Shamil Chandaria, PhD - Predictive Processing & Ultimate Wellbeing

Shamil Chandaria, PhD, a researcher with expertise in consciousness, neuroscience, and AI, explores the Bayesian brain theory and the free energy principle to explain how the brain constructs reality.

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Fred Luskin, PhD - The Science of Forgiveness

Stanford psychologist Fred Luskin, PhD, shares insights on the science of forgiveness and how practicing gratitude can promote emotional healing and resilience.

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Andrew Litchy, ND - Mental Wellness & Monk Training

Andrew Litchy, ND, a naturopathic medical doctor, talks about his former experience living as a monk and how to bring mindfulness into a busy life.

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Massimo Pigliucci, PhD - The Stoic Philosophy

Massimo Pigliucci, PhD, one of the most influential modern Stoics, goes in-depth on this ancient practice that can dramatically improve mental fitness.

Robert Lustig, MD, MSL - Hacking of the Human Mind

Robert Lustig, MD, MSL, endocrinologist and bestselling author, discusses the brain mechanisms being hacked by addictive products and what we can do about it.

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Robynne Chutkan, MD - Your Microbiome & the Gut-Brain Connection

Robynne Chutkan, MD, a gastroenterologist and the Founder of Gutbliss, describes how we can optimize our gut-brain connection for a healthier mind.

David Perlmutter, MD - Nutrition for the Brain

World-renowned neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter describes how to optimize your diet for better brain health.

Rick Doblin, PhD - The Psychedelic Renaissance

Dr. Rick Doblin, Founder of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), talks about recent research into psychedelics and their use for exploring the mind.

James Nestor - The Science of Breathing

Science journalist and bestselling author James Nestor delves into the power of breathing and why most of us are doing it wrong.

Steven Hayes, PhD - A Liberated Mind

Dr. Steven Hayes, a famous psychologist who invented Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), talks about how to liberate your mind from suffering.

Michelle Zellner, MSc - Nutrition & Behavioral Change

Michelle Zellner is the Founder of Better Beings and author of The YOU Revolution. We discuss behavioral change and how to think about nutrition for an optimal mind.

Laura Bakosh, PhD - Inner Exploration

Laura Bakosh is the Co-Founder of Inner Explorer, which has brought mindfulness to over 1 million students. Previously, Laura worked in GE's healthcare division for 13 years before co-founding her mindfulness and mental health organization and has spoken at major venues like TEDx and Wisdom 2.0.

David Gandelman - Modern Relationships & Meditation

David Gandelman is the Founder of Grounded Mind and teaches meditation at the DEN Meditation Studio in LA, Cornell, Parsley Health and other organizations. David's a hilarious guy with a fascinating background and a specialty in relationships.