10% Happier with Dan Harris

RuPaul On: Surviving Your Family, Overcoming Addiction, And How To Have Fun (Including "Dirty Charades")

<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 Queen of Drag discusses his new memoir, <em>The House of Hidden Meanings</em>, and makes Dan play an R-rated game.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>RuPaul Charles became famous in 1993 with the song "Supermodel." Since then, he's put out 18 albums, he's been in more than 50 films and TV shows, including his global hit, "RuPaul's Drag Race." He's put out four books, including his latest, the number one <em>New York Times</em> best seller <em>The House of Hidden Meanings</em>. He's won fourteen Primetime Emmy Awards, and he won a Tony in 2022 for producing the Broadway show <em>A Strange Loop. </em></p> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <ul> <li>His daily spiritual practices</li> <li>Talking to his inner child</li> <li>The challenging family he grew up in</li> <li>His incredible business idea for a daytime disco for the over-40 set</li> <li>His definition of wealth, and why he says he's always been rich, even when he had no money</li> <li>And he ropes Dan into a game of Dirty Charades – which gets a little spicy, so heads-up if you're listening with kids around or have sensitive ears</li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Other resources mentioned: </strong></p> <ul> <li>RuPaul's <a href="https://allstora.com" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Allstora book shop</a> and <a href="https://allstora.com/pages/rupauls-bookclub" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">book club</a></li> <li><a href= "https://bookshop.org/p/books/toxic-parents-overcoming-their-hurtful-legacy-and-reclaiming-your-life-susan-forward/16624468?ean=9780553381405" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Toxic Parents: Overcoming Their Hurtful Legacy and Reclaiming Your Life by Dr. Susan Forward with Craig Buck</a></li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Related Episodes:</strong></p> <p><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/brett-eldredge-293" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">A Star, Utterly Unguarded | Brett Eldredge</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/lindsay-gibson-497" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Deal With Emotionally Immature People (Including Maybe Your Own Parents) | Lindsay C. Gibson</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/jeff-warren-421" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">There's No Part Of Your Life You Can't Make More Awesome | Jeff Warren</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3QtGRqJ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>here</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Follow Dan on social:</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3tGigG5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FOA84J" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>TikTok</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Ten Percent Happier online</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/46TZglY" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>bookstore</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Subscribe to our</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FybRzD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>YouTube Channel</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Our favorite playlists on:</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3Qa8kMT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Anxiety</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3MjtMxF" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Sleep</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3QvyA5J" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Relationships</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href="https://spoti.fi/3QxZASc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Most Popular Episodes</strong></a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong> <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/rupaul-2024" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/rupaul-2024</a></p> <p><br /></p>

Abby Wambach On: Grief, Addiction, And Moving From External To Internal Validation

<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>Plus her definition of the oft-dismissed yet game-changing notion of self-love.</p> <p>We caught up with Abby Wambach at a really interesting time. She's experiencing grief, for reasons we'll let her explain. And for the first time in her life, she's grieving while sober—which, in itself, is an interesting story, which she will also tell.</p> <p>As you know, we only talk to famous people on this show if they're willing to really go deep. And it's why we call this recurring series Boldface. And Abby is bolder than most.</p> <p>We also talk about: moving from external to internal validation, her definition of self-love (a concept in which Dan have a lot of interest, because it's both cheesy and life-changing), the one question that changed her life, how every experience can turn into something positive, and on a related note, why getting arrested for drunk driving was one of the best things that ever happened to her.</p> <p>Abby Wambach is a two-time Olympic gold medalist, FIFA World Cup Champion, and six-time winner of the U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year award. She is the author of the #1 <em>New York Times</em> bestseller <a href= "https://bookshop.org/p/books/wolfpack-how-to-come-together-unleash-our-power-and-change-the-game-abby-wambach/9882336?ean=9781250217707" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Wolfpack</em></a>. And, together with her wife Glennon Doyle and sister Amanda Doyle, co-hosts the award-winning, critically acclaimed <a href= "https://wecandohardthingspodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>We Can Do Hard Things</em></a> podcast. </p> <p><strong>Related Episodes:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://open.spotify.com/episode/5dOfgnfjHUbdQbJ6vXa71l" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Doing "The Work," Byron Katie</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/glennon-doyle" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Glennon Doyle is Rethinking Her Relationship to Social Media, Hustle Culture, Intuition, Her Body, and Her Parents</a></li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3QtGRqJ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>here</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Follow Dan on social:</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3tGigG5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FOA84J" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>TikTok</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Ten Percent Happier online</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/46TZglY" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>bookstore</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Subscribe to our</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FybRzD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>YouTube Channel</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Our favorite playlists on:</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3Qa8kMT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Anxiety</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3MjtMxF" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Sleep</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3QvyA5J" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Relationships</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href="https://spoti.fi/3QxZASc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Most Popular Episodes</strong></a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong> <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/abby-wambach" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/abby-wambach</a></p>

How to Disentangle from Toxic People | Lindsay C. Gibson

<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>Emotionally immature people can wreck your life. One of our most popular guests returns to teach you how to make sure they don't.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Description:</strong> </p> <p>Our relationships are the most important variable in our health and happiness, but they may also be the most difficult. This is especially true when those closest to us turn out to be emotionally immature people.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Lindsay C. Gibson is a clinical psychologist and bestselling author who specializes in helping people identify and deal with emotionally immature people, or EIP's. Her first appearance on our show was one of our most popular episodes of 2022. Now she's back to offer concrete strategies for handling the EIP's in your life, wherever you may find them. Her new book is called <em>Disentangling from Emotionally Immature People.</em></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <ul> <li>A primer on the cardinal characteristics of emotionally immature people (EIP's), how to spot them, and why you might want to</li> <li>What Lindsay means by "disentangling" from EIP's, and how to do it</li> <li>What often happens to your own sense of self when you're in relationship (or even just in conversation) with an EIP </li> <li>How to interact with an EIP </li> <li>How to prevent brain scramble when you're talking with someone who isn't making any attempt to understand what you're saying  </li> <li>How she reacts when she comes across EIP's in her everyday life</li> <li>Whether it's possible to have some immature characteristics without being an EIP</li> <li>Handling your own emotionally immature tendencies  </li> <li>Whether or not EIP's can change</li> <li>The limits of estrangement</li> <li>Why she encourages "alternatives to forgiveness"</li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong> <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/lindsay-c-gibson-617" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/lindsay-gibson-791</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Book Mentioned:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.newharbinger.com/9781648481512/disentangling-from-emotionally-immature-people/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Disentangling from Emotionally Immature People</a></li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Other Resources Mentioned:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://radiopublic.com/ten-percent-happier-with-dan-harr-WwE9m8/s1!4b8e7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lindsay's first appearance on the Ten Percent Happier Podcast</a></li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <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 Deal With Emotionally Immature People (Including Maybe Your Own Parents) | Lindsay C. Gibson

<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, Dr. Lindsay C. Gibson, gives advice for dealing with emotionally immature people— whether they are your parents, boss, spouse or childhood friend, she offers practical tools to help navigate these difficult relationships. </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Description:</strong> </p> <p>Emotionally immature people (EIP's) are hard to avoid and most of us, if not all of us, have to deal with them at some point in our lives. These interactions can range from mildly annoying to genuinely traumatic, especially if the emotionally immature people in question are our own parents, which is true for an awful lot of us.</p> <p> </p> <p>Today's guest, clinical psychologist Lindsay C. Gibson, gives advice for dealing with emotionally immature people, whether they're your parents or not. She has written a sleeper hit book on the subject called, <a href= "https://www.newharbinger.com/9781626251700/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><em>Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents</em></a>. </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <ul> <li>The signs of emotional immaturity</li> <li>Whether or not I'm emotionally immature</li> <li>What happens to children who are raised by emotionally immature parents, including their signature coping strategies</li> <li>Why adult children of EIP's turn to healing fantasies, and how to let them go</li> <li>How to cope with emotionally immature parents as an adult</li> <li>What role compassion should and should not play in your relationship with EIP's</li> <li>How to heal</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong> <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/lindsay-gibson-497" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/lindsay-gibson-2022-rerun</a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Books Mentioned</strong>:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.newharbinger.com/9781626251700/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents</em></a></li> <li><a href="http://www.drlindsaygibson.com/books.html" target= "_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>Who You Were Meant to Be: A Guide to Rediscovering Your Life's Purpose</em></a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.newharbinger.com/9781684032525/recovering-from-emotionally-immature-parents/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents: Practical Tools to Establish Boundaries and Reclaim Your Emotional Autonomy</em></a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.newharbinger.com/9781684039821/self-care-for-adult-children-of-emotionally-immature-parents/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Self-Care for Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: Honor Your Emotions, Nurture Your Self, and Live with Confidence</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/disentangling-from-emotionally-immature-people-lindsay-c-gibson-psyd/1141749969" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>Disentangling from Emotionally Immature People: Avoid Emotional Traps, Stand Up for Your Self, and Transform Your Relationships as an Adult Child of Emotionally Immature Parents </em></a></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Other Resources Mentioned:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://lisafeldmanbarrett.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Lisa Feldman Barrett</a></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Help Dan out and take our </strong><a href= "https://reactorresearch.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1ZEbymOeuPPf4qO" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>audience survey</strong></a><strong> — we'll thank you with 10% off all merch at </strong><a href="http://shop.danharris.com/" target= "_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><strong>shop.danharris.com</strong></a><strong>! The survey is available at </strong><a href= "http://tinyurl.com/tphpod" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><strong>tinyurl.com/tphpod</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Additional Resources:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: <a href= "https://10percenthappier.app.link/install" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">https://10percenthappier.app.link/install</a></li> </ul> <p> </p>

