Flow Radio

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Explore the science of flow and how to use it to boost productivity. Learn about the four states of flow, the importance of sleep and recovery, and Steven Kotler's views on nootropics. Discover how to balance challenge and skill levels for increased productivity. Gain insights into resetting the brain, making peak performance visible, and the cautious use of substances. Explore P-Performance Aging and the power of psychological interventions. Learn how flow states can increase productivity and get practical tips to achieve and sustain this state.

They discuss achieving flow through passion and purpose, managing self-expectations, microflow and macro flow. Tips to get into flow more easily and the possibilities of group flow. The importance of struggle, embracing vulnerability, and creating a conducive environment for flow.

Explore the significance of effective communication, challenges of aging and the exciting possibilities in the second half of life. Challenging the belief that physical decline is inevitable with age. Achieving physical abilities later in life and surpassing one's own limitations. Improving mindset and achieving peak performance through personal experience and training. The significance of flow and deliberate play for learning. Krista Stryker's experience training with the flow research collective.

Explore the power of flow with Steven Kotler as he discusses peak performance, the neurobiology of flow, and the benefits of deliberate play. Discover how to achieve extraordinary things by tapping into flow and unlocking cognitive superpowers. Gain practical tips on overcoming challenges in knowledge work and the limitations of the 10,000 hour rule. Learn how flow can increase productivity, creativity, strength, stamina, and accelerate learning.