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Welcome to Untangle, Throwback Thursday. Each week, along with our regular weekly interview, we’ll be releasing an additional encore from our early days. These are some real gems and we hope you like them. This week it’s one of our favorite guests, Kristin Neff. Kristin is the author of "Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself", and is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion. She teaches several courses, including one with Brene Brown that examines why we’re always our toughest critic. Kristen gives us tools to be kinder to ourselves and teaches us why this is so important.Check out Muse at choosemuse.com. Use code Untangle15 for your discount. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our guest today is Guryan Tighe, Coach and Author of the book Unmasking Fear, How Fears are our Gateways to Freedom. She refers to herself as a Fear Technician and gives us a great definition of what this is. She poses the question "what if fear isn’t the enemy?" What if, instead, it’s important information and an invitation to better understand ourselves. She gives us a practical look at why fear runs the show for so many of us, and how to change that.She unpacks the somatic nature of fear, why our nervous systems can treat “little fears” like “big fears,” and how our protective patterns get wired over time. She shares how to approach our inner critic (She named hers “Gretchen”), how to separate intuition from fear, and why courage is often just fear properly directed. This episode is packed with tools, reframes, and real-world examples to help you meet fear with curiosity instead of avoidance, and return to what matters most.Resource: Fourage.io. Special thanks to our advertisers: Quince, Strawberry.me, Fabletics, Wellco.Check out the Muse Brain Sensing Headband at choosemuse.com. Use Untangle15 for your discount.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to a special edition of Untangle, Meditation Mondays. We’re taking this time to share meditations from our sister app, Meditation Studio. We know that life gets messy and, when it does, Meditation is here to help us find a sense of calm and inner peace. Whether you’re facing daily work or relationships stress, unexpected challenges, or just want to improve focus, we hope meditation Monday’s will be your go to for a weekly guided meditation treat. And if you’re craving more…which I always do…the Meditation Studio app offers over 800 expert-guided meditations from over 75 of the world’s top meditation experts.And best of all…Unlock 30 days of Meditation Studio for free at choosemuse.com/meditationstudio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today’s encore episode is with Martha Beck, a PhD, Harvard-trained sociologist, world-renowned coach and New York Times bestselling author. She has published nine non-fiction books, one novel, and more than 200 magazine articles.She’s also known as Oprah’s Life Coach . Her most recent book, The Way of Integrity, Finding Your Path to Your Your True Self, is an Oprah book club selection and a NY Times best seller. In The Way of Integrity, Beck presents a process that anyone can use to find a sense of purpose, emotional healing, and a way to be free of mental suffering. Much of what plagues us— negative habits and patterns, too much people pleasing, staying in stale relationships or careers— happen because we are out of touch with our true nature. This signals a split from integrity — which very often is unconscious and fueled by cultural norms and traditions that lead us in directions that aren’t, in fact, right for us. Getting back in sync with what is true for us brings us into alignment and this is where we become our best selves. Meditation has been a huge part of her own process in bringing her life into integrity. Resource: marthabeck.comUnlock 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/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

 In today’s conversation, Dr. Shahrzad Jalali, Clinical Psychologist and Author of the book The Fire that Makes Us: Unveiling the Transformative Power of Trauma, shares her personal journey through trauma, exploring the complexities of healing and the impact of unprocessed experiences on our lives. She shares her wisdom on the importance of understanding trauma, how we can heal the nervous system, and the role of meaning-making in reframing our experiences. Whether it’s a big t or little t, trauma depends on how we each experience it and, whether big or little, she believes that trauma can be a powerful catalyst for growth, and that it is possible to free yourself from the grip of negative emotions associated with it. Dr. Jalali introduces her Regulate to Rise program, which offers practical techniques for healing trauma and even dispelling negative emotions. There’s a lot about Jungian psychology here and the significance of mindfulness. She does a beautiful job underscoring the importance of self-awareness, prioritizing true values, and embracing and navigating our own personal journey’s. Resource: https://drshahrzadjalali.comCheck out choosemuse.com when you have a minute and learn more about how the brain sensing headband can transform your brain's potential and get 15% off Muse with code