The Science of Sleep: Why You're up at 3AM — And Why Worrying About It Makes It Worse | Sara Mednick

The Science of Sleep: Why You're up at 3AM — And Why Worrying About It Makes It Worse | Sara Mednick

Sara Mednick is a cognitive neuroscientist at the University of California, Irvine, and the author of the book The Power of the Downstate [https://www.hachettego.com/titles/sara-c-mednick-phd/the-hidden-power-of-the-downstate/9781549136191/]. This episode is part of our month-long "Mental Health Reboot" series to mark Mental Health Awareness Month. This episode is from our archives. In this episode we talk about: * The nuances of napping * Dr. Mednick's definition of the "downstate" * Whether there are practices that can compensate for poor sleep * Why heart rate variability is an important measurement of health * Why sex is so helpful for sleep * And when to take melatonin to best effect 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: Rosetta Stone — Language learning that's immersive and intuitive. Ten Percent Happier listeners get 20% off a Rosetta Stone Sapphire subscription at https://www.rosettastone.com/happier [https://www.rosettastone.com/happier] Quo — The business communication system built so you never miss a call. Try free and get 20% off your first six months at https://www.quo.com/happier [https://www.quo.com/happier] To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris [https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]

The Science of Supplements: What Works, What's Hype, and What Could Actually Harm You | Dr. Mahtab Jafari

Creatine, melatonin, peptides, protein powders, green powders, probiotics, multivitamins, and much more: A pharmaceutical scientist breaks down the evidence and busts the myths. Dr. Mahtab Jafari [https://mahtabjafari.com/] is a Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at the University of California, Irvine, and the Founding Director of the UC Irvine Center for Healthspan Sciences. She is the author of the award-winning book, The Truth About Dietary Supplements: An Evidence- Based Guide to a Safer Medicine Cabinet [https://www.amazon.com/Truth-About-Dietary-Supplements-Evidence-Based/dp/1950043339]. In this episode we talk about: * Product quality, safety, and regulation * The most important thing to do before starting dietary supplements * Vitamins B, C, and D (and the multivitamin debate) * The research on amino acids and peptides * The truth behind sleep supplements * The efficacy of herbs, botanicals, and green powders * Heavy metal risk factors * Supplements for brain health and muscle growth * Probiotics and gut health 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: BetterHelp: Find support and have someone with you in therapy. Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/happier [https://betterhelp.com/happier]. Fast Growing Trees: Get 20% off your first purchase when using the code HAPPIER at checkout, fastgrowingtrees.com [http://fastgrowingtrees.com/]. Warby Parker: Buy one prescription pair and get 20% off any additional prescription pairs at warbyparker.com/happier [http://warbyparker.com/happier]. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris [https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris]

"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]