I agree with Lauren O’Neill - it must feel both reassuring and scary all at the same time. Nice to see a group of people taking a risk in something that is onward leading (as Alexis Santos might say) and still stay so wide open to constructive feedback. Also lovely to see the community operating with each other in such a kind way in general. Really warms the heart to be able to have a safe space here.
It must feel amazing having a whole community who wants you to succeed, while also bearing a responsibility to keep it going. What a wave to ride! And honestly, how refreshing with everything else going on. This community is awesome - thank you!
Congratulations on you new venture! I just signed up for paid subscription and am so excited for what you are going to do here. I've followed you for years, appreciate your original voice, and I've learned so much.
I'm commenting now because in the first live chat I heard ("how to be vulnerable") a red flag went off for me I want to share. When you opened the chat referring to a woman who got your same tattoo in your handwriting it freaked me out. It sounded very culty. I know you joke about being a cult leader and you are far to humble and honest and open to questions and criticism to be one. That said, beginning this new eponymous venture ("danharris.com) in a a space where many "spiritual" "self-help" "wellness" "teachers" especially men, have abused their power and influence, sometime with tattoos, and we with NXIVM the sex abuse cult, hearing this story about a woman getting your tattoo in your handwriting, where in your telling you seemed pleased, right at the opening, I found kind of disturbing.
I would never take the time to write you this comment if I did not respect and trust you to some degree. My hope is that you recognize to a deeper degree your power and privilege as a male teacher in this space with more humility.
Thank you so much for everything that you do and I'm looking forward to learning more.
Hi Dan, don't know if this is the place to ask about Happier but is it possible to listen to previous podcasts that you had, especially the week you highlighted trauma with Gabor Mate and others? i tried but it appears that any of them prior to July 2024 are unavailable. How can i find them?
Be interesting to hear about the failed or "just not for you" ideas.. (In a lighthearted way). We all have those we laugh about... aka "what was I thinking!!" haha
Thank you for this AMA. Congratulations on a truly successful launch of your new business. I am rooting for you from Michigan and excited to travel this path with this newly formed and formING community!
Im not sure what section of substack I'm in. Dan... It is Thursday. During your AMA someone asked about a way to get people together in real life. I belong to an art group on Facebook that has several thousand members. Twice a year we all sign up on a world map giving our location is the world. It's optional, but very easy to get in touch with others. The group is called Your Art Tribe run be Louise Fletcher in England. ... Loving you new endeavor... Lou Belcher
Congratulations on nine very good days! I’ll hang in there and can really use the Substack ‘how to’ manual. Looking forward to more AMA’s and all other offerings!🧘
I live in Portugal - what a wonderful place in the world to be married - hope the best for your flight over and your role as the officiant in your friend’s wedding !
Thank you Dan and team! I found this live meditation Q and A so useful and engaging. I appreciate the “it’s ok” and “for the benefit of all beings” reminders, normalizing dealing with claustrophobia and other anxieties, and the Harvard study around connecting love, collaboration and communication to health and longevity. Big thanks! Look forward to be part of the journey! Wow! 🙏❤️
I agree with Lauren O’Neill - it must feel both reassuring and scary all at the same time. Nice to see a group of people taking a risk in something that is onward leading (as Alexis Santos might say) and still stay so wide open to constructive feedback. Also lovely to see the community operating with each other in such a kind way in general. Really warms the heart to be able to have a safe space here.
It must feel amazing having a whole community who wants you to succeed, while also bearing a responsibility to keep it going. What a wave to ride! And honestly, how refreshing with everything else going on. This community is awesome - thank you!
Listening to the replay is great. So glad those who couldn’t make it yesterday can still hear the content! Thanks for this Dan!
Hi Dan,
Congratulations on you new venture! I just signed up for paid subscription and am so excited for what you are going to do here. I've followed you for years, appreciate your original voice, and I've learned so much.
I'm commenting now because in the first live chat I heard ("how to be vulnerable") a red flag went off for me I want to share. When you opened the chat referring to a woman who got your same tattoo in your handwriting it freaked me out. It sounded very culty. I know you joke about being a cult leader and you are far to humble and honest and open to questions and criticism to be one. That said, beginning this new eponymous venture ("danharris.com) in a a space where many "spiritual" "self-help" "wellness" "teachers" especially men, have abused their power and influence, sometime with tattoos, and we with NXIVM the sex abuse cult, hearing this story about a woman getting your tattoo in your handwriting, where in your telling you seemed pleased, right at the opening, I found kind of disturbing.
I would never take the time to write you this comment if I did not respect and trust you to some degree. My hope is that you recognize to a deeper degree your power and privilege as a male teacher in this space with more humility.
Thank you so much for everything that you do and I'm looking forward to learning more.
Hi Dan, don't know if this is the place to ask about Happier but is it possible to listen to previous podcasts that you had, especially the week you highlighted trauma with Gabor Mate and others? i tried but it appears that any of them prior to July 2024 are unavailable. How can i find them?
You can find them on Apple or Spotify
Thanks Dan
Hello, Happier human and Dan fan here – if you use the search on the top right in the app you can find older episodes. The Gabor episode (a great one, right?) is here: https://my.happierapp.com/link/content?podcast_episode=1fa97343-f15a-48eb-877b-bb65fd23c965
You can always reach out to the Support team on the app as well by hitting the account button at the top left, then the gear at the top right.
Hoping to hop on one of the live sits at some point and hope to get some cat zoombombs!
Thank you David, I appreciate the link!!
Be interesting to hear about the failed or "just not for you" ideas.. (In a lighthearted way). We all have those we laugh about... aka "what was I thinking!!" haha
Thank you for this AMA. Congratulations on a truly successful launch of your new business. I am rooting for you from Michigan and excited to travel this path with this newly formed and formING community!
Im not sure what section of substack I'm in. Dan... It is Thursday. During your AMA someone asked about a way to get people together in real life. I belong to an art group on Facebook that has several thousand members. Twice a year we all sign up on a world map giving our location is the world. It's optional, but very easy to get in touch with others. The group is called Your Art Tribe run be Louise Fletcher in England. ... Loving you new endeavor... Lou Belcher
Congratulations on nine very good days! I’ll hang in there and can really use the Substack ‘how to’ manual. Looking forward to more AMA’s and all other offerings!🧘
Dan, your grey hair looks good on you. How can I get some of my own, my wife wants a little salt pepper 😂
I live in Portugal - what a wonderful place in the world to be married - hope the best for your flight over and your role as the officiant in your friend’s wedding !
Getting to listen today. Enjoying this new format and hearing the process and the new book
So grateful for the share!
Unfortunately, I was unable to make the live. Looking forward to joining the next one. ✌🏼🧘🏼♀️
i appreciate receiving yesterday's recording here in my inbox so that i can watch on my laptop.
don't know if you're going to continue that but it works for me, dan and staff. thanks much.
nice to listen to you hanging out.
Thank you Dan and team! I found this live meditation Q and A so useful and engaging. I appreciate the “it’s ok” and “for the benefit of all beings” reminders, normalizing dealing with claustrophobia and other anxieties, and the Harvard study around connecting love, collaboration and communication to health and longevity. Big thanks! Look forward to be part of the journey! Wow! 🙏❤️
Starting out with 5 minute meditation is a good idea for now.