The FitMind Podcast: Mental Fitness, Neuroscience & Psychology

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Expert insights on the science of mental fitness. Topics include psychology, neuroscience, mental health, mindfulness meditation, productivity, brain technologies, Stoicism, happiness hacking, and more. Liam McClintock, the Founder of FitMind, talks with leaders in their fields, from neuroscientists and psychologists to Buddhist monks and professional athletes. At FitMind, we believe that the next great human frontier is the mind. FitMind combines ancient techniques with western psychology to provide mental fitness training that is taught at Fortune 500 companies, addiction centers, schools, government organizations, and on the FitMind meditation app.Liam McClintock received a B.A. from Yale and worked in finance before traveling to Asia to study meditation full-time. He is currently completing an MS in Applied Neuroscience at King’s College London. Liam is an RYS Certified Yoga & Meditation Instructor and has trained in various meditation styles. He has been featured in Time, Vice, Daily Mail, Cosmopolitan, NBC, and Men’s Health.

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doomscrolling

Excellent podcast, thrilled to see it return

In a digital ecosystem filled with fantastic claims and low quality information, FitMind podcast remains a beacon of clarity and insight. This show rocks, it’s a rational inquiry into some of the most interesting and useful areas of human experience. Expert guests discuss all sorts of findings and experiences relating to meditation and the sciences. If you want fuel + inspiration to establish or reestablish a practice, this is a must stop for western audiences
LindaYogaGirl

Excellent

Really enjoyed your episodes with Bob Roth on TM and the episode on Stoicism. Thank you.
marcogent

Best

This is the best app you can download on the www just give yourself a great gift Thank you Liam for this gift tot he world
KarinaRN

Not updated

I like most of the meditations but they are very short in length and there hasn’t been any new content since 2020
Brandy rhoads

BEST PODCAST BEST APP!!

I love the Fitmind app, it will teach you every style of meditation you can imagine, at every pace, there is something for everyone. The Podcast is also incredibly helpful and inspiring. I have turned so many people on to both. If you enjoy this podcast I highly recommend checking out the Fitmind App. I will use it forever!!!
cerraeh

Right up my alley

Great podcast series and very Sharable.
SAARKÉSH

Good Discussions on Brain, as We “Know” It

The Future of Brain episode came across as too narrow minded & naive about the impact of humanity’s biological & psychological traits like insecurity, deceptive growth & greed, discriminatory tribalism & political nature that have brought us to this highest point of risk to humanity so far, NOT AI algorithms or systems. Furthermore, as long as humans continue to design any control systems including AI as a reflection of the above drivers, the targeted impact will continue to be this planet and all its species particularly future of humanity, as we can witness already…
thefatgroovecat

Good stuff

Good stuff. Keep it up!
mvelasco07

A must-listen!

I recently discovered FitMind and have been consistently impressed by the depth of insights and knowledge shared in each episode. No matter the topic - you’re guaranteed to gain something from the conversations between Liam and his incredible guests. Highly recommend giving it a listen!
Solodwn55

Planetary Conscious Awakening

These lessons have been so helpful with my mental Chakra rising techniques. I love the simplicity they provide for clearer clarity
aspenrhinehart

Love this podcast

Love this podcast. I found it through the fitmind app (which I also love). Very insightful. Love the guests Liam has on.
Chris J Harris

This is the best podcast in existence!

In my personal opinion this is the most insightful podcast out there, it’s very hard to put a realistic value on enlightenment but you do a great job of showing humanity where our focused attention should lie. I am eternally grateful Mr. McClintock, please don’t ever stop making episodes ⭐️
Irish Ricky

Irish Ricky

So deep and fascinating I was able to basically meditate and reach a level while listening to the inquiry and conversation on the podcast
infinitegrowth

Truly a top notch podcast

Great content, fascinating minds and thought-provoking conversations. I love this podcast because of the insight and wisdom I am able to derive from the guests he brings on for the show. I have been an avid meditator for the past seven years and this podcast along with his app (FitMind) are spot on and beyond what most are offering in terms of quality and content. Well done!
cubanita#1

Just started

Came across this podcast and while scrolling topics, the porn episode piqued my interest. So curious to see how the brain processes porn. Not quite what I thought. Where to begin! Oh yes, equating porn to Romans enjoying gladiators getting tortured and killed. Whoa! And from there it goes on and on with extreme examples. Of course no one wants children watching and being influenced. Or young women being raped and filmed. I’m half way through and I still have not heard one word about the brain. Telling me that young men watching prom and following a script in their own lives is simplistic at best. Long before porn hub humans have experimented and explored their bodies and sexuality. That IS. natural. I could go on but why.
Will E Meighkitt

Episode 89

What a wonderful podcast. Great presentation of his work and it’s connection to meditation. Listened twice. Thank you for all of your efforts. Enjoyed and appreciated.
JessCat89

Episode #88

What a delightful episode. Worth a second or even third listen. Both the moderator and guest are humble, relatable, and inspiring.
Fritobaby23

FitMind podcast

Extremely relevant information to improve moment to moment, day to day meaningful living! Liam is the perfect interviewer.
Kathleen@

Enlightening

Super-interesting information with experts in their field.
mary.the.collective.view

Great information

Wonderful educational podcast; specifically love how it is delivered as it inspires some really valuable reflections on all aspects of our health. Much appreciated during these challenging times!
Daniel C Carrollton Texas

My Favorite Podcast…FitMind

I really enjoy FitMind. The guests are really well chosen. In fact, I usually go to some of the Ted Talks and You Tube lectures after I get a particularly interesting or relevant topic. I have learned a lot from Liam’s questions and the guests’ dialogue. This information has helped me to grow spiritually and not just in the meditation realm. Thank you so much! Maybe someday you can have Gary Zukav as a guest. He would be a good one for your show. Thank you again Liam for the good work. It makes my day seem brighter and more productive.
Caro Here

This podcast and the meditation app changed my life

I had practiced some mediation before but it wasn’t until I tried the FitMind app and later on began listening to this podcast that I made a drastic change. I was in a dark place and didn’t have much hope for a better future. It’s now been a year since I began a deep journey of healing, forgiveness, and growth. I love Liam’s approach bringing together Eastern and Western knowledge but with acknowledgment and respect. For a person like me, I feel it wouldn’t have worked otherwise. This podcast has been inspiring, and uplifting. Liam’s voice and personality is the perfect combination of sweetness and straightforward, clear, intelligent communication. I have recommended this podcast and the app to every person I love and wish well. I’m forever grateful.
HSherwood24

Important Topics for Life

To me, the topics discussed by Liam on this podcast are not just powerful and helpful, but highly important for anyone looking for a profound level of growth and freedom in their life. Highly recommended.
Alexa Leeann

Can’t get enough!

Thank you, Liam for these inspiring and educational conversations. I am absorbing as much as I possibly can, great stuff. Subscribed and excited for every episode.
Steve061370

The Stoicism Podcast hit the spot!

I’ve been really into the Fitmind App over the summer as I am on summer vacation - I am a foreign language instructor. So I have been turning inward due to the pandemic. In addition, I’ve also concluded that stoicism and mindfulness practice are extremely congruent and complimentary. I highly recommend combining the two approaches. Great podcast.
yaf11

Great podcast!

I love this podcast! There’s so much valuable information. Definitely doing the important work of inviting people to learn about and incorporate mindfulness their lives.
Farfenoogle

A great daily dose of insight

This is the first podcast I’ve subscribed to. I found it from the FitMind App which a therapist recommended—and I love both. The exploration and discovery of meditation methods and other head health—the how and why—a nice blend of practice and education. Insightful interviews/discussions that get my thoughts rolling in good directions. Thanks Liam and staff!
Best Pod Cast i know of.

Life changing

I was slow to get on the pod cast train of information exchange. This pod cast however, has had a real impact on my life. Amazing guest and amazing conversation.
engwer1275

10/10 love this podcast

Inspiring!! Thankful!! Grateful!! Powerful!!
brizzo182

Empowering

Over the past year the FitMind app and podcast have helped me discover and develop skills that have dramatically improved how I respond to my thoughts. This has led to better relationships with my family, my coworkers and myself. I can’t thank you enough Liam! You are helping me create a much better future for myself and those around me.
bla:p

Awesome podcasts!

