Dan Harris
Mentioned in 42 analyzed podcast episodes across 9 shows
A journalist and former ABC News anchor who experienced a panic attack on live television in 2004, catalyzing his adoption of meditation and mindfulness practices. He is best known as the host and creator of the 10% Happier podcast and meditation app, where he interviews guests about anxiety reduction, mental health, and Buddhist philosophy while sharing his own meditation journey. His bestselling book "10% Happier" promotes meditation and mindfulness as accessible practices for skeptics seeking calm and inner peace.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
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”