Wild Card with Rachel Martin Dan Harris
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Feb 19, 2026 
Dan Harris, journalist-turned-mindfulness teacher and author of 10% Happier, talks about long silent retreats and why solitude brings up buried feelings. He recalls moments of unexpected kindness and finding true peers after war reporting. He critiques optimization culture, shares a simple mindfulness prompt, and explains how small practices can reshape the mind.
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Finding My People In New York
- Dan recalls arriving in New York after war coverage and finding a friend group that finally made him feel embedded and understood.
Podcast Grew From Meditation To Life Skills
- Dan says the 10% Happier podcast evolved from meditation to broader life topics like sleep, exercise, and relationships.
Interrupt Anxiety With One Question
- Ask yourself "Is this useful?" to interrupt anxious spirals and switch from rumination to constructive thought.
