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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.

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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.

    Peak Collaboration: Team Flow with Dr. Jef J. J. van den Hout

    Peak Collaboration: Team Flow with Dr. Jef J. J. van den Hout

    This episode of the Flow Radio podcast features Dr. Jef J. J. Van den Hout, associate researcher at the Eindhoven University of Technology and the Erasmus University Rotterdam, the founder of Flow Concepts, and one of the world’s foremost experts on flow in teams. Dr. van den Hout joins Flow Research Collective Chief of Staff Ryan Wickes and Chief Science officer Dr. Michael Mannino to talk about how leaders and teams can spark flow and optimize collaboration in the workplace.



    In This Episode:

    0:00 Introduction

    01:28 Team Flow vs. Individual Flow

    04:19 The Importance of Mutual Accountability

    10:12 The Role of Context in Team Flow

    15:36 The Default Mode Network in Team Flow

    19:39 Facilitating Team Flow Conversations

    22:27 Barriers to Team Flow

    27:58 The Impact of Team Flow on Individual Happiness

    35:05 Constructive Criticism and Team Flow

    42:07 The Flow Cycle in Individual and Team Flow

    43:52 The Future of Team Flow Research



    About The Guest:

    Dr. Jef van den Hout, PDEng, has earned his Ph.D. with a focus on understanding and measuring team flow. He applies this knowledge to enhance team performance in professional settings. As the creator of Flow Concepts, Jef leads efforts to simplify complex team interactions and foster exceptional outcomes.



    He’s an associate researcher