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Learn from the best! Hear insights, experiences and expertise from thought leaders, authors, psychologists, neuroscientists, nutritionists, mindfulness teachers, business pioneers and more. We cover everything related to mental, emotional, physical and brain heath. Whether it's traditional, alternative or holistic...we've got it. Improve your stress level, memory, habits, relationship, focus, leadership style and more. Big conversations to tackle life's biggest challenges. Learn many different strategies to live your best life. Join host Patricia Karpas weekly. Untangle is the podcast from muse, the Brain Sensing Headband dedicated to unlocking your brain's potential and revolutionizing health, and Meditation Studio, the five star app.

552 Episodes

The Joy Reset: Rewiring our Brains and Discovering our Capacity to Cultivate Joy. With Dr. MaryCatherine McDonald

Our guest today is Dr. MaryCatherine McDonald, Trauma researcher and Author of the book, "The Joy Reset: Six Ways Trauma Steals Happiness and How to Get It Back.” Her book isn’t just about finding joy; it’s about rewiring our brains and rediscovering our power to cultivate joy EVEN in the darkest moments of life. She describes the barriers that keep us from accessing joy—hypervigilance, emotional numbing, fear of loss, conditioning, guilt, and shame—and then defines ways to tap into positive emotions that can become the very foundation of psychological resilience. In our interview she shares some exercises that make joy, hope and gratitude both bite-sized and accessible and how they can show up even in our toughest moments.I love how she weaves neuroscience into her exploration of trauma and joy, explaining how our brains are biologically wired to both adapt to trauma and heal from it. And…good news…we ARE always biologically capable of joy. Quote from her website: "Joy does not exist only in the moments that are free of pain. In fact, the brightest, tiniest, most important pieces can only be found in the dark. I want to teach you how to harness and amplify the power of that glinting magic–because this sustainable, endless light source will do more than help you get through your darkest, scariest, loneliest times."As always, we’re untangle, the podcast from Muse the brain sensing headband that helps to transform your brain. Use promo code untangle 15 at choosemuse.com for your discount. Resource: https://www.drmcmcdonald.com/Thanks, as always, to our sponsors. Rula. Quince. Born Shoes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2025

The Future of Consciousness: Navigating the Intersection of Spirituality and AI. With Stephen Dinan.

Today our guest is Stephen Dinan, founder of the Shift Network, and author of the book Sacred America, Sacred World, Fulfilling our mission in service to all. He founded the Shift Network in 2010, and today it delivers virtual summits, courses, training in areas related to spirituality, peace, holistic health, psychology, sustainability and more. One of my favorite courses was with Penelope Smith in Animal Communication. Stephen is a graduate of Stanford University where he studied human biology, but in this conversation he shares his transformative journey from a scientifically inclined atheist to a seeker of higher consciousness, exploring diverse spiritual traditions and the potential of, what he refers to as, wise AI. We discuss the evolution of consciousness, the role of AI in our spiritual journey, and how we can collectively move towards a more unified and awakened humanity. It’s an interesting dialogue that invites us to explore what is unknown.As always, we’re Untangle, the podcast from Muse, the brain sensing headband that transforms your brain. Use code Untangle15 for your discount at choosemuse.com. Resource: Theshiftnetwork.comStephendinan.comA big thank you to our sponsors: Rula, Quince, Born Shoes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2025

Your Body as a Trusted Guide and Source of Hidden Intelligence and Intuition. Creating a New Vocabulary for Expression. With Jen Aks

Today's guest is author of the book, Your Body is Speaking and creator of the framework “The Power of Gesture.” Her Ted Talk is called Your Body’s Hidden Intelligence: from Mindset to Bodyset. She shares her personal background which included her struggles with traditional learning methods and her discovery of alternative methods of learning — which led her to focus on the importance of movement and gesture in learning and self expression.  She discusses the Power of Gesture framework which includes the Three E's—embody, empower, and elevate—and how it relates to personal growth and emotional clarity. Jen highlights the significance of trusting one's intuition and the power of self-compassion in navigating life's challenges. She also touches on the role of unexpected teachers in our lives and the importance of recognizing and honoring our body's wisdom.Thanks for being with us today. For more on Jen and her work, check out jenaks.com. Her book is called Your Body is Speaking. And check out choosemuse.com when you have a minute for more info on the revolutionary brain sensing headband that can help to transform your brain. Use code Untangle 15 to get your discount. If you have questions, comments or suggestions, reach out to us at [email protected] out to our advertisers: Born Shoes, Quince, Rula, Cornbread. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 4 November 2025

Cultivate Deeper Connections, Big Love: Navigating the Complexities of Intimacy. With Dr. James Cordova

Today’s encore episode is with favorite guest is Dr, James Cordova, author of the book, The Mindful Path to Intimacy. Cultivating a Deeper Connection with Your Partner. James is a Professor of Psychology at Clark University and the Director of the Relationship Checkup Program in Worcester, Massachusetts. In this interview we discuss what it actually takes to maintain intimacy over time.When we begin a relationship, it’s pretty darn wonderful,.. but as many of us know AS the years go by, the rough patches begin to crop up. We become vulnerable. More real. The prickly porcupine stages come. THIS is when it becomes really important to learn how to be emotionally skillful. How to navigate emotional triggers with self-awareness, wisdom and compassion. How to be truly present with one another. To listen deeply. to understand the impact we’re having on our partner even if it’s not our intention. And to practice repair after conflicts. We often forget to do much of this…or it can easily take a back seat to busy schedules. He emphasizes the importance of regular relationship check ups…just like our annual healthcare physicals.Cordova provides insights into navigating the complexities of intimacy with lots of practical tools to help us connect with ourselves and our partners on a deeper level. As always, we’re Untangle, the podcast from Muse, the brain sensing headband dedicated to unlocking your brains potential. Use code Untangle15 to try Muse at choosemuse.com/untangle.We’re here, just like you…to learn, grow, share and connect. We hope you enjoy this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Published: 28 October 2025

Confusion and Chaos as a Virtue and the Power of Vulnerability. A Personal Story. With Giovanna Silvestre

