10% Happier with Dan Harris

From Finding Mastery | A Conversation with Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn

<p>Our friend Dr. Michael Gervais at the Finding Mastery podcast is a renowned sports psychologist who found meditation by happenstance. We wanted to share this conversation he had with Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn about the mind/body interactions for healing and clinical applications for mindfulness meditation training. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn is a Professor of Medicine emeritus at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, where in 1995 he founded the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society and in 1979, its world-renowned Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Clinic.  </p> <p><br /></p> <p>Order Dr. Michael Gervais' new book here: https://findingmastery.com/book/</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Listen to the Finding Mastery podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-mastery/id1025326955</p>

Three Skills for Staying Calm, Sane, and Open in a Chaotic World | Krista Tippett

<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p>The host of On Being shares lessons learned from 20 years of interviews, including: how to live with open questions, counterprogramming against your negativity bias, and getting over the God question.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><a href="https://onbeing.org/our-story/krista-tippett/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Krista Tippett</a> is a Peabody Award-winning broadcaster, a National Humanities Medalist, and a New York Times bestselling author. She grew up in a small town in Oklahoma, attended Brown University, and became a journalist and diplomat in Cold War Berlin. After studying theology at Yale Divinity School in the early 1990s, Tippett launched <em>Speaking of Faith</em> — later <a href= "https://onbeing.org/series/podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>On Being</em></a> — as a weekly national public radio show in 2003. She has published three books: <a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/10066/9781101980316" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Becoming Wise: An Inquiry into the Mystery and Art of Living</em></a>; <a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/10066/9780143116776" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Einstein's God</em></a>, drawn from her interviews at the intersection of science, medicine, and spiritual inquiry; and <a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/10066/9780143113188" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Speaking of Faith</em></a>, a memoir of religion in our time.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Getting over the God question when it comes to contemplating religion</li> <li>Why Western culture has such a dearth of ways to talk about love</li> <li>Why she thinks the core of relationships is not about agreeing but about navigating differences</li> <li>Tuning into our generative agency</li> <li>Her definition of a wise life as distinct from a knowledgeable or accomplished on</li> <li>Why she believes it is as important to know what you love as it is to know what you hate</li> <li>Learning to love big open questions instead of rushing to answers</li> <li>Why the things we get paid to do may not define whether we're living a worthy life </li> <li>And getting our intentions straight and then trying not to tie them too tightly to our goals</li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Other Resources Mentioned:</strong></p> <p><a href= "https://www.ted.com/talks/krista_tippett_3_practices_for_a_life_of_wisdom?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Krista Tippett's TED Talk: 3 practices for a life of wisdom</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong> <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/krista-tippett</a></p>

Do You Have ADHD? | Dr. Mark Bertin

<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p>The difference between ADHD and human distractibility, and strategies for managing ADHD that can improve your focus, even if you don't have it.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Today's guest is Dr. Mark Bertin, a developmental pediatrician who specializes in ADHD and developmental disorders. He's the author of <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/How-Children-Thrive-Practical-Independent/dp/1683640209" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>How Children Thrive</em></a>, <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Mindful-Parenting-ADHD-Cultivating-Reducing/dp/1626251797" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Mindful Parenting for ADHD</em></a>, <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Mindfulness-Self-Compassion-Teen-ADHD-Self-Confidence/dp/1684036399" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Mindfulness and Self-Compassion for Teen ADHD</em></a>, and <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Family-ADHD-Solution-Scientific-Maximizing/dp/023010505X" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The Family ADHD Solution</em></a>, which integrates mindfulness into pediatric care. For more information, please visit his website at <a href= "http://www.developmentaldoctor.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.developmentaldoctor.com</a>.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <ul> <li>The difference between ADD and ADHD, and the subcategories: hyperactive and inattentive.</li> <li>Whether ADHD is a new condition brought on by the distractions of a modern world, or one that's always been around. </li> <li>The difference between being human and distractible, and having ADHD.</li> <li>Strategies for managing ADHD that can be used even if you <em>don't</em> have ADHD.</li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Episodes Mentioned:</strong></p> <p><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/kristin-neff" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kryptonite for the Inner Critic | Kristin Neff</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/kristin-neff-360" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Self Compassion Isn't Always Soft | Kristin Neff</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/chris-germer-310" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Scientific Case for Self Compassion | Chris Germer</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Join Dan: LIVE!</strong></p> <p>Dan will be in upstate New York at the Troutbeck hotel on Sunday, November 17 — it's a Q and A and live guided meditation, and it's gonna be a great time. You can buy tickets and get more details here: <a href= "https://troutbeck.com/culture/troutbeck-x-dan-harris/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">https://troutbeck.com/culture/troutbeck-x-dan-harris/</a> </p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong> <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/mark-bertin" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/mark-bertin</a> </p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Additional Resources:</strong></p> <p>Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: <a href= "https://10percenthappier.app.link/install" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">https://10percenthappier.app.link/install</a></p>

How to Make Good Decisions | Shane Parrish

<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p>Here's what might be preventing you from making better decisions and how to know what's even worth wanting.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Shane Parrish is the entrepreneur and wisdom seeker behind <a href="https://fs.blog/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">Farnam Street</a> and the host of <a href= "https://fs.blog/knowledge-project-podcast/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Knowledge Project Podcast</a>. He is the author of the <em>New York Times </em>bestseller <a href="https://fs.blog/clear/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Clear Thinking: Turning Ordinary Moments into Extraordinary Results</em></a><em>.</em></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <p><br /></p> <ul> <li>How to position yourself to make better decisions</li> <li>Shane's decision making process</li> <li>The difference between decisions and choices</li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.</a><a href= "http://tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/shane-parrish" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/shane-parrish</a></p>

