The FitMind Podcast: Mental Fitness, Neuroscience & Psychology
FitMind: Neuroscience, Meditation & Mental Fitness Training
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.
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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Oct 1, 2019 • 1h 5min
#24: Upgrading Your Mental Software with Meditation - Dr. Home Nguyen
Dr. Home is the Founder and CEO of MindKind Institute and has over 20 years of experience in personal leadership, mind-body practices and executive coaching. He is a consultant at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and teaches MBAs at Columbia and Yale. FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind Website: www.fitmind.com
Sep 24, 2019 • 37min
#23: Teenage Brains & Parenting in the Digital Age - Laura Kauffman, PhD
Dr. Kauffman is a licensed psychologist with a PhD in counseling psychology from Stanford. She specializes in working with kids, teens and parents. We talk about the challenges of raising children in the digital age and the effects of technology on a developing brain. FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind Website: www.fitmind.com
Sep 17, 2019 • 31min
#22: Biohacking, Amazonian Tribes & the Evolved Human Mind - Jevan Pradas, MA
Jevan Pradas, a master’s graduate in Mind, Brain, and Behavior Research and author of The Awakened Ape, shares transformative insights from his time living with the Waroni tribe in the Amazon. He discusses how ancient lifestyles offer lessons on happiness and resilience, contrasting them with modern issues. Pradas explores gut health, challenging conventional hygiene and emphasizing natural practices. He highlights the significance of mindfulness and social bonds, drawing connections between ancestral wisdom and contemporary mental health.
Sep 10, 2019 • 30min
#21: Virtual Realities & the Mind - Jayne Gackenbach, PhD
Dr. Gackenbach is a dream researcher whose focus is lucid dreaming and other altered states of consciousness. She holds a Ph.D in Experimental Psychology and her most recent research focuses on video game players and the development of consciousness. FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind Website: www.fitmind.com
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Sep 3, 2019 • 38min
#20: Headless Way Meditation - Richard Lang
Richard Lang, a primary teacher of the Headless Way meditation and a longtime friend of philosopher Douglas Harding, shares insights into his unique meditation technique. He leads listeners through engaging experiments that reveal the 'headless' perspective. They discuss how this method enhances relationships and transforms ego, as well as tackling complex ideas like solipsism in self-inquiry. Lang also highlights the practical applications of the Headless Way in modern courses, showcasing its relevance in today’s world.
Aug 27, 2019 • 46min
#19: Science, Meditation & the Mind's Full Potential - Cortland Dahl, PhD
Dr. Cortland Dahl is a leading scientist at The Center for Healthy Minds, the top meditation research lab in the world. He also has decades of meditation experience and is the Co-Founder and Chairman of Tergar International, a global network of meditation groups and centers. We talk about what science has to say about unlocking the mind's full potential through meditation. FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind Website: www.fitmind.com
Aug 20, 2019 • 36min
#18: Meditation & Non-Dogmatic Spirituality - Tami Simon
At the age of 21, Tami Simon founded Sounds True, a large multimedia publishing house with a mission to disseminate spiritual wisdom. She is also a renowned meditation instructor and wrote Being True: What Matters Most in Work, Life, and Love. FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind Website: www.fitmind.com
Aug 13, 2019 • 42min
#17: Evolution of the Self - Mark Leary, PhD
Dr. Mark Leary is a professor of psychology and neuroscience at Duke University who has made significant contributions to his field. We discuss when and why self-awareness evolved in humans and how this causes problems today. FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind Website: www.fitmind.com
Aug 6, 2019 • 57min
#16: Lucid Dreaming - Robert Waggoner
Robert Waggoner is an expert on the science and practice of lucid dreaming. FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind Website: www.fitmind.com
Jul 30, 2019 • 42min
#15: The Zen CEO - Marc Lesser
Marc Lesser is the CEO of ZBA Associates, the author of four books and holds an MBA degree from NYU. He was a resident of the San Francisco Zen Center for 10 years and helped develop Google's mindfulness and emotional intelligence program. FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind Website: www.fitmind.com
