A Radical Buddhist Antidote for Anxiety | John Makransky and Paul Condon
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Combining modern science and ancient Buddhism to treat anxiety, anger, and impatience. John Makrans...
Why Work Feels So Hard — And What to Do About It
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're bringing you an episode of one of our favorite podcasts, The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Sa...
The Dharma of Anxiety and Depression | Leslie Booker
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anxiety. Depression. Perfectionism. Dan and meditation teacher Leslie Booker get real about how thes...
How To Get Out Of Your Head: Joseph Goldstein and Sam Harris on Nirvana, Non-Clinging, Non-Duality, and the Best Way to Meditate
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Which is the best path to freedom? Joseph Goldstein is a cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society...
Longevity Science Without the Fear or Bullshit | Dr. Kerry Burnight
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An expert in Gerontology shares the four core habits for aging well. Dr. Kerry Burnight is a gero...
Why You're Always Half-Stressed — and How to Chill | Christiane Wolf
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you feel like you spend most of your day on edge — not totally panicked, but not exactly calm e...
Sebene Selassie On How To Be "Non-Attached" When the Stakes Are High
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you stay calm when the stakes are sky-high — like your kid's health, your partner's wellbei...
How to Engage with Technology Without Losing Your Mind | Soren Gordhamer
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How not to forget what actually matters. Soren Gordhamer is the host of Wisdom 2.0, a conference abo...
Overwhelmed? Over-Scheduled? Burnt Out? Here's the Antidote. | Diana Hill
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How to focus your "genius energy" on what matters most. Diana Hill, Ph.D. is a clinical psycholog...
How to Co-Opt All the Stuff That Gets in the Way of Your Meditation | Christiane Wolf
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's one of those ideas that sounds kind of like a Zen riddle, but actually turns out to be incredib...
Is the News Making You Hate Everybody? Here's a Radical Antidote.
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're sharing an episode of The Paula Faris Show on which Dan was a guest. Here's Paula's introduct...
How To Be Less Tense | GuoGu
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus: How to take your thoughts less seriously and be the calmest person in the room. GuoGu (AKA Dr....
Are They Really a Narcissist? Do They Really Have Borderline? Are They Truly Gaslighting You? How To Know. And What To Do When People Weaponize Therapy-Speak Against You. | Isabelle Morley
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How to handle people better. Isabelle Morley is a clinical psychologist and EFT-certified couples...
Is Your Ambition Rooted in Trauma? | Christiane Wolf
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the very thing you think is blocking your progress in meditation — or in life — is actua...
Duct Tape for Your Inner Critic (Gently, of Course) | Dawn Mauricio
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If your inner narrator won't give it a rest — constantly judging, narrating, or second-guessing yo...
How To Stay Open and Curious Even When You're Exhausted or Annoyed | Sarah Ruhl
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An antidote to boredom and stuckness. Sarah Ruhl is an award-winning American playwright, author, es...
Feeling Stuck? Dull? Flat? Here's a Better Path to the "Good Life." | Shigehiro Oishi
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An often overlooked secret, from a U. Chicago happiness expert. Shigehiro Oishi is the Marshall F...
How To Communicate Effectively With Other Human Beings
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sharing an episode featuring Dan from a podcast we love, Think Fast, Talk Smart. In this episode of ...
Do You Feel Like Everybody Sucks? Here's a 10-Minute Pain Reliever.
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If the idea of "sending love to all beings" makes you roll your eyes, this episode is for you. Dan l...
How To Perform Under Pressure—With Both Peace and Confidence | Jim Murphy
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A performance coach and bestselling author shares practical tools for thriving in crisis, shaving do...
The Science Of Getting Out Of Your Head | Annie Murphy Paul
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An acclaimed science writer on how to upgrade your mind by using more than your head. Annie Murphy P...
How Can I Meditate (Or Do Anything Else) When I'm in Pain? | Sebene Selassie
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A longtime cancer survivor — and our Teacher of the Month — has some suggestions for working wit...
Telling Harsh Stories to Yourself About Yourself? How To Rewrite the Narrative. | Allison Sweet Grant
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nobody makes it out of childhood unscathed. Here's a guide to letting go of the past. Allison Swe...
Is There Such a Thing as Healthy Shame and Embarrassment? | JoAnna Hardy
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Buddhist recipe for speaking, working, and living in a way that will make you happy. JoAnna Hardy ...
How To Handle the Parts of Yourself That You Wish Didn't Exist | Satya Doyle Byock
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How to do "shadow work," interpret your dreams, and find your "self." Satya Doyle Byock is a psychot...
How To Figure Out What You Actually Need Right Now | Meditation with Sebene Selassie
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listening to your body… easier said than done? Sebene Selassie is here to help. All this month, ...
