Dan Harris

In this conversation, we talk about

how individualism and technology are working against our need to connect our deeply evolutionarily wired need to connect with other human beings, how much you can actually change your vibe.

how to read the room like a trial lawyer, the secret to bonding with other people, and I love this as somebody who hates Zoom, why audio-only calls are much better if you actually want to connect with the other person.

Speaking of audio-only, this podcast is usually available on video, but this time we did it audio-only specifically because Kate wanted to connect better with me via audio and instead of having to stare at each other through a screen.

Before we dive in, just a quick plug for my newsletter.

I think many of you know that I've got this weekly newsletter, but if you don't know or if you're not signed up, I want to encourage you to do so.

Every Monday, I send out a very quick newsletter that has some bite-sized wisdom that you can put to work in your life immediately.

It's just a nice thing to land in your inbox at the beginning of a week.

Plus, it's also the place to stay abreast of all the doings

in the 10% Happier Cinematic Universe, including upcoming live events that I'm doing and also the ever-expanding library of amazing content over on my new-ish meditation app.

You can sign up for the newsletter at danharris.com.

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and a reminder that whatever you're dealing with, you do not have to deal with it alone.

I actually just came through a little bit of a depressive episode in my life.

It was super difficult, but I got a ton of help from my therapist, also my family and friends, but my therapist in particular was just super available, really helpful with insights and recommendations and medication tweaks.

Really, that's what you need, I think.

For me, as somebody who's been in therapy since I was a child, it's just a must-have when it comes to personal flourishing.

So if you're in the market for a therapist, you might want to check out BetterHelp.

BetterHelp therapists work according to a strict code of conduct, and they're fully licensed in the U.S.

BetterHelp does the initial matching work for you so you can focus on your therapy goals.