Dan Harris
Mentioned in 44 analyzed podcast episodes across 9 shows
Former ABC News journalist and bestselling author who experienced a panic attack on live television in 2004, which catalyzed his adoption of mindfulness practices. He is the host and founder of the 10% Happier podcast and meditation app, where he interviews experts on meditation, Buddhism, anxiety reduction, and happiness. Podcasts feature him discussing his personal meditation journey and his work making mindfulness and meditation accessible to skeptics.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
10% Happier with Dan Harris · Apr 27, 2026
The Science of Regulating Your Nervous System | Dr. Kevin Tracey
“Podcast host conducting interview and providing personal context on depression and meditation practice”
10% Happier with Dan Harris · Apr 15, 2026
Top 10 Neuroscience-Backed Tips for a Stronger Brain | Wendy Suzuki and Amishi Jha
“Podcast host celebrating 10th anniversary; discusses personal financial stress and meditation practice”
10% Happier with Dan Harris · Apr 13, 2026
The Science of Talking: Boost Your Mood, Sharpen Your Mind, and Protect Against Dementia | Maryellen MacDonald
“Podcast host conducting the interview and sharing personal examples of applying talking principles”
10% Happier with Dan Harris · Apr 10, 2026
What To Do When Life Won't Let Up | Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren
“Episode host and moderator; discusses personal work stress, intention-setting practice, and FTBOAB tattoo”
10% Happier with Dan Harris · Apr 8, 2026
This Episode Will Calm Your Nervous System | Prentis Hemphill
“Podcast host and interviewer; shared personal experiences with meditation, anxiety, and parenting”
10% Happier with Dan Harris · Apr 1, 2026
Modern Life Is Designed to Leave You Empty. Here's the Antidote. | Arthur Brooks
“Podcast host conducting interview and sharing personal experiences with technology and meaning”
10% Happier with Dan Harris · Mar 27, 2026
Stop Trying to Become Someone New: Get Past Constant Comparison and Return to What Works For You | Sam Sanders
“Former ABC News anchor turned mindfulness expert discussing mental health, meditation, and pop culture”
10% Happier with Dan Harris · Mar 25, 2026
A Toolkit for a Noisy Mind: How John Green Manages Anxiety, Depression, and Intrusive Thoughts
“Podcast host and interviewer; creator of 10% with Dan Harris meditation app”
10% Happier with Dan Harris · Mar 23, 2026
Handling Difficult People, Healing Breakups, and the Science of Talking to Strangers | Shankar Vedantam
“Podcast host and meditation app creator; co-author of Even You Can Meditate audiobook”
10% Happier with Dan Harris · Mar 20, 2026
A Practice for Fidgeters, Restless Minds, and Anyone Who Hates Sitting Still | Meditation with Sebene Selassie
“Host of the podcast and co-author of 'Even You Can Meditate' audiobook; promotes new app and meditation challenge”
10% Happier with Dan Harris · Mar 18, 2026
Buddhist Monks On: Letting Go of Shame, The Opposite of Depression, and Dealing With Criticism | Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho
“Host of 10% Happier podcast; interviewer and meditation teacher discussing Buddhist practices with the monks.”
10% Happier with Dan Harris · Mar 16, 2026
The Science of Emotion Regulation: Strategies for When You're Anxious, Angry, or Comparing Yourself To Other | Marc Brackett, Ph.D
“Host of 10% Happier podcast; conducts interview and shares personal experiences with emotion regulation practices”
10% Happier with Dan Harris · Mar 13, 2026
Anderson Cooper and Michelle Obama: Navigating Grief, Making Loss Less Lonely, and How to Know the People You Love Before It's Too Late
“Host of 10% Happier podcast introducing the IMO episode and promoting meditation app and Audible audiobook”
10% Happier with Dan Harris · Mar 11, 2026
Five Ways to be Less Distracted | Shaila Catherine
“Host of 10% Happier podcast; co-author of 'Even You Can Meditate' audiobook with Sabine Selassie”
10% Happier with Dan Harris · Mar 9, 2026
The Neuroscience of Reducing Chronic Pain and Everyday Addictions | Eric Garland
“Host of 10% Happier podcast; conducted the interview and discussed his own meditation practice and app”
10% Happier with Dan Harris · Mar 6, 2026
How To Stop Getting Dragged Around By Your Anxieties, Thought Loops, and Insecurities | Sebene Selassie
“Host and co-author of 'Even You Can Meditate' audiobook; meditation practitioner and journalist”
10% Happier with Dan Harris · Mar 4, 2026
The Funniest Conversation You'll Ever Hear About Achieving Inner Peace | Pete Holmes
“Host of 10% Happier podcast; interviewer exploring Pete's spiritual practices and consciousness philosophy”
10% Happier with Dan Harris · Mar 2, 2026
Harvard Business School Professor on Building Trust, Reducing Regret, and the Underrated Power of Oversharing | Leslie John
“Podcast host conducting interview; shared personal experiences with panic attacks and emotional expression”
10% Happier with Dan Harris · Feb 27, 2026
A Four-Word Buddhist Teaching for Instant Calm and (Just Maybe) Lasting Peace | Bart van Melik
“Host of 10% Happier podcast and app, interviewing Bart van Melik about meditation and Buddhist philosophy”
10% Happier with Dan Harris · Feb 25, 2026
Michael Pollan On: Reducing Rumination, Reclaiming Your Attention From the Machines, and MDMA-Assisted Therapy
“Podcast host, meditation app creator, discussing personal panic disorder and MDMA-assisted therapy experience”
10% Happier with Dan Harris · Feb 23, 2026
How To Handle the Feeling of Never-Enough, Quiet the Comparing Mind, and Reduce Financial Anxiety | Morgan Housel
