Dec 30, 2014 winner of the 2014 living now book award for inspirational memoir. He credits meditation with helping him work through his anxiety both then. A lifelong nonbeliever, he found himself on a bizarre adventure involving a disgraced pastor, a mysterious selfhelp guru, and a gaggle of brain scientists. Dan harris, a coanchor of abcs nightline and the weekend edition of good morning america, is the author of a new book, 10% happier. Harris had a panic attack while on the set of good morning america. It was an onair panic attack that caused him to seek help, he wrote in a post on abc news website wednesday morning. Meditation for fidgety skeptics by dan harris, jeffrey. May 20, 2020 dan harris is a fidgety, skeptical abc news anchor who had a panic attack live on good morning america, which led him to try something he always thought was ridiculous. In meditation for fidgety skeptics, dan and his friend jeff warren, a masterful teacher and meditation macgyver, embark on a crosscountry quest to tackle the myths, misconceptions, and selfdeceptions that stop people from meditating. Ten percent happier with dan harris on apple podcasts.
Dan harris wrote a book about how meditation helped him make his way back from that moment of panic. Meditation for fidgety skeptics audiobook by dan harris. His first warning came in the form of a panic attack live on national tv. In the book, harris recounts how he resolved the apparent conflict between meditationinduced equanimity and the aggressive competitiveness required for success as a tvnews journalist. Dan harris, the abc news anchor, had a panic attack on live television some 15 years ago. Harriss onair panic attack was in front of a national audience of five million americans. Abc anchor dan harris on air panic attack and his lesson for you. As he writes in his new book, 5 million people saw me lose. When dan harris had a panic attack while reading the news on good morning america, he decided he had to make some changes in his life. A year later, harris began working with a therapist who informed him of the correlation between cocaine use and panic attacks. Before joining abc news fourteen years ago, he worked for local news outlets in boston and maine. Abc news dan harris opens up about drug use and depression. Abc news anchor dan harris used to think that meditation was for people who collect.
Panic attack on live television abc anchor dan harris on air panic attack and his lesson for you. Furthermore, he became part of a controversy after he confessed to his drug abuse issues in a blog post and even considered it the primary cause of his panic attack. In this episode, dan harris, correspondent for abc news and cofounder of the ten percent happier meditation app, speaks openly about his struggles with selfcenteredness, addiction, depression, emotional volatility, and the deeprooted insecurities that drove him to career success. He regularly reports for 2020, world news with diane sawyer, and the weekday editions of good morning america. What many would have considered a careerending event, actually set dan on a path which led him to meditation and in turn to writing abc news dan harris on ambition, mindfulness and reaching peace of mind read more. After he had a panic attack on live television, he went on a strange and. Meditation for fidgety skeptics 2017 by dan harris and jeff warren with carlye adler is a companion book to 10% happier, harriss 2014 best seller about embracing mindfulness meditation. In his 2014 book, 10% happier, dan harris recounts a time when he stepped on to the set of abcs good morning america to do his anchor job. Abc news dan harris shares his personal search for happiness in his new book. Dans answers are both funny andy helpfulhe gives specific tips to implement a meditation practice, how to reconcile ambition and spirituality, and what are the worst ways to get someone to meditate. No longer able to measure his selfworth by his last story, he crumpled under the pressure. Ten percent happier with dan harris listen via stitcher for. That was the case for abc news anchor and newton native, dan harris. On june 7 2004, live oncamera during a morning news report, harris was overcome with panic.
Mar 19, 2014 that was the case for abc news anchor and newton native, dan harris. We reached out to dan and explore his views on mindfulness and meditation. Apr 24, 2019 in 2004, dan had a panic attack on national television after years of covering wars zones and selfmedicating with cocaine. To battle the symptoms of depression, he began using drugs. Apr 16, 2019 nightline anchor dan harris embarks on an unexpected, hilarious, and deeply skeptical odyssey through the strange worlds of spirituality and selfhelp, and discovers a way to get happier that is truly achievable. So ive written a book, called 10% happier, in which i attempt to do just. Good morning americas dan harris sits down with dianne sawyer to discuss not only his personal journey. Starting with his ontheair panic attack in 2004, harris recounts how his ambitionfueled, perfectionist, nonstop work ethic left him subject to emotional meltdowns that led him to. Sep 19, 2014 when dan harris had a panic attack while reading the news on good morning america, he decided he had to make some changes in his life. Ten years ago, abc news anchor dan harris had a panic attack on live television and now he says the incident may have saved his life. Nightline anchor dan harris embarks on an unexpected, hilarious, and deeply skeptical odyssey through the strange worlds of spirituality and selfhelp, and. Peter says dans book, 10% happier, has almost singlehandedly been responsible for my interest in meditation peter comments on how he likes the title because it doesnt overpromise.
Then he hit the brakes, and had a fullblown panic attack live on the air. Dan harris bio, married, wife, net worth, ethnicity, salary. Dan harris, abc news correspondent and author of 10% happier and meditation for fidgety skeptics, stopped by elvis duran and the morning show to celebrate the 5th anniversary of his debut book and chat about how meditation can work from everyone. The episode forced him to reevaluate his life and harris decided to write a book about his journey to a clearer mind and more peaceful existence. In 2004, good morning americas dan harris experienced the last thing a tv anchor would ever want. Jeff warren is a writer, a meditation instructor, and the founder of the consciousness explorers club, a meditation. Starting with his ontheair panic attack in 2004, harris recounts how his. A sideeffect of all of this, as my doctor explained to me, was that the drugs had increased the level of adrenaline in my brain, dramatically boosting the odds of a panic attack. He tells the story of how a panic attack on live tv lead him down a path of selfdiscovery culminating in a.
Harris went on a deeply skeptical odyssey into selfhelp and meditation to try and. Jan 02, 2020 dan harris, the abc news anchor, had a panic attack on live television some 15 years ago. Jan 26, 2017 dan harris is an emmy awardwinning anchor and correspondent for abc news. Abc news anchor dan harris explores how his onair panic attack in 2004 prompted him to search for a way to defang the voice in his head. Dan harris is a correspondent for abc news and the coanchor for the weekend edition of good morning america. How a panic attack turned a news anchor into a mindfulness expert. He went on to write the bestselling book, 10% happier. Dan harris had a panic attack on live television on good morning america in 2004. How a panic attack turned a news anchor into a mindfulness. Dan harris, news anchor and author the new york times. Feb 12, 2014 abc news dan harris revealed on wednesday that he struggled with drug use for years. Good morning americas dan harris sits down with dianne sawyer to discuss not only his personal journey but the journey of many.
Sep 23, 2019 dans meditation book, and the panic attack on live tv that started it all 8. A lifelong nonbeliever, he found himself on a bizarre adventure, involving a. On thursday, abc news dan harris rewatched footage of his onair panic attack. He found meditation, and its helped him be less yanked around by his emotions. Abc news anchor dan harris used to think that meditation was for people who collect crystals, play ultimate frisbee, and use the word namaste without irony. Dans live tv panic attack led him on a path of selfreflection. Listen to ten percent happier with dan harris episodes free, on demand. Abc news dan harris rewatches his onair panic attack.
Listen to part one of jims interview with dan harris here. Dec 26, 2017 winner of the 2014 living now book award for inspirational memoir. In his 2014 book, 10% happier, dan harris recounts a time when he stepped on to the set of abcs good morning america to do his anchor job there, and began suffering from an intense panic. In 2004, harris, who is now a coanchor for nightline, had a panic attack on good morning america in front of more than five million viewers.
After he had a panic attack on live television, he went on a strange and circuitous journey that ultimately led him to become one. How i tamed the voice in my head, reduced stress without. Harpercollins speakers bureau in conjunction with gtn. My panic attack was not only seen by my colleagues.
Summary of 10% happier by dan harris on apple books. Transcript for dan harris on the superpower of meditation i was so moved by that peace and i knew i talked about in our personal lives about that moment when he had a panic attack. Panic attack on live televisionabc anchor dan harris on air panic. Ten years ago, abc news anchor dan harris was not in a good place in his life. Yeah, i had a panic attack on live television, which was inconvenient, to say the least.
Mar 10, 2014 abc anchor dan harris on air panic attack and his lesson for you. Today, hes on a mission to help others discover the power to change their mindset. Abc news anchor dan harris discovers meditation to quiet. He dealt with this by dosing himself up on cocaine. Meditation for fidgety skeptics by dan harris, jeffrey warren and carlye adler. Starting with his ontheair panic attack in 2004, harris recounts how his ambitionfueled, perfectionist, nonstop work ethic left him subject to emotional meltdowns that led him to use cocaine to selfmedicate. Halfway through a story about cholesterol drugs, he began. Dan harris is a correspondent for abc news, an anchor for nightline and coanchor for the weekend edition of good morning america. Nightline anchor dan harris embarks on an unexpected, hilarious, and. Dan is also the author of his new book, meditation for fidgety skeptics, which is out now. After you have a panic attack on live tv, being 10 percent. Dan harris is the coanchor of nightline and the weekend editions of good morning america. Published on mar 10, 2014 abc anchor dan harris on air panic attack and his lesson for you.
