In this October 2021 episode of Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris, psychology professor Amishi Jha examines the science of meditation for improving focus and attention.

After suffering a panic attack live on air as an ABC News anchor, Dan Harris' mind was opened to the world of meditation.

In 2014, Harris published his bestselling book 10% Happier. It's a self-proclaimed skeptic's guide to meditation and a glimpse into his journey towards spirituality.

Harris has followed up this book with a 10% Happier newsletter and podcast, sharing new insights into leading a happier, more mindful life.

Amishi Jha has spent her career studying mediation with those in high-intensity working environments, including people in the military, firefighters, and executives.

Enlisting a scientific perspective, Jha advocates for the practice of mindfulness. She helps professionals to better understand and connect with their feelings – without the 'gooey' language associated with mediation.

A professor of psychology at the University of Miami, Jha has spent years studying mindfulness, attention, and distraction. With Harris, she discusses the teachings of her latest book, Peak Mind.