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Untangle

Learn from the best! Hear insights, experiences and expertise from thought leaders, authors, psychologists, neuroscientists, nutritionists, mindfulness teachers, business pioneers and more. We cover everything related to mental, emotional, physical and brain heath. Whether it's traditional, alternative or holistic...we've got it. Improve your stress level, memory, habits, relationship, focus, leadership style and more. Big conversations to tackle life's biggest challenges. Learn many different strategies to live your best life. Join host Patricia Karpas weekly. Untangle is the podcast from muse, the Brain Sensing Headband dedicated to unlocking your brain's potential and revolutionizing health, and Meditation Studio, the five star app.
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Episodes

Rick Doblin - How Legal Psychedelics Work to Deepen our Self Awareness

Psychadelic Assisted Therapy has the potential to help us overcome our fears and learn from the contents of our subconscious. Dr. Rick Doblin, the founder and executive director of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), is at the forefront of this research and advocacy, and working with the FDA to bring psychedelics to legalization. He shares beautiful insights about the mind, fear, war, and how he sees that psychedelics can save us. Resources: Multidisciplinary Associ...

Feb 18, 202057 min

Valentines Week Love Fest - Encore - Love and Relationships Demystified

Daphne Rose Kingma is the best selling author of 12 books on love and relationships. She answers some tough questions on why relationships can be so challenging and shares why--spoiler alert!--expecting others to read our minds is a bad idea. She shares her juicy wisdom on navigating relationships, learning to love, how be a better partner, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 14, 202052 min

Valentines Week Love Fest - Encore - How Men Are Changing in Relationships

Daniel Ellenberg, PhD, is President of Relationships that Work and Founder of Strength with Heart, where he leads men’s groups and workshops. He’s passionate about helping men become more authentic and vulnerable--and not feeling limited by their traditional male roles--and shares how being mindful helps to give men more emotional intimacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 13, 202043 min

Valentines Week Love Fest - Encore - Wired for Love: The Neuroscience of Sex, Affection, and Love

Dr. Helen Fisher is a PhD Biological Anthropologist, a Senior Research Fellow at The Kinsey Institute, and Chief Scientific Advisor for Match.com. In this episode we go inside her head to learn about the neuroscience of sex, lust, affection, and love. Find out what's behind the passion, how to nurture it--and make it last! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 11, 202046 min

Valentines Week Love Fest - Encore - Your Relationship and Sex Questions Answered

Emily Fletcher, Ziva Meditation founder and Meditation Studio app teacher, shares how meditation helps us to be a more ‘present’ partner in our relationships and--bonus!--gives us a boost in our sex lives too. Spoiler alert? Don’t expect someone else to ‘complete’ you: it all begins with loving and accepting ourselves first. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 11, 202038 min

Valentines Week Love Fest - Encore - Regrets, Loneliness, Love, and Choosing Joy

Dr. Jenny Taitz is a psychologist and author and has written several articles for the New York Times and Wall Street Journal, among others. In this interview, we talk about how to get unstuck, her New York Times article on turning regrets into self-improvement, and we discussed her book, "How to Be Single and Happy: Science-Based Strategies for Keeping Your Sanity While Looking for a Soulmate". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 11, 202038 min

Koshin Paley Ellison - Being More Emotionally Vulnerable and Intimate to Build Stronger Connections

Koshin is the co-founder of the NY Zen Center for Contemplative Care, a Jungian Psychotherapist and a visionary thought leader and teacher in the world of the end of life care. He's also the author of a relatively new book called, "Wholehearted: Slow Down, Help Out, Wake Up". In this conversation, he shares why it is so important that we connect with one another with honesty and vulnerability. He shares how often we put artificial barriers between us and others -- and builds a strong case for be...

Feb 03, 202047 min

Encore - Nataly Kogan - Stop Chasing Perfection and Be Happier Now

Nataly Kogan is the author of "Happier Now: How to Stop Chasing Perfection and Embrace Everyday Moments (Even the Difficult Ones)". She asks us to stop ‘waiting’ for happiness and teaches that true happiness is an ‘inside job.’ If we accept all of our feelings and embrace even our messy emotions, we can change our mindset to be more fulfilled every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 27, 202041 min

Encore - MJ Ryan - Turning Negative Habits Into Positive Ones

Best selling author and change expert MJ Ryan shares how to mindfully realize your goals this year. Her book, "Habit Changers", is chock full of ideas on how you can permanently change your negative habits to positive ones to become happier and more successful. She shares simple and actionable strategies to kick-start the new year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 20, 202032 min

Dr. Fred Luskin - Why Forgiveness is Good for your Health (and Happiness!)