UNTANGLE15. Thanks to our advertisers, Quince, Rula, Strawberry.meSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to a weekly special edition of Untangle, Meditation Mondays. We’re taking this time to share meditations from our sister app, Meditation Studio. We know that life gets messy and, when it does, Meditation is here to help us find a sense of calm and inner peace. Whether you’re facing daily work or relationship stress, unexpected challenges, or just want to improve focus, we hope meditation Monday’s will be your go to for a weekly guided meditation treat. And if you’re craving more…which I always do…the Meditation Studio app offers over 800 expert-guided meditations from over 70 of the world’s top meditation experts.And best of all, you can now unlock 30 days of Meditation Studio for free at choosemuse.com/meditationstudio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to an encore edition of Untangle in honor of Valentines day. Many of us spend hours in the gym, or reading books on personal growth, or at mindfulness retreats working on getting stronger and healthier emotionally and physically. BUT, when it comes to working on our relationships, we simply HOPE that our feelings about our romantic partner will magically freeze in that exciting cocoon of the first year we’re together. Suzann Pileggi, co-author of "Happy Together: Using the Science of Positive Psychology to Build Love that Lasts," shares what it takes to really grow and deepen love. She provides insights on the connection between our overall happiness and our most important relationships. Check out Suzann's website at www.buildhappytogether.com.As always, we’re Untangle, the podcast from Muse, the brain sensing headband dedicated to unlocking your brains potential AND Meditation Studio the five star app. Unlock 30 days of Meditation Studio for free at choosemuse.com/meditationstudio.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we’re joined by someone whose life journey challenges everything we think we know about reality, consciousness, and what happens after we die. My guest is Suzanne Giesemann, a former U.S. Navy Commander and aide to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff—someone who once lived firmly in a left-brained, evidence-driven world.After the sudden and tragic loss of her stepdaughter, Suzanne experienced a profound shift that led her to explore the nature of consciousness and the afterlife. What began as personal grief turned into a mission that has since helped millions find healing, meaning, and peace. Today, Suzanne is an evidence-based Medium, Spiritual Teacher, and Author who bridges the gap between science, spirituality, and personal experience.In this conversation, we explore what mediumship really is, how consciousness extends beyond the physical body, and how connecting with loved ones—and with a deeper sense of awareness—can transform grief into growth. Whether you’re a believer, a skeptic, or simply curious, this episode invites you to question reality and open yourself to the possibility that we are far more than we imagine.If you like the Telepathy Tapes, you’ll love this conversation.As always, we’re untangle, the podcast from Muse the brain sensing headband designed to train your brain and help you find more focus. Use code untangle 15 to get your discount.Resource: https://suzannegiesemann.com/Thanks, as always, to our favorite sponsors, Quince, Rula and Strawberry.me See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to a special edition of Untangle, Meditation Mondays. We’re taking this time to share meditations from our sister app, Meditation Studio. We know that life gets messy and, when it does, Meditation is here to help us find a sense of calm and inner peace. Whether you’re facing daily work or relationships stress, unexpected challenges, or just want to improve focus, we hope meditation Monday’s will be your go to for a weekly guided meditation treat. And if you’re craving more…which I always do…the Meditation Studio app offers over 800 expert-guided meditations from over 75 of the world’s top meditation experts.And best of all…get 30 days of Meditation Studio for free at choosemuse.com/meditationstudio.Resource: Unlock 30 days of Meditation Studio for free at choosemuse.com/meditationstudio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, we’re airing a few of our favorite encore sleep episodes. If it’s dark and cold where you are, cozy up and have a listen. And if you’ve ever felt groggy after what you thought was a good nite sleep, it might be that your deep sleep quality wasn’t great. Muse is addressing this with its brain sensing headband and Deep Sleep Boost, a new feature that uses EEG-timed sound cues to help sustain slow-wave sleep, the brain’s most restorative stage. Check it out at choosemuse.com. It’s built into the Muse S Athena Sleep headband. Use code Untangle 15 for your discount.Today we air an encore episode hosted by Ariel Garten, Co Founder of Muse. Our guest, Dr. Adrian Owen, is a renowned neuroscientist. One of his amazing discoveries is that individuals in a persistent coma could still communicate- and he went one step further - and could understand what they wanted to say. Fascinating! He’s also performed the largest sleep and cognition study in the world, and discovered what we can do to sleep better and improve our own conscious function.Thanks to our great advertisers. Quince. Rula. Strawberry.me. Always grateful for their support. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, we’re airing a few of our favorite encore sleep episodes. If it’s dark and cold where you are, cozy up and have a listen. And if you’ve ever felt groggy after what you thought was a good nite sleep, it might be that your deep sleep quality wasn’t great. Muse is addressing this with its brain sensing headband and Deep Sleep Boost, a new feature that uses EEG-timed sound cues to help sustain slow-wave sleep, the brain’s most restorative stage. Check it out at choosemuse.com. It’s built into the Muse S Athena Sleep headband. Use code Untangle 15 for your discount.Shelby is a Clinical Psychologist, Board Certified in Behavioural Sleep Disorders, and is a leading expert in the field of Behavioral Sleep Medicine (BSM). Behavioral Sleep Medicine (BSM) is a branch of clinical sleep medicine and health psychology that focuses on identifying the cognitive and behavioral factors that contribute to sleep disorders. Although commonly thought of for only insomnia, these treatments encompass many different areas of sleep disorders.The book we discussed in this episode is called The Women’s Guide to Overcoming Insomnia — Get a Good Night Sleep Without Relying on Medication. Shelby covers the nuts and bolts of a good night's sleep, how our hormones affect our sleep, and how we can change certain habits, thoughts, and behaviors so we can stomp out insomnia for good.Thanks, as always, to our advertisers. Quince. Rula. Strawberry.me. We're so grateful to be supported by them. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, we’re airing a few of our favorite sleep episodes. If it’s dark and cold where you are, cozy up and have a listen. And if you’ve ever felt groggy after what you thought was a good nite sleep, it might be that your deep sleep quality wasn’t great. Muse is addressing this with its brain sensing headband and Deep Sleep Boost, a new feature that uses EEG-timed sound cues to help sustain slow-wave sleep, the brain’s most restorative stage. Check it out at choosemuse.com. It’s built into the Muse S Athena Sleep headband. Use code Untangle 15 for your discount.Today's encore guest is Chris Winter, a Neurologist, Sleep Specialist, and Author of the book, "The Sleep Solution: Why Your Sleep is Broken and How to Fix It." He explains why we’re a culture of poor sleepers and how we got that way, and includes five things we can do to improve our sleep right now. Spoiler alert: an attitude change might be the best tactic of all. Thanks to our great sponsors. Quince. Rula. Strawberry.me. We're so grateful for them! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to a special edition of Untangle, Meditation Mondays. We’re taking this time to share meditations from our sister app, Meditation Studio. We know that life gets messy and, when it does, Meditation is here to help us find a sense of calm and inner peace. Whether you’re facing daily work or relationships stress, unexpected challenges, or just want to improve focus, we hope meditation Monday’s will be your go to for a weekly guided meditation treat. And if you’re craving more…which I always do…the Meditation Studio app offers over 800 expert-guided meditations from over 75 of the world’s top meditation experts.And best of all…Unlock 30 days of Meditation Studio for free at choosemuse.com/meditationstudio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Throwback Thursday Encore: I listened to Ezra Kleins NY Times Opinion podcast the other day as Ezra interviewed one of my favorite Buddhist authors, Stephen Batchelor. It reminded me that I’d interviewed Stephen in 2016 and loved chatting with him. His philosophy is timeless, so I thought I’d encore it today. Stephen is a Scottish Buddhist teacher and Author known for his secular or agnostic approach to Buddhism. His focus is on experience, ethics, and human flourishing over traditional doctrines like karma and rebirth. He was previously a monk in the Tibetan and Zen traditions before developing a more skeptical, and pragmatic buddhist approach, detailed in his earlier books like Buddhism Without Beliefs and Confessions of a Buddhist Atheist. His current book is called Buddha, Socrates, and Us: Ethical Living in Uncertain Times. We don’t cover this here since our interview is from 2016…but I’m looking forward to reading the new book. As always, Check out Muse the brain sensing headband. Go to choosemuse.com to get your 15% discount use code Untangle15.