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What it is, how beginners can get a taste, the dangers of striving, and whether tech can make it easier.
Dr. Matthew D. Sacchet, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor and the Director of the Meditation Research Program at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital (Mass General). Since 2012, he has authored more than 120 publications, presented more than 150 times at international, national, regional and local conferences and speaker series, and been cited more than 8,000 times.
In this episode we talk about:
What Matthew's learning about advanced states of meditation, and what they do to the brain What relevance advanced meditation might have for the rest of us How we might get a taste of these states ourselves Whether technology might ultimately help some of us advance more quickly The psychological risks of practicing deep end meditationRelated Episodes:
Dr. Richie Davidson, Daniel Goleman â Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain and Body Nirvana | Joseph Goldstein A Meditator in the Arena | Sam Harris Willoughby Britton, Jared Lindahl -- Does Meditation Have a Dark SideSign up for Danâs newsletter here
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Featuring a meditation teacher, author, professor, and dedicated experimenter with these molecules.
Jay Michaelson is a journalist, meditation teacher, rabbi, and professor of religious studies whose work for the last several years has been focused on psychedelics, meditation, and spirituality.
Jay is a field scholar at Emory Universityâs Center for Psychedelics and Spirituality, and a fellow at Harvard Law Schoolâs project on Psychedelic Use, Law, and Spiritual Experience. He is currently a visiting professor at Harvard Law School, teaching courses on psychedelics, law, and religion.
In this episode we talk about:
Everything you should know about psychedelics if youâre wondering whether to give them a try What the research shows thus far The differences among various compounds The overlap between meditation and psychedelics The difference between spirituality and healing The dizzying question of whether these medicines have a separate consciousness And moreRelated Episodes:
Psychedelics and Meditation | Michael Pollan - by DB - Dan Harris What to do About Eco-Anxiety | Jay MichaelsonSign up for Danâs newsletter here
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A node of sanity in these challenging times.
Bill Weir is Americaâs leading climate reporter. His new book is a celebration of our planet and human brilliance. It is a hopeful plea for communities to rally around nature, new ideas and each other, to create the kind of resilience that lasts generations.
In this episode we talk about:
How a hotter earth is increasingly changing our lives Why some experts say the climate issue is half physics, half psychology How to work with feelings like rage and despair Why so many of us look away from the climate crisis Why acceptance is not surrender And the utility of class psychological frameworks, including Maslowâs Hierarchy of Needs and Elisabeth KĂŒbler-Rossâ Five Stages of GriefRelated Episodes:
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One of my favorite episodes that weâve recorded in a long while.
Joseph Goldstein is a cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society and the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies, both in Barre, Massachusetts. He is the author of Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening, A Heart Full of Peace, One Dharma: The Emerging Western Buddhism, Insight Meditation and The Experience of Insight: A Simple and Direct Guide to Buddhist Meditation. Joseph has studied and practiced meditation since 1967 under the guidance of eminent teachers from India, Burma, and Tibet and he leads Insight Meditation retreats around the world.
This year, IMS printed a collection of Josephâs poetry, titled Dreamscapes of the Mind: Poems and Reflections. The book includes 21 poems and almost a dozen short verses.
We have made copies available for a suggested donation of $12 to support IMSâs Retreat Center scholarship fund (shipping to U.S. addresses only).
For a copy of Josephâs book, visit give.dharma.org/JGpoetry
In this episode we talk about:
Impermanence, impersonality, and the vast spaciousness of the mind Mortality How we can use mindfulness to be more creative Joseph reads one of his favorite poems (and a couple others) Thoughts on how to approach death What Joseph means by dreamscape of the mind Deep Dharma topics like Nirvana, rebirth, taking refuge and moreRelated Episodes:
Joseph Goldstein + Mark Epstein On: How To Handle Unwanted Experiences, How Not To Waste Your Suffering & The Overlap Between Buddhism + Therapy I Just Did A 10-Day Silent Meditation Retreat With Joseph Goldstein. Hereâs What I Learned Dr. Mark Epstein On: How To Transform Your Neuroses Into âLittle Shmoosâ Nirvana | Joseph GoldsteinSign up for Danâs newsletter here
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What confidence does to your brain, why it helps with anxiety, and how to get it if you don't already have it. Plus, the problem with overconfidence.
