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Meditation & Mental Fitness Training

FitMind: Neuroscience

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 great human frontier is the mind. FitMind combines ancient techniques with western psychology to provide mental fitness training that is taught at Fortune 500 companies, addiction centers, schools, government organizations, and on the FitMind meditation app.

Liam McClintock received a B.A. from Yale and worked in finance before traveling to Asia to study meditation full-time. He is currently completing an MS in Applied Neuroscience at King’s College London. Liam is an RYS Certified Yoga & Meditation Instructor and has trained in various meditation styles. He has been featured in Time, Vice, Daily Mail, Cosmopolitan, NBC, and Men’s Health.

The FitMind Podcast: Mental Fitness, Neuroscience & Psychology

In this episode, psychologist Adam Dorsay, PsyD, explores the importance of human connection and its impact on well-being. He introduces the four types of connection and examines their role in resilience and life satisfaction.
 
The discussion highlights the science behind relationships, the role of vulnerability in building meaningful bonds, and the value of awe in deepening connections. Dr. Dorsay provides practical insights for fostering connection in personal relationships, work, and the natural world, offering strategies to enhance purpose and well-being.
 
 
 
FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind
 
Website: www.fitmind.org
 
 
 
Show Notes
 
0:00 | Introduction to Dr. Adam Dorsay
 
1:45 | 4 Types of Connection
 
10:02 | Neuroscience of Connection
 
21:09 | How to “Know Thyself”
 
25:44 | Vulnerability & Courage
 
29:24 | Connection to the World
 
39:50 | Amazement & Awe
 
49:00 | Connect to Your Work
 
59:59 | Effective Communication Strategy

#98: The Science of Connection - Adam Dorsay, PsyD

This episode features Dr. Philippe Douyon, a board-certified neurologist specializing in neuroplasticity, brain health, and cognitive resilience.
 
We discuss the brain’s ability to adapt and reorganize, challenging misconceptions like the belief that cognitive change is limited to early life. 
 
Dr. Douyon explains how inherited mindsets shape thought patterns and how intentional habits can rewire the brain for better cognitive function.
 
Key strategies for brain health, including diet, fasting, exercise, and lifelong learning, are explored, along with neurodegenerative disorders and the effects of chronic stress.
 
Practical approaches to mental fitness and stress management highlight how individuals can enhance cognitive resilience and take control of their brain health.
 
 
 
FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind
 
Website: www.fitmind.org
 
 
 
Show Notes
 
0:00 | Introduction to Dr. Philipe Douyon
 
4:18 | Neuroplasticity Explained
 
6:00 | Myths About Neuroplasticity
 
10:01 | Inherited Mindset 
 
12:13 | Taking Charge of Your Brain
 
15:21 | Lifestyle Changes for Brain Health
 
23:50 | Fasting
 
26:55 | Diet
 
30:13 | Life-Long Learning 
 
38:36 | Neurological Disorders: Strokes & Dementia
 
42:32 | Pseudo-Dementia
 
46:26 | Flow States
 
48:47 | Benefit of Learning New Things
 
53:55 | Role of Emotions
 
56:22 | Chronic Stress Management
 
1:06:41 | Rapid Fire Questions

#99: Neuroplasticity: The Brain's Superpower - Philippe Douyon, MD

In this episode, neuroscientist and clinical researcher Dr. Justin Feinstein discusses the fascinating science and therapeutic potential of flotation therapy.
 
Often misunderstood and mislabeled as “sensory deprivation,” Dr. Feinstein explains why this is a misnomer and what’s truly happening inside the float tank. Instead of depriving the senses, floating creates an environment of deep physical and mental rest, allowing the nervous system to reset.
 
We explore Dr. Feinstein’s pioneering research on using float therapy to help individuals with PTSD and high anxiety sensitivity. He also shares insights into how flotation therapy could become a valuable tool in the public health system, especially for trauma survivors and people with severe anxiety.
 
Dr. Feinstein highlights compelling case studies, including patients with anorexia nervosa who experienced meaningful relief through floating, as well as its growing popularity among high-performing athletes looking to optimize recovery and mental performance.
 