Sharon Salzberg Takes on the Cliches: Authenticity, Love, and Being Your Own BFF

<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p>One of the most prominent western meditation teachers talks about how to take gauzy concepts and operationalize them in your actual life.</p> <p>A towering figure in the meditation world, Sharon Salzberg is a prominent teacher & New York Times best-selling author. She has played a crucial role bringing mindfulness and lovingkindness practices to the West.</p> <p>Sharon co-founded the Insight Meditation Society (IMS) alongside Joseph Goldstein and Jack Kornfield and is the author of nine books, including Lovingkindness, Real Happiness, and the most recent Finding Your Way: Meditations, Thoughts, and Wisdom for Living an Authentic Life. Sharon lives in New York City and teaches around the world.</p> <p>In this episode we talk about:</p> <ul> <li>What Sharon means by "an authentic life"</li> <li>Learning to be your own BFF</li> <li>How the notion of self-love squares with the Buddhist notion of emptiness</li> <li>Why it can be harder to receive love and help than to give it</li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Related Episodes:</strong></p> <p><strong>-</strong> <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/sharon-salzberg-real-love" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sharon Salzberg, "Real Love"</a></p> <p>- <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/patience-246" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Losing Your Patience? Here's How to Get It Back | Dr. Kate Sweeny, Dr. Sarah Schnitker, and Sharon Salzberg</a></p> <p>- <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/sharon-salzberg-279" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Stay Politically Engaged Without Losing Your Mind | Sharon Salzberg</a></p> <p>- <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/sharon-salzberg-233" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sharon Salzberg Makes Me Feel Better</a></p> <p>- <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/sharon-salzberg-582" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sharon Salzberg On: Openness, Not Believing the Stories You Tell Yourself, and Why the Most Powerful Tools Often Seem Stupid at First</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong> <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/sharon-salzberg-finding-your-way</a></p> <p><br /></p>

From the TED Radio Hour | Body Electric

<p>Hello my fellow suffering human beings! I've got something very special for you. My friend, Manoush Zomorodi – host of TED Radio Hour from NPR – has been working on a special series called Body Electric: an interactive investigation into the relationship between our technology and our bodies.</p> <p>Do you ever spend all day at a computer…and then, in the evening, you only have the energy to look at your phone or TV? Ever wondered what all that tech time is doing to your health? </p> <p>In this series, you'll hear how our bodies are adapting and changing to meet the demands of the Information Age…and what we can do to end this vicious cycle of type, tap, collapse. There's even an interactive study you can sign up for! </p> <p>Here's the first episode. If you like what you hear, listen to <a href= "https://www.npr.org/2026/01/01/1198915868/introducing-body-electric-with-manoush-zomorodi" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Body Electric on the TED Radio Hour podcast</a> from NPR. </p> <p><br /></p>

How to Be Great | Alex Toussaint

<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p>This ain't daycare... Tough love and actionable insights on validation, gratitude, and self-alignment from the Peloton star. Plus, he shares the most important words he's ever heard.</p> <p>Alex Toussaint, Peloton Instructor and Puma Athlete, is a titan of the fitness community sitting at the intersection of fitness, tech, music, sports, and entertainment. A hybrid of high-performance athlete and motivational coach, Alex is widely respected for his authenticity and positivity. His new book is called <a href= "https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250852038/activateyourgreatness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Activate Your Greatness</em></a>.</p> <p>In this episode we talk about:</p> <ul> <li>Alex's remarkable life story</li> <li>His thoughts on internal versus external validation</li> <li>What he means by "activate your greatness"</li> <li>The habits and practices he employs in service of his own greatness, including gratitude, self-alignment, and his "starting five"</li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p>Full Shownotes: <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/alex-toussaint" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/alex-toussaint</a></p>

Why We Panic: A Journalist Investigates Anxiety, Fear, and How To Deal With It | Matt Gutman

<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p><br /></p> <p>Gutman also discusses imposter syndrome, grief and his experience with psychedelics. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>Matt Gutman is ABC News's chief national correspondent. A multi-award winning reporter, Gutman contributes regularly to <em>World News Tonight with David Muir</em>, <em>20/20</em>, <em>Good Morning America</em>, and <em>Nightline</em>. He has reported from fifty countries across the globe and is the author of <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/No-Time-Panic-Conquered-Lifetime/dp/0385549059" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>No Time to Panic: How I Curbed My Anxiety and Conquered a Lifetime of Panic Attacks</em></a> and <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Boys-Cave-Inside-Impossible-Thailand/dp/0062909916" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The Boys in the Cave: Deep Inside the Impossible Rescue in Thailand.</em></a>  </p> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong> <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/matt-gutman" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/matt-gutman</a></p>

Comedian Sarah Cooper On: Humiliation, Perfectionism, and Taking Chances

<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p>She also roasts me mercilessly. This one's really fun.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Sarah Cooper is a writer and comedian who has over 3.3 million followers across social media. She is the author of the new book <a href= "https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/721881/foolish-by-sarah-cooper/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Foolish: Tales of Assimilation, Determination, and Humiliation</em></a><em>.</em> She is the star of the hit Netflix comedy special, <em>Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine</em>. Her current projects include <em>Unfrosted</em>, an upcoming Netflix comedy written by, directed by, and starring Jerry Seinfeld.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Perfectionism and impostor syndrome</li> <li>The relationship between loving your family and loving yourself</li> <li>Sarah's viral President Trump lip synch videos</li> <li>Why it's "nice to be in hell"</li> <li>How to move on from past mistakes</li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong> <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/sarah-cooper" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/sarah-cooper</a></p>

