Dan Harris is a former network news anchor who has become one of the leading voices on meditation, mental health, and how to pursue ambition sanely.
In 2014, Dan released his runaway bestseller 10% Happier, a memoir about how a fidgety, skeptical anchorman discovered meditation. The book, equal parts investigation and immersive journalism, became a #1 New York Times bestseller and inspired countless readers to rethink their relationship to happiness. He followed with Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics, another bestseller, and launched the Ten Happier podcast, where he has interviewed more than 600 scientists, teachers, and cultural icons—including the Dalai Lama. Dan also co-founded a meditation app, further expanding his reach.
After 21 years at ABC News—where he co-anchored Nightline and Good Morning America weekend editions, reported for World News Tonight and 20/20, and covered presidential campaigns, natural disasters, and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan—Dan stepped away in 2021 to focus full-time on his growing media business. His reporting earned multiple Emmy and Murrow awards.
Known for his candid humor, Dan delivers talks on his journey into meditation, a path marked by combat zones, cocaine use, and a nationally televised panic attack. He also speaks on anxiety, resilience, and the science of “soft skills,” sharing lessons from a disastrous 360-review that taught him the importance of compassion and communication. His TED Talks, including 2022’s “The Benefits of Not Being a Jerk to Yourself,” have reached millions with insights into self-compassion and loving-kindness meditation.
Dan grew up outside Boston, graduated from Colby College, and now lives in New York with his wife, Bianca, their son, and a house full of rescue cats.
Began journalism career covering wars in Iraq and Afghanistan assignments.
Co-anchored Nightline and Good Morning America weekend editions at ABC.
Former correspondent for World News Tonight and 20/20 broadcasts.
Grew into meditation advocate after nationally televised panic attack incident.
Authored bestselling memoir 10% Happier about discovering meditation’s benefits.
Wrote Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics, guiding reluctant beginners into practice.
Transitioned from award-winning anchor to wellness entrepreneur and mindfulness leader.
Speaks on anxiety, resilience, and balancing ambition with well-being.
Uses immersive storytelling drawn from neuroscience, psychology, and spiritual traditions.
Encourages practical, science-backed compassion through loving-kindness meditation practices.
Defines “soft skills” like communication and self-compassion as essential productivity.
Breaks complex science into funny, engaging, relatable lessons for audiences.
Draws insights from interviewing over 600 scientists, icons, and thinkers.
Popular keynote speaker at conferences, corporations, universities, wellness retreats.
Hosted meditation sessions combined with intimate audience Q&A formats.
TED Talks, including “Benefits of Not Being Jerk Yourself,” viral.
Podcast episodes reach millions with wide-ranging interdisciplinary guest conversations.
Covered Olympic Games, presidential campaigns, mass shootings, hurricanes, and disasters.
Documented Thailand cave rescue in bestselling The Boys in the Cave.
Former host of Sea Rescue, Emmy-winning children’s television series.
10% Happier became a #1 New York Times bestseller.
Multiple Emmy Awards for ABC News field reporting and coverage.
Edward R. Murrow Awards for excellence in international news journalism.
Won Emmy for Outstanding Children’s Series, Sea Rescue, in 2016.
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