The FitMind Podcast: Mental Fitness, Neuroscience & Psychology

By: FitMind: Neuroscience Meditation & Mental Fitness Training
  • Summary

  • 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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Episodes
  • #98: The Science of Connection - Adam Dorsay, PsyD
    Jan 21 2025

    In this episode, psychologist Adam Dorsay, PsyD, explores the importance of human connection and its impact on well-being. He introduces the four types of connection and examines their role in resilience and life satisfaction.

    The discussion highlights the science behind relationships, the role of vulnerability in building meaningful bonds, and the value of awe in deepening connections. Dr. Dorsay provides practical insights for fostering connection in personal relationships, work, and the natural world, offering strategies to enhance purpose and well-being.

    FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind

    Website: www.fitmind.org

    Show Notes

    0:00 | Introduction to Dr. Adam Dorsay

    1:45 | 4 Types of Connection

    10:02 | Neuroscience of Connection

    21:09 | How to “Know Thyself”

    25:44 | Vulnerability & Courage

    29:24 | Connection to the World

    39:50 | Amazement & Awe

    49:00 | Connect to Your Work

    59:59 | Effective Communication Strategy

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • #97: Predictive Processing & Ultimate Well-Being - Shamil Chandaria, PhD
    Dec 17 2024

    In this episode, Dr. Shamil Chandaria, an expert in consciousness, neuroscience, and AI, shares insights from his work on human experience and the intersection of technology and well-being.

    He discusses the Bayesian brain theory and the free energy principle, explaining how the brain constructs reality by predicting and updating perceptions to reduce uncertainty and surprise.

    Chandaria also explores how meditation helps break habitual thought patterns, offering a deeper awareness of how the brain shapes our experience and revealing profound insights into consciousness.

    FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind

    Website: www.fitmind.org

    Show Notes

    0:00 | Introduction to Dr. Shamil Chandaria

    3:38 | Spiritual Awakening in Human Flourishing

    4:31 | How the Brain Predicts Reality - Bayesian Brain Explained

    9:26 | AI & the Human Brain

    21:33 | Free Energy Principle in Wellbeing

    37:30 | Befriending Difficult Emotions

    43:30 | Boundless Awareness

    54:00 | Effortless Action

    57:17 | Psychedelics & Bayesian Brain

    1:07:29 | Default Mode Network & Predictive Processing

    1:13:12 | Gamma Brain Waves in Long-Term Meditators Research

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • #96: The Science of Forgiveness - Fred Luskin, PhD
    Nov 15 2024

    Stanford psychologist Fred Luskin, PhD, discusses the science of forgiveness, emphasizing the need to process grief as a foundation for emotional healing.

    He explores practical ways to teach forgiveness to children and how adults can approach societal challenges with acceptance and meaning.

    Luskin also introduces his 9 Steps to Forgiveness, a research-based framework for releasing resentment and fostering gratitude, offering listeners actionable tools for resilience and well-being.

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

    Show Notes

    0:00 | Introduction to Dr. Fred Luskin

    3:23 | Link to 30 Days of Meditation, Science & Bliss course: https://bit.ly/30-day-course

    3:33 | Forgiveness is the Forgotten Step

    5:44 | Forgiveness Defined

    12:30 | Resolving Grievances

    16:22 | Choosing Where to Put Your Attention

    18:50 | Grief Precedes Forgiveness

    26:40 | Power of Forgiveness Anecdotes

    38:40 | 9 Steps to Forgiveness

    46:11 | Revenge is a Life Well Lived

    51:49 | Repainting Your Life Picture

    59:02 | Modeling Forgiveness for Children

    1:06:00 | Forgiveness of Global Issues

    1:10:40 | Next Steps

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    1 hr and 15 mins

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