Dr. Fred Luskin is the Director and Co-founder of the Stanford University Forgiveness Project and the author of several bestselling books including "Forgive for Good: A Proven Prescription for Health and Happiness". He dives into what the science tells us about the healing powers and medical benefits of forgiveness. Dr. Luskin explains why you don't have to forget, or even feel good, about 'the incident’ in order to forgive, but we do have to change the story we tell ourselves about the inciting...

Jan 13, 202036 min

BJ Fogg - 2020: How Tiny Habits Can Lead to Big Changes & Hacks to Make Your Resolutions Stick!

This week on the Untangle Podcast, learn how to create any habit you want! By celebrating even the smallest changes as victories, you can rewire your brain to tackle your year's challenges successfully. Guest BJ Fogg teaches us how to shine in 2020 and beyond. Learn more about BJ Fogg at www.bjfogg.com and read his book, "Tiny Habits". Save on Muse at www.choosemuse.com with the discount code UNTANGLE15. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 07, 202047 min

Chodo Campbell - Magic Carpet Sleep Meditation

The last of our five New Year meditations is by Chodo Campbel and was chosen to help you fall asleep now that vacation might be over. It can also be found on the Muse and Meditation Studio apps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 05, 202010 min

Melli O'Brien - Connect To What Matters Most Meditation

Today's fourth New Year meditation is by Melli O'Brien and was created to inspire you to connect with what matters most. It can also be found on the Muse and Meditation Studio apps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 04, 20206 min

Ashley Turner - Manifest Your Ideal Life Meditation

Day three of our New Year's meditations is focused on creating your ideal life by Ashley Turner. It can also be found on the Muse and Meditation Studio apps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 03, 20207 min

Jesse Israel - Positive Energy Meditation

Day two of our New Year's meditations is by Jesse Israel on finding positive energy. It can also be found in the Muse and Meditation Studio apps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 02, 20208 min

Chrissy Carter - New Year's Meditation

Happy New Year from all of us at Untangle! This week we'll be sharing a meditation each day to help kick start your new year. Today's Untangle meditation is a new year meditation by Chrissy Carter! This meditation can also be found in the Muse and Meditation Studio apps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 01, 202011 min

Patricia Karpas - Top 8 Ways to Find Your Joy in 2020(and a Bonus Joy Meditation by Chrissy Carter!)

In this brief podcast, we summarize what we’ve learned about happiness and joy this past year from our many amazing guests. Good news! We’re never too old to change and develop new habits that help us cultivate more joy and inspire us to be the best version of ourselves. We wish you a year filled with much health, happiness, and joy; more self-awareness, curiosity, adventure, growth, and wisdom. Remember: you don’t have to make any giant declarations just because it’s the new year! Small actions...

Dec 30, 201922 min

Father John Markey - Finding Mystery in the Holidays

As children, the holidays hold an undeniable sense of magic. As adults, we can lose our sense of that magic in the busyness and obligation of the season. In this special holiday episode of Untangle, we learn that we can uncover the magic and mystery that is there for us all to savor--if we can get quiet enough to listen. This beautiful episode inspires us to hear, see, and taste the magic of the season. It might just change how you think about the holidays! Our guest is Father John Markey, an LG...

Dec 24, 201954 min

Dr. Robert Brooks - The Power of Resilience and Bouncing Back More Easily

Dr. Robert Brooks is a clinical psychologist and author of over 17 books, including the one we discuss in this interview, "The Power of Resilience". He shares some of the characteristics of those who believe we have control over our lives versus those who are quickly overwhelmed by challenges. Hear how gratitude, making a difference, practicing empathy, and turning off the ‘struggle switch’ all lead to more emotional intelligence and the realizaiton that we are the authors of our own lives. Lear...

