The Natural State with Dr. Anthony Gustin

129: Steven Kotler - Achieving Flow State and The Science Behind It


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If you’ve ever wondered about flow state, including how to get there and the science behind it, Steven Kotler, also known as The Flow Guy, has the answers you’ve been looking for.

Steven’s a best-selling author who has written several great books, many of which are focused on flow, and he’s here to share his incredible knowledge on the topic in this podcast episode.

Steven and Dr. Anthony Gustin discuss topics ranging from what is flow, what are the perks of being in this state, whether or not anyone can achieve it, and what you can do to trigger a flow state.

They also dive into the evolutionary aspect of flow state, how it affects your brain chemistry, and what you can do if you’re dealing with a crisis or you’re in a normal state and trying to tap into flow.

They also touch on how flow states affect type A personalities, how Steven approaches flow in his own life, and the difference between macro and micro flow states.

On top of being a New York Times best-selling author, Steven Kotler is an award-winning journalist and leading expert on human performance.

He’s written thirteen books, nine of which became best-sellers, and he’s been nominated for two Pulitzer Prizes.

He’s also appeared in over 100 publications and he’s now the co-host of the podcast the Flow Research Collective.

To say Steven knows a thing or two about flow state would be an understatement -- he truly is an expert in the field.

Tune into the episode now to learn everything there is to know about flow state, including the research behind it.

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