In this episode, we sit down with young author and entrepreneur, Giovanna Silvestre, to discuss her life and her book, "Confused Girl, Find Your Peace In The Chaos.” I loved her energy and courage, and her passion for the work she’s doing with inspirational active wear. She shares how most intensely sad moments led her on this transformative journey from depression to self-discovery, and to doing work that she now loves and that continues inspires her everyday. Her initial confusion - hence the name of her book Confused Girl —stemmed from feeling stuck, unworthy, and lost in the turbulence of what she describes as the societal expectations of this modern world. Giovanna opens up about the pivotal moments that led her to embrace confusion as a virtue, the power of vulnerability, and the importance of staying curious about life and oneself. Join us as we delve into her inspiring story of resilience, creativity, and the pursuit of authenticity.Resource: Instagram @confusedgirllaWebsire: confusedgirlinthecity.com As always, we’re untangle, the podcast from Muse the brain sensing headband that helps to transform your brain. Use promo code untangle 15 at choosemuse.com for your discount. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 21 October 2025

Navigating Anxiety: Developing a Flexible Mind in the Face of Difficult Challenges. With Ross White

Today’s guest is Clinical Psychologist, Professor and Author Ross White. His insightful book is called “The Tree that Bends: How a Flexible Mind can help you thrive.” The Tree that Bends, a title that comes from a Tanzanian proverb, is a metaphor to illustrate how we can remain anchored, willing and empowered in the face of lifes most difficult challenges. We explore the themes of psychological flexibility including acceptance and commitment therapy, and daily practices that can help manage our emotions when navigating anxiety — many that can be so helpful for our mental health and wellbeing. I love how he talks about embracing emotions as messengers that can lead to a more fulfilling and balanced life. P.S. he gives me therapy on my own driving anxiety, post accident!As always, we’re untangle, the podcast from Muse, the brain sensing headband that helps to transform your brain. Use promo code untangle 15 at choosemuse.com for your discount.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 7 October 2025

Wisdom From the Grandmother of Animal Communication (Fan Favorite!) With Penelope Smith

Today’s guest is the amazing Penelope Smith…known joyfully as the grandmother of animal communication. She’s a founder and trailblazer in the field of interspecies telepathic communication and the author of classic books in the field, including Animal Talk, When Animals Speak and Animals in Spirit. She has a vast body of work and educational materials on the topic. In this interview, she shares her own journey to becoming an animal communicator, which actually came quite naturally to her, as well as many personal stories. I know some people will find this topic a bit woo woo, but you’ll be surprised how authentic and natural her philosophy and methods feel. In fact, I started practicing with my dog, Milo, right after this interview. We’re working on it! Penelope believes all of us have the ability to communicate with other species. Her approach emphasizes treating animals as spiritual beings — intelligent, feeling entities with souls. Makes sense! I wondered if all animals are even interested in telepathically communicating with humans ;-)  We may be the kooky ones. Anyway…It’s a fun, fascinating conversation. I hope you enjoy it. Resources: Animaltalk.netLink to Shift Network Course: https://tinyurl.com/yc5xfybeAs always, we’re untangle, the podcast from Muse the brain sensing headband that helps to transform your brain. Use promo code untangle 15 at choosemuse.com for your discount.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 23 September 2025

Unlocking Your Inner Compass: The Vital Role of Intuition in Everything We Do. With Hrund Gunnsteindottir.

In this conversation, my guest, Hrund Gunnsteindottir, and I discuss the concept of 'Insaie', the Icelandic word for intuition— which means ‘to see ‘ in Icelandic…and we explore it’s deeper meanings and implications. Hrund shares insights on cultivating intuition, the importance of self-awareness, and the delicate balance between fear and intuition. She dives into personal experiences, the role of intuition in relationships, and practical tools for enhancing intuitive abilities. The discussion emphasizes the interconnectedness of intuition with creativity, healing, and higher consciousness, ultimately advocating for a more mindful and present approach to life. This is a rich discussion about how we all have intuition and the many ways to cultivate it. It plays such a vital role in our lives, especially in our relationships. As always, we’re untangle, the podcast from Muse the brain sensing headband that helps to transform your brain. Use promo code untangle 15 at choosemuse.com for your discount. Resource: www.Hrund Gunnsteindottir.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 9 September 2025

Transform Your LIfe: Break Free From The Limiting Patterns That Are Keeping You Stuck. With Michelle Chalfant.

Today’s guest is Michelle Chalfant, Author of the book The Adult Chair, Get Unstuck, Claim Your Power and Transform Your Life. She’s also a therapist and created the Adult Chair Model, where she combines psychology and grounded spirituality to inspire personal transformation. In this discussion, we explore the metaphor of life stages represented by chairs. Michelle shares her unique perspective on how the child, adolescent, and adult chairs symbolize our developmental journey. She delves into the significance of each stage, the unconscious beliefs formed in childhood and the impact of our childhood development on shaping our adult behaviors. The child chair, she says, lays the foundation or our initial road map; next comes the adolescent chair — the phase where our ego develops survival strategies based on our childhood; and then the adult chair, which ideally represents the stage of a healthy adult, generally starting around age twenty-five when the prefrontal cortex is developed. Living in the adult chair is marked by raised consciousness, awareness of self and others, living in the present moment, feeling emotions, setting boundaries, sharing needs, and taking responsibility for one's actions, choices, and motivations. It's a fascinating discussion!Resource: MichelleChalfant.comAs always, we’re untangle, the podcast from Muse the brain sensing headband that helps to transform your brain. Use promo code untangle 15 at choosemuse.com for your discount. And a big thanks to our sponsors:Quince: Quality products and clothing that elevate your life, at great prices. Quince.comRula: Online Therapy from the comfort of your home. Rula.comStrawberry.me: Online Life Coaches. Strawberry.meSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 26 August 2025

Reprogram Thought Patterns to Master Your Mindset and Live a More Meaningful Life. With Michael Pilarcyk.

Today's guest is Michael Pilarcyk, Author of the book Master Your Mindset: Live a Meaningful Life. I’ve always believed that our mindset drives so much of how we live, so hearing michaels journey was fascinating. Michaels story is one of radical reinvention, deep self reflection and ultimately, enormous change. He shares the challenging turning points that led him to find his purpose and live a more meaningful life. Michael, also known as "Mister Mindset," is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and mindfulness and meditation coach. He's known for his work in personal growth and self-awareness, and is an expert in reprogramming thought patterns.We talk about the daily practices that matter most—like mental fitness, journaling, meditation, and gratitude—and how small changes can lead to powerful results. Michael also shares the practical tools and principles from his book, including the importance of clarity, self-discipline, visualization, and asking the right questions to uncover what you truly want.If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of what’s next, this conversation is a reminder that change is possible at any age—and that who you become is the result of how you choose to think.As always, we’re untangle, the podcast from Muse the brain sensing headband that helps to transform your brain. Use promo code untangle 15 at choosemuse.com for your discount.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 12 August 2025

Reprogram Thought Patterns to Master Your Mindset and Live a More Meaningful Life. With Michael Pilarcyzk.

