Can a Psychic Medium Improve Your Life? Wrestling With the Balance Between Open-Mindedness and Skepticism

Why are many of Dan’s favorite meditation teachers consulting a clairvoyant? A special collaboration with Search Engine.   Related Episodes: The Science of Training Your Attention | Dr. Amishi Jha The Art and Science of Compassion: Thupten Jinpa Compassion Is the Ultimate Tool for the Truly Ambitious | Paul Gilbert The Science Of Manifestation: Can This Stanford Neuroscientist Convince A Skeptical Dan To Give It A Shot? | Dr. James R. Doty The Zen of Therapy | Dr. Mark Epstein Additional Resources:  Search Engine podcast Starter playlist of Search Engine favorite episodes Psychic medium Laura Lynne Jackson Join Dan’s online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  

We asked listeners to tell us about some of their favorite episodes from our Get Fit Sanely series, and we’ll be bringing you some excerpts of those episodes on Fridays this month. Today, we’re hearing from listener Shannon who made a change in her eating routine after hearing our episode with Br. Chan Pháp Lưu from Plum Village. Related Episodes: Rewire Your Relationship To Food | Brother Pháp Lưu How to Take Care of Your Body Without Losing Your Mind Join Dan’s online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris.  

How to overcome inertia and research-backed plans that actually work. Dr. Gary G. Bennett is Dean of the Trinity College of Arts & Sciences at Duke University.  He is also a professor of psychology & neuroscience, global health, medicine, and nursing, and is the founding director of the Duke Digital Health Science Center. T. Morgan Dixon is the founder and CEO of Girl Trek, the largest health movement in America for Black women– with over one million members.  This episode originally aired in June 2024 – and it’s part of our Get Fit Sanely series. In this episode we talk about: The two important questions to ask yourself in order to get out of bed in the morning Techniques to help you find your “why” Ways to combat the “three deadly i”s The power of community – and how to find one How to track your fitness and wellbeing And much more Paid subscribers of DanHarris.com will have exclusive access to a set of all-new guided meditations, led by friend of the show Cara Lai, customized to accompany each episode of the Get Fit Sanely series. We're super excited to offer a way to help you put the ideas from the episodes into practice. Learn all about it here.   Related Episodes: Get Fit Sanely: the podcast playlist The Dharma of Harriett Tubman | Spring Washam    Join Dan’s online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   Additional Resources: System Catalysts episode with Morgan and Dr. Bennett   To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris.  

You’re getting the wrong kind of stress. Here’s how to change that. Jeff Krasno is the co-founder and CEO of Commune, a masterclass platform for personal and societal well-being, and co-creator of Wanderlust, a global series of wellness events. He hosts the Commune podcast and his new book is called Good Stress: The Benefits of Doing Hard Things.  In this episode we talk about: Practical strategies for bringing “good stress” into your life Fasting Communication techniques And much more Paid subscribers of DanHarris.com will have exclusive access to a set of all-new guided meditations, led by friend of the show Cara Lai, customized to accompany each episode of the Get Fit Sanely series. We're super excited to offer a way to help you put the ideas from the episodes into practice. Learn all about it here. Related Episodes: How To Take Care of Your Body Without Losing Your Mind Get Fit Sanely: the podcast playlist Join Dan’s online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris      

Our guest argues that looking back on those who came before us can help us understand who we are and why we do the things we do. Plus, a very special request from Dan. Spring Washam is a well-known teacher, author, and visionary leader based in Oakland, California. She is the author of A Fierce Heart: Finding Strength, Courage and Wisdom in Any Moment and her newest book, The Spirit of Harriet Tubman: Awakening from the Underground. Spring is considered a pioneer in bringing mindfulness-based meditation practices to diverse communities. She is one of the founding teachers at the East Bay Meditation Center, located in downtown Oakland, CA and has practiced and studied Buddhist philosophy in both the Theravada and Tibetan schools of Buddhism since 1999. In this episode we talk about: How Spring came to write about Harriet Tubman’s life Her work with plant medicine and the shamanic tradition The dream and the “conversations” Spring had with Tubman Why we are all so interested in ancestry How we can deepen our relationship with our ancestors Family Constellation Therapy as a modality for doing ancestry work Spring’s own family history Why she is still processing the experience of writing her book about Harriet Tubman What she means by the “inner underground railroad” and how it is alive today And, how, in the inner underground railroad, freedom equates to nirvana  Content Warning: mentions of suicide This episode originally aired in February 2023, and we’re re-airing it today for two reasons: first, because it’s awesome; and second, because Spring needs help.  A few months ago, Spring was hit by a delivery truck while crossing the street in Atlanta. She suffered extensive injuries and has been largely unable to work since then. As a result, she's been experiencing some financial distress between her mounting medical bills and her inability to be fully employed.  We’ve teamed up with the meditation teachers Jack Kornfield and Trudy Goodman to start a GoFundMe page to help Spring raise a little bit of money. Jack, Trudy and Dan have all contributed. If you can make a contribution, please do. No amount is too small.  You can find the GoFundMe here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-spring-washams-healing-journey   Related Episodes: The Dharma of Harriet Tubman | Spring Washam Spring Washam, ‘What Was Creating All This Suffering?’ Everything You Wanted To Know About Meditation Retreats But Were Afraid To Ask | Spring Washam (And Dan’s Close Friend, Zev Borow)   Join Dan’s online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris.  

