Dan Harris is a fidgety, skeptical journalist who had a panic attack on live national television, which led him to try something he... more
We're introducing you to the Ted Talks Daily podcast, with an episode featuring our own Dan Harris.
Tactics and practices to understand non-duality.
A neuroscientist’s strategies to help you remember what really matters, and how mood, multitasking and other people can impact our... more
Strengthen your ability to know the difference between fact and fiction by using sound to harness a foundational anxiety-taming skill.
A theologian’s take on why we should all be crying more.
Learning how to thrive with enough.
Learn to connect with the true home of strength, wisdom, and clarity inside of yourself, a place of safety that... more
On hitting Rock Bottom, de-armoring, and worthiness.
The Queen of Drag discusses his new memoir, The House of Hidden Meanings, and makes Dan play an R-rated game.
Plus her definition of the oft-dismissed yet game-changing notion of self-love.
When the world feels like a dumpster fire, it helps to remember that your contributions to improve things matter—even the... more
Emotionally immature people can wreck your life. One of our most popular guests returns to teach you how to make... more
Today’s guest, Dr. Lindsay C. Gibson, gives advice for dealing with emotionally immature people— whether they are your parents, boss,... more
To find some mental stability, start with physical stability.
A self-described “silly man” tells us about what’s really important in life.
Practical tips to stop judging yourself, chill out about exercise, and start taking better care of your body – from... more
Counterintuitive advice from a Zen Buddhist monk
While we may want to conquer physical pain, it’s actually observing the sensations and knowing when to take a break... more
The journalist who’s taking Ozempic, and why he is ambivalent about it.
Five takeaways from a year's reporting on fitness, and why this journalist says it's time to go easier on yourself.
After an intense day, try this simple meditation to decompress and de-stress by getting comfy and putting your feet up.
How to overcome inertia and research-backed plans that actually work.
Insights from the places on the planet where people apparently live the longest and healthiest lives.
Mindful movement is an excellent way to integrate and even invigorate mindfulness while cultivating the power of curious awareness.
How to pursue fitness without succumbing to the “subtle aggression of self-improvement.”
Using your senses to reduce overthinking, turn down the voice in your head, and get out of what these scientists... more
The radical shift in perspective that can come when we change our question from “what’s wrong with you” to “what... more
When you feel anxious about a difficult decision, meditation can help take the edge off and put you in touch... more
Radical advice on rethinking success, individualism, and the American dream.
The surprisingly common experience of near death experiences and what science still can't explain about them.
Explore the preciousness of a new day with greater joy and ease while giving plenty of space to feel grumpy... more
How to find your voice when you need to be heard, learn when it's smart to choose silence, and communicate... more
An acclaimed science writer on how to upgrade your mind by using more than your head.
Connecting to self-compassion can be really tough. Ease the struggle by imagining your loved ones sending care & support your... more
Practical advice from a straight-talking, formerly incarcerated, occasionally profane dharma teacher.
Actionable advice on working with one of the few socially acceptable vices.
What is happiness? Investigate how happiness is created, what it’s really like, and learn to access the simple happiness of... more
Talking creativity and sanity with one of the world’s biggest pop stars.
A research-backed plan for getting your sh*t together in every possible sphere.
The creator of somatic experiencing shows Dan how to heal trauma through the body.
Tap into your ADHD superpowers with a meditation that celebrates your unique wiring. Embrace exploration and self-acceptance.
Buddhist strategies for taming that nagging voice in your head.
How self compassion works, how to practice it, and what the research says about the benefits.
Cara introduces you to the magic of doing less. These gentle no-frills instructions get right to the heart of meditation... more
Debating the cliche: Does everything happen for a reason? Plus, the Meditation Party crew tackles equanimity, work/life balance, and meditation... more
Digging into the nuts and bolts of Stoicism with one of its best-known modern proponents.
Get comfortable with uncertainty and cultivate trust in life, even in the most turbulent times.
Death isn’t the most appetizing topic, but contemplating mortality can be a massive source of motivation, perspective, and even stress... more
On the myths (and macronutrients) of happiness.
Get your blood moving, mindfully! You can cultivate relaxation, even when you’re walking at a faster clip.
How our false expectations and misunderstandings about relationships can create an incalculable amount of suffering — and the many problems... more
Hidden sources of stress — and how to beat them. Also: the myth of normal, the necessity of being disillusioned,... more
The next time you’re in the grocery store, instead of the grind, step into a grateful state of mind.
Buddhist strategies for making money and being creative.
Why fear of other people’s opinions (FOPO) holds us back, and what to do about it.
Self-compassion can be really difficult. Imagining your younger self can soften your armor and help you receive the care you... more
How to build a career that is sturdy, meaningful, and doesn’t burn you out.
Slow productivity: achievement without burnout.
Dan leads an “open awareness” meditation that’s also available as part of the 10th anniversary audiobook of Ten Percent Happier.
Do you struggle to fit meditation into a busy life? Check out this candid conversation with Dan’s younger brother, Matt.
