Dr. Robynne Chutkan is the Founder of Gutbliss, an integrative gastroenterologist, microbiome expert, and bestselling author. She did her undergrad pre-Med at Yale and went on to get an M.D. from Columbia. Here we dive deep into a relatively recent discovery and surprising area of mental fitness—your second brain, the gut. FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind Website: www.fitmind.co

Mantak Chia is a Taoist meditation master who has taught millions of students worldwide for over 45 years. He's authored 57 books and founded the Universal Healing Tao Center in Thailand. Master Chia has also studied Western anatomy and medicine. We discuss how to stop wasting mental and sexual energy and start cultivating more of it for a happier and healthier life.  FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind Website: www.fitmind.co

Dr. David Perlmutter, is a world-renowned neurologist and 5-time NY Times bestselling author, including #1 NY Times bestseller Grain Brain. He has received the National Nutritional Foods Association Clinician Award and serves as medical advisor to The Dr. Oz Show and Men's Health. Topics include the connection between your gut and brain, the best foods to eat for a healthy microbiome, and why our brains need a detox. FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind   Website:...

Bhante Vimalaramsi is a Buddhist monk and renowned meditation teacher. He founded the Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center and authored several books on meditation with over a million copies worldwide. We go into Bhante's fascinating background, the mechanics of deep meditation, and whether lasting happiness (nirvana/nibbana) is possible. FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind Website: www.fitmind.co 

Dr. Tara Swart is a neuroscientist, bestselling author, peak performance coach, and former psychiatrist. She is a Senior Lecturer at MIT Sloan and Chief Neuroscience Officer at Arowana International. Dr. Swart received advanced degrees in Neuropharmacology, Biomedical Science, and Medicine from KCL and Oxford. Topics include workplace productivity and the intersection between neuroscience and technology. FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind Website: www.fitmind.co

Charlie Morley is one of the world's leading experts on lucid dreaming and dream yoga. He was "authorized to teach" by Lama Yeshe Rinpoche within the Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism. Charlie has written multiple books on lucid dreaming and delivered talks at Oxford and The Houses of Parliament. We unpack the science of lucid dreaming and then get into its wild potential for transforming the mind. FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind Website: www.fitmind.co

Dave Asprey is the Founder of Bulletproof, a 3x NY Times bestselling author, and regarded as the father of biohacking. Dave is an expert on peak mental and physical performance. He also founded a neuroscience company called 40 Years of Zen and has been featured on CNN, the Today Show, and Dr. Oz. This episode covers Dave's wild adventures with shamans, fasting for mental benefits, and how to face your fears. FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind Website: www.fitmind.co

Dr. Rick Doblin is the Founder and Director of MAPS, which has raised over $100 million for supporting psychedelics research. Rick is one of the key leaders of this current psychedelic renaissance. He received a doctorate in public policy from Harvard's Kennedy School of Government.  Topics include Stan Grof's theories, psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, and the journey towards the legalization of psychedelics. FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind  Website: www.fitmind.co

Steven Kotler is the bestselling author of Stealing Fire and Founder of the Flow Research Collective. Steven is a leading expert on human peak performance. His work has appeared in over 70 publications, including The New York Times, National Geographic, Wired, and Time. This episode centers around the neuroscience and psychology of flow states, as well as the future of flow technology using machine learning. FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind  Website: www.fitmind.co

James Nestor is a science journalist and bestselling author. His most recent book, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, explores the evolutionary biology and ancient practices of breathing. James has spoken at Stanford Medical School, the United Nations, and been on various shows, like Joe Rogan. Topics include nose breathing, elite athletic respiration, advanced yogic techniques, and the link between breath and mind. FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind Website:...

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. Dr. Hanson also founded the Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom. Topics in this episode include neuroplasticity, negativity bias, and so-called "neurodharma." FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind Website: www.fitmind.co

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 breathing methods, the mind-body connection, and misconceptions about yoga. FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind Website: www.fitmind.co

Mark Divine is a former Navy SEAL Commander, serial entrepreneur, and NY Times bestselling author. Mark, a self-described "warrior monk," holds an MBA, CPA, and dual karate black belts. He was the Honor Man of his Navy SEAL class and has started multiple million-dollar businesses. Topics in this episode include Zen, Navy SEAL training, mental toughness, and his unique SEALFIT training model. FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind Website: www.fitmind.co

Dr. Harriet De Wit is a Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience at the University of Chicago with a Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology. She has been researching psychoactive drugs for over 40 years. Topics in this episode include MDMA and LSD research, microdosing, potential pitfalls, and the future of psychedelics. Dr. De Wit takes a cautious, scientific approach to these potent compounds. FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind Website: www.fitmind.co

Dr. Steven Hayes is one of the most impactful psychologists in the world. He's the author of 46 books and nearly 650 scientific articles focusing on human language, cognition, and the alleviation of human suffering. Dr. Hayes developed Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a popular evidence-based form of psychotherapy. In this episode, we discuss psychological flexibility, theory of mind, psychedelics, lucid dreaming, and utopias. FitMind App: http://bit.ly/afitmind  Website:...

Gretchen Rubin is the New York Times bestselling author of several books about happiness, habits, and human nature. Her books have sold over 3.5 million copies worldwide, and Gretchen also has a popular blog and podcast, called Happier. Previously, she received a law degree from Yale and clerked for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.  Topics in this episode include happiness engineering, how to make and break habits, willpower, and clutter.

Dr. Jay Sanguinetti is a scientist and technologist trained in philosophy, neuroscience, and cognitive psychology. Jay's SEMA Lab is researching ways of using noninvasive brain stimulation to enhance cognitive function and wellbeing. For example, he's working with one of the world's best-known meditation masters, Shinzen Young, to create a neuromodulation device for augmenting mindfulness meditation practice.

Dr. Daniel Brown is an Associate Clinical Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School and Senior Meditation Master in Indo-Tibetan Bon & Buddhism for 50 years, having been taught directly from the Dalai Lama. Dr. Brown is also a world-renowned forensic law & western psychology expert, peak performance coach to CEOs, Tibetan translator, hypnotherapist, and author. Topics include the neurocircuitry of flow, Tibetan maps for awakening, Tummo breathing, and some supernatural...

Dr. Andrew Hill is a neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and biohacker. He's the Founder of Peak Brain Institute, a brain fitness center, and Lead Neuroscientist at TruBrain, a nootropics company. Dr. Hill holds a Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience from UCLA. Topics in this episode include neurofeedback, a NASA study on cat brains, nootropics, debunking the stoned ape hypothesis, the "god spot" in the brain, aging well, altered states of consciousness, and the future of neuroscience technology.

Dr. Erik Won is a Harvard-trained doctor and the President of Wave Neuroscience, an innovative biotech company. Dr. Won served as a U.S. Navy Flight Surgeon and later became CTO of medical at Boeing before joining Wave Neuro. He also has an MBA and has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals. We talk about the tragedy that led to Dr. Won's interest in treating PTSD, unpack magnetic e-resonance therapy (MeRT), and discuss future technology in this field.

Dr. Tucker Peck is a meditation teacher, clinical psychologist, and founder of Drugfreesleep.com. Dr. Peck holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with a focus on the scientific study of meditation’s effects on the mind, brain, and body. He 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. Check out FitMind's neuroscience-based meditation app: https://bit.ly/thefitmindapp

Donald Hilton, M.D. 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. We discuss the magnitude of the porn problem, the neuroscience of porn addiction, and potential solutions. [Explicit content warning: Includes detailed descriptions of pornographic acts.]

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 an advisor to technology startups like Elevate Labs and WellBrain.io. He was formerly a Buddhist monk for two years. We talk about how he went from being a businessman to becoming a monk, why he decided to leave and reenter the western world, and how to deal with difficult...

Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor is a neuroanatomist with the 7th most viewed TED talk of all time. She's been named by Time Magazine on a list of the 100 most influential people in the world and was the first guest on Oprah's SoulSeries show. Dr. Taylor received a Ph.D. with postdoc studies at Harvard Medical School in the Departments of Psychiatry and Neuroscience. In this episode, we talk about the brain hemorrhage that led to her great insight, how to take control of our brains, and how...