Ted Danson On: Meditation, Marriage, Grief, Joy, And Doing Shrooms With The Cast Of "Cheers"

<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 self-described "silly man" tells us about what's really important in life. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>Ted Danson has an acting career spanning over four decades. He rose to prominence in the 1980s with his iconic portrayal of Sam Malone in the long-running sitcom "Cheers," earning him critical acclaim and multiple awards. Danson's charisma and acting prowess have since led him to a myriad of diverse roles, including his Emmy-nominated performances in "Damages" and "Fargo." Most recently, he starred in the existential comedy "The Good Place." Beyond his acting career, Danson is also celebrated for his environmental activism and philanthropy, demonstrating a commitment to making a positive impact beyond the screen. His next venture? A podcast with his old "Cheers" buddy, Woody Harrelson.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <ul> <li>meditation</li> <li>marriage</li> <li>hypochondria</li> <li>grief</li> <li>what he means when he calls himself a joy junkie</li> <li>what he learned from being on the TV show "The Good Place"</li> <li>and that time he did shrooms with his fellow cast members on "Cheers"</li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3QtGRqJ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>here</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Follow Dan on social:</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3tGigG5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FOA84J" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>TikTok</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Ten Percent Happier online</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/46TZglY" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>bookstore</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Subscribe to our</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FybRzD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>YouTube Channel</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Our favorite playlists on:</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3Qa8kMT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Anxiety</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3MjtMxF" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Sleep</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3QvyA5J" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Relationships</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href="https://spoti.fi/3QxZASc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Most Popular Episodes</strong></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/ted-danson</a></p> <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>

Can You Get Fit Without Self-Loathing? | Cara Lai

<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>Practical tips to stop judging yourself, chill out about exercise, and start taking better care of your body – from a Buddhist teacher who learned the hard way.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Description:</strong> </p> <p>It's an urgent question for so many of us: Can we exercise, can we take care of our bodies, without being driven by shame, self-loathing, or noxious comparison to other people?</p> <p>Our guest today has a unique perspective on this. Cara Lai is a former social worker and psychotherapist who is now a Buddhist teacher. She also used to be a marathoner. But in the last few years, her body has undergone some radical changes, leading her to some hard-won, fascinating, and deeply useful insights about how to strike the balance between taking care of your body and staying sane.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Practices for that moment when you're getting out of the shower, see yourself in the mirror, and engage in a festival of self-judgment</li> <li>The surprising things that happened when Cara was forced to stop exercising</li> <li>A counterintuitive mindfulness practice suggestion for those with exercise routines</li> <li>When and why you should purposely do things you know are bad for you</li> <li>Why we often resist 'being in our bodies,' why that's OK, and how to lower the bar on this contemplative cliché–without giving it up</li> <li>A body-related Buddhist practice she finds to be totally not useful</li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong> <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/cara-lai-612" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/cara-lai-787</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Other Resources Mentioned:</strong></p> <p><a href= "https://tenpercent-happier.webflow.io/tph/podcast-episode/cara-lai-265" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Upside of Desire | Cara Lai</a></p> <p><a href= "https://tenpercent-happier.webflow.io/tph/podcast-episode/evelyn-tribole-repost" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Anti-Diet | Evelyn Tribole</a></p> <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>

The Buddhist Case For Laziness (And How It Can Make You More Productive) | Brother Chân Pháp Hữu

<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>What if one of the often overlooked keys to being productive is being lazy? That's the case you will hear made today by Brother Pháp Hữu, a very impressive young zen Buddhist monk.</p> <p>Brother Pháp Hữu is a senior Dharma teacher in Thich Nhat Hanh's <a href= "https://plumvillage.org/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw9vqyBhCKARIsAIIcLMHr1c-chsqyHzMZIeXbPW9m49jE3Sug1mpJff1IgyrLXPhOVDwe-UsaAncYEALw_wcB#filter=.region-na" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">International Plum Village Community</a> and abbot of Upper Hamlet, the monks' community in Plum Village Monastery, a practice center founded by Thich Nhat Hanh in southwest France. Born in Vietnam, he emigrated to Canada as a child. He began training with Thich Nhat Hanh at the age of thirteen when he first entered the monastery to become a monk. Thich Nhat Hanh gave him the name Chân Pháp Hữu, which means "True Dharma Friend." For more than ten years, he accompanied Thich Nhat Hanh on his international teaching tours as his attendant and assistant. Today, Brother Pháp Hữu is deeply committed to building community and continuing Thich Nhat Hanh's legacy, bringing his teachings in particular to businesspeople, families, and young adults. Brother Phap Huu is passionate about basketball, music, and developing new approaches to teamwork, leadership, mentoring and coaching, and is a beloved co-host—with journalist, leadership coach, and workshop facilitator Jo Confino--of the Plum Village podcast, <a href= "https://plumvillage.org/podcasts/the-way-out-is-in" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Way Out is In</a>.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <ul> <li>The origin and purpose of something called Lazy Day</li> <li>What doing nothing looks like <em>in practicality</em></li> <li>Why doing nothing is so hard for people</li> <li>How you can integrate the wisdom of lazy days into your life, even if you can't carve out a whole day</li> <li>How laziness in and of itself can be productive and how it allows for a re-examination of our own happiness.</li> <li>And The geopolitical case for being vs. doing</li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Related Episodes:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/brother-phap-dung-320" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Buddha's 8-Part Manual for a Good Life | Brother Pháp Dung</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/brother-phap-dung-433" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Suffer Well | Brother Pháp Dung</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/sister-dang-nghiem-403-rerun" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">This Episode Will Make You Stronger | Sister Dang Nghiem</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/sister-true-dedication-514" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Six Buddhist Strategies for Getting Along Better with Everyone | Sister True Dedication</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/kaira-jewel-lingo-news" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">3 Buddhist Strategies for When the News is Overwhelming | Kaira Jewel Lingo</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/kaira-jewel-lingo-390" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">A Buddhist Recipe for Handling Turmoil | Kaira Jewel Lingo</a></li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3QtGRqJ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>here</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Follow Dan on social:</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3tGigG5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FOA84J" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>TikTok</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Ten Percent Happier online</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/46TZglY" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>bookstore</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Subscribe to our</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FybRzD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>YouTube Channel</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Our favorite playlists on:</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3Qa8kMT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Anxiety</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3MjtMxF" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Sleep</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3QvyA5J" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Relationships</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href="https://spoti.fi/3QxZASc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Most Popular Episodes</strong></a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong> <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/br-phap-huu" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/br-phap-huu</a></p> <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>

Weighing The Extraordinary Benefits And Disturbing Risks Of The New Weight Loss Drugs | Johann Hari