Three Strategies for Getting Over Yourself | Joseph Goldstein
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every year, Joseph Goldstein does a three month silent meditation retreat by himself at his home in ...
How To Find Calm in a World on Fire | Pico Iyer
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The antidote to a noisy, chaotic world. Pico Iyer is the acclaimed and bestselling author of more th...
Are You a Grudge Holder or a Revenge Seeker? Here's How It's Hurting You – And How To Get Over It | James Kimmel, Jr.
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The psychology and neuroscience of revenge. James Kimmel, Jr. is a lecturer in psychiatry at the ...
Sebene Selassie On: Resiliency, Rewriting Your Patterns and Finding a Teacher Who Speaks to You
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're in the midst of an exciting evolution of the overall 10% Happier project. In our quest to make...
We All Need To Make Money and Interact With Capitalism. Is There a Non-Icky Way To Do It? | David Gelles
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A playbook for finding financial success without compromising your values. David Gelles is a best...
A Buddhist Secret for Calm, Energy, and Handling Obnoxious People | Trudy Goodman
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How to stay calm and steady in uncertain times. Trudy Goodman, Ph.D., is the founding teacher of Ins...
How Lying To Yourself (A Little) Can Improve Your Relationships and Make the World Feel Less Insane | Shankar Vedantam
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anyone with a passing familiarity with Buddhism will know that "delusion" is rarely, if ever, mentio...
Zen Ways To Build Routines, Concentrate Your Mind, and Simplify Your Life
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From The Way Out Is In, the official podcast of Thich Nhat Hanh's Plum Village tradition, co-hosted ...
How To Keep Your Sh*t Together No Matter What | Kamala Masters
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Because even doing the dishes can be an opportunity to wake up. We're bringing you some of our favor...
Brené Brown On: How To Succeed Without Being a Bullying, Bullshitting, Power-Hungry Jerk Face
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A toolkit for navigating your fears, finding your "core," and having sovereignty over your nervous s...
How To Live Well—Even Amidst Failure, Uncertainty, Loss, and Physical Pain | Kieran Setiya
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Practical ways to lead a good life. Kieran Setiya is the Peter de Florez Professor of Philosophy a...
How To Make Time for the Things You Actually Care About | Vinny Ferraro
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our Teacher of the Month answers a common question: how do I find the time to meditate? Vinny turns ...
Matthew McConaughey On: His Morning Routine; When To Take Risks; How To Bounce Back From Fuckups; And the Dangers of Cynicism
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A guide to navigating "the rodeo of life". Academy Award–winning actor and #1 New York Times be...
How To Handle Turbulence and Transitions | Phillip Moffitt
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Buddhist recipe for reclaiming your sanity. Phillip Moffitt is a Buddhist meditation teacher and w...
What Should You Do With Your Life? | Suzy Welch
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you living by default or by design? A provocative question from an NYU business professor. Su...
How To Cut Yourself Some Slack | Meditation with Vinny Ferraro
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Guess what: you don't have to fix yourself. All this month, we're sharing custom guided meditation...
What To Do When Your Life Blows up | Emma Heming Willis
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When life gets turbulent, is self-care self-indulgent? Emma Heming Willis is a mother, step-mothe...
How To Rewire Your Inner Dialogue and Re-Regulate Your Nervous System | Elizabeth Gilbert
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A raw conversation about addiction, love, death, grief, recovery, and more. Elizabeth Gilbert is the...
Your Negative, Ruminating Mind: Here's Your Way Out | Sister Dang Nghiem
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to your demons, your baggage, you have a choice: transform or transmit. Sister Dang Ng...
Coach Dan Quinn Got Fired, So He Changed His Life.
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Then he got put in charge of a losing team, and he turned them into winners. Dan Quinn is Head Coach...
How To Regulate Your Nervous System For Stress, Anxiety, And Trauma | Peter Levine
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The creator of somatic experiencing shows Dan how to heal trauma through the body. Peter A. Levin...
Reset Your Nervous System: Actionable Advice for Stress, Burnout, and Trauma | Linda Thai
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An expert trauma therapist offers a master class in resilience. Linda Thai LMSW is a trauma therap...
Chronic Stress Ages You. Here's How To De-Stress for Longevity. | Elissa Epel
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How to reduce negative thoughts, get deep rest, and improve cellular health. Elissa Epel, Ph.D., ...
You Can't Hate Yourself Into Becoming a Better Person | Vinny Ferraro
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're in the midst of an exciting evolution of the overall 10% Happier project. In our quest to make...