Naomi Klein on How To Stay Sane In An Increasingly Warped Online World

<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p>Klein goes down the rabbit hole after learning she has a digital doppelgänger who has gone all in on conspiracies.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><a href="https://naomiklein.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Naomi Klein</a> is an award-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author. Her most recent book is <a href= "https://naomiklein.org/doppelganger/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Doppelganger: A Trip into the Mirror World</em></a>. She is a columnist with The Guardian. In 2018 she was named the inaugural Gloria Steinem Endowed Chair at Rutgers University and is now Honorary Professor of Media and Climate at Rutgers. In September 2021 she joined the University of British Columbia as UBC Professor of Climate Justice and co-director of the Centre for Climate Justice.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Why she says conspiracy culture often gets the facts wrong but the feelings right</li> <li>How and why you should listen to people on the other side of the aisle</li> <li>The convergence of wellness culture and rightwing ideology</li> <li>The precariousness of the self</li> <li>How she learned to loosen the death grip on her ego</li> <li>And the importance of coming from a place of calm in the storm</li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Related Episodes:</strong></p> <p>Ten Percent Happier: <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/dacher-keltner-546#:~:text=%7C%20Dacher%20Keltner,-Ten%20Percent%20Happier&text=Our%20guest%20today%20is%20one,to%20one%20thing%3A%20finding%20awe." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">This Scientist Says One Emotion Might Be the Key to Happiness. Can You Guess What It Is? | Dacher Keltner</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong> <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/naomi-klein" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/naomi-klein</a></p>

Comedian Aparna Nancherla on: Impostor Syndrome, Anger, Social Anxiety, and Stage Fright

<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p><a href="https://aparnacomedy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Aparna Nancherla</a> is a writer, stand-up comedian, and actor. Her new book is <em>Unreliable Narrator: Me, Myself and Impostor Syndrome.</em> You can hear Aparna as the voice of Moon on Fox's <em>The Great North</em>, or have heard her as the voice of Hollyhock on <em>Bojack Horseman</em>. She's also appeared on <em>The Drop</em>, <em>Lopez vs. Lopez,</em> and <em>Corporate.</em> She's written for <em>Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell</em> and <em>Late Night with Seth Meyers,</em> as well as <em>Mythic Quest</em> on Apple+.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <ul> <li>How impostor syndrome relates to anxiety and depression</li> <li>Procrastination and how she sometimes feels it sets her up to do good work, even though she hates it</li> <li>The difference between standup and therapy in her life</li> <li>How she feels about the word "no"</li> <li>The sometime-burden of representing South Asians in entertainment</li> <li>What it feels like to finally put this book out into the world</li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong> <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/aparna-nancherla" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/aparna-nancherla</a></p>

Delight and Joy Are Survival Mechanisms and Acts of Resistance | Ross Gay

<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p><br /></p> <p>How rethinking these often twee concepts can change your life and maybe the world. </p> <p><br /></p> <p><a href="https://www.rossgay.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ross Gay</a> is the author of four books of poetry: <a href="https://www.rossgay.net/against-which" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Against Which</em></a>; <a href="https://www.rossgay.net/bringing-the-shovel-down" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Bringing the Shovel Down</em></a>; <a href="https://www.rossgay.net/be-holding" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Be Holding</em></a>, winner of the PEN American Literary Jean Stein Award; and <a href= "https://www.rossgay.net/catalog-of-unabashed-gratitude" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude</em></a>, winner of the 2015 National Book Critics Circle Award and the 2016 Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award. In addition to his poetry, Ross has released three collections of essays—<a href= "https://www.rossgay.net/the-book-of-delights" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The Book of Delights</em></a> was released in 2019 and was a <em>New York Times</em> bestseller; <a href= "https://www.rossgay.net/inciting-joy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Inciting Joy</em></a> was released in 2022, and his newest collection, <a href= "https://www.rossgay.net/the-book-of-more-delights" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The Book of (More) Delights</em></a> was released in September of 2023.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <ul> <li>What got Ross interested in the subject of delight</li> <li>How noting delight can be a tool for counter programming against our negativity bias</li> <li>Why Ross argues that there is an ethical component to delight</li> <li>The benefits of writing by hand</li> <li>How both using a smartphone and rushing can be delight blockers</li> <li>The difference between delight and joy </li> <li>What he means when he refers to the "offenses of joy"</li> <li>And the connection between grief and joy </li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong> <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/ross-gay" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/ross-gay</a></p> <p><br /></p>

From Kelly Corrigan Wonders | A Conversation with Dan Harris

<p>Dan sits down with his friend Kelly Corrigan at the Aspen Ideas Festival. A few of the topics they break open: uncertainty, humility and practices to keep us connected. </p> <p>You can learn more at https://www.kellycorrigan.com or listen to the Kelly Corrigan Wonders podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. </p> <p>Thanks to our many friends at the Aspen Ideas Festival for making this conversation possible.</p> <p>This was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike.</p>