<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>On this show, we talk a lot about ways to stop the interpersonal and intrapersonal violence of obsessing about thinness. Today's episode, though, is a bit of a departure… because this whole dynamic and debate has been deeply disrupted by the advent of Ozempic and other new weight loss drugs, which are technically called GLP1s. This is a controversial and touchy subject, to say the least. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>Journalist and best-selling author <a href= "https://johannhari.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">Johann Hari</a> discusses his latest book <a href= "https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/743989/magic-pill-by-johann-hari/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Magic Pill: The Extraordinary Benefits and Disturbing Risks of the New Weight-Loss Drugs</em></a>. He believes drugs like Ozempic are the equivalent of the invention of the iPhone – and will impact all of our lives, whether we like it or not, and whether we take them or not. And in <em>Magic Pill</em>, Hari – who somewhat ambivalently takes Ozempic himself – marinates in the complexity of all of this. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>This is Hari's third time on the show. He has come on before to discuss his books on distraction and depression—entitled <a href= "https://stolenfocusbook.com/buy-the-book/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Stolen Focus</em></a> and <a href="https://thelostconnections.com/buy-the-book/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Lost Connections</em></a><em>.</em></p> <p><br /></p> <p>This is the latest episode of our <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-playlists/get-fit-sanely" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Get Fit Sanely</a> series. This is the third time we've done Get Fit Sanely, and in this go-round, we'll be covering longevity, exercise, and the Buddhist case for laziness. </p> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Related Episodes:</strong></p> <p><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-playlists/get-fit-sanely" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Get Fit Sanely Playlist</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/johann-hari-439" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Why You Can't Pay Attention - And How to Think About It | Johann Hari</a></p> <p><a href= "https://art19.com/shows/ten-percent-happier/episodes/8ada06e0-3a54-4b71-93e3-9a30239a401a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fighting Depression with Social Connection | Johann Hari</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3QtGRqJ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>here</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Follow Dan on social:</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3tGigG5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FOA84J" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>TikTok</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Ten Percent Happier online</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/46TZglY" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>bookstore</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Subscribe to our</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FybRzD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>YouTube Channel</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Our favorite playlists on:</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3Qa8kMT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Anxiety</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3MjtMxF" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Sleep</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3QvyA5J" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Relationships</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href="https://spoti.fi/3QxZASc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Most Popular Episodes</strong></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/johann-hari-2024</a></p>

The Last Podcast You Ever Need To Hear About Exercise | Shannon Palus

<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>Five takeaways from a year's reporting on fitness, and why this journalist says it's time to go easier on yourself.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Shannon Palus is a features editor at Slate covering heath, science, and human interest. In 2023, she edited Slate's year-long fitness column, Good Fit, about exercise. Her writing has also appeared in the New York Times' Wirecutter, Scientific American, and the Atlantic. </p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <p><br /></p> <ul> <li>How this conversation changed the way Dan thinks about exercise</li> <li>Why you shouldn't drive yourself crazy following the latest trends about health and fitness</li> <li>Why tracking your workouts isn't always helpful - and remembering that there is always the option to "go slow." </li> <li>The importance of remembering that exercise is not one-size-fits-all </li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Related Episodes:</strong></p> <p><br /></p> <p><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/cara-lai-612" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Can You Get Fit Without Self-Loathing? | Cara Lai — Ten Percent Happier</a> </p> <p><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/virginia-sole-smith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Stop Obsessing Over Your Body and Eat Sanely in a Toxic Culture | Virginia Sole-Smith — Ten Percent Happier</a> </p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3QtGRqJ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>here</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Follow Dan on social:</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3tGigG5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FOA84J" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>TikTok</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Ten Percent Happier online</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/46TZglY" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>bookstore</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Subscribe to our</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FybRzD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>YouTube Channel</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Our favorite playlists on:</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3Qa8kMT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Anxiety</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3MjtMxF" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Sleep</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3QvyA5J" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Relationships</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href="https://spoti.fi/3QxZASc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Most Popular Episodes</strong></a></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/shannon-palus</a></p> <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>

The Science Of Motivation: How To Make Habits That Actually Stick | T. Morgan Dixon and Dr. Gary Bennett

<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>How to overcome inertia and research-backed plans that actually work.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><a href="https://trinity.duke.edu/dean-gary-g-bennett" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr. Gary G. Bennett</a> is Dean of the Trinity College of Arts & Sciences at Duke University. He is also a professor of psychology & neuroscience, global health, medicine, and nursing, and is the founding director of the Duke Digital Health Science Center. He has authored nearly 200 scientific papers and is a past president of the Society of Behavioral Medicine.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><a href="https://www.girltrek.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">T. Morgan Dixon</a> is the co-founder and CEO of Girl Trek, the largest health movement in America for Black women– with over one million members. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>Also check out Jeffrey Walker's podcast, <a href= "https://www.systemcatalysts.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">System Catalysts</a>, where they did <a href= "https://www.systemcatalysts.com/episodes/girltrek-when-black-women-walk-together-things-change" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">an episode on Morgan and Dr. Bennett</a>.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>This is the latest episode of our <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-playlists/get-fit-sanely" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Get Fit Sanely</a> series. This is the third time we've done Get Fit Sanely, and in this go-round, we'll be covering not only longevity but also ozempic, exercise, and the Buddhist case for laziness. </p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Related Episodes:</strong></p> <p><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-playlists/get-fit-sanely" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Get Fit Sanely Playlist</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/spring-washam-257" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Dharma of Harriett Tubman | Spring Washam </a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3QtGRqJ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>here</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Follow Dan on social:</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3tGigG5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FOA84J" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>TikTok</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Ten Percent Happier online</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/46TZglY" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>bookstore</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Subscribe to our</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FybRzD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>YouTube Channel</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Our favorite playlists on:</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3Qa8kMT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Anxiety</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3MjtMxF" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Sleep</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3QvyA5J" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Relationships</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href="https://spoti.fi/3QxZASc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Most Popular Episodes</strong></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/dixon-bennett</a></p>

Longevity Secrets (And Controversies) From The Blue Zones | Dan Buettner

<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>Insights from the places on the planet where people apparently live the longest and healthiest lives.</p> <p><a href="https://www.bluezones.com/dan-buettner/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dan Buettner</a> is an explorer, National Geographic Fellow, and journalist. He has written a series of bestselling books, including <a href= "https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-blue-zones-of-happiness-lessons-from-the-world-s-happiest-people-dan-buettner/15714041?ean=9781426219634" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The Blue Zones of Happiness</em></a> and <a href= "https://bookshop.org/book/9781426220135" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The Blue Zones Kitchen: 100 Recipes for Living to 100</em></a>. He is also the host of the Netflix show, <a href= "https://www.netflix.com/title/81214929" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones</em></a>.</p> <p>This is the kickoff official interview of our <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-playlists/get-fit-sanely" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Get Fit Sanely</em></a> series. (If you missed it, go back and check out the informal chat I posted on Friday with lead producer, DJ Cashmere). This is the third time we've done Get Fit Sanely, and in this go-round, we'll be covering not only longevity but also ozempic, exercise, and the Buddhist case for laziness. </p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <ul> <li>The origin story of the Blue Zones</li> <li>The nine common denominators, or Power Nine, to longevity.</li> <li>The surprising information about much maligned foods such as pasta and bread</li> <li>Why <em>trying</em> to pursue good health can actually work against you</li> <li>Why the single most important factor in longevity isn't advertised on instagram </li> <li>Tips for integrating Blue Zones wisdom into your daily life, including designing a life where you move more naturally</li> <li>And some of the critiques and controversies surrounding his work</li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Related Episodes:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-playlists/get-fit-sanely" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Get Fit Sanely Playlist</a></li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3QtGRqJ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>here</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Follow Dan on social:</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3tGigG5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FOA84J" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>TikTok</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Ten Percent Happier online</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/46TZglY" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>bookstore</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Subscribe to our</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FybRzD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>YouTube Channel</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Our favorite playlists on:</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3Qa8kMT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Anxiety</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3MjtMxF" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Sleep</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3QvyA5J" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Relationships</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href="https://spoti.fi/3QxZASc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Most Popular Episodes</strong></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/dan-buettner</a></p>

Our Top Takeaways From A Year Of Trying To Get Fit Sanely | Behind The Scenes with 10% Producer DJ Cashmere

<p><strong>Editor's Note (March 2026):</strong> This episode contains a brief reference to Peter Attia. Since this episode was published, documents released by the Department of Justice have revealed Peter Attia's connection to Jeffrey Epstein. We find these revelations deeply troubling and do not condone any association with Epstein or his activities. Please know that we have removed our interviews with Peter Attia from our library.</p> <p><br /> ---</p> <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>How to pursue fitness without succumbing to the "subtle aggression of self-improvement."</p> <p> </p> <p>The kickoff episode for the latest installment of an occasional series we do here on the show, called <em>Get Fit Sanely</em> (<a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-playlists/get-fit-sanely" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">listen to past – and future – episodes here</a>). </p> <p> </p> <p>In this candid conversation, managing producer DJ Cashmere talks with Dan about how they manage their mindsets on these issues, and how the interviews we're doing on the subject have and have not impacted them. We'll also preview the guests for this fresh round of <em>Get Fit Sanely</em>, where we cover longevity, Ozempic (and related weight loss drugs), the latest science on exercise, and the Buddhist case for laziness.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href= "https://www.precisionnutrition.com/cost-of-getting-lean-infographic" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The cost of getting lean infographic</a>. </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Related Episodes:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-playlists/get-fit-sanely" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get Fit Sanely Playlist</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/serena-chen" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Science of Self-Compassion | Serena Chen</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/evelyn-tribole-rerun-2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Anti-Diet | Evelyn Tribole</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/kaira-jewel-lingo-news" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">3 Buddhist Strategies for When the News is Overwhelming | Kaira Jewel Lingo</a></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3QtGRqJ" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><strong>here</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Follow Dan on social:</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3tGigG5" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href="https://bit.ly/3FOA84J" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><strong>TikTok</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Ten Percent Happier online</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/46TZglY" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><strong>bookstore</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Subscribe to our</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FybRzD" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><strong>YouTube Channel</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Our favorite playlists on:</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3Qa8kMT" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><strong>Anxiety</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href="https://spoti.fi/3MjtMxF" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><strong>Sleep</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href="https://spoti.fi/3QvyA5J" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><strong>Relationships</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href="https://spoti.fi/3QxZASc" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><strong>Most Popular Episodes</strong></a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong> <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/dj-cashmere-778" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/dj-cashmere-778</a></p>

