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Is There Such a Thing as Healthy Shame and Embarrassment? | JoAnna Hardy

Is There Such a Thing as Healthy Shame and Embarrassment? | JoAnna Hardy

10% Happier with Dan Harris
Oct 15, 2025 1h 18m
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<p dir="ltr">A Buddhist recipe for speaking, working, and living in a way that will make you happy.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.joannahardy.org/">JoAnna Hardy</a> has practiced in multiple traditions since 1999. She is currently a meditation trainer at <a href= "https://www.apple.com/apple-fitness-plus/">Apple Fitness+</a>, a visiting teacher at <a href="https://blackbeingla.org/">Black Being LA</a>, a visiting retreat teacher at <a href= "https://www.dharma.org/">Insight Meditation Society</a>, and about to embark on a new mystery journey! </p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode we talk about:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Sila, the Buddhist code of ethics</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Concepts such as right livelihood and right speech </li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why we lie</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The power of Buddhist tattoos </li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Hiri and Otappa (AKA healthy shame and healthy embarrassment)</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Related Episodes:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.danharris.com/p/how-to-speak-clearly-calmly-and-without-a33?utm_source=publication-search"> How to Speak Clearly, Calmly, and Without Alienating People | Dan Clurman and Mudita Nisker</a></li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.danharris.com/p/oren-jay-sofer-practicing-mindful-781?utm_source=publication-search"> Oren Jay Sofer, Practicing Mindful Communication</a></li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.danharris.com/p/the-buddhas-8-part-manual-for-a-good-bac?utm_source=publication-search"> The Buddha's 8-Part Manual for a Good Life | Brother Pháp Dung</a></li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.danharris.com/p/the-surprising-power-of-healthy-embarrassment-632?utm_source=publication-search"> The Surprising Power of "Healthy Embarrassment" | Koshin Paley Ellison</a></li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.danharris.com/p/the-selfish-case-for-being-ethical-a4b?utm_source=publication-search"> The Selfish Case for Being Ethical | Eugene Cash</a></li> </ul> <p> </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><br /> <br /></strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more <a href= "http://eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party-2025">here</a>!</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets <a href= "https://www.nyimc.org/event/great-cosmic-joke/">here</a>! </p> <p><strong><br /> <br /> <br /></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>Thanks to our sponsors:<br /> <strong><br /> Airbnb</strong>: Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at <a href= "http://airbnb.com/host">airbnb.com/host</a>.<br /> <br /> <strong>AT&T</strong>: Staying connected matters. That's why AT&T has connectivity you can depend on, or they will proactively make it right. Visit <a href= "http://att.com/guarantee">att.com/guarantee</a> for details.<br /> <br /> <strong>Function</strong>: Our first 1000 listeners get a $100 credit toward their membership. Visit <a href= "http://www.functionhealth.com/Happier">www.functionhealth.com/Happier</a> or use the gift code Happier100 at signup to own your health.</p>

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