The FitMind Podcast: Mental Fitness, Neuroscience & Psychology podcast

The FitMind Podcast: Mental Fitness, Neuroscience & Psychology

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.

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.

 

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

This episode features Dr. Philippe Douyon, a board-certified neurologist specializing in n... more

18 Feb 2025

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:16

18 Feb 2025


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

In this episode, psychologist Adam Dorsay, PsyD, explores the importance of human connecti... more

21 Jan 2025

1 HR 14 MINS

1:14:53

21 Jan 2025


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#97: Predictive Processing & Ultimate Well-Being - Shamil Chandaria, PhD

In this episode, Dr. Shamil Chandaria, an expert in consciousness, neuroscience, and AI, s... more

17 Dec 2024

1 HR 18 MINS

1:18:57

17 Dec 2024


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#96: The Science of Forgiveness - Fred Luskin, PhD

Stanford psychologist Fred Luskin, PhD, discusses the science of forgiveness, emphasizing ... more

15 Nov 2024

1 HR 14 MINS

1:14:58

15 Nov 2024


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#95: Mental Wellness & Monk Training - Andrew Litchy, ND

In this episode, Dr. Andrew Litchy recounts his journey from life as a monk to becoming a ... more

06 Aug 2024

1 HR 47 MINS

1:47:13

06 Aug 2024


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#94: Exploring Consciousness & Deep Awareness - Doug Kraft

How does the mind shape our reality? What happens when the conceptual mind turns off? The ... more

02 Jul 2024

59 MINS

59:43

02 Jul 2024


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#93: Neuroplasticity, Meditation & the Predictive Brain - Ruben Laukkonen, PhD

How does the brain work at its deepest levels? And to what extent can we radically upgrade... more

06 Sep 2022

1 HR 31 MINS

1:31:22

06 Sep 2022


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#91: The Science of Creativity & Imagination - Anna Abraham, PhD

Dr. Anna Abraham is a psychologist and neuroscientist who investigates creativity and how ... more

21 Jun 2022

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:21

21 Jun 2022


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#90: Master of Sleep - Nick Littlehales

Nick Littlehales has been an elite sport recovery coach for nearly a quarter-century and i... more

17 May 2022

50 MINS

50:22

17 May 2022


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#89: Consciousness, Perception & Reality - Donald Hoffman, PhD

Donald Hoffman, PhD is a cognitive scientist and author of The Case Against Reality: Why E... more

19 Apr 2022

50 MINS

50:56

19 Apr 2022


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#88: Profound States of Mind - Andrew Holecek

Andrew Holecek is an author and meditation teacher with decades of intensive practice expe... more

15 Mar 2022

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:45

15 Mar 2022


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#87: The Future of the Brain - Miguel Nicolelis, MD, PhD

Miguel Nicolelis, MD, PhD is a Brazilian neuroscientist and physician famous for his pione... more

15 Feb 2022

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:43

15 Feb 2022


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#86: The Science of Spontaneity - Edward Slingerland, PhD

Edward Slingerland, PhD, is a Professor of Philosophy and Associate Member in the Asian St... more

18 Jan 2022

45 MINS

45:32

18 Jan 2022


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#85: Neuromagic & Illusion - Stephen Macknik, PhD & Susana Martinez-Conde, PhD

Dr. Susana Martinez-Conde and Dr. Stephen Macknik are neuroscientists who specialize in th... more

04 Jan 2022

54 MINS

54:07

04 Jan 2022


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#84: The Brain of a Mental Olympian - Elena Antonova, PhD

Dr. Elena Antonova is a neuroscientist and senior lecturer in psychology at Brunel Univers... more

21 Dec 2021

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:26

21 Dec 2021


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#83: Origins of the Mind - Antonio Damasio, MD, PhD

Dr. Antonio Damasio is a neurologist, psychologist and best-selling author. He's the Found... more

07 Dec 2021

48 MINS

48:08

07 Dec 2021


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#82: Sleep & Dreams - Sidarta Ribeiro, PhD

Dr. Sidarta Ribeiro is an award-winning neuroscientist, author, and Founder of the Brain I... more

23 Nov 2021

57 MINS

57:23

23 Nov 2021


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#81: Mind Control & Brain-Computer Interfaces - Ramses Alcaide, PhD

Ramses Alcaide, PhD is an electrical engineer, neuroscientist, and CEO of Neurable, an inn... more

09 Nov 2021

46 MINS

46:28

09 Nov 2021


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#80: The Power of Focus - Amishi Jha, PhD

Dr. Amishi Jha is a neuroscientist and professor of psychology at the University of Miami.... more

26 Oct 2021

49 MINS

49:59

26 Oct 2021


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#79: Pain & Placebo - Apkar V. Apkarian, PhD

Apkar V. Apkarian, PhD is a professor of physiology, anesthesiology, and physical medicine... more

12 Oct 2021

52 MINS

52:54

12 Oct 2021


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#78: Neuroscience, Consciousness & Nonduality - James Cooke, PhD

Dr. James Cooke is a neuroscientist, writer and speaker, focused on consciousness, meditat... more

28 Sep 2021

55 MINS

55:51

28 Sep 2021


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#77: The Science of Compassion - Shauna Shapiro, PhD

Shauna Shapiro, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and an expert in mind... more

14 Sep 2021

41 MINS

41:23

14 Sep 2021


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#76: Peak Performance Mindset - Elliot Roe

Elliot Roe is a leading expert in mindset optimization for high performers. In just the la... more

31 Aug 2021

48 MINS

48:10

31 Aug 2021


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#75: The Stoic Philosophy - Massimo Pigliucci, PhD

Dr. Massimo Pigliucci is Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York, former c... more

17 Aug 2021

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:20

17 Aug 2021


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#74: Sublime Qualities of Mind - Sharon Salzberg

Sharon Salzberg is a world-famous meditation teacher and NY Times bestselling author. She'... more

03 Aug 2021

44 MINS

44:16

03 Aug 2021


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#73: Hacking of the Human Mind - Robert Lustig, MD, MSL

Dr. Lustig is an endocrinologist, professor emeritus of pediatrics at UCSF, and bestsellin... more

20 Jul 2021

49 MINS

49:34

20 Jul 2021


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#72: Altered States, Shamanism & Beliefs - Roger Walsh, MD, PhD

Dr. Roger Walsh has a unique background that makes him one of the world's leading experts ... more

06 Jul 2021

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:59

06 Jul 2021


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#71: The Distraction Crisis & Brain-Enhancing Tools - Adam Gazzaley, MD, PhD

Dr. Adam Gazzaley is a neuroscientist, author, photographer, entrepreneur, and inventor. H... more

15 Jun 2021

51 MINS

51:39

15 Jun 2021


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

Dr. Robynne Chutkan is the Founder of Gutbliss, an integrative gastroenterologist, microbi... more

27 Apr 2021

54 MINS

54:49

27 Apr 2021


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#69: Mental Energy & Taoist Sex - Mantak Chia

Mantak Chia is a Taoist meditation master who has taught millions of students worldwide fo... more

13 Apr 2021

41 MINS

41:41

13 Apr 2021