How To Escape Your Brain's Default Mode Network | Zindel Segal and Norman Farb

<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>Using your senses to reduce overthinking, turn down the voice in your head, and get out of what these scientists call "the house of habit."</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Dr. Zindel Segal is Distinguished Professor of Psychology in Mood Disorders at the University of Toronto Scarborough and a cofounder of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy. Professor Norman Farb, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto Mississauga, where he directs the Regulatory and Affective Dynamics laboratory. </p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <ul> <li>How the brain's default mode network is essential to our survival but also can keep us stuck in rumination and overthinking </li> <li>Segal and Farb's simple practice of "sense foraging" and why they say it can help break patterns and thoughts that aren't serving us </li> <li>The differences and the similarities between sense foraging and mindfulness </li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Related Episodes:</strong></p> <p><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/zindel-segal-303" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Depression and Anxiety: Your Old Enemies, Your Best Friends | Zindel Segal</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/gretchen-rubin-588" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gretchen Rubin on: How To Use Your Five Senses To Reduce Anxiety, Increase Creativity, and Improve Your Relationships</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/johann-hari-439" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Why You Can't Pay Attention - And How to Think Deeply Again | Johann Hari</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3QtGRqJ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>here</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Follow Dan on social:</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3tGigG5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FOA84J" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>TikTok</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Ten Percent Happier online</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/46TZglY" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>bookstore</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Subscribe to our</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FybRzD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>YouTube Channel</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Our favorite playlists on:</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3Qa8kMT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Anxiety</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3MjtMxF" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Sleep</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3QvyA5J" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Relationships</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href="https://spoti.fi/3QxZASc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Most Popular Episodes</strong></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/segal-farb</a></p> <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>

This Neurobiologist Wants You To Ask One Question To Reframe Anxiety, Depression, And Trauma | Dr. Bruce Perry (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 radical shift in perspective that can come when we change our question from "what's wrong with you" to "what happened to you?"</p> <p>Dr. Bruce D. Perry, M.D., Ph.D. is the Principal of the <a href= "https://www.neurosequential.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Neurosequential Network</a> and a Professor (Adjunct) at the School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria Australia. </p> <p>Over the last thirty years, Dr. Perry has been an active teacher, clinician and researcher in children's mental health and the neurosciences holding a variety of academic positions. His work on the impact of abuse, neglect and trauma on the developing brain has impacted clinical practice, programs and policy across the world. Dr. Perry is the author, with Maia Szalavitz, of <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Boy-Who-Raised-Psychiatrists-Notebook-What/dp/0465094457/ref=pd_vtp_1?pd_rd_w=Ili0q&pf_rd_p=528af498-141b-4488-9c82-4a6441ef9efd&pf_rd_r=DGV4XVSAJ1JP64T9Z3PG&pd_rd_r=9fc047f5-5614-440c-8be8-fab75bbac7f6&pd_rd_wg=nxbCC&pd_rd_i=0465094457&psc=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Boy Who Was Raised As A Dog,</a> a bestselling book based on his work with maltreated children and <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Born-Love-Empathy-Essential-Endangered/dp/0061656798/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1611330466&sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Born For Love: Why Empathy is Essential and Endangered</a>. Dr. Perry's most recent book, <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/What-Happened-You-Understanding-Resilience/dp/1250223180/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PNS3X5NA38GF&dchild=1&keywords=what+happened+to+you+bruce+perry&qid=1611330246&sprefix=what+happened+to+you%2Caps%2C145&sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing</a> <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/What-Happened-You-Understanding-Resilience/dp/1250223180/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PNS3X5NA38GF&dchild=1&keywords=what+happened+to+you+bruce+perry&qid=1611330246&sprefix=what+happened+to+you%2Caps%2C145&sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">(2021)</a>, co-authored with Oprah Winfrey, has been translated into 26 languages and has been on the New York Times Bestseller list for over 100 weeks after becoming #1 on the list in April of 2021.</p> <p><strong>Related Episodes:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/barbara-fredrickson-341" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Art and Science of the World's Gooiest Cliche | Barbara Fredrickson</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/stephanie-foo-452" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Live with the Worst Things That Ever Happened to You | Stephanie Foo</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/jacob-ham-453" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">An Ace Therapist Gives Dan A Run For His Money | Dr. Jacob Ham</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/spring-washam-556" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Deep Genealogy | Spring Washam</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/jerry-colonna" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Deep, Provocative Success Strategies From the "Yoda of Silicon Valley" | Jerry Colonna</a></li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3QtGRqJ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>here</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Follow Dan on social:</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3tGigG5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FOA84J" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>TikTok</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Ten Percent Happier online</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/46TZglY" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>bookstore</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Subscribe to our</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FybRzD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>YouTube Channel</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Our favorite playlists on:</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3Qa8kMT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Anxiety</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3MjtMxF" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Sleep</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3QvyA5J" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Relationships</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href="https://spoti.fi/3QxZASc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Most Popular Episodes</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong> https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/drbruceperry</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>

Rethinking Success | Mia Birdsong

<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>Radical advice on rethinking success, individualism, and the American dream.</p> <p><a href="https://www.miabirdsong.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mia Birdsong</a> is a pathfinder, culture change visionary, and futurist. She is the founding Executive Director of <a href="http://nextriver.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">Next River</a>, a think tank and culture change lab for interconnected freedom. In her book <a href= "https://www.miabirdsong.com/how-we-show-up" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How We Show Up: Reclaiming Family, Friendship, and Community</a>, Mia maps swaths of community life and points us toward the promise of our collective vitality. </p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <ul> <li>How to build community</li> <li>What it looks like in her own life</li> <li>Mutuality vs reciprocity </li> <li>How to work with resentment and rejection </li> <li>The etymological connection between friendship and freedom </li> <li>The transformative power of asking for help</li> <li>And why she thinks the idea of bootstrapping—or going it alone—is a kind of self-hatred</li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Related Episodes:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/marisa-g-franco-561" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make and Keep Friends | Dr. Marisa G. Franco</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/dolly-chugh-568" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Many Benefits of a "Paradox Mindset" | Dolly Chugh. Ten Percent Happier</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/koshin-paley-ellison-repost" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Escape From Zombieland | Koshin Paley Ellison — Ten Percent Happier</a> </li> <li><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/lama-rod-owens-253" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">An Uncomfortable (But Meaningful) Conversation About Race | Lama Rod Owens</a></li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3QtGRqJ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>here</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Follow Dan on social:</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3tGigG5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FOA84J" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>TikTok</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Ten Percent Happier online</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/46TZglY" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>bookstore</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Subscribe to our</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FybRzD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>YouTube Channel</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Our favorite playlists on:</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3Qa8kMT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Anxiety</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3MjtMxF" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Sleep</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3QvyA5J" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Relationships</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href="https://spoti.fi/3QxZASc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Most Popular Episodes</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong> <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/mia-birdsong" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/mia-birdsong</a></p> <p><br /></p>

What Happened When A Skeptical Reporter Decided To Investigate The Afterlife | Sebastian Junger

<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 surprisingly common experience of near death experiences and what science still can't explain about them.</p> <p>Sebastian Junger is the #1 New York Times Bestselling author of <em>The Perfect Storm</em>, <em>Fire</em>, <em>A Death in Belmont</em>, <em>War and Tribe</em>, and <em>In My Time of Dying</em>. As an award-winning journalist, a contributing editor to Vanity Fair and a special correspondent at ABC News, he has covered major international news stories around the world, and has received both a National Magazine Award and a Peabody Award.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Junger's near death experience and the impact it had on him</li> <li>The conclusions he came to after investigation the possibilities of an afterlife </li> <li>The mysteries of quantum physics and what they might tell us about life and death</li> <li>How he believes we can all experience awe on a daily basis </li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Related Episodes:</strong></p> <p><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/alua-arthur-archive" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How Thinking About Death Can Improve Your Life | Alua Arthur</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/neil-degrasse-tyson-594" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Neil DeGrasse Tyson on Why Having a "Cosmic Perspective" Will Help You Do Life Better</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/george-saunders-511" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">George Saunders on: "Holy Befuddlement" and How to Be Less of a "Turd"</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3QtGRqJ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>here</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Follow Dan on social:</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3tGigG5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FOA84J" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>TikTok</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Ten Percent Happier online</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/46TZglY" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>bookstore</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Subscribe to our</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FybRzD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>YouTube Channel</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Our favorite playlists on:</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3Qa8kMT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Anxiety</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3MjtMxF" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Sleep</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3QvyA5J" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Relationships</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href="https://spoti.fi/3QxZASc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Most Popular Episodes</strong></a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong> <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/sebastian-junger" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/sebastian-junger</a></p> <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>

