What if we could adopt a simple practice that can build our mental strength and mental health at the same time?

In this conversation, Dr. Ellen Choi joined Dr. Greg to explore the science of mindfulness and its impact on performance and wellbeing. Drawing from her research and personal journey, she explained how mindfulness training can transform error‑prone, reactive habits into compassionate, intentional responses. The conversation covered practical meditation techniques, the neuroscience of attention, and the importance of aligning actions with values to live a meaningful, high‑performance life.

Dr. Choi bridges human physiology, psychological research and practical training. Unlike many mindfulness advocates, she approaches the practice as a scientist and organizational psychologist, rigorously testing its effects on stress, attention, errors and performance in real‑world environments.

Her background as a former commercial real‑estate professional, yoga teacher and meditation coach gives her a unique perspective on how mindfulness can be applied in high‑pressure workplaces.

She teaches that brief, consistent meditation can build mental strength, self‑awareness and compassion, enabling individuals to shift from reactive to responsive modes under pressure. Through her workshops and research she demonstrates that mindfulness is not just a calming practice but a performance‑enhancing skill that develops resilience and clarity.

In this episode, you’ll discover how to use mindfulness to help you notice when your mind is wandering and to gently return your focus to what matters most in your life.

High performers often struggle with stress, perfectionism and knee‑jerk reactions that undermine effectiveness. Dr. Choi shows that mindfulness training can build “legit mental strength”—a combination of self‑awareness, compassion and attentional control—that allows you to stay calm under pressure, learn from your mistakes and align your actions with your deepest values.

Your mind is a powerful tool for you and Dr. Choi can be your trusted guide to help you master it.