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This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Mitopure, Nordic Naturals, and Apollo.\nWe are a culture obsessed with happiness, except we\u2019ve been going about it all wrong. Before I became a doctor, I actually studied Buddhism. I wanted to understand the root of human suffering, and through that, understand the way to create happiness.\xa0\nOn today\u2019s episode, I\u2019m excited to talk to Dan Harris about the science of happiness, how to deal with the challenges of modern-day life, and how to create more happiness for ourselves and for those around us.\xa0\nDan Harris is an author, podcaster, and entrepreneur. For 21 years, he worked as an anchor and correspondent for ABC News, hosting such shows as Nightline and the weekend editions of Good Morning America. Dan has reported from all over the planet, covering wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and producing investigative reports in Haiti, Cambodia, and the Amazon. After having a nationally televised panic attack on Good Morning America, Dan discovered meditation and then wrote the best-selling book 10% Happier as a way to encourage fellow skeptics to give the practice a shot. After that first book, Dan launched the Ten Percent Happier app, wrote a second book, and started the Ten Percent Happier podcast, where he interviews celebrities, entrepreneurs, authors, scientists, and meditation teachers about how to do life better.\nThis episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Mitopure, Nordic Naturals, and Apollo.\nRupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests. Check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com.\nGet 10% off Mitopure at timelinenutrition.com/drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10 at checkout.\nShop Nordic Naturals omegas today at nordic.com and save 20% using code FARMACY.\nCheck out the Apollo wearable and save $40 by visiting apolloneuro.com/drhyman.\nHere are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):\n\nThe misinterpretation of an incident with the Dalai Lama shown in a recent viral video (2:28 / 00:50)\xa0\n\nHow to be happier and healthier (9:18 / 6:19)\xa0\n\nWise selfishness (16:34 / 14:15)\xa0\n\nThe neurobiology of altruism (20:19 / 18:06)\xa0\n\nHow to train your brain for happiness (26:01 / 21:44)\xa0\n\nThe connection between psychedelics and meditation (33:31 / 29:02)\xa0\n\nHow Dan\u2019s life has changed from meditation (37:25 / 33:47)\xa0\n\nMeditation as one component of trauma therapy (57:40 / 53:19)\xa0\n\nSelf-criticism and judgment of others (1:01:02 / 56:34)\xa0\n\nDan\u2019s experience spending time with the Dalai Lama (1:08:00 / 1:03:35)\n\n\nThe Dalai Lama's Guide to Happiness podcast series and video challenge\n \nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices