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Flow Research Collective Radio is a podcast dedicated to helping you unlock the upper edge of your potential. Join New York Times bestselling author Steven Kotler and Co-Founder of the Flow Research Collective, Rian Doris as they attempt to decode the science of peak performance and flow with world leading experts on the topic.
Kotler is the author of thirteen bestselling books including Bold, Abundance, Rise of Superman and Stealing Fire. His work has been translated into over 40 languages and appeared in over 100 publications, including The New York Times, Atlantic Monthly, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Wired and TIME.
The Flow Research Collective is focused on researching the neuroscience of flow states and training individuals and organizations to harness the power of flow so they can achieve more, faster. Research partners include institutions like USC, Imperial College London and Stanford University and clients include organizations like Accenture, Google and JP Morgan.
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Action Sports for a Better Aging Experience
TODAY´S EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE FLOW RESEARCH COLLECTIVE
Are you an entrepreneur, a leader, or a knowledge worker, who wants to harness the power of flow so you can get more done in less time with greater ease and accomplish your boldest professional goals faster? If you´ve answered this question with “hell yes” then our peak-performance training Zero to Dangerous may be a good fit for you. If this sounds interesting to you all you need to do is click the link below right now, pop in your application and one of our team members will be in touch with you very soon.
https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/zero-to-dangerous/overview?utm_source=social&utm_medium=pod&utm_campaign=better-aging-experience-podcast
ABOUT THE GUEST:
In this episode of Flow Research Collective Podcast, we have a fascinating conversation with Paul Austin, the founder and CEO of Third Wave, a platform that educates people on the benefits of microdosing psychedelics. Paul is joined by Steven Kotler, the executive director of Flow Research Collective, and a bestselling author and human performance expert.
They talk about how to use flow states and psychedelics to enhance your creativity, wisdom, and well-being, especially as you age. They also discuss the framework of adult development, the historical context of flow, and the role of action sports in aging.
You don’t want to miss this episode!
ABOUT THE EPISODE:
In this episode, you will learn about:
00:00 Intro
03:05 The Motivation Behind Gnar Country
11:03 The Framework of Adult Development
17:47 Decoding Flow from Theory to Practice
23:20 The Historical Context of Flow
32:54 Altered States, Altered Traits
39:05 Unlocking Wisdom and Creativity in Aging
55:14 Action Sports and Aging
59:01 Diverse Paths to Lifelong Flow
RESOURCES
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulaustin3w/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-f-austin/
Website: https://www.paulaustin.co/
Flow Research Collective’s Social Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flowresearchcollective
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flowresearchcollective
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowresearchcollective
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@achieveflow
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RiseofSuperman
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thefrc_official
Website: https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flow-research-collective-radio/id1520229508Spotify podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RQY0d5rdlEiinHEtfWy6A
Steven Kotler, the founder and executive director of the Flow Research Collective, is one of the world’s leading experts on human peak performance. He is an award-winning journalist and an author with over ten bestselling books.
Some of his works include: The Art of Impossible, The Future is Faster Than You Think, The Rise of Superman, Stealing Fire, and so much more! Look out for his latest upcoming book, Gnar Country: Growing Old, Staying Rad, where he debunks the old myths about aging and how you can boost your longevity through flow! -
The Blueprint to 500% More Productivity
TODAY´S EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE FLOW RESEARCH COLLECTIVE
Are you an entrepreneur, a leader, or a knowledge worker, who wants to harness the power of flow so you can get more done in less time with greater ease and accomplish your boldest professional goals faster? If you´ve answered this question with “hell yes” then our peak-performance training Zero to Dangerous may be a good fit for you. If this sounds interesting to you all you need to do is click the link below right now, pop in your application and one of our team members will be in touch with you very soon.https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/zero-to-dangerous/overview
ABOUT THE GUEST:
Steven Kotler is a New York Times bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and peak performance expert. Today, he joins Angela Foster, the host of High Performance Health Podcast and creator of BioSyncing, Biohacking High Performance For Women.
In this episode of the Flow Research Collective Podcast, Steven Kotler and Angela Foster discuss the science of flow and how you can use it to boost your productivity. They talk about the four states of flow, how to avoid too much grit, and the importance of sleep and active recovery. They also discuss Steven's views on nootropics.
