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10% Happier with Dan Harris, page 4
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Self-help for smart people. World-class insights and practices from experts in modern science and ancient wisdom. Hosted by veteran journalist and best-selling author, Dan Harris.
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Top 10 Neuroscience-Backed Tips for a Stronger Brain | Wendy Suzuki and Amishi JhaHow to maintain a healthy brain using “neuroscience-backed” habits, framed around neuroplasticity and practical “minimum effective doses.” Guests also discuss integrating these habits into busy…15 Apr 2026 · 1 h 1 min · 20 chapters
The Science of Talking: Boost Your Mood, Sharpen Your Mind, and Protect Against Dementia | Maryellen MacDonaldThe “hidden benefits” of talking broadly defined (speaking, writing, signing, and self-talk) to improve mood, focus, emotional regulation, decision-making, learning, and dementia resilience—plus…13 Apr 2026 · 58 min · 20 chapters
What To Do When Life Won't Let Up | Sebene Selassie and Jeff WarrenHow to stay equanimous when life feels relentless, using the “trust life” / “this is the curriculum” attitude; plus listener questions on work-life balance, obsessive thinking/rumination, and…10 Apr 2026 · 1 h 2 min · 27 chapters
This Episode Will Calm Your Nervous System | Prentis HemphillHow to calm the nervous system through somatics/embodiment—getting out of “head” thinking and into bodily awareness—plus practices for boundaries, micro-interdependence, humanizing others, and…8 Apr 2026 · 1 h 7 min · 23 chapters
Gabor Maté: Five Steps To Stop Scrolling, Bingeing, and Self-Medicating — And Reclaim Your BrainDr. Gabor Maté argues that many “addictive” behaviors (from drugs to scrolling/overeating) and attentional difficulties (from ADHD to everyday distractibility) are coping responses rooted in…6 Apr 2026 · 54 min · 17 chapters
What To Do When Your Mind Won't Quit | Bart van MelikHow to handle “doom loops” of what-if worry during meditation and daily life, using mindfulness of body sensations, boredom-as-a-wave awareness, creative practice, forgiveness without forcing, and a…3 Apr 2026 · 27 min · 9 chapters
Modern Life Is Designed to Leave You Empty. Here's the Antidote. | Arthur BrooksModern life creates a “meaning crisis” by pushing people into distraction, achievement/hustle culture, and constant device use, which (Brooks argues) over-activates the left brain (“how/what”…1 Apr 2026 · 1 h 15 min · 31 chapters
The Neuroscience of Flourishing: Four Practices for Turning Stress and Anxiety Into Clarity and Calm | Richard Davidson and Cortland DahlDefines “flourishing” as being fully present, connected, insightful about one’s thoughts, and guided by purpose (Healthy Minds Framework: awareness, connection, insight, purpose).30 Mar 2026 · 1 h 7 min · 18 chapters
Stop Trying to Become Someone New: Get Past Constant Comparison and Return to What Works For You | Sam SandersThe episode argues that mental well-being and meaning can be boosted by “aesthetic experiences” (movies, music, TV, art) and by returning to familiar favorites.27 Mar 2026 · 54 min · 15 chapters
A Toolkit for a Noisy Mind: How John Green Manages Anxiety, Depression, and Intrusive ThoughtsJohn Green discusses his “toolkit” for managing OCD, intrusive thoughts, and major depression, plus how he maintains hope and meaning (including his Christian/Episcopalian view of God) amid…25 Mar 2026 · 1 h · 26 chapters
Handling Difficult People, Healing Breakups, and the Science of Talking to Strangers | Shankar VedantamSelf-help for smart people. World-class insights and practices from experts in modern science and ancient wisdom.23 Mar 2026 · 57 min · 21 chapters
