In a previous interview with Dan, the Dalai Lama said something along the lines of, "everyone's selfish; that's the way we're wired. But if you're going to be selfish, you should be wisely selfish." Wise selfishness takes into account the fact that what really makes humans happy is to care for other people. This notion has been a central part of the Buddhist ... Show More
Nov 21
The Dharma of Anxiety and Depression | Leslie Booker
<p dir="ltr">Anxiety. Depression. Perfectionism. Dan and meditation teacher Leslie Booker get real about how these challenges show up in their own lives — and how mindfulness, community, and sometimes medication can actually help. Recorded live at New York Insight, this conversat ... Show More
31m 12s
Jun 2021
Meditation | Science, Soul & Practice
<p>Today’s episode is special, it’s a unique meditation deep dive that brings together the deep, research-driven insights from Daniel Goleman, best known for his work on Emotional Intelligence, as well as his book, Altered Traits. Daniel takes us into the science behind meditatio ... Show More
1h 5m
Nov 2020
The Science of Gratitude & Human Potential with Dr. Glenn Fox | The Truth About Being Happy!
Dr. Glenn Fox is a neuroscientist who studies human performance and brain behavior. He is the Head of Program Design, Strategy, and Outreach at the USC Performance Science Institute and conducts research on the brain’s role in gratitude, social cognition, affective neuroscience, ... Show More
48m 18s
Jun 2023
How To Train Our Minds To Be Happier with Dan Harris
This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Mitopure, Nordic Naturals, and Apollo. We are a culture obsessed with happiness, except we’ve been going about it all wrong. Before I became a doctor, I actually studied Buddhism. I wanted to understand the root of human suffering, a ... Show More
1h 21m
Jan 2019
Lessons in Happiness from Around the World
If anyone is looking for a little more joy and optimism in their life this episode is for you, as Matt and Ella talk to Helen Russell, journalist and author, who has been researching happiness since 2013. We look at a selection of concepts from around the world, each one relating ... Show More
36m 23s
Oct 2023
Coming Soon: Wellness Her Way with Gracie Norton
<p><strong>Welcome to Wellness Her Way, where we explore what it means to achieve true abundance in wellness and all aspects of our lives. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Whether you’re seeking physical growth, emotional balance, or simply a more fulfilling life, this pod ... Show More
1m 39s
May 2023
Helping You Find Happiness: Insights from Psychology and Anthropology
In this episode, Rebecca and Mike, an anthropologist, discusses the topic of happiness and its relationship to humans as a species. The conversation touches on the evolution of humans and their pursuit of happiness. The concept of happiness is explored, including a discussion on ... Show More
25 m