin Everything | Rachel Martin and Dan Harris

What does it actually mean to "trust life" — especially when life is handing you something genuinely hard? In this Meditation Party episode (originally aired in 2024), Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren dig into that question from multiple angles: as a personal mantra, a philosophical stance, and a daily practice. Plus: listener questions on rumination, work-life balance, and the eternal napping-vs.-meditating debate.
 
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"Trust Life" vs. "This Is the Curriculum" — Sebene shares the origin of her tattoo and what the mantra has meant through years of health challenges. 
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The three timescales of practice — Jeff breaks down how meditation works in the moment, over months and years, and across the arc of a whole life. The third one is where things get interesting.
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Obsessive thinking / rumination — Practical tools from all three, including one from Sebene involving a trampoline, and one from a clinical psychologist that will make you feel ridiculous in the best way.
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Sebene Selassie describes herself as a "writer, teacher, and immigrant-weirdo." She teaches meditation on the ten percent happier app and is the author of a great book called You Belong. She's based in Brooklyn. 
 
Jeff Warren is also a writer and a meditation teacher. He and Dan co-wrote the book, Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics. He also hosts the Consciousness Explorers podcast. He's based in Toronto. 
 
Related episodes: 
 How to Stay Calm No Matter What's Happening | Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren
Science-Based Tools for When You're Stressed, Obsessed, or Overthinking | Dr. Jenny Taitz
 
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What To Do When Life Won't Let Up | Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren

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