Ian Robertson is a Professor Emeritus in Psychology at Trinity College and was the founding director of Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience. He has written five books, the latest of which is called, How Confidence Works.
In this episode we talk about:
What confidence actually is How to boost confidence The dangers of overconfidence, and how to guard against it The role of anxiety and failure The "Oscar effectâ, and why winners tend to live longer How to reframe anxiety as excitement The role of gender, race, and class on confidence levels The importance of distancing yourself from confidence saboteurs And much moreRelated Episodes:
A Buddhist Recipe For Confidence | Ethan Nichtern Do You Feel Like an Imposter? | Dr. Valerie Young (Co-Interviewed by Danâs Wife, Bianca!)Sign up for Danâs newsletter here
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A candid, useful, and hilarious conversation.
Chodo Robert Campbell Sensei is a Zen teacher, bereavement specialist, grief counselor and a recognized leader for those suffering with the complexities of death & dying, aging, and sobriety. The educational non-profit he co-founded, the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care, touches thousands of lives every year through its numerous educational programs, contemplative retreats, and Soto Zen Buddhist practices. Chodo has been featured in the New York Times, PBS, CBS Sunday Morning and other media outlets.
Koshin Paley Ellison is an author, Zen teacher, Jungian psychotherapist, leader in contemplative care, and co-founder of an educational non-profit called the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care. His books, grounded in Buddhist wisdom and practice, have gained national attention. Through its numerous educational programs, contemplative retreats, and Soto Zen Buddhist practices, the New York Zen Center touches thousands of lives every year. Koshin has appeared on dozens of podcasts and his work has been featured in the New York Times, PBS, CBS Sunday Morning and other media outlets.
In this episode we talk about:
We get really real on the role of early childhood trauma and how that can show up in our relationships The importance of understanding your partnerâs operating manual and how to come up with rules of the road The role of humor in relationshipsâhow it can be used to successfully name the difficult parts of our partnerâs personalityâand how that can go wrong Why itâs important to do your own work outside of your relationshipâin therapy and meditation or whatever is useful to you And the value of learning to be uncomfortable⊠togetherRelated Episodes:
How (and Why) to Hug Your Inner Dragons | Richard Schwartz Escape From Zombieland | Koshin Paley Ellison The Surprising Power of âHealthy Embarrassmentâ | Koshin Paley Ellison The Art of Growing Up, Jerry Colonna Jerry Colonna, 'CEO Whisperer' and Reboot.io Founder - Dan Harris This Neurobiologist Wants You To Ask One Question To Reframe Anxiety, Depression, And Trauma | Dr. Bruce Perry (Co-Interviewed by Dan's Wife, Bianca!) The Anti-Diet | Evelyn TriboleSign up for Danâs newsletter here
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Why self-inquiry is the first ingredient to a healthy relationship.
Jillian Turecki is a renowned relationship coach, teacher, author, and host of the podcast, Jillian On Love. Fueled by an insatiable curiosity about what makes a relationship thrive, Jillian has helped thousands over the last 20 years through her teachings, courses, and writing to revolutionize their relationship with themselves so that they transform their romantic relationships.
In this episode we talk about:
The difference between lust and love How to make the idea of self love more than an empty clichĂ© How to be honest with your partner The myth of finding âthe oneâ How to be your best self even after youâve exited the honeymoon stage And why, if you want a successful relationship, you have to make peace with your parentsRelated Episodes:
#510. Me, a Love Story: How Being OK With Yourself Makes You Better at Everything | Sharon Salzberg #464. How to Keep Friendships From Imploding | Esther Perel Esther Perel on the One Thing That Will Improve the Quality of Your LifeSign up for Danâs newsletter here
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Data-driven, dharma-informed, Dan-tested strategies for improving relationships of all kinds.
