Interviews
10% Happier with Dan Harris Podcast – Sebene Selassie & Jeff Warren On: How Friendship Helps Your Meditation; Vulnerability vs Oversharing; And Advice For People Pleasers
In this episode we talk about: The perks of meditating with friends, the importance of friendship in chaotic times, how to have difficult conversations, authenticity vs wanton oversharing, working with the thorny stuff that can come up in relationships, advice for people pleasers, and building meaningful relationships in the age of... more
Happy Enough Podcast
In this episode, Jeff chats with Garvia from the Happier Enough podcast about how he got into meditation to help his mental health, what meditation is, how it helps quiet unproductive thoughts and how you – the skeptical, busy person with a mile-long to-do list – can start incorporating it into your happiness practice.
10% Happier with Dan Harris Podcast – How To Be Less Anxious And Awkward About Money with Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren
In this episode, we talk about: how much is enough, the illusion of security, the importance of being able to talk to your friends about this stuff, and the power of identifying your own money story, in other words, finding the point of origination for your own neuroses on the subject
10% Happier with Dan Harris Podcast – Exploring What It Means To “Pay Attention”
Recorded live at the Omega Institute, Jeff guides us through two different approaches to being attentive to our experience — followed by a discussion with Dan and Sebene.
10% Happier with Dan Harris Podcast – How to Avoid the Toilet Vortex of Anxiety with Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren
We also talk about: whether it is possible to be a failed meditator; grief versus mourning; and meditation tips for parents.
The Change Room Podcast
From The Change Room Podcast: In this episode, we discusses how spiritual practices can either help individuals recognize, accept and connect with their particular mental health and neuro-identities (best case!) or (worst case!) lead to a disconnection and denial."
10% Happier with Dan Harris Podcast – How To Handle Literally Anything with Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren
How To Handle Literally Anything with Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren
10% Happier with Dan Harris Podcast – Meditation Party: Magic, Mystery, Intuition, Tattoos, and Non-Efforting with Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren
Welcome to the third installment of Meditation Party, an experiment we’re running with a chattier format – more of a morning zoo vibe, but way deeper, of course.
10% Happier Podcast – Meditation Party with Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren: Psychedelics, ADHD, Waking Up From Distraction, and Singing Without Being Self-Conscious
In this episode, Jeff shares what it’s like to be a meditation teacher who has ADHD. We also take listener questions, discussing topics like drugs. Specifically, psychedelics — and whether you’re violating Buddhist precepts if you take them. We also talk about how frustrating it can be to repeatedly wake up from distraction in... more
Fatherhood Unlocked with Dan Doty Podcast
From the Fatherhood Unlocked with Dan Doty Podcast, episode #9 Jeff Warren - Grounding into Fatherhood: "In this funny yet honest conversation with Meditation teacher, Jeff Warren, we recall just how essential our practice has been for keeping us grounded and sane on our journey into fatherhood, and equally how parenthood can replace... more
7 Surprising Advantages For Entrepreneurs Who Meditate
Originally published in Forbes Magazine With practice, meditation has the potential to change your life. Committing to even a short practice of just ten minutes per day could bring business benefits beyond a reduced heart rate, lower cortisol levels, and better rest. The effects aren’t uniform across practitioners, each person gleans... more
10% Happier Podcast – Meditation Party: The “Sh*t Is Fertilizer” Edition | Sebene Selassie & Jeff Warren
This episode is the first in an experimental new series called Meditation Party. Dan takes listener calls with fellow meditators Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren and get candid about their practices and dealing with life.
Business Unusual with Barbara Corcoran
From the Business Unusual with Barbara Corcoran Podcast: "Meditation changed my life, and today I'm talking to the guy who coached me through it. Jeff Warren joins me to break down the benefits of meditation, why many of the most successful people practice it, and why it's okay if you 'can't get the hang of it.'"
Why Your Meditation Lesson Must Be More Accessible
Fine piece in Mashable by Rebecca Ruiz, about how to make meditation practice more accessible to people with physical and mental disabilities.
Dropping In – An Omega Podcast
From the Dropping In - An Omega Podcast: "In his conversation with Omega digital media director Cali Alpert, Jeff reveals why he thinks meditation is one of the most radical acts, how we can tailor a practice to fit our individual needs, and how we learn best in community."