The Science Of Speaking Up For Yourself | Elaine Lin Hering (Co-Hosted 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>---</p> <p>How to find your voice when you need to be heard, learn when it's smart to choose silence, and communicate better with the people who matter most.</p> <p>Elaine Lin Hering is a former Lecturer on Law at Harvard Law School. She works with organizations and individuals to build skills in communication, collaboration, and conflict management. She has served as the Advanced Training Director for the Harvard Mediation Program and a Managing Partner for Triad Consulting Group. She has worked with coal miners at BHP Billiton, micro-finance organizers in East Africa, mental health professionals in China, and senior leadership at the US Department of Commerce. She is the author of the forthcoming book <a href= "https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/720975/unlearning-silence-by-elaine-lin-hering/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully</em></a><em>.</em></p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>How we learn silence and self-editing </strong></li> <li><strong>How we often miscalculate the cost-benefit when it comes to speaking up or staying silent</strong></li> <li><strong>Elaine's four steps to learn how to speak up and find your voice</strong></li> <li><strong>How we can unintentionally silence others, especially those closest to us, and what to do about it  </strong></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Related Episodes:</strong></p> <p><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/dan-clurman-and-mudita-nisker-494" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How to Speak Clearly, Calmly, and Without Alienating People | Dan Clurman and Mudita Nisker</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/loretta-ross-316" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How to Call People In (Instead of Calling Them Out) | Loretta Ross</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/valerie-young-574" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Do You Feel Like an Imposter? | Dr. Valerie Young (Co-Interviewed by Dan's Wife, Bianca!)</a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3QtGRqJ" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><strong>here</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Follow Dan on social:</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3tGigG5" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href="https://bit.ly/3FOA84J" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><strong>TikTok</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Ten Percent Happier online</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/46TZglY" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><strong>bookstore</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Subscribe to our</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FybRzD" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><strong>YouTube Channel</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Our favorite playlists on:</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3Qa8kMT" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><strong>Anxiety</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href="https://spoti.fi/3MjtMxF" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><strong>Sleep</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href="https://spoti.fi/3QvyA5J" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><strong>Relationships</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href="https://spoti.fi/3QxZASc" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><strong>Most Popular Episodes</strong></a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong> <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/elaine-lin-hering</a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Additional Resources:</strong></p> <p>Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: <a href= "https://10percenthappier.app.link/install" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">https://10percenthappier.app.link/install</a></p>

The Science Of Getting Out Of Your Head | Annie Murphy Paul

<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>An acclaimed science writer on how to upgrade your mind by using more than your head.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>When you think about thinking, most of us think of it as a supremely solo pursuit. You're in your head, concentrating and cogitating, all by yourself. But the science shows that if you want to improve your thinking, you need to get out of your head. Today we're going to talk about a concept called "the extended mind." Your mind isn't just in your skull: it's in your body, it's in the people around you, it's in your surroundings. The best thinking requires that you break out of what the writer David Foster Wallace called "the skull sized kingdom" and access these other resources.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>This may sound abstract, but our guest today makes it very practical. <a href="https://anniemurphypaul.com/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Annie Murphy Paul</a> is an acclaimed science writer whose work has appeared in the New York Times, the Boston Globe, Scientific American, Slate, Time, and The Best American Science Writing, among many other publications. She is the author of <a href= "https://anniemurphypaul.com/books/origins/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Origins</em></a> and <a href= "https://anniemurphypaul.com/books/the-cult-of-personality-testing/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The Cult of Personality</em></a>, hailed by Malcolm Gladwell as a "fascinating new book." Currently a fellow at New America, Paul has spoken to audiences around the world about learning and cognition; her TED talk has been viewed by more than 2.6 million people. A graduate of Yale University and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, she has served as a lecturer at Yale University and as a senior advisor at their Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning. Her latest book is <a href= "https://anniemurphypaul.com/books/the-extended-mind/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain</em></a></p> <p><br /></p> <p>In this episode, we also talk about:</p> <p><br /></p> <ul> <li>How to use your surroundings to think better </li> <li>My favorite of the three areas of this book – thinking with our relationships</li> <li>Why "groupthink" isn't always a bad thing (OR you can say, the benefits of thinking in groups)</li> <li>What she called "extension inequality" – that this benefit of the extended mind isn't available to all people</li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Related Episodes:</strong> <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/tamar-gendler" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ancient Secrets to Modern Happiness | Tamar Gendler</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong> <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/anniemurphypaul" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/anniemurphypaul</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>

Three Buddhist Practices For Getting Your Sh*t Together | Vinny Ferraro

<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>Practical advice from a straight-talking former criminal and occasionally profane dharma teacher.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Vinny Ferraro is the Guiding Teacher of the Big Heart City Sangha in San Francisco and has led a weekly sitting group for almost two decades. As a fully empowered Dharma Teacher thru Spirit Rock/IMS, he has taught residential retreats at Spirit Rock, Insight Meditation Society, and the Esalen Institute. Currently, he leads Spirit Rock's Year to Live course and teaches retreats and daylongs through Big Heart City and meditation centers across the country. He is a respected leader in developing and implementing interventions for at-risk populations. leading groups in schools, juvenile halls and prisons since 1987. He has led emotional intelligence workshops for over 100,000 youth on four continents.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Alignment</li> <li>Vinny's concept of "flashing your basic goodness"</li> <li>Noting practice</li> <li>The deep satisfaction in not seeking satisfaction</li> <li>Redirecting awareness</li> <li>Being an "empathetic witness" for yourself</li> <li>When to opt for distraction</li> <li>Not taking what's not yours </li> <li>Vinny's ancestor practice</li> <li>What is the connection between seeing our family patterns and not taking what is not ours?  </li> <li>How loyal have we been to our suffering?</li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Related Episodes:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/kamala-masters-442" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Get Happier Without Losing Your Edge | Kamala Masters</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/joan-halifax-294" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vitamin E: How To Cultivate Equanimity Amidst Political Chaos | Election Sanity Series | Roshi Joan Halifax</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/jozen-tamori-gibson-317" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Non-Preachy Ethics | Jozen Tamori Gibson</a></li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3QtGRqJ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>here</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Follow Dan on social:</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3tGigG5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FOA84J" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>TikTok</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Ten Percent Happier online</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/46TZglY" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>bookstore</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Subscribe to our</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FybRzD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>YouTube Channel</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Our favorite playlists on:</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3Qa8kMT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Anxiety</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3MjtMxF" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Sleep</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3QvyA5J" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Relationships</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href="https://spoti.fi/3QxZASc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Most Popular Episodes</strong></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/vinny-ferraro</a></p> <p><br /></p> <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>

The Science Of Overcoming Perfectionism | Thomas Curran

<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>Actionable advice on working with one of the few socially acceptable vices.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Whilst striving for perfection might seem logical on some level, it's not actually attainable. And the research shows it can lead to burnout, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, reduced productivity, and reduced resilience.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Thomas Curran is a professor in the Department of Psychological and Behavioral Science at the London School of Economics and is the author of <a href= "https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-perfection-trap-embracing-the-power-of-good-enough-thomas-curran/20712570?ean=9781982149543" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The Perfection Trap: Embracing the Power of Good Enough</em></a><em>.</em> </p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <p><br /></p> <ul> <li>The definition of perfectionism – it's more than just high standards</li> <li>The 3 flavors of perfectionism</li> <li>The surprising findings on perfectionism and gender </li> <li>Perfectionism VS imposter syndrome </li> <li>The root of perfectionism </li> <li>The variables that lead to perfectionism </li> <li>Thomas' critiques on capitalism and growth mindset</li> <li>How to actually implement mantras like "progress not perfection" and "embracing good enough"</li> <li>4 elements to combat imperfectionism </li> <li>The recipe for achieving inner abundance</li> <li>How to make good work without caring what other people think of you?</li> <li>And parenting and perfectionism </li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Related Episodes:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/valerie-young-574" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Do You Feel Like an Imposter? | Dr. Valerie Young (Co-Interviewed by Dan's Wife, Bianca!) </a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/sonya-renee-taylor-369" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How To End The War With Your Body | Sonya Renee Taylor.</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/amy-edmondson-2023" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Science of Failing Well | Amy Edmondson</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/mark-epstein-10th" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr. Mark Epstein On: How To Transform Your Neuroses Into "Little Shmoos"</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/mark-epstein-412" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Zen of Therapy | Mark Epstein </a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/mark-epstein-247" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Weird Dreams, Family Relationships, and Collective Trauma I Dr. Mark Epstein</a></li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3QtGRqJ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>here</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Follow Dan on social:</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3tGigG5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FOA84J" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>TikTok</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Ten Percent Happier online</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/46TZglY" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>bookstore</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Subscribe to our</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FybRzD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>YouTube Channel</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Our favorite playlists on:</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3Qa8kMT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Anxiety</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3MjtMxF" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Sleep</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3QvyA5J" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Relationships</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href="https://spoti.fi/3QxZASc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Most Popular Episodes</strong></a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong> <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/thomas-curran" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/thomas-curran</a></p> <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>

