The 10-Minute Habit That Reverses Brain Aging & Helps You Sleep Like a Teen with Ariel Garten

Ariel Garten explores the transformative potential of neurofeedback for stress reduction, sleep improvement, and brain health. Ariel, a neuroscientist, fashion designer turned entrepreneur, and co-founder of Muse, discusses how meditation and the Muse brain-sensing headband can be game-changers for women navigating midlife challenges such as stress, anxiety, and sleep issues. Learn about the aging brain, the ruminating inner voice, sleep stages, and the benefits of both short and longer meditation practices. Go to https://choosemuse.com/better and use code BETTER for 15% off. Episode Overview (timestamps are approximate): (0:00) Intro/Teaser (4:00) The Benefits of Regular Meditation (16:00) Exploring Meditation and Self-Discovery (25:00) Real-Time Brain Health Meditation Technology (38:00) Embracing Sleep, Overcoming Anxiety (45:00) Understanding Brain Waves and Meditation (48:00) Enhancing Brain Health Through Neurofeedback (52:00) Understanding Sleep Cycles and Timing (1:04:00) Optimal Meditation Duration and Benefits (1:08:00) Meditation's Impact on Brain Health (1:15:00) BONUS: After-Party with Dr. Stephanie Resources mentioned in this episode can be found at https://drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/ep442 A huge thanks to our sponsors: CAROL BIKE - AI-driven CAROL Bike gives personalized cardio workouts in just 5 minutes! Save $100 with code BETTER at https://carolbike.com. APOLLO - The Apollo wearable supports energy, focus, relaxation, and sleep by syncing with your rhythms. Go to https://apolloneuro.com/better to check it out and use code BETTER to receive $60 off your purchase. TIMELINE - As perimenopausal women, we know we are in a fight against time to preserve our muscle strength and endurance, plus our recovery needs are greater. That's why you save 20% at https://timelinenutrition.com/better with code BETTER. TROSCRIPTIONS - There’s a completely new way to optimize your health. Give it a try at https://troscriptions.com/BETTER or enter BETTER at checkout for 10% off your first order. LMNT - Rehydrate with the perfect mix of sodium, potassium, and magnesium. **************************** P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you: Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife. Build Muscle: LIFT — My progressive strength training program designed for women in midlife. Form-focused, joint-friendly, and built for real results. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company.