Sam Harris: Transcend the Illusion of the Self
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- Mayim explains the benefits and historical role of meditation with her former colleague and UCLA PHD graduate buddy Sam Harris. Sam talks about his journey discovering mindfulness through an altered state as a teenager which led him to a life dedicated to encouraging others to get in touch with their base desires through a meditative practice. How do you unlink your thoughts and uncover patterns of emotion, behavior, and beliefs that no longer serve you? How do you transcend the constructed notion of who you are to access your soul? Mayim and Jonathan get put into a meditative trance by the silky timber of Sam's voice as he tackles misperceptions about meditation and explains how to access different realms of consciousness and connect to your true self.
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My favorite quote about meditation is that "You should meditate for twenty minutes every day, unless you are very busy, in which case you should meditate for an hour."
I love that quote too
Love that!
Pl yuuuyyyuu
Makes me laugh, as it flies in the face of “busy.”
I am so grateful to be a scholarship recipient of the Waking Up app. I learned about Sam Harris here, so I want to thank you too. I so appreciate his company’s generosity in my time of need, mentally and financially. Thank you for linking people to resources, Jonathan and Mayim!
I want to see an episode with Jonathan being interviewed! I am sensing that he has a lot to say.
Agree
Also agree. It is evident that he is intelligent and has experienced much in his lifetime. I would like to know his level of education and/or if he is primarily self taught.
"Name it and we've got it!" This is the first time I have ever heard this expression and it is such a wonderful way to condense such a big subject. Thank you. Thank you!
I know that they have a pattern of how they communicate. It is bugging me how much she is interrupting him when he is speaking.
Am totally captivated by Jonathan.
Mayim, I love what you do, and winced that you made an error. The Beatles met with the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the founder of Transcendental Meditation. The sitar is an Indian instrument. The Dalai Lama is Tibetan and they do not have a tradition with the sitar. It's true that he lives in India, but it's in exile in Dharamsala, near the Tibetan border. Apples and Oranges
I also made a comment about this error! It was very jarring and so easy to find ~ I did not have to consult Google to know the history because I lived it
And Mayim blended the Buddhism of Tibetan knowledge and Dalai Lama and the Hinduism
Even her banter with Jonathon about ashrams was a bit cringy because of her lack of understanding and impatience to allow Jonathon to add to the conversation
I think they needed to bring on Sam much faster and let him set up definitions and impart history since he was the one who specialized with Mayim academically and also from his personal experience like Jonathon
Sam held both keys which is a real treat for the listener
BUT ~ credit to Mayim for obtaining him as a guest and bigger credit for having done Graduate School with him!!! I'm going to check out Sam Harris today and indulge in some of his podcasts
I really like what Jonathan has to say too. I think without the context of your relationship, which is one of love and respect I'm sure, it sometimes come off as if you (Mayim) are shutting him down. I love this podcast, and I am sure that this doesn't reflect the way you feel about Jonathan, but just so you know, to me as an outsider, it makes me feel uneasy or slightly upset to hear how you shut him off sometimes. This may say more about me than anything else, and you may chose to respectfully ignore this comment, which is totally fine, but I wanted to give this feedback. Otherwise I absolutely love the podcast, the conversations, the guests, and it is so insightful!
I just commented something similar and I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks that way. I don't know about their relationship and it shouldn't matter. in a way he is the “voice of the listener” and I feel degraded by her condescending manner towards him.
Well, it’s maybe more that she has formal training in these matters, and he’s a smart amateur but not an authority. She worked and researched and studied - and taught - for years. He’s read some cool stuff and is smart. He translates Mayim into simpler terms, sometimes, and speaks more slowly and pleasingly. But she’s more deeply versed in the science and studies. Not that she’s never wrong; just that she had a deeper base of knowledge to speak from.
@@Historian212 well she doesn’t have to be snooty about it.
