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How To Handle Exhaustion, Disconnection, and Physical Pain | Meditation with Bart van Melik

How To Handle Exhaustion, Disconnection, and Physical Pain | Meditation with Bart van Melik

10% Happier with Dan Harris
Jan 18, 2026 13 min
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<p dir="ltr">A short, gentle body scan meditation from <a href= "https://www.bartvanmelik.com/">Bart van Melik</a>, our Teacher of the Month for January.</p> <p dir="ltr">This isn't about fixing anything or achieving some special state. It's about finding one small place in your body that feels okay—not great, just okay—and seeing what happens when you meet that experience with a little bit of kindness.</p> <p dir="ltr">Bart is a meditation teacher and psychotherapist who has trained in Insight Meditation and Buddhist psychology. He's worked extensively in clinical settings with people dealing with stress, anxiety, and harsh self-talk. He's the guiding teacher for the <a href="https://www.cmc-ny.org/our-team">Community Meditation Center</a> in New York City.</p> <p dir="ltr">Check out more meditations from Bart throughout January in the <a href="http://app.danharris.com/">10% with Dan Harris app</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr">Related episodes:<br /> <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-happier-with-dan-harris/id1087147821?i=1000744661523"> Buddhist Strategies for Protecting Yourself from Everyday Chaos | Bart van Melik</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Join Dan's online community <a href= "http://www.danharris.com/">here</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Follow Dan on social: <a href= "https://bit.ly/3tGigG5">Instagram</a>, <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FOA84J">TikTok</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Subscribe to our <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FybRzD">YouTube Channel</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit <a href= "https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris">https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris</a></p> <p> </p>

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