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Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris podcast

Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris

Dan Harris is a fidgety, skeptical journalist who had a panic attack on live national television, which led him to try something he otherwise never would have considered: meditation. He went on to write the bestselling book, 10% Happier. On this show, Dan talks with eminent meditation teachers, top scientists, and even the odd celebrity. Guests include everyone from His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Brené Brown to Karamo from Queer Eye. On some episodes, Dan ventures into the deep end of the pool, covering subjects such as enlightenment and psychedelics. On other episodes, it’s science-based techniques for issues such as anxiety, productivity, and relationships. Dan's approach is seemingly modest, but secretly radical: happiness is a skill you can train, just like working your bicep in the gym. Your progress may be incremental at first, but like any good investment, it compounds over time. New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free. Listen 1-week early and to all episodes ad-free with Wondery+ or Amazon Music with a Prime membership or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription.

Dan Harris is a fidgety, skeptical journalist who had a panic attack on live national television, which led him to try something he otherwise never would have considered: meditation. He went on to write the bestselling book, 10% Happier. On this show, Dan talks with eminent meditation teachers, top scientists, and even the odd celebrity. Guests include everyone from His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Brené Brown to Karamo from Queer Eye. On some episodes, Dan ventures into the deep end of the pool, covering subjects such as enlightenment and psychedelics. On other episodes, it’s science-based techniques for issues such as anxiety, productivity, and relationships. Dan's approach is seemingly modest, but secretly radical: happiness is a skill you can train, just like working your bicep in the gym. Your progress may be incremental at first, but like any good investment, it compounds over time. New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free. Listen 1-week early and to all episodes ad-free with Wondery+ or Amazon Music with a Prime membership or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription.

 

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

How rethinking these often twee concepts can change your life and maybe the world. [Ross Gay] (https://www.rossgay.net/) is the author of four books of poetry: [Against Which] (https://www.rossgay.net/against-which) ; [Bringing the Shovel Down] (https://www.rossgay.net/bringing-the-shovel-down) ; [Be Holding] (https://www.rossgay.net/be-holding) , winner of the PEN American Literary Jean Stein Award; and [Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude] (https://www.rossgay.net/catalog-of-unabashed-gratitude) , winner of the 2015 National Book Critics Circle Award and the 2016 Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award. In addition to his poetry, Ross has released three collections of essays— [The Book of Delights] (https://www.rossgay.net/the-book-of-delights) was released in 2019 and was a New York Times bestseller; [Inciting Joy] (https://www.rossgay.net/inciting-joy) was released in 2022, and his newest collection, [The Book of (More) Delights] (https://www.rossgay.net/the-book-of-more-delights) was released in September of 2023. In this episode we talk about: ---What got Ross interested in the subject of delight ---How noting delight can be a tool for counter programming against our negativity bias ---Why Ross argues that there is an ethical component to delight ---The benefits of writing by hand ---How both using a smartphone and rushing can be delight blockers ---The difference between delight and joy ---What he means when he refers to the “offenses of joy” ---And the connection between grief and joy Full Shownotes: [https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/ross-gay] (https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/ross-gay) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

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#817

A Meditation You Can Do Literally Anywhere, Anytime | Bonus Meditation with Jay Michaelson

You don’t have to slow down and sit to be mindful. You can be busy and get things done while still growing your mindfulness muscles. About Jay Michaelson: Dr. Jay Michaelson is a Senior Content Strategist at Ten Percent Happier and the author of seven books on meditation, including his newest, Enlightenment by Trial and Error. In his “other career,” Jay is a columnist for The Daily Beast, and was a professional LGBTQ activist for ten years. Jay is an ordained rabbi and has taught meditation in secular, Buddhist, and Jewish context for eighteen years. To find this meditation in the Ten Percent Happier app, you can search for “Meditate While You’re Busy.” See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

