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The FitMind Podcast: Mental Fitness, Neuroscience & Psychology

The FitMind Podcast: Mental Fitness, Neuroscience & Psychology

FitMind: Neuroscience, Meditation & Mental Fitness Training

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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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The FitMind Podcast: Mental Fitness, Neuroscience & Psychology - #89: Consciousness, Perception & Reality - Donald Hoffman, PhD

#89: Consciousness, Perception & Reality - Donald Hoffman, PhD

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04/19/22 • 50 min

Donald Hoffman, PhD is a cognitive scientist and author of The Case Against Reality: Why Evolution Hid the Truth from Our Eyes.

He is currently a professor at UC Irvine, where he studies consciousness, visual perception and evolutionary psychology.

On this episode, we “take the red pill” and hear Dr. Hoffman’s theory on why reality is not what it seems. He explains this complex topic by comparing reality to a user interface.

We discuss many topics, such as his mathematical theory of consciousness, questioning beliefs, and how the mind forms new mental models.

FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind Website: www.fitmind.com

Show Notes

0:00 | Introduction to Donald Hoffman, PhD

2:23 | Why Reality Isn’t as It Seems

7:30 | Reality as a User Interface

13:51 | Adapting to Evolving Technology

16:06 | Creating New Mental Models

18:31 | Moving Beyond Spacetime

23:06 | Consciousness is Fundamental

25:26 | Ancient Wisdom & Science of Consciousness

30:00 | Conversation with the Dalai Lama (starting at 54:40)

30:15 | Reality Transcends Concepts

36:39 | Questioning Beliefs

38:56 | A New Worldview

45:04 | Mathematical Theory of Consciousness

45:39 | Rapid Fire Questions

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The FitMind Podcast: Mental Fitness, Neuroscience & Psychology - #29: The Science of Blue Mind - Wallace J. Nichols, PhD

#29: The Science of Blue Mind - Wallace J. Nichols, PhD

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11/26/19 • 56 min

Dr. Nichols is a scientist, activist, community organizer, and author of the bestselling book Blue Mind: The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, More Connected, and Better at What You Do.

He is a Research Associate at California Academy of Sciences and his work has been broadcast on NPR, BBC, PBS, National Geographic and Animal Planet and featured in Time, Newsweek, GQ, Scientific American and New Scientist, among others. Dr. Nichols' most recent work has been on BLUEMiND: The Mind + Ocean Initiative, merging the fields of cognitive science and ocean exploration.

In this episode of the FitMind Podcast, we discuss blue mind vs. red mind, overstimulation, the scientific effects of water on the mind, neuromarketing, float tanks, surfing as therapy, and aquatic ape hypothesis, among other topics.

FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind Website: www.fitmind.com

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The FitMind Podcast: Mental Fitness, Neuroscience & Psychology - #50: Clinical Psychology, Meditation & Sleep - Tucker Peck, PhD

#50: Clinical Psychology, Meditation & Sleep - Tucker Peck, PhD

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07/21/20 • 50 min

Dr. Tucker Peck is a meditation teacher, clinical psychologist, and founder of Drugfreesleep.com.

He holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology with a focus on the scientific study of meditation’s effects on the mind, brain, and body.

Tucker began training in meditation in 2005 and has studied with Sharon Salzberg of the Insight Meditation Society and Dr. John Yates of Dharma Treasure, a previous guest on The FitMind Podcast.

Tucker was awarded a research grant from the Mind and Life Institute, which he has used to study the effects of meditation on the sleeping brain.

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The FitMind Podcast: Mental Fitness, Neuroscience & Psychology - #48: From Businessman to Monk - Sean Fargo

#48: From Businessman to Monk - Sean Fargo

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07/07/20 • 38 min

Sean Fargo is the Founder of Mindfulness Exercises, where he has taught meditation to some of the top executives in the world at companies like PG&E, Reddit, and DocuSign.

Sean is a meditation instructor at Google and advisor to technology startups like Elevate Labs and WellBrain.io. He was formerly a Buddhist monk for two years and worked at the famous Spirit Rock Meditation Center with Jack Kornfield and other world-renowned meditation teachers.

In this episode, we talk about how he went from being an international businessman to becoming a monk with no possessions, the details of his training as a monk, why he decided to leave and reenter the western world, and how to deal with difficult emotions.

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The FitMind Podcast: Mental Fitness, Neuroscience & Psychology - #57: Psychedelics & Microdosing Research - Harriet De Wit, PhD

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

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10/27/20 • 27 min

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.

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Website: www.fitmind.com

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The FitMind Podcast: Mental Fitness, Neuroscience & Psychology - #59: Yoga, Zen & Tibetan Training - Cyndi Lee

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

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11/24/20 • 39 min

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.

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The FitMind Podcast: Mental Fitness, Neuroscience & Psychology - #61: The Science of Breathing - James Nestor

#61: The Science of Breathing - James Nestor

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12/22/20 • 57 min

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.

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Website: www.fitmind.com

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The FitMind Podcast: Mental Fitness, Neuroscience & Psychology - #58: Mindset of a Navy SEAL - Commander Mark Divine

#58: Mindset of a Navy SEAL - Commander Mark Divine

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11/10/20 • 75 min

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.

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The FitMind Podcast: Mental Fitness, Neuroscience & Psychology - #60: Self-Directed Neuroplasticity - Rick Hanson, PhD

#60: Self-Directed Neuroplasticity - Rick Hanson, PhD

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12/08/20 • 66 min

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."

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Website: www.fitmind.com

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The FitMind Podcast: Mental Fitness, Neuroscience & Psychology - #49: How Porn Rewires the Brain - Donald Hilton, MD

#49: How Porn Rewires the Brain - Donald Hilton, MD

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07/14/20 • 65 min

Donald Hilton, MD is a neurosurgeon and internationally recognized expert on the neuroscience of pornography.

Dr. Hilton is currently listed in Best Doctors of America and serves as a clinical associate professor in the Department of Neurology at UT Medical School. He graduated summa cum laude with a degree in biology from Lamar University and cum laude with a medical degree from UT.

In this episode, we discuss the magnitude of the porn problem, the neuroscience of porn addiction, and potential solutions to the issue on both personal and society-wide levels.

Explicit Content Warning: Includes detailed descriptions of pornographic acts.

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How many episodes does The FitMind Podcast: Mental Fitness, Neuroscience & Psychology have?

The FitMind Podcast: Mental Fitness, Neuroscience & Psychology currently has 102 episodes available.

What topics does The FitMind Podcast: Mental Fitness, Neuroscience & Psychology cover?

The podcast is about Meditation, Mind, Yoga, Health & Fitness, Spirituality, Neuroscience, Psychology, Buddhism, Mental Health, Religion & Spirituality, Mental, Wellness, Productivity, Podcasts, Brain, Science, Health and Mindfulness.

What is the most popular episode on The FitMind Podcast: Mental Fitness, Neuroscience & Psychology?

The episode title '#29: The Science of Blue Mind - Wallace J. Nichols, PhD' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The FitMind Podcast: Mental Fitness, Neuroscience & Psychology?

The average episode length on The FitMind Podcast: Mental Fitness, Neuroscience & Psychology is 45 minutes.

How often are episodes of The FitMind Podcast: Mental Fitness, Neuroscience & Psychology released?

Episodes of The FitMind Podcast: Mental Fitness, Neuroscience & Psychology are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of The FitMind Podcast: Mental Fitness, Neuroscience & Psychology?

The first episode of The FitMind Podcast: Mental Fitness, Neuroscience & Psychology was released on Apr 26, 2019.

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