#84: The Brain of a Mental Olympian - Elena A...

Clinical neuropsychologist Dr. Aldrich Chan joins the FitMind Podcast to explore the intersection of Taoist philosophy, neuroscience, and evolutionary psychology, and what these fields can teach us about our growing sense of disconnection from nature. Drawing from his book 7 Prin ...  Show more

Neuroscientist Idil Sezer joins the FitMind Podcast to explore what meditation changes beyond the brain. She explains how meditation may influence attention, emotional regulation, pain, brain–heart communication, and our fundamental sense of self. The conversation also explores t ...  Show more

Today, Eve breaks down how meditation can physically change our brains and help us process strong emotions. Eve Lewis Prieto is Director of Teaching at Headspace, a certified Mindfulness & Meditation teacher and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) instructor. At Headspace, ...  Show more

In this episode, Ellen Langer brings her extensive research and wisdom to the power of mindfulness for well-bring. Her unique perspective offers a refreshing take on mindfulness as a way of being, not just a practice. With a focus on self-awareness and open-mindedness, her work e ...  Show more

In this episode, Shauna Shapiro, a renowned expert in mindfulness and clinical psychology, shares some of the science behind mindfulness and the power of intentions. Her inspiring journey of healing and self-discovery, coupled with her studies in neuroscience and psychology, rein ...  Show more

“To achieve greatness, you need to understand your mind.”

Today's guest is Dr. Caroline Leaf, a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist specializing in cognitive and metacognitive neuropsychology. Since the early 1980s she has researched the mind-brain con ...