22 Sep 2023

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06:33

22 Sep 2023


#816

A Controversial New Way To Think About Addiction | Carrie Wilkens

Wilkens talks about the stigma around substance abuse, potential alternatives to abstinence, and the role of meditation in recovery. Carrie Wilkens, PhD, is the Co-founder, Co-president and CEO of the [Center for Motivational Change: Foundation for Change] (https://cmcffc.org/) , a nonprofit organization with the mission of improving the dissemination of evidence-based ideas and strategies to professionals and loved ones of persons struggling with substance use through the [Invitation to Change approach] (https://cmcffc.org/approach/invitation-to-change) . She is co-author of thebook, [The Beyond Addiction Workbook for Family and Friends: Evidence-Based Skills to Help a Loved One Make Positive Change] (https://beyondaddictionworkbook.com/) and [Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change] (https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Addiction-Science-Kindness-People/dp/1476709475) . In this episode we talk about: ---The stigma around substance abuse ---Defining terms: addiction vs. substance use disorder and why it matters ---How substance use disorder affects our brain ---How to diagnose a substance abuse disorder ---Whether there is an alternative to abstinence ---How we all need to be thoughtful about the relationship we want with substances ---How and why a substantial percentage of people naturally recover without going to treatment ---The strategies to use if you have someone in your life who you think is on a destructive path ---What positive communication is and how to practice it ---How we live in a quick fix society and recovery from substance abuse disorder is a slow process ---What actually makes people change ---The role of meditation in recovery—for the patient and the family ---And the importance of taking care of yourself so you can take care of others Full Shownotes: [https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/carrie-wilkens] (https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/carrie-wilkens) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

20 Sep 2023

1 HR 03 MINS

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20 Sep 2023


#815

Duncan Trussell on: Being a Spiritual Omnivore, Whether Psychedelics Are a Bridge to the Divine, and...

[Duncan Trussell] (https://www.duncantrussell.com/) is an American actor and stand-up comic. And he doesn’t like being called a Buddhist comedian. It makes sense… that label unfairly pigeonholes him in two ways. First, because he’s a legit, successful, hilarious comedian, no matter what his spiritual leanings. Duncan has written and appeared in sketches for two seasons of Fuel TV's Stupidface, Showtime's La La Land, Comedy Central's Nick Swardson's Pretend Time, and both seasons of HBO's Funny or Die Presents. His television credits include MADtv and Curb Your Enthusiasm. And when it comes to the spiritual stuff, he’s not just a Buddhist. This guy is spiritually omnivorous. And he knows his shit. He has practiced extensively. And on his podcast, [The Duncan Trussell Family Hour] (https://www.duncantrussell.com/episodes) , he interviews meditation teachers like Jack Kornfield and Sharon Salzberg. In fact, Netflix turned his pod into a cult favorite animated TV show, called [The Midnight Gospel] (https://www.duncantrussell.com/midnightgospel) . In this episode we talk about: ---Depression, anxiety, death, and Duncan’s interpretation of God ---How meditation helps him handle the insanity of Hollywood ---The Buddhist hell realms as psychological states ---Spirituality and psychedelics ---If having a contemplative practice can hurt our job, form of expression, or ambition ---Karmic and samsaric patterns – and enjoying your ego while you have one ---If we’re all capable of love Related Episodes: [#603. Why Dwight from The Office (Rainn Wilson) Is Calling for a “Spiritual Revolution”] (https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/rainn-wilson-603) [#489. Can You Really Conquer Hatred Through Love? | Father Gregory Boyle] (https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/father-gregory-boyle-489) [TheMightyFix.com/HAPPIER] (http://themightyfix.com/HAPPIER) Full Shownotes: [https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/duncan-trussell] (https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/duncan-trussell) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

18 Sep 2023

1 HR 13 MINS

1:13:14

18 Sep 2023


#814

Impermanence Is a Key Buddhist Insight. Here’s How to See It. | Bonus Meditation with Jessica Morey

Everything good must come to an end. Noticing endings teaches us how to savor the good in life, and even find courage to be with the hard. About Jessica Morey: Jess Morey is a lead teacher, cofounder and former executive director of Inward Bound Mindfulness Education which runs in-depth mindfulness programming for youth, and the parents and professionals who support them across the US, and internationally. She began practicing meditation at age 14 on teen retreats offered by the Insight Meditation Society (IMS), and has maintained a consistent commitment to meditation since. Diving head first into meditation at such a key developmental stage makes the revelatory perspective of mindfulness & compassion her natural home turf, and gives her an easy, conversational teaching style anyone can relate to. To find this meditation in the Ten Percent Happier app, you can search for “As Things Change.” See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

