High Performance Longevity

#215 How 500,000+ People Are Hacking Stress, Focus, & Sleep Using EEG, Neurofeedback, HRV & More | Ariel Garten @ Muse

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Jun 26, 2025
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Ariel Garten
Ariel Garten, a neuroscientist and co-founder of Muse, shares insights on using neurofeedback to enhance mental health. She reveals how over 500,000 users leverage EEG technology to improve sleep, reduce stress, and sharpen focus without stimulants. Ariel discusses the evolution of the Muse device, its ability to track brainwaves, and the importance of heart rate variability in mental well-being. The conversation also covers innovative practices to enhance meditation and insights into the future of sleep technology, including digital sleeping pills.
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INSIGHT

Brainwaves Are a Symphonic Orchestra

  • Brainwaves are like a symphony with multiple frequencies representing different mental states.
  • Dominant brainwaves reflect overall brain activity but multiple waves coexist simultaneously.
ADVICE

Use Muse for Meditation & Sleep

  • Use Muse to get real-time neurofeedback during meditation and sleep to train your brain effectively.
  • Digital sleeping pill helps guide brain from wakefulness into deeper sleep with audio feedback.
INSIGHT

EEG Trumps Wrist & Ring Wearables

  • Only brain-tracking devices measuring brain activity during sleep can accurately assess sleep stages.
  • Wearables measuring finger or wrist signals don't directly measure brain activity and provide less precise sleep data.
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