Neuroscientist & Muse Founder: How to Train Your Brain Like a Monk—Using Science | Ariel Garten

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In a world of constant distraction, how can you reclaim control over your focus and find true mental calm? Is it possible to get real-time, objective feedback on your meditation practice? In this fascinating episode, we are joined by Ariel Garten, a neuroscientist, psychotherapist, and the visionary founder of Muse. She introduces the Muse brain-sensing headband, a revolutionary neurotechnology device that acts as a "fitness tracker for your mind." Ariel breaks down the complex science of brainwaves (Alpha, Beta, Delta) and explains how they correspond to states of anxiety, focus, and deep sleep. Discover how Muse uses real-time audio feedback translating your brain activity into the sounds of weather to guide you into a deeper, more effective meditation practice. This conversation covers everything from the myth of multitasking to the power of the "Digital Sleeping Pill" for improving sleep quality. If you've ever felt you "can't meditate" or are too busy to start, this episode provides the science and the tools to help you train your brain, strengthen your prefrontal cortex, and build lasting emotional resilience. We’ve partnered with Muse to get our listeners 20% off with the code RESILIENTMIND. Access it here:https://choosemuse.com/resilientmind Connect With Ariel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ariels_musings/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/arielgarten X: https://x.com/ariel_garten?lang=en Website: https://choosemuse.com/ ---------- Take action and strengthen your mind with The Resilient Mind Journal. Get your free digital copy today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/Download_Journal ---------- ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Introduction: Can You Train Your Brain? 00:01:36 - What is Muse & How It Was Created 00:03:09 - How Muse Tracks & Trains Your Brain with Neurofeedback 00:04:08 - The Brainwaves of Anxiety (High Beta) vs. Calm (Alpha) 00:07:17 - How Muse Helps People Who "Can't Meditate" 00:09:08 - Research: Can Muse Help with Anxiety, Depression, & Long Covid? 00:12:13 - The Impact of a Distrac