Dua Lipa On: Radical Optimism, Falling On Stage, And "Writing Yourself Into A Good Idea"

<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>Talking creativity and sanity with one of the world's biggest pop stars.</p> <p> </p> <p>British-Albanian singer-songwriter Dua Lipa emerged as a global pop sensation with her captivating blend of sultry vocals, empowering lyrics, and infectious beats. Born in London in 1995 to Albanian parents, Lipa's musical journey began at a young age, inspired by her father's own musical career. She hosts the podcast <em>Dua Lipa: At Her Service,</em> and her latest album is <em>Radical Optimism</em>. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <ul> <li>What she means by radical optimism – and how it applied when she literally fell on stage</li> <li>How she resists the temptation to fully armor herself</li> <li>Her famous work ethic and packed schedule  </li> <li>Her non-negotiable daily practices, including meditation</li> <li>Her social media hygiene (specially, how to stay sane when nearly 80 million people follow you on Instagram alone)</li> <li>And we have a great conversation about creativity, including how she builds psychological safety with her team in studio and on tour</li> <li>Why she had to write 97 songs to make this one album</li> <li>And her concept of "writing herself into a good idea" – as she says, "You have to be shit to be good." </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Related Episodes:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/bill-hader" target= "_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bill Hader on Anxiety, Imposter Syndrome, and Leaning into Discomfort</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/pema-chodron-2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pema Chödrön, Renowned Buddhist Nun, On Her One Non-Negotiable Happiness Strategy</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/jacqueline-mattis-340" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Science of Hope | Jacqueline Mattis</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/george-mumford-337" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hope Is a Skill | George Mumford</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/sebene-selassie-338" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Discomfort: A Counterintuitive Source of Hope | Sebene Selassie</a></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3QtGRqJ" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><strong>here</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Follow Dan on social:</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3tGigG5" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href="https://bit.ly/3FOA84J" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><strong>TikTok</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Ten Percent Happier online</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/46TZglY" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><strong>bookstore</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Subscribe to our</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FybRzD" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><strong>YouTube Channel</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Our favorite playlists on:</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3Qa8kMT" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><strong>Anxiety</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href="https://spoti.fi/3MjtMxF" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><strong>Sleep</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href="https://spoti.fi/3QvyA5J" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><strong>Relationships</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href="https://spoti.fi/3QxZASc" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><strong>Most Popular Episodes</strong></a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong> <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/dua-lipa" target= "_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/dua-lipa</a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Additional Resources:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: <a href= "https://10percenthappier.app.link/install" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">https://10percenthappier.app.link/install</a></li> </ul> <p> </p>

The Neuroscience Of: Emotional Regulation, Relationships, Body Image, And Intuition | Emma Seppälä

<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 research-backed plan for getting your sh*t together in every possible sphere.</p> <p>We're going to talk about some smart strategies today with Emma Seppälä, Ph.D. She is a psychologist and research scientist, with an expertise in the science of happiness, emotional intelligence, and social connection. She is the Science Director of Stanford University's <a href="http://ccare.stanford.edu/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education</a> and she also teaches executives at the Yale School of Management. She's been on this show before, to discuss her best-selling book <a href= "https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-happiness-track-how-to-apply-the-science-of-happiness-to-accelerate-your-success-emma-seppala/6434649?ean=9780062344014" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The Happiness Track</em></a>. And today she's back to discuss her new book, <a href= "https://bookshop.org/p/books/a-sovereign-life-the-secret-science-of-psychological-freedom-emma-seppala/20633905" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Sovereign: Reclaim Your Freedom, Energy, and Power in a Time of Distraction, Uncertainty, and Chaos</em></a>. </p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <ul> <li>What she means by that term, sovereign</li> <li>The neuroscience of emotion regulation</li> <li>The science of intuition – and how to work with it when you're a critical thinker</li> <li>How our past can unconsciously bind us </li> <li>The impact of trauma</li> <li>The latest evidence for the benefits of meditation</li> <li>And how to cultivate what scientists call Positive Relational Energy</li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Related Episodes:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/emma-seppala-334" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Three Lessons from a Happiness Researcher | Emma Seppälä</a></li> <li><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></li> <li><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/amber-tamblyn-555" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Can You Really Trust Your Gut? | Amber Tamblyn</a></li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3QtGRqJ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>here</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Follow Dan on social:</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3tGigG5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FOA84J" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>TikTok</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Ten Percent Happier online</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/46TZglY" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>bookstore</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Subscribe to our</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FybRzD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>YouTube Channel</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Our favorite playlists on:</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3Qa8kMT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Anxiety</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3MjtMxF" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Sleep</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3QvyA5J" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Relationships</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href="https://spoti.fi/3QxZASc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Most Popular Episodes</strong></a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong> <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/emma-seppala-764" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/emma-seppala-764</a></p> <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 Regulate Your Nervous System For Stress, Anxiety, And Trauma | Peter Levine

<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 creator of somatic experiencing shows Dan how to heal trauma through the body.</p> <p> </p> <p>Peter A. Levine, Ph.D., has spent the past 50 years developing Somatic Experiencing. He holds a doctorate in Biophysics from UC Berkeley and a doctorate in Psychology from International University. His work has been taught to over 30,000 therapists in over 42 countries. He is the author of the new book, <em>An Autobiography of Trauma.</em></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Content warning: This episode includes discussions of rape and violence.</strong></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <p><br /></p> <ul> <li>How to do somatic experiencing. You'll see Dan play the role of guinea pig + make weird sounds</li> <li>The difference between somatic experiencing and talk therapy</li> <li>Somatic experiencing practices we can implement into our lives</li> <li>Why some people feel horror/terror at the thought of re-occupying the body and how to overcome those fears</li> <li>What the research says – and how these practices around body awareness have gone from the fringes to entering the scientific mainstream</li> <li>And how to move through ancient wounds – and enrich our lives (whether we have trauma or not)</li> <li>Practices to fortify us in times of difficulty</li> <li>Facing mortality </li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Related Episodes:</strong></p> <p><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/deb-dana-424" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Become An Active Operator Of Your Nervous System | Deb Dana</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/deb-dana-kaira-jewel-lingo-522" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">What Science and Buddhism Say About How to Regulate Your Own Nervous System | Deb Dana & Kaira Jewel Lingo</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/stephanie-foo-452" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Live with the Worst Things That Ever Happened to You | Stephanie Foo</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/jacob-ham-453" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">An Ace Therapist Gives Dan A Run For His Money | Dr. Jacob Ham</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/willa-blythe-baker-399" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Get Out of Your Head | Willa Blythe Baker</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3QtGRqJ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>here</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Follow Dan on social:</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3tGigG5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FOA84J" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>TikTok</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Ten Percent Happier online</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/46TZglY" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>bookstore</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Subscribe to our</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FybRzD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>YouTube Channel</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Our favorite playlists on:</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3Qa8kMT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Anxiety</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3MjtMxF" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Sleep</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3QvyA5J" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Relationships</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href="https://spoti.fi/3QxZASc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Most Popular Episodes</strong></a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong> <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/peter-levine" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/peter-levine</a></p> <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>