This episode is for anyone who wants to learn how to boost their productivity. It is especially relevant for entrepreneurs, business leaders, and anyone who wants to get more done in less time. Tune in now and discover the blueprint for 500% more productivity!
ABOUT THE EPISODE:
In this episode, you will learn about:
00:00 Intro
02:10 Putting the theory to test
06:38 Key to 500% More Productivity
09:35 These show up when in Flow
14:06 The 4 State Cycle of Flow
26:34 Why we need to avoid too much grit
34:51 Optimizing Work & Exercise for Maximum Productivity
41:30 Embracing Micro Flow and Navigating Self-Expectation
49:23 Importance of Sleep and Active Recovery
55:14 Steven's views about Nootropics
RESOURCES
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AngelaFosterPerformance/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelasfoster/?hl=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ygt0Kro_Mqax2nLtz-yqQ
Website https://angelafosterperformance.com/
Flow Research Collective’s Social Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flowresearchcollective
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flowresearchcollective
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowresearchcollective
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@achieveflow
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RiseofSuperman
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thefrc_official
Website: https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flow-research-collective-radio/id1520229508Spotify podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RQY0d5rdlEiinHEtfWy6A
Steven Kotler, the founder and executive director of the Flow Research Collective, is one of the world’s leading experts on human peak performance. He is an award-winning journalist and an author with over ten bestselling books.
Some of his works include: The Art of Impossible, The Future is Faster Than You Think, The Rise of Superman, Stealing Fire, and so much more! Look out for his latest upcoming book, Gnar Country: Growing Old, Staying Rad, where he debunks the old myths about aging and how you can boost your longevity through flow! -
Finding Flow Through Passion & Purpose
TODAY´S EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE FLOW RESEARCH COLLECTIVE
Are you an entrepreneur, a leader, or a knowledge worker, who wants to harness the power of flow so you can get more done in less time with greater ease and accomplish your boldest professional goals faster? If you´ve answered this question with “hell yes” then our peak-performance training Zero to Dangerous may be a good fit for you. If this sounds interesting to you all you need to do is click the link below right now, pop in your application and one of our team members will be in touch with you very soon.https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/zero-to-dangerous/overview
ABOUT THE GUEST:
Steven Kotler is a bestselling author, a renowned journalist who has won many awards, the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective, and a peak human performance expert. He is joined by André Duqum, the host of the Know Thyself podcast, which is dedicated to helping people on their spiritual journey, reducing human suffering, and offering practical advice for living a free and fulfilling life.
In this episode, they discuss how to achieve flow. They talk about how passion and purpose can guide us to flow, how to manage self-expectations and the difference between microflow and macro flow. Steven also shares some helpful tips to get into flow more easily and the possibilities of group flow, where teams can work together in harmony and creativity. He also shares his opinion on how the mystical macro flow happens. Tune in now and learn new insights about the elusive flow state.
ABOUT THE EPISODE:
In this episode, you will learn about:
(00:00) Intro
(03:25) Flow and Meditative State
(08:38) Defining Flow State
(10:12) Effective Ways of Triggering Flow
(18:22) Achieve Flow Through Passion and Purpose
(26:32) Passion and Purpose Misconceptions
(33:23) When Work Turns to Play
(36:56) Grit is a Recipe For Burnout
(40:26) Flow Starts With Struggle
(44:01) Managing Self-Expectations
(51:17) Microflow vs. Macro Flow
(57:11) Four Stages of Flow
(59:35) Helpful Tips to Get Into Flow
(01:08:11) Positive Psychology Basics
(01:15:27) Group Flow Possibilities
(01:18:36) How Macro Flow Happens
RESOURCES
Website: https://bio.site/andreduqum
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@andreduqum?lang=en
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/?hl=en
Podcast: https://www.knowthyself.one/
Flow Research Collective’s Social Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flowresearchcollective
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flowresearchcollective
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowresearchcollective
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@achieveflow
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RiseofSuperman
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thefrc_official
Website: https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flow-research-collective-radio/id1520229508Spotify podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RQY0d5rdlEiinHEtfWy6A
Steven Kotler, the founder and executive director of the Flow Research Collective, is one of the world’s leading experts on human peak performance. He is an award-winning journalist and an author with over ten bestselling books.
