The FitMind Podcast: Mental Fitness, Neuroscience & Psychology
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The FitMind Podcast: Mental Fitness, Neuroscience & Psychology
Expert insights on the science of mental fitness. Topics include psychology, neuroscience, mental health, mindfulness meditation, productivity, brain technologies, Stoicism, happiness hacking, and more. Liam McClintock, the Founder of FitMind, talks with leaders in their fields, from neuroscient...
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#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 extreme performa...
#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 res...
#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 our percepti...
#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 failure, can...
#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 Taoist...
#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 flotation...
#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 resilience.
#98: The Science of Connection - 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 four type...
#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 and the int...
#96: The Science of Forgiveness - Fred Luskin, PhD
Stanford psychologist Fred Luskin, PhD, discusses the science of forgiveness, emphasizing the need to process grief as a foundation for emotional heal...
#95: Mental Wellness & Monk Training - Andrew Litchy, ND
In this episode, Dr. Andrew Litchy recounts his journey from life as a monk to becoming a naturopathic doctor.
He shares his insights on how med...
#94: Exploring Consciousness & Deep Awareness - Doug Kraft
How does the mind shape our reality? What happens when the conceptual mind turns off?
The answers might be found in the depths of meditation.
#93: Neuroplasticity, Meditation & the Predictive Brain - Ruben Laukkonen, PhD
How does the brain work at its deepest levels? And to what extent can we radically upgrade it, creating neuroplastic changes?
Ruben Laukkonen, P...
#91: The Science of Creativity & Imagination - Anna Abraham, PhD
Dr. Anna Abraham is a psychologist and neuroscientist who investigates creativity and how we can optimize this key trait. She’s also a leading scholar...
#90: Master of Sleep - Nick Littlehales
Nick Littlehales has been an elite sport recovery coach for nearly a quarter-century and is the bestselling author of Sleep: The Myth of 8 Hours, the...
#89: Consciousness, Perception & Reality - Donald Hoffman, PhD
Donald Hoffman, PhD is a cognitive scientist and author of The Case Against Reality: Why Evolution Hid the Truth from Our Eyes.
He is currently...
#88: Profound States of Mind - Andrew Holecek
Andrew Holecek is an author and meditation teacher with decades of intensive practice experience, including a 3-year silent retreat in the Tibetan tra...
#87: The Future of the Brain - Miguel Nicolelis, MD, PhD
Miguel Nicolelis, MD, PhD is a Brazilian neuroscientist and physician famous for his pioneering work in the field of brain-machine interface (BMI) tec...
#86: The Science of Spontaneity - Edward Slingerland, PhD
Edward Slingerland, PhD, is a Professor of Philosophy and Associate Member in the Asian Studies and Psychology Departments at the University of Britis...
#85: Neuromagic & Illusion - Stephen Macknik, PhD & Susana Martinez-Conde, PhD
Dr. Susana Martinez-Conde and Dr. Stephen Macknik are neuroscientists who specialize in the science of magic and illusion.
Both are professors o...
#84: The Brain of a Mental Olympian - Elena Antonova, PhD
Dr. Elena Antonova is a neuroscientist and senior lecturer in psychology at Brunel University London.
Her research focuses on the effects of lon...
#83: Origins of the Mind - Antonio Damasio, MD, PhD
Dr. Antonio Damasio is a neurologist, psychologist and best-selling author.
He's the Founder & Director of the Brain and Creativity Institute, w...
#82: Sleep & Dreams - Sidarta Ribeiro, PhD
Dr. Sidarta Ribeiro is an award-winning neuroscientist, author, and Founder of the Brain Institute at Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte in B...
#81: Mind Control & Brain-Computer Interfaces - Ramses Alcaide, PhD
Ramses Alcaide, PhD is an electrical engineer, neuroscientist, and CEO of Neurable, an innovative brain-computer interface company.
At Neurable,...
#80: The Power of Focus - Amishi Jha, PhD
Dr. Amishi Jha is a neuroscientist and professor of psychology at the University of Miami. She's the Director and Co-Founder of Contemplative Neurosci...
#79: Pain & Placebo - Apkar V. Apkarian, PhD
Apkar V. Apkarian, PhD is a professor of physiology, anesthesiology, and physical medicine and rehabilitation at Northwestern University's Feinberg Sc...
#78: Neuroscience, Consciousness & Nonduality - James Cooke, PhD
Dr. James Cooke is a neuroscientist, writer and speaker, focused on consciousness, meditation, psychedelic states, and science.
He studied Exper...
#77: The Science of Compassion - Shauna Shapiro, PhD
Shauna Shapiro, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and an expert in mindfulness and self-compassion. She has spent two decades study...
#76: Peak Performance Mindset - Elliot Roe
Elliot Roe is a leading expert in mindset optimization for high performers.
In just the last 3 years his poker clients have won over $150,000,00...
#75: The Stoic Philosophy - Massimo Pigliucci, PhD
Dr. Massimo Pigliucci is Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York, former co-host of the Rationally Speaking Podcast, and one of the mo...
#74: Sublime Qualities of Mind - Sharon Salzberg
Sharon Salzberg is a world-famous meditation teacher and NY Times bestselling author.
She's largely responsible for popularizing mindfulness in...
#73: Hacking of the Human Mind - Robert Lustig, MD, MSL
Dr. Lustig is an endocrinologist, professor emeritus of pediatrics at UCSF, and bestselling author of Fat Chance.
He also wrote The Hacking of t...
#72: Altered States, Shamanism & Beliefs - Roger Walsh, MD, PhD
Dr. Roger Walsh has a unique background that makes him one of the world's leading experts on the mind. He graduated from Australia's Queensland Univer...
#71: The Distraction Crisis & Brain-Enhancing Tools - Adam Gazzaley, MD, PhD
Dr. Adam Gazzaley is a neuroscientist, author, photographer, entrepreneur, and inventor. He's the Founder and Executive Director of Neuroscape, a lab...
#70: Your Microbiome & the Gut-Brain Connection - Robynne Chutkan, MD
Dr. Robynne Chutkan is the Founder of Gutbliss, an integrative gastroenterologist, microbiome expert, and bestselling author. She did her undergrad pr...
#69: Mental Energy & Taoist Sex - Mantak Chia
Mantak Chia is a Taoist meditation master who has taught millions of students worldwide for over 45 years. He's authored 57 books and founded the Univ...
#68: Nutrition for the Brain - David Perlmutter, MD
Dr. David Perlmutter, is a world-renowned neurologist and 5-time NY Times bestselling author, including #1 NY Times bestseller Grain Brain.
Dr....
#67: Sustainable Happiness - Bhante Vimalaramsi
Bhante Vimalaramsi is a Buddhist monk and renowned meditation teacher. He founded the Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center and authored several books on med...
#66: Neuroscience, Work & the Future - Tara Swart, MD, PhD
Dr. Tara Swart is a neuroscientist, medical doctor, bestselling author, peak performance coach, and former psychiatrist.
She holds positions as...
#65: Lucid Dreams & Dream Yoga - Charlie Morley
Charlie Morley is one of the world's leading experts on lucid dreaming and dream yoga.
Charlie has been practicing lucid dreaming for over 20 ye...