A Controversial New Way To Think About Addiction | Carrie Wilkens

<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p>Wilkens talks about the stigma around substance abuse, potential alternatives to abstinence, and the role of meditation in recovery.  </p> <p><br /></p> <p>Carrie Wilkens, PhD, is the Co-founder, Co-president and CEO of the <a href="https://cmcffc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">Center for Motivation and Change: Foundation for Change</a>, a nonprofit organization with the mission of improving the dissemination of evidence-based ideas and strategies to professionals and loved ones of persons struggling with substance use through the <a href= "https://cmcffc.org/approach/invitation-to-change" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Invitation to Change approach</a>. She is co-author of the book, <a href= "https://beyondaddictionworkbook.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Beyond Addiction Workbook for Family and Friends: Evidence-Based Skills to Help a Loved One Make Positive Change</a> and <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Addiction-Science-Kindness-People/dp/1476709475" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change</a>.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <p><br /></p> <ul> <li>The stigma around substance abuse</li> <li>Defining terms: addiction vs. substance use disorder and why it matters</li> <li>How substance use disorder affects our brain</li> <li>How to diagnose a substance abuse disorder</li> <li>Whether there is an alternative to abstinence</li> <li>How we all need to be thoughtful about the relationship we want with substances</li> <li>How and why a substantial percentage of people naturally recover without going to treatment</li> <li> The strategies to use if you have someone in your life who you think is on a destructive path</li> <li> What positive communication is and how to practice it</li> <li>How we live in a quick fix society and recovery from substance abuse disorder is a slow process</li> <li>What actually makes people change</li> <li>The role of meditation in recovery—for the patient and the family</li> <li>And the importance of taking care of yourself so you can take care of others</li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong> <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/carrie-wilkens" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/carrie-wilkens</a></p> <p><br /></p>

Duncan Trussell on: Being a Spiritual Omnivore, Whether Psychedelics Are a Bridge to the Divine, and How the Gates of Hell Are Locked From the Inside

<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p><a href="https://www.duncantrussell.com/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Duncan Trussell</a> is an American actor and stand-up comic. And he doesn't like being called a Buddhist comedian. It makes sense… that label unfairly pigeonholes him in two ways. First, because he's a legit, successful, hilarious comedian, no matter what his spiritual leanings. Duncan has written and appeared in sketches for two seasons of Fuel TV's <em>Stupidface</em>, Showtime's <em>La La Land</em>, Comedy Central's <em>Nick Swardson's Pretend Time</em>, and both seasons of HBO's <em>Funny or Die Presents</em>. His television credits include <em>MADtv</em> and <em>Curb Your Enthusiasm</em>. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>And when it comes to the spiritual stuff, he's not just a Buddhist. This guy is spiritually omnivorous. And he knows his shit. He has practiced extensively. And on his podcast, <a href= "https://www.duncantrussell.com/episodes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Duncan Trussell Family Hour</a>, he interviews meditation teachers like Jack Kornfield and Sharon Salzberg. In fact, Netflix turned his pod into a cult favorite animated TV show, called <a href="https://www.duncantrussell.com/midnightgospel" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Midnight Gospel</a>.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Depression, anxiety, death, and Duncan's interpretation of God </li> <li>How meditation helps him handle the insanity of Hollywood</li> <li>The Buddhist hell realms as psychological states</li> <li>Spirituality and psychedelics</li> <li>If having a contemplative practice can hurt our job, form of expression, or ambition</li> <li>Karmic and samsaric patterns – and enjoying your ego while you have one</li> <li>If we're all capable of love</li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Related Episodes:</strong></p> <p><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/rainn-wilson-603" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#603. Why Dwight from The Office (Rainn Wilson) Is Calling for a "Spiritual Revolution"</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/father-gregory-boyle-489" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#489. Can You Really Conquer Hatred Through Love? | Father Gregory Boyle</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong> <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/duncan-trussell" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/duncan-trussell</a></p> <p><br /></p>

From The One You Feed | A Conversation with Dan Harris

<p>In this episode from The One You Feed podcast, Dan sits down with host Eric Zimmer and discusses his original skepticism of meditation and the benefits he discovered from developing a regular meditation practice. Listen to <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-one-you-feed/id792555885" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The One You Feed</a> for more compelling interviews.</p>

How To Find Meaningful Work in a Rapidly Changing World | Bruce Feiler

<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p>Feiler also discusses why we no longer live linear lives, letting go of the idea of having a career, and redefining success.  </p> <p><br /></p> <p><a href="https://www.brucefeiler.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bruce Feiler</a> is the author of seven New York Times bestsellers, including <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Life-Transitions-Mastering-Change-Any/dp/1101980516/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=life+is+in+the+transitions+bruce+feiler&qid=1675010921&s=books&sprefix=life+is+%2Cstripbooks%2C67&sr=1-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Life Is in the Transitions</em></a>, <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Happy-Families-Improve-Mornings/dp/0061778745/ref=rvi_sccl_4/145-6822720-0845017?pd_rd_w=sfeRe&content-id=amzn1.sym.f5690a4d-f2bb-45d9-9d1b-736fee412437&pf_rd_p=f5690a4d-f2bb-45d9-9d1b-736fee412437&pf_rd_r=NPN8B8TSY6BVTDZKZ18V&pd_rd_wg=PqIHN&pd_rd_r=bca80248-af78-47fd-8024-bf6a12245351&pd_rd_i=0061778745&psc=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The Secrets of Happy Families</em></a>, and <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Council-Dads-Family-Friendship-Learning/dp/0062993909/ref=rvi_sccl_3/145-6822720-0845017?pd_rd_w=3fXKA&content-id=amzn1.sym.f5690a4d-f2bb-45d9-9d1b-736fee412437&pf_rd_p=f5690a4d-f2bb-45d9-9d1b-736fee412437&pf_rd_r=ZTY8W0XH3VF675KNWV9S&pd_rd_wg=dLtGR&pd_rd_r=2f95d968-81fc-4df8-af81-b04bce7586fa&pd_rd_i=0062993909&psc=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Council of Dads</em></a>. His three <a href= "https://www.ted.com/speakers/bruce_feiler?language=en" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TED Talks</a> have been viewed more than four million times, and he teaches the TED Course <a href= "https://courses.ted.com/product/how-to-master-life-transitions" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Master Life Transitions</a>. His latest book is called <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Search-Finding-Meaningful-Post-Career-World/dp/0593298918/ref=rvi_sccl_3/145-6822720-0845017?pd_rd_w=Jjzvz&content-id=amzn1.sym.f5690a4d-f2bb-45d9-9d1b-736fee412437&pf_rd_p=f5690a4d-f2bb-45d9-9d1b-736fee412437&pf_rd_r=0Q7ZR1PDFNTDGJJYM7RH&pd_rd_wg=MMPps&pd_rd_r=170f673e-0498-429f-8f58-0cc4ffbe5949&pd_rd_i=0593298918&psc=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The Search</em></a>. </p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <p><br /></p> <ul> <li>How Feiler went from being a guy whose early work focused on spirituality to now focusing on work </li> <li>How historically work was something that was supposed to make you unhappy. And how Millennials and Gen Z have helped change that</li> <li>What is a workquake?</li> <li>Why the majority of us actually have 5 jobs— what those are and why they matter</li> <li>What is a meaning audit? </li> <li>The best single question you can ask yourself to write your own story of success </li> <li>And the historical figures who helped define how we think about success</li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong> <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/bruce-feiler" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/bruce-feiler</a></p>

