Dan Harris on Meditation's Powerful Mental Health Benefits EP 424

Passion Struck with John R. Miles

John R. Miles

Mental Health, Alternative Health, Education, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness

4.7 • 779 Ratings

🗓️ 5 March 2024

⏱️ 54 minutes

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https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-book/ - Order a copy of my new book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today! Picked by the Next Big Idea Club as a must-read for 2024 and winner of the Best Business Minds book award.In this episode of Passion Struck, I interview Dan Harris, a former ABC News anchor and the driving force behind the transformative platform 10% Happier. Dan shares his personal journey from experiencing a panic attack on live television to discovering the benefits of meditation and mindfulness.Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://passionstruck.com/dan-harris-the-life-changing-power-of-meditation/ SponsorsBrought to you by Nom Nom: Go Right Now for 50% off your no-risk two week trial at Try Nom dot com slash PASSIONSTRUCK. https://trynom.com/passionstruck.Brought to you by Cozy Earth. Cozy Earth provided an exclusive offer for my listeners. 35% off site-wide when you use the code “PASSIONSTRUCK” at https://cozyearth.com/.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/PASSIONSTRUCK, and get on your way to being your best self.This episode is brought to you By Constant Contact: Helping the Small Stand Tall. Just go to Constant Contact dot com right now. So get going, and start GROWING your business today with a free trial at Constant Contact dot com.--► For information about advertisers and promo codes, go to: https://passionstruck.com/deals/Unlocking Inner Peace: How Meditation Changed Dan Harris's Mental Wellness JourneyDan Harris's journey from skepticism to advocacy for meditation underscores the transformative power of mindfulness in enhancing mental health and overall well-being. Through his insights and experiences, listeners are encouraged to explore the benefits of meditation and conscious engagement for personal growth and resilience.All things Dan Harris: https://www.tenpercent.com/Catch More of Passion Struck

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0:00.0	Coming up next on Passion Struck.
0:02.0	I picked this concept up from the Dollar Lama,
0:04.8	who I've had the great privilege to interview a few times.
0:08.0	He has this idea of wise selfishness,
0:11.2	which I really like because I don't love admitting this, but it's true,
0:14.0	and wired I find to be selfish. And that is one of the biggest flaws that I've worked on inside of myself.
0:20.8	And I just naturally go in that direction.
0:23.2	I don't think this is totally uncommon,
0:25.0	but it's a part of my mind that I've wrestled with a little bit.
0:29.0	And the Dalai Lama's argument is that we're all selfish, but there's a way to do it correctly.
0:34.9	There's a wise or enlightened self-interest and I think what you're describing fits that bill because if you can focus on what you're doing that's valuable to other people in my experience
0:47.2	It makes you less anxious and it improves the quality of your work and will likely I'm not guaranteeing this but it's
0:54.4	certainly what I've experienced personally make you more successful.
0:58.0	Welcome to Passion Struck. Hi I'm your host John R Miles and on the show
1:02.0	we decipher the secrets, tips, and guidance of the world's most
1:06.4	inspiring people and turn their wisdom into practical advice for you and those around you.
1:12.1	Our mission is to help you unlock the power of intentionality
1:16.7	so that you can become the best version of yourself.
1:19.8	If you're new to the show,
1:20.9	I offer advice and answer listener questions on Fridays. We have
1:25.2	long-form interviews the rest of the week with guests ranging from astronauts
1:29.7	to authors, CEOs, creators, innovators, scientists, military leaders, visionaries, and
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