Rewire How You Talk To Yourself | Ofosu Jones-Quartey

<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>Buddhist strategies for taming that nagging voice in your head.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><a href="https://bornimusic.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ofosu Jones-Quartey</a>, a meditation teacher, author, and musician hailing from the Washington DC area brings over 17 years of experience in sharing mindfulness, meditation and self-compassion practices with the world. Holding a bachelor's degree from American University and certified by the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program, Ofosu is a graduate of the Teleos Coaching Institute and is the male voice on the Balance meditation app, reaching over 10 million subscribers. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>Ofosu leads meditation classes and retreats nationwide, having taught and led retreats at the Insight Meditation Community of Washington, The Insight Meditation Society, Spirit Rock, Brooklyn Zen Center, Cleveland Insight, Inward Bound Mindfulness and more.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>As an accomplished hip hop artist under the name "Born I," Ofosu released the mindfulness-themed album "In This Moment" in 2021. His most recent album is "AMIDA", a spiritual, Lo-Fi Hip Hop album exploring life, death and his Buddhist faith.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Beyond music, Ofosu is an author, releasing his self-published children's book "You Are Enough" in 2020 and "Love Your Amazing Self" via Storey Publishing in 2022. He lives in Rockville, Maryland, with his wife and four children.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <ul> <li>The relationship between self-compassion and a successful meditation practice</li> <li>All the reasons people resist self-compassion, and his rebuttals</li> <li>Whether self-compassion is selfish</li> <li>How to do self-compassion off the cushion, including practices like journaling, written reminders, establishing accountability partners, and simple questions you can drop into your mind when all else fails</li> <li>How to do self-compassion on the cushion, including practices like body scans, <em>metta,</em> and a check-in practice you can use at the very start of your sits</li> <li>And how to teach self-compassion to children</li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Related Episodes:</strong></p> <p><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/ethan-kross-365" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Voice in Your Head | Ethan Kross</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3QtGRqJ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>here</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Follow Dan on social:</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3tGigG5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FOA84J" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>TikTok</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Ten Percent Happier online</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/46TZglY" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>bookstore</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Subscribe to our</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FybRzD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>YouTube Channel</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Our favorite playlists on:</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3Qa8kMT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Anxiety</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3MjtMxF" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Sleep</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3QvyA5J" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Relationships</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href="https://spoti.fi/3QxZASc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Most Popular Episodes</strong></a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong> <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/ofosu-jones-quartey" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/ofosu-jones-quartey</a></p> <p><br /></p> <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>

The Science Of Self-Compassion | Serena Chen

<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>How self compassion works, how to practice it, and what the research says about the benefits.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>GUEST BIO:</p> <p>Dr. Serena Chen is Professor of Psychology and the Marian E. and Daniel E. Koshland, Jr. Distinguished Chair for Innovative Teaching and Research at the University of California, Berkeley. Her research focuses on the self and identity, interpersonal relationships, and social power and influence. She is a Fellow of the Society of Personality and Social Psychology, American Psychological Association, and Association of Psychological Science. Dr. Chen was also the recipient of the Early Career Award from the International Society for Self and Identity, and the Distinguished Teaching Award from the Social Sciences Division of the University of California, Berkeley.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <ul> <li>The connection between self-compassion and authenticity</li> <li>As well as self-compassion exercises that you can incorporate into your daily life</li> <li>How self-compassion influences the desire for self improvement</li> <li>How it can lead you to be more understanding of other people </li> <li>The connection between self-compassion and good leadership </li> <li>And how self-compassion can apply to parenting as well as to educational realms </li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Related Episodes:</strong></p> <p><a href= "https://tenpercent-happier.webflow.io/tph-live/14-kristin-neff" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Make Self-Compassion Work for You | Kristin Neff</a></p> <p><a href= "https://tenpercent-happier.webflow.io/tph/podcast-episode/kristin-neff-self-compassion" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kryptonite for the Inner Critic, Self-Compassion Series | Kristin Neff</a></p> <p><a href= "https://tenpercent-happier.webflow.io/tph/podcast-episode/kristin-neff-360" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Self-Compassion Ain't Always Soft | Kristin Neff</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3QtGRqJ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>here</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Follow Dan on social:</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3tGigG5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FOA84J" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>TikTok</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Ten Percent Happier online</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/46TZglY" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>bookstore</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Subscribe to our</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FybRzD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>YouTube Channel</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Our favorite playlists on:</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3Qa8kMT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Anxiety</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3MjtMxF" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Sleep</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3QvyA5J" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Relationships</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href="https://spoti.fi/3QxZASc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Most Popular Episodes</strong></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/serena-chen</a></p> <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 Handle Literally Anything | 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>Debating the cliche: Does everything happen for a reason? Plus, the Meditation Party crew tackles equanimity, work/life balance, and meditation vs napping.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>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 <a href= "https://bookshop.org/p/books/you-belong-a-call-for-connection-sebene-selassie/15303288?aid=96317&ean=9780062940667&listref=dan-harris-favorite-books&" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>You Belong</em></a>. She's based in Brooklyn. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>Jeff Warren is also a writer and a meditation teacher. He and Dan co-wrote the book, <a href= "https://bookshop.org/p/books/meditation-for-fidgety-skeptics-a-10-happier-how-to-book-dan-harris/11375696?aid=96317&ean=9780399588969&listref=books-on-ten-percent-happier" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics</em></a>. He also hosts the Consciousness Explorers podcast. He's based in Toronto. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>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. </p> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p>Tickets for the <a href= "https://www.eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party-0" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">two more Meditation Party retreats</a> this year at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, New York are available now. The last one was a blast. Come join us for both. One is in May, the other October. </p> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Related Episodes:</strong></p> <p><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/medparty-omega" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Stay Calm No Matter What's Happening | Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/sebene-selassie-jeff-warren-553" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Meditation Party: The "Sh*t Is Fertilizer" Edition | Sebene Selassie & Jeff Warren</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/sebene-selassie-jeff-warren-601" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Meditation Party with Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren: Psychedelics, ADHD, Waking Up From Distraction, and Singing Without Being Self-Conscious</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/meditation-party-3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Meditation Party: Magic, Mystery, Intuition, Tattoos, and Non-Efforting | Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/jenny-taitz-730" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Science-Based Tools for When You're Stressed, Obsessed, or Overthinking | Dr. Jenny Taitz</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3QtGRqJ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>here</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Follow Dan on social:</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3tGigG5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FOA84J" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>TikTok</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Ten Percent Happier online</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/46TZglY" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>bookstore</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Subscribe to our</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FybRzD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>YouTube Channel</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Our favorite playlists on:</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3Qa8kMT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Anxiety</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3MjtMxF" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Sleep</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3QvyA5J" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Relationships</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href="https://spoti.fi/3QxZASc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Most Popular Episodes</strong></a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong> <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/med-party-howtohandle" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/med-party-howtohandle</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>

Ancient Strategies For Managing Stress And Anxiety | Ryan Holiday

<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>Digging into the nuts and bolts of Stoicism with one of its best-known modern proponents.</p> <p> </p> <p>Ryan Holiday is a prolific author, whose books include <em>The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego Is the Enemy,</em> and <em>Discipline is Destiny.</em> His newest book<em>, Right Thing, Right Now,</em> comes out in June, and is available for pre-order now. Ryan is also the host of the <em>Daily Stoic Podcast.</em></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <ul> <li>The history and theory of Stoicism, and some of its big names (including a former Vice Presidential candidate)</li> <li>Premeditatio Melorem, or thinking ahead to the worst possible outcome in order to avoid it</li> <li>Memento Mori, or being aware of the inevitability of one's own death</li> <li>Amor Fati, or "loving one's fate" as a path to acceptance of reality</li> <li>Journaling as a key Stoic practice, of talking to oneself on the page</li> <li>The four Stoic values: Courage, Temperance, Justice, Wisdom</li> <li>How Stoicism and Buddhism overlap – and how they don't</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3QtGRqJ" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><strong>here</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Follow Dan on social:</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3tGigG5" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href="https://bit.ly/3FOA84J" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><strong>TikTok</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Ten Percent Happier online</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/46TZglY" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><strong>bookstore</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Subscribe to our</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FybRzD" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><strong>YouTube Channel</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Our favorite playlists on:</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3Qa8kMT" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><strong>Anxiety</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href="https://spoti.fi/3MjtMxF" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><strong>Sleep</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href="https://spoti.fi/3QvyA5J" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><strong>Relationships</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href="https://spoti.fi/3QxZASc" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"><strong>Most Popular Episodes</strong></a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong> <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/ryan-holiday</a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Additional Resources:</strong></p> <p>Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: <a href= "https://10percenthappier.app.link/install" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">https://10percenthappier.app.link/install</a></p>