How to Handle Your Emotions at Work | Liz Fosslien and Mollie West Duffy

<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p>These seven rules illustrate a middle path between completely stifling your emotions and bringing your whole self to the office.</p> <p>Liz Fosslien is an expert on emotions at work and is also on the leadership team at Atlassian's Team Anywhere and previously served as the head of content and communications at Humu. She has been featured by TED, The Economist, Good Morning America, The New York Times, and NPR.</p> <p>Mollie West Duffy is also the head of Learning and Development at Lattice, and was previously an Organizational Design Lead at global innovation firm IDEO, and a research associate for the Dean of Harvard Business School. She has worked with companies of all sizes on organizational development, leadership development, and workplace culture.</p> <p>Liz and Mollie are the co-authors of <a href= "https://www.lizandmollie.com/book" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">No Hard Feelings: The Secret Power of Embracing Emotions at Work</a> and <a href= "https://www.lizandmollie.com/big-feelings" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <p><br /></p> <ul> <li>Why not acknowledging your emotions can lead to worse outcomes</li> <li>How to understand the data that comes from emotions</li> <li>The importance of psychological safety</li> <li>And how to recognize burnout before it's too late</li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.</a><a href= "http://tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/joseph-goldstein-598tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/Liz-Fosslien-and-Mollie-West-Duffy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/Liz-Fosslien-and-Mollie-West-Duffy</a></p> <p><br /></p>

The Dharma of Work | Matthew Hepburn

<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p>The office might be one of the most difficult places to not side with yourself, but it's a concept that can help you navigate challenging situations at work.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Matthew is a meditation and dharma teacher with more than a decade of teaching experience and a passion for getting real about what it means to live well. He emphasizes humor, technique, and authentic kindness as a means to free the mind from unnecessary struggle and leave a healthier impact on the world. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>Beyond Ten Percent Happier, Matthew has taught in prisons, schools, corporate events and continues to teach across North America in buddhist centers offering intensive silent retreats and dharma for urban daily life. </p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <p><br /></p> <ul> <li>How to change your relationship to your thoughts</li> <li>How to navigate the highs of praise and the lows of blame</li> <li>How to handle relationships at work when giving or receiving feedback</li> <li>How to bring your mindfulness practice to your workplace</li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.</a><a href= "http://tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/joseph-goldstein-598" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/matthew-hepburn-work</a></p>

The Myth of the Dream Job | Simone Stolzoff

<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p>Balancing happiness and ambition is a challenge, especially if you often define yourself by your work. Stolzoff covers why it's good to have a job that's simply good enough.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Simone Stolzoff is the author of <a href= "https://www.simonestolzoff.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><em>The Good Enough Job: Reclaiming Life from Work</em></a>. He is a designer and workplace expert from San Francisco, and a former design lead at the global innovation firm IDEO. His work has been featured in The New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, and many other publications. He is a graduate of Stanford and The University of Pennsylvania.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <p><br /></p> <ul> <li>His argument for diversifying our sources for what makes a meaningful life </li> <li>How passion for your job shouldn't be a stand-in for pay or security </li> <li>And how to balance the pursuit of meaningful work without letting it take over your life</li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong> <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/simone-stolzoff" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/simone-stolzoff</a></p>

What Is Mindfulness, Really? And How Do You Know if You're Doing It Right? | Diana Winston

<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p>Mindfulness is a word that is in danger of becoming meaningless. In this episode, we dig into the meaning of mindfulness, how to practice without getting overwhelmed, and how to stop the judgment spiral.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Today's guest is <a href="https://dianawinston.com/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Diana Winston</a>, the Director of Mindfulness Education at UCLA's <a href= "https://www.uclahealth.org/programs/marc" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mindful Awareness Research Center</a>. She has written several books, including <a href= "https://www.soundstrue.com/collections/authors-diana-winston/products/the-little-book-of-being" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The Little Book of Being</em></a><em>,</em> and <a href= "https://bookshop.org/p/books/fully-present-the-science-art-and-practice-of-mindfulness-susan-l-smalley/16643828?ean=9780306829406" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Fully Present, the Science, Art and Practice of Mindfulness</em></a><em>,</em> which she co-authored with Susan Smalley, and which is celebrating its tenth anniversary. Diana has been practicing mindfulness meditation since 1989, including a year as a Buddhist nun in Burma. </p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <p><br /></p> <ul> <li>How Diana defines mindfulness</li> <li>How we know if we're in a state of bonafide mindfulness</li> <li>The difference between mindfulness as a trait and mindfulness as a state </li> <li>Whether you have to meditate to achieve mindfulness as a trait</li> <li>What current scientific research says about the benefits of meditation</li> <li>The link between intuition, happiness and authenticity</li> <li>Her definition of happiness</li> <li>How meditation can help us relate to our bodies differently</li> <li>How to stop the self-judgment spiral</li> <li>Creating a top ten list to deal with difficult thoughts</li> <li>How to use meditation for chronic pain</li> <li>Striking a balance between reason and intuition</li> <li>The ripple effects of practicing meditation</li> <li>And how to start practicing mindfulness without getting overwhelmed</li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/diana-winston" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/diana-winston</a></p>

