Flow State Onset: Unraveling the First Few Seconds of Flow with Steven Kotler & Dr. Michael Mannino

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Jan 30, 2023

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Steven Kotler

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Michael Mannino

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INSIGHT

Flow State Onset Research Gap

Nobody had proposed anything for the neurodynamics or neurobiology of flow state onset.
Research existed on the neurobiology of the flow state itself, but not how it's initiated.

ANECDOTE

A Challenge from Heidi Williams

Steven Kotler's earlier ideas about flow and extreme stress were challenged by Heidi Williams.
This challenge prompted Kotler to revisit his ideas and research, leading to new insights.

INSIGHT

Flow vs. Trauma

Flow and trauma share similar neurological systems but differ in approach/avoidance.
Kotler's thought experiment with a motorcyclist scenario highlights this two-second difference.

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TODAY´S EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE FLOW RESEARCH COLLECTIVE Are you an entrepreneur, a leader, or a knowledge worker, who wants to harness the power of flow so you can get more done in less time with greater ease and accomplish your boldest professional goals faster? If you´ve answered this question with “hell yes” then our peak-performance training Zero to Dangerous may be a good fit for you. If this sounds of interest to you all you need to do is click here right now, pop in your application and one of our team members will be in touch with you very soon. ABOUT THE GUEST: Steven Kotler, the executive director of Flow Research Collective is joined by Chief Science Officer, Dr. Michael Mannino in an exciting episode to talk about the research article that they worked on entitled, "The First Few Seconds of Flow: A Comprehensive Proposal of the Neurobiology and Neurodynamics of State Onset", which was recently published in Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews. This marks the first time a research has been done on flows triggers, it’s phenomenological complexity being tied to neurobiological mechanisms, and also the first time anyone has discussed the neural dynamics of flow in comparison to traumatic stress and the psychedelic state. This is a must-watch for anyone interested in the science of flow and the inner workings of the brain. Don't miss out on this informative and engaging episode! #flowstate #neuroscience #mindfulness #frc #flowresearchcollective ABOUT THE EPISODE: In this episode, you will learn about: 00:00 Intro 00:42 The Origin of Flow State Onset 14:02 Getting Into Flow Vs Trauma 24:39 Flow's Relationship To Psychedelic States 29:32 Signals of Flow State Onset 39:08 Flow Triggers And Performance Benefits 44:41 What's Next For Flow Science? Steven Kotler’s Socials: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-kotler-4305b110 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenkotler Twitter: https://twitter.com/steven_kotler Dr. Michael Mannino’s Socials: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-mannino-ma-phd-39782661 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neuro_fit ‍ Steven Kotler, the founder and executive director of the Flow Research Collective, is one of the world’s leading experts on human peak performance. He is an award-winning journalist and an author with over ten bestselling books. Some of his works include: The Art of Impossible, The Future is Faster Than You Think, The Rise of Superman, Stealing Fire, and so much more! Look out for his latest upcoming book, Gnar Country: Growing Old, Staying Rad, where he debunks the old myths about aging and how you can boost your longevity through flow!