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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 neuroscientists and psychologists to Buddhist monks and professional athletes.

At FitMind, we believe that the next great human frontier is the mind. FitMind combines ancient techniques with western psychology to provide mental fitness training that is taught at Fortune 500 companies, addiction centers, schools, government organizations, and on the FitMind meditation app.

Liam McClintock received a B.A. from Yale and worked in finance before traveling to Asia to study meditation full-time. He is currently completing an MS in Applied Neuroscience at King’s College London. Liam is an RYS Certified Yoga & Meditation Instructor and has trained in various meditation styles. He has been featured in Time, Vice, Daily Mail, Cosmopolitan, NBC, and Men’s Health.

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#66: Neuroscience, Work & the Future - Tara Swart, MD, PhD Mar 02, 2021

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Dr. Tara Swart is a neuroscientist, medical doctor, bestselling author, peak performance coach, and former psychiatrist.

She holds positions as a Senior Lecturer at MIT Sloan, Chief Science Officer at Heights, Neuroscience and Psychological Advisor at To Be Magnetic, and Chief Neuroscience Officer at Arowana International.

Dr. Swart received a PhD in Neuropharmacology and BS in Biomedical Science from King's College London, and a BM BCh in Medicine from Oxford.

Topics in this episode include the law of attraction, autopilot thinking, organizational plasticity, and the exciting/scary intersection between neuroscience and technology.

FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind

Website: www.fitmind.com

#65: Lucid Dreams & Dream Yoga - Charlie Morley Feb 16, 2021

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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 years and was "authorized to teach" by Lama Yeshe Rinpoche in 2008 within the Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism. He has also written multiple books on the topic, delivered talks at Oxford and The Houses of Parliament, and is a black-belt in kickboxing.

In this episode, we unpack the science of lucid dreaming and then get into its wild potential for exploring and transforming the mind.

FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind

Website: www.fitmind.com

#64: Fasting, Shamans & Facing Fear - Dave Asprey Feb 02, 2021

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Dave Asprey is the Founder of Bulletproof, a 3x NY Times bestselling author, and regarded as the father of biohacking.

Dave's an expert on peak mental and physical performance. He also founded a neuroscience company called 40 Years of Zen and has been featured on several programs, including CNN, the Today Show, and Dr. Oz.

In this episode, you'll hear about Dave's wild adventures with shamans, fasting for mental benefits, and how to face your fears.

FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind

Website: www.fitmind.com

#63: The Psychedelic Renaissance - Rick Doblin, PhD Jan 19, 2021

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Dr. Rick Doblin is the Founder and Director of MAPS, which has raised over $100 million for supporting psychedelics research.

Rick is one of the key leaders of this current psychedelic renaissance. He received a doctorate in public policy from Harvard's Kennedy School of Government.

Topics include Stan Grof's theories, psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, and the journey towards the legalization of psychedelics.

FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind

Website: www.fitmind.com

#62: Your Brain in Flow - Steven Kotler Jan 05, 2021

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Steven Kotler is the bestselling author of Stealing Fire and Founder of the Flow Research Collective.

Steven is a leading expert on human peak performance. His work has appeared in over 70 publications, including The New York Times, National Geographic, Wired, and Time.

This episode centers around the neuroscience and psychology of flow states, as well as the future of flow technology using machine learning.

FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind

Website: www.fitmind.com

#61: The Science of Breathing - James Nestor Dec 22, 2020

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James Nestor is a science journalist and bestselling author.

His most recent book, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, explores the fascinating evolutionary biology and ancient practices of breathing. He's also written about freediving, created an Emmy-nominated documentary, and been on various shows, such as The Joe Rogan Experience.

Topics in this episode include nose breathing, surgical breath interventions, elite athletic respiration, advanced yogic breathing techniques, and the relationship between breath and mind.

FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind

Website: www.fitmind.com

#60: Self-Directed Neuroplasticity - Rick Hanson, PhD Dec 08, 2020

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Dr. Rick Hanson is a psychologist, Senior Fellow of UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center, and New York Times bestselling author.

He's lectured at NASA, Google, Oxford, and Harvard, and taught in meditation centers worldwide. An expert on positive neuroplasticity, Dr. Hanson's work has been featured on the BBC, CBS, NPR, and other major media. He also founded the Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom.

Topics in this episode include neuroplasticity, negativity bias, the HEAL model, our internal good and bad wolves, and so-called "neurodharma."

FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind

Website: www.fitmind.com

#59: Yoga, Zen & Tibetan Training - Cyndi Lee Nov 24, 2020

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Cyndi Lee is a world-famous yoga and meditation teacher, Founder of the OM yoga center in New York, and a renowned author.

Cyndi is the first female Western teacher to fully integrate yoga with Tibetan practices. She has trained thousands of yoga teachers across the world and appeared on a number of TV shows.

Topics in this episode include misconceptions about yoga, some advanced breathing methods, the relationship between body and the mind, and integrating Tibetan meditation techniques.

FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind

Website: www.fitmind.com

#58: Mindset of a Navy SEAL - Commander Mark Divine Nov 10, 2020

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Mark Divine is an ex-Navy SEAL Commander, serial entrepreneur, and NY Times bestselling author.

Mark, a self-described "warrior monk," is a master of human performance, both mental and physical. As you'll hear he started out on Wall Street before getting into martial arts, entering the SEALs (where he was the Honor Man of his class), and starting multiple million-dollar businesses, including SEALFIT.

Topics in this episode include Zen, Navy SEAL training, mental toughness, and his unique model of training that combines principles from martial arts, yoga and CrossFit.

FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind

Website: www.fitmind.com

#57: Psychedelics & Microdosing Research - Harriet De Wit, PhD Oct 27, 2020

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Dr. Harriet De Wit is a Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience at the University of Chicago with a PhD in Experimental Psychology. She has been researching psychoactive drugs for over 40 years.

Dr. De Wit takes a cautious, scientific approach to these potent compounds. She's excited about their transformative power, but not caught up in the hype.

Topics in this episode include MDMA and LSD research, microdosing, potential pitfalls, and the future of psychedelics.

FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind

Website: www.fitmind.com

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