Dec 16, 201935 min

India Arie - Grammy Award Winning Singer Shares how Music Heals her Soul

India Arie has won 4 Grammy Awards and sold over 14 million records world-wide. She’s from a long line of preachers and musicians, so her music is a blend of poetry, wisdom, and spirituality. Her mission is to spread love, healing, joy, and peace through the power of words and music. At 19 years old, India began writing her own songs as catharsis and, she says, music is still her most important outlet for all the thoughts, feelings, and emotions that are deep inside her sensitive soul. She share...

Dec 02, 201954 min

A Thanksgiving Meditation - Elisha Goldstein - Gratitude and Reflection

From all of us at Untangle, Meditation Studio, and Muse, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! Many of our guests refer to having a gratitude practice as one of the most important tools we can have. We hope this special Gratitude and Reflection meditation helps you take a moment to remember what you’re grateful for and what gives you joy. We wish you much happiness and love throughout all the upcoming holidays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 28, 201912 min

Spring Washam - Finding Strength, Courage and Wisdom in any Moment

Spring Washam is the author of an amazing book called "A Fierce Heart: Finding Strength, Courage and Wisdom in any Moment." She shares her thoughts on how we can emerge from the darkest moments in our lives--and even use our suffering as a catalyst for growth She talks about things like Divine Patience and using humour as a resource for when we’re at our worst. Spring also shares the work she's now doing combining plant-based medicines with meditation in Peru, and how this powerful blend of ayah...

Nov 25, 201942 min

Todd Herman - How Identity Traps Us and How Alter Egos Can Help You Excel

Ever wonder what goes on inside the minds of top performers? By adopting alter egos--and alternate personas--top athletes, musicians, CEOs, and other high-performing individuals unlock a new capacity to excel. We talk to performance expert Todd Herman to learn how you can harness the power of personas for yourself. After recording this episode, our host Ariel Garten used this technique to effortlessly organize her closet and take on a host of better habits! Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Nov 19, 201954 min

Suzann Pileggi - How to Be Happier in your Romantic Relationships

Many of us spend hours in the gym, or reading books on personal growth, or at mindfulness retreats working on getting stronger and healthier physically and emotionally. Then, when it comes to working on our relationships, we 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 ...

Nov 12, 201940 min

Jay Sanguinetti - Enhancing Mindfulness with Technology

Can we accelerate and enhance the benefits of mindfulness with technology? Jay Sanguinetti is a neuroscientist researching non-invasive brain stimulation in order to enhance cognition and well-being. Learn how mindfulness works in your brain and how to apply it in the moment to break negative habits or form positive ones. Listen as we dive inside his head in this episode of Untangle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 05, 20191 hr 5 min

Ben Angel - Finding Your Way to Peak Productivity, Mind, and Body

Ben Angel, author of "Unstoppable, A 90-day Plan to Biohack your Way to Mind and Body Success", shares how his early depression and lack of energy led him to ‘find solutions’ he never imagined would make him feel better. He made it his mission to explore alternatives beyond medicine and ‘self-help.’ His journey paid off! He talks about how you can close the gap between where you are and where you want to be, and shows us how to get fired up and focused with some tools that may have the power to ...

Oct 28, 201947 min

Encore - Natalie Zises - Why We Eat Too Much and How to Change

Natalie Zises is an eating psychology and nutrition coach. She shares that most of us know what we should or shouldn’t be eating, but we struggle with impulse control and changing habits. She helps us understand how we can up level our self awareness and love for ourselves to make better choices for our overall health and wellbeing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 21, 201937 min

Encore - Jim Doty - A Neuroscientist Walks Into a Magic Shop

Jim Doty is a Stanford Neurosurgeon and author of "Into The Magic Shop: A Neurosurgeon's Quest to Discover the Mysteries of the Brain & Secrets of the Heart". He shares his research & life story, from learning mindfulness as a boy, to incredible success as a physician, entrepreneur, & philanthropist working with the Dalai Lama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 14, 201947 min

Garance Dore - A Personal Journey to Rediscover Joy from a Top Style Blogger, Author & Storyteller

Garance Dore is a French photographer, illustrator, storyteller, and Instagram superstar. She’s the author of the New York Times Bestseller "Love Style Life." She speaks truthfully about her challenges with depression and how they've helped her to be more honest and vulnerable. She shares how grateful she is for the more challenging times in her life because they’ve fueled so many positive changes. Her ‘self-discovery cycle’ has led her to redefine herself and to find a new definition of meaning...

Oct 07, 20191 hr 3 min
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