The Competitive Edge

Ariel Garten is a neuroscientist, psychotherapist, entrepreneur, co-founder and Chief Evangelist at Muse. The pioneering brain-sensing headband that's transforming how we approach mental fitness. As someone at the forefront of consumer neurotechnology since launching the first Muse device commercially in 2014, Ariel is uniquely positioned to reveal how brain monitoring tools are revolutionizing our ability to train, measure, and improve our mental capabilities. In our fascinating conversation, Ariel shared her vision of a world where mental fitness becomes as quantifiable, accessible, and respected as physical fitness. This isn't just about meditation anymore. It's about creating a comprehensive approach to brain health and performance that's backed by science and accessible to everyone. For full show notes: https://blog.scottbritton.me/s/evolutionfm-podcast (00:00) Introduction to Muse and Neurofeedback (02:57) The Science Behind Meditation and EEG (05:57) Exploring Different Meditation Styles (09:06) The Ro