In this episode we talk about:
The value of having platonic friends in addition to your spouse or partner A key communication skill that Dan picked up from the writer and researcher BrenĂ© Brown How humor can help your relationships â and how it can hurt A cognitive reframe from couples therapist Esther Perel How to manage conflict in a healthy way And one of Danâs favorite Saturday Night Live sketches: Man ParkSign up for Danâs newsletter here
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Practical strategies for managing our emotional lives.
Dr. Ethan Kross, author of the international bestseller Chatter, is one of the worldâs leading experts on emotion regulation. An award-winning professor in the University of Michiganâs top ranked Psychology Department and its Ross School of Business, he is the Director of the Emotion and Self-Control Laboratory.
In this episode we talk about:
What an emotion actually is The myth that we should only experience positive emotions Why sometimes avoidance is a smart strategy The six emotional "shifters" we can use to regulate our emotions The role of our senses How to use mental time travel to shift perspective And the role of our surroundings, relationships, and cultureRelated Episodes:
#365 The Voice in Your Head | Ethan Kross The Neuroscience Of: Emotional Regulation, Relationships, Body Image, And Intuition | Emma SeppĂ€lĂ€Sign up for Danâs newsletter here
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How your reliance on being liked, being comfortable, and being perfect is blocking you from making the change you want.
Dr. Rangan Chatterjee is one of the most influential doctors in the UK with over two decades of experience. He now hosts Europe's biggest health podcast, Feel Better, Live More, he is the author of 5 Sunday Times bestsellers, he regularly appears on BBC television, national radio and his TED talk, How To Make Disease Disappear, has almost 6 million views.
In this episode we talk about:
Why we have an overreliance on experts and perfection Barriers and solutions to long term change How to stop people pleasing (or become a âpeople pleaser in recoveryâ) Tips for neutralizing emotional discomfort and stress The "life is an escalator" myth, and our relationship with complaining How to adapt to adversity without feeding our bad habits Escaping the trap of busyness And much moreRelated Episodes:
Why Your Bad Habits (and Addictions) May Be Getting Worse - and How Mindfulness Can Help | Dr. Jud Brewer How To Actually Keep Your New Yearâs Resolutions | Dan Solo EpisodeSign up for Danâs newsletter here
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A Buddhist doctor/nun on how weâre all addicted to somethingâand how to reduce craving.
Sister Dang Nghiem, MD, (âSister Dâ) was born in 1968 in Vietnam during the Tet Offensive, the daughter of a Vietnamese mother and an American soldier. She lost her mother at the age of twelve and immigrated to the United States at the age of seventeen with her brother. Living in various foster homes, she learned English and went on to earn a medical degree from the University of California â San Francisco. After suffering further tragedy and loss, she quit her practice as a doctor to travel to Plum Village monastery in France founded by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, where she was ordained a nun in 2000, and given the name Dang Nghiem, which means adornment with nondiscrimination. She is the author of a memoir, Healing: A Womanâs Journey from Doctor to Nun (2010), and Mindfulness as Medicine: A Story of Healing and Spirit (2015).
This episode is part of our monthlong Do Life Better series.
We talk about:
Sister Dâs Buddhist version of the 12 step program, which is a combination of two canonical buddhist lists: the 4 Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path How willpower doesnât fit into the Buddhist path of understanding and working with addiction How to change addiction at its root Practical applications of mindfulness Self-compassion The importance of social support Her thoughts on our relationships to our phones And moreRelated Episodes:
Do Life Better This Episode Will Make You Stronger | Sister Dang Nghiem The Science Of Manifestation | James DotySign up for Danâs newsletter here
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How to use your innate mindfulness to turn the volume down, or even uproot, your everyday addictions.
