What Distraction Does to Your Brain—and How To Regain Cognitive Control | Adam Gazzaley
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Distraction is making you anxious and sleepless. Here's how to fix it. Adam Gazzaley, M.D., Ph.D....
A Simple Guided Meditation from Dan | Live from the Renegade Sangha
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We asked not too long ago in the chat on our Substack community – which you can find at DanHarris....
Why Self-Hatred Makes No Sense | Matthew Brensilver
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores a compelling Buddhist question: does self-hatred, or self-love, make sense if ...
That Feeling of "Always-Behind and Never-Enough"—Here's the Antidote | Ellen Hendriksen
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How to beat perfectionism without lowering your standards. Dr. Ellen Hendriksen is a clinical psy...
From Proxy: Mic Chooses the Wrong Life
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're excited to share with you an episode of the new podcast Proxy, produced by Yowei Shaw. Today: ...
If You're Freaking Out About Politics | Bonus Episode with Dan
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A few ideas for staying sane in insane times, regardless of your political leanings or who you voted...
How To Improve Critical Thinking, Embrace Uncertainty, and Stop Self-Censoring | Jenara Nerenberg
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus how to speak up and challenge your own tribe, how to successfully engage with people you disagr...
If It's Hysterical, It's Historical: The Liberating Power of Understanding Your Past | Dr. Orna Guralnik
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On psychoanalysis, which we haven't talked about much on this show. Dr. Orna Guralnik is a psycho...
Why Am I Like This? | Glennon Doyle and Abby Wambach
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why even self-help authors can still be messy. Glennon Doyle is the CEO and Founder of Treat Medi...
Conquer Your Money Neuroses | Lewis Howes
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Upgrade your relationship to your wallet. Lewis Howes is the host of the School of Greatness podc...
Alchemize Your Anger and Anxiety | Suleika Jaouad
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How journaling can transform negative emotions into meaning and agency. Suleika Jaouad is the aut...
Distraction, Vulnerability, and A Phrase To End Sh*t-Talking | Three Listener Questions
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan's best attempts to answer some listener questions from our Substack community. These questions c...
How a Buddhist Monk Deals With Anxiety | Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anxiety has long been a massive societal issue that spiked during the pandemic, and many of us are s...
Never Worry Alone | Dr. Robert Waldinger
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Robert Waldinger talks about his new book The Good Life: Lessons From the World's Longest Scient...
Meditate on the Breath (Without Driving Yourself Nuts) | Bonus Meditation with Joseph Goldstein
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You don't have to focus too maniacally on your breath; your body is part of the process, too. Our go...
Status: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How To Get It Without Driving Yourself Crazy | Will Storr
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus more surprising information on this fundamental human drive. Will Storr is a multi award-win...
Stoic Advice for Handling Setbacks, Insults, and Death | William Irvine
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How to boost your psychological immune system, the stoic way. William "Bill" Irvine is the emerit...
Alisyn Camerota On: Surviving the News, Surviving the Teenage Years, and the Concept of Home
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From punk rock to broadcast journalism. A veteran journalist shares her story. Alisyn Camerota is...
How To Deal With Difficult Emotions, Difficult Feedback, and Difficult Parts of Your Own Mind | Diane Musho Hamilton
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cross-training for your mind. Diane Musho Hamilton is an author, award-winning mediator, and teacher...
Sam Harris On: Equanimity in Turbulent Times; Compassion for Difficult People; And Dualistic vs Non-dualistic Mindfulness
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An old friend (and my spiritual brother) discusses some of the most important things he's ever learn...
Can You Be Kind Without Becoming Boring And/Or Weak? | A Question From "Mean Aunt Kate"
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're going to give you a taste of the so-called "renegade sangha" sessions on DanHarris.com, which ...
Buddhist Themes in The White Lotus, Explained | Josh Bearman
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan deconstructs the Dharmic elements of the popular HBO show, with the co-host of The White Lotus O...
I Want an Awakening Experience. How Do I Get It? | Henry Shukman
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
They say enlightenment is always an accident. Here's how to make yourself more accident-prone. Henry...