Meditation Party: Magic, Mystery, Intuition, Tattoos, and Non-Efforting | Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren

<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p>Welcome to the third installment of Meditation Party, an experiment we're running with a chattier format – more of a morning zoo vibe, but way deeper, of course. Dan's co-hosts in this episode are his two close friends: the great meditation teachers Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren. Sebene Selassie is based in Brooklyn and 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, <em>You Belong</em>. Jeff Warren is based in Toronto and is also a writer and meditation teacher who co-wrote the book, <em>Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics</em> with Dan Harris. Jeff also hosts the Consciousness Explorers podcast.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Related Episodes:</strong></p> <p><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/father-gregory-boyle-489" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#489. Can You Really Conquer Hatred Through Love? | Father Gregory Boyle</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/shinzen-young-james-gross-519" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#519. The Art and Science of Keeping Your Sh*t Together | Shinzen Young and James Gross</a> </p> <p><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/tara-brach-repost" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Best of the Archives: Making it RAIN | Tara Brach</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>For more info on the Meditation Party Retreat:</strong> <a href="https://www.eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Meditation Party Workshop at Omega Institute</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>To watch this interview online, go to:</strong> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@TenPercentHappier" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@TenPercentHappier</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>If you want to be part of the show, please call in with a question or comment. The number is 508-656-0540. Or you can email us with a voice memo at podcast@tenpercent.com with a voice memo. </strong></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong> https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/meditation-party-3</p>

We Know Nature Is Good for Us. Here's How To Make Time for It, Scandinavian Style | Linda Åkeson McGurk

<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p>Today's guest is Linda Åkeson McGurk, a Swedish American writer and author of <a href="https://lindamcgurk.com/author/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>There's No Such Thing As Bad Weather: A Scandinavian Mom's Secrets for Raising Healthy, Resilient, and Confident Kids</em></a>. Her latest book is called <a href="https://lindamcgurk.com/author/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The Open-Air Life: Discover the Nordic Art of Friluftsliv and Embrace Nature Every Day</em></a>. She is the founder of the blog <a href="https://rainorshinemamma.com/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Rain or Shine Mamma</em></a>, a resource for parents and other caregivers.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <p><br /></p> <ul> <li>Why humans are so drawn to nature and what the many scientific benefits are</li> <li>The historical roots of friluftsliv in Nordic countries</li> <li>Why we should go outside even when the weather sucks</li> <li>Why we should go camping </li> <li>The benefits of cold plunges</li> <li>The benefits of silence</li> <li>The danger of seeing ourselves as separate from nature</li> <li>And why she believes appreciation of nature and meditation are complimentary</li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong> <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/linda-akeson-mcgurk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/linda-akeson-mcgurk</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Other Resources Mentioned:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.wimhofmethod.com/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wim Hof</a></li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Additional Resources:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: <a href= "https://10percenthappier.app.link/install" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">https://10percenthappier.app.link/install</a></li> </ul> <p><br /></p>

How to Gracefully Handle Defeat I Former Congressman Tim Ryan

<p>Ryan also talks about how meditation helped him ride out a brutal political campaign,  escaping the grind, and whether he'll run for office again.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Tim Ryan served for 20 years in the U.S. Congress. He is the author of a book on the power of mindfulness. He is the author of a book on the power of mindfulness, <a href= "https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/599771/healing-america-by-congressman-tim-ryan/9781401955885" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Healing America: How a Simple Practice Can Help Us Recapture the American Spirit</em></a> and a book on reforming the broken food systems, <a href= "https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/601507/the-real-food-revolution-by-congressman-tim-ryan/9781401946401" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The Real Food Revolution: Healthy Eating, Green Groceries, and the Return of the American Family Farm</em></a>.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <p><br /></p> <ul> <li>How his practice helped him weather a brutal political campaign </li> <li>Why he's joined the ice bath craze</li> <li>The link between breathwork and meditation</li> <li>How he's adjusting to civilian life after 20 years in Washington</li> <li>How he handled things when he realized the race was not going his way</li> <li>What he was thinking and feeling when he made his concession speech</li> <li>What it's like to be outside of the DC fishbowl</li> <li>The freedom that comes with not living under a microscope</li> <li>The kids basketball game made him realize his life had changed </li> <li>Escaping the grind</li> <li>Whether he's considered running for office again</li> <li>And what the rough and tumble of politics has taught him about dealing with difficult people</li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong> <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/tim-ryan" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/tim-ryan</a></p> <p><br /></p>

