439 | Training Your Brain to Improve Sleep, Reduce Pain & Maximize Performance with Neuroscientist, Ariel Garten

In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, Doc Jen and Doctor Dom, both Doctors of Physical Therapy chat with neuroscientist Ariel Garten, co-founder of Muse. Together, they explore how brainwave-sensing technology can make meditation more effective, support stress reduction, and improve sleep and pain management. Ariel shares practical tips for building healthy habits, explains the science behind meditation and brain health, and highlights Muse’s research-backed benefits for women’s wellness, including how it can improve sleep quality. The conversation is both empowering and approachable, offering actionable insights for women seeking to enhance their mental and physical well-being through mindful routines and innovative tools that can also help improve sleep.

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What You'll Learn from Ariel:

04:44 Ariel explains brainwaves, how they’re measured, and their significance in understanding brain activity.

06:59 Discussion on how brainwave patterns relate to anxiety, depression, and brain region activity.

09:35 How meditation and technology like Muse can influence brainwaves for better sleep and focus.

11:57 Evidence for meditation’s benefits, optimal durations, and Mayo Clinic...

For full show notes and resources visit https://jen.health/podcast/439

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