How To Be Sanely Productive | Oliver Burkeman
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The liberation that comes from realizing that you're never going to get everything done. Oliver B...
Are You Letting Politics Make You Bitter Or Better? A Psychological Survival Conversation With CNN's Van Jones
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded in January 2025 during the week of the Presidential inauguration, this conversation with CN...
How To Suffer Less: Joseph Goldstein, Sam Harris, and Dan Harris on the Buddha's Eightfold Path
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of the foundational Buddhist lists—a kind of GPS for enlightenment. Joseph Goldstein is a c...
How To Handle Your Demons | Richard Schwartz
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Make peace with the difficult parts of your personality. Dr. Richard Schwartz is a contemporary p...
A Guided Meditation To Get You Out Of Your Head | Bonus Meditation with Dan
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A 10-minute meditation that reminds you that you're not just a brain: there is also a body. This me...
How to Suffer Well – So You Can Suffer Less | Brother Pháp Dung
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brother Pháp Dung discusses the life and teachings of Vietnamese Zen master, peace activist, poet, ...
A Radical Question To Put Your Problems Into Perspective | Annaka Harris
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How to think about consciousness without breaking your brain. Annaka Harris is the New York Times be...
Are You Spending Your Life on Things You Actually Enjoy and Care About? | Jonathan Fields
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
And how to figure out what matters most to you. Jonathan Fields is the author of several books, incl...
Jordan Harbinger On: How To Succeed at Work; How to Network Without Being Gross; And How Not To Succumb To Hustle Culture
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Career advice from a man who has walked the walk. Jordan Harbinger is a Wall Street lawyer turned ...
You Should Be Taking More Risks. Here's How To Get Over Your Fear And Do It. | Sue Ashford
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How to reduce perfectionism and boost confidence so you can be more effective in every area of your ...
What's It Like To Be You Right Now? | Bonus Meditation with Dan
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This one's simple and easy -- and features some of Dan's favorite instructions from Joseph Goldstein...
How To Get Past Your Past | Yung Pueblo
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lessons learned from 12 years of serious meditation. Diego Perez is a meditator and #1 New York Time...
Stress Reduction: 5 Free, Quick, Science-Backed Strategies | Dr. Aditi Nerurkar
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Harvard doctor on how she went from stress patient to stress expert. Dr. Aditi Nerurkar is a Ha...
How To Be Sanely Ambitious | Behind the Scenes with Dan and DJ
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan and executive producer DJ Cashmere talk about how we're putting "sanely ambitious" into action o...
How To Make Your Relationships Exceptional | Carole Robin and David Bradford
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Secrets from the massively popular Stanford business school course on interpersonal hygiene. Carole ...
How To Know Whether You're an Introvert or an Extrovert—and Why That Matters | Susan Cain
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why knowing your tendency can improve your life. Susan Cain is the author of the #1 New York Times b...
The Mind-Bending Science of Advanced Meditation | Matthew Sacchet
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What it is, how beginners can get a taste, the dangers of striving, and whether tech can make it eas...
Should You Be Taking Psychedelics? The Benefits, the Risks, and the Science. | Jay Michaelson
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Featuring a meditation teacher, author, professor, and dedicated experimenter with these molecules. ...
How To Survive the News. CNN's Bill Weir on Moving From Anger and Despair to Optimism and Resiliency.
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A node of sanity in these challenging times. Bill Weir is America's leading climate reporter. Hi...
Joseph Goldstein On: Impermanence, Impersonality, And How To Use Mindfulness To Be More Creative
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of my favorite episodes that we've recorded in a long while. Joseph Goldstein is a cofounder ...
The Neuroscience of Confidence | Ian Robertson
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What confidence does to your brain, why it helps with anxiety, and how to get it if you don't alread...
How To Make a Marriage Work | Chodo Robert Campbell and Koshin Paley Ellison (Co-Interviewed by Dr. Bianca Harris)
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A candid, useful, and hilarious conversation. Chodo Robert Campbell Sensei is a Zen teacher, bere...
How Are You Contributing To What Is Not Working In Your Love Life? Hard Truths From Relationship Coach Jillian Turecki.