17 Sep 2023

07 MINS

07:05

17 Sep 2023


#813

From Kelly Corrigan Wonders | A Conversation with Dan Harris

Dan sits down with his friend Kelly Corrigan at the Aspen Ideas Festival.A few of the topics they break open: uncertainty, humility and practices to keep us connected. You can learn more at https://www.kellycorrigan.com or listen to the Kelly Corrigan Wonders podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks to our many friends at the Aspen Ideas Festival for making this conversation possible. This was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike. See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

15 Sep 2023

52 MINS

52:01

15 Sep 2023


#812

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

Feiler also discusses why we no longer live linear lives, letting go of the idea of having a career, and redefining success. [Bruce Feiler] (https://www.brucefeiler.com/) is the author of seven New York Times bestsellers, including [Life Is in the Transitions] (https://www.amazon.com/Life-Transitions-Mastering-Change-Any/dp/1101980516/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=life+is+in+the+transitions+bruce+feiler&qid=1675010921&s=books&sprefix=life+is+%2Cstripbooks%2C67&sr=1-1) , [The Secrets of Happy Families] (https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Happy-Families-Improve-Mornings/dp/0061778745/ref=rvi_sccl_4/145-6822720-0845017?pd_rd_w=sfeRe&content-id=amzn1.sym.f5690a4d-f2bb-45d9-9d1b-736fee412437&pf_rd_p=f5690a4d-f2bb-45d9-9d1b-736fee412437&pf_rd_r=NPN8B8TSY6BVTDZKZ18V&pd_rd_wg=PqIHN&pd_rd_r=bca80248-af78-47fd-8024-bf6a12245351&pd_rd_i=0061778745&psc=1) , and [Council of Dads] (https://www.amazon.com/Council-Dads-Family-Friendship-Learning/dp/0062993909/ref=rvi_sccl_3/145-6822720-0845017?pd_rd_w=3fXKA&content-id=amzn1.sym.f5690a4d-f2bb-45d9-9d1b-736fee412437&pf_rd_p=f5690a4d-f2bb-45d9-9d1b-736fee412437&pf_rd_r=ZTY8W0XH3VF675KNWV9S&pd_rd_wg=dLtGR&pd_rd_r=2f95d968-81fc-4df8-af81-b04bce7586fa&pd_rd_i=0062993909&psc=1) . His three [TED Talks] (https://www.ted.com/speakers/bruce_feiler?language=en) have been viewed more than four million times, and he teaches the TED Course [How to Master Life Transitions] (https://courses.ted.com/product/how-to-master-life-transitions) . His latest book is called [The Search] (https://www.amazon.com/Search-Finding-Meaningful-Post-Career-World/dp/0593298918/ref=rvi_sccl_3/145-6822720-0845017?pd_rd_w=Jjzvz&content-id=amzn1.sym.f5690a4d-f2bb-45d9-9d1b-736fee412437&pf_rd_p=f5690a4d-f2bb-45d9-9d1b-736fee412437&pf_rd_r=0Q7ZR1PDFNTDGJJYM7RH&pd_rd_wg=MMPps&pd_rd_r=170f673e-0498-429f-8f58-0cc4ffbe5949&pd_rd_i=0593298918&psc=1) . In this episode we talk about: ---How Feiler went from being a guy whose early work focused on spirituality to now focusing on work ---How historically work was something that was supposed to make you unhappy. And how Millennials and Gen Z have helped change that ---What is a workquake? ---Why the majority of us actually have 5 jobs— what those are and why they matter ---What is a meaning audit? ---The best single question you can ask yourself to write your own story of success ---And the historical figures who helped define how we think about success Full Shownotes: [https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/bruce-feiler] (https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/bruce-feiler) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

