181: How Former News Anchor Dan Harris Became Happier After Having a Panic Attack in Front of Five Million Viewers

The Light Watkins Show

In today's episode, we're joined by the incredible Dan Harris, a former ABC news anchor, journalist, meditation advocate, and bestselling author. Through books like 10% Happier and Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics, as well as his 10% Happier app, Dan has made meditation accessible to the masses.
Join us as he unfolds his journey, recounting a fateful morning in June 2004 that led him to embrace meditation, how he found time to write a book amidst a busy life, and the backstory behind the title 10% Happier.
We explore thoughts on different terms including karma, destiny, reincarnation, and enlightenment, how he found his meditation teacher and the weight that relationship carries. If you want to hear more from Dan, including what he learned from the shocking results of a 360 Review, be sure to tune in now. Enjoy.

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1. 181: How Former News Anchor Dan Harris Became Happier After Having a Panic Attack in Front of Five Million Viewers (00:00:00)

2. Dan Harris (00:00:03)

3. Understanding Panic Attacks and Anxiety (00:05:34)

4. Finding Purpose, Passion, and Meditation (00:14:19)

5. Publishing Book (00:28:10)

6. From Skeptic to Meditation Advocate (00:34:15)

7. Exploring Enlightenment, Reincarnation, and Authenticity (00:44:30)

8. Balancing Positivity and Negativity in Life (00:52:53)

9. Personal Reflection and Career Pivot (01:03:45)

10. Creating Newsletter for Mental Health Awareness (01:09:52)