#116: Taoism & the Neuroscience of the Self - Dr. Aldrich Chan
Clinical neuropsychologist Dr. Aldrich Chan joins the FitMind Podcast to explore the intersection of Taoist philosophy, neuroscience, and ev...
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The FitMind Podcast: Mental Health, Neuroscience & Mindfulness Meditation
Expert insights on the science of a fit mind. Topics include neuroscience, mental health, mindfulness meditation, productivity, brain technologies, Stoicism, happiness hacking, and more. Lia...
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20 of 104 episodes#115: Meditation Beyond the Brain - Idil Zezer, PhD
Neuroscientist Idil Sezer joins the FitMind Podcast to explore what meditation changes beyond the brain. She explains how meditation may inf...
#114: Mindfulness, Medicine & the Biology of Stress - Dr. Craig Hassed
Mindfulness, Medicine & the Biology of Stress explores how meditation can change our relationship to stress, support the body's natural heal...
#113: Zen & the Science of Living Well - Robert Waldinger, MD
Zen & the Science of Living Well with Robert Waldinger, MD explores what the longest-running study of adult life reveals about happiness, he...
#112: The Illusion of Self: Nondual Meditation & Brain Science - John Dunne, PhD
The Illusion of Self: Nondual Meditation & Brain Science with John Dunne, PhD explores how our sense of identity is constructed moment by mo...
#111: The Future of Meditation: AI, Neurofeedback, & VR - Steve Haberlin, PhD
Meditation is evolving. New technologies like neurofeedback, virtual reality, and AI are beginning to intersect with ancient contemplative p...
#110: Rites of Passage & the Wisdom in Collapse - Linda Thai
Rites of Passage & the Wisdom in Collapse explores how personal crisis can function as initiation, drawing on contemplative practice, psycho...
#109: The Science of Letting Go - Shawn Prest
The Science of Letting Go explores how meditation works in the brain, drawing on neuroscience, predictive processing, and contemplative scie...
#108: The Ethics of Meditation - Nicholas Van Dam, PhD
Clinical psychologist and contemplative science researcher Dr. Nicholas Van Dam joins us to explore the ethics of meditation and what scient...
#107: The Science of Human Connection - Dr. Tania Singer
Social neuroscientist Dr. Tania Singer joins us to explore the science of empathy, compassion, and the plasticity of the social brain. She b...
#106: Multitasking Myths, Focus & Real-World Brain Health - Therese Huston, PhD
Cognitive scientist Dr. Therese Huston joins The FitMind Podcast to share practical, research-backed ways to sharpen focus, lower stress, an...
#105: Freediving & Mental Mastery - Will Trubridge
World champion freediver Will Trubridge explores the depths of the mind and ocean, sharing mental techniques honed through decades of extrem...
#104: Intelligence Beyond the Brain - Nikolay Kukushkin, PhD
Can cells outside the brain learn, remember, and make decisions? In this episode, neuroscientist Dr. Nikolay Kukushkin shares groundbreaking...
#103: The Divided Brain, Attention & Meaning - Iain McGilchrist
Dr. Iain McGilchrist, a psychiatrist, philosopher, and author, joins the FitMind Podcast to explain how the brain's two hemispheres shape ou...
#102: The Science of Self-Compassion - Kristin Neff, PhD
Psychologist and leading self-compassion researcher Dr. Kristin Neff shares how treating yourself with kindness, especially in moments of fa...
#101: Movement as Meditation - George Thompson
Tai Chi master and filmmaker George Thompson shares how movement became a form of meditation and a path to healing. From training with a Tao...
#100: Float Therapy: Science, Healing & Peak Performance - Justin Feinstein, PhD
In this episode, neuroscientist and clinical researcher Dr. Justin Feinstein discusses the fascinating science and therapeutic potential of...
#99: Neuroplasticity: The Brain's Superpower - Philippe Douyon, MD
This episode features Dr. Philippe Douyon, a board-certified neurologist specializing in neuroplasticity, brain health, and cognitive resili...
#98: Connection & the Mind - Adam Dorsay, PsyD
In this episode, psychologist Adam Dorsay, PsyD, explores the importance of human connection and its impact on well-being. He introduces the...
#97: Predictive Processing & Ultimate Well-Being - Shamil Chandaria, PhD
In this episode, Dr. Shamil Chandaria, an expert in consciousness, neuroscience, and AI, shares insights from his work on human experience a...