Dr. Molly Maloof, a pioneer in women’s health and author of "The Spark Factor," shares her groundbreaking insights on supercharging energy and resilience. She delves into the human energy crisis, highlighting the crucial role of mitochondrial health and gut wellness. Discussing biohacking strategies and personalized nutrition, she empowers listeners to take charge of their health. The importance of mindfulness, relationships, and proactive measures is emphasized, offering a fresh perspective on optimizing well-being in today's world.

Welcome to a special edition of Untangle, Meditation Mondays. We’re taking this time to share meditations from our sister app, Meditation Studio. We know that life gets messy and, when it does, Meditation is here to help us find a sense of calm and inner peace. Whether you’re facing daily work or relationships stress, unexpected challenges, or just want to improve focus, we hope meditation Monday’s will be your go to for a weekly guided meditation treat. And if you’re craving more…which I always do…the Meditation Studio app offers over 800 expert-guided meditations from over 75 of the world’s top meditation experts.And best of all…get 30 days of Meditation Studio for free at choosemuse.com/meditationstudio.Resource: Unlock 30 days of Meditation Studio for free at choosemuse.com/meditationstudio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is Dr. Drew Ramsey, a Psychiatrist and expert in nutrition and mental health. He’s also the author of the book, Healing the Modern Brain: Nine Tenets to Build Mental Fitness and Revitalize Your Mind. In this interview, Drew discusses the importance of mental fitness— and shares why our mental health is such a crucial part of our overall health. He delves into the connection between self awareness and mental fitness, as well as the powerful impact that lifestyle changes can have, including those related to nutrition, sleep, movement and our connection to others. He believes, as do many of our guests, that personalized nutrition is essential for addressing individual needs and body types. There’s a lot more here…from neuroplasticity to the gut microbiome and its’ impact on brain health to managing inflammation. I think you’ll get a lot from his wisdom. As always, we’re Untangle, the podcast from Muse, the brain sensing headband dedicated to unlocking your brains potential. Check out choosemuse.com and use code untangle15 for your discount. We’re here, just like you…to learn, grow, share and connect. We hope you enjoy this episode.Chapters00:00Introduction to Mental Fitness02:59Understanding Mental Health and Unhealth05:58The Role of Medication vs. Lifestyle Changes09:08The Nine Tenets of Mental Fitness11:59The Importance of Nutrition in Mental Health15:00Self-Awareness and Its Role in Mental Fitness18:04Exploring the Mediterranean Diet and Its Benefits32:45Understanding Alcohol Consumption and Mental Health35:56The Importance of Personalized Nutrition39:05Movement: A Key to Mental Fitness43:23The Role of Sleep in Mental Health46:34Connection in a Hyper-Connected World51:21Finding Purpose and Meaning in Life55:50Drew's Personal Routine for Mental Fitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bart Van Malik, an expert in meditation techniques, shares insights on integrating meditation into everyday life. He emphasizes the importance of embracing sleep as a meditative practice, offering tips for creating a restful environment. Listeners are guided through a calming meditation that enhances body awareness, promotes relaxation, and cultivates a mindful presence. Van Malik also discusses powerful breathing exercises that encourage surrendering to the moment, ultimately helping to rejuvenate the mind and body.

Very excited to encore one of our listeners favorite episodes. This one is hosted by Muse cofounder, Ariel Garten. She asks…Could “energy healing” be real? Do phenomena like manifestation really work? If it does, could we possibly understand how? Her guest, Dr. Shamini Jain, is a scientist, and clinician at UCSD, and shares her amazing studies of the biofield, and the evidence she and other colleagues have that demonstrates that this might all be more real than we thought. As always, we’re Untangle, the podcast from Muse, the brain sensing headband dedicated to unlocking your brains potential. Check out choosemuse.com and use code untangle15 for your discount.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this engaging conversation, Adreanna Limbach, a contributor dedicated to fostering joy through meditation, dives into the transformative power of guided meditation. She explores how breath awareness can lead to genuine feelings of joy and relaxation. Listeners learn to observe their physical sensations and cultivate softness to enhance their overall well-being. Adreanna emphasizes connecting with our hearts and the incredible benefits of mindfulness, encouraging a deeper appreciation for personal joy and inner peace.

 In this conversation, Tim Spector, Doctor, Professor and Author, discusses his journey into nutrition, sparked by his own personal health scare. He emphasizes the importance of gut microbes and the essential need for personalized nutrition. We’re all different…so one size does not fit all. He discusses the role of sugar, fats, and alcohol in our diets, and his belief on the limited effectiveness of supplements when compared to whole foods. His cookbook is called Food for Life which he created with his science and nutrition company, Zoe. In this discussion he shares the six principles he believes are most important for us to understand…beginning with the need to eat at least 30 plants a week. There’s lot’s in here. The role of fermented foods. The need to focus on food quality over calories and the critical importance of looking at food as medicine A very rich conversation on the impact of nutrition on our overall health and wellbeing.As always, we’re Untangle, the podcast from Muse, the brain sensing headband dedicated to unlocking your brains potential. Check us out at choosemuse.com and use code Untangle15 for your discount.We’re here, just like you…to learn, grow, share and connect. We hope you enjoy this episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this enlightening session, meditation expert Chrissy Carter shares her wisdom on achieving calm and joy through mindfulness. She discusses the significance of meditation in reducing stress and enhancing focus. Chrissy guides listeners to cultivate joy by reflecting on positive moments and highlights how joy can transform both body and mind. With practical breathing techniques, she encourages releasing tension and actively pursuing joy in daily life, making it accessible to everyone.

Today’s encore episode is with the always popular Dr. Rick Hanson — a Psychologist and NY Times Best Selling author of several books, including the book we discuss in this interview “Hardwiring Happiness: The New Brain Science of Contentment, Calm, and Confidence." He shares how we can hardwire our brains for happiness using practices that help us cultivate and experience the good in our lives while reducing our natural negativity biases. He shares why is it easier to ruminate over hurt feelings, negative feelings rather than to bask in the warmth of being appreciated or positive feelings. The negative stuff is like velcro…it sticks to us. But it doesn’t have to. He says we can build our inner strengths and capacity to override the brains habit of defaulting to pessimism. He suggests a simple method that uses the hidden power of everyday experiences to build new neural structures full of happiness, love, confidence, and peace. As always, we’re Untangle, the podcast from Muse, the brain sensing headband dedicated to unlocking your brains potential AND Meditation Studio the five star app. Unlock 30 days of Meditation Studio for free at choosemuse.com/meditationstudio.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Ashley Turner, a meditation expert known for her calming guidance, as she explores the power of letting things be. She shares insights on embracing life's complexities and the importance of mindfulness in daily routines. Listeners can experience a guided meditation that promotes inner peace through mindful breathing and radical acceptance. Turner encourages letting go of control and simply surrendering to the present moment, emphasizing how to observe emotions without judgment while cultivating curiosity and compassion.