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#165: 🎙️ INTERVIEW | Training Your Brain with Neurofeedback Pioneer Ariel Garten on Focus, Sleep & Brain Optimization
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- Nina’s Notes Podcast
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- Jan 21, 2026
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What if you could actually see your brain activity in real-time and learn to control it like adjusting a thermostat? In this episode, Nina sits down with Ariel Garten, neuroscientist and founder of Muse, for a deep dive into how neurofeedback technology is revolutionizing the way we train our brains. From her early work making buildings light up with brainwaves at the 2010 Winter Olympics to creating a headband used by half a million people worldwide, Ariel reveals how accessible brain training has become. This isn’t science fiction, it’s neuroscience made practical. Ariel explains how three to five minutes of daily brain training can improve focus, enhance sleep quality by 20%, and even help you fall asleep 55% faster. You’ll discover what your brain really looks like during sleep, why most of us aren’t getting “textbook” sleep, and how emerging technologies like deep sleep stimulation could change how we age. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Muse and Neuroscience 01:50 The Journey of Muse: From Concept to Reality 04:29 User Experience: Feedback and Interaction with Muse 06:54 Training the Brain: Techniques and Processes 09:44 Understanding Calmness: EEG Insights and Metacognition 12:12 Evolution of Use Cases: Meditation to Sleep Optimization 14:52 The Muse S: Enhancing Sleep Quality 17:35 The Complexity of Sleep: Insights from EEG Studies 22:10 Transforming Sleep Through Mindfulness 24:33 Understanding Calmness and Anxiety 26:06 Enhancing Focus and Productivity 27:52 The Role of Muse in Daily Life 29:19 Exploring ADHD and Focus 31:30 The Future of Brain Diagnostics 34:01 Innovations in Brain Measurement 36:34 The Limits of Brain Training 39:30 Best Practices for Brain Training CONNECT WITH ARIEL GARTEN Website: https://choosemuse.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.c…