We asked listeners to tell us about some of their favorite episodes from our Get Fit Sanely series, and we’ll be bringing you some excerpts of those episodes on Fridays this month. Today, we’re hearing from listener Abby, who experienced a game-changing moment in our episode on mobility with Kelly and Juliet Starrett. Paid subscribers of DanHarris.com will have exclusive access to a set of all-new guided meditations, led by friend of the show Cara Lai, customized to accompany each episode of the Get Fit Sanely series. We're super excited to offer a way to help you put the ideas from the episodes into practice. Learn all about it here.   Related Episodes: An Owner’s Manual for Your Body | Juliet and Kelly Starrett How To Take Care of Your Body Without Losing Your Mind Get Fit Sanely: the podcast playlist Join Dan’s online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  

What muscles are for, how to get them, and why it’s never too late to start building them. Bonnie Tsui is a longtime contributor to The New York Times and the bestselling author of Why We Swim, a New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice and a Time magazine and NPR Best Book of the Year. Her work has been recognized and supported by Harvard University, the National Press Foundation, the Mesa Refuge, and the Best American Essays series. Her newest book is called On Muscle. This episode is part of our ongoing Get Fit Sanely series.    In this episode we talk about: The connection between our muscles and mental health  The many benefits of strength training  How society, culture, and history have shaped the way we think about beauty standards and strength  Misconceptions about the six-pack  Running as a tool for healing  The psychological impact of realizing your own physical potential  The symbolism and science of the push-up  The connection between our muscles and our longevity Practical advice for beginning strength training And food habits that supports muscle growth   Paid subscribers of DanHarris.com will have exclusive access to a set of all-new guided meditations, led by friend of the show Cara Lai, customized to accompany each episode of the Get Fit Sanely series. We're super excited to offer a way to help you put the ideas from the episodes into practice. Learn all about it here.   Join Dan’s online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris.  

Why it matters for mental health; how to make improvements without succumbing to snake oil; and why you should be looking at your poop.   Dr. Robynne Chutkan is a board certified gastroenterologist and the author of the four books Gutbliss, The Microbiome Solution, The Bloat Cure, and The Anti-Viral Gut. She’s also the host of The Gutbliss Podcast.   Paid subscribers of DanHarris.com will have exclusive access to a set of all-new guided meditations, led by friend of the show Cara Lai, customized to accompany each episode of the Get Fit Sanely series. We're super excited to offer a way to help you put the ideas from the episodes into practice. Learn all about it here. In this episode we talk about: The relationship between gut health and mental health The microbiome, why it’s important, and how you can view the microbiome through a Buddhist lens A crash course on the digestive system How to navigate the snake oil – and why some supplements you are taking could be making your gut worse  We go deep on acid reflux  The downsides of chewing gum Distinguishing belly fat vs bloat Why not all gas is bad Related Episodes: Your Brain on Food | Dr. Uma Naidoo The Science Of How Nature Changes Your Brain—From Sleep To Cognition To Your Nervous System | Dacher Keltner How To Get The Physiological And Psychological Benefits Of Nature If You Don’t Live Near Nature | Dacher Keltner The Science Of Walking: The Benefits Of Walking In Nature, Walking Meetings, And Walking Meditation | Dacher Keltner I Just Went Through A Career Earthquake. Here’s What I Learned About Anger, Insomnia, And Bouncing Back | Dan Harris Behind The Scenes Of The 10% Happier Podcast + A Sneak Preview Of Something Big How To Be Sanely Ambitious | Behind the Scenes with Dan and DJ Join Dan’s online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris

We asked listeners to tell us about some of their favorite episodes from our Get Fit Sanely series, and we’ll be bringing you some excerpts of those episodes on Fridays this month. Today, we’re hearing from listener Traci who was introduced to the transformative concept of intuitive eating through our episode with dietician Christy Harrison.  Paid subscribers of DanHarris.com will have exclusive access to a set of all-new guided meditations, led by friend of the show Cara Lai, customized to accompany each episode of the Get Fit Sanely series. We're super excited to offer a way to help you put the ideas from the episodes into practice. Learn all about it here. How To Embrace the Anti-Diet | Christy Harrison The Anti-Diet | Evelyn Tribole How To Take Care of Your Body Without Losing Your Mind Get Fit Sanely: the podcast playlist Join Dan’s online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  

A roadmap for a more balanced life. Claudia Hammond is an award-winning broadcaster, author, and psychology lecturer. In her work she shares the ways that psychological and medical research can help us in our everyday lives, whether through radio, TV, podcasts, public events or books.  This episode is part of our ongoing Get Fit Sanely series.    In this episode we talk about: How to define rest The health risks of fatigue  Why your rest is more effective if you don’t feel guilty about it Why watching TV is so restful (in moderation)  Why taking breaks shouldn’t be considered a reward  How to create your own personal prescription for rest Why a "resting state" for the brain is actually quite active The restful act of daydreaming (when it doesn’t lead to ruminating)  Heat therapies for reduced cortisol levels Why some forms of movement and exercise can be restful The #1 most restful activity based on her research And practical advice for incorporating more rest into your busy life   Paid subscribers of DanHarris.com will have exclusive access to a set of all-new guided meditations, led by friend of the show Cara Lai, customized to accompany each episode of the Get Fit Sanely series. We're super excited to offer a way to help you put the ideas from the episodes into practice. Learn all about it here.   Related Episodes: Get Fit Sanely: the podcast playlist Neuroaesthetics: How Art Can Improve and Extend Your Life | Ivy Ross and Susan Magsamen   Join Dan’s online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   Additional Resources:  The Art of Rest The Keys to Kindness Healthcheck All in the Mind   To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris.