10% Happier with Dan Harris

An Update From Dan

December 19, 2025

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  • Dan Harris has launched a brand-new meditation app, temporarily named "10% with Dan Harris," in response to listener feedback requesting an app format over the previous Substack offering. 
  • The new app is designed to differentiate itself from typical one-way content libraries by emphasizing community, live sessions, and engagement to help users build and maintain a consistent meditation practice. 
  • Existing paid subscribers to Dan Harris's Substack are automatically subscribed to the new app at no additional cost, and new users can access a 30-day free trial that includes an upcoming New Year's challenge led by Joseph Goldstein. 

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Announcement of New App
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  • Key Takeaway: Dan Harris is launching a new meditation app called “10% with Dan Harris” after previously leaving his co-founded app and moving to a Substack newsletter.
  • Summary: Dan Harris announces a major update: the launch of a new meditation application, temporarily named “10% with Dan Harris.” This follows his departure from his previous app about 15 months prior, which led to the creation of a Substack newsletter. The decision to build the app stemmed from continuous feedback from listeners and subscribers who desired a centralized application for the existing content.
App Differentiation and Community Focus
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  • Key Takeaway: The new app aims to overcome the common issue of users falling off the meditation wagon by incorporating social support through community features, contrasting with existing one-way content libraries.
  • Summary: The team recognized that most existing meditation apps function merely as content libraries, whereas users desired engagement with teachers and each other. Meditation practiced in community historically aids habit formation, which is often lacking in hyper-individualized, tech-drenched culture. While community features are central, introverts can opt out of group interaction or join sessions with cameras off.
App Features Overview
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  • Key Takeaway: The “10% with Dan Harris” app includes five main categories: a guided meditation library, weekly live Q&A events, the ad-free podcast with transcripts, community discussion forums, and special events like meditation challenges.
  • Summary: The app features a library of guided meditations addressing stress, anxiety, sleep, and focus from top teachers. Weekly live events occur every Tuesday at 4 PM Eastern, offering meditation and Q&A sessions with replays available. Subscribers also receive the ad-free podcast, transcripts, summaries, and access to the entire archive of prior episodes.
Subscription and Trial Details
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  • Key Takeaway: Existing paid Substack subscribers are automatically subscribed to the new app without extra charge, and new users receive a 30-day free trial.
  • Summary: Paid subscribers to danharris.com are already subscribed to the app at no additional cost; step-by-step download instructions are provided in the show notes. New users can download the app and access a 30-day free trial. Support questions can be directed to [email protected], where Roy handles inquiries.
New Year’s Challenge Promotion
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  • Key Takeaway: The 30-day free trial covers a seven-day New Year’s meditation challenge led by Joseph Goldstein, starting Monday, January 5th, 2026, which is described as the ultimate on-ramp to Buddhist meditation.
  • Summary: The free trial includes access to a seven-day New Year’s meditation challenge led by Joseph Goldstein, commencing on January 5th, 2026. Goldstein’s progressive guided meditations are considered excellent for both beginners and experienced practitioners. Dan Harris learned a great deal from recording alongside Goldstein, calling the content a masterclass in managing thoughts and emotions.
Closing Gratitude and Future Growth
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  • Key Takeaway: Dan Harris expresses deep gratitude to long-time supporters who have followed the journey from the original app to Substack and now the new app, emphasizing that the app will continue to evolve based on user feedback.
  • Summary: The new app is described as a living organism intended to grow continuously based on user feedback. Dan Harris specifically thanks those who have followed him through all iterations of his platform. Listeners are encouraged to continue providing feedback on what is working and what is not.