Today's guest is Michael Pilarcyzk, Author of the book Master Your Mindset: Live a Meaningful Life. I’ve always believed that our mindset drives so much of how we live, so hearing michaels journey was fascinating. Michaels story is one of radical reinvention, deep self reflection and ultimately, enormous change. He shares the challenging turning points that led him to find his purpose and live a more meaningful life. Michael, also known as "Mister Mindset," is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and mindfulness and meditation coach. He's known for his work in personal growth and self-awareness, and is an expert in reprogramming thought patterns.We talk about the daily practices that matter most—like mental fitness, journaling, meditation, and gratitude—and how small changes can lead to powerful results. Michael also shares the practical tools and principles from his book, including the importance of clarity, self-discipline, visualization, and asking the right questions to uncover what you truly want.If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of what’s next, this conversation is a reminder that change is possible at any age—and that who you become is the result of how you choose to think.As always, we’re untangle, the podcast from Muse the brain sensing headband that helps to transform your brain. Use promo code untangle 15 at choosemuse.com for your discount.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 12 August 2025

Exploring What it Takes to Be Pain Free. With Stacey Roberts.

In this episode we dive into the world of pain management with Stacey Roberts, author of the book The Pain Free Formula, Solving the Puzzle of Muscle and Joint Pain Without Surgery, Drugs or Injections. Stacy is a Physical Therapist and RN. She shares her own personal journey from conventional medicine to alternative practices and how this has transformed her approach to treating pain. We discuss the power of biomechanics, the role of hormones, and, of course of stress, and the surprising impact of gut health on pain. Stacy shares her insights on innovative therapies like SoftWave technology and the importance of understanding pain as a message rather than a mere symptom. Her theory and practice is all about building a comprehensive, personalized approach that can lead to a pain-free life. As always, we're Untangle, the podcast from Muse, the brain sensing headband that helps to transform your brain. Use promo code Untangle 15 at choosemuse.com for your discount. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 5 August 2025

What Death Can Teach Us About Love and Living Fully. With Frank Ostaseski

A special encore edition of Untangle. This was one of my favorite discussions. Frank Ostaseski is the author of the book "The Five Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully," co-founder of the Zen Hospice Project, a beloved Buddhist teacher, and founder of the Metta Institute. He’s also the leading voice in the end-of-life care movement. He shares comforting and inspiring truths on how we live and die and on what matters most. When we get to the end of our lives, he says, the two questions most often asked are: "Did I love well?" and "Am I loved?" His teachings show us that we can live with joy and sorrow, and live a rich life filled with love.As always, we’re untangle, the podcast from Muse the brain sensing headband that helps to transform your brain. Use promo code untangle 15 at choosemuse.com for your discount. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 29 July 2025

Navigating Emotions with Clarity, Courage and Compassion: Practical Strategies. With Dr. Alissa Jerud

Today, we're diving into a topic that’s close to home for so many of us—Navigating our emotions.  It’s one of the most common struggles we face, and every time we explore it on Untangle, the response is overwhelming. My guest today is Dr. Alissa Jerud, a clinical psychologist, researcher, and the author of the book Emotionally Savvy Parenting. Her work focuses on helping us build practical, evidence-based strategies for navigating the storm of emotions that life inevitably brings. And, as you might guess, Anxiety is one of our most challenging emotions. What I love about Alissa’s approach is that she doesn’t treat anxiety as something to “get rid of.” Or any difficult emotion for that matter. Instead, she helps us understand it, accept it, work with it, and even grow through it. We talk about the myths of coping, how we often make things worse without meaning to, and why the strategies we instinctively reach for might not be serving us. We also learn how to become more emotionally agile, and the powerful practice of doing the opposite of what your anxiety urges you to do.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by strong emotions and wanted to respond with more clarity, courage, and compassion, you’ll find this to be an interesting conversation. Resource: Alissajerud.comAs always, we’re untangle, the podcast from Muse the brain sensing headband that helps to transform your brain. Use promo code untangle 15 at choosemuse.com for your discount.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 22 July 2025

Self-awareness, Compassion, and the Power of Human Connection For a Fulfilling Life. With Soren Gordhamer.

Today’s guest is Soren Gordhamer, the founder of Wisdom 2.0 the conference that  brings the leaders of technology together with leaders in wisdom to engage in thoughtful and often profound conversations. His new book is called The Essential, What Really Matters in an Age of Distraction. He reflects on the challenges posed by advancing technology, particularly AI, and emphasizes the importance of maintaining human connection and understanding what really matters in life. Soren shares the profound impact of the stories we tell ourselves and how they shape our lives. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing and questioning these narratives, particularly those that stem from societal and familial expectations. Soren discusses the journey of self-awareness, compassion, and the significance of human connection in fostering a fulfilling life. He also highlights the role of love and wisdom in personal growth, encouraging listeners to embrace their unique paths as well as the mysteries of life. As always, we’re untangle, the podcast from Muse the brain sensing headband that helps to transform  your brain. Use promo code untangle 15 at choosemuse.com for your discount.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 July 2025

Training for Brain Health: Mental Clarity, Focus, Strength and Recovery. With Chris Aimone.

Today’s guest is Chris Aimone, the cofounder of Muse, the brain sensing technology dedicated to enhancing mental fitness, focus and clarity. He’s a bit of an expert when it comes to the intersection of technology, mindfulness and the brain.  Our discussion delves into the importance of attention training, and why our emotional reactions play such a big role when it comes to maintaining focus and to overall brain health.  Chris discusses the impact of distraction on our ability to connect with the present moment and shares how Muse’s new Athena technology, with its eeg and Fnirs technology  helps us train for mental clarity and focus, mental strength and endurance  and for our ability to recover and recharge. continuous learning, he says, is essential for cognitive health. We also discuss how AI is used to personalize brain training exercises. If you’ve ever wondered about brain health and what it takes stay mentally fit, you’ll find this fascinating.  And, we’re playing a bit with AI as well. At the end of this interview, we’ve added a 14 minute AI podcast all about Athena. See what you think!  As always, we’re untangle, the podcast from Muse.  Use promo code untangle 15 at choosemuse.com for your 15% discount.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2025

Turning Ideas to Action: How Your Mindset Impacts Creativity. With Zorana Ivcevic Pringle.