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why self-inquiry is the first ingredient to a healthy relationship. Jillian Turecki is a renowned...
How Not To Torpedo Your Relationships | Dan Solo Episode
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Data-driven, dharma-informed, Dan-tested strategies for improving relationships of all kinds. In t...
The Science of Emotion Regulation: How It Impacts Health, Performance, and Relationships. | Ethan Kross
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Practical strategies for managing our emotional lives. Dr. Ethan Kross, author of the internation...
9 Ways To Break Free From the Habits That Are Holding You Back | Dr. Rangan Chatterjee
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How your reliance on being liked, being comfortable, and being perfect is blocking you from making t...
Buddhist Strategies For Reducing Everyday Addictions (To Your Phone, Food, Booze, And More) | Sister Dang Nghiem
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Buddhist doctor/nun on how we're all addicted to something—and how to reduce craving. Sister ...
Buddhist Neuroscientist On: How To Quit Bad Habits And Why You're Not Keeping Your Resolutions | Dr. Judson Brewer
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How to use your innate mindfulness to turn the volume down, or even uproot, your everyday addictions...
The Psychology Of Success | Guy Raz
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A podcast pioneer on failure, resilience, luck, work/life balance, and the power of questions. Gu...
Buddhist Executive Coach On: Professional Anxiety, Workplace Conflict, And The Power Of Mindfulness | Nolitha Tsengiwe
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How to be less stressed and more productive. Nolitha Tsengiwe, a Dharma teacher and board member ...
The Science Of Burnout — And How To Recharge From Stress | Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Burnout is on the rise. Two experts show us how to combat it. Dr. Kristin Neff is an Associate Pr...
How To Be Less Anxious And Awkward About Money | Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A candid conversation about money: How much is enough? How to find real security? Sebene Selassie...
Rewire Your Relationship With Money | Wendy De La Rosa
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Wharton professor shares practical tips on increasing your financial security, and eradicating the...
Rewire Your Relationship To Food | Brother Pháp Lưu
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The science and dharma of mindful eating. How it can stop over eating—and how to actually make the...
The Neuroscience Of Exercise | Wendy Suzuki
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What exercise does to your brain—and how to actually do it regularly. Wendy Suzuki is a Profess...
How To Actually Keep Your New Year's Resolutions | Dan Solo Episode
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan briefly whittles down his top 10 takeaways from the science of behavior change. In this episode ...
A Radical Buddhist Approach To Making This The Best Year Of Your Life | Vinny Ferraro
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Contemplating your own death can feel like a massive bummer at first, but there's good news: how you...
How To End The War With Your Body | Sonya Renee Taylor
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Sitting with Chaos | Zenju Earthlyn Manuel
20 Dec 2024
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How To Be Less Judgmental (Of Other People – and Yourself) | La Sarmiento
18 Dec 2024
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How To Be Okay No Matter What | Kamala Masters
16 Dec 2024
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Behind The Scenes Of The 10% Happier Podcast + A Sneak Preview Of Something Big
13 Dec 2024
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How To Unsubscribe From The Negative Stories You Tell About Yourself And Others | Anu Gupta
11 Dec 2024
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What Evolutionary Psychology Teaches Us About How To Influence People | Michael Morris
09 Dec 2024
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Tricky Questions About Grief: Is There A Right Way To Do It? What To Say To People In Grief? And Can You Grieve For Things? | Sloane Crosley
06 Dec 2024
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How To Talk To Yourself When Things Suck | Sam Sanders
04 Dec 2024
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The Science Of Grief: What Helps, What Doesn't, And Why We Don't Talk About It Enough | Cody Delistraty
02 Dec 2024
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The Science Of Walking: The Benefits Of Walking In Nature, Walking Meetings, And Walking Meditation | Dacher Keltner
29 Nov 2024
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Joseph Goldstein + Mark Epstein On: How To Handle Unwanted Experiences, How Not To Waste Your Suffering & The Overlap Between Buddhism + Therapy
