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Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris Wondery
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4.5 • 13 Ratings
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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.
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A Buddhist Antidote To Fear And Anxiety | Devin Berry
This episode comes out for free on July 31st, and is available early and ad-free for Wondery+ subscribers.
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The two practices that helped turn this self described scowling, sarcastic skeptic into an expert meditator
Since 1999, Devin Berry has been a dedicated meditation practitioner, his practice is deeply rooted in the metta and vipassana teachings of the Insight Meditation tradition. He spent nearly five years in silent, intensive retreats, cultivating his practice and understanding. Devin is deeply committed to the personal and collective liberation of marginalized communities, believing that integrating reflection and insight leads to clarity and wisdom, which in turn fosters wise action.
Devin is a dharma teacher at Spirit Rock and the Insight Meditation Society (IMS), where he serves as a guiding teacher. He also shares his teachings through Sounds True and at various sanghas and centers across the country.
In this episode we talk about:
- Why mindfulness alone is not enough
- How metta is part of four related mental skills, called the brahma viharas—and how to practice those
- The story of how and why the Buddha invented the Metta practice.
- The role and practice of Dana – generosity.
- Devin’s year long Metta/Dana experiment
- And lastly, how these practices can help us on and off the cushion
Related Episodes:
#257 The Dharma of Harriett Tubman | Spring Washam
#556 Deep Genealogy | Spring Washam
Everything You Wanted To Know About Meditation Retreats But Were Afraid To Ask | Spring Washam (And Dan’s Close Friend, Zev Borow)
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The Science Of Manifestation: Can This Stanford Neuroscientist Convince A Skeptical Dan To Give It A Shot? | Dr. James R. Doty
This episode comes out for free on July 29th, and is available early and ad-free for Wondery+ subscribers.
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Six practical steps to harness the full power of your mind
Our guest today is James R. Doty, a neurosurgeon who has just written a whole book about the science of manifestation – although, as you’ll hear him admit, there’s very little ‘magic’ involved in his process.
James R. Doty, M.D. is a Stanford neurosurgeon, neuroscientist, compassion researcher, inventor, entrepreneur, author and philanthropist. He’s the founder and director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE) at Stanford University.
In this episode we talk about:
Doty’s six steps to manifest
- His very interesting backstory
- The art and science of intention setting and the role of our neural pathways.
- How caring can ignite our Parasympathetic nervous system, which in turn can help us manifest better
- Practical tips for embedding an intention into our subconscious.
- The keys to understanding what we want vs. what we need
- And how to ‘alert the bloodhound’ to harness the full power of your mind
Related Episodes:
#388. The Science of Training Your Attention | Dr. Amishi Jha
The Art and Science of Compassion: Thupten Jinpa
#425. Compassion Is the Ultimate Tool for the Truly Ambitious | Paul Gilbert
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Mindfulness Without All The Effort | Loch Kelly (Co-Interviewed By Matt Harris)
Tactics and practices to understand non-duality.
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The Science Of Memory: How To Get Better At Remembering And Be Okay With Forgetting | Charan Ranganath
A neuroscientist’s strategies to help you remember what really matters, and how mood, multitasking and other people can impact our memories
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Just Because You Think It, Doesn’t Make It True | Bonus Meditation with Leslie Booker
Strengthen your ability to know the difference between fact and fiction by using sound to harness a foundational anxiety-taming skill.
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The Science Of Crying: Evolutionary Roots, Benefits, And Why So Many Of Us Are Uncomfortable With It | Benjamin Perry (Co-hosted By Dr. Bianca Harris)
A theologian’s take on why we should all be crying more.
Customer Reviews
Audiobook to Podcast
I "read" 10% Happier through an audiobook back in 2014 and my life has never been the same. I've been a meditator on-and-off after the book but for the past couple of years, I've meditated consistently. This podcast feels like an extension of that audiobook in the best way. Thank you and keep up the good work 🙏
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