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
“Pioneering researcher on expressive writing; mentioned as 'godfather of expressive writing'”
Self-talk and internal dialogue for focus and emotional regulationExpressive writing and journaling for mental health and emotional processingLearning science: encoding information through talking vs. passive listening
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On Purpose with Jay Shetty · Mar 6, 2026
6-Step Science-Backed Morning Reset (Boost Focus, Lower Stress & Improve Your Mood All Day!)
“Psychologist at University of Texas at Austin; foundational researcher on expressive writing and its health benefits”
Sleep inertia and snooze button neuroscienceCircadian rhythm regulation and light exposureCold water immersion and sympathetic nervous system activation
View Analysis10% Happier with Dan Harris · Mar 2, 2026
Harvard Business School Professor on Building Trust, Reducing Regret, and the Underrated Power of Oversharing | Leslie John
“Conducted landmark studies on health benefits of writing about thoughts and feelings, including HIV study”
Self-disclosure and vulnerability in professional relationshipsTrust-building through strategic revelationRumination, anxiety reduction, and physiological benefits of emotional expression
View Analysis10% Happier with Dan Harris · Jan 26, 2026
A Counterintuitive Strategy for Sharper Decision-Making, Stronger Performance, and a More Meaningful Life. | Daniel Pink
“Pioneering researcher on journaling and writing about negative emotions for therapeutic benefit”
Regret as adaptive emotion and decision-making toolFour core regret categories: foundation, boldness, moral, connectionSelf-compassion vs. self-criticism in high-achiever psychology
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