S1E5: 10% Happier by Dan Harris - Mindfulness, Skepticism & the Voice in Your Head
What if the key to feeling just a little bit better —calmer, clearer, kinder — isn’t found in fixing yourself, but in listening differently to the voice inside your head?
In this episode of Read, Reflect, Rise, Wils Struthers-Cooper explores the sharp, funny, and surprisingly soulful insights of Dan Harris, journalist, skeptic, and author of 10% Happier. From his infamous on-air panic attack to his reluctant journey into mindfulness, Dan’s story reminds us that you don’t have to be “zen” to benefit from presence — you just have to start noticing.
Wils reads a powerful excerpt from 10% Happier and leads a calming reflective practice to help you:
Plus: a custom affirmation to carry with you through your week.
Listen now to discover how mindfulness (even just a little) can change how you speak to yourself — and how you show up in the world.
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