We explore the intellectual and practical aspects of these mystical and esoteric concepts.
Watching things come and go helps weaken obsessive cravings both in meditation and in our lives.
A Buddhist psychiatrist (and one of the key players in Dan’s meditation career) talks about the overlap between Freud and... more
Am I a bad meditator if I don’t go on a retreat? What do they entail? How do I stay... more
Guidance for any time you need to practice staying relaxed and ready for whatever life might throw your way.
A wide ranging interview with one the biggest and most controversial names in the self-help world.
The tables have turned: Dan is interviewed by two of his producers.
At times it feels like thinking trips us up more often than it helps. In this session, everyday New Yorker—and... more
The four rules for a meaningful conversation, when to be vulnerable, and how to form the habits of becoming a... more
How to cultivate a generosity mindset— and make a good thing less boring.
Dan Harris takes you inside the way he practices on a daily basis, live from the Omega Institute.
A Master Class in equanimity. It’s the latest installment of our Meditation Party series. Live from Omega.
Simple tools you can knit into your life both for when you’re actively freaking out, and for preventing future trips... more
Begin today by bringing to mind the people who have meant the most to you. It’s a simple way to... more
Three tools for living a “passion-struck” life.
What 40 years of research tells us about how to cultivate good relationships in our lives.
Conflict doesn’t have to suck. These iconic relationship researchers tell us how.
This four-part breathing technique calms the nervous system, relaxes the body, and is an effective antidote to obsessive over-thinking.
You may be breathing wrong. Here’s how to fix it.
Plus, how to handle jealousy, what to do when you lose the spark, and the meaning of his famous terms,... more
You don’t have to slow down and sit to be mindful. You can be busy and get things done while... more
We’re dropping a fun little treat in your feed today: it’s an episode of The Puzzler, a new podcast from... more
Sometimes perseverance is overrated. An argument for strategic quitting.
Our ability to focus is not lost, it’s just changing. Here’s what we can adapt.
Gently opening to the full sensations of anxiety and even making friends with it can actually create more calm and... more
A Harvard Business School professor discusses how to get good at “intelligent failure.”
How to boost productivity, empathy, and focus, while reducing burnout. From the godfather of Emotional Intelligence.
Start your day by tuning in and learning how to feel more connected to all the little details of your... more
The author/podcaster talks about her non-negotiables at a delicate time in her life.
Plus, provocative and practical ideas about actually enjoying exercise, the real relationship between weight and health, the problem with weight... more
Dr. Jud breaks down how habits work and how to change them. Plus, insights on stress, boredom, mindfulness, pleasure, satisfaction,... more
You are complex and contain multitudes. Try this refreshing take on loving-kindness and offer love to all the different parts... more
Have you already bailed on your resolutions? Where are you on your other life goals? This episode is a master... more
Chödrön also talks about how to deal with difficult people, set boundaries, and keep a sense of humor in the... more
Kabat-Zinn on the nitty gritty practicalities of starting a practice, being fully present with no agenda, and letting go of... more
Is meditation the last thing you want to do right now? This one's for when closing your eyes and watching... more
The star of SNL and Barry discusses how he channels his anxiety into his work. Plus, an imitation of Joseph... more
The renowned psychotherapist talks about the importance of accountability in generosity in her own life, and the one thing you... more
A leading behavioral psychologist reveals practical strategies to help you actually make the changes you want to make this new... more
Get out of the trance of thinking and explore what it’s like to be more generous with your attention directly,... more
Tackling one of the best known contemplative clichés: being in the present moment and “inhabiting the now.”
A slew of evidence-based, ready-to-try-today interventions we can use to “complete the stress cycle.”
How to stay focused, fight distraction, and function at your peak.
Sometimes we feel like we have too much energy to meditate. Make space for all of that energy by listening... more
Understanding the Buddhist concept of “the five aggregates.“
The interview that changed the way Dan relates to food.
A comprehensive strategy for setting and maintaining boundaries—and respecting other people’s boundaries.
Cultivate resilience by choosing to turn towards joy, and transform difficult times into growth opportunities and heartache into gratitude.
Next year marks the fifteenth anniversary of Gretchen Rubin’s #1 New York Times bestselling book, The Happiness Project.
Frequent guest Sam Harris discusses life after quitting Twitter and the metaphysics of meditation along with special co-host and brother... more
What the ancient Greek philosophers discovered about how to do life better.
Not thinking is not the point of mindfulness. We know, shocking! Emotions and thoughts are inextricably linked: know them to... more
The longtime TV host and actor talks about working onscreen with her husband, her fear of public speaking, and what... more
One's a legend, the other's a phenom. Together, they offer practical wisdom for maintaining your daily meditation practice, handling conflict,... more
The writer who calls himself a “human guinea pig” shares a counterintuitive way to become more clear, creative, and persistent.
Make peace with pettiness through good old understanding.
Buddhist strategies for navigating tumult— and even becoming a node of sanity amidst it all.
