Join Jake Eagle, a licensed mental health counselor, and Dr. Michael Amster, a physician and certified yoga teacher, as they revolutionize mindfulness with their A.W.E. Method. Discover how microdosing mindfulness can be seamlessly integrated into your day, especially for those who struggle with traditional meditation. They share personal anecdotes, the fascinating origin of their method, and practical tips for experiencing awe in daily life. Plus, listen to Bianca's meditation challenges, making this an engaging conversation about mental well-being!
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Unintentional Collaboration
Jake Eagle and Michael Amster's collaboration on microdosing mindfulness began unintentionally.
During an online program, participants struggled with 10-minute meditations, leading to the exploration of shorter practices.
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Bianca's Meditation Struggle
Bianca Harris, Dan's wife, discusses her difficulty establishing a meditation practice.
She attributes it to a chaotic upbringing, lack of role models, and a desire for immediate gratification.
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AWE Method Gateway
Jake Eagle, a self-proclaimed "terrible meditator," found longer meditations irritable.
However, practicing the AWE method increased his comfort with 10-minute meditations.
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In '10% Happier,' Dan Harris shares his personal journey of discovering the benefits of meditation. Initially a skeptic, Harris, a news anchor, found himself on a path of self-discovery after a nationally televised panic attack. He delves into the world of spirituality and self-help, encountering various figures including brain scientists, CEOs, and spiritual leaders. The book explores how meditation can reduce stress, improve focus, and enhance overall well-being without compromising one's ambition or edge. Harris emphasizes the importance of mindfulness in making one more resilient and better equipped to handle life's challenges, though it does not eliminate problems entirely[2][4][5].
The Power of Awe
Jake Eagle
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The great meditation teacher Sebene Selassie said this about today’s guests: “I think their work is going to revolutionize mindfulness.”
The guests in question are Jake Eagle, a licensed mental health counselor, and Dr. Michael Amster, a physician with a specialty in pain management who is also a certified yoga and meditation teacher. Together, they’re out with a new book called The Power of Awe: Overcome Burnout & Anxiety, Ease Chronic Pain, Find Clarity & Purpose―In Less Than 1 Minute Per Day. In it, they lay out a simple technique for “microdosing mindfulness” that just about anybody can work into their daily lives.
Plus: Dan’s wife, Bianca, joins Dan as co-interviewer.
In this episode we talk about:
How Jake and Michael stumbled upon this method (the story involves pancakes)
Why Bianca has had trouble booting up a meditation habit (and why Jake says he’s “a terrible meditator”)
Why people who have trouble sitting daily for extended periods might find that these microdoses are easier to work into their day
How to do the A.W.E. Method
The similarities and differences between A.W.E. and traditional mindfulness meditation
Practical tips for trying out A.W.E. in everyday life, given how hard it is to form habits
The early scientific evidence regarding the effectiveness of the A.W.E. Method
And, finally, whether Bianca and Dan were convinced to try the method!
For tickets to TPH's live event in Boston on September 7:
10% Happier with Dan Harris 
