Dan Harris discusses managing news anxiety through mindfulness, emphasizing that "action absorbs anxiety" and community connection is vital for mental health. He shares his journey from a panic attack on live TV to becoming a meditation advocate, debunking wellness myths and offering practical tips like "piggybacking" habits. The conversation highlights how despair is a tool for political paralysis and how small, local acts of service can restore a sense of agency and civic engagement.
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