
Flow Radio
Flow Research Collective Radio is a podcast dedicated to helping you unlock the upper edge of your potential. Join New York Times bestselling author Steven Kotler and Co-Founder of the Flow Research Collective, Rian Doris as they attempt to decode the science of peak performance and flow with world leading experts on the topic.
Latest episodes

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Mar 26, 2024 • 36min
From Beginner to Finisher: Cultivating Commitment with Nate Checketts
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.

Mar 19, 2024 • 37min
Rebounding Stronger: Building Adaptability Through Flow with Matt Schollard
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.

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Mar 7, 2024 • 1h 9min
Growth from Adversity: Hacking Resilience with Dr. George Bonanno
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.

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Feb 21, 2024 • 1h 6min
Exponential Optimism: Cultivating a Longevity Mindset with Dr. Peter Diamandis
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.

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Feb 6, 2024 • 1h 12min
Beyond Aging: Unlocking the Mindful Body with Dr. Ellen Langer
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.

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Feb 1, 2024 • 1h 11min
The Science of Social Flow: Unraveling Human Connections with Dr. Michael Mannino
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.

Jan 17, 2024 • 57min
Beyond Boundaries: Exploring Group Flow with Dr. Torrie Higgins and Steven Kotler
Dr. Torrie Higgins and Steven Kotler delve into group flow and peak performance. They discuss the impact of relationships, enhancing performance, collaboration, psychological safety, effective feedback practices, and the negative impact of a victim mindset. They also explore challenging the internal narrative and breaking habits, as well as the challenges of feedback and peak performance.

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Jan 17, 2024 • 56min
Beyond Performance: Exploring Purpose-Driven Identity with Dr. Michael Gervais
Dr. Michael Gervais, a renowned high-performance psychologist, discusses purpose-driven identity and the shift from performance-based to purpose-based living. He shares insights from his book and emphasizes the importance of aligning actions with intrinsic values. The episode also explores the impact of others' opinions, personal growth, physical meditation practices, and self-mastery.

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Oct 2, 2023 • 35min
The Secrets of Social & Creative Aging
Renowned author Steven Kotler discusses the challenging activities that facilitate lifelong peak performance, the importance of socialization, and how introverts can achieve their peak potential. He also explores the profound impact of technology on social interaction and the aging process. Other topics include unlocking flow, group flow, the power of reading, and accessing peak performance through flow states.

Sep 25, 2023 • 1h 17min
Action Sports for a Better Aging Experience
Learn about adult development and how to enhance creativity, wisdom, and well-being as you age using flow states and psychedelics. Explore the evolution of flow science, the ancient perspective on flow, and the role of challenging activities in peak performance aging. Discover a new approach to reaching peak performance and breaking through plateaus with the Flow Research Collective.