A Wharton professor shares practical tips on increasing your financial security, and eradicating the taboo around financial conversations.

During major life transitions your emotional and mental world can kick into overdrive. Learn how to stay in the eye... more

The science and dharma of mindful eating. How it can stop over eating—and how to actually make the habit.

What exercise does to your brain—and how to actually do it regularly.

Explore letting your body's most natural habit take over, and enjoy the benefits this brings to any moment.

Dan briefly whittles down his top 10 takeaways from the science of behavior change.

Contemplating your own death can feel like a massive bummer at first, but there’s good news: how you react to... more

“Radical self-love” — what it is and how to do it.

Returning to the practice of equanimity keeps you both grounded and receptive, especially during times of turmoil and uncertainty.

Very few of us relish chaos and disruption, but they are facts of life, given the nonnegotiable nature of change.

Can mindfulness really pull you out of a spiral of self-judgment?

Equanimity: what it is, what it isn’t, and how to get it.

How not to take sh*t for granted.

Dan and Executive Producer, DJ Cashmere, pull back the curtain on what we do, how we do it—and what’s coming... more

How your blindspots hurt your decision-making— and how to fix it.

The upside of the often misunderstood "tribalism".

Bring an open minded curiosity to your big emotions and get to know yourself more fully, developing resilience to deal... more

A famed author and humorist takes a deep dive into grief (with Dr. Bianca Harris as co-host).

Smart strategies that emerged from a brutal year.

A journalist explores one of humanity’s most brutal and unavoidable experiences.

Learn to find a feeling of protection and trust during a downpour of stressful thoughts or overwhelm.

This scientist says that walking is one of the best things you can do for yourself. Here are some ways... more

Buddhist megastars in conversation.

How learning to apologize can upgrade your life.

Rest is natural and needed. Appreciate and embrace the mammalian seasonal shifts.

Practical tips for accessing the healthcare of nature no matter where you live.

A journalist-turned-Buddhist-nun shares six phrases – or mantras – to help keep your relationships on the rails.

A compendium of expert advice on handling all the complications — and pleasures — that the holiday season brings.

When you’re faced with a difficult situation, respond rather than react by slowing down, taking a breath, & observing what... more

Scientific evidence that spending time in nature has profound impacts on your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Radical strategies for the scarcity mindset.

Evidence from the guy who pioneered the science.

An alternative for people who have trouble meditating on the breath.

A crucial (and often misunderstood) concept in Buddhism: letting go.

What ancient Greeks and Romans figured out about stress reduction.

Discomfort with the unknown is a natural human response. This meditation will help you relax as you practice allowing the... more

How to get the practice into your molecules—not in some militaristic way, but in a way that feels easy and... more

How optimizing this skill can change your life – and the world.

Unraveling one of our main sources of unhappiness.

The Buddhist case — and toolkit — for “don’t-know mind.”

A Stanford innovation expert shares practical tips on future-proofing your mind.

Cultivating what’s good in us helps during times of both abundance and adversity. In fact, it’s when times are hard... more

Why the man behind “The 40-Year-Old Virgin” is a self-help junkie.

What you resist persists. Buddhist strategies for acceptance and equanimity.

“America's Government Teacher” has smart tips for staying calm in turbulent times.

Co-opt the feeling of boredom and use it as feedback, instead of just wanting it to go away.

Dan's guest appearance on Impolitic With John Heilemann

How to handle other people's anger—and the anger that their anger might trigger in you.

Tips for avoiding high conflict, from the woman who wrote the book on the subject.

A soothing meditation for moments when stress gets out of control. Take time for self-compassion by accompanying yourself with gentle... more

October 10th is World Mental Health Day - and to mark the event, Yale professor Dr Laurie Santos of The... more

This stuff can be done by anyone, anywhere, anytime.

Essential tools for strengthening your social health.

Without a good compass, it is hard to have a sense of direction. Our inner world is much the same—and... more

A deep dive on one of the thorniest and most destructive states of mind.

The CNN doc on how to keep the 3.5 pound organ between your ears sharp and healthy.

This practice is an opportunity to take a break from *thinking* about frustration and feel a little bit of balance,... more

Bringing you an episode of Good Inside with Dr. Becky Kennedy.

Tara Brach Has A Counterintuitive Strategy For Navigating Tumultuous Times

The connection between your psychology and your health, and how to work with it.

Start focused on what's truly important. When you pause to remember the big picture, your day can move forward grounded... more

A wide ranging, sometimes raw, sometimes hilarious conversation with a new friend of mine.

Dan pulls back the curtain on a meditation retreat.

A research backed plan for fighting habituation.

Recorded live at the Omega Institute, Dan leads us through a loving-kindness meditation, followed by discussion with retreat co-leaders Jeff... more

We also talk about: whether it is possible to be a failed meditator; grief versus mourning; and meditation tips for... more

In which Dan gets candid about a major life struggle, the practical takeaways, and a big new project.

This Stanford psychologist has evidence that being a cynic is bad for your health, and offers a non-corny alternative.

Recorded live at the Omega Institute, Jeff guides us through two different approaches to being attentive to our experience —... more

We all know that change is inevitable and impermanence is non-negotiable. But somehow it can feel surprising, maybe even wrong,... more

Cognitive scientist Maya Shankar talks about how to get comfortable with uncertainty in an ever-changing world.

This is the first time you’ve ever been here, now. Pascal invites you to discover the vivid and mysterious experience... more

Cultivating resilience in the face of whatever comes up.

Smart and practical strategies for living, in Maria's words, wonder-smitten by reality.

A busy city is an ideal place to cultivate loving-kindness and powerfully connect to those around you while you’re out... more

There’s a great podcast we want to introduce you to today, hosted by our friend Rachel Martin at NPR. It’s... more

The radio stalwart addresses life’s biggest questions

Lessons learned from the psychiatric hospital

Dan dweebs out with a dad rock icon.

This multi-hyphenate opens up about his four pillars of health and success

Don’t be fooled by the bubbly public persona.

Our inner critics are sticky and painful. Practice radical kindness and self-compassion to reprogram harmful self-talk habits.

A personal program for working with election-induced anxiety.

A (surprisingly) practical and fascinating conversation.

A Harvard professor on how to elevate everyday activities in order to lift your mood, improve your relationships and rise... more

When you’re spiraling with intense emotions, here’s a practice to help pick you up off the bathroom floor.

The two practices that helped turn this self described scowling, sarcastic skeptic into an expert meditator

Six practical steps to harness the full power of your mind.

Watching things come and go helps weaken obsessive cravings both in meditation and in our lives.

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.