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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Apr 7, 2026 • 43min
The Power of Breath to Energize, Calm, Shift Your Mood and More. With James Nestor
Join Ariel as she chats with James Nestor, author and science journalist known for his book on breath, as he delves into the fascinating science of breathing. Discover how breath can energize or calm you, and learn a simple hack to reduce snoring. Nestor explains the surprising link between lung capacity and longevity, and shares techniques to enhance lung volume. He highlights the benefits of nasal breathing during exercise and introduces transformative practices like holotropic breathwork. Tune in for insights that could change your breath—and your life!
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Apr 6, 2026 • 6min
Meditation Monday. Relax Before Bed. With Ashley Turner.
Ashley Turner, a renowned meditation teacher, guides listeners through a serene relaxation practice perfect for winding down before sleep. She shares techniques to calm the nervous system and encourages a gentle breath, helping to release physical tension. Ashley leads a vivid imagery exercise that allows the body to feel heavy and relaxed, while reassuring listeners that their unconscious mind remains engaged. The session culminates in a progressive relaxation from feet to head, leaving everyone in a tranquil state, ready for restful sleep.
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Apr 2, 2026 • 53min
Finding Love and Relieving Relationship Stress During Difficult Times. With Stan Tatkin.
Stan Tatkin, psychologist and founder of PACT, offers quick, practical relationship tools grounded in attachment science. He explores quiet love rituals, co-regulation techniques, timed problem-solving, repair gestures to defuse threat, and using meditation and biofeedback to calm reactivity. Short, actionable ideas for restoring calm and care during stressful times.
Mar 31, 2026 • 44min
Living with Less Regret: Tools for Releasing Fear, Finding Courage, Moving Forward. With Margie Warrell
Margie Warrell, leadership advisor and author of The Courage Gap, offers bite-size tools for stepping past fear. She explains how fear—not lack of ability—creates the gap between who you are and who you want to be. Short practices like One Brave Minute, the 3P test, breathwork, and somatic tools get mentioned. Conversations cover recklessness versus courage, vital lies that hold people back, and reframing setbacks into purpose.
Mar 30, 2026 • 17min
A Guided Meditation on the Gifts, Benefits and Value of a Growth Mindset
Shawn Moore, a meditation and yoga teacher passionate about stillness and self-inquiry, shares insights on the power of a growth mindset. He explains the difference between growth and fixed mindsets and how they shape success. Listeners reflect on their responses outside their comfort zones and reframe failures as learning opportunities. Shawn also explores relationships with feedback and the roots of seeking approval, encouraging compassionate self-reflection. He emphasizes that adopting a growth mindset requires a shift in beliefs and actions for a more fulfilling life.
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Mar 27, 2026 • 37min
A Classic Dan Harris Interview about Anxiety and (how to be) 10% Happier. With Dan Harris.
Dan Harris, former ABC News anchor and author of 10% Happier, talks candidly about anxiety, on-air panic, and turning to secular meditation. He shares how mindfulness helped after war reporting, why retreats can be transformative, and practical tips for skeptical beginners. The conversation mixes humor, humility, and useful starting advice for anyone curious about meditation.
Mar 24, 2026 • 40min
Burnout Recovery Tools: Reduce Stress and Build More Joy In Your Life. With Amy Leneker.
Amy Leneker, author and leadership coach who created the Unstressing Method, shares her burnout wake-up call and the simple See, Sort, Solve framework. She explains why common workplace fixes can backfire and how to sort stress into actionable types. Conversation highlights making space for joy, authentic connection over forced fun, and practical choices to reduce overwhelm and build resilience.
Mar 19, 2026 • 49min
The Neurobiology (and the U-Curve) of Happiness. You Might be Surprised! With Tobias Esch
Tobias Esch, a primary care physician and researcher in the neurobiology of happiness and integrative mind-body medicine, shares his U-curve model of happiness. He explains three brain-based types of happiness, links life stages to these states, and discusses resilience after trauma. Practical practices like mindfulness, gratitude, and movement for cultivating lasting contentment are highlighted.
Mar 17, 2026 • 55min
The Science of Revenge: Why Getting Even Feels (so!) Good—and How to Overcome it. With James Kimmel Jr.
James Kimmel Jr., former litigator turned Yale psychiatry researcher and author, studies revenge as a brain-driven, addictive force. He recounts a personal turning point, explains how grievance lights up pain and reward circuits, and explores why self-control collapses into violence. He also outlines biological paths to forgiveness and practical tools for breaking the revenge cycle.
Mar 12, 2026 • 39min
Rewire Your Brain with Mindfulness and Self-Compassion. With Dr. Shauna Shapiro
Dr. Shauna Shapiro, clinical psychologist and mindfulness researcher, shares her path from crisis to two decades studying mindfulness and neuroplasticity. She explains how intention, attention, and attitude reshape the brain. Short practices like a morning self-compassion routine, the mindful pause, and the 5% principle for gradual change are highlighted.
