"What's the Point?" – A Simple Answer to Life's Biggest Question | Lili Taylor

"What's the Point?" – A Simple Answer to Life's Biggest Question | Lili Taylor

Escaping the productivity trap, silencing the inner nihilist, and finding awe in the most ordinary places. Lili Taylor is an award-winning movie, television, and theater actor. In the birding world, Lili is a board member of the National Audubon Society, the American Birding Association, and the New York City Bird Alliance. In this episode we talk about: * Why humans are hardwired to connect with nature * What it means to "pay attention" * The role of listening and investigation * Antidotes to hopelessness * How to overcome obstacles in your meditation practice * Practical nature tips for city dwellers * The liberating concept of "autotelic" activities Related Episodes: * This Scientist Says One Emotion Might Be the Key to Happiness. Can You Guess What It Is? [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-scientist-says-one-emotion-might-be-the-key-to/id1087147821?i=1000590657863] * The Science Of How Nature Changes Your Brain—From Sleep To Cognition To Your Nervous System [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-science-of-how-nature-changes-your-brain-from/id1087147821?i=1000676848223] * The Science Of Walking [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-science-of-walking-the-benefits-of/id1087147821?i=1000677128486] Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here [https://app.danharris.com/membership] Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here [http://www.danharris.com/] Follow Dan on social: Instagram [https://bit.ly/3tGigG5], TikTok [https://bit.ly/3FOA84J] Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [https://bit.ly/3FybRzD] Additional Resources: * Turning to Birds [https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/743576/turning-to-birds-by-lili-taylor/] * Turning to Birds on Substack [https://substack.com/@turningtobirds?r=2oqk0d&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profile] * A Pocket Guide to Pigeon Watching [https://www.amazon.com/Pocket-Guide-Pigeon-Watching-Misunderstood/dp/1523511346] * The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32558705/] Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here. [https://www.92ny.org/event/dan-harris-with-allison-gilbert] Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here [https://www.eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party], or sign up to livestream here [https://www.eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party-livestream]! This episode is sponsored by: Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/HAPPIER [http://square.com/go/HAPPIER]. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris [https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]

The Easy, Simple Fix for Exhaustion, Foggy Brain, and Back Pain | Manoush Zomorodi

Manoush Zomorodi [https://www.manoushz.com/] is an award-winning journalist, bestselling author, and host of NPR's "TED Radio Hour, [https://www.ted.com/pages/ted-radio-hour]" where she explores fascinating ideas with the world's greatest thinkers. She is the author of a new book called BODY ELECTRIC: The Hidden Health Costs of the Digital Age and New Science to Reclaim Your Well-Being [https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250411204/bodyelectric/]. You can also subscribe to her newsletter, Manoush Minutes [https://www.manoushz.com/newsletter]. In this episode we talk about: * What constant screen time is doing to your brain and body * Why feeling tired all the time might not be what you think * A simple shift that could boost your energy and focus * The hidden ways tech is messing with your physical health * What you're missing when you ignore your body's signals * Why more productivity hacks might actually backfire * Small changes that could make a big difference in how you feel Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here. [https://www.92ny.org/event/dan-harris-with-allison-gilbert] Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here [https://www.eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party], or sign up to livestream here [https://www.eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party-livestream]! Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here [https://app.danharris.com/membership] Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here [http://www.danharris.com/] Follow Dan on social: Instagram [https://bit.ly/3tGigG5], TikTok [https://bit.ly/3FOA84J] Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [https://bit.ly/3FybRzD] This episode is sponsored by: BetterHelp: Find support and have someone with you in therapy. Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/happier [https://betterhelp.com/happier]. Wix: Ready to create your website? Go to Wix.com/Harmony [https://wix.com/harmony]. Fatty15: You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription starter kit by going to fatty15.com/happier [https://fatty15.com/happier] and using the code HAPPIER at checkout.

Stressed, Stuck, and Overthinking? Here's the Science of Moving Forward | Ranjay Gulati

A Harvard professor on the nine evidence-based tools for acting decisively when fear and uncertainty are telling you to do nothing. Ranjay Gulati [https://ranjaygulati.com/] is the Paul R. Lawrence MBA Class of 1942 Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. His pioneering work focuses on unlocking organizational and individual potential—embracing courage, nurturing purpose-driven leaders, driving growth, and transforming businesses. He is the author of Deep Purpose [https://www.harpercollins.com/products/deep-purpose-ranjay-gulati?variant=39344471179298] and How to be Bold [https://www.amazon.com/How-Be-Bold-Surprising-Everyday/dp/0063394812]. In this episode we talk about: * The difference between courage and recklessness * How to accept your fears without being controlled by them * Tools for remaining calm in the face of a disaster * How to find your moral anchors * The importance of having a support squad * How to inculcate courage into your family, workplace, and friend group Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here [https://app.danharris.com/membership] Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here [http://www.danharris.com/] Follow Dan on social: Instagram [https://bit.ly/3tGigG5], TikTok [https://bit.ly/3FOA84J] Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [https://bit.ly/3FybRzD] Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here. [https://www.92ny.org/event/dan-harris-with-allison-gilbert] Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here [https://www.eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party], or sign up to livestream here [https://www.eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party-livestream]! This episode is sponsored by: LinkedIn: Spend $250 on your first campaign on LinkedIn ads and get a $250 credit for the next one. Just go to LinkedIn.com/happier [https://linkedin.com/happier]. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris [https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]

The Voice in Your Head Doesn't Have to Ruin Everything | Rachel Martin and Dan Harris

Practical advice for handling anxiety, envy, and that feeling that you're a bad person. What happens when a deck of cards controls the conversation? On Wild Card [https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510379/wild-card-with-rachel-martin], hosted by Rachel Martin, that's the whole idea — and when Dan sat down as a guest, the cards led somewhere genuinely interesting. In this episode: why Dan keeps going on silent meditation retreats even though loneliness is the hardest part; what finally made him delete Instagram; the "good-ish" concept that unlocked a new relationship with self-criticism; and a deep dive into the Buddhist take on the soul — which turns out to be a lot more useful than it sounds. Wild Card is produced by NPR. Join Dan's online community here [http://www.danharris.com] Follow Dan on social: Instagram [https://bit.ly/3tGigG5], TikTok [https://bit.ly/3FOA84J] Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [https://bit.ly/3FybRzD] Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here. [https://www.92ny.org/event/dan-harris-with-allison-gilbert]Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here [https://www.eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party], or sign up to livestream here [https://www.eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party-livestream]! To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris [https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]

Are You Living a Good Life? | James Patterson and Patrick Leddin

Most people hesitate before answering. This episode is about what to do with that hesitation. James Patterson [https://www.jamespatterson.com/landing-page/james-patterson-home/] is the most popular storyteller of our time and has written more than 200 novels since 1976. Patrick Leddin [https://patrickleddin.com/], PhD, is the author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller The 5‑Week Leadership Challenge: 35 Action Steps to Become the Leader You Were Meant to Be. [https://www.amazon.com/Five-Week-Leadership-Challenge-Action-Become/dp/1400225302] In this episode we talk about: * Why we're living in an "age of disruption" * The five-step positive disruptor loop * The one question to ask yourself when trying to identify your purpose * And how disruption can improve your work, your relationships, and your family Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here [https://app.danharris.com/membership] Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here [http://www.danharris.com] Follow Dan on social: Instagram [https://bit.ly/3tGigG5], TikTok [https://bit.ly/3FOA84J] Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [https://bit.ly/3FybRzD] Additional Resources: * Disrupt Everything—and Win: Take Control of Your Future [https://www.amazon.com/Disrupt-Everything_and-Win-Control-Future/dp/031659394X] * Judge Stone: A Novel [https://www.amazon.com/Judge-Stone-Novel-James-Patterson/dp/0316579831] (with Viola Davis) Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here. [https://www.92ny.org/event/dan-harris-with-allison-gilbert] Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here [https://www.eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party], or sign up to livestream here [https://www.eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party-livestream]! To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris [https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris] This episode is sponsored by: BetterHelp — Online therapy, matched to your needs. Get 10% off your first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/happier [https://www.betterhelp.com/happier] Wix — Build a fully functional website with AI in minutes at https://www.wix.com/harmony [https://www.wix.com/harmony]