
The How to Train a Happy Mind podcast brings meditation to modern people hungry for happy, meaningful lives. Each week, host Scott Snibbe and his guests share powerful mind training techniques that go beyond mindfulness to harness our intelligence, emotions, and imagination. Learn how to build a happy mind, fulfilling relationships, and a better world through a secular approach to meditation that ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 320 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualityBuddhismMental HealthHealth & Fitness | |||

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This guided meditation takes us through different ways of observing the mind, first examining its ever-present parts: perception, feeling, will, and awareness.
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Listening to this podcast has changed my life for the better. Being mindful is so important to my every day now.
A brilliant podcast about Buddhism and meditation. Scott speaks to some of the most interesting and distinguished scholars and scientists whose research tackles aspects of our inner worlds. Scott’s a warm and friendly guide and super-knowledgable himself which allows the interviews to have a really nice conversational feel to them. Loads of great meditations too!!!
Scott approaches his talks and mediations in such a relatable way. I have found them incredibly helpful in challenging my old thought patterns and reducing anxiety. I’ve listened to all of his episodes more than once. I’m so appreciative of this resource.
I so wanted to listen to Kiri Westby but she ended so many of her facts with a question mark, e.g., "Then the Chinese police came to raid us?" Did they raid you or no? Of course I realized her tonal question marks were meant to be factual but IMPOSSIBLE to listen to for ANY length of time. Sad bc I'm sure it was an interesting interview
My partner, Jane, and I have been involved with Buddhism for decades. Nonetheless, we listen to, and learn from, this podcast regularly. The guests are wonderful, and Scott Snibbe's style of interviewing makes their messages accessible to those just discovering this path, as well as informative for those who have been on it for quite a while. Additionally, Scott's own teachings are helpful.
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The show centers on practical meditation, secular Buddhism, and the intersection of ancient wisdom with modern science and psychology. Episodes frequently explore how to train the mind for better attention, compassion, and everyday happiness, often featuring guided practices and interviews with thinkers, artists, and researchers who illuminate mindfulness, ethics, and human flourishing. A notable strength is the blend of accessible, down-to-earth guidance with deeper inquiry into perception, consciousness, and compassionate action, making it appealing to listeners seeking both practical tools and thoughtful conversation beyond simple relaxation. A recurring strength is the host's approachable style and emphasis on ordinary-life applicabilit... more
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