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today’s Encore episode is with Anese Cavanaugh, an award winning Speaker, Author, Teacher and Strategic Advisor for many innovative organizations and individuals. She’s also the CEO of Active Choices, a strategic advisory and training company. Today we get to the heart of many of the ideas she has shared in her books, and we dive into her proprietary approach to leadership called IEP, Intentional Energetic Presence. The bottom line…how we show up in the world MATTERS, regardless of whether you’re at work or at home. It matters. Your intentions energy and presence can have a positive OR negative impact, depending on the choices you make. She unpacks why we need tools and practices for self awareness, honest reflection, I love this quote from one of her books: “We create our experience in every moment, contract or expand, repel or invite, fear or love, abdicate or lead. We choose.”As always, we’re untangle, the podcast from Muse, the brain sensing headband. Don’t forget to check it out at choose muse.com/untangle. Use discount code untangle15. Resources: activechoices.com. Books available at all major booksellers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to a special edition of Untangle, Meditation Mondays. We’re taking this time to share meditations from our sister app, Meditation Studio. We know that life gets messy and, when it does, Meditation is here to help us find a sense of calm and inner peace. Whether you’re facing daily work or relationships stress, unexpected challenges, or just want to improve focus, we hope meditation Monday’s will be your go to for a weekly guided meditation treat. And if you’re craving more…which I always do…the Meditation Studio app offers over 800 expert-guided meditations from over 75 of the world’s top meditation experts.And best of all…get 30 days of Meditation Studio for free at choosemuse.com/meditationstudio.Resource: Unlock 30 days of Meditation Studio for free at choosemuse.com/meditationstudio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today’s guest is Ben Katt — a meditation teacher, spiritual coach, author and storyteller known for his wise and “inspiring” guidance. He is the author of THE WAY HOME: Discovering the Hero’s Journey to Wholeness at Midlife. Ben is also a former ordained minister, teaches meditation in prisons, and volunteers as a hospice companion. And, he is part time faculty at Chip Conley’s Modern Elder Academy. In our conversation today, Ben shares his personal journey of transformation, weaving themes from the classic hero’s journey into his storytelling. He discusses the importance of inner work, the call to adventure, and the steps necessary to reclaim one's heart and purpose as we go through different stages of life. Through practical tools and rituals, Ben emphasizes the significance of slowing down, embracing authenticity, and navigating relationships during times of change. His insights, and his invitation to face the unknown as essential for growth, provide a roadmap for cultivating a deeper sense of self.As always, we’re Untangle, the podcast from Muse, the brain sensing headband dedicated to unlocking your brains potential. Check out choosemuse.com and use code untangle15 for your discount. Resource: https://www.benjaminkatt.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to a weekly special edition of Untangle, Meditation Mondays. We’re taking this time to share meditations from our sister app, Meditation Studio. We know that life gets messy and, when it does, Meditation is here to help us find a sense of calm and inner peace. Whether you’re facing daily work or relationship stress, unexpected challenges, or just want to improve focus, we hope meditation Monday’s will be your go to for a weekly guided meditation treat. And if you’re craving more…which I always do…the Meditation Studio app offers over 800 expert-guided meditations from over 70 of the world’s top meditation experts.And best of all, you can now unlock 30 days of Meditation Studio for free at choosemuse.com/meditationstudio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today’s encore episode is with guest Katy Milkman, Wharton University Professor and author of the national bestseller, How to Change, The Science of Getting from Where you are to Where you Want to Be. The book was named one of the top 8 books for healthy living in 2021 by the NY Times. Katy has devoted her career to the study of behavior change, inspired by the fact that 40% of premature deaths are due to behaviors and habits we can actually change. She discusses the importance of understanding the barriers that stand between you and the change you’re trying to make so that you can find the right solution to each particular roadblock. Turning an uphill battle into a downhill one is one of the keys to success. She goes through the most common barriers which tend to be short-term rewards or instant gratification, procrastination, and forgetfulness. She provides some great research and tools to support habit change. Encore.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Encoring one of my personal favorite meditations. Welcome to a special weekly edition of Untangle, Meditation Monday. We’re taking this time to share meditations from our sister app, Meditation Studio. We know that life gets messy and, when it does, Meditation is here to help us find a sense of calm and inner peace. Whether you’re facing daily work or relationships stress, unexpected challenges, or just want to improve focus, we hope meditation Mondays will be your go to for a weekly guided meditation treat. And if you’re craving more…which I always do…the Meditation Studio app offers over 800 expert-guided meditations from over 70 of the world’s top meditation experts.And best of all, you can now unlock 30 days of Meditation Studio for free at choosemuse.com/meditationstudio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.