Deep Cuts: Malcolm Gladwell

<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p>Gladwell On: the importance of flow states, why people should have a lifelong pursuit or practice, and how he personally relaxes.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Malcolm Gladwell is the president and co-founder of the podcasting network <a href="https://www.pushkin.fm/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pushkin Industries</a>, and the author of six New York Times bestselling books including <a href= "https://www.gladwellbooks.com/titles/malcolm-gladwell/the-tipping-point/9780316316965/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The Tipping Point</em></a><em>,</em> <a href= "https://www.gladwellbooks.com/titles/malcolm-gladwell/blink/9780316172325/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><em>Blink</em></a><em>,</em> <a href= "https://www.gladwellbooks.com/titles/malcolm-gladwell/outliers/9780316040341/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><em>Outliers</em></a><em>,</em> <a href= "https://www.gladwellbooks.com/titles/malcolm-gladwell/david-and-goliath/9780316204361/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>David and Goliath</em></a>, and <a href= "https://www.gladwellbooks.com/titles/malcolm-gladwell/talking-to-strangers/9780316478526/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Talking to Strangers</em></a>. He's also the host of the Pushkin podcast <a href= "https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/revisionist-history#episodes" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Revisionist History</em></a>. </p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>For tickets to TPH's live event in Boston on September 7:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://thewilbur.com/armory/artist/dan-harris/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>https://thewilbur.com/armory/artist/dan-harris/</strong></a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>For tickets to TPH's live and live streamed event in Colorado on November 3:</strong></p> <p><a href= "https://www.milehichurch.org/calendar/10-percent-happier-with-dan-harris/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>https://www.milehichurch.org/calendar/10-percent-happier-with-dan-harris/</strong></a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Do you have a favorite episode of TPH? We want to hear about it!</strong></p> <p><strong>Here's how you can help us uncover these hidden gems.</strong></p> <ol> <li>Call <strong>+1 508-656-0540</strong></li> <li>Tell us your name and favorite episode</li> <li>And, in a couple of sentences, tell us why this episode hit home for you</li> </ol> <p><strong>Do this and your episode and story may be part of our Deep Cuts feature</strong></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about: </strong></p> <p><br /></p> <ul> <li>The backlash Malcolm faced from his work from home comments </li> <li>Pushing the noise aside when it comes to social media </li> <li>Lessons in kindness from a recent <em>Revisionist History</em> episode</li> <li>The importance of flow states</li> <li>How he personally relaxes </li> <li>Why people should have a lifelong pursuit or practice</li> <li>What he thinks now about his famous 10,000 hours argument</li> <li>Why we need to engage and investigate the views of others to be morally alert as human beings</li> <li>And his biggest journalistic mistake</li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><em>Content Warning: Brief mention of eating disorders. </em></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong> <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.</a><a href= "http://tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/joseph-goldstein-598" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/</a><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/malcolm-gladwell-486-rerun" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">/malcolm-gladwell-rerun</a></p> <p><br /></p>

Deep Cuts: Kryptonite for the Inner Critic | Kristin Neff

<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p>The scientific case for self-compassion and why it doesn't have to lead to passivity, self absorption, or cheesiness.</p> <p>Today's guest is Kristin Neff, an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. She's the author of the book <a href= "https://bookshop.org/p/books/self-compassion-the-proven-power-of-being-kind-to-yourself-kristin-neff/9006877?ean=9780061733529" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself</em></a> and <a href= "https://www.harpercollins.com/products/fierce-self-compassion-kristin-neff?variant=32894729027618" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and Thrive</em></a><em>.</em></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>For tickets to TPH's live event in Boston on September 7:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://thewilbur.com/armory/artist/dan-harris/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>https://thewilbur.com/armory/artist/dan-harris/</strong></a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>For tickets to TPH's live and live streamed event in Colorado on November 3rd:</strong></p> <p><a href= "https://www.milehichurch.org/calendar/10-percent-happier-with-dan-harris/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>https://www.milehichurch.org/calendar/10-percent-happier-with-dan-harris/</strong></a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Do you have a favorite episode of TPH? We want to hear about it!</strong></p> <p><strong>Here's how you can help us uncover these hidden gems.</strong></p> <ol> <li>Call <strong>+1 508-656-0540</strong></li> <li>Tell us your name and favorite episode</li> <li>And, in a couple of sentences, tell us why this episode hit home for you</li> </ol> <p><strong>Do this and your episode and story may be part of our Deep Cuts feature</strong></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <ul> <li>How Kristin first got into meditation and why she was drawn to the practice of compassion </li> <li>How, paradoxically, self-compassion actually makes us less focused on ourselves</li> <li>The three components of self-compassion</li> <li>One of the big blockers for men in practicing self-compassion</li> <li>What self-compassion is and isn't</li> <li>How research shows that self-compassion is a trainable skill</li> <li>Whether we actually need the internal cattle prod to get ahead</li> <li>Being kind to yourself even when you notice prejudice coming up in your mind </li> <li>And how men and women deal with shame differently</li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/kristin-neff-rerun" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/kristin-neff-rerun</a></p> <p><br /></p>

Legendary Record Producer Rick Rubin On: Creativity, Habits, Self-Doubt, Intuition and Meditation

<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p><br /></p> <p>We also cover: What to do when you're feeling stuck, the difference between authenticity and sincerity, and his approach to work/life balance.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Rick Rubin is a nine-time GRAMMY-winning producer and a New York Times number one best selling author of the book, <a href= "https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/717356/the-creative-act-by-rick-rubin/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The Creative Act: A Way of Being</em></a>. He was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time and the most successful producer in any genre by Rolling Stone. He has collaborated with artists from Tom Petty to Adele, Johnny Cash to the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Beastie Boys to Slayer, Kanye West to the Strokes, and System of a Down to Jay-Z.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Rick's meditation practice</li> <li>The connection between meditation and creativity</li> <li>Why creativity is a birthright for all of us</li> <li>How good habits help facilitate the making of good art</li> <li>The benefits of accepting the magical and mysterious aspects of creativity</li> <li>His analogy of the vessel and the filter </li> <li>The difference between authenticity and sincerity  </li> <li>The role of doubt when creating </li> <li>The role of intuition</li> <li>What to do when you're feeling stuck in a creative endeavor </li> <li>His approach to a work/life balance </li> <li>His take on drugs and their effect on the creative process </li> <li>And his thoughts on the creative capacity of AI </li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>For tickets to TPH's live event in Boston on September 7:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://thewilbur.com/armory/artist/dan-harris/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>https://thewilbur.com/armory/artist/dan-harris/</strong></a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong> <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/rick-rubin" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/rick-rubin</a></p>

How to Meditate If You Have No Time to Meditate | Jake Eagle and Michael Amster (Co-Interviewed by Dan's Wife, Bianca!)

