Tara Brach

Tara Brach, a prominent meditation teacher and author, shares the transformative power of mindfulness and self-acceptance. Ryan Holiday, the bestselling author of 'The Daily Stoic,' discusses applying Stoicism to modern challenges. Maria Popova of 'The Marginalian' delves into the importance of literature and insightful connections. Lastly, Cal Newport, a computer science professor, explores balancing productivity with being present, advocating for meaningful engagement over mere efficiency. Together, they offer a buffet of wisdom on personal growth and intentional living.

How to Stop the War Against Yourself - A conversation with Tara Brach & Dan Harris - It’s possible to actually be addicted to self-criticism, especially as a way to keep yourself safe. But evidence shows that rather than safety, this pervasive habit in our society creates deep suffering. This conversation between Tara and Dan Harris dives into strategies to deal with your own self-hatred and cultivate a forgiving heart. (Note: This was initially created as an episode for 10% Happier Podcast)  

Tara Brach, a legendary meditation teacher and author, shares her insights on navigating tumultuous times using Buddhist principles. She discusses the transformative Bodhisattva teachings that foster compassion and mindfulness, emphasizing their relevance in today's global crises. Tara introduces the RAIN technique for processing emotions and explains how letting distress serve as a portal can lead to action that mitigates anxiety. Her encouraging message highlights the importance of empathy and understanding in bridging divides, even amid societal polarization.

Tara Brach, a renowned author and meditation teacher with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, dives into the transformative RAIN acronym—Recognize, Allow, Investigate, and Nurture. She shares how this practice can enhance emotional awareness and improve relationships. The conversation explores embracing vulnerability, the interplay of compassion and mindfulness, and the significance of shared meditation experiences. With warmth and openness, Brach also touches on confronting fears to foster authentic living, making for an insightful discussion on personal growth and connection.

Tara Brach, a meditation teacher and author, discusses the dangers of self-criticism and its impact on self-acceptance. She shares the concept of being addicted to self-hatred and presents simple meditative techniques, like RAIN, for self-forgiveness. Brach emphasizes the importance of recognizing our inherent goodness and cultivating kindness towards ourselves to combat feelings of inadequacy. The conversation also highlights the transformative power of self-compassion and how it can enhance personal growth and relationships.

Renowned mindfulness teacher Tara Brach and leading researcher Dacher Keltner explore the power of exquisite attention, including practices like RAIN to awaken from anxious trances and how awe opens our eyes to wonder. Discover tools to train moment-to-moment presence, uncover magic, amplify creativity, deepen connections, and transform your life.

In a thought-provoking discussion, therapist Tara Brach shares her insights on navigating fear and uncertainty in today's tumultuous world. She emphasizes mindfulness as a crucial tool for managing anxiety, introducing the RAIN technique to cultivate self-compassion. Tara highlights the importance of acknowledging fears, particularly among younger generations, while promoting connection and emotional resilience. With personal stories and practical strategies, she encourages listeners to embrace vulnerability, ultimately fostering a deeper sense of compassion for themselves and others.

Mindfulness teacher and author Tara Brach and happiness expert Arthur Brooks discuss ingredients of happiness, the role of unhappiness, working with ego-fears, power of metacognition, transcendence of small self, and the love that brings true happiness in a conversation about becoming happier.

Tara Brach, a meditation teacher, discusses the concept of radical acceptance and its role in addressing feelings of unworthiness and isolation. She explores the connection between unworthiness and people-pleasing, societal pressure to achieve perfection, and the relationship between shame and fear. Brach shares personal experiences with practicing radical acceptance and emphasizes its ability to create the foundation for wise and compassionate action.

Tara Brach (@TaraBrach) is a PhD in clinical psychology and one of the leading teachers of Buddhist thinking and meditation in the Western world. She is the founder of the Insight Meditation Community in Washington, D.C. and her lectures are downloaded hundreds of thousands of times each month. I was first introduced to Tara's work by another guest on this podcast, Maria Popova. Soon thereafter, a friend and neuroscience PhD recommended her book, Radical Acceptance, as life-changing. It exceeded all expectations. It’s my hope that this tactical conversation offers you techniques for addressing loneliness, anger, self-hatred, the “trance of unworthiness,” and much more. Tara’s had a measurable impact on my life, and I wish the same for you. For those who know my fondness for Stoic philosophy, I think Tara’s work is a fantastic compliment to Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, and the other favorites. Links, resources, and show notes from this episode can be found at http://fourhourworkweek.com/podcast This podcast is brought to you by Vimeo Pro, which is the ideal video hosting platform for entrepreneurs. In fact, a bunch of my start-ups are already using Vimeo Pro. WealthFront uses it to explain how WealthFront works. TaskRabbit uses it to tell the company’s story. There are many other names who you would recognize among their customers (AirBnB, Etsy, etc.) Why do they use it? Vimeo Pro provides enterprise level video hosting for a fraction of the usual cost. Features include: Gorgeous high-quality playback with no ads Up to 20 GB of video storage every week Unlimited plays and views A fully customizable video player, which can include your company logo, custom outro, and more You get all this for just $199 per year (that’s only $17 per/mo.) There are no complicated bandwidth calculations or hidden fees. Try it risk-free for 30 days. Just go to Vimeo.com/business to check it out. If you like it, you can use the promo code “Tim” to get 25% off. This is a special discount just for you guys. Enjoy!***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit tim.blog/podcast.Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (“5-Bullet Friday”) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Visit tim.blog/sponsor and fill out the form.Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.