Dan Harris is the former ABC News anchor whose on-air panic attack transformed him from a skeptical journalist to a meditation teacher. We discuss his evolution beyond “10% Happier,” encounters with the Dalai Lama that challenged his worldview, and how meditation provides equanimity during life’s inevitable uncertainties. READ MORE👉🏾 http://bit.ly/richroll904 ✌🏼🌱 - Rich This Episode Is Brought To You By… Birch: For 20% OFF sitewide👉https://bit.ly/birchliving Bon Charge: Save 15% on my favorite wellness products👉 https://bit.ly/boncharge2025 Seed: Save 25% OFF your first order 👉 https://bit.ly/boncharge2025 Squarespace: Use code RICHROLL to save 10% off 👉 https://bit.ly/squarespace2025 Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/rrpsponsors LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/rrpitunes Spotify: http://bit.ly/rrpspotify Google: http://bit.ly/rrpgooglepods Meal Planner: http://meals.richroll.com Voicing Change Book: http://richroll.com/vc Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichRollPodcastClips Newsletter: http://bit.ly/rollcallemail CHAPTER 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:49 Panic Attack and its Aftermath 00:03:48 Success of '10% Happier' 00:04:22 Shifting Career Focus 00:07:16 Meditation Practice Evolution 00:08:53 Life Changes and Relocation 00:10:15 Myths Surrounding Meditation 00:12:10 Motivation and Ambition 00:14:21 Daily Intentions and Purpose 00:15:11 Cultural Identity and Skepticism 00:15:44 Meeting Influential Figures 00:17:06 The Best Compliment 00:18:23 Meditation as Science of the Mind 00:20:36 The Nature of Change 00:21:38 Mainstreaming of Meditation 00:22:55 Beyond Basic Benefits 00:25:05 Observing Emotions 00:27:48 Lineage of Wisdom 00:28:57 Freedom from Desire 00:30:04 AD BREAK 00:33:07 Misconceptions of Meditation 00:34:22 Developing a Relationship with the Mind 00:35:25 Non-Dualism and Reality 00:35:35 Understanding Non-Duality 00:36:45 Nature of Thoughts 00:37:41 Contemplative Practices 00:46:25 Mindfulness and Uncertainty 00:48:03 Action and Agency 00:49:51 Community Support 00:51:23 Motivation and Love 00:54:13 Compassionate Action 00:54:43 Fighting the Good Fight 00:55:15 Omnidirectional Compassion 00:57:20 Historical Leaders and Compassion 00:57:52 The Dalai Lama's Perspective 00:58:31 Experience with the Dalai Lama 00:59:30 Skepticism and Metaphysical Claims 01:00:30 The Power of Presence 01:01:41 Emotional Impact of Meeting the Dalai Lama 01:04:32 Sense of Awe and Wonder 01:04:49 Questioning Certainty 01:05:57 AD BREAK 01:10:57 Humor in Spiritual Practice 01:12:44 Mindfulness and Remembering 01:14:52 Personal Growth and Flaws 01:15:04 Parenting and Meditation 01:15:35 Teaching Meditation 01:18:34 Dan's Professional Evolution 01:19:23 Legal Process and Company Separation 01:19:44 Retirement from ABC News 01:21:34 Ownership of Podcast 01:22:31 Lessons from a Difficult Process 01:24:51 Understanding Perspectives 01:26:49 Hero's Journey Reflection 01:27:50 Gratitude Amidst Struggles 01:29:32 Building a New Platform 01:31:47 Institutional Media Challenges 01:32:48 The Media Business Model Crisis 01:33:50 Cable News Challenges 01:34:52 Creator Economy Emergence 01:35:02 Declining News Audiences 01:36:42 Impact of Audience Fragmentation 01:37:40 Existential Threat to Democracy 01:38:49 Future of Journalism 01:39:57 Thirst for Objective Information 01:41:31 Navigating Information Silos 01:42:38 Discussion on Non-partisan Newsletters 01:42:59 Reflections on Bias and Self-awareness 01:43:24 Analogies with Anti-smoking Campaigns 01:44:33 Takeaways on Meditation 01:45:01 Strategies for Forming Habits 01:46:51 Importance of Self-compassion in Habit Formation 01:47:49 Making Habits a Team Sport 01:48:39 Discussion on Guided Meditations 01:49:41 Closing Remarks CONNECT WITH RICH ✩ Website - http://richroll.com​ ✩ Rich Roll Podcast - https://richroll.com/all-episodes/ ✩ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richroll/ ✩ Twitter - https://twitter.com/richroll ✩ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/richrollfans ✩ Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/14443?oq=rich ✩ Memoir: Finding Ultra - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/finding-ultra/ ✩ Meals - http://meals.richroll.com​ ✩ Cook - The Plantpower Way - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-signed/ ✩ Italian! - The Plantpower Way: Italia - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-italia-signed/ ✩ Support - https://www.patreon.com/richroll FILMED AND EDITED BY DAN DRAKE https://www.dandrake333.com/ * * * * * NEW TO RICH? Hi I'm Rich Roll. I'm a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist. But mainly I'm a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles: http://bit.ly/otillonyt http://bit.ly/vegansglam I LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE: 2630 Conejo Spectrum St. Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 #richroll #richrollpodcast