Untangle

Today’s guest, Adam Pearce, has a heartbreaking personal story that has humbled him and changed his life. It’s also taught him patience, resilience and hope — and perhaps given him a deeper experience of love. Most importantly, he’s learned the gifts that come from accepting what IS — especially when it’s out of our control. In 2009, his brother, Kevin Pearce, one of the top snowboarders in the world (competing against Shaun White and often winning) had a tragic accident while training. This happened as he was heading into the Olympics. It left Kevin with a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) which changed the course of his life, and Adam's life as well. Adam shared how he kept going despite sadness and uncertainty - and how both he and Kevin had to reframe their mindset to help the healing process. One doctor told Kevin he would need to find a way to ‘love your brain.’ This ultimately became the name of the foundation they formed to help others with TBI. Meditation, yoga, compassion and connection…are all at the heart of the foundation. I loved when Adam said that adversity and suffering can be a greater pathway to finding meaning and growth. So true. He’s quite an amazing guy.Check him out at CNN Heroes with Adam Pearce: https://www.cnn.com/videos/tv/2023/03/09/meditation-yoga-retreat-traumatic-brain-injury-cnnheroes.cnnThe film about them is produced by HBO and is called Crash Reel.Untangle is brought to you by Muse, the brain sensing headband dedicated to unlocking your brains potential AND Meditation Studio the five star app. Muse is excited to have partnered with the love your brain foundation. Find out more about how Muse and Love Your Brain are working together to help improve brain health. https://choosemuse.com/blogs/news/muse-and-loveyourbrain-partner-to-raise-awareness-of-tbi-this-brain-injury-awareness-monthUnlock 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

Super excited about today’s guest… Rob Dube…a dear friend, brilliant entrepreneur, author and all around pretty phenomenal human. His new book is co authored with Gino Wickman, the creator of the Entrepreneurial Operating System and author of the book, Traction. Their new book is called SHINE, the 10 disciplines for maximizing your energy, impact and peace. It’s THE handbook for type an entrepreneurs who want to begin looking inward, finding more balance while being successful at life and at work. Their premise is that their drive often takes a toll on their teams, personal relationships and even their health. It’s all about finding that delicate balance between our internal and external worlds. Rob shares how they define true self, how to make decisions based on love not fear, and the 10 disciplines that have worked for many entrepreneurs. As always, we’re Untangle, the podcast from Muse, the brain sensing headband dedicated to unlocking your brains potential and revolutionizing health 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 encore episode is hosted by Ariel Garten.Dr. Lisa Mosconi is a neuroscientist, Alzheimer’s researcher, nutritionist, and author of "Brain Food: The Surprising Science of Eating for Cognitive Power." Listen as she shares the easy ways we can supercharge our brains through what we eat and drink.Unlock 30 days of Meditation Studio for free at choosemuse.com/meditationstudio.Transform your brain's potential with 15% of Muse. Use code UNTANGLE15 at checkout or visit choosemuse.com/UNTANGLE15.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Alex Auerbach, Sports Psychologist for the Toronto Raptors, talks about using mindfulness and ACT to optimize athlete performance and mental health. He discusses the benefits of mindfulness, acceptance therapy, and flow state for athletes, emphasizing self-awareness and emotional regulation. The podcast explores the intersection of mental health and sports performance, the role of ACT and mindfulness, and enhancing performance through mental techniques and reframing performance anxiety.

Dr. Robert Waldinger shares insights from a long-term happiness study, highlighting the importance of relationships in building a good life. Human connection is our superpower, contributing to happiness, resilience, and overall well-being. He emphasizes the keystone of healthy relationships and advises focusing on things and people that energize us.

Best-selling author Daphne Rose Kingma shares insights on love and relationships, discussing challenges in relationships, defining love, and the complexities of marriage. She emphasizes the transformative power of understanding each other's needs and the unique spiritual journey of human relationships.

In this special episode of Untangle, the host explores the many definitions and expressions of love. Various experts share their perspectives, emphasizing the role of love in fostering connections and compassion. Love is discussed as an emotion characterized by intimacy, passion, commitment, trust, and closeness. The importance of cultivating the 'muscle of love' is highlighted, as well as the indescribable nature of love. The speaker reflects on the endless opportunities to find and express love in everyday life.

Dr. Marisa Franco is a New York Times bestselling Author, Professor, Psychologist, and self-proclaimed friendship expert. Marisa discusses the science of connection — and the importance of platonic friendships. Her new book is called Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make--and Keep--Friends. She believes friendship is the single best action a person can take to live a longer life, take the edge off depression, flourish and even revitalize a marriage. She challenges the notion that friendships should be at the bottom of the relationship totem poll.Her mantra is — Never stop cultivating friendships and connections. She gives us many reasons to prioritize platonic love and bring more friends into our life, nurture the ones we already have and keep building community. If we do these things, we’ll always be surrounded by love —whether or not we choose a romantic relationship.Check out choosemuse.com/meditationstudio for hundreds of free meditations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anese Cavanaugh, Award-winning Speaker, Author, Teacher, Strategic Advisor and CEO of Active Choices, shares her approach to leadership called Intentional Energetic Presence. She discusses the importance of self-awareness, reflection, and intentionality in creating impactful opportunities. The podcast also explores blind spots, holding energy and intention, finding purpose in being present, and reflections for a 10-year-old self.

Encore from 2020. Still (very) Relevant!Guest Host is Ariel Garten.Learn how to create any habit you want! By celebrating even the smallest changes as victories, you can rewire your brain to tackle your year's challenges successfully.Dr. BJ Fogg is an American Social Scientist and Author who is a research associate and adjunct professor at Stanford University.He founded the Behavior Design Lab at Stanford University, where he directs research and innovation. In addition, he teaches industry innovators how to use his models and methods in Behavior Design. The purpose of his research and teaching is to help millions of people improve their lives. At Stanford, BJ was an appointed Lecturer and Consulting Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science, where he taught classes from 1997 - 2014. He has also been a Lecturer and Social Science Research Scholar at the Graduate School of education from 2001 to the present.Learn more about BJ Fogg at www.bjfogg.com and read his book, "Tiny Habits".Unlock 30 days of Meditation Studio for free at choosemuse.com/meditationstudio.Transform your brain's potential with 15% of Muse. Use code UNTANGLE15 at checkout or visit choosemuse.com/UNTANGLE15.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices