Train Your Brain: Neuroscience, Meditation and the Power of Neurofeedback | Ariel Garten
Train Your Brain: Neuroscience, Meditation and the Power of Neurofeedback | Ariel Garten  
Podcast: Beyond Blind Blaming
Published On: Tue Mar 17 2026
Description: What if your mind’s greatest obstacles aren’t real threats, but runaway thoughts you never chose? And what if reclaiming your focus could rewire your life?Neuroscientist and entrepreneur Ariel Garten has spent decades translating the mysteries of the brain into practical tools for calm, focus, and well-being. As co-founder of Muse, the pioneering brain-sensing headband, she’s at the intersection of neuroscience, mindfulness, and technology, helping hundreds of thousands train their minds, rather than be controlled by them.Ariel joins Kevin St. Clergy to unpack why meditation works, how real-time neurofeedback demystifies calm, and practical ways to stop blind blaming and start training your brain for resilience and peace.In this episode, Kevin and Ariel will discuss:(00:00) Introduction(03:40) Creating Muse for meditation(07:58) Sleep tips, caffeine and mindfulness(10:12) Amygdala scanning for real or imaginary danger(14:18) How phone-free nights improve sleep(19:23) Meditation breakthroughs with Muse(25:48) Meditation meets wearable technology(27:52) Prioritize what matters(33:05) Shifting from a fixed mindset(33:45) Embracing change and adaptability(37:57) Electrical signals in the bodyAriel Garten is a neuroscientist, psychotherapist, and tech entrepreneur best known as the co-founder of Muse, the brain-sensing headband that brings real-time meditation feedback to millions. Blending science, design, and mindfulness, she helps people train their brains, improve focus, and build healthier relationships with stress and performance.Connect with Ariel:Muse: https://choosemuse.com/Ariel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ariels_musings/ Resources Mentioned:Atomic Habits by James Clear: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0735211299How to Change by Katy Milkman: https://www.amazon.com/dp/059308375X/The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg: https://www.amazon.com/dp/081298160X From Stuck to Breakthrough:Ready to break free from what’s holding you back? Join the From Stuck to Breakthrough challenge.This FREE, five-day live experience will help you uncover hidden solutions to your toughest challenges—whether it’s in your business, health, wealth, or relationships.Sign up today at blindblaming.com.