Todays guest is Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, a Senior Research Scientist on Creativity at Yale University and author of the book The Creativity Choice, The Science of Making Decisions to Turn ideas into action.  Zorana brings insights into the nature of the creative process, from the first decision to engage with new ideas to its culmination in creative performances and products.  The science of creativity shows that the key to successful creativity is the decision to act—and then deciding to act again and again, despite any physical, mental, or emotional obstacles, until ideas take shape and come to life. She shares some of the hidden parts of the creative process – from what it takes to get started on the journey of doing something with our ideas, to choosing which ideas to pursue to finding ways to persist when encountering inevitable difficulties along the way. I asked about the biggest obstacles and she shared that  we need strategies of problem finding and harnessing the power of emotions to persist through slumps and creative blocks. Finally, creativity is social even when it appears not to be. It’s no surprise that mindset makes a huge difference in how we stick with our creative process. Creativity is often misunderstood, but can enrich both our personal lives and the lives of others. There are lot’s of great nuggets here. As always, we’re untangle, the podcast from Muse the brain sensing headband that helps to transform  your brain. Use promo code untangle 15 at choosemuse.com for your discount.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 June 2025

How We Can Revitalize Everyday Life, Boost Happiness. With Tali Sharot.

Todays guest is Tali Sharot, professor of Cognitive neuroscience at University College London (UCL) and MIT. She’s also the Director of the Affective Brain Lab at University College London, which integrates neuroscience, behavioral economics, and psychology to study the influence of emotion and motivation on beliefs and decisions. Her most recent  book is called Look Again, The Power of Noticing What Was Already There. In this conversation, Tali  discusses her journey into neuroscience and psychology, exploring the intersection of these fields with behavioral economics. She delves into the concept of optimism, its effects on mental health and happiness, and the U-shaped curve of happiness across different life stages. There’s good news there.  She also shares insights on the phenomenon of habituation, explaining how we adapt to both positive and negative experiences in our lives and that this can have a very unexpected impact-  both good and bad. She explores the relationship between habituation and mental health, particularly in depression. She introduces the idea of 're-sparkling’— I love that word— as a way to bolster everyday experiences and bring more novelty into our lives.  She shares how re-sparkling can revitalize relationships and experiences and how creativity thrives on unexpected connections and changes. Changing environments and habits, she says, can really boost creative thinking.  As always, we’re Untangle, the podcast from Muse the brain sensing headband that helps to transform  your brain. Use promo code untangle 15 at choosemuse.com for your discount.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2025

Do We All Have The Potential To Heal Ourselves...and for Greatness? With Dr. Joe Dispenza.

Welcome to another favorite encore edition of Untangle. Dr. Joe Dispenza, a New York Times bestselling author, researcher, and educator is driven by the conviction that each of us has the potential for greatness and unlimited abilities--including the ability to heal ourselves. He shares how he healed himself after a devastating bike accident and the mind-body work he's continued to do to help others. As always, we’re Untangle, the podcast from Muse, the brain sensing headband dedicated to unlocking your brains potential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2025

Unlocking Your Brain’s Potential: Seven Pivotal Steps. With John Sullivan.

In today’s conversation, John Sullivan, Clinical Sports Psychologist, discusses "The Brain Always Wins 2," his new book co-authored with communications expert Chris Parker. John has worked with several professional sports teams and is now head of sport psychology at high performance sport New Zealand.  This new edition addresses seven pivotal areas of brain management which include Physical activity, Rest and recovery, Optimum nutrition, Cognitive function, Emotional management, Socialization and communication, and Synergy.  John discusses the intricate relationship between each of these areas in enhancing performance in any area of our lives. He emphasizes the importance of personalized nutrition, the role of carbohydrates in brain health, and the necessity of effective communication and social interactions for overall well-being. Sullivan also highlights the significance of emotional management techniques, such as breathing exercises, in optimizing cognitive function and performance.  There’s a lot of great information here. As always, we’re Untangle, the podcast from Muse, the brain sensing headband dedicated to unlocking your brains potential. Use code Untangle 15 at choosemuse.com for your 15% discount . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2025

Fierce Self Compassion: How We Harness Kindness to Speak Up and Thrive. With Kristin Neff.

Welcome to another favorite encore edition of Untangle. Kristin Neff is an extremely well-regarded expert and pioneer in the field of self-compassion. Her most recent book is called Fierce Self Compassion: How Women can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim their Power and Thrive. She discusses how self-compassion allows us to be tender with ourselves in difficult situations, but also that it sometimes needs to be fierce — like the mama bear energy that comes from a place of love, service, and a desire to reduce harm. We must, she says, act courageously to protect ourselves from harm and injustice — and to motivate necessary change in ourselves and society. Her message…women can be fierce and tender. Best quote from the book: "Tender Self-Compassion harnesses the energy of nurturing to alleviate suffering while fierce Self-Compassion harnesses the energy of action to alleviate suffering." We need both. As always, we’re Untangle, the podcast from Muse, the brain sensing headband dedicated to unlocking your brains potential.  We’re here, just like you…to learn, grow, share and connect. We hope you enjoy this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 May 2025

Abundance, Inner Peace, Love: Tools for Creating a Life You’ll Love. With Cathy Heller.

Today’s conversation is with Cathy Heller, Author of the book Abundant Ever After: Tools for Creating a Life of Prosperity and Ease. In this conversation, Cathy shares her concept of Abundance,  emphasizing that it is MUCH more about inner peace and connection than material wealth. She admits that it’s challenging to maintain a state of flow and inner peace in a stressful world— but it’s her mission to do this and to teach others as well. She shares her personal journey finding purpose, love and her and spirituality.  She highlights the importance of love, both in receiving and giving, as a fundamental aspect of this human experience. I loved her little stories about how she gives out bits of love throughout her day…wherever she can. Love is a practice…just like meditation. She is driven by the power of human connection and the importance of discovering and aligning with one's gifts. My fave line from her website…YOU get to live a life that takes your breath away. Cathy is a delightful, loving soul. I hope you enjoy this conversation. Resource: cathyheller.com As always, we’re Untangle, the podcast from Muse, the brain sensing headband dedicated to unlocking your brains potential. Check out choosemuse.com and use code untangle15 for your discount.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2025

Unwinding Anxiety: Break the Cycle of Worry and Fear. With Dr. Judson Brewer.

Judson is a psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and author of the book, Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal your Mind. He has combined his expertise in mindfulness, habit, and behavioral change, and neuroscience to create practical tools to help unwind anxiety. The interview offers several ways to uncover what triggers anxiety and how to identify and break these anxiety habits using a variety of methods, including mindfulness and reward-based learning. As always, we’re Untangle, the podcast from Muse, the brain sensing headband dedicated to unlocking your brains potential and revolutionizing health AND Meditation Studio the five star app. Check out all the free meditations at choosemuse.com/meditationstudion.com. And use code Untangle15 for your discount on the Muse headband. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2025

More on the Gut Brain Connection and Why So Many Health Conditions Start with a Leaky Gut. With Dr. Steven Gundry

Today’s guest is Dr. Steven Gundry, the New York Times bestselling author of several books and the Director of the International Heart and Lung Institute in Palm Springs, California. He’s also the Founder and Director of the Center for Restorative Medicine. The book we discuss today is The Gut-Brain Paradox: Improve Your Mood, Clear Brain Fog, and Reverse Disease by Healing Your Microbiome.  In this conversation, Dr. Gundry discusses the profound connection between the gut and the brain, emphasizing how gut bacteria influence our thoughts, feelings, and overall health. He shares the importance of the microbiome and explains how leaky gut can lead to numerous mental and physical health conditions. He shares practical advice on how we can improve gut health through diet and lifestyle changes. He also delves into dietary recommendations, emphasizing the importance of personalized nutrition and the role of specific foods in managing inflammation and autoimmune responses. There are so many rich takeaways in this interview. Resource: Gundrymd.com  As always, we’re Untangle, the podcast from Muse, the brain sensing headband dedicated to unlocking your brains potential. Check out choosemuse.com and use code untangle15 for your discount.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2025

Live Your Purpose, Reclaim Your Sanity and Lose the Burnout. With Leah Weiss

Our encore episode guest today is Leah Weiss. Leah Weiss is a Ph.D., MSW, researcher, lecturer, consultant, and author of the book, How We Work: Live Your Purpose, Reclaim Your Sanity, and Embrace the Daily Grind. Leah is also the co-founder of a company focused on workplace health called Skylyte. She’s best known for her teaching at Stanford's Graduate School of Business and her groundbreaking work with Stanford's Compassion Cultivation Program (conceived by the Dalai Lama). She’s an expert in workplace anxiety, burnout, resilience and offers a multitude of ways to support our mental health. Leah shares several practical tools for finding our purpose AND aligning our goals and values so that we can live our best life. As always, we’re Untangle, the podcast from Muse, the brain sensing headband dedicated to unlocking your brains potential. Check out choosemuse.com and use code untangle15 for  your discount.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 April 2025

The Spark Factor. The Secret to Supercharging Energy, Becoming Resilient, and Feeling Better Than Ever. With Dr. Molly Maloof.

Welcome to another great encore edition of Untangle. Our guest is Dr. Molly Maloof. She is the author of a book called The Spark Factor. The Secret to Supercharging Energy, Becoming Resilient, and Feeling Better Than Ever. In this interview, she shares her research and insights on the key pillars of women’s health and wellbeing. I found this to be like an encyclopedia chock full of information and data related to our brains, gut, mental and physical health. She’s passionate about biohacking, lifestyle interventions, personalized medicine, and optimizing performance. It’s a rich look at how we manage our own health so we don’t have to rely on the healthcare system to ‘fix us’ when something goes wrong. Resource: Drmolly.co As always, we’re Untangle, the podcast from Muse, the brain sensing headband dedicated to unlocking your brains potential.Check out choosemuse.com and use code untangle15 for your discount.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 April 2025

A Roadmap to Mental Fitness and Revitalizing Your Mind. With Dr. Drew Ramsey

Today's guest is Dr. Drew Ramsey, a Psychiatrist and expert in nutrition and mental health. He’s also the author of the book, Healing the Modern Brain: Nine Tenets to Build Mental Fitness and Revitalize Your Mind. In this interview, Drew discusses the importance of mental fitness— and shares why our mental health is such a crucial part of our overall health. He delves into the connection between self awareness and mental fitness, as well as the powerful impact that lifestyle changes can have, including those related to nutrition, sleep, movement and our connection to others. He believes, as do many of our guests, that personalized nutrition is essential for addressing individual needs and body types. There’s a lot more here…from neuroplasticity to the gut microbiome and its’ impact on brain health to managing inflammation. I think you’ll get a lot from his wisdom.  As always, we’re Untangle, the podcast from Muse, the brain sensing headband dedicated to unlocking your brains potential. Check out choosemuse.com and use code untangle15 for your discount.  We’re here, just like you…to learn, grow, share and connect. We hope you enjoy this episode. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Mental Fitness 02:59 Understanding Mental Health and Unhealth 05:58 The Role of Medication vs. Lifestyle Changes 09:08 The Nine Tenets of Mental Fitness 11:59 The Importance of Nutrition in Mental Health 15:00 Self-Awareness and Its Role in Mental Fitness 18:04 Exploring the Mediterranean Diet and Its Benefits 32:45 Understanding Alcohol Consumption and Mental Health 35:56 The Importance of Personalized Nutrition 39:05 Movement: A Key to Mental Fitness 43:23 The Role of Sleep in Mental Health 46:34 Connection in a Hyper-Connected World 51:21 Finding Purpose and Meaning in Life 55:50 Drew's Personal Routine for Mental Fitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 25 March 2025

Is Energy Healing and Collective Consciousness Real? With Dr. Shamini Jain.

Very excited to encore one of our listeners favorite episodes. This one is hosted by Muse cofounder, Ariel Garten.  She asks…Could “energy healing” be real? Do phenomena like manifestation really work? If it does, could we possibly understand how? Her guest, Dr. Shamini Jain, is a scientist, and clinician at UCSD, and shares her amazing studies of the biofield, and the evidence she and other colleagues have that demonstrates that this might all be more real than we thought.  As always, we’re Untangle, the podcast from Muse, the brain sensing headband dedicated to unlocking your brains potential. Check out choosemuse.com and use code untangle15 for your discount.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 18 March 2025

Food for Life: Finding the Balance Between Science and Pleasure. With Dr. Tim Spector.

