What Distraction Does to Your Brain—and How To Regain Cognitive Control | Adam Gazzaley
Distraction is making you anxious and sleepless. Here's how to fix it. Adam Gazzaley, M.D., Ph.D. is the David Dolby Distinguished Professor of Neurology, Physiology and Psychiatry, and Founder & Ex...
26 Touko 20251h 13min
A Simple Guided Meditation from Dan | Live from the Renegade Sangha
We asked not too long ago in the chat on our Substack community – which you can find at DanHarris.com – about what kinds of things you'd find useful as Friday bonus episodes, and one of the things we ...
23 Touko 202513min
Why Self-Hatred Makes No Sense | Matthew Brensilver
This episode explores a compelling Buddhist question: does self-hatred, or self-love, make sense if the self is an illusion? Matthew Brensilver, PhD, is a clinical social worker and experienced teache...
21 Touko 20251h 4min
That Feeling of "Always-Behind and Never-Enough"—Here's the Antidote | Ellen Hendriksen
How to beat perfectionism without lowering your standards. Dr. Ellen Hendriksen is a clinical psychologist who will help you calm your anxiety and be your authentic self. She serves on the faculty a...
19 Touko 20251h 6min
If You're Freaking Out About Politics | Bonus Episode with Dan
A few ideas for staying sane in insane times, regardless of your political leanings or who you voted for. Related episode: Joseph Goldstein On: Impermanence, Impersonality, And How To Use Mindfulnes...
16 Touko 202511min
How To Improve Critical Thinking, Embrace Uncertainty, and Stop Self-Censoring | Jenara Nerenberg
Plus how to speak up and challenge your own tribe, how to successfully engage with people you disagree with, and more. Jenara Nerenberg is a journalist and author. Her latest book is called Trust Yo...
14 Touko 20251h 7min
If It's Hysterical, It's Historical: The Liberating Power of Understanding Your Past | Dr. Orna Guralnik
On psychoanalysis, which we haven't talked about much on this show. Dr. Orna Guralnik is a psychoanalyst and writer. Her writing centers on the intersection of psychoanalysis, dissociation, and cult...
12 Touko 20251h 11min