13 Sep 2023

57 MINS

57:38

13 Sep 2023


#811

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

These seven rules illustrate a middle path between completely stifling your emotions and bringing your whole self to the office. Liz Fosslien is an expert on emotions at work and is also on the leadership team at Atlassian's Team Anywhere and previously served as the head of content and communications at Humu. She has been featured by TED, The Economist, Good Morning America, The New York Times, and NPR. Mollie West Duffy is also the head of Learning and Development at Lattice, and was previously an Organizational Design Lead at global innovation firm IDEO, and a research associate for the Dean of Harvard Business School. She has worked with companies of all sizes on organizational development, leadership development, and workplace culture. Liz and Mollie are the co-authors of [No Hard Feelings: The Secret Power of Embracing Emotions at Work] (https://www.lizandmollie.com/book) and [Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay] (https://www.lizandmollie.com/big-feelings) In this episode we talk about: ---Why not acknowledging your emotions can lead to worse outcomes ---How to understand the data that comes from emotions ---The importance of psychological safety ---And how to recognize burnout before it’s too late Full Shownotes: [https://www.] (https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/) [tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/Liz-Fosslien-and-Mollie-West-Duffy] (http://tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/joseph-goldstein-598tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/Liz-Fosslien-and-Mollie-West-Duffy) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

11 Sep 2023

1 HR 30 MINS

1:30:26

11 Sep 2023


#810

A Meditation for When You Badly Need to Calm Down | Bonus Meditation with Sebene Selassie

Find freedom from obsessive loops of fear by getting grounded in the body, dropping the stories, and bringing some kindness to the struggle. About Sebene Selassie: Growing up, Sebene felt like a big weirdo. Born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and raised in white neighborhoods in Washington, D.C., she was a tomboy Black girl who loved Monty Python and UB40. She never believed she belonged. Thirty years ago, she began studying Buddhism as an undergraduate at McGill University where she majored in Comparative Religious Studies. Now, Sebene is a teacher, author, and speaker who teaches that meditation can help us remember our inherent sense of belonging, that our individual freedom affects absolutely everyone and everything, and that our collective freedom depends on each and every one of us. Sebene is a three-time cancer survivor of Stage III and IV cancer. To find this meditation in the Ten Percent Happier app, you can search for “Loosening the Grip of Panic.” See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

10 Sep 2023

06 MINS

06:39

10 Sep 2023


#809

From The One You Feed | A Conversation with Dan Harris

In this episode from The One You Feed podcast, Dan sits down with host Eric Zimmer and discusses his original skepticism of meditation and the benefits he discovered from developing a regular meditation practice.Listen to [The One You Feed] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-one-you-feed/id792555885) for more compelling interviews. See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

08 Sep 2023

52 MINS

52:56

08 Sep 2023


#808

The Dharma of Work | Matthew Hepburn

The office might be one of the most difficult places to not side with yourself, but it’s a concept that can help you navigate challenging situations at work. Matthew is a meditation and dharma teacher with more than a decade of teaching experience and a passion for getting real about what it means to live well. He emphasizes humor, technique, and authentic kindness as a means to free the mind from unnecessary struggle and leave a healthier impact on the world. Beyond Ten Percent Happier, Matthew has taught in prisons, schools, corporate events and continues to teach across North America in buddhist centers offering intensive silent retreats and dharma for urban daily life. In this episode we talk about: ---How to change your relationship to your thoughts ---How to navigate the highs of praise and the lows of blame ---How to handle relationships at work when giving or receiving feedback ---How to bring your mindfulness practice to your workplace Full Shownotes: [https://www.] (https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/) [tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/matthew-hepburn-work] (http://tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/joseph-goldstein-598) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

06 Sep 2023

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:29

06 Sep 2023


#807

The Myth of the Dream Job | Simone Stolzoff

Balancing happiness and ambition is a challenge, especially if you often define yourself by your work. Stolzoff covers why it’s good to have a job that’s simply good enough. Simone Stolzoff is the author of [The Good Enough Job: Reclaiming Life from Work] (https://www.simonestolzoff.com/) . He is a designer and workplace expert from San Francisco, and a former design lead at the global innovation firm IDEO. His work has been featured in The New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, and many other publications. He is a graduate of Stanford and The University of Pennsylvania. In this episode we talk about: ---His argument for diversifying our sources for what makes a meaningful life ---How passion for your job shouldn’t be a stand-in for pay or security ---And how to balance the pursuit of meaningful work without letting it take over your life Full Shownotes: [https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/simone-stolzoff] (https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/simone-stolzoff) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

