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July 28, 2025 41 mins
In this episode of the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast, Sean Fargo speaks with Ariel Garten—neuroscientist, innovator, and co-founder of Muse, the brain-sensing meditation device. Blending neuroscience, mindfulness, and entrepreneurship, Ariel offers a unique perspective on how we can train the mind to become more aware, focused, and resilient. She shares the science behind brainwave activity in meditation, the difference between concentration and mindfulness, and how real-time feedback can deepen self-awareness. Together, Ariel and Sean explore the intersection of technology and mindfulness and how tools like Muse can support practitioners and teachers in cultivating consistency and insight. CHAPTERS 00:00 — Intro01:52 — What Muse Measures in the Brain05:20 — Concentration vs. Mindfulness09:45 — How Biofeedback Deepens Practice13:18 — Brainwave States in Meditation16:40 — Why Real-Time Feedback Matters20:33 — The Role of Self-Compassion24:09 — Using Muse Without Judgment28:01 — Tech + Mindfulness for Behavior Change32:16 — Insights from Data-Driven Practice36:44 — Ariel’s Vision for the Future of Muse40:00 — Closing Reflections & Where to Learn More 💡 Learn more about Ariel's work Muse - https://www.ChooseMuse.com/Mindfulness LinkedIn Instagram 🧘 Ready to teach mindfulness with more depth, safety, and real-world care? Join Sean Fargo’s Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program for trauma-informed training, live mentorship, and a global community of mindfulness professionals. 👉 Enroll or learn more: 🔗 ⁠mindfulnessexercises.com/certify⁠ Enjoyed this episode? ⭐ Leave us a review and share how mindfulness enhances your personal or professional practice! 🔗 Join our community to connect with other mindfulness professionals: Mindfulness Exercises Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mindfulnessexercises.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect Community for Mindfulness Teachers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mindfulnessexercises.com/connect-mindfulness-community⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Mindfulness.Exercises⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mindfulness Exercises⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Exercising Mindfulness⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 Explore more guided meditations and mindfulness resources at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mindfulness Exercises⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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