Agreed
I have also noticed that with Jonathan and also in her interview with her mom (bit condescending at times). Also this conversation felt a bit uneasy for me since I have followed Sam's work for a while now (more the philosophy area) and it felt at times she took things too lightly and Sam is a deep deep guy, but I have attributed her behaviour to her having ADHD and having that nervous energy manifest that way. I don't think she means bad but it comes across a bit insensitive at times. And yes, I would love to see Jonathan be the subject of the interview and hear what he has to say.
Jonathan needs his own show. I need to hear more. 😀🤗😎👍
Yes!!!! We need to hear him more
I think we should hear less of him!
People are here for Mayim ~ these are her contacts and her expertise
These guests don't just agree to participate on any random person's podcast! If you think they are all readily available to anybody then start your own podcast and see what happens
@boliusabol822 yes
@@deborahrose8621yes
I was hoping Sam Harris would be on your podcast and I was NOT disappointed. This is gold!!
Sam harris is one of the guys that you will say "wow" to him when he talks
About 4 years ago with all the stress of life, politics and having a disaster in the White House, I decided to give Transcendental Meditation a try and got trained over a week or so. I paid about $900.00. I have been meditating daily for 4 years and it has greatly helped get me through the last administration and helped me through the pandemic. I meditate every morning for 20 minutes or more before I have any coffee. Sometimes I do let the thoughts come and go during meditating without thinking the mantra word. I think being still and calm with or without focusing on your mantra, does your mind and body good!! The meditation I do has nothing to do with religion and that is one of the reasons I decided to sign up. I do not do any group meditating but I do it daily and glad I was trained to do it for my well being.
I love when Sam's witty humor comes out of nowhere, while he's talking so candidly XD
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Respectfully requesting; Please allow Jonathan to speak
Thank you
You could have a whole show on Social Anxiety and how people “make us feel stupid” and how we overcompensate by trying to make them laugh to break the ice or sooth ourselves.
This
It's nice to see an upbeat smiling version of Sam, very rare
I'm finding this podcast nearly a year after it's been released. Starting from episode 1, on Spotify, I'm working my way to the most recent uploads. I am finding this podcast so helpful. Insightful at least, life changing if I take these uploads to the fullest. I have been struggling with PTSD after a DV situation years ago, and have been in therapy for just over a year now. Working full time and enrolled in a cohort for my bachelor's, I find it so easy to overwork myself into numbness and distraction. I am so happy to have found something that feels as if my worries are acknowledged and seen, so I don't feel so alone. Working within is so hard, but I am slowly feeling better equipped. Thank you so much
Another great one.... I’m a disabled Navy Veteran. I was so lucky enough to be in the very first “Loving Kindness” Group at our VA. It was a true blessing I still find my self using the tools many many years later. Sam has a very soothing voice. I will go check out his app and web page. Thank You for giving us yet another tool/guidance to become our better selves. Much Love from a huge fan.
Yet another wonderful episode. I love how Mayim points out that while MDMA is helpful to Sam (& others) to reach ____ state of being, clearly the Dalai Lama & others don’t need the substance to reach the same state (& I’m not anti-substance).
I do love the point about choosing to stay in anger b/c of focusing on your thoughts vs that you normally STAY in anger organically. Love, love, love that!
I'm new to Sam Harris. Thanks for putting him in my radar. I avoided clicking on him in my CZcams suggestions but now I may follow up and see where he leads.
Was so excited that there was a bonus episode this week!! loved all the science talk. Also really love the banter between Mayim and Jonathon in this show. Would love to see an episode where Mayim and Jonathon talk about their own stories and lives and experiences! Thanks so much for doing this show for us. Love to all.
This is my favorite show! You don't know me Mayim, but if you did we would be best friends. 😊
I feel that Mayim is condescending to Jonathan. I think he does a good job
I strongly agree. He's not a flunky, but she seems to treat him that way. She displays impatience and a "non-equal" energy towards him and what he offers.
agree
Agreed. Continually attempting to make him seem inferior to her and trying to laugh it away as a “joke”.
Totally agree. If she’s joking, she really should stop. It’s not a good look. I do enjoy the podcast and still admire Mayim however.
This
I love how Mayim can dissect and expound terms. It’s amazing.
She's good at that! Her academic knowledge is super spot on!
Interesting and the exact opposite of my view. But to each their own. Peace.
Yes
I woke to this notification and could not wait to listen.
2 episodes a week?? Yes please!!!
I love this show. I’m not sure where I can do a five star review but when I figure it out, I will give you five stars. This is one of the best podcasts available.
Thank you, Mayim and Jonathan! I have learned a lot about mental health from this podcast that I never knew before. I realize I have emotional baggage that I have carried around for years, mostly regrets from past relationships with exes and dealing with survivor's guilt with my older brother who passed away at a young age. I can choose to let these negative thoughts go. Thank you so much. This podcast has been so helpful, especially since we are still amidst a pandemic that won't let go.
I'm just thrilled he spoke about physically active meditation as opposed to what traditionally presented to us (i.e. sitting still). I get better mental benefits through active yoga, ballet, and running than I do through guided meditations or stationary practices.
Just walking the shoreline at sunset whilst thinking about my senses around me, and how they feel, smell, taste, sound, see. You don't need to sit in a single spot saying "Ommmmmm..."
you had me at "Sam is talking about, LITERALLY , going above and beyond our consciousness" emphasis literally added
You are doing such a wonderful job. Thank you Mayim and Jonathan. Your videos are a ray of sunlight in some of my dark days. When I get to listen to your voices and learn something new I always feel better afterwards. I hope you know how much you are helping the people around you. Thank you.
Awesome! A bonus Breakdown this week. Sam Harris is fantastic. May we all be free of our own mindsets and achieve the pure love for humankind that is so incredibly beautiful!!!
I'm such a huge fan of Sam Harris and it was giddy fun to hear you both went to school together. Wish I could be a fly on the wall for more conversations between you two.
My goodness, the amount of ads here is absolutely disgusting. Gives me an appreciation for my monthly subscription to Sam's podcast. Watching this on CZcams (obvs) I'm getting *their* ads, and the podcast's in-content ads. Just monetizing the hell out of anything that could have value to people.
Mayim, I love this podcast, but sometimes I feel like Jonathan is interrupted. It would be awesome if you can let him talk a little bit more and take some of his questions and comments more seriously
Wow, i wanted to comment the exact same thing...Mayim can come off as a bit condescending at times, in my opinion... (unintentionally ofcourse)
I was just about to say the same thing! I suspect Mayim interrupts because she is nervous. Listen more...let guests answer the question. Love the podcast!
Agreed...we all know how intelligent you are Mayim...it always seems you're trying to prove it. Jonathan Is a great asset to the podcast, let him shine a little.
I was going to say, "stop being mean to Jonathan" but your way is much better 😀
@@sandieking9007 yeah, I think it is unintentional too
YAY! DEFINITELY A SURPRISE! 🥳 Thank you, Mayim and Jonathan!
The context of Sam Harris provides even more richness to the significance of his current work. Thank you for this Mayim and Jonathan!
You are wonderful, Mayim. When I am in complete crisis mode, mediations has not worked. It's been that kind of year. I do believe in the premises behind meditation and it's successes are evident. but it has not worked as a consistent force in my life. I hope that can change one day. Thank you for inspiring and interesting podcasts. Keep them coming!
Thank you Mayim, Jonathan and Sam! Such a filling and uplifting episode
Jonathan handled Mayim soooo graciously. Such a huge lesson in manners.
He Does for sure.
He always does. Such a nice guy.
Aren’t they romantic linked too? I don’t know how he puts up with her. She is insufferable. Overly identified with her public perception as a smart person she seems so threatened by Jonathan’s equal intelligence. She needs to work on that ego and her insecurities. She doesn’t need to be the only smart person in the room.
@jessicalynch9138 they are NOT romantically linked.
It reminds me of the barking dog and wise owl theology. As long as the crazy dog is happening in your mindset, you cannot move forward. Once you allow the wise owl to take over you can move past the issue. I always told my kids when they were freaking out over a situation: does this person feed you, does this person put clothes on your back, does this person put a roof over your head, does this person pay your bills? If the answer is no, why are you giving this person control over your life. I know that those questions aren’t always the best ones to answer as adults, but to a teenager a simplistic question and answer session can be the best to bring the wise owl back to roost, instead of the crazy barking dog.
Everything makes so much sense, Mayim. Your series really touches on real life. Thank you.
What an amazing surprise to get another episode this week. I always love every episode and it is such an enjoyable way to start or end your day and is often the highlight of my day. To have a podcast where I can laugh,learn and truly enjoy every second is just amazing since I don't normally listen to alot of podcast but this one has definitely changed my perspective on alot of things, so thank you so much for this podcast and every episode .
How can you feel stupid in front of him? Apart that Sam seems to be a warm, soft spoking person, your intellingence is there to us to be seen easily! Don’t understimate yourself! A FABULOUS EPISODE! Another 💎again! Thank you Mayim & Jonathan! Happy Passover! 💜
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Being friends with Sam must be a treat!
Thanks for sharing this interview with Sam, one of my favorite people!
Love your podcasts .. Don’t stop these podcasts PLEASE...!!!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️
Appreciate his no nonsense approach.
I love how Sam can effortlessly dodge any attempts to smuggle God into conversations where it doesn’t belong.
You transcend by including,not excluding,he has a ways to go yet
@@daviddeida what
@@user-tv9to1oe2h The purpose of Buddhism as he suggests is not to disregard the sense of self,its not to dissolve anger etc etc.That is an avoidance of what is.If he truly transcended the false self he would understand fully what the bible says and would not dismiss it as just a story.He would understand when Jesus said love your neighbor as yourself as there is just the self,there is no separation the perceived external world is your internal world.The world is appearing in you.
@daviddeida the car accident example. There are many ways to get there. Some people get there or are motivated to go get there, but we wouldn't recommend car crashes.
@@user-tv9to1oe2h I am all for motivation to get there.Just like I would'nt want people not to drive cars as they might crash.Atheism has encouraged many not to drive and has left a meaningless road for many.I do feel encouraged though with Bernando Kastrup leading the Idealist perspective and pointing out materialism is baloney.
What a surprise! ❤️🙌🏼 you guys made me surprised with this amazing bonus episode. It’s a yayy!! Thank you, Mayim and Jonathan.
This whole interaction is mind blowing!!!! You guys are so smart!!!! 😍❤️
This is officially my favorite show...As soon as I see the notification that you launched a new video, I immediately click it!!! love everything about the new direction of your channel! This show is going to be incredibly profound, I can feel it!
I've been practising meditation for 17 years and daily for the last 8, my baseline anxiety has reduced significantly, between hypnosis and meditation, I am living a relatively peaceful life despite several mental, and physical diagnosis.
Love all the facial reactions that Mayim makes. Thank you both for talking about all of these different topics. Great episode!
I loved this interview in its message from Sam in how much more control everyone has than realized, and everyone has the same ability to process and move through feelings, that "don't define you."
Thanks so much for the TM discussion - when I was first exploring the idea of meditation, TM presented itself as a paywall, dissuading me from the pursuit, and sort of dominated the top layer of an initial internet exploration on the subject. It was listening to Sam that broke those barriers - his generous discourse, his candid talk of psychedelic experiences, and of course his remarkably dulcet tone.
TM is not a concentration tecnique
Sam is hands down my favorite Podcaster.
Plus I use his talk on youtube about free will to fall asleep most nights. His way of speaking is perfect for relaxation 😌👌
Yes!!!
