Dr. Richard Davidson, a pioneer in neuroscience and meditation, explores the impact of meditation on mental health, brain malleability, inflammation, and longevity. The podcast discusses the interplay between meditation and flow states, the phenomenon of Tukdam, brain changes, expertise, personalized meditation recommendations, empathy types, and the role of compassion in meditation.

Dr. Corinna Peifer, a Professor of Work and Organizational Psychology, and Leonie Kloep, a PhD candidate, dive into the fascinating role of flow in startups. They discuss how leaders can harness flow to enhance team dynamics while avoiding burnout. The pair illuminates the psychological motivations behind founders' flow experiences, contrasting novice and veteran perspectives. They also navigate the balance between beneficial stress and burnout risks, emphasizing recovery as crucial for sustainable productivity. This insightful conversation is a must for anyone wanting to improve collaboration in high-pressure environments.

An engaging discussion with Coby Karl, Rich Diviney, and Dr. Sarah Sarkis on leadership best practices. Topics include defining leadership, dynamic subordination in high-performing teams, lessons from Phil Jackson and Dennis Rodman, the role of flow in leadership, attunement in leadership, and balancing training and education in the business world.

Dr. Jef J. J. van den Hout, expert on team flow, discusses mutual accountability, context, default mode network, and individual happiness in team collaboration. They explore barriers to team flow, constructive criticism, and the future of team flow research.

Nate Checketts, CEO of Rhone, talks about building resilience, creating opportunities for flow, and teaching children resilience. He shares advice for leaders and emphasizes the importance of resilience in achieving flow state.

In this episode, Matt Schollard discusses building resilience through flow, teaching adaptability in high-flow activities, creating authentic connections, emphasizing discipline and boundaries, and finding purpose and authenticity. The episode explores resilience in different areas of life such as special forces, water sports, entrepreneurship, and fatherhood, highlighting the importance of stress inoculation and adapting to build resilience.

Discover how Dr. George Bonanno delves into misconceptions of resilience, post-9/11 trauma research, and the pivotal role of control in trauma and flow. Uncover the secrets to post-traumatic growth, the importance of flexibility, and the future of resilience research. Explore the trainable nature of resilience, the evolution of trauma understanding, and the intersection of flow, cognitive control, and trauma. Learn about strategies for embracing flexibility, navigating career advice, and real-time research in resilience.

Explore the cutting-edge science of human life-extension with Dr. Peter Diamandis as he discusses uncertainty in entrepreneurship, longevity levers, supplements, diagnostics, and epigenetic reprogramming. Learn about optimizing health span, X-Prizes, comprehensive diagnostics, and the importance of mindset in longevity.

Pioneering psychologist Dr. Ellen Langer joins peak-performance expert Steven Kotler to discuss the impact of mindset on aging and well-being. They cover the role of perception in health, the connection between mindset and physical recovery, language and stress, the nature and benefits of mindfulness, and mindfulness in the context of aging and longevity.

Dr. Michael Mannino discusses the impact of social relationships on achieving and sustaining flow. They explore the role of empathy, interoception, and social connections on well-being, cognitive health, and group flow. Practical strategies for teams to harness the power of social bonds are highlighted.