This guest says you can thrive with anxiety. And the trick is learning to get comfortable with discomfort.
Learn the skill of not taking sh*t for granted.
Practical tools for regulating your nervous system in stressful times.
We deal with difficult people over holiday meals, at work, and online. This guest says there is only one answer.
Bringing mindfulness to walking is an opportunity to build awareness and relax the mind as you move about your day.
Today we are dropping down our feed a conversation that I listened to recently that had a huge impact on... more
How getting your sh*t together can make you a better leader in your own personal orbit. It can maybe even... more
Plus, what happens if you don't repair, whether it's ever too late to repair, what "boundaries" actually are, and a... more
Try this meditation with Alexis to explore an open, easy style of practice‚ which can lead toward more awareness throughout... more
The meditation style that changed Dan’s entire practice.
It’s a cultural cliche, but it is also the endpoint of the Buddhist path. So what is Nirvana? And is... more
How to spend your money in ways that will really boost your happiness and a look at the state of... more
Setting intentions regularly can be an incredibly effective and deeply satisfying tool to map out how you want to live... more
A former nun explains how to deal with doom-scrolling, despair, and rage in the face of world events.
Plus: Why Lama Rod is "no longer interested in being a good person," why we need to let go of... more
Understanding the difference between ‘normal’ forgetfulness and actual memory loss, practical ways to stave off Alzheimer’s disease, and meditation’s role... more
Expert advice on how and why to be more experimental in your life. Also, an attempt to convince you to... more
One of our most frequent and popular guests talks about how to develop the character skills to discover your hidden... more
The host of On Being shares lessons learned from 20 years of interviews, including: how to live with open questions,... more
You can use awareness of walking as a touchstone to help feel more connected to the moment in this simple... more
Our friend Dr. Michael Gervais at the Finding Mastery podcast is a renowned sports psychologist who found meditation by happenstance.... more
The difference between ADHD and human distractibility, and strategies for managing ADHD that can improve your focus, even if you... more
Here's what might be preventing you from making better decisions and how to know what's even worth wanting.
Loving-kindness can sound incredibly sappy, but it's really just a way of paying attention. Sharon makes it simple.
One of the most prominent western meditation teachers talks about how to take gauzy concepts and operationalize them in your... more
This ain't daycare... Tough love and actionable insights on validation, gratitude, and self-alignment from the Peloton star. Plus, he shares... more
Gutman also discusses imposter syndrome, grief and his experience with psychedelics.
Being aware of the breath is a foundation of mindfulness. The goal is to gently return, with growing kindness, again... more
A preview episode of Body Electric, a special series from the TED Radio Hour: an interactive investigation into the relationship... more
She also roasts me mercilessly. This one's really fun.
Klein goes down the rabbit hole after learning she has a digital doppelgänger who has gone all in on conspiracies.
We’re all a little socially awkward. Learn to be gentle with yourself in stressful situations to reduce your social anxiety... more
Why she has spent years fearing she’s only pretending to be good at her work. (Co-interviewed by Dr. Bianca Harris,... more
How rethinking these often twee concepts can change your life and maybe the world.
You don’t have to slow down and sit to be mindful. You can be busy and get things done while... more
Wilkens talks about the stigma around substance abuse, potential alternatives to abstinence, and the role of meditation in recovery.
This one gets weird. We talk about quantum expressions of the universe, Duncan’s interest in God, and how all of... more
Everything good must come to an end. Noticing endings teaches us how to savor the good in life, and even... more
Dan sits down with his friend Kelly Corrigan at the Aspen Ideas Festival.
Feiler also discusses why we no longer live linear lives, letting go of the idea of having a career, and... more
These seven rules illustrate a middle path between completely stifling your emotions and bringing your whole self to the office.
Find freedom from obsessive loops of fear by getting grounded in the body, dropping the stories, and bringing some kindness... more
In this episode from The One You Feed podcast, Dan sits down with host Eric Zimmer and discusses his original... more
The office might be one of the most difficult places to not side with yourself, but it’s a concept that... more
Balancing happiness and ambition is a challenge, especially if you often define yourself by your work. Stolzoff covers why it’s... more
Mindfulness isn't about making your heart open. It's about feeling however you feel, respecting that, and sometimes, saying no.
We also cover: the I Ching, self-hatred, and how to engage in any kind of creative work without being overly... more
The art and science of “the open-air life.”
Get out of the trance of thinking and explore what it’s like to be more generous with your attention directly,... more
Mindfulness is a word that is in danger of becoming meaningless. In this episode, we dig into the meaning of... more
Gladwell On: the importance of flow states, why people should have a lifelong pursuit or practice, and how he personally... more
The scientific case for self-compassion and why it doesn’t have to lead to passivity, self absorption, or cheesiness.
Our busy lives rarely afford us time to reflect on what’s truly important. Remembering what matters most empowers us to... more
Mindfulness is a word that is in danger of becoming meaningless. In this episode, we dig into the meaning of mindfulness. how... more