A Practice for Fidgeters, Restless Minds, and Anyone Who Hates Sitting Still | Meditation with Sebene SelassieA Practice for Fidgeters, Restless Minds, and Anyone Who Hates Sitting Still | Meditation with Sebene Selassie20 Mar 2026 · 13 min · 3 chapters
Buddhist Monks On: Letting Go of Shame, The Opposite of Depression, and Dealing With Criticism | Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn NisabhoLetting Go of Shame, The Opposite of Depression, and Dealing With Criticism | Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho18 Mar 2026 · 1 h 12 min · 26 chapters
The Science of Emotion Regulation: Strategies for When You're Anxious, Angry, or Comparing Yourself To Others | Marc BrackettEmotion regulation as a learnable skill for anxiety, anger, and social comparison; includes co-regulation (supporting others’ emotions) and upregulating pleasant emotions.16 Mar 2026 · 1 h 9 min · 32 chapters
Anderson Cooper and Michelle Obama: Navigating Grief, Making Loss Less Lonely, and How to Know the People You Love Before It's Too LateAnderson Cooper discusses grief and how to make loss less lonely, emphasizing that grief is ongoing, needs space and ritual, and that knowing loved ones deeply before they die reduces “unsaid” regret.13 Mar 2026 · 1 h 12 min · 27 chapters
Five Ways to be Less Distracted | Shaila CatherineHow to deal with distraction in meditation and everyday life using five strategies attributed to the Buddha (from the Middle-Length Discourses, including “Removal of Distracting Thoughts,” MN 20).11 Mar 2026 · 1 h 10 min · 17 chapters
The Neuroscience of Reducing Chronic Pain and Everyday Addictions | Eric GarlandThe Neuroscience of Reducing Chronic Pain and Everyday Addictions | Eric Garland9 Mar 2026 · 59 min · 26 chapters
How To Stop Getting Dragged Around By Your Anxieties, Thought Loops, and Insecurities | Sebene SelassieHow To Stop Getting Dragged Around By Your Anxieties, Thought Loops, and Insecurities | Sebene Selassie6 Mar 2026 · 21 min · 6 chapters
The Funniest Conversation You'll Ever Hear About Achieving Inner Peace | Pete HolmesIn this episode of 10% Happier with Dan Harris, comedian Pete Holmes discusses various themes surrounding spirituality, meditation, and personal growth.4 Mar 2026 · 1 h 11 min · 28 chapters
Harvard Business School Professor on Building Trust, Reducing Regret, and the Underrated Power of Oversharing | Leslie JohnIn this episode, host Dan Harris interviews Leslie John, a Harvard Business School professor and author of the book "Revealing: The Underrated Power of Oversharing." The discussion focuses on the…2 Mar 2026 · 1 h 10 min · 28 chapters
A Four-Word Buddhist Teaching for Instant Calm and (Just Maybe) Lasting Peace | Bart van MelikExploring the Buddhist teaching of "Keep calmly knowing change" to achieve peace amidst impermanence.27 Feb 2026 · 16 min · 5 chapters
Michael Pollan On: Reducing Rumination, Reclaiming Your Attention From the Machines, and MDMA-Assisted TherapyIn this episode, Dan Harris chats with bestselling author Michael Pollan about consciousness, rumination, ego, and the influence of technology on attention.25 Feb 2026 · 1 h 6 min · 26 chapters
How To Handle the Feeling of Never-Enough, Quiet the Comparing Mind, and Reduce Financial Anxiety | Morgan HouselIn this episode of *10% Happier*, Dan Harris speaks with Morgan Housel, a financial psychology expert and author of *The Psychology of Money* and his new book, *The Art of Spending Money*.23 Feb 2026 · 1 h 11 min · 35 chapters
How To Increase Performance By Working At Your Edge -- Plus A Quick Hack For When Panic or Anxiety SwellsIn this episode of the 10% Happier podcast, host Dan Harris engages in a profound conversation with high-performance psychologist Dr. Michael Gervais.22 Feb 2026 · 1 h 15 min · 34 chapters