In this conversation, Tim Spector, Doctor, Professor and Author, discusses his journey into nutrition, sparked by his own personal health scare. He emphasizes the importance of gut microbes and the essential need for personalized nutrition. We’re all different…so one size does not fit all. He discusses the role of sugar, fats, and alcohol in our diets, and his belief on the limited effectiveness of supplements when compared to whole foods.  His cookbook is called Food for Life which he created with his science and nutrition company, Zoe. In this discussion he shares the six principles he believes are most important for us to understand…beginning with the need to eat at least 30 plants a week. There’s lot’s in here. The role of fermented foods. The need to focus on food quality over calories and the critical importance of looking at food as medicine  A very rich conversation on the impact of nutrition on our overall health and wellbeing. As always, we’re Untangle, the podcast from Muse, the brain sensing headband dedicated to unlocking your brains potential. Check us out at choosemuse.com and use code Untangle15 for your discount. We’re here, just like you…to learn, grow, share and connect. We hope you enjoy this episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 March 2025

Your Brain on Love: How to Find it and How to Keep it. With Dr. Helen Fisher

An encore episode with host Ariel Garten and guest Dr. Helen Fisher. We look into our brains to answer if true love is real? How to find a mate? Keep one? Do opposites really attract? Our guest is Dr. Helen Fisher, Anthropologist, an expert on the neuroscience of love, and the Chief Science advisor of Match.com. She’s seen it all lately- from the eternal qualities of mate selection to changing trends in love during covid, to why the next generation of families might be more stable, and how, according to our brain, to make love last. Dr. Fisher gets personal and shares it all with us. As always, we’re Untangle, the podcast from Muse, the brain sensing headband dedicated to unlocking your brains potential AND Meditation Studio the five star app. Unlock 30 days of Meditation Studio for free at choosemuse.com/meditationstudio.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 25 February 2025

Cultivate Deeper Connections with Your Partner: Navigating the Complexities of Intimacy. With Dr. James Cordova

Welcome to Untangle I’m Patricia Karpas. Today’s guest is Dr, James Cordova, author of the book, The Mindful Path to Intimacy. Cultivating a Deeper Connection with Your Partner. James is a Professor of Psychology at Clark University and the Director of the Relationship Checkup Program in Worcester, Massachusetts. In this interview we discuss what it actually takes to maintain intimacy over time. When we begin a relationship, it’s pretty darn wonderful,.. but as many of us know AS the years go by, the rough patches begin to crop up. We become vulnerable. More real. The prickly porcupine stages come. THIS is when it becomes really important to learn how to be emotionally skillful. How to navigate emotional triggers with self-awareness, wisdom and compassion. How to be truly present with one another. To listen deeply. to understand the impact we’re having on our partner even if it’s not our intention. And to practice repair after conflicts.  We often forget to do much of this…or it can easily take a back seat to busy schedules.  He emphasizes the importance of regular relationship check ups…just like our annual healthcare physicals. Cordova provides insights into navigating the complexities of intimacy with lots of practical tools to help us connect with ourselves and our partners on a deeper level.   As always, we’re Untangle, the podcast from Muse, the brain sensing headband dedicated to unlocking your brains potential. Use code Untangle15 to try Muse at choosemuse.com/untangle. We’re here, just like you…to learn, grow, share and connect. We hope you enjoy this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 18 February 2025

Build a Love that Lasts Using the Science of Positive Psychology. With Suzann Pileggi

Welcome to an encore edition of Untangle in honor of Valentines day. Many of us spend hours in the gym, or reading books on personal growth, or at mindfulness retreats working on getting stronger and healthier emotionally and physically. BUT, when it comes to working on our relationships, we simply HOPE that our feelings about our romantic partner will magically freeze in that exciting cocoon of the first year we’re together.  Suzann Pileggi, co-author of "Happy Together: Using the Science of Positive Psychology to Build Love that Lasts," shares what it takes to really grow and deepen love. She provides insights on the connection between our overall happiness and our most important relationships. Check out Suzann's website at www.buildhappytogether.com. As always, we’re Untangle, the podcast from Muse, the brain sensing headband dedicated to unlocking your brains potential AND Meditation Studio the five star app. Unlock 30 days of Meditation Studio for free at choosemuse.com/meditationstudio.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 14 February 2025

LOVE: How to Build a GREAT Relationship Using Integrated Attachment Theory. With Thais Gibson

Today we’re learning about love with Best-selling Author, Counselor, and Personal Development Leader Thais Gibson. Thais’ most recent book is called Learning Love: Build the Best Relationship of Your Life Using Integrated Attachment Theory. In this discussion, we learn all about attachment theory and how our early family relationships impact our attachment styles AND how this can impact our relationships later in life. She describes each attachment style, shares how we can reprogram our core wounds, how to identify our emotional triggers and how to communicate our needs and boundaries to our partners. All really important stuff! We definitely have the capacity to change if we become more conscious of what’s driving our behaviors. That’s great news. I learned a lot. I felt like the discussion was a mix of ted talk and a micro dose of therapy. I think you’ll enjoy what she has to say. Learn your Attachment Style: https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/quiz?utm_source=google-search&utm_medium=cpc-lead&utm_campaign=18002521894&utm_term=&gc_id=18002521894&h_ad_id=627022430545&utm_content=thais%20gibson&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAACmCs__PjzUZLXpOyoYeWVipJ1Vsi&gclid=Cj0KCQiAqL28BhCrARIsACYJvkfPfiU6R92IygKkF7PHFTE33Xw0YTEeeepf_MzN3WArciUC70MxQFsaAoz7EALw_wcB Resource: Personaldevelopmentschool.com As always, we’re Untangle, the podcast from Muse, the brain sensing headband dedicated to unlocking your brains potential AND Meditation Studio the five star app. Check us out at choosemuse.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 February 2025

Are You Still Buying Into Thoughts, Beliefs and Behaviors that No Longer Serve You? Learn How To Shift Your Mindset, Find Inner Peace. With Emma Seppala

Todays encore guest is the lovely Emma Seppala. She’s a bestselling author, Psychologist, Research Scientist, Lecturer at Yale and Faculty Director of the Yales Women’s Leadership Program. In this interview we talk about her new book, Sovereign: Reclaim Your Freedom, Energy, and Power in a Time of Distraction, Uncertainty, and Chaos. She explains that sovereignty is a state of self awareness that allows us to see how and when we are standing in our own way. It also gives us the courage to free ourselves from the ways we are bound so that we can change and move forward. Sovereignty helps us to optimize the most important relationship of all; the one we have with our selves. The quality of our lives is dependent on the state of our minds. This is THE one thing that we really do have control over.  You can be doing all the happiness and wellbeing practices, but if you're still buying into thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors that no longer serve you, then you're not going to reach your full potential despite your best efforts. She shares many tools and techniques to help.  As always, we’re Untangle, the podcast from Muse, the brain sensing headband dedicated to unlocking your brains potential AND Meditation Studio the five star app.  Unlock 30 days of Meditation Studio for free at choosemuse.com/meditationstudio Transform your brain's potential with 15% off Muse. Use code UNTANGLE15 at checkout or visit choosemuse.com/UNTANGLE15 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 January 2025

Meditation Monday. Let Things Be. A Favorite! With Ashley Turner.

