10% Happier with Dan Harris How a Simple Mindset Shift Can Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease and Improve Overall Health | Dr. Tara Narula
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Feb 2, 2026 
Dr. Tara Narula, board-certified cardiologist and ABC News Chief Medical Correspondent, explains resilience as a mindset that reshapes recovery and long-term health. She covers mind–body links, why acceptance and flexible thinking matter, practical tools like mindfulness and CBT, the role of sleep, exercise, connection, small acts of kindness, and how purpose, hope, and identity shifts support healing.
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A Card That Changed A Medical Student
- Tara lost partial vision in medical school and used her mother's card with the serenity prayer to reframe fear.
- That acceptance allowed her to finish training and continue her career.
Use Stepwise Exposure For Health Anxiety
- Face health fears with stepwise exposure rather than avoidance; take baby steps back into valued activities.
- Use therapy to identify triggers and build graded re-exposure plans.
Brother Relearned Hunting Step By Step
- Tara's brother feared returning to hunting after a heart attack but used graded exposure to regain confidence.
- He slowly re-engaged near medical access and eventually resumed activities he loved.
