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In this episode of the Red Beard Embodiment Podcast, host Alex Greene welcomes Michael Waite, the mind behind the Brain Shaman podcast. Together, they delve into the current state of virtual and augmented reality technologies, their applications for health and wellness, and where the fields may be headed in the coming years. They also explore how VR and AR can be used for pain management, trauma recovery, cognitive training, and accessing meditative states. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation that connects technology, body, and mind.
Check out Michael's podcast The Brain Shaman: https://www.brainshaman.com/
Watch Apple's introduction of the Vision Pro: https://youtu.be/TX9qSaGXFyg?si=SdTmocDB4CItLXbi
Chapters:
[00:04:27] - Early days of VR & AR 2018
[00:06:26] - VR and Embodiment
[00:07:48] - Today's VR & AR Landscape
[00:10:00] - Consumer VR Options
[00:15:07] - Use of VR in Therapy
[00:19:26] - VR vs AR
[00:25:00] - Eye & Stress Impact
[00:30:53] - VR & Meditation
[00:35:00] - Eye movement and Vision Therapy with VR
[00:53:57] - Integrating VR and Wellness Modalities
[01:05:00] - Michael's VR Faves
By Alex Greene5
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In this episode of the Red Beard Embodiment Podcast, host Alex Greene welcomes Michael Waite, the mind behind the Brain Shaman podcast. Together, they delve into the current state of virtual and augmented reality technologies, their applications for health and wellness, and where the fields may be headed in the coming years. They also explore how VR and AR can be used for pain management, trauma recovery, cognitive training, and accessing meditative states. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation that connects technology, body, and mind.
Check out Michael's podcast The Brain Shaman: https://www.brainshaman.com/
Watch Apple's introduction of the Vision Pro: https://youtu.be/TX9qSaGXFyg?si=SdTmocDB4CItLXbi
Chapters:
[00:04:27] - Early days of VR & AR 2018
[00:06:26] - VR and Embodiment
[00:07:48] - Today's VR & AR Landscape
[00:10:00] - Consumer VR Options
[00:15:07] - Use of VR in Therapy
[00:19:26] - VR vs AR
[00:25:00] - Eye & Stress Impact
[00:30:53] - VR & Meditation
[00:35:00] - Eye movement and Vision Therapy with VR
[00:53:57] - Integrating VR and Wellness Modalities
[01:05:00] - Michael's VR Faves

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