Welcome to a special weekly edition of Untangle, Meditation Monday. We’re taking this time to share meditations from our sister app, Meditation Studio. We know that life gets messy and, when it does, Meditation is here to help us find a sense of calm and inner peace. Whether you’re facing daily work or relationships stress, unexpected challenges, or just want to improve focus, we hope meditation Mondays will be your go to for a weekly guided meditation treat. And if you’re craving more…which I always do…the Meditation Studio app offers over 800 expert-guided meditations from over 70 of the world’s top meditation experts. And best of all, you can now unlock 30 days of Meditation Studio for free at choosemuse.com/meditationstudio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 January 2025

Managing Life's Challenges with Emotional Intelligence and Resilience. With Robin Hill.

Today’s episode is focused on resilience, emotional intelligence and self regulation with Authority Guide author, business psychologist and leadership trainer, Robin Hill. He shares what resilience is and is not and how we can be more emotionally intelligent in the workplace, and perhaps with our families and personal relationships. We talk about the importance of self awareness and how to acknowledge and understand our emotions without having them rule us. He shares how certain emotions have the power to drain us— to drain our resilience actually, but the more we understand that this is a natural part of being a whole person, the more we can manage it.  As always, we’re Untangle, the podcast from Muse, the brain sensing headband dedicated to unlocking your brains potential AND Meditation Studio the five star app. Unlock 30 days of Meditation Studio for free at choosemuse.com/meditationstudio.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 January 2025

Meditation Monday. Invite Sleep In. With Bart Van Malik.

Welcome to a weekly special edition of Untangle, Meditation Mondays. We’re taking this time to share meditations from our sister app, Meditation Studio. We know that life gets messy and, when it does, Meditation is here to help us find a sense of calm and inner peace. Whether you’re facing daily work or relationship stress, unexpected challenges, or just want to improve focus, we hope meditation Monday’s will be your go to for a weekly guided meditation treat. And if you’re craving more…which I always do…the Meditation Studio app offers over 800 expert-guided meditations from over 70 of the world’s top meditation experts. And best of all, you can now unlock 30 days of Meditation Studio for free at choosemuse.com/meditationstudio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 January 2025

What makes a Life Fulfilling and Meaningful? Lessons From the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness. With Dr. Robert Waldinger

This was such a fun interview — our encore guest today is Dr. Robert Waldinger, a Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, a practicing Psychiatrist, Zen Master and author of the book The Good Life, Lessons from the Worlds Longest Scientific Study on Happiness. This study, which began in 1938, reveals what it takes to build a good life. What does that exactly mean, I wondered…fulfilling, satisfying, meaningful, happy? All of it. There's no one size fits all. BUT…the one thing that was consistent? Relationships. All kinds of relationships. The quality of the social connections that we make throughout our lives means everything. He says…Human connection is our superpower. Good relationships help us get through life’s inevitable challenges, and they keep us happier and healthier. and the research shows that they actually help us to live longer. Robert reminds us that we should pay attention to the things that we really care about…the things and people that energize us. AND pay attention to the things and people that deplete us. He shares the keystones of healthy relationships — things like safety security, emotional closeness, fun and relaxation, learning and growth…and there’s more.  Resources: The Good Life is available at all major booksellers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 14 January 2025

Meditation Monday. Find Your Focus. With Chrissy Carter.

Welcome to a weekly special edition of Untangle, Meditation Mondays. We’re taking this time to share meditations from our sister app, Meditation Studio. We know that life gets messy and, when it does, Meditation is here to help us find a sense of calm and inner peace. Whether you’re facing daily work or relationship stress, unexpected challenges, or just want to improve focus, we hope meditation Monday’s will be your go to for a weekly guided meditation treat. And if you’re craving more…which I always do…the Meditation Studio app offers over 800 expert-guided meditations from over 70 of the world’s top meditation experts. And best of all, you can now unlock 30 days of Meditation Studio for free at choosemuse.com/meditationstudio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 January 2025

How to Be Enough: Self-Acceptance for Self-Critics and Perfectionists. With Dr. Ellen Hendriksen

Today’s episode is with Clinical Psychologist and author, Dr. Ellen Hendriksen. Her new book is called How to Be Enough: Self-Acceptance for Self-Critics and Perfectionists. What a great title! Ellen shares the truth behind perfectionism and why many of us never feel quite ‘good enough.’ Ever feel imposter syndrome? Most of us do. She delivers amazing advice on how we can allow for mistakes (because we’re human!) without lowering our expectations or standards. She discusses how we can move from self-criticism to kindness, from control to authenticity, from procrastination to productivity and from comparison to, finally, contentment. She gives us the roadmap for finding self-acceptance and even some tips on how we can rewrite our own Inner Rulebook. If you’re wired to be judgmental of yourself and others…and who isn’t!! You’ll find this to be incredibly helpful.  As always, we’re Untangle, the podcast from Muse, the brain sensing headband dedicated to unlocking your brains potential AND Meditation Studio the five star app. Unlock 30 days of Meditation Studio for free at choosemuse.com/meditationstudio.  Resources: ellenhendriksen.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 January 2025

Meditation Monday. Stress Body Scan. With Elisha Goldstein.

