10% Happier with Dan Harris Seth Meyers On: Handling Performance Anxiety, Managing the Inner Critic, Hacks for Better Conversation, and Staying Joyful in Dark Times
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Jan 16, 2026 
Seth Meyers, acclaimed host of Late Night and former SNL star, shares insights into juggling the chaos of current events with humor and joy. He reflects on overcoming imposter syndrome during his early career, revealing how friendship and loyalty bolster his creativity. Parenting, he claims, is even tougher than hosting a talk show, and he discusses using meditation to manage anxiety. By embracing nerves as motivation, Seth highlights the importance of listening in interviews and creating a supportive workplace culture. Expect laughter and wisdom!
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Joy As Political And Emotional Resilience
- Seth Meyers treats joyful performance as resilience against grim news and tries to make clear the show is having fun while addressing serious issues.
- Collective laughter signals shared values and replenishes audiences' ability to engage with hard topics.
Surviving The SNL Gauntlet
- Seth describes his brutal early years at SNL where he felt like the seventh choice among extraordinary peers and had to find his niche.
- Surviving that gauntlet prepared him for later success and career longevity.
The Handle Hole And The Bottle Listener
- Seth recounts punching a door handle through a wall after a sketch he loved didn't make the show and keeping the mark as a reminder of his petulance.
- His producer Mike Shoemaker serves as a release valve who absorbs Seth's anger and preserves team perspective.
