Train Your Brain to Improve Sleep, Focus and Productivity: A Conversation with Neuroscientist and Founder of “Muse” Meditation Headbands, Ariel Garten

Rye and Jess sit down with Ariel Garten who is a neuroscientist, mom, former psychotherapist, former fashion designer and co-founder of the highly successful health tech startup, Muse (which tracks your brain activity as you meditate to give you real time feedback)! In this episode, they discuss: -Ariel’s backstory and how she went from fashion designer to neuroscientist and founder of Muse! -The AMAZING and science backed benefits of meditation (including slowing down the aging process!) -How to start a meditation practice as a newbie and the different types of meditation available to us  -What’s happening in the brain when you meditate vs. what happens when you are distracted/ stressed -Muse- the revolutionary meditation headband and how it can improve your meditation practice AND your sleep + the new “digital sleeping pill” -How to get into a deeper, more present meditative state -Hacks to get a better night’s sleep, including thoughts on melatonin && more! CONNECT WITH ARIEL Follow @ariels_musings and @choosemuse Checkout Muse and use code Pod10 for 10% off your meditation headband https://choosemuse.com CONNECT WITH US Shoot us an email! [email protected] Send us a DM! Solo 2.0 Podcast on @SOLO2.0PODCAST Follow Rye on Instagram @ryeburch and Jess @bodyblissbyjess and our family biz @yourhormonebalance!