Welcome to a special edition of Untangle, Meditation Mondays. We’re taking this time to share meditations from our sister app, Meditation Studio. We know that life gets messy and, when it does, Meditation is here to help us find a sense of calm and inner peace. Whether you’re facing daily work or relationships stress, unexpected challenges, or just want to improve focus, we hope meditation Monday’s will be your go to for a weekly guided meditation treat. And if you’re craving more…which I always do…the Meditation Studio app offers over 800 expert-guided meditations from over 75 of the world’s top meditation experts.And best of all…get 30 days of Meditation Studio for free at choosemuse.com/meditationstudio. Resource: Unlock 30 days of Meditation Studio for free at choosemuse.com/meditationstudio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 January 2025

Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness. With Ingrid Fetell Lee

In this New Year's episode, we sit down with Ingrid Fetell Lee, the author of Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness. Ingrid, a designer and researcher, shares the science of joy, and does a deep dive into how our surroundings impact our well-being AND how we can harness the power of color, shape, and space to actually cultivate more happiness in our lives. We explore the intersection of design, psychology, and emotion, as well as practical ways to create more joy in our everyday environments. She shares how small, simple things can often have a huge impact on how we feel and how we experience the world. Resource: https://aestheticsofjoy.com/ As always, we’re Untangle, the podcast from Muse, the brain sensing headband dedicated to unlocking your brains potential AND Meditation Studio the five star app. Unlock 30 days of Meditation Studio for free at choosemuse.com/meditationstudio.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 31 December 2024

A New Year Meditation. With Chrissy Carter

Happy New Year! Enjoy this meditation to inspire a fresh start to 2025. (no ads. no intro. just a lovely meditation) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 30 December 2024

The Real Scoop on How to Be Happier (with actionable steps!) With Dr. Laurie Santos

Today's encore episode is with Yale Psychology Professor and Happiness Lab podcast host, Laurie Santos. Laurie taught "Psychology and the Good Life" first in spring 2018 in response to concerning levels of student depression, anxiety, and stress on campus. It became the most popular class in Yale's history. Laurie Santos has definitely hit a nerve. The good news is that we have a lot more control over our happiness levels than we think. Laurie talks about how to put the science of happiness and well-being to work in our own lives. And she offers actionable steps and choices we can take right now.  Laurie’s goal is to help teach us all to live happier lives through science-backed techniques Resource: Drlauriesantos.com As always, we’re Untangle, the podcast from Muse, the brain sensing headband dedicated to unlocking your brains potential AND Meditation Studio the five star app. Unlock 30 days of Meditation Studio for free at choosemuse.com/meditationstudio Today's encore guest is Yale psychology professor Laurie Santo. In this episode, Santos discusses how to apply the science of well-being and happiness to everyday life. She also talks about how people have more control over their happiness levels than they might think. That's great news! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 December 2024

Meditation Monday. Being Grateful. With Ashley Turner.

Welcome to a weekly special edition of Untangle, Meditation Mondays. We’re taking this time to share meditations from our sister app, Meditation Studio. We know that life gets messy and, when it does, Meditation is here to help us find a sense of calm and inner peace. Whether you’re facing daily work or relationship stress, unexpected challenges, or just want to improve focus, we hope meditation Monday’s will be your go to for a weekly guided meditation treat. And if you’re craving more…which I always do…the Meditation Studio app offers over 800 expert-guided meditations from over 70 of the world’s top meditation experts. And best of all, you can now unlock 30 days of Meditation Studio for free at choosemuse.com/meditationstudio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 23 December 2024

A Meditation for the Holidays: Holiday Expectations. With Chrissy Carter

Enjoy this short meditation with the theme Holiday Expectations. Wishing everyone a very happy holiday season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 December 2024

Feeling Stuck? Here's How to Break Out of Negative Patterns, Build New Habits, Find Fresh Motivation. With Norm Farb and Zindel Segal.

Todays guests are Renowned Neuroscientist Dr. Norm Farb and Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Zindel Segal, co-authors of the book Better in Every Sense, How the New Science of Sensation Can Help You Reclaim Your Life. Both are also popular professors at the University of Toronto. In this interview, we talk about how often our old habits of behavior keep us stuck and let us down. Norm and Zindel discuss the mental maps we create throughout our lives and how these become faulty or dated and often prevent us from building new, more productive habits as we grow and evolve — as we face new adventures, relationships and challenges inc our lives. They share how we can break out of negative patterns, relieve anxiety associated with old ways of thinking, build new habits, and find fresh motivation by using a technique they call "sense foraging.” We explore feeling and sensing skills to zap us out of our default mode vs. thinking. It’s pretty interesting stuff. As always, we’re Untangle, the podcast from Muse, the brain sensing headband dedicated to unlocking your brains potential AND Meditation Studio the five star app. Unlock 30 days of Meditation Studio for free at choosemuse.com/meditationstudio.  Resource: Betterineverysense.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 December 2024

Meditation Monday. Effortless Sleep. With Lisa Wimberger.

Welcome to a special edition of Untangle, Meditation Mondays. We’re taking this time to share meditations from our sister app, Meditation Studio. We know that life gets messy and, when it does, Meditation is here to help us find a sense of calm and inner peace. Whether you’re facing daily work or relationships stress, unexpected challenges, or just want to improve focus, we hope meditation Monday’s will be your go to for a weekly guided meditation treat. And if you’re craving more…which I always do…the Meditation Studio app offers over 800 expert-guided meditations from over 75 of the world’s top meditation experts. And best of all…Unlock 30 days of Meditation Studio for free at choosemuse.com/meditationstudio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 December 2024

Want a Little More Happiness In Your life? Here's How! With Gretchen Rubin.

Today's encore guest is Gretchen Rubin, one of today’s most influential and thought-provoking observers of happiness, habits and human nature. She’s a highly acclaimed writer, known for her ability to distill and convey complex ideas—with levity and clarity. She’s the author of many bestselling books, including The Happiness Project, Better Than Before, and The Four Tendencies, which have sold millions of copies in more than thirty languages. Her most recent book is Life in Five Senses.  She’s also host of the popular podcast, Happier with Gretchen Rubin, and founder of the award-winning Happier app. We invited Gretchen to talk with us about how we can inject more happiness into our lives and how we can cultivate new habits with greater ease. she reminds us, there is no one size fits all for happiness…but there are many great ideas here.  Resource: Gretchenrubin.com As always As always, we’re Untangle, the podcast from Muse, the brain sensing headband dedicated to unlocking your brains potential AND Meditation Studio the five star app. Unlock 30 days of Meditation Studio for free at choosemuse.com/meditationstudio.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 December 2024

Meditation Monday. Relax Before Bed. With Ashley Turner.

Welcome to a special edition of Untangle, Meditation Mondays. We’re taking this time to share meditations from our sister app, Meditation Studio. We know that life gets messy and, when it does, Meditation is here to help us find a sense of calm and inner peace. Whether you’re facing daily work or relationships stress, unexpected challenges, or just want to improve focus, we hope meditation Monday’s will be your go to for a weekly guided meditation treat. And if you’re craving more…which I always do…the Meditation Studio app offers over 800 expert-guided meditations from over 75 of the world’s top meditation experts.And best of all…get 30 days of Meditation Studio for free at choosemuse.com/meditationstudio. Resource: Unlock 30 days of Meditation Studio for free at choosemuse.com/meditationstudio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2024

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