Some of his works include: The Art of Impossible, The Future is Faster Than You Think, The Rise of Superman, Stealing Fire, and so much more! Look out for his latest upcoming book, Gnar Country: Growing Old, Staying Rad, where he debunks the old myths about aging and how you can boost your longevity through flow! -
Retaining Physical Abilities Late in Life
TODAY´S EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE FLOW RESEARCH COLLECTIVE
Are you an entrepreneur, a leader, or a knowledge worker, who wants to harness the power of flow so you can get more done in less time with greater ease and accomplish your boldest professional goals faster? If you´ve answered this question with “hell yes” then our peak-performance training Zero to Dangerous may be a good fit for you. If this sounds interesting to you all you need to do is click the link below right now, pop in your application and one of our team members will be in touch with you very soon.
https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/zero-to-dangerous/overview
ABOUT THE GUEST:
Steven Kotler, a distinguished journalist and New York Times bestselling author, joins the dynamic Christopher Lochhead, a marketing coach and CEO. Kotler is the Executive Director of the prestigious Flow Research Collective, while Lochhead is a co-founding partner of Play Bigger Advisors, a category designer, and a keynote speaker. Both are passionate about their pursuits, with Kotler being a ski and surf enthusiast and Lochhead being a ski and surf bum.
In this episode, Steven Kotler discusses the two ways to neuroprotect the brain against decline, as well as how we can retain 70% of our fitness even later in life. He also emphasizes that peak performance training is based on neurobiology, not on personality.
ABOUT THE EPISODE:
In this episode, you will learn about:
00:00 Intro
06:04 Punk Rock Approach to Aging
19:50 Reject the Premise of Decline in Aging
43:45 The Willingness to Humble One's Self
53:35 Exploring The Possibility of Human Potential
RESOURCES
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherlochhead/
Podcast: https://lochhead.com/podcasts/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lochhead/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lochhead?lang=en
Flow Research Collective’s Social Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flowresearchcollective
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flowresearchcollective
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowresearchcollective
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@achieveflow
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RiseofSuperman
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thefrc_official
Website: https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flow-research-collective-radio/id1520229508Spotify podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RQY0d5rdlEiinHEtfWy6A
Steven Kotler, the founder and executive director of the Flow Research Collective, is one of the world’s leading experts on human peak performance. He is an award-winning journalist and an author with over ten bestselling books.
Some of his works include: The Art of Impossible, The Future is Faster Than You Think, The Rise of Superman, Stealing Fire, and so much more! Look out for his latest upcoming book, Gnar Country: Growing Old, Staying Rad, where he debunks the old myths about aging and how you can boost your longevity through flow! -
Achieve Extraordinary Things with Flow
TODAY´S EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE FLOW RESEARCH COLLECTIVE
Are you an entrepreneur, a leader, or a knowledge worker, who wants to harness the power of flow so you can get more done in less time with greater ease and accomplish your boldest professional goals faster? If you´ve answered this question with “hell yes” then our peak-performance training Zero to Dangerous may be a good fit for you. If this sounds interesting to you all you need to do is click the link below right now, pop in your application and one of our team members will be in touch with you very soon.https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/zero-to-dangerous/overview
ABOUT THE GUEST:
Join the acclaimed author, journalist, and flow expert Steven Kotler, whose books have topped the New York Times bestseller list and who leads the prestigious Flow Research Collective. He is joined by the extraordinary Justin Stenstrom, a master of alternative medicine, a speaker, and the bestselling author of Elite Mind. Justin is also the chief editor of EliteManMagazine.com, the founder of Elite Life Nutrition, and the host of the Elite Man Podcast.
In this episode, Steven Kotler shares his insights on how to tap into the power of flow, the neurobiology of optimal states, the benefits of play, the secrets of aging well, and the importance of having a mission in life. Whether you are an athlete, an entrepreneur, a creative, or just someone who wants to live better, this episode will give you practical tips and tools on how to train your brain for flow and avoid the pitfalls that can prevent you from reaching your full potential.
Tune in and discover how to unleash your inner gnar!
