Thank you for showing that even the “mean Aunt Kate”s amongst us can practice loving kindness. So helpful to know that other people have the same questions and concerns.

I first became acquainted with Dan’s work years ago after reading his book 10% Happier. I loved the premise of the book, which was that mindfulness could provide us with noticeable benefits without over promising. I was a faithful user of the corresponding app for many years and was initially devastated when I heard Dan was leaving the app. But I realized that I actually didn’t particularly enjoy using the app anymore, and until then could not put my finger on why. After he departed, I decided to give the app a good faith chance, but ultimately canceled my subscription because I hate what his prior partners have done to it. I am glad that as of March one he is effectively fully separated from the Happier app because it is a shell of what it was when he was at the helm. I know Dan’s focus is on his substack and podcast, but I would love it if he developed another app. For now, the podcast continues to deliver high quality and thought provoking conversations. Thanks Dan for all you have brought to your listeners:)

I have respected the work of Dan Harris and the mission of this podcast for years. While the amount of advertising has alway been off putting to me I understand the need to make a living. But after listening to Dan Harris personally give a long glowing plug for AirBnB today I can’t continue to take this podcast seriously. It’s no secret that AirBnB billionaire co-founder Joe Gebbia supports MAGA. Promoting his business at this moment in history feels incredibly hypocritical and disingenuous on the part of Dan Harris.

I’m a Zen teacher with nearly 50 years of meditation experience, but I have learned a great deal from Dan Harris and his guests. Highly recommended.