04 Sep 2023

1 HR 12 MINS

1:12:32

04 Sep 2023


#806

How Not To Be A Pushover | Bonus Meditation with Cara Lai

Mindfulness isn't about making your heart open. It's about feeling however you feel, respecting that, and sometimes, saying no. About Cara Lai: Cara Lai spent most of her life trying to figure out how to be happy, or at least avoid total misery, which landed her on a meditation cushion for the majority of her adulthood. Throughout many consciousness adventures including a few mind-bendingly long meditation retreats, she has explored the wilderness of the mind, chronic illness, the importance of pleasure, and a wide range of other things that she might get in trouble for mentioning publicly. In the past, Cara has worked as an artist, wilderness guide, social worker and psychotherapist, but at this point she’s given up on being an adult in exchange for an all-out mindfulness rampage. Her teaching is relatable, authentic, funny and sometimes crass, and is accessible for many people. She teaches teens and adults at Inward Bound Mindfulness Education, Spirit Rock, Insight Meditation Society, and UCLA; ultimately hoping to become as good of a show-off as Dan. And to help people be happier. To find this meditation in the Ten Percent Happier app, you can search for “Boundaries: Saying Yes to Saying No.” See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

01 Sep 2023

06 MINS

06:24

01 Sep 2023


#805

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

Welcome to the third installment of Meditation Party, an experiment we’re running with a chattier format – more of a morning zoo vibe, but way deeper, of course. Dan’s co-hosts in this episode are his two close friends: the great meditation teachers Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren. Sebene Selassie is based in Brooklyn and describes herself as a “writer, teacher, and immigrant-weirdo.” She teaches meditation on the Ten Percent Happier app and is the author of a great book called, You Belong. Jeff Warren is based in Toronto and is also a writer and meditation teacher who co-wrote the book, Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics with Dan Harris. Jeff also hosts the Consciousness Explorers podcast. Related Episodes: [#489. Can You Really Conquer Hatred Through Love? | Father Gregory Boyle] (https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/father-gregory-boyle-489) [#519. The Art and Science of Keeping Your Sh*t Together | Shinzen Young and James Gross] (https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/shinzen-young-james-gross-519) [Best of the Archives: Making it RAIN | Tara Brach] (https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/tara-brach-repost) For more info on the Meditation Party Retreat: [Meditation Party Workshop at Omega Institute] (https://www.eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party) To watch this interview online, go to: [https://www.youtube.com/@TenPercentHappier] (https://www.youtube.com/@TenPercentHappier) 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. Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/meditation-party-3 See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

30 Aug 2023

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:29

30 Aug 2023


#804

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

Today’s guest is Linda Åkeson McGurk, a Swedish American writer and author of [There’s No Such Thing As Bad Weather: A Scandinavian Mom’s Secrets for Raising Healthy, Resilient, and Confident Kids] (https://lindamcgurk.com/author/) . Her latest book is called [The Open-Air Life: Discover the Nordic Art of Friluftsliv and Embrace Nature Every Day] (https://lindamcgurk.com/author/) . She is the founder of the blog [Rain or Shine Mamma] (https://rainorshinemamma.com/) , a resource for parents and other caregivers. In this episode we talk about: ---Why humans are so drawn to nature and what the many scientific benefits are ---The historical roots of friluftsliv in Nordic countries ---Why we should go outside even when the weather sucks ---Why we should go camping ---The benefits of cold plunges ---The benefits of silence ---The danger of seeing ourselves as separate from nature ---And why she believes appreciation of nature and meditation are complimentary Full Shownotes: [https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/linda-akeson-mcgurk] (https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/linda-akeson-mcgurk) [TheMightyFix.com/HAPPIER] (http://themightyfix.com/HAPPIER) Other Resources Mentioned: --- [Wim Hof] (https://www.wimhofmethod.com/) Additional Resources: ---Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: [https://10percenthappier.app.link/install] (https://10percenthappier.app.link/install) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

28 Aug 2023

55 MINS

55:39

28 Aug 2023


#803

The Present Moment | Bonus Meditation with Pascal Auclair

Get out of the trance of thinking and explore what it’s like to be more generous with your attention directly, here, now. About Pascal Auclair: Pascal Auclair has been immersed in Buddhist practice and study since 1997, mentored by Joseph Goldstein and Jack Kornfield at the Insight Meditation Society in Massachusetts and Spirit Rock Meditation Center in California. He is a co-founder of True North Insight and one of TNI’s Guiding Teachers. To find this meditation in the Ten Percent Happier app, you can search for “The Present Moment.” See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