Dr. Judson Brewer is the Director of Research and Innovation at the Mindfulness Center and professor in Behavioral and Social Sciences and Psychiatry at the Schools of Public Health & Medicine at Brown University. He is the author of several books, including The Craving Mind, Unwinding Anxiety, and The Hunger Habit.
This episode is part of our monthlong Do Life Better series.
We talk about:
Judâs definition of addiction The difference between the scientific view and the Buddhist view on addiction The buddhist concept of Dependent origination Dopamine and dopamine fasting A three gear plan for sticking to your resolutions Judsonâs disenchantment with the term âmindfulnessâ What we need to know about willpower The two types of stress â and its impact on our behavior What makes us resilient â and why it matters How community plays a role in making habit changes And finally, a friendly debate on whether there is such a thing as healthy anger?Related Episodes:
Do Life Better Get Fit Sanely The Anti-Diet | Evelyn Tribole The Science of Why You Eat When You're Not HungryâAnd How to Stop | Judson Brewer Modern Life Is Making You Sick, but It Doesn't Have To | Gabor MatĂ© Why We're All Suffering from Racial Trauma (Even White People) -- and How to Handle It | Resmaa Menakem I Just Went Through A Career Earthquake: This Is What's Next. How to Break Your Anxiety Habit | Judson BrewerSign up for Danâs newsletter here
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A podcast pioneer on failure, resilience, luck, work/life balance, and the power of questions.
Guy Raz has been instrumental in creating some of the most iconic podcasts in the world, including Wondery's How I Built This, Wow in the World and TED Radio Hour. The New York Times has described him as âone of the most popular podcasters in history.â
This episode is part of our monthlong Do Life Better series.
We talk about:
The challengeâand giftâof failure Getting comfortable with discomfort and risk The notion of luck The balance between your relationships and your work Why scale isnât always the answer Success vs. happiness And much moreRelated Episodes:
Do Life Better Sanely Ambitious #321 The Joy of Being Wrong | Adam Grant Rethinking Success | Mia BirdsongSign up for Danâs newsletter here
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How to be less stressed and more productive.
Nolitha Tsengiwe, a Dharma teacher and board member at Dharmagiri Retreat Center, in South Africa. She is also a graduate of Insight Meditation Society teacher training.
This episode is part of our monthlong Do Life Better series.
In this episode we talk about:
How to weave mindfulness into your day without requiring a big formal sit How to have healthy conflict in the workplace Our attempts to explain the ineffable And much moreRelated Episodes:
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Burnout is on the rise. Two experts show us how to combat it.
Dr. Kristin Neff is an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. She is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research, conducting the first empirical studies on self-compassion more than twenty years ago.
Christopher Germer is a clinical psychologist and lecturer on psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He also co-developed a highly impactful program called Mindful Self-Compassion, which has been taught to over 100,000 people across the world.
This episode is part of our monthlong Do Life Better series.
We talk about:
How to know if you are burnt out The three main symptoms of burnout, their causes, and their health consequences The three components of self-compassion and how they can help The inner critic and why we kick our own asses How to draw appropriate boundaries with your boss The difference between tender and fierce self-compassion Tools for dealing with perfectionism without letting go of high standardsRelated Episodes:
Do Life Better Sanely Ambitious Kryptonite for the Inner Critic | Kristin Neff #360 Self-Compassion Ainât Always Soft | Kristin Neff #310 The Scientific Case for Self-Compassion | Chris Germer For the Burned Out, Fried, and Exhausted | Emily & Amelia NagoskiSign up for Danâs newsletter here
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A candid conversation about money: How much is enough? How to find real security?
Sebene Selassie, an author and meditation teacher. She writes the popular newsletter Ancestors to Elements and her first book is called, You Belong.
Jeff Warren is also an author and meditation teacher. He writes the popular Substack newsletter Home Base and is the coauthor, along with me, of a book called Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics. And he is the co-host of the mind/bod adventure pod.
This episode is part of our monthlong Do Life Better series.
