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Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris Wondery
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5.0 • 12 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.
New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Listen to Ten Percent Happier on the Wondery App or wherever you listen to your podcasts. You can listen early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts. Start your free trial by visiting https://wondery.com/links/ten-percent-happier-with-dan-harris now.
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Ted Danson On: Meditation, Marriage, Grief, Joy, And Doing Shrooms With The Cast Of “Cheers”
This episode comes out for free on June 28th, and is available early and ad-free for Wondery+ subscribers.
A self-described “silly man” tells us about what’s really important in life.
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.
In this episode we talk about:
- meditation
- marriage
- hypochondria
- grief
- what he means when he calls himself a joy junkie
- what he learned from being on the TV show “The Good Place”
- and that time he did shrooms with his fellow cast members on “Cheers”
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Can You Get Fit Without Self-Loathing? | Cara Lai
This episode comes out for free on June 26th, and is available early and ad-free for Wondery+ subscribers.
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.
Description:
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?
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.
In this episode we talk about:
- 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
- The surprising things that happened when Cara was forced to stop exercising
- A counterintuitive mindfulness practice suggestion for those with exercise routines
- When and why you should purposely do things you know are bad for you
- 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
- A body-related Buddhist practice she finds to be totally not useful
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/cara-lai-787
Other Resources Mentioned:
The Upside of Desire | Cara Lai
The Anti-Diet | Evelyn Tribole
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The Buddhist Case For Laziness (And How It Can Make You More Productive) | Brother Chân Pháp Hữu
This episode comes out for free on June 24th, and is available early and ad-free for Wondery+ subscribers.
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.
Brother Pháp Hữu is a senior Dharma teacher in Thich Nhat Hanh’s International Plum Village Community 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, The Way Out is In.
In this episode we talk about:
- The origin and purpose of something called Lazy Day
- What doing nothing looks like in practicality
- Why doing nothing is so hard for people
- How you can integrate the wisdom of lazy days into your life, even if you can’t carve out a whole day
- How laziness in and of itself can be productive and how it allows for a re-examination of our own happiness.
- And The geopolitical case for being vs. doing
Related Episodes:
The Buddha’s 8-Part Manual for a Good Life | Brother Pháp Dung
How to Suffer Well | Brother Pháp Dung
This Episode Will Make You Stronger | Sister Dang Nghiem
Six Buddhist Strategies for Getting Along Better with Everyone | Sister True Dedication
3 Buddhist Strategies for When the News is Overwhelming | Kaira Jewel Lingo
A Buddhist Recipe for Handling Turmoil | Kaira Jewel Lingo
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Pain Is Inevitable. Suffering Is Optional. Here’s How To Draw The Line. | Bonus Meditation with Sharon Salzberg
While we may want to conquer physical pain, it’s actually observing the sensations and knowing when to take a break that’s the key to relief.
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Weighing The Extraordinary Benefits And Disturbing Risks Of The New Weight Loss Drugs | Johann Hari
The journalist who’s taking Ozempic, and why he is ambivalent about it.
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The Last Podcast You Ever Need To Hear About Exercise | Shannon Palus
Five takeaways from a year's reporting on fitness, and why this journalist says it's time to go easier on yourself.