How Thinking About Death Can Improve Your Life | Alua Arthur

<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>Death isn't the most appetizing topic, but contemplating mortality can be a massive source of motivation, perspective, and even stress relief. In this episode, life lessons from a death doula, who helps people at the end.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Description:</strong> </p> <p>There seems to be one clear bug in the human operating system — most of us do not like talking about death. Yet when we do talk about it, it can genuinely upgrade the quality of our lives.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Our guest today is Alua Arthur, a former attorney who is now what's called a death doula, which is someone who helps guide people through the end of their lives. Through this work, she has learned some extraordinary stuff about how to live life right now. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>Alua is also the founder of <a href= "https://goingwithgrace.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">Going with Grace</a>, a death doula training and end-of-life planning organization. Her debut memoir, <a href= "https://www.harpercollins.com/pages/alua-arthur" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Briefly Perfectly Human</em>: <em>Making An Authentic Life By Getting Real About the End</em></a>, will be released on April 16, 2024.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>This conversation took place at the 2023 TED Conference in Vancouver, immediately after Alua delivered her triumphant talk, which is out now. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>Special thanks to the TED Audio Collective. You can listen to Alua's talk and other TED talks on the TED Talks Daily podcast. </p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <p><br /></p> <ul> <li>How death can be a powerful motivator </li> <li>How consistently being aware that you're going to die can be a "stress reliever" </li> <li>The utility of imagining your ideal death</li> <li>Her view on reincarnation </li> <li>How the concept of "healing" can sometimes be used as a weapon against ourselves </li> <li>The importance of not leaving things unsaid </li> <li>How "hope" at the end of life can sometimes be unhelpful</li> <li>What surprises her about death </li> <li>How her work helped her out of her depression</li> <li>The five steps that you should take when confronting your own death </li> <li>The harm that can sometimes result from too much medical intervention toward the end of life</li> <li>The often fraught relationship that vulnerable and marginalized people can have with the medical community </li> <li>The benefits of thinking about what version of yourself you want to meet on your deathbed</li> <li>The death meditation that she uses when working with people </li> <li>What to say and do when you are with somebody who is grieving </li> <li>And a practice she calls, "The dying things exercise" </li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong> <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/Alua-Arthur-619" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/Alua-Arthur-archive</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Where to find Alua Arthur online: </strong></p> <p>Website: <a href="https://goingwithgrace.com/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">goingwithgrace.com</a></p> <p>Social Media:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/goinggracefully" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/goingwgrace" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/going_with_grace/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVjHD7_XAXc2RWVND0RUTnw" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a></li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Book Mentioned:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.harpercollins.com/pages/alua-arthur" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Briefly Perfectly Human: Making An Authentic Life by Getting Real About the End</em></a></li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Other Resources Mentioned:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.ted.com/talks/alua_arthur_why_thinking_about_death_helps_you_live_a_better_life?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Link to Alua's TED talk</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuhIzO57HVk" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Link to Dan's TED talk</a></li> <li><a href="https://agoodgoodbye.com/about-gail/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gail Ruben</a></li> <li><a href="https://momastery.com/blog/about-glennon/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Glennon Doyle</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.shambhala.com/atisha-a-guide-for-readers/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atīśa Dīpaṃkara Śrījñāna</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.upaya.org/person/roshi-joan-halifax-phd/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Roshi Joan Halifax</a></li> <li><a href="https://dharmaseed.org/teacher/106/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Larry Rosenberg</a></li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <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>

The Science Of Building The Life You Want | Arthur Brooks

<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>Professor and writer Arthur Brooks on his recent book (co-authored with Oprah Winfrey): <a href= "https://bookshop.org/p/books/build-the-life-you-want-the-art-and-science-of-getting-happier-arthur-c-brooks-oprah-winfrey/20032551?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwwr6wBhBcEiwAfMEQsygtMeYJ5u56NEDT-5mQIaGillN2CLSj922Tt4ezY9i8fBUVZONsNxoCjzcQAvD_BwE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Build</em> <em>The Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier</em></a><em>.</em> Arthur has seen the themes of this book play out in his own life. He started his career as a classical French horn player, then got his PhD in public policy analysis, and went on to run a think tank called the <a href= "https://www.aei.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">American Enterprise Institute</a>. He is currently a professor at the <a href="https://www.hks.harvard.edu/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Harvard Kennedy School</a> and <a href="https://www.hbs.edu/Pages/default.aspx" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Harvard Business School</a>. He also does work with <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Atlantic</a>, where he writes a <a href= "https://www.theatlantic.com/author/arthur-c-brooks/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">column</a> and hosts a podcast called <a href= "https://www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/how-to-build-a-happy-life/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Build a Happy Life</a>. Arthur was formerly on <em>Ten Percent Happier</em> to discuss his book <a href= "https://arthurbrooks.com/book/from-strength-to-strength/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life</em></a>. </p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Myth busting about happiness</li> <li>The three macronutrients of happiness</li> <li>The perils of pursuing pleasure</li> <li>How to be effectively and wisely ambitious</li> <li>How to ascertain if you have meaning in your life</li> <li>How to manage your emotions</li> <li>The difference between healthy and unhealthy envy </li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Related Episodes:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/arthur-brooks-419" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The Good News About Your Inevitable Decline | Arthur Brooks</em></a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/rainn-wilson-603" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Why Dwight from The Office (Rainn Wilson) Is Calling for a "Spiritual Revolution"</em></a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/matt-harris-743" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The Upsides And Downsides Of Living A More Examined Life | Matt Harris</em></a></li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3QtGRqJ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>here</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Follow Dan on social:</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3tGigG5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FOA84J" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>TikTok</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Ten Percent Happier online</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/46TZglY" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>bookstore</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Subscribe to our</strong> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FybRzD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>YouTube Channel</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Our favorite playlists on:</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3Qa8kMT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Anxiety</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3MjtMxF" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Sleep</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href= "https://spoti.fi/3QvyA5J" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><strong>Relationships</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href="https://spoti.fi/3QxZASc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Most Popular Episodes</strong></a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong> https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/arthur-brooks-754</p>

Myths Of Love, Sex, Dating, And Relationships | Myisha Battle

<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>How our false expectations and misunderstandings about relationships can create an incalculable amount of suffering — and the many problems of the "You complete me" model.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Description:</strong> </p> <p><br /></p> <p>This episode was part one of our four-part series where we're counter-programming against the way Valentine's Day is often celebrated, and examining different kinds of relationships including romantic, friendship, and family. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>Today's guest hews a bit more closely to the traditional Valentine's Day theme and will do some myth-busting around all the things we tend to get wrong when we talk about romantic relationships. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>Myisha Battle is the author of the book, "This Is Supposed to Be Fun: How To Find Joy in Hooking Up, Settling Down, and Everything in Between." She also hosts the podcast <a href= "https://pod.link/1709536776?utm_campaign=later-linkinbio-kcrw&utm_content=later-38296435&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkin.bio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>How's Your Sex Life?</em></a> Much of her public work focuses on the early stages of relationships, but in her private practice, she counsels people at all stages, and in all kinds of relationships. </p> <p><br /></p> <p><em>Content Warning: Explicit language and conversations about sex. </em></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Five ways to improve intimacy and connection in romantic partnership</li> <li>The nuts and bolts of sex, and how we often get intimacy and sex confused in unhelpful ways</li> <li>Understanding men's and women's cycles to depersonalize issues in sex and relationships</li> <li>The myth of finding "the one"</li> <li>The orgasm gap</li> <li>Bromance</li> <li>And if you're looking, tips on how to make finding a partner easier</li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong> <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/myisha-battle-558" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/myisha-battle-archive</a> </p> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Where to find Myisha Battle online: </strong></p> <p>Website: <a href="http://www.myishabattle.com/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.myishabattle.com/</a></p> <p>Social Media:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/MyishaBattle" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter: @MyishaBattle</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/myishabattle/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram: @MyishaBattle</a></li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Book Mentioned:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.sealpress.com/titles/myisha-battle/this-is-supposed-to-be-fun/9781541602212/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>This Is Supposed to Be Fun: How To Find Joy in Hooking Up, Settling Down, and Everything in Between </em></a></li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Other Resources Mentioned:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Alain de Botton's <a href= "https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/29/opinion/sunday/why-you-will-marry-the-wrong-person.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Why You Will Marry the Wrong Person</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.theschooloflife.com/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The School of Life</a> </li> <li><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/john-julie-gottman-418" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#418. How Not to Ruin Your Relationships | Drs. John & Julie Gottman</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/esther-perel" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#213: Mating in Captivity, Esther Perel</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/esther-perel-464" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#464. How to Keep Friendships From Imploding | Esther Perel</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/17/health/clitoris-sex-doctors-surgery.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Half the World Has a Clitoris. Why Don't Doctors Study It?</a></li> <li>Michael Vincent Miller's <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Intimate-Terrorism-Crisis-Love-Disillusion/dp/0393315320" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Intimate Terrorism</em></a></li> <li>Esther Perel's <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Mating-Captivity-Unlocking-Erotic-Intelligence/dp/0060753641" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Mating in Captivity</em></a></li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <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>