27 Nov 2024
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The Massive, Underappreciated Power Of Apology | V (Formerly Eve Ensler) (Co-Interviewed By Dr. Bianca Harris)
25 Nov 2024
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How To Get The Physiological And Psychological Benefits Of Nature If You Don't Live Near Nature | Dacher Keltner
22 Nov 2024
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Six Buddhist Strategies for Getting Along Better with Everyone | Sister True Dedication
20 Nov 2024
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How To Survive The Holidays: Advice For Political Conversations, Overeating, And The Indignities Of Travel | Dan Solo Episode
18 Nov 2024
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The Science Of How Nature Changes Your Brain—From Sleep To Cognition To Your Nervous System | Dacher Keltner
15 Nov 2024
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The Antidote To Not-Enoughness | Robin Wall Kimmerer
13 Nov 2024
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The Science Of Journaling: How Writing Reduces Overthinking, Rumination, And Anxiety | Dr. James Pennebaker (Co-Interviewed By Dr. Bianca Harris)
11 Nov 2024
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An Episode For The Over-Thinkers and The Stressed | Matthew Brensilver, Vinny Ferraro, Kaira Jewel Lingo
06 Nov 2024
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Stoicism 101 | Nancy Sherman
04 Nov 2024
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How Mindfulness Can Fix Pretty Much Anything—And How To Be Consistent Without Self-Criticism | Alexis Santos
30 Oct 2024
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If You're Stressed, Anxious, Or Depressed, This Is Your Counterintuitive Medicine | Rabbi Sharon Brous
28 Oct 2024
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The Hidden Secret To Smarter Decision-Making, Better, Relationships, And Lower Stress | Matthew Brensilver, Vinny Ferraro, Kaira Jewel Lingo
23 Oct 2024
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How To Move Into The Future With Optimism Instead Of Anxiety | Frederik Pferdt
21 Oct 2024
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Judd Apatow On: Panic Attacks, His Creative Process, And Why Comedians Are Often So Neurotic
18 Oct 2024
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From "Impolitic With John Heilemann" | Dan Harris: Meditation, Mental Health, Six-Peckered Goats & The 2024 Election
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last month, Dan appeared on Impolitic With John Heilemann — the two guys are old friends — to ta...
Resisting What You Don't Want To Feel Just Makes It Worse. Here's A Different Strategy. | Ofosu Jones-Quartey and Cara Lai
16 Oct 2024
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How To Feel Less Enraged And Hopeless When You Consume The News | Sharon McMahon
14 Oct 2024
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From The Happiness Lab: World Mental Health Day with The Titans of Happiness
10 Oct 2024
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October 10th is World Mental Health Day - and to mark the event, Yale professor Dr Laurie Santos of ...
What To Do When When Someone's Pissed At You | Matthew Brensilver, Vinny Ferraro, Kaira Jewel Lingo
09 Oct 2024
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Conflict Is Normal. Here's How To Keep It Healthy And Avoid Disaster. | Amanda Ripley
07 Oct 2024
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Six Buddhist Practices To Stay Calm In A Tumultuous World | Kaira Jewel Lingo, Valerie Brown and Marisela Gomez
02 Oct 2024
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Optimize This: If You Care About Mental And Physical Health, This May Be The Missing Piece | Kasley Killam
30 Sep 2024
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From "Good Inside with Dr. Becky": If You Think You're Bad at Meditation, Dan Harris Says You're Doing it Right
27 Sep 2024
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Bringing you an episode of Good Inside with Dr. Becky Kennedy. Even if you don't consider yourself...
What To Do When You're Angry | Matthew Brensilver, Vinny Ferraro, Kaira Jewel Lingo
25 Sep 2024
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Dr. Sanjay Gupta On The 5 Pillars Of Brain Health
23 Sep 2024
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Tara Brach Has A Counterintuitive Strategy For Navigating Tumultuous Times
18 Sep 2024
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The Harvard Scientist Who Says You Can Use Your Thoughts To Improve Your Health | Ellen Langer
16 Sep 2024
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A Reformed Skeptic Leads A Loving-Kindness Meditation | A Meditation Party Retreat Bonus with Dan Harris
15 Sep 2024
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Recorded live at the Omega Institute, Dan leads us through a loving-kindness meditation, followed by...