10% Happier with Dan Harris How To Cut Yourself Some Slack | Meditation with Vinny Ferraro
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Sep 14, 2025 
In this conversation, Vinny Ferraro, a meditation teacher and creator of custom guided meditations, encourages listeners to embrace self-inclusion instead of striving for self-improvement. He highlights the importance of reducing self-judgment and promoting self-kindness. Vinny leads guided meditations aimed at nurturing self-appreciation, acceptance, and a supportive inner voice. The discussion reassures listeners that they don't need to 'fix' themselves, fostering a mindset of compassion and presence.
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Dan's Costa Rica Airbnb Plan
- Dan mentions planning a trip to Costa Rica with another family and using Airbnb to stay together in one house.
- He notes hosting your home on Airbnb can offset travel costs while keeping families connected.
Self-Inclusion Over Self-Improvement
- Vinny reframes practice from self-improvement to self-inclusion to change how we relate to ourselves.
- Meeting ourselves with kindness reduces the internal pressure to always be fixed or perfect.
Set A Supportive Posture And Relax Expectations
- Find a supported, relaxed-but-alert posture and soften your gaze or close your eyes to turn inward.
- Let the breath find its natural rhythm and release demands about how the session should go.