I absolutely love Sam Harris!
Sam Harris is just the best! Thank you!
Please the final conversation and Mayim’s laughter😂😂❤️❤️✨👏🏻👏🏻 Such a good episode🤞🏼
Whaaaaat worlds are colliding here! But in a good way. Sam Harris and Mayim, holy moly. Looking forward to dive into this.
At 06:43 Mayim stated the Beatles, George Harrison in particular, met with the Dalai Lama in India; and that was the start of the Beatles being immersed in Eastern teachings. Actually, the Beatles went to the TM (Transcendental Meditation) ashram of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in Rishikesh, India (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beatles_in_India).
Jonathan is terrific. Such a nice balance to Mayim's energy.
Mayim is amazing. This woman is unstoppable! Love love 💜 💛 💚
This was so relaxing 😌 I almost fell asleep toward the end just being so peaceful.
Sam was never able to get out of first gear in this interview. Check out Sam's interview on The Psychology Podcast with Scott Barry Kaufman. He digs in to no self and free will.
Oh that was a fantastic intervew. Probably the best of Sam outside of his own podcast on these topics. Also just saw him on Lex fridman's podcast too. Great and long interview.
Well said. I had to turn it off
Thanks for that suggestion. Yes, this interview was...uh, terrible.
I will ~ I want to take a deep dive
I think too much time was spent between M&J and their interpretation and banter rather than keeping the slate clear for Sam!
But Mayim has a great show and an impressive curiousity and will improve with every episode ~
Enjoyed this dose of breakdown! Todah, Mayim, Jonathan and Sam!
Watching from Australia. I believe this is a necessary topic. Thank you for sharing this! 😁
Love Sam Harris. Thanks for this very interesting interview.
So helpful. So informative. So genuine. This is my favourite breakdown. So far. ;) Thank you, Mayim (AND Jonathan!). Keep up the good work. 💕
So sorry Mayim, but the Beatles met Maharishi Yogi, not the Dalai Lama. It was hindouism not Bouddhisme. No problemo though. Love Susan xxx 🤯💓🫂💜🙏🏻
Love your podcasts! Keep them coming❤️
Wow. It's always awesome when 2 great minds meet and interact
Loved this podcast! Thank you for sharing!
Love 😍 this podcast more than air 🌈💜 🌈
I'll add that , people with PTSD can have a hard time with meditation because it's scary in our brains when we look inside sometimes.
Make sure to honor the body and mind you have each day and do only what is comfortable and only as long as it is comfortable. 🤗
I have PTSD and I found that meditation worked for em by focusing on the physical feelings and allowing them to just be. I could never do the CBT style therapies because my trauma is now a physical sensation not a thought in my head I can logic myself out of
@@RenegadeContext Me Too!!!!!
It's wild when my body is having a completely different reaction from my brain.
I've learned to completely trust my body when it's insistent.
You made my morning with this bonus episode! I just downloaded it on Spotify to listen to on my flight this morning. Can’t wait to listen to it!
I'm reading Sam's book Waking Up and I highly recommend it if you are interested not only about meditation but also spirituality and neuroscience and that pesky illusion we call the "self" (and if you are into illusions, check his book on free will).
Glad I listened to this to hear Sam Harris speak, and to learn about someone who is everything Sam is not, and who I never want to listen to again. That being the host.
Thank you for this episode. It is very timely! Blessings to all of you!
What a great bunch of humans you are! Thanks for this great episode!
This conversation was so profound to me and I really appreciate you having Sam Harris as a guest, thank you!
I haven’t even listened/watched yet but thank you for the bonus content!! Especially on this topic!
Wow!!! I'm so happy she has a Pod.... so fun!!!
Great podcast. Enjoy most anything Sam Harris discusses, and I truly enjoyed the way you guys handled his words! And I must say "The Untethered Soul" totally changed my life as well.
Loved this so much...