CNN Coronavirus: Fact vs Fiction Podcast
From CNN: “The stress of this the pandemic is getting to us, and today’s election is only heightening the anxiety for some. Today CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta shares tips for coping with all this extra anxiety. Jeff Warren tells us about his experience with meditation and explains some of the benefits."
The Joyous Health Podcast
From the Joyous Health Podcast: “In this episode, Jeff shares his background, how his interest in meditation began, and how he uses it to support his own mental health." This week’s guest is Writer and mediation teacher Jeff Warren. If there is such a thing as a rockstar meditation teacher, Jeff is certainly in the conversation.
CBC Now Or Never Show
In this episode of Now or Never, Jeff explains why he created the "most boring" videos ever and why slowing down is important for ourselves and our communities.
10% Happier Podcast – How to Be Your Own Teacher
Jeff and Dan talk all about the wide-world of practice beyond the meditation cushion, about what it means to be your own teacher and Jeff's idea of the different stage of practice that people all go through – regardless of their particular commitment.
Evryman Podcast
From the Evryman Podcast: “You don’t need to run to the science, the science is cool but go to your own experience, do the experiment and see what’s there.” This week’s guest is Writer and mediation teacher Jeff Warren. If there is such a thing as a rockstar meditation teacher, Jeff is certainly in the conversation.
Running for Real Podcast
From the Running for Real podcast: "What if I told you that you could meditate at any time of day, doing any activity? Would you be more likely to try it? You may be thinking that meditation is only for those people that already have their life together, or for people without children, or less-demanding jobs. But that isn’t true!... more
Becoming One’s Own Teacher and Explorer
I was a ridiculous person back then. I just was interested in partying and whooping it up and so I didn't really let my accidents slow me down. I didn't stop to take any lessons from them. I didn't have the language to talk about growth and consciousness and any of it. Nobody in my circles talked about this stuff.
Psychologists Off The Clock
A podcast about the science and practice of living well
Mindful Parenting Summit
From the 2019 Mindful Parenting Summit, with the ebullient Dr. Stacy Thomas. We discuss mindfulness as a general skillset for parents, how to craft meditation practices for kids, the importance of meeting kids where they're at and the power of imagination
The Soulspace Podcast
From The Soulspace Podcast: "In this episode, we decided to take a stab at some “deep end” questions that relate to practice. Jeff shares his personal vision for the future of mental health. At the very end, he leaves us with a beautiful 10 minute guided meditation."
And Then It Hit Me with Cory Allen
From the Astral Hustle podcast: "This podcast was a trip. Several times Jeff and I had to stop and scratch our heads because of the similarity of our experiences. We had fun and got into a deep talk about our paths and the far reaches of consciousness".
The Sonya Looney Show
"We talked about how to meditate (even if you don’t want to focus on the breath), different tools for learning about and accepting the inner workings of our emotions and thoughts, how to find the right practice for you, and even ways to make things like sports or even showering part of your meditation practice."
Pausefully Podcast
Being human takes practice. From the Pausefully Podcast: “Jeff Warren talks about exploring consciousness from the perspective of how to live a more fulfilled life… approaching this exploration with a spirit of adventure.”
Human 2.0 | Mind Upgrade Podcast
From the Human 2.0 | Mind Upgrade Podcast : "Too busy to meditate? Can’t turn off your brain? Curious about mindfulness but more comfortable in the gym? This episode with Jeff Warren is for you.
Modern Wisdom Podcast with Chris Williamson
On this podcast Jeff and Chris Williamson discuss why introspective work should be taken as seriously as personal hygiene, how you can double the span of your life experience, what benefits occur when consistently practising meditation, and just why exploring our own consciousness is so difficult, yet rewarding.
Anderson Cooper Town Hall with Jeff and Dan
At the famous 92nd street Y in New York, Jeff Warren joins Dan Harris, as they chat with CNN's Anderson Copper to discuss their new book, "Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics."