Whether you’re new to flotation therapy or familiar with the practice, this conversation reveals its untapped potential and emerging role in both mental health and peak performance.
 
 
 
FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind
 
Website: www.fitmind.org
 
 
 
Show Notes
 
0:00 | Intro to Justin Feinstein, PhD
 
2:55 | Floating & PTSD treatment 
 
18:02 | More Stress, More Effective Floating
 
20:02 | Anxious People's Struggle With Meditation
 
31:58 | High Anxiety Sensitivity 
 
43:41 | Peak Performance Through Flotation
 
47:12 | How Long Benefits of Floating Last
 
52:29 | Floating & Meditation
 
54:31 | Out-of-Body Experiences 
 
58:03 | Anorexia Nervosa & Floating
 
1:01:40 | Effects on Nervous System
 
1:04:07 | Altered States & Brainwaves in the Tank
 
1:19:26 | Importance of Early Intervention
 
1:24:17 | Respiration
 
1:27:30 | Links: https://www.mauicalm.org/, https://www.clinicalfloat.org/, https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-feinstein/

#100: Float Therapy: Science, Healing & Peak Performance - Justin Feinstein, PhD

Marc Lesser is the CEO of ZBA Associates, the author of four books and holds an MBA degree from NYU. He was a resident of the San Francisco Zen Center for 10 years and helped develop Google's mindfulness and emotional intelligence program.
 
FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind
 Website: www.fitmind.com

#15: The Zen CEO - Marc Lesser

Robert Waggoner is an expert on the science and practice of lucid dreaming.
 
FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind
 Website: www.fitmind.com

#16: Lucid Dreaming - Robert Waggoner

Dr. Mark Leary is a professor of psychology and neuroscience at Duke University who has made significant contributions to his field. We discuss when and why self-awareness evolved in humans and how this causes problems today.
 
FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind
 Website: www.fitmind.com

#17: Evolution of the Self - Mark Leary, PhD

At the age of 21, Tami Simon founded Sounds True, a large multimedia publishing house with a mission to disseminate spiritual wisdom. She is also a renowned meditation instructor and wrote Being True: What Matters Most in Work, Life, and Love.
 
FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind
 Website: www.fitmind.com

#18: Meditation & Non-Dogmatic Spirituality - Tami Simon

Dr. Cortland Dahl is a leading scientist at The Center for Healthy Minds, the top meditation research lab in the world. He also has decades of meditation experience and is the Co-Founder and Chairman of Tergar International, a global network of meditation groups and centers. We talk about what science has to say about unlocking the mind's full potential through meditation.
 
FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind
 Website: www.fitmind.com

#19: Science, Meditation & the Mind's Full Potential - Cortland Dahl, PhD

Richard Lang is the primary teacher of a popular meditation technique known as Headless Way. He was a close friend of Douglas Harding, the philosopher who first invented this method, and is also coordinator of UK charity Shollond Trust.
 
FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind
 Website: www.fitmind.com

#20: Headless Way Meditation - Richard Lang

Dr. Gackenbach is a dream researcher whose focus is lucid dreaming and other altered states of consciousness. She holds a Ph.D in Experimental Psychology and her most recent research focuses on video game players and the development of consciousness.
 
FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind
 Website: www.fitmind.com

#21: Virtual Realities & the Mind - Jayne Gackenbach, PhD

Dr. Ash Sangoram is a neuroscientist, neonatologist, former assistant Stanford Golf coach, and the founder of GoaLoGolf, an elite performance training company.
 
Ash trained under two National Academy of Science neuroscientists and implemented this understanding of the brain into his golf practice to drop his handicap by 15 points while rehabilitating from a spinal cord injury.
 
Ash is also an experience insight meditation practitioner, and he is currently working on bringing neuroscience and meditation principles into the Stanford golf program. Ash believes that meditation and elite athletic performance are inextricably linked, with neuroscience providing the glue that grounds how to go about practicing for elite performance.
 
This is a wide-ranging conversation on how the mind works and how to optimize it.
 
FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind
 Website: www.fitmind.com

#32: Neuroscience, Meditation & Elite Performance - Ash Sangoram, MD, PhD

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