What a beautiful surprise! Thank you for this another insightful and touching episode. I’ve learned a lot about mental health in this podcast. Looking forward for more! ✨💜🎙
Thank you. This interview was great.
This bonus episode is the best! I full heartedly believe that all humans need to believe in a greater being to give more of a sense of wholeness.
This was an eye awakening podcast!
I love this episode, my mind and body are more split than most because of trauma and I'm slowly connecting all of me more fully. I'm a deep thinker and feel deeply so these conversations are my jam. Moving through emotions and our choice within that is interesting. I had a my 1st breakdown at 15 and was lucky to find an amazing mentor who among many lessons challenged me. I said I have no will power (I meant in terms of food but didn't say the context) she replied you have more willpower than most adults I know, you choose kindness and compassion everyday despite all the trauma and abuse you deal with. You could be angry and bitter but you choose not to be that is willpower. As I edge towards 40. I understand more fully now how right she was.That said validating and feeling negative/confronting emotions and experiences is also really important.
This was a brilliant episode... I am currently on this journey using yoga and meditation to heal past wounds and trauma....
Thank you for having Sam Harris on your podcast
This is the first podcast I've seen from you and I love your delivery! I'm gonna put your other podcasts in the background for the next few hours lol
I really enjoy watching your episodes. They are very informative. As a nurse I hate the control politicians have of science and medicine. Science and medicine need to be left for the scientists and MD’s.
I suffered abuse as a child and never had any serious issues besides depression and anxiety. But I had my daughter late in life at 43. D/T eclampsia she came at 30wks. She almost died. She didn’t come home for 2 months. After that I developed pp depression and PTSD. I didn’t believe it, I thought ptsd was for horrible war like trauma. But I had to change hospital symptoms because the smell and atmosphere of my daughter’s was overwhelming. I’m a different person inside now. But with med management and meditation I’m doing better. Plus I have a wonderful little girl I thought I would never have.
I've been so excited for this one!
Both my brain and soul were happy to listen to this. I have been dabbling with meditation the last few years but have recently made a commitment (to me) to do 30 days of Vipassana. It was also nice to learn more about Sam Harris and I’ll be looking at learning more. Great program!
Strongly recommend Sam’s meditation app Waking Up. Life changing. No other meditation app comes close to Waking Up. It’s not cheap but they’ll give it out for free if you ask for it.
great discussion, much enjoyed. thank you.
I loved this episode ❤
It took me a while to watch this one because meditation is close to me. I was going to ask your opinion on TM in relation to mindfulness or loving kindness meditation and I’m glad you touched on it. I have been taught both methods. I did NOT spend a lot of money when I learned TM. I was unemployed and got a sliding scale price which I don’t know if they do anymore. That said, I do not care for The David Lynch Foundation and their tactics BUT I do still utilize TM. I find when I am exhausted and need a pick me up that TM is very beneficial in that capacity. Contrary to what you all were discussing I was taught not to PUSH thoughts away but to notice and let pass by and go back to your mantra. I believe ANY mantra will work (and it does not need to be paid for or Sanskrit). I’ve used the word “this” and it is beyond helpful for me. On the other hand mindfulness meditation has helped me carry things into the walking word that TM did not. Also when going into a social situation I find loving kindness meditation has helped with my mindset. This podcast was interesting but also ...A LOT. I am planning on going into coaching and I want to be that person who breaks down things into easy to understand concepts and I see the need it out there more than ever because meditation is a practice but definitely easier than some make it out to be. Lastly, I would listen to Jonathan’s voice over Sam’s any day of the week. #moreJC
Oo a bonus episode awesome. This is such a great podcast.
Hooray! What an episode!
Watching this while I‘m in school😂✌🏼 Mayim always goes first🤌🏼
Yay! Another episode!!!!!
The increased sensation that adds to your discomfort is a signal to go deeper
Sam comes in after the first ads and persicely at 22:50