Mindful Mama with Hunter Clarke-Fields
From The Mindful Mama podcast: “Talking to Jeff Warren was like talking to my long-lost meditation friend who totally “got it.” His story about how meditation helped him notice the “neurotic ways he was in pain,” will help you understand the power of this practice at a deeper level.” More info here
The One Your Feed with Eric Zimmer
From The One you Feed Podcast: “We all know that meditation is good for us but for many, it just feels inaccessible and out of reach. If that is how you feel, what Jeff has to share in this interview will make that gap shrink in size so much so that you can hop right … "The One Your Feed with Eric Zimmer"
Unmistakable Creative Podcast
From the Unmistakable Creative podcast: "Meditation can accomplish many things for many different people, and Jeff Warren has experienced that firsthand. Despite having attention issues, Jeff has been able to use meditation effectively and has studied it and its affects on people for years".
Phoenix Health with Eileen Laird
From the Phoenix Health podcast: “Do you picture meditators sitting quietly and peacefully with completely empty minds, people genetically wired totally differently from you? Let me tell you a secret: those people don’t exist. In this episode, Eileen and Jeff talk specifically about common meditation obstacles for people... more
Bounce with Larry Weeks
Larry Weeks: "This is a podcast about training how you want to exist in the world. You're training how to do this everyday. If you’re existing in a consistently negative state – angry, fearful, stressful – that’s the habit you’re unconsciously training."
Rad Awakenings Podcast – You Are What You Repeatedly Do
High energy podcast discussing mental health, shame, equanimity, flow states, ageing gracefully, the practicality of practice, and much more.
The Wright Show with Robert Wright
From science journalist to meditation teacher. How ADD and bipolar tendencies shaped Jeff’s practice. Falling out of a tree while on mushrooms. The interaction between mindfulness, not-self, and suffering. Defining enlightenment. Varieties of consciousness. How meditation can shift your priorities.
Waking Up Bipolar with Chris Cole
Chris Cole: "As you’ll hear in our conversation, Jeff Warren has an uncanny ability to both dive deep into mystical waters and also articulate the many practical benefits of taking up a meditation practice. I most appreciate his willingness to speak candidly about his experiences with ADHD."
Hypnotize Me with Dr. Elizabeth Bonet
No Fear practices. Different ways to break out of fear and anxiety. The natural course of Insomnia. The Watch” and how it related to Insomnia. About Jeff's teacher Shinzen Young. How Hypnosis gives us perspective on ourselves and Trance
Inspire Nation with Michael Sandler
How was he experimenting with consciousness as a child? What’s the importance of making people feel better about the fact that everyone’s got their own neurotic stuff? What was the 10% Happier meditation tour? What are the most important concepts for beginning? and more
Joe Rogan Experience #1062 – Dan Harris & Jeff Warren
Lively talk with Joe Rogan and Dan Harris about self-regulation, martial arts, meditation, managing energy, the paradox of practice, equanimity and qualities of meditation and much more besides.
10% Happier with Dan Harris #113: After the Road Trip
Dan and Jeff reflect on their January 2017 road trip, in which they traveled from New York City to Los Angeles to talk with people about what keeps them from meditating, and in the process, the two friends discuss how meditation has helped them work through their own personal struggles.
Expanding Mind II – Exploring Meditation
Talk with Erik Davis and Maja D’Aoust. Gets right into big questions around the experience of meditation, the vastness of the territory, the multiplicity of practices, the relationship between insight and ethics, the mystery of human enlightenment and - to keep it modest - science and the nature of reality.
Expanding Mind I – Science, Consciousness, Reality
Fun talk with writer scholar Erik Davis, including riffs on hypnagogia, lucid dreaming, scientific vs spiritual knowledge, the role of science journalists in describing the nature of reality, how ocean may shape mind, and more.
Dreaming as Practice
Jennifer Dumpert teaches a course on dreaming at Pacifica Graduate Institute in California. A short video interview I did for her class, talking all about Aristotle and houses on wheels and "memory catching" Brenda Lee's Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree.
California Literary Review
Blah blah. Interview with the California Literary Review
Sassy Science Interview
Sassy Science is put together by journalist Sonya Buyting. Sonya's podcasts are an adrenaline-fueled mix of breaking news and breaking beats. Good overview of Head Trip with some lurid extrapolations.