We talk about:
How much is enough The illusion of security The importance of being able to talk to your friends about this stuff The power of identifying your own money story, in other words, finding the point of origination for your own neuroses on the subjectRelated Episodes:
Do Life Better How to Avoid the Toilet Vortex of Anxiety | Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren How to Stay Calm No Matter Whatâs Happening | Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren Meditation Party: The âSh*t Is Fertilizerâ Edition | Sebene Selassie & Jeff Warren Meditation Party with Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren: Psychedelics, ADHD, Waking Up From Distraction, and Singing Without Being Self-Conscious Meditation Party: Magic, Mystery, Intuition, Tattoos, and Non-Efforting | Sebene Selassie and Jeff WarrenSign up for Danâs newsletter here
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A Wharton professor shares practical tips on increasing your financial security, and eradicating the taboo around financial conversations.
Dr. Wendy De La Rosa is an Assistant Professor at The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. She focuses on behavioral science to improve consumersâ financial well-being.
This episode is part of our monthlong Do Life Better series.
We talk about:
Psychological and technological tools for taking control of your finances How to get a handle on small frequent purchases The relationship between our environment and our finances Financial shame How our parents relationship with money impacts us as adults The G.I. Joe Fallacy, and the misconception that âknowing is half the battleâ when it comes to our financial health 10 financial questions to ask your romantic partner How to eliminate the taboo of financial conversations And much moreRelated Episodes:
Do Life Better 543. The Psychology of Money | Morgan Housel #402. How To Work Around Your Own Irrationality | Richard Thaler #345 How to Change Your Habits | Katy MilkmanSign up for Danâs newsletter here
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The science and dharma of mindful eating. How it can stop over eatingâand how to actually make the habit.
Brother PhĂĄp LÆ°u is an ordained monk in the Plum Village tradition started by Zen Master ThĂch Nháș„t HáșĄnh. Heâs worked with scientists at Dartmouth College and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health to develop research on the effect of Plum Village mindfulness practices on children.
This episode is part of our monthlong Do Life Better series.
We talk about:
The health benefits of mindful eating The line between moderation and restriction The five contemplations before eating The basic steps of mindful eating How to ensure mindful eating doesnât feel like a chore or burden Fasting and our culture's dysregulated relationship to food Mindful consumption in general The four nutriments And much moreRelated Episodes:
Do Life Better Get Fit Sanely The Anti-Diet | Evelyn Tribole The Science of Why You Eat When You're Not HungryâAnd How to Stop | Judson BrewerSign up for Danâs newsletter here
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What exercise does to your brainâand how to actually do it regularly.
Wendy Suzuki is a Professor of Neural Science and Psychology at New York University, where she is also the first Asian-American Dean of the College of Arts and Science. She is the author of two books, Good Anxiety and Healthy Brain, Happy Life.
This episode is part of our monthlong Do Life Better series.
We talk about:
How exercise not only enhances cognitive function but also protects against age-related cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases. The difference between cardio and strength training Whether it matters if you track your steps How to sustain your motivation to exercise And practical tips on how to start, restart or increase an exercise habit We also talk about the brain benefits of sleep, meditation, and healthy eating (with a detour into ways to counteract the potentially unhealthy obsession with being healthy) And finally, we talk about the counterintuitive benefits of anxietyRelated Episodes:
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Dan briefly whittles down his top 10 takeaways from the science of behavior change.
In this episode we talk about:
How our brainâs evolution for short-term survival makes long-term goals harder Picking the right goals Making it easy Leveraging fresh starts How to make goals a team sport The crucial role of mindfulness and self-compassionThis episode is part of our monthlong Do Life Better series.
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The Science of Making â And Keeping â New Yearâs Resolutions | Hal Hershfield
How To Change Your Habits | Katy Milkman
Why Your Bad Habits (And Addictions) May Be Getting Worse â And How Mindfulness Can Help | Dr. Jud Brewer
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