Oct 16

Have we forgotten how to play?

Play is how we evolved to learn, solve problems, and navigate the world. So why do we treat it as optional? This hour, the science of play — and what happens when we don’t get enough of it.Guests include psychology researcher Peter Gray, sailor and social activist Tracy Edwards a ... Show More

49m 39s

Oct 9

The shocking power of tiny things

You don't need to be big and boisterous to pack a punch. This hour, TED speakers explore the surprising strength of all things minuscule and fleeting. Guests include microbiologist Anne Madden, cognitive scientist Lera Boroditsky, former educator YeYoon Kim and former industrial ... Show More

49m 39s

Oct 2

The women missing from music

Women have been writing music for centuries. Why do we know so few of them today? This hour, TED speakers explore the role of women in music history and how we can remember their contributions. Guests include opera singer and activist Gabriella Di Laccio and Nadya Tolokonnikova, ... Show More

49m 52s

Jan 2024

Non-Negotiables in the New Year | From Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris

Our friend Dan Harris hosts the Ten Percent Happier podcast. A skeptical journalist, Dan had a panic attack on live TV that sent him on a journey that led him to try something he otherwise wouldn't have considered: meditation. He went on to write the best-selling book, 10% Happie ... Show More

56m 32s

Jul 2022

Become 10% Happier Through Meditation with Dan Harris

Dan Harris is best known for his work on ABC News, Nightline and Good Morning America. He is the author of the book, 10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works–A True Story In this episode, Eric ... Show More

40m 6s

Apr 2025

#408 — Finding Equanimity in Chaos

Dan Harris interviews Sam Harris for Dan's podcast, 10% Happier. They discuss how meditation helped Sam after evacuating his home during the LA fires, why Sam owns a gun, the ethics of violence, how to feel compassion for your political opponents, why it doesn't make ... Show More

1h 50m

Apr 2020

Ep. 271: Make Lists to Make Memories, an Easy Way to Make Zoom Meetings More Fun, and a Discussion about Meditation with Dan Harris of 10% Happier.

We discuss why you might make lists to make memories, we talk about a fun, easy way to enliven Zoom meetings, and Dan Harris of 10% Happier explains how and why meditation can be helpful during these tough times. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubi ... Show More

35m 7s

Jan 2025

How To Actually Keep Your New Year's Resolutions | Dan Solo Episode

Dan briefly whittles down his top 10 takeaways from the science of behavior change. In this episode we talk about: <ul> <li>How our brain's evolution for short-term survival makes long-term goals harder</li> <li>Picking the right goals</li> <li>Maki ... Show More

25m 20s

Mar 2024

How to cultivate the skill of happiness (w/ Dan Harris)

If you’ve ever felt apprehensive about trying something seemingly woo-woo to improve your mental health (like meditation, mindfulness, or simply touching grass) you're not alone. Dan Harris was a mindfulness skeptic anchoring on ABC News when an on-air panic attack sent him into ... Show More

32m 46s

Sep 2023

How to Embrace Mindfulness on the Path to Personal Growth with Dan Harris

In this episode, Dan Harris underscores the importance of mindfulness in fostering personal growth. As a self-proclaimed “meditation evangelist,” Dan explores how by practicing mindfulness, we become more aware of our thoughts and emotions, which allows us to shape our attitudes ... Show More

57m 48s

Dec 2017

Your Meditation Questions, Answered!

We close out the year by hearing from you, our loyal listeners! We recently set up a voicemail where listeners left questions for our host Dan Harris and he answers a selection of them that range from how to start a practice, how to tell your friends it's not "weird" to meditate ... Show More

52m 46s

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