E153 - Dan Harris: How to Conquer the Voice in Your Head

Retired news journalist and bestselling author, Dan Harris, explores the journey of transforming the mind through meditation. After experiencing a transformative on-air panic attack in 2004, Dan embarked on a journey that led him from the high-pressure world of network news to the forefront of the mindfulness movement. Drawing from his own skepticism and personal struggles, Dan shares how meditation became a practical tool for taming the relentless voice in his head and cultivating real happiness. 

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0:00 Intro

2:56 10% Happier - Mindfulness for Everyone 

6:37 Going Deeper with Contemplative Practices

10:12 Combining Western Knowledge & Eastern Wisdom Traditions 

13:21 How Felt Experience Outweighs Intellect

18:55 Surrendering to Life’s Inherent Impermanence 

26:45 Relative vs Absolute Truth

30:39 Understanding the True Nature of Self

32:49 Working With Denser Emotions

36:25 Ad: Wix

37:30 How to Notice & Separate Yourself From Desire

42:30 Fueling Your Life From Love, Not Lack

47:38 Awakening & Meeting Spiritually Minded Individuals

59:03 The Importance of Laughter 

1:00:57 Where Mindfulness Industry Falls Short

1:06:00 The Future of Humanity is Community 

1:09:40 His Daily Meditation Practice 

1:15:53 Overcoming the Voice in Our Head

1:21:51 Conclusion

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