“Host of 10% Happier podcast; meditation teacher and author engaging in conversation about money anxiety”
10% Happier with Dan Harris · Feb 22, 2026
How To Increase Performance By Working At Your Edge -- Plus A Quick Hack For When Panic or Anxiety Swells
“Journalist, bestselling author, meditation teacher; had panic attack on live TV in 2004 that catalyzed his mindfulness practice”
10% Happier with Dan Harris · Feb 20, 2026
The Best Way To Feel Calm (Is to Not Try To Feel Calm)
“Host and meditation teacher; shares personal meditation practice experiences and leads live Q&A sessions for app subscribers”
10% Happier with Dan Harris · Feb 18, 2026
A Buddhist Antidote To Fear And Anxiety | Devin Berry
“Podcast host and meditation advocate; discusses personal experience with meta and skepticism-to-adoption journey”
10% Happier with Dan Harris · Feb 16, 2026
The Science of Happiness: Five Simple Strategies for Reducing Anxiety and Increasing Connection | Sonja Lyubomirsky and Harry Reis
“Host of 10% Happier podcast; conducting eight-year book project about love”
10% Happier with Dan Harris · Feb 15, 2026
How To Handle Constant Exhaustion (Without Blaming Yourself) | Jay Michaelson
“Host of 10% Happier podcast and app; frames exhaustion discussion and promotes meditation platform”
10% Happier with Dan Harris · Feb 13, 2026
How To Work With Insomnia, Pain, and Your Mom's Voice in Your Head | Jeff Warren
“Host and founder of 10% Happier app; shares personal experiences with insomnia, parental dementia care, and meditation practice”
The Daily Stoic · Feb 12, 2026
Do Not Delay | Dan Harris & Ryan Holiday on The Pursuit of Wisdom
“Guest host of 10% Happier podcast; discusses wisdom, Buddhism, and Stoicism in conversation with Ryan Holiday”
The Daily Beast Podcast · Feb 12, 2026
I Know the Secret of How to Cripple Trump
“Author of '110 Percent Happier'; quoted by Galloway on how action absorbs anxiety”
10% Happier with Dan Harris · Feb 11, 2026
Stoic Practices for Getting Rid of Mental Junk, Your Morning Routine, and Talking to the Dead | Ryan Holiday
“Podcast host, meditation app creator, and interviewer exploring wisdom practices and stoicism”
The Bobby Bones Show · Feb 9, 2026
MON PT 1: Bobby's Thoughts On Both Halftime Shows + Bobby Feud: Famous Jasons + Angry Lunchbox Pushed His Mom?!
“Author of '10% Happier' book featured in Audible sponsorship discussing meditation and mindfulness”
10% Happier with Dan Harris · Feb 8, 2026
This Quick Practice Will Make You Feel Lighter | Jay Michaelson
“Host of 10% Happier podcast; introduces the meditation practice and provides context about the app and teachers”
10% Happier with Dan Harris · Feb 6, 2026
How To Stop an Anxiety Spiral, The Best Protections Against Financial Ruin, and a Workaholic's Guide to Productivity (and Self-Care) | Andrew Ross Sorkin
“Podcast host, meditation advocate, author, and founder of 10% Happier app; interviewer of Sorkin”
10% Happier with Dan Harris · Feb 4, 2026
Three Buddhist Practices For Getting Your Sh*t Together | Vinny Ferraro
“Host of 10% Happier podcast; interviewer exploring Buddhist practices and personal meditation experience with Vinnie Ferraro”
10% Happier with Dan Harris · Feb 2, 2026
How a Simple Mindset Shift Can Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease and Improve Overall Health | Dr. Tara Narula
“Podcast host and meditation app creator interviewing Dr. Narula about resilience and health”
10% Happier with Dan Harris · Feb 1, 2026
How To Create Micro-Moments of Sanity No Matter What's Happening Today | Jay Michaelson
“Host of the podcast and creator of the 10% Happier app; referenced throughout as friend and colleague”
10% Happier with Dan Harris · Jan 30, 2026
George Saunders On: Getting Un-Stuck, Calming the Inner Critic, and Building Empathy Without Becoming a Chump
“Podcast host conducting interview and reflecting on how listening skills have improved through meditation coaching”
10% Happier with Dan Harris · Jan 28, 2026
How to Regulate Your Emotions and Mental Chatter When Bad Things Happen | Maya Shankar
“Podcast host conducting interview and sharing personal experiences with catastrophic thinking and anxiety”
10% Happier with Dan Harris · Jan 26, 2026
A Counterintuitive Strategy for Sharper Decision-Making, Stronger Performance, and a More Meaningful Life. | Daniel Pink
“Host of 10% Happier podcast conducting interview with Daniel Pink about regret research and strategies”
TED Radio Hour · Dec 5, 2025
Finding your bliss
“Former ABC News anchor; author of '10% Happier'; promotes meditation and loving-kindness practice for skeptics”
How to Be a Better Human · Dec 5, 2025
Pods Fight Poverty: Why Giving Money to Others Makes us Happier | from The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos
“Podcast host of 10% Happier; participant in Pods Fight Poverty collaborative campaign”
What's Your Problem? · Dec 2, 2025
How to Experience the Joy of Giving Right Now: A Giving Tuesday Special from The Happiness Lab
“Host of 10% Happier podcast; participating in Pods Fight Poverty collaborative campaign”
The Rich Roll Podcast · Nov 24, 2025
The Productivity Myth: Oliver Burkeman On Our Broken Relationship With Time, Embracing Our Limitations & Why More Isn’t Always Better
“Meditation podcast host who coined phrase 'daily-ish' for flexible commitment model versus rigid streaks”
Unexplainable · Sep 29, 2025
How to change your personality
“Author of '10% Happier' cited as example of achieving meaningful personality change through consistent meditation”