An Episode For The Over-Thinkers and The Stressed | Matthew Brensilver, Vinny Ferraro, Kaira Jewel Lingo

New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- The host of On Being shares lessons learned from 20 years of interviews, including: how to live with open questions, counterprogramming against your negativity bias, and getting over the God question. Krista Tippett is a Peabody Award-winning broadcaster, a National Humanities Medalist, and a New York Times bestselling author. She grew up in a small town in Oklahoma, attended Brown University, and became a journalist and diplomat in Cold War Berlin. After studying theology at Yale Divinity School in the early 1990s, Tippett launched Speaking of Faith — later On Being — as a weekly national public radio show in 2003. She has published three books: Becoming Wise: An Inquiry into the Mystery and Art of Living; Einstein’s God, drawn from her interviews at the intersection of science, medicine, and spiritual inquiry; and Speaking of Faith, a memoir of religion in our time. In this episode we talk about: Getting over the God question when it comes to contemplating religion Why Western culture has such a dearth of ways to talk about love Why she thinks the core of relationships is not about agreeing but about navigating differences Tuning into our generative agency Her definition of a wise life as distinct from a knowledgeable or accomplished on Why she believes it is as important to know what you love as it is to know what you hate Learning to love big open questions instead of rushing to answers Why the things we get paid to do may not define whether we're living a worthy life  And getting our intentions straight and then trying not to tie them too tightly to our goals Other Resources Mentioned: Krista Tippett’s TED Talk: 3 practices for a life of wisdom Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/krista-tippett

16 Okt 20231h 4min

New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- The difference between ADHD and human distractibility, and strategies for managing ADHD that can improve your focus, even if you don’t have it. Today’s guest is Dr. Mark Bertin, a developmental pediatrician who specializes in ADHD and developmental disorders. He’s the author of How Children Thrive, Mindful Parenting for ADHD, Mindfulness and Self-Compassion for Teen ADHD, and The Family ADHD Solution, which integrates mindfulness into pediatric care. For more information, please visit his website at www.developmentaldoctor.com. In this episode we talk about: The difference between ADD and ADHD, and the subcategories: hyperactive and inattentive. Whether ADHD is a new condition brought on by the distractions of a modern world, or one that’s always been around.  The difference between being human and distractible, and having ADHD. Strategies for managing ADHD that can be used even if you don’t have ADHD. Episodes Mentioned: Kryptonite for the Inner Critic | Kristin Neff Self Compassion Isn’t Always Soft | Kristin Neff The Scientific Case for Self Compassion | Chris Germer Join Dan: LIVE! Dan will be in upstate New York at the Troutbeck hotel on Sunday, November 17 — it's a Q and A and live guided meditation, and it's gonna be a great time. You can buy tickets and get more details here: https://troutbeck.com/culture/troutbeck-x-dan-harris/  Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/mark-bertin  Additional Resources: Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install

11 Okt 20231h 3min

New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Here's what might be preventing you from making better decisions and how to know what's even worth wanting. Shane Parrish is the entrepreneur and wisdom seeker behind Farnam Street and the host of The Knowledge Project Podcast. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller Clear Thinking: Turning Ordinary Moments into Extraordinary Results. In this episode we talk about: How to position yourself to make better decisions Shane’s decision making process The difference between decisions and choices Full Shownotes:https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/shane-parrish

9 Okt 20231h 8min

New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- One of the most prominent western meditation teachers talks about how to take gauzy concepts and operationalize them in your actual life. A towering figure in the meditation world, Sharon Salzberg is a prominent teacher & New York Times best-selling author. She has played a crucial role bringing mindfulness and lovingkindness practices to the West. Sharon co-founded the Insight Meditation Society (IMS) alongside Joseph Goldstein and Jack Kornfield and is the author of nine books, including Lovingkindness, Real Happiness, and the most recent Finding Your Way: Meditations, Thoughts, and Wisdom for Living an Authentic Life. Sharon lives in New York City and teaches around the world. In this episode we talk about: What Sharon means by “an authentic life” Learning to be your own BFF How the notion of self-love squares with the Buddhist notion of emptiness Why it can be harder to receive love and help than to give it Related Episodes: - Sharon Salzberg, “Real Love” - Losing Your Patience? Here’s How to Get It Back | Dr. Kate Sweeny, Dr. Sarah Schnitker, and Sharon Salzberg - How to Stay Politically Engaged Without Losing Your Mind | Sharon Salzberg - Sharon Salzberg Makes Me Feel Better - Sharon Salzberg On: Openness, Not Believing the Stories You Tell Yourself, and Why the Most Powerful Tools Often Seem Stupid at First Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/sharon-salzberg-finding-your-way

6 Okt 202350min

Hello my fellow suffering human beings! I’ve got something very special for you. My friend, Manoush Zomorodi – host of TED Radio Hour from NPR – has been working on a special series called Body Electric: an interactive investigation into the relationship between our technology and our bodies. Do you ever spend all day at a computer…and then, in the evening, you only have the energy to look at your phone or TV? Ever wondered what all that tech time is doing to your health?  In this series, you’ll hear how our bodies are adapting and changing to meet the demands of the Information Age…and what we can do to end this vicious cycle of type, tap, collapse. There’s even an interactive study you can sign up for!  Here’s the first episode. If you like what you hear, listen to Body Electric on the TED Radio Hour podcast from NPR.

6 Okt 202329min

New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- This ain't daycare... Tough love and actionable insights on validation, gratitude, and self-alignment from the Peloton star. Plus, he shares the most important words he's ever heard. Alex Toussaint, Peloton Instructor and Puma Athlete, is a titan of the fitness community sitting at the intersection of fitness, tech, music, sports, and entertainment. A hybrid of high-performance athlete and motivational coach, Alex is widely respected for his authenticity and positivity. His new book is called Activate Your Greatness. In this episode we talk about: Alex’s remarkable life story His thoughts on internal versus external validation What he means by “activate your greatness” The habits and practices he employs in service of his own greatness, including gratitude, self-alignment, and his “starting five” Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/alex-toussaint

4 Okt 202357min

New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Gutman also discusses imposter syndrome, grief and his experience with psychedelics.  Matt Gutman is ABC News’s chief national correspondent. A multi-award winning reporter, Gutman contributes regularly to World News Tonight with David Muir, 20/20, Good Morning America, and Nightline. He has reported from fifty countries across the globe and is the author of No Time to Panic: How I Curbed My Anxiety and Conquered a Lifetime of Panic Attacks and The Boys in the Cave: Deep Inside the Impossible Rescue in Thailand.   Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/matt-gutman

2 Okt 20231h 6min

New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- She also roasts me mercilessly. This one's really fun. Sarah Cooper is a writer and comedian who has over 3.3 million followers across social media. She is the author of the new book Foolish: Tales of Assimilation, Determination, and Humiliation. She is the star of the hit Netflix comedy special, Sarah Cooper: Everything’s Fine. Her current projects include Unfrosted, an upcoming Netflix comedy written by, directed by, and starring Jerry Seinfeld. In this episode we talk about: Perfectionism and impostor syndrome The relationship between loving your family and loving yourself Sarah’s viral President Trump lip synch videos Why it’s “nice to be in hell” How to move on from past mistakes Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/sarah-cooper

27 Sep 20231h 12min