Thank you for hosting heartfelt, genuine conversation on various topics. The way you continue to integrate mindfulness practices is inspiring!

Thank you for showing that even the “mean Aunt Kate”s amongst us can practice loving kindness. So helpful to know that other people have the same questions and concerns.

I have respected the work of Dan Harris and the mission of this podcast for years. While the amount of advertising has alway been off putting to me I understand the need to make a living. But after listening to Dan Harris personally give a long glowing plug for AirBnB today I can’t continue to take this podcast seriously. It’s no secret that AirBnB billionaire co-founder Joe Gebbia supports MAGA. Promoting his business at this moment in history feels incredibly hypocritical and disingenuous on the part of Dan Harris.

I first became acquainted with Dan’s work years ago after reading his book 10% Happier. I loved the premise of the book, which was that mindfulness could provide us with noticeable benefits without over promising. I was a faithful user of the corresponding app for many years and was initially devastated when I heard Dan was leaving the app. But I realized that I actually didn’t particularly enjoy using the app anymore, and until then could not put my finger on why. After he departed, I decided to give the app a good faith chance, but ultimately canceled my subscription because I hate what his prior partners have done to it. I am glad that as of March one he is effectively fully separated from the Happier app because it is a shell of what it was when he was at the helm. I know Dan’s focus is on his substack and podcast, but I would love it if he developed another app. For now, the podcast continues to deliver high quality and thought provoking conversations. Thanks Dan for all you have brought to your listeners:)

What happened to being part of the Wondery+ subscription network ? The ads are excruciating

I’m a Zen teacher with nearly 50 years of meditation experience, but I have learned a great deal from Dan Harris and his guests. Highly recommended.

I really appreciate Dan Harris and the selection of topics/guests. But recently the ads within the podcast have been for guns and casinos, which seems in conflict with the values of the podcast??

Shout-out to Dan for exploring the methods he needs to maintain his joy quota. And lucky us that he’s sharing what he finds!

Ridiculous amount of ads, the content is okay but there are better options out there.

BetterHelp has faced lawsuits for unethical practices, including mishandling user data and questionable therapist qualifications. It’s frustrating to see Dan promote a service with such a problematic track record, especially when mental health care should be handled with care and integrity. Please do your research when it comes to sponsors you give glowing reviews about. I seriously doubt Dan or anyone he knows personally would use BetterHelp for their own therapy.

The show has only improved since the divorce. Congrats! And thank you Dan 🙏

During a highly stressful time, why take down every single meditation? Seems to send a signal about how much the podcast actually cares about listeners mental health, unless they pay attention

Love the podcast Dan but why did you remove the Friday mini meditations? Seems like a bad faith attempt to gain paid app subscribers but won’t work on me.

I enjoy this podcast and find Dan to be candid and a great interviewer and the meditations are excellent. It looks like nearly all of the meditations only can be accessed with a Wondery+ subscription which is disappointing. This seems like a moment in time to make at least some of the meditations available free of charge.

Billl likes to hear himself talk. Poor Dan had to sit through this episode. I don’t know why he made it so long he should’ve cut him off.

Super episode with Ian Robertson! Highly recommend.

Dan, please push your guests harder -- immediately lost interest and respect when Jillian failed to actively listen to and appropriately answer your Q: “did you take a break before writing to have a relationship with yourself?”…she responds by discussing external relationships 🤦‍♀️ neither mindful nor taking “the beat” to which you allude.

Sonya Renee Taylor’s episode was superb. It’s a definite *download and listen on repeat*. Her message is critical for the work we need to do right now to be in loving presence with ourselves, first, so we’re able to build and support community.

Dan is one of the best interviewers I’ve heard, combining his own authenticity and curiosity with his constant desire to improve. Such great convos, they have all helped me widen my heart and mind. With you for the long haul, Dan!

This show presents a lot of great ideas and it’s done over many years, but this particular show/interview can be life-changing

I love the episode the radical Buddhist

Dan Harris and his team are making great shows that fold science and story telling with the best teachers around the world. Also appreciate a host who drops the occasional expletive, and is a vulnerable, anxious, real human being.

Dan Harris has saved my sanity, for years now. I sometimes stray away but I always come back when I need direction. He is relateable and his guests are so insightful (as is he, and his questions / communication style). Without a doubt, I share episodes of this podcast with my friends more than any other podcast I listen to. So grateful to have this podcast in my toolbox. 🙏🏻🙌🏻

I just find the content on this show, for me at least, to be genuine, new, fresh, intelligent, thought provoking and real. On top of that it just resonates with me. I really appreciate this podcast.

I listen to one a day! It educates, empathizes, soothes, and sometimes heals!

