How Being Wired Differently Can Be an Advantage | Jeff Warren

This is the 10% Happier Podcast. I'm Dan Harris. Hello there, how are we doing? Today, we're going to talk about how to meditate with the brain you actually have as opposed to the one you wish you had. You're going to be hearing from the great meditation teacher and great friend of mine, Jeff Warren, who is hilariously and also admirably open about his ADHD and bipolar diagnoses.

I do want to make one thing clear from the jump here. This is not just a conversation for people who have official labels or diagnoses. As Jeff points out, there may not even be such a thing as a neurotypical brain. Every one of us has quirks, sensitivities, and idiosyncrasies that shape how we show up when we meditate. As you're about to hear, Jeff is relentlessly practical.

He's going to break down how to figure out what works for you, whether that's deep breathing practice, open awareness, movement, journaling, just taking a bath, whatever. He talks about why paying attention to your own wiring is not self-indulgent. It's actually a foundation for clarity, regulation, and frankly being less of a menace to everybody around you. Just a few items of business before we dive in here. First, we will not be holding our weekly live this Tuesday, December 30th.

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