ABOUT THE EPISODE:
In this episode, you will learn about:
00:00 Intro
02:24 Curiosity that led to Gnar Country
08:00 Understanding Flow Triggers and Optimal States
14:03 The Neurobiology of Peak Performance
21:51 The 3 Levels of Happiness
27:07 The Benefits of Play for Our Overall Well-Being
35:00 Aging with a Positive Mindset
39:43 The Best Protections Against Cognitive Decline
50:08 Retirement Doesn't Have to Be the Death of Your Brain
52:22 Why You Need a Mission in Life
55:25 How to Train Your Brain for Flow
01:04:01 How to Enter Flow and Avoid the Pitfalls
RESOURCES
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinstenstrom/
Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/JustinStenstrom/?_rdc=1&_rdr
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinstenstrom/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKVPwlz5LY2FyB9rXzzzRHw
Website: http://justinstenstrom.com/
Flow Research Collective’s Social Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flowresearchcollective
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flowresearchcollective
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowresearchcollective
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@achieveflow
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RiseofSuperman
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thefrc_official
Website: https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flow-research-collective-radio/id1520229508Spotify podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RQY0d5rdlEiinHEtfWy6A
Steven Kotler, the founder and executive director of the Flow Research Collective, is one of the world’s leading experts on human peak performance. He is an award-winning journalist and an author with over ten bestselling books.
Some of his works include: The Art of Impossible, The Future is Faster Than You Think, The Rise of Superman, Stealing Fire, and so much more! Look out for his latest upcoming book, Gnar Country: Growing Old, Staying Rad, where he debunks the old myths about aging and how you can boost your longevity through flow! -
How To Age With Fulfillment
TODAY´S EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE FLOW RESEARCH COLLECTIVE
Are you an entrepreneur, a leader, or a knowledge worker, who wants to harness the power of flow so you can get more done in less time with greater ease and accomplish your boldest professional goals faster? If you´ve answered this question with “hell yes” then our peak-performance training Zero to Dangerous may be a good fit for you. If this sounds interesting to you all you need to do is click the link below right now, pop in your application and one of our team members will be in touch with you very soon.https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/zero-to-dangerous/overview
ABOUT THE GUEST:
Steven Kotler, the renowned New York Times bestselling author, distinguished journalist, and Executive Director of the esteemed Flow Research Collective, teams up with the visionary journalist and co-Director of All Conditions Media, Matt Barr, the inspirational creator of Looking Sideways Action Sports podcast.
In this episode, Steven Kotler delves into the fascinating concept of his most recent book, Gnar Country and how it serves as a framework for rewriting the rules of aging. He explores the idea of growing up and learning through flow, shedding light on the impact of risk aversion, fear, and stress on the brain. Discover the key to achieving exceptional results through motivation and the practical applications of triggers for peak performance. Steven shares insights on how to cultivate a trainable path to peak performance and fulfillment, leveraging motivation and flow for continuous progress.
Tune in as he unravels the secrets to unlocking human potential and achieving remarkable outcomes in various aspects of life.
ABOUT THE EPISODE:
In this episode, you will learn about:
(00:00) Intro
(04:11) Core Idea Behind Gnar Country
(07:38) Rewriting the Rules of Aging
(15:18) Growing Up and Learning Through Flow
(23:54) The Impact of Risk Aversion, Fear, and Stress on the Brain
(35:37) The Key to Exceptional Results through Motivation
(40:29) Triggers and Applications for Peak Performance
(52:24) A Trainable Path to Peak Performance and Fulfillment
(59:43) Leveraging Motivation and Flow for Continuous Progress
RESOURCES
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-barr-090b1516/
Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/wearelookingsideways/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/welooksideways/
Podcast: https://lookingsideways.substack.com/podcast
Flow Research Collective’s Social Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flowresearchcollective
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flowresearchcollective
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowresearchcollective
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@achieveflow
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RiseofSuperman
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thefrc_official
Website: https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flow-research-collective-radio/id1520229508Spotify podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RQY0d5rdlEiinHEtfWy6A
Steven Kotler, the founder and executive director of the Flow Research Collective, is one of the world’s leading experts on human peak performance. He is an award-winning journalist and an author with over ten bestselling books.
Some of his works include: The Art of Impossible, The Future is Faster Than You Think, The Rise of Superman, Stealing Fire, and so much more! Look out for his latest upcoming book, Gnar Country: Growing Old, Staying Rad, where he debunks the old myths about aging and how you can boost your longevity through flow!
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This podcast is gonna be BIG!
Great content so far... earned the subscription very quickly! The host is fantastic at clarifying the technical stuff to make it understandable and practical! It’s so useful to hear from the people leading the way on flow research and training
The best Podcast on Flow
Have been looking forward to this launch for ages. It did not disappoint!