Meet Ariel Garten, neuroscientist and co-founder of Muse, the brain-sensing headband transforming how we approach meditation, focus, and mental wellness. From her early passion for the mind to building one of the most recognized names in neurotechnology, Ariel shares the science behind Muse and how it’s helping people track brain activity, improve habits, and stay calm in a noisy world. This episode explores the intersection of tech, behavior, and mindfulness—and what it means to truly know your own brain.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Muse and Its Founders

01:00 Ariel's Journey into Neuroscience and Meditation

04:16 The Evolution of Wearable Technology and Brain Health

06:48 Insights from Muse Studies and Meditation Benefits

07:47 Challenges in Building a Consistent Meditation Practice

11:30 Strategies for Developing a Meditation Habit

17:10 The Best Times to Meditate and Muse Usage Patterns

19:19 The Evolution of Muse Devices and Future Innovations

24:24 Introduction to Muse S Athena

25:17 Neurofeedback and Brain Training

28:40 Heart Rate Variability and Breathing Exercises

30:27 Teaching vs. Stimulating: The Approach to HRV

32:32 Business Growth and User Engagement

35:33 Challenges in Hardware and Software Development

40:31 The Future of Brain Health Tracking

46:19 Personal Health Routines and Practices

Ariel Garten on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arielgarten/?originalSubdomain=ca