Examining Your Biases | Ten Percent Happier Podcast [LISTEN]

Too often, the process of looking at your biases can be presented like eating your vegetables.

Examining Your Biases

But one of the most fascinating and rewarding things I have attempted to do in recent years is to take a good, hard look at my own prejudices and conditioning, especially as a white man.

I still screw up all the time. However, one thing that I think is often underplayed is that doing this work can be deeply enjoyable–and can also pay profound dividends.

One of my most important role models here has been John Biewen, host of a podcast called Scene on Radio. The show has had four seasons, but the seasons that have most impacted me are Seasons 2 and 3. Season 2 is called “Seeing White,” in which he explores white people and whiteness. Season 3 is called “Men,” in which he looks at sexism.

I was not surprised to learn that John is a meditator, a practice which, he explains, has helped him as he’s done his work.

Were you able to rethink your biases? Share your thoughts below.

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