As a young man, facing two great losses one after another, philosopher and neuroscientist Sam Harris falls into a deep sadness. He ruminates, feeling stuck, lonely, and lost. But in a chance experiment, Sam learns to explore the landscape of the mind. And he stumbles upon a breakthrough that gives him the ability to think more clearly about every experience, ... Show More
Jan 13
Move forward without moving on, by Kelly Rizzo
When Kelly Rizzo’s husband Bob Saget passes away without warning, she’s faced with the challenge of moving forward day by day without leaving her memories of Bob behind. As she processes her grief, Kelly reflects on the way her father left his home country and never returned, but ... Show More
31m 15s
Jan 6
Rediscover the roots of your joy, by Dr. Kwane Stewart
CNN’s 2023 Hero of the Year, veterinarian Dr. Kwane Stewart, has long had a passion for helping animals. Yet when a difficult work environment leaves him entirely depleted, he starts to consider walking away from his profession forever. It’s only when an unexpected encounter remi ... Show More
37m 18s
Dec 30
It's ok to be wrong, by Gretchen Rubin
Gretchen Rubin is an expert on happiness, and she's spent her career helping people build the habits to achieve it. But she assumed that if something works for her, it should work for just about anyone. A series of chance encounters, and a healthy helping of curiosity, makes Gret ... Show More
30m 6s
Apr 2023
Sam Harris ON: How To Break Your Social Media Habits & Ways to Master Your Anxious Thoughts
Today, I sit down with Sam Harris to talk about dealing with extreme emotions and pursuing your purpose. We discuss our freedom to pursue beliefs we want to support, how to approach meditation with maturity and incorporate it into our daily life, the crippling effects of spending ... Show More
1h 29m
Dec 2023
Sam Harris on: Vipassana vs. Dzogchen, Looking for the Looker, and Psychic Powers
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p>Frequent guest Sam Harris discusses life after quitting Twitter and the metaphysics of meditation along with special co-ho ... Show More
1h 4m
Nov 2021
#266 — The Limits of Pleasure
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sam Harris speaks with Paul Bloom about the role that pain and suffering play in living a good life. They discuss the limitations of hedonism, the connection between chosen suffering and meaning, the research of Daniel Kahneman on well-being, in ... Show More
47m 14s
Dec 2018
#34 - Sam Harris, Ph.D.: The transformative power of mindfulness
<p>In this episode, Sam Harris, neuroscientist, author, and host of the Waking Up Podcast, walks us through the profound, yet practical, ways that meditation can transform our lives. Additionally, he helps to define the types of meditation and clarifies potential misconceptions w ... Show More
2h 43m
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sam Harris reflects on the subjective continuity of consciousness, the nature of identity, and the possibility that death isn't the end of experience.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If the Making Sense podcast logo in your player ... Show More