After having a nationally televised panic attack, dan harris knew he had to make some changes. How i tamed the voice in my head, reduced stress without losing my edge, and found selfhelp that really works a true story, was published in march 2014. After he had a panic attack on live television, he went on a strange and circuit. How i tamed the voice in my head, reduced stress without losing my edge, and found selfhelp that actually works a true story. Nightline anchor dan harris embarks on an unexpected, hilarious, and deeply skeptical odyssey through the strange worlds of spirituality and selfhelp, and discovers a way to get happier that is truly achievable. Paid post by bank of america dan harris, news anchor and author.
Meditation for fidgety skeptics by dan harris, jeffrey warren. Panic attack on live television abc world news tonight. Feb 11, 2014 panic attack on live television abc anchor dan harris on air panic attack and his lesson for you. Nightline coanchor discusses his new book and how he found happiness. How i tamed the voice in my head, reduced stress without losing my edge and found selfhelp that actually works. Jun 11, 2019 in his 2014 book, 10% happier, dan harris recounts a time when he stepped on to the set of abcs good morning america to do his anchor job there, and began suffering from an intense. Oct 21, 2014 after having a nationally televised panic attack on good morning america, dan harris knew he had to make some changes. How an onair panic attack improved my life abc news. Ten percent happier with dan harris listen via stitcher. With wit and humility, harris openly shares his struggles with anxiety in his life and career in front of a camera.
Fifth anniversary edition an enormously smart, cleareyed, bravehearted, and quite personal look at the benefits of meditation. It didnt matter that i hadnt gotten high in the days or weeks leading up to my onair waterloo. Ten years ago, on abcs good morning america he had a panic attack live on the air. Now, when hes not coanchoring nightline, hes promoting his book, 10%. How i tamed the voice in my head, reduced stress without losing my edge, and found selfhelp that actually works a true story by dan harris. Shortly after seven on a sunny spring morning in 2004, i. Dan harris is coanchor of both nightline and the weekend editions of good morning america on abc news.
May 19, 2020 abc news correspondent dan harris was broadcasting live in 2004 when he experienced a panic attack. Dan harris will step down from abcs nightline variety. The colour drained from his cheeks, his face started to uncontrollably contort and his breath shortened. Dan s live tv panic attack led him on a path of selfreflection.
The 6 strangest things selfhelp gurus have told me abc news dan harris tells you all about his search for a better outlook in his new book, 10% happier. Harris, who cohosts nightline and is a correspondent for the weekend edition of good morning america, revealed his past drug use last month, and said it was a panic attack. In this podcast, dan explores happiness whatever that means from all angles. After having a nationally televised panic attack on good morning america, dan harris knew he had to make some changes. Newsman dan harris tells webmd how meditation helped him deal with depression and. Dan harris overcame depression, anxiety with this webmd. But the unrelenting pressure of the newsroom eventually became too much for harris. But after having a nationally televised panic attack on good morning america, dan harris knew he had to make some changes. Nightline anchor dan harrisembarks on an unexpected, hilarious, and deeply skeptical odyssey through the strange worlds of spirituality and selfhelp, and discovers a way to get happier that is truly achievable. Abc news dan harris tells you all about his search for a better outlook in his new book, 10% happier. Dan harris is a fidgety, skeptical abc news anchor who had a panic attack live on good morning america, which led him to try something he always thought was ridiculous.
Sep 15, 2017 dan harris is a correspondent for abc news and the coanchor for the weekend edition of good morning america. Meditation for fidgety skeptics by dan harris, jeffrey warren, carlye. Abc news anchor dan harris discovers meditation to quiet his. He is also the host of the 10% happier podcast and the cofounder of the 10% happier meditation app. Through a bizarre series of events involving a disgraced evangelical pastor, a mysterious selfhelp guru and a fateful gift from his wife harris stumbled upon something that helped him tame the voice in his head. Dan harris is the coanchor of abcs nightline and the weekend editions of good morning america. On june 7, 2004, before a good morning america audience of 5 million viewers, abc anchor dan harris had a fullblown panic attack. A lifelong nonbeliever, he found himself on a bizarre adventure, involving a disgraced pastor, a mysterious selfhelp guru, and a gaggle of brain scientists. Since then, he has found a way to be happier and more present, or, as he puts it, less of a jerk. Harris s onair panic attack was in front of a national audience of five million americans. Photo by ida mae astutedisneyabc via getty images dan harris abc news dan harris revealed on wednesday that he struggled with drug use for years. Harris has said that his selfexamination, abandonment of drugs, and adoption of meditation were prompted by an onair panic attack in 2004. Abc news dan harris on ambition, mindfulness and reaching. Feb, 2014 ten years ago, abc news anchor dan harris had a panic attack on live television and now he says the incident may have saved his life.
406 327 1279 1005 1083 402 1396 979 572 870 165 1080 765 899 45 928 1356 1189 552 1540 1383 769 158 979 389 111 283 950 885 227 138 1389 1443 1431 911 189