
Expert insights on the science of mental fitness. Topics include psychology, neuroscience, mental health, mindfulness meditation, productivity, brain technologies, Stoicism, happiness hacking, and more. Liam McClintock, the Founder of FitMind, talks with leaders in their fields, from neuroscientists and psychologists to Buddhist monks and professional athletes. At FitMind, we believe that the next... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualityHealth & FitnessMental HealthSpirituality | |||

Meditation is evolving.
New technologies like neurofeedback, virtual reality, and AI are beginning to intersect with ancient contemplative practices, raising an important question: can technology help people learn meditation more effectively?
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Rites of Passage & the Wisdom in Collapse explores how personal crisis can function as initiation, drawing on contemplative practice, psychology, and wisdom traditions to explain why avoiding discomfort often deepens suffering and why meeting it skil... more
The Science of Letting Go explores how meditation works in the brain, drawing on neuroscience, predictive processing, and contemplative science to explain how letting go reduces stress, softens self-related thinking, and changes perception over time.... more
Clinical psychologist and contemplative science researcher Dr. Nicholas Van Dam joins us to explore the ethics of meditation and what scientific research reveals about how contemplative practices actually work. He examines how much practice is needed... more
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Honestly this podcast is life changing. So many gems, new perspectives, unique research, and the science of happiness, neuroscience research and techniques. I love it.
Honestly this podcast is life changing. So many gems, new perspectives, unique science of happiness, neuroscience and mental fitness research and techniques. Thanks you so much. Please keep going.
In a digital ecosystem filled with fantastic claims and low quality information, FitMind podcast remains a beacon of clarity and insight. This show rocks, it’s a rational inquiry into some of the most interesting and useful areas of human experience.
Expert guests discuss all sorts of findings and experiences relating to meditation and the sciences. If you want fuel + inspiration to establish or reestablish a practice, this is a must stop for western audiences
Really enjoyed your episodes with Bob Roth on TM and the episode on Stoicism. Thank you.
Came across this podcast in order to supplement my attempt to learn Mindfulness. Very informative and diverse information from the experts. Would love to listen to more new episodes. Hope it gets a new season of episodes!
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The show features conversations with researchers, clinicians, and thought leaders at the intersection of neuroscience, psychology, mindfulness, and personal growth. Across episodes, deep dives into meditation, mental health, cognitive science, and ethical practice are paired with practical takeaways for improving well-being, focus, and resilience. A standout thread is the balance between scientific rigor and contemplative traditions, with guests ranging from university researchers to mindfulness teachers, often tying insights to real-world applications in business, education, and everyday life.
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