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Cara Bradley, a yoga and mindfulness teacher, and mental strength coach, discusses the transformative power of mental fitness. She shares strategies she’s used with athletes to enhance focus and flow, blending mindfulness with performance training. Cara recounts her journey from investment banking to empowering athletes, integrating practices like meditation and yoga. Listeners discover how to feel fully alive and the importance of presence during challenges. Ultimately, Cara highlights how silence and self-reflection can unlock true potential.

Today’s guest is Paul Citarella, Executive Vice President, CTO of The Monroe Institute. This was a very unique conversation for us at Untangle. We discussed how we can explore different levels of human consciousness that range from meditation and expanded awareness to out of body experiences, remote viewing and mediumship. He shared how Monroe Institute’s technology and unique sounds and sound patterns help facilitate deeper mind states and levels of consciousness. Paul shared his personal journey of transformation, and how he came to a deeper understanding of his own life and its purpose for him and his family. The Monroe Institute has different types of programs at all different levels, but it is also an active research hub, where scientists, doctors, and academics work across disciplines to explore the intricacies of human consciousness. We discuss neural entrainment (which he’ll define) and how their sound technology can be used to enhance well-being in a range of ways— reducing stress and anxiety and improving sleep all the way to precipitating a life-changing personal awakening, as Paul experienced himself. It’s pretty interesting stuff. Much of what we discussed feels esoteric, but Paul is so grounded, authentic and intelligent, it all felt very attainable. 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/meditationstudioTransform your brain's potential with 15% off Muse. Use code UNTANGLE15 at checkout or visit choosemuse.com  A collection from the Monroe Institute "3D Neural Soundscapes" is now available in the features section on the Muse App. Below is a description of some of the sounds in the collection.Cosmic Symphony 3DCosmic Symphony 3D is an extraordinary auditory journey that immerses you in the sounds of celestial bodies and cosmic winds. As you drift through the cosmos, you'll hear the gentle hum of distant stars, the rhythmic pulses of nebulae, and the deep vibrations of black holes. Cosmic winds, solar flares, and magnetic storms create a dynamic and ever changing tonal backdrop. This soundscape evokes the wonder and majesty of space, offering a transcendent escape into the awe-inspiring symphony of the cosmos.Desert Mirage 3DDesert Mirage 3D transports you to the serene and expansive beauty of a vast desert landscape, enveloping you in the soft whispers of wind that dance across the dunes. As you listen, you'll hear the gentle rustling of sand grains, the distant calls of desert birds, and the subtle rustling of dry desert flora in the wind. This immersive soundscape captures the tranquil and timeless essence of the desert, offering a soothing and meditative auditory experience that evokes the quiet majesty and endless horizons of these arid lands.Ethereal Space 3DEthereal Space 3D presents a serene and otherworldly tonal soundscape, capturing the distant hum of stars and the delicate frequencies of celestial phenomena. This immersive experience evokes a profound sense of tranquility as you drift through a dense mix of ever evolving frequencies. The soundscape creates a peaceful, meditative atmosphere, allowing you to feel the vastness and beauty of the universe while enveloped in its calming and ethereal sounds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're sharing a sample episode of the podcast we discussed in our episode yesterday, “What It’s Like to Be...” from author Dan Heath. In every episode, Dan interviews someone from a different profession: A cattle rancher, a FBI special agent, a professional Santa Claus. He asks what it’s like to do what they do. What does a couples therapist think when a friend asks for relationship advice? Is a Secret Service Agent supposed to pretend like they’re not there when they’re around the president? What does a hair stylist do when a client asks for a celebrity hairstyle that will never work for them? It is truly the perfect show for curiosity-driven Untangle listeners. If you’ve ever met someone whose work you wondered about, and you had 100 nosy questions but were too polite to ask... this is the show for you.Find “What It’s Like to Be...” wherever you get podcasts.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/meditationstudioTransform your brain's potential with 15% off Muse. Use code UNTANGLE15 at checkout or visit choosemuse.com/UNTANGLE15  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is Dan Heath, a NYT Bestselling Author of several great books and host of the podcast, What It's Like To Be. He interviews unlikely people, like stadium beer vendors, dog trainers, hairstylists, secret service agents, couples therapists and lots of folks that you might not normally hear on a podcast. His anecdotes about many of these interviews were both poignant and hilarious. Mostly, I love that he's giving us a perspective on different jobs or careers that we might not otherwise ever hear about and sharing the little secrets about how his unlikely guests find deep meaning in their work. Also, it was so clear that we're all different and what might appeal to one of us may not appeal to someone else. For example, we may judge the person who sells beer in a stadium, but they may judge us for sitting in an office all day.So the goal is to each find what lights us up and respect that in each other, whether it be styling hair, or managing money. Different people find purpose in different things, and we find relationships in different places. Dan has learned to have a deep respect for the different choices and different paths we each take. It's really another way to look at empathy even how we think about curiosity versus judgment. It's a super fun interview with lots of great stories. Resource: Danheath.comAs always, we are Untangle, the podcast from Muse the Brain Sensing Headband, dedicated to unlocking your Brain's potential and Meditation Studio, the five star app. Unlock 30 days of Meditation Studio for free at choosemuse.com/meditationstudioTransform your brain's potential with 15% off Muse. Use code UNTANGLE15 at checkout or visit choosemuse.com/UNTANGLE15  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is an encore episode with John P. Sullivan, a sport scientist, clinical sport psychologist and co-author of the book, "The Brain Always Wins: Improving Your Life Through Better Brain Management."John shares why the brain is so important to everything we do and how we can manage it to optimize our performance on and off the field. He shares why we’re wired for performance and how to train our brains for high pressure situations, and how we can learn to manage our energy and focus. His belief is that the brain comes first, and … Like the title of his book says, the brain always win.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/meditationstudioTransform your brain's potential with 15% off Muse. Use code UNTANGLE15 at checkout or visit choosemuse.com/UNTANGLE15  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Sarah Stein Greenberg, Executive Director of Stanford's d School and author of "Creative Acts for Curious People," dives into the essence of creative thinking. She discusses nurturing creativity from childhood, highlighting the balance of seriousness and play. The transformative power of design thinking through empathy takes center stage as she shares inspiring student stories. Mindfulness techniques are explored to enhance creativity, including playful exercises like the Banana Challenge, unlocking unique ideas amidst ambiguity.

Our guest is Bill Burke, host of the Blue Sky podcast and founder of the Optimism Institute. Previously, Bill was the CEO of the Weather channel and Founding General Manager of Turner Classic Movies and president of TBS. Today we chat about his definition of Optimism…the belief that tomorrow will be better than today and that we can play a role in making it so. Our mindset and our actions can, in fact, play an active role in making things better. He shares that an optimistic outlook inspires us to rebound from life’s inevitable setbacks, helps us not get crushed by them, and invites us to see the small joys that are always in and around us. He discusses the direct connection between gratitude and optimism.And, he says, that as optimistic as one might be we, of course, must realize that bad things are going to happen. However, it's how we relate to them, learn from them AND, most importantly, how we have more empathy for others who might have dealt with a similar situation. When I asked him what he thought about the mess we’re in today and how we can be optimistic, he said," if you only read the news, you'll think that things have never been worse. But if you read history, you'll realize that things have never been better." As a historian, he’s got some pretty compelling data points on this. Every generation, he said in a commencement speech he gave recently, leaves a mess for the one that follows. BUT we never count all the good things, all the progress that we’ve made. We tend to take the successes or accomplishments for granted. He shared a recent Harvard study that found that exposure to just four minutes of good news can make you 32% less anxious and 18% more optimistic.I think you’ll find some really interesting nuggets here.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/meditationstudioTransform your brain's potential with 15% off Muse. Use code UNTANGLE15 at checkout or visit choosemuse.com/UNTANGLE15 Resource: https://www.theoptimisminstitute.com/Find the Blue Sky Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Todays guest is the lovely Emma Seppala. She’s a bestselling author, Psychologist, Research Scientist, Lecturer at Yale and Faculty Director of the Yales Women’s Leadership Program. In this interview we talk about her new book, Sovereign: Reclaim Your Freedom, Energy, and Power in a Time of Distraction, Uncertainty, and Chaos.She explains that sovereignty is a state of self awareness that allows us to see how and when we are standing in our own way. It also gives us the courage to free ourselves from the ways we are bound so that we can change and move forward.Sovereignty helps us to optimize the most important relationship of all; the one we have with our selves.The quality of our lives is dependent on the state of our minds. This is THE one thing that we really do have control over. You can be doing all the happiness and wellbeing practices, but if you're still buying into thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors that no longer serve you, then you're not going to reach your full potential despite your best efforts. She shares many tools and techniques to help. 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/meditationstudioTransform your brain's potential with 15% off Muse. Use code UNTANGLE15 at checkout or visit choosemuse.com/UNTANGLE15 Resources: emmaseppala.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s encore interview was taped in 2018 with the amazing Radha Agrawal. Radha is a Social Entrepreneur, Community Architect, Public Speaker, Author and the Founder of Daybreaker. She built Daybreaker into a community of over 500.000 members in 30 cities around the world. You’ll love her energy. She is a force of nature. She’s the the author of "Belong: Find Your People, Create Community, and Live a More Connected Life." In this interview, she answers the question, “How the heck do I find my people so I can live a happier life?” Her inspiration? She was an entrepreneur in her 20’s, and was feeling very isolated. She created Daybreaker, an early morning dance and wellness experience, to help her solve her own challenges with feeling isolated. She presents a powerful way to find and create meaningful communities and connection.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/meditationstudioTransform your brain's potential with 15% off Muse. Use code UNTANGLE15 at checkout or visit choosemuse.com/UNTANGLE15 Resource: Radhaagrawal.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Behavior scientist Jon Levy discusses the importance of building genuine human connections, combating loneliness during Covid, and strategies for fostering trust and deeper relationships through shared activities and vulnerability loops. The podcast explores the impact of community service, the role of mindfulness practices, and practical tips for enhancing social interactions.