The Easy, Simple Fix for Exhaustion, Foggy Brain, and Back Pain | Manoush Zomorodi
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<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.manoushz.com/">Manoush Zomorodi</a> is an award-winning journalist, bestselling author, and host of NPR's "<a href= "https://www.ted.com/pages/ted-radio-hour">TED Radio Hour,</a>" where she explores fascinating ideas with the world's greatest thinkers. She is the author of a new book called <a href= "https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250411204/bodyelectric/">BODY ELECTRIC: The Hidden Health Costs of the Digital Age and New Science to Reclaim Your Well-Being</a>. You can also subscribe to her newsletter, <a href= "https://www.manoushz.com/newsletter">Manoush Minutes</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode we talk about:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What constant screen time is doing to your brain and body</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why feeling tired all the time might not be what you think</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">A simple shift that could boost your energy and focus</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The hidden ways tech is messing with your physical health</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What you're missing when you ignore your body's signals</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why more productivity hacks might actually backfire</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Small changes that could make a big difference in how you feel</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">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. <a href= "https://www.92ny.org/event/dan-harris-with-allison-gilbert">Register here.</a></p> <p dir="ltr">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 <a href= "https://www.eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party">here</a>, or sign up to livestream <a href= "https://www.eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party-livestream">here</a>!</p> <p dir="ltr">Get the 10% with Dan Harris app <a href= "https://app.danharris.com/membership">here</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Sign up for Dan's free newsletter <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 dir="ltr">This episode is sponsored by: </p> <p dir="ltr">BetterHelp: Find support and have someone with you in therapy. Sign up and get 10% off at <a href= "https://betterhelp.com/happier">BetterHelp.com/happier</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr">Wix: Ready to create your website? Go to <a href= "https://wix.com/harmony">Wix.com/Harmony</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr">Fatty15: You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription starter kit by going to <a href= "https://fatty15.com/happier">fatty15.com/happier</a> and using the code HAPPIER at checkout.</p>
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