Untangle
Untangle
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.
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May 12, 2026 • 1h 10min
A Sleep Doctor on Insomnia, Naps, Alcohol, Caffeine and More. With Dr. Michael Breus
Dr. Michael Breus, a board-certified clinical sleep specialist and bestselling author, breaks down what really shapes our sleep. He explores insomnia diagnosis and non-drug treatments. He explains chronotypes like lion, bear, wolf, dolphin and how timing affects sleep, exercise, caffeine, alcohol, and intimacy. He also covers practical tools like melatonin use, breathwork, and meditation aids.
May 8, 2026 • 27min
Tools to Heal and to Take Charge of Your Own Health. With James Colquhoun
James Colquhoun, filmmaker and founder of Food Matters TV, who makes films about nutrition and healing. He tells the story that launched his work and how targeted diet, supplements, and detox helped a loved one. He discusses adding mindfulness, rethinking food quality, and educating people to take charge of their health.
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May 5, 2026 • 56min
Is it Possible to Age-Proof your Brain and Slow Cognitive Decline? With Dr. Majid Fotuhi
Dr. Majid Fotuhi, neurologist, neuroscientist and Johns Hopkins adjunct professor, explains neuroplasticity and how the brain can rewire and grow at any age. He explores the “soup of abnormalities” behind Alzheimer’s, the five pillars of brain health, diet and supplements, and practical strategies to slow cognitive decline. Short, actionable science with a hopeful take on aging.
May 4, 2026 • 7min
Meditation Monday. Moments of Joy. With Chrissy Carter. 7 minutes.
Discover the power of meditation as a tool for finding calm amidst life's chaos. Chrissy Carter guides a short meditation that centers on recognizing daily moments of joy. Learn techniques to soften physically and cultivate joy for others, broadening your perspective. This special session wraps up with encouragement to keep noticing and sharing joy throughout your day.
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May 1, 2026 • 43min
Live Your Purpose, Reclaim Your Sanity and Lose the Burnout. With Leah Weiss
Leah Weiss, Ph.D., Stanford lecturer and author focused on workplace health and mindfulness. She talks about burnout's rise since COVID and how teams can spot early signs. She explains integrated identity over work–life balance and shares micro-mindfulness habits like monotasking and off-cushion practices. She outlines practical rituals, purpose-alignment tools, and community strategies to sustain change.
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Apr 28, 2026 • 53min
Rethinking Aging: How to Thrive in Midlife and Beyond. With Barbara Waxman
Barbara Waxman, gerontologist and author of The Middlescence Manifesto, reframes midlife as a vibrant stage of reinvention. She explores ageism and workplace strategies, the science behind happiness and longevity, daily habits that build resilience, and the idea of middlescence as a dynamic life chapter. Expect practical takes on purpose, cognition, movement, and intergenerational connection.
Apr 27, 2026 • 5min
Meditation Monday. Find Your Focus. With Chrissy Carter.
Join meditation expert Chrissy Carter, known for her work with the Meditation Studio app, as she shares powerful techniques for enhancing focus. She emphasizes the importance of clear intentions as a compass for action. Discover how to identify your priorities and align your efforts to avoid wasting energy. Learn to set boundaries and assertively say no to distractions. Chrissy also offers practical tips, like using reminders, to help you maintain focus. This enlightening conversation is a must-listen for anyone looking to regain clarity and calm.
Apr 23, 2026 • 31min
Defining (and difficult) Moments In Our Lives: Where Fear and Courage Meet. With Roshi Joan Halifax
In Today’s throwback Thursday encore episode, our guest is the amazing Roshi Joan Halifax, a Buddhist teacher, Zen Priest, Medical Anthropologist, Author, and pioneer in the field of end-of-life care. The book we discuss here is called, "Standing at the Edge: Finding Freedom Where Fear and Courage Meet." It’s brilliant. The potential for transformation, she believes, exists within all of us and we often discover this in our most difficult moments. Hard to take sometimes, but very true.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apr 21, 2026 • 43min
Why Forgiveness is an Act of Self Compassion. With Diana Winston
Diana Winston, mindfulness teacher and Director of UCLA Mindful, shares why forgiveness is an act of self-compassion. She outlines three types of forgiveness and the willingness to begin. She teaches mindful ways to hold difficult emotions, practices for self-forgiveness, and tools to reframe triggers and build compassion over time.
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Apr 16, 2026 • 31min
Here's How to Live a Life with More Purpose and Peace. With Melli O'brien
Melli O'brien, devoted meditation teacher from Australia known as Mrs. Mindfulness, leads retreats and global mindfulness initiatives. She recounts her contemplative beginnings and spiritual search. She discusses how meditation fosters clarity and presence. She outlines immersive retreats, tools to know your values, simple reflective questions, and plans for a worldwide online mindfulness platform.
