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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Feb 13, 2026 • 36min
Build a Love that Lasts Using the Science of Positive Psychology. With Suzann Pileggi
Suzann Pileggi, author and researcher on relationships and positive psychology, shares research-based ways to grow lasting love. She talks about how upbringing shapes habits, using curiosity and strengths instead of blame, practicing daily kindness and mindful listening, and planning intrinsically motivating shared activities to keep connection strong.
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Feb 10, 2026 • 55min
Tapping into the Unknown. Exploring What We Can’t See. (If you like the Telepathy Tapes, you’ll LOVE this). Suzanne Giesemann
Suzanne Giesemann, a former U.S. Navy Commander turned evidence-based medium and spiritual teacher, shares her journey from grief to exploring consciousness. She explains what mediumship is, how consciousness extends beyond the body, ways to test validations, connecting with guides and loved ones, and practical practices for developing ongoing nonphysical communication.
Feb 9, 2026 • 15min
Meditation Monday. Stress Body Scan. With Elisha Goldstein.
Elisha Goldstein, a clinical psychologist and mindfulness teacher who leads stress-reduction meditations. He guides a detailed body scan, explores where emotions hide in the back and chest, and coaches nonjudgmental noticing of tension. Short practices focus on breath, beginner’s mind, and integrating the whole body for calm.
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Feb 7, 2026 • 46min
Sleep, Unconsciousness and the Brain. With Dr. Adrian Owen
Dr. Adrian Owen, a neuroscientist who revealed hidden awareness in nonresponsive patients and led huge sleep studies. He discusses the largest sleep and cognition study, how sleep duration links to brain aging and decision-making, why too much sleep can hurt, practical routines for better sleep, Muse meditation results, and using imagined actions to communicate with unresponsive patients.
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Feb 5, 2026 • 43min
A Women's Guide To Overcoming Insomnia. With Dr. Shelby Harris
Dr. Shelby Harris, a clinical psychologist and behavioral sleep medicine specialist, discusses women's unique sleep challenges. She covers how hormones and societal stressors affect sleep. Short routines, screens and blue light, meditation, soundscapes, screening for other sleep disorders, CBT-I, sleep restriction, and practical tools like worry time and thought logs are explored.
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Feb 3, 2026 • 35min
Having Trouble with Sleep? Here's How to Fix it. With Dr. Chris Winter
Chris Winter, neurologist, sleep specialist, and author of The Sleep Solution, explains how modern life wrecks sleep. He talks about why screens and 24/7 culture boost sleep problems. He distinguishes insomnia from simple sleep loss. He explores mindset, misperception of rest, and offers five practical ways to improve sleep right now.
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Jan 29, 2026 • 29min
Forget Traditional Doctrines! A Skeptical Buddhist Shares his Practical Philosophy. With Stephen Batchelor
Stephen Batchelor, Scottish Buddhist teacher and author known for a secular, skeptical take on Buddhism. He talks about questioning doctrines and testing meditation through personal practice. He explains choosing styles and teachers, turning retreat insights into daily habits, and how mindfulness supports creativity, empathy, and deliberate responses in a complex world.
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Jan 27, 2026 • 53min
How To Be Your Best Self: Showing up with Intention, Energy and Presence. With Anese Cavanaugh
Anese Cavanaugh, award-winning speaker, author, and CEO of Active Choices, shares her IEP method (Intentional Energetic Presence). She talks about how intentions shape impact, protecting and rebooting your energy, spotting blind spots, and using choice points to build new habits. Short practices for presence, boundaries, and leading with curiosity also come up.
Jan 26, 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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Jan 20, 2026 • 48min
Navigating Life Transitions: An Invitation to Tune Inward, Learn and Live More Fully. With Ben Katt
Ben Katt, a meditation teacher and author of *The Way Home*, shares his transformative journey from minister to spiritual coach. He explores the hero's journey as a framework for navigating midlife changes, emphasizing the importance of inner work and authenticity. Ben discusses the impact of burnout and the need to reclaim one's heart and purpose. He offers practical tools like meditation and journaling to support personal growth, while encouraging listeners to embrace their unique paths and cultivate meaningful relationships during transitions.