27 Aug 2023

07 MINS

07:06

27 Aug 2023


#802

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

Mindfulness is a word that is in danger of becoming meaningless. In this episode, we dig into the meaning of mindfulness, how to practice without getting overwhelmed, and how to stop the judgment spiral. Today’s guest is [Diana Winston] (https://dianawinston.com/) , the Director of Mindfulness Education at UCLA’s [Mindful Awareness Research Center] (https://www.uclahealth.org/programs/marc) . She has written several books, including [The Little Book of Being] (https://www.soundstrue.com/collections/authors-diana-winston/products/the-little-book-of-being) , and [Fully Present, the Science, Art and Practice of Mindfulness] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/fully-present-the-science-art-and-practice-of-mindfulness-susan-l-smalley/16643828?ean=9780306829406) , which she co-authored with Susan Smalley, and which is celebrating its tenth anniversary. Diana has been practicing mindfulness meditation since 1989, including a year as a Buddhist nun in Burma. In this episode we talk about: ---How Diana defines mindfulness ---How we know if we’re in a state of bonafide mindfulness ---The difference between mindfulness as a trait and mindfulness as a state ---Whether you have to meditate to achieve mindfulness as a trait ---What current scientific research says about the benefits of meditation ---The link between intuition, happiness and authenticity ---Her definition of happiness ---How meditation can help us relate to our bodies differently ---How to stop the self-judgment spiral ---Creating a top ten list to deal with difficult thoughts ---How to use meditation for chronic pain ---Striking a balance between reason and intuition ---The ripple effects of practicing meditation ---And how to start practicing mindfulness without getting overwhelmed Full Shownotes: [https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/diana-winston] (https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/diana-winston) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

25 Aug 2023

57 MINS

57:47

25 Aug 2023


#801

Deep Cuts: Malcolm Gladwell

Gladwell On: the importance of flow states, why people should have a lifelong pursuit or practice, and how he personally relaxes. Malcolm Gladwell is the president and co-founder of the podcasting network [Pushkin Industries] (https://www.pushkin.fm/) , and the author of six New York Times bestselling books including [The Tipping Point] (https://www.gladwellbooks.com/titles/malcolm-gladwell/the-tipping-point/9780316316965/) , [Blink] (https://www.gladwellbooks.com/titles/malcolm-gladwell/blink/9780316172325/) , [Outliers] (https://www.gladwellbooks.com/titles/malcolm-gladwell/outliers/9780316040341/) , [David and Goliath] (https://www.gladwellbooks.com/titles/malcolm-gladwell/david-and-goliath/9780316204361/) , and [Talking to Strangers] (https://www.gladwellbooks.com/titles/malcolm-gladwell/talking-to-strangers/9780316478526/) . He’s also the host of the Pushkin podcast [Revisionist History] (https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/revisionist-history#episodes) . For tickets to TPH's live event in Boston on September 7: [https://thewilbur.com/armory/artist/dan-harris/] (https://thewilbur.com/armory/artist/dan-harris/) For tickets to TPH's live and live streamed event in Colorado on November 3: [https://www.milehichurch.org/calendar/10-percent-happier-with-dan-harris/] (https://www.milehichurch.org/calendar/10-percent-happier-with-dan-harris/) Do you have a favorite episode of TPH? We want to hear about it! Here’s how you can help us uncover these hidden gems. 1--Call +1 508-656-0540 2--Tell us your name and favorite episode 3--And, in a couple of sentences, tell us why this episode hit home for you Do this and your episode and story may be part of our Deep Cuts feature In this episode we talk about: ---The backlash Malcolm faced from his work from home comments ---Pushing the noise aside when it comes to social media ---Lessons in kindness from a recent Revisionist History episode ---The importance of flow states ---How he personally relaxes ---Why people should have a lifelong pursuit or practice ---What he thinks now about his famous 10,000 hours argument ---Why we need to engage and investigate the views of others to be morally alert as human beings ---And his biggest journalistic mistake Content Warning: Brief mention of eating disorders. Full Shownotes: [https://www.] (https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/) [tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/] (http://tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/joseph-goldstein-598) [/malcolm-gladwell-rerun] (https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/malcolm-gladwell-486-rerun) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

23 Aug 2023

59 MINS

59:35

23 Aug 2023