Untangle, The Podcast From Meditation Studio

Dr. Rick Hanson, psychologist and bestselling author of several books including "Hardwiring Happiness: The New Brain Science of Contentment, Calm, and Confidence,” shares his top 5 tips on how we can be happier this year. Learn how to disengage from negative thoughts, create new habits for emotional well-being, boost motivation, improve relationships and so much more! Visit rickhanson.net for course info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Doty is a Stanford neurosurgeon and author of "Into the Magic Shop: A Neurosurgeon's Quest to Discover the Mysteries of the Brain and the Secrets of the Heart." He shares his research and life story, from learning mindfulness as a boy to his incredible success as a physician, entrepreneur, & philanthropist working with the Dalai Lama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neuroscientist Alex Korb, author of "The Upward Spiral: Using Neuroscience to Reverse the Course of Depression, One Small Change at a Time", shares how our brains may be ‘wired’ a certain way but that we have the power to change them to live healthier, happier lives by taking small steps to improve mood and depression. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Warren is a meditation teacher and founder of The Consciousness Explorers Club. He’s the co-author of NYT Best Seller "Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics" and "The Head Trip." In the episode, Jeff explains different states of consciousness we all experience and guides exercises to enhance 3 useful states: insight, equanimity, and compassion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amy Blankson is the author of the book "The Future of Happiness: 5 Modern Strategies for Balancing Productivity and Well-Being in the Digital Era." Her strategies focus on how we can make decisions more intentionally, train our brains for a more optimistic mindset, and create habits and habitats for happiness--with and without technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara Lazar is a Harvard neuroscientist and Associate Researcher in the psychiatry department at Massachusetts General Hospital. In this episode, she shares research that shows how a regular meditation practice changes our brains--proof positive that mindfulness meditation can positively impact mood, focus, memory, and stress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From all of us at Untangle, Meditation Studio, and Muse, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! This special Morning Gratitude Practice is from our brand new Gratitude Collection in the app. We hope you’ll all take a moment to remember what you’re grateful for, what gives you joy, and what fills your love bucket. We wish you much happiness and love throughout all the upcoming holidays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ralph De La Rosa is a therapist, storyteller, and author of the new book, "The Monkey Is the Messenger: Meditation and What Your Busy Mind Is Trying to Tell You.” He shares what we can learn from our busy minds and those repetitive, hard to control thoughts, and gives us the tools to take more responsibility for our own happiness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prolific technologist Chris Aimone and Dr Steve Mann, the father of wearable computing, created Google Glass before Google did! Chris is the technological magic behind Muse: the brain-sensing headband, and he shares how technology can help us better understand our mind and ourselves. Plus, an exciting new invention for meditators! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Knapp spent 10 years at Google and Google Ventures running the design sprint process and is the co-author of the new book, "Make Time: How to Focus on What Matters Every Day." He shares his 4 step system for getting the most out of your day by making simple--but powerful--changes in your schedule, your mindset, and your technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mikey Siegel is a consciousness hacker and MIT graduate roboticist. He’s working to develop technology to allow anyone to achieve the same states that monks and spiritual gurus have been seeking through meditation for thousands of years. He shares his experience with “consciousness hacking” and techniques you can try at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Winter is a neurologist, sleep specialist and author of the book, "The Sleep Solution: Why Your Sleep is Broken and How to Fix It." He explains why we’re a culture of poor sleepers and how we got that way, and includes five things we can do to improve our sleep right now. Spoiler alert: an attitude change might be the best tactic of all... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Eagleman is a prolific perception neuroscientist. He’s interpreted the stock market through a sensory vest, hosted a PBS series on the brain, and written several bestselling books. He tells us how to boost creativity and discusses his plans to expand our senses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Rick Hanson is a psychologist and author of several books, including his New York Times Bestseller, "Hardwiring Happiness: The New Brain Science of Contentment, Calm, and Confidence." He shares how we can hardwire our brains for happiness using practices that help us cultivate and experience the good in our lives while reducing our natural negativity biases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Kwik is a celebrity brain trainer who teaches tools and techniques to optimize your brain to learn and remember. Jim works with Elon Musk, Jim Carrey, and Richard Branson--among many others! He shares his brain-enhancing learning and memory techniques with Ariel Garten on today's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Radha Agrawal is the author of "Belong: Find Your People, Create Community, and Live a More Connected Life." She answers the question, “How the heck do I find my people so I can live a happier life?” Radha, an entrepreneur in her 20’s, was feeling very isolated and created Daybreaker, an early morning dance and wellness experience. She presents a powerful way to find and create meaningful communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Rudy Tanzi is a leading Alzheimer's researcher whose pioneering genetic research changed our understanding of the disease forever. We are also honoured to have him as an advisor to Muse. He shares how meditation & supplements change the brain in ways we’re only beginning to understand, and provides practical prescriptions for protecting your brain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ariel Garten is the co-founder of Muse, the brain sensing headband that gives you feedback as you meditate. She has an amazing background in neuroscience, psychotherapy, and art. Ariel shares her personal story and why she created a neurotechnology tool that helps you understand what’s going on inside your brain while you’re meditating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sol Halpern is an investment advisor with a focus on mindful finance. He shares why it’s important to talk about money stress and conflict, and discusses how we can align our goals and values to focus more on what matters most in our lives. Conversations about money--which we usually avoid--can be a great path to self discovery and well-being. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Coleman, mindfulness teacher and author of "Make Peace with Your Mind," shares how mindfulness and compassion can free us from our inner critic--the one that blasts us with messages that "we’re not good enough." Mark shows us, with wisdom and humour, how we can quell that inner voice and stop beating ourselves up--for good! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices