Dan Harris

Dan Harris built a prominent career in broadcast journalism, serving as an anchor for Good Morning America and ABC News, covering major stories while grappling with on-air anxiety that disrupted his professional life. This personal crisis led him to explore meditation reluctantly; initially a skeptic, he discovered its benefits for managing stress and enhancing well-being, marking a pivotal shift from journalism to mental health advocacy. Transitioning from TV, Harris launched the Ten Percent Happier podcast, drawing on modern science, ancient wisdom, Buddhist practices, self-compassion, and mindfulness to discuss joy with guests like meditation teachers Sharon Salzberg, monks such as Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, and figures like Brené Brown and Esther Perel. The podcast, updated multiple times weekly, integrates meditation science into daily life and has become a platform for his expertise as a bestselling author on the subject. In recent years, Harris expanded into digital tools, releasing the '10% with Dan Harris' meditation app in December 2025, featuring community building, live sessions, and guided practices to sustain meditation habits. He teaches courses on business ethics, collaboration, creative thinking, and critical thinking, aligning with interests in sales, team management, mental health, and life purpose, while fostering social impact through accessible wellness content.