Professional Setbacks Happen to All of Us. Here Are Some Lessons From Resetting My Career. | Dan Harris & Toni Magyar
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Practical learnings from Dan and his CEO on: focus, feedback, self-talk, and expecting adversity. 10...
How To Handle Toxic Thoughts | Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What to do when the voice in your head is an asshole. Sebene Selassie is an author and meditation...
The Science of Conversation: How To Say What You Mean, Be Heard, and Stop People-Pleasing | Alison Wood Brooks
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You talk all day. Here's how to do it better, according to a professor from Harvard Business School....
How To Meditate When You're Freaking Out | Kaira Jewel Lingo
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What to do when you're in the grip of grief, anxiety, or overwhelm. Our Teacher of the Month, Kaira ...
How To Handle Your Demons | Vinny Ferraro
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're bringing you some of our favorite gems from the archives, as chosen by our staff. This week, w...
Next Time You're Suffering, Ask Yourself This Question | Caverly Morgan
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The highest form of self compassion (is seeing there's no self in the first place). Caverly Morga...
The Science of Self-Hypnosis | Dr. David Spiegel
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How it can help with stress, anxiety, and panic. Dr. David Spiegel is Willson Professor and Associat...
How to Handle Discomfort, Uncertainty, and Overwhelm | Meditation with Kaira Jewel Lingo
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
All this month, we're sharing custom guided meditations from our teacher of the month, Kaira Jewel L...
How To Repair the Damage After An Argument | Dr. Becky Kennedy
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's good to apologize when you've hurt someone's feelings, but there's more to "making up" than sim...
Think You Suck at Meditation? This Conversation Could Help. | Ofosu Jones-Quartey
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How to (constructively) lower the bar on your meditation practice. Ofosu Jones-Quartey is a medit...
Let's Normalize Failure (The Right Kind) | Manu Kapur
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An expert in failure shows us how to find success in the most counterintuitive way. Manu Kapur is...
Pods We Love: Happier with Gretchen Rubin
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sharing an episode today from our friend Gretchen Rubin's podcast, Happier. Gretchen and her sister ...
A Surprisingly Effective Way to Deal With Your Inner Critic
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're bringing you some of our favorite gems from the archives, as chosen by our staff. This week, w...
How To Handle Dilemmas, Drift, Indecision, and Difficult People | Gretchen Rubin
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An avalanche of practical advice and brief (but powerful) life lessons. Gretchen Rubin is a New Y...
Why You Say Yes When You Shouldn't — And How To Say No When It Matters Most | Dr. Sunita Sah
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with a Cornell professor who is attempting to rebrand the concept of defiance. Dr. Su...
Are You Overcomplicating Your Life? | Kaira Jewel Lingo
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're in the midst of an exciting evolution of the overall 10% Happier project. In our quest to make...
How To Find Joy In an Anxious World | Sara Bareilles and Dacher Keltner
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles and psychologist Dacher Keltner, recorded at th...
Anxious? Confused? Powerless? A Four-Part Recipe for Staying Centered From a Buddhist Nun. | Ayya Anandabodhi
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reclaim your power from the news, booze, shopping, or denial. Ayya Anandabodhi is the spiritual dire...
Stop Caring What Other People Think About You | Bruce Hood
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A happiness expert explains how to alter your ego, reduce self-consciousness, and boost "okayness". ...
Mayim Bialik on: Anxiety, Imagination, Manifestation, Faith, and the Best Time of Day to Meditate
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan welcomed his friend, the actor, neuroscientist and podcaster Mayim Bialik, and her co-host Jonat...
A Radical, Counterintuitive Stress Reliever with Alua Arthur | Staff Picks
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're bringing you some of our favorite gems from the archives, as chosen by our staff. This week, w...
Is It Possible To Improve Your Personality? The Science Says Yes. Here's How To Do It. | Olga Khazan
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus other intriguing questions answered such as: should you change your personality? What exactly i...
An Antidote to Overwhelm and Anger | Father Gregory Boyle
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The attitude that can help you survive the Trump era. Gregory Boyle is an American Jesuit priest ...
Am I Meditating Correctly? Am I Doing the Right Kind? | FAQ With Teacher-Of-The-Month Dawn Mauricio
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of us have questions about our meditation practice, but we may not have anybody to ask. Am I d...
How to Catch Unhelpful Thoughts Before They Take Over with Bhikkhu Bodhi | Staff Picks
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're bringing you some of our favorite gems from the archives, as chosen by our staff. This week, w...
A Buddhist Compass To Direct You Toward Happiness | Beth Upton
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The happiness recipe from ancient Buddhist psychology. Beth Upton has been teaching meditation since...
Your Brain Is Suggestible. Here's How To Turn That to Your Advantage. | Dr. Amir Raz
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Harness the power of suggestion for well-being, pain management, and mental health. Dr. Amir Raz ...
A Circuit Breaker for Stress | Bonus Meditation with Dawn Mauricio
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
All this month, we're sharing custom guided meditations from our teacher of the month, Dawn Mauricio...
How To Stop Spinning Out With Bill Hader | Staff Picks
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're bringing you some of our favorite gems from the archives, as chosen by our staff. This week, w...
The Science Of Manifestation: Can This Stanford Neuroscientist Convince A Skeptical Dan To Give It A Shot? | Dr. James R. Doty
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Six practical steps to harness the full power of your mind. Our guest today is James R. Doty, a neur...
Ezra Klein On: Sane News Consumption; The Power of Meditation; The Future of the Species; And the Message of His Tattoo
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On maintaining sanity in insane times. Ezra Klein is an opinion columnist and host of the award-winn...
How Meditation Can Help You Handle Injured Feelings and Injured Muscles | Dawn Mauricio
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus: How to build a meditation practice you keep coming back to. We're in the midst of an exciting ...
Allison Williams On: Perfectionism, Defensiveness, and the Horror Movies We All Make in Our Minds
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A scream-queen (and Dan's old friend) talks control, insecurity, friendship, and parenthood. Allison...
Buddhist Practices for Busyness, Overwhelm, and Burnout | Brother Chân Pháp Hữu
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Zen monk who burned out. How he fixed it. And how you can, too. Brother Chân Pháp Hữu began ...
Can a Psychic Medium Improve Your Life? Wrestling With the Balance Between Open-Mindedness and Skepticism
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why are many of Dan's favorite meditation teachers consulting a clairvoyant? A special collaboration...
The Antidote to Mindless Eating with Br. Chan Pháp Lưu | Get Fit Sanely Listener Picks
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We asked listeners to tell us about some of their favorite episodes from our Get Fit Sanely series, ...
The Science Of Motivation: How To Make Habits That Actually Stick | T. Morgan Dixon and Dr. Gary Bennett
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How to overcome inertia and research-backed plans that actually work. Dr. Gary G. Bennett is Dean of...
How Modern Life Makes You Sick – And How To Fix It | Jeff Krasno
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You're getting the wrong kind of stress. Here's how to change that. Jeff Krasno is the co-founder an...
How To Learn From Your Ancestors | Spring Washam
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest argues that looking back on those who came before us can help us understand who we are and...
If You Care About Fitness, You Should Work On Your Mobility | Get Fit Sanely Listener Picks: Kelly and Juliet Starrett
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We asked listeners to tell us about some of their favorite episodes from our Get Fit Sanely series, ...
On Muscle and Mind: How Strength Training Changes Your Brain, Improves Your Mental Health, and Lengthens Your Life | Bonnie Tsui
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What muscles are for, how to get them, and why it's never too late to start building them. Bonnie Ts...
The Science of Gut Health | Dr. Robynne Chutkan
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why it matters for mental health; how to make improvements without succumbing to snake oil; and why ...
Intuitive Eating 101 with Christy Harrison | Get Fit Sanely Listener Picks
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We asked listeners to tell us about some of their favorite episodes from our Get Fit Sanely series, ...
If You Want To Be More Productive, You Need More Rest. Here's How To Get It. | Claudia Hammond
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A roadmap for a more balanced life. Claudia Hammond is an award-winning broadcaster, author, and psy...
Rich Roll On: How To Pursue Health Without Becoming Unhealthy; How To Establish Motivation & Momentum; And Why People Hate Vegans
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Simple and realistic strategies from an ultra-endurance athlete. Rich Roll is a vegan ultra-enduranc...
How To Get a Fluffy Hippocampus with Wendy Suzuki | Get Fit Sanely Listener Picks
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We asked listeners to tell us about some of their favorite episodes from our Get Fit Sanely series, ...
Easy, Evidence-Based Hacks for Fitness | Marielle Segarra
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Including: "exercise snacking," prioritizing play, and overcoming "revenge bedtime procrastination."...
Peak Performance at Any Age | Christiane Wolf (Dharma Teacher/Doctor/Ultramarathoner)
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Beyond the cliché: listening to your body. Christiane Wolf, MD, PhD is a former physician and inter...
How To Take Care of Your Body Without Losing Your Mind
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Behind the scenes of this year's Get Fit Sanely series with ace producers Eleanor Vassili and Mariss...
Sebene Selassie & Jeff Warren On: How Friendship Helps Your Meditation; Vulnerability vs Oversharing; And Advice for People Pleasers
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An often overlooked secret to improving your meditation practice. Sebene Selassie, an author and med...