This is a wonderful podcast. I listen frequently and Dan’s authenticity truly stands out.

Thank you so much for bringing on all the topics you do and the authenticity and candor. I was lucky enough to stumble into a mediation teacher at the age of 15 in high school and continued the practice on through my collage years. I had always had guilt surrounding the fact that I let my practices slide as I grew in life. This pod cast has re inspired my interest in philosophy, sociology, self reflection and meditation. It has been wonderful to re kindle these interests with my almost 50 years and parenthood under my belt! Much more forgiving and expansive. I appreciate the words you are sharing and the guests you have on the show.

Dan and team, wanted to let you know how much you’ve impacted my life. The wisdom you and your guests share is food for my soul. It’s helps me “wake up - over and over and over” (as I’ve heard you say Dan). Thank you for persevering through the recent changes you had to go through. I know it wasn’t easy. You should know how much you’ve helped my (and other’s) life. So much love, Seema

Dan this is the first time an episode of your show gave me anxiety instead of reducing it!! It sounds like you’re prepping us for bad news on election night. Is it possible to get hit by the second arrow before the first because I think that’s what happened to me today! 😂 Mostly kidding though, I absolutely love your show.

Changed my life

I began my spiritual journey during the COVID pandemic in 2020. I’ve listened to many inspiring podcasts about spirituality in the US, hosted by Rick Hanson and Scott Snibbe, and in India, by the likes of Ranveer Allahabadia. Each of these podcasts has been unique and awe-inspiring in its own way. Dan Harris hosts this podcast with empathy and understanding, allowing the speakers to share their insights into spirituality without feeling pressured or probed into expressing specific emotions. This makes the conversations very approachable. Thanks for this podcast, Dan!

7 years ago Dan Harris showed me the way with his book. I’m so glad he has kept it up.

While I mostly enjoy the content I was put off by 5 minutes you have to push through to get to get content. And it’s the same recorded cookie cutter ad. Unfollowed.

Dan is an expert interview and brings thoughtful questions that allow the guest to clarify, dig deeper and keep the idea moving. Not mention the guest line up is comprised of some of the most incredible people. Amazing!

Thanks Dan for being, vulnerable, honest, unafraid to confront the difficult, teaching me the importance of meditation and the art of beginning again. It is in no way an exaggeration that you have helped me be a better husband, brother, son, friend and hopefully contributing human being. Life is a struggle, lets do it together. Peace.

Love this podcast!! This is my go to podcast for awesome content!

Every time I listen to this podcast, my life is better for it. I am so thankful for this amazing resource.

This is consistently one of the best podcasts for interesting, thought-provoking discussions that always leave me with at least one nugget to take away and use in real life. This podcast is in itself “loving kindness” as it gets you to explore yourself in a gentle non-judgmental way. I can’t possibly recommend it enough. A treasure.

Thank you

Very informative. meditation and mindfulness concepts are broken down into simple things for better understanding.

Top notch guests with practical steps and Dan is a true expert interviewer!

I came here to write a review of the app, that I paid for after listening to several episodes of this podcast because I wanted a place to go to for meditations. They have fantastic meditations, and I really enjoy the app, but there are categories that they are just missing. So for example, they should have a couple of meditations for pet loss, they should also have some meditations on people struggling with addiction. those feel like major categories that are just missing from the app so I may not renew it unless they add a better variety. You would think they would even have a couple of meditations to help people through this crazy election cycle but nothing. Come on Dan! I know this app is successful for you, so how about some updating! Also, there’s nowhere to leave feedback on the actual app, at least not that I can see.

This podcast is part of every week for us. We look forward to each episode and often go back and replay past episodes. The guests and host are amazing and relevant and have truly impacted our lives. Thank you!

I’d say maybe I am 10% happier now that I’ve listen to every episode! Intriguing episodes with great interviews of people I would consider fascinating.

Thank you for the wide array of topics and interviewees!

Love this podcast. I’m a grieving mother and was crying so much and suicidal that I was nearly sent to a psychiatric hospital. Now I’m on an antidepressant and never cry. Both are disturbing. I appreciate the honesty and the way topics are discussed. I like Dan’s interview style and frequent review of the material and important points. Thanks!

Please stick to subject matter that’s most interesting. Your show stands out for a reason, stay true to you. No celebrities or entertainers, please.

I enjoy your show so much but much prefer when you stick with Buddhist teachers, thinkers and those with a science or medical background.

the ru paul interview this week made me laugh and cry and take notes and save the episode to listen to again.

Dan’s interviews are helpful. His questions help me identify the most important points. And when he says, “Let me see if I have this straight/right” and then he recaps what was said, that’s usually when I capture the best “take away”.