<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p>The great meditation teacher Sebene Selassie said this about today's guests: "I think their work is going to revolutionize mindfulness." </p> <p><br /></p> <p>The guests in question are Jake Eagle, a licensed mental health counselor, and Dr. Michael Amster, a physician with a specialty in pain management who is also a certified yoga and meditation teacher. Together, they're out with a new book called <em>The Power of Awe: Overcome Burnout & Anxiety, Ease Chronic Pain, Find Clarity & Purpose―In Less Than 1 Minute Per Day.</em> In it, they lay out a simple technique for "microdosing mindfulness" that just about anybody can work into their daily lives.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Plus: Dan's wife, Bianca, joins Dan as co-interviewer.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <ul> <li>How Jake and Michael stumbled upon this method (the story involves pancakes)</li> <li>Why Bianca has had trouble booting up a meditation habit (and why Jake says he's "a terrible meditator")</li> <li>Why people who have trouble sitting daily for extended periods might find that these microdoses are easier to work into their day</li> <li>How to do the A.W.E. Method</li> <li>The similarities and differences between A.W.E. and traditional mindfulness meditation</li> <li>Practical tips for trying out A.W.E. in everyday life, given how hard it is to form habits</li> <li>The early scientific evidence regarding the effectiveness of the A.W.E. Method</li> <li>And, finally, whether Bianca and Dan were convinced to try the method!</li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>For tickets to TPH's live event in Boston on September 7:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://thewilbur.com/armory/artist/dan-harris/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>https://thewilbur.com/armory/artist/dan-harris/</strong></a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong></p> <p><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/eagle-amster-630" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/eagle-amster-630</a></p>

The Science of Joy: Why You Need It and How to Get It | Ingrid Fetell Lee

<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p><br /></p> <p>The hidden influence that your surroundings can have on your happiness. And how to tweak things in subtle but powerful ways.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Today's guest is Ingrid Fetell Lee, the author of <a href= "https://aestheticsofjoy.com/the-book/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness</em></a>. She is the former design director at IDEO and the founder of the website <a href= "http://aestheticsofjoy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><em>The Aesthetics of Joy</em></a>. She holds a Master's in Industrial Design from Pratt Institute and a Bachelor's in English and Creative Writing from Princeton University. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>This is the second installment in a three part series we're running called, Mundane Glory about learning not to overlook the little things in your daily life that can be powerful and evidence-based levers for increased happiness. </p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>For tickets to TPH's live event in Boston on September 7:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://thewilbur.com/armory/artist/dan-harris/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>https://thewilbur.com/armory/artist/dan-harris/</strong></a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <ul> <li>The physiological and psychological benefits of joy </li> <li>How to find joy in tangible objects and sensorial experiences</li> <li>What Ingrid means by "faux joy"</li> <li>How joy can intersect with many emotions including sadness and awe</li> <li>How to change your environment, at work and at home, to infuse it with joy</li> <li>A practice she calls, "Joy spotting" </li> <li>Her list of, "The 50 Ways to Find More Joy Everyday" </li> <li>The importance of noticing your killjoys </li> <li>The risks of being visibly joyful </li> <li>And how even on your worst day, joy can be accessible </li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong> <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/ingrid-fetell-lee" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/ingrid-fetell-lee</a></p>

Neuroaesthetics: How Art Can Improve and Extend Your Life | Ivy Ross and Susan Magsamen

<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p><br /></p> <p>Did you know that just 20 minutes of art a day is as beneficial as exercise and mindfulness? Or that participating in one art experience per month can extend your life by ten years? </p> <p><br /></p> <p>Our guests Ivy Ross and Susan Magsamen talk about their new book, <a href= "https://www.yourbrainonart.com/your-brain-on-art-book" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us</em></a><em>.</em> Together they explore the new science of neuroaesthetics, which explains how the arts can measurably change the body, brain, and our behaviors. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>This is the first installment in a three part series we're running called, Mundane Glory about learning not to overlook the little things in your daily life that can be powerful and evidence-based levers for increased happiness. </p> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <p><br /></p> <ul> <li>Their definition of the arts and aesthetic experiences</li> <li>How they see nature as, "the highest form of art"</li> <li>How simple actions like humming in the shower & gardening can be categorized as art experiences</li> <li>How you don't have to be good at making art to benefit from it</li> <li>The difference between "makers" and "beholders" of art</li> <li>What they mean by art being a part of our evolutionary DNA</li> <li>How engaging in the arts can help strengthen our relationships and connectivity</li> <li>How arts and aesthetic experiences create neuroplasticity in the brain</li> <li>How society's emphasis on optimizing for productivity has pushed the arts aside</li> <li>The four key attributes that make up a concept called an "aesthetic mindset"</li> <li>The benefits of partaking in a wide array of art experiences</li> <li>The importance of infusing play and non judgment into the art you make</li> <li>How art can be a form of meditation and mindfulness</li> <li>How artistic experiences can extend your life, help treat disease and relieve stress</li> <li>How the arts affect the way we learn</li> <li>The emerging field of neuroarts and neuroaesthetics</li> <li>How food fits into the arts category</li> <li>Simple ways to integrate the arts into our daily lives</li> <li>Technology's relationship to the arts</li> <li>And the importance of architecture and your physical space as a form of art</li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>For tickets to TPH's live event in Boston on September 7:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://thewilbur.com/armory/artist/dan-harris/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>https://thewilbur.com/armory/artist/dan-harris/</strong></a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong> <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/ivy-ross-susan-magsamen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/ivy-ross-susan-magsamen</a></p>