Great job Liam, your podcasts are literally mind blowing to me! Keep up the great work!!
RTrailrnnr

Love this Podcast

Liam is a great interviewer. I love this show, the scientific approach, and that I learn something in every episode. Thanks for your hard work and passion on this subject. Keep up the great work!
Rory112

Very informative. Must hear.

Excellent I have read about Taoism but this opened new doors.
Blumarea

Science with an esoteric leaning

Absolutely value the material in this podcast and associated app. As a scientist, a marine ecologist, and yogini, I find the topics Liam addresses blends the esoteric elements with current science. Given the majority of intellectual males, it appears that there a a lack of females in neuroscience.
Jimmy45643

Lots of interesting guests and great questions asked

Interviewer seems well studied on his guests and the general fields of their expertise, so he manages the conversation well and is able to pull out a lot of useful information.
Dondrup01

Disappointing

Light on facts.
Amoremundo

Fitmind - broad and deep

Really great and inspiring interviews. Thank you.
SyncXer

Chaos

Thank you for creating this podcast. At a time of chaos I subscribed and listened to 5 shows today ending with the episode on Jiro Taylor. I can’t express how this podcast has, at a terrible time, given me a new perspective. Absolutely amazing insight into changing our lives and living better.
mommamia 12

Music

It’s a little difficult to hear the description of the content in the beginning of the show with the music playing.
Meadeja

Praises and an inquiry

First I would like to say that I love theses podcasts. Every guest that’s been brought on (that I’ve listened to, at least) has been engaging and informative. Liam is a great host and there never seems to be a lull in the conversation. Keep them coming! My inquiry is if you have intent or interest in bringing in someone who focuses on music and meditation. Both in listening to music as a medium for meditation, and how meditation for musicians can help to improve our ability to just play and not think. I’m a Berklee graduate and while I would say I’m a competent pianist/guitarist/singer, I always feel held back by my own brain. Whether I go on a mental tangent where I’m eventually not even in the song I’m playing, thinking about what I’m going to do next to where I’ve lost connection with what I’m actually doing right there, or obsessing over that slip-up a few measures back. Do you have future plans for this line of thought, or would you consider this? Either way, I’m a huge fan of your program and podcasts.
csbodhi

Thank you Liam

I have learned so much, the variety of speaker is great. So glad I found your podcast
LAL1951

Always learn something!

I love this podcast. I have a strong interest in the broad topic and am always happy to listen and learn. Thank you!
Messiahsez

Excellent

Just great. Well done important topics.
Slabster

Love It

So glad I found this podcast in a time of disruption, helplessness, frustration, anger and . . . thankfulness for the caring/giving people in our communities everywhere.
CBB63773

The best podcast I know of for mindfulness

Liam has amazing guests on and asks them very insightful questions. I’ve learned a lot about various meditation practices just through this show. Highly recommend!
ErinEn12

Grateful To Have Found This!

I deeply enjoyed listening to this podcast! Liam’s intellectual curiosity and ability to make the material relatable to the listener’s everyday life creates such a beautiful balance. It’s thought provoking and leaves the listener with truly valuable information on how better their life. Excited to continue listening and share with others. Thanks so much!
jazzlan

Slow down

The content is good but you need to slow down, seemed like you are racing through.
EmRWolford

FitMind :)

This podcast is always very thought provoking and challenges me to think differently and deeper about things I encounter in every day life. I always look forward to a new episode!
Sunweiying

Guests Keep Getting Better

Hearing from pioneers in the meditative field makes this podcast intellectually captivating. Just when you thought the last podcast couldn’t be outdone, Liam brings out another rock star guest.
benc91

Awesome Podcast!

Love this podcast and love the guests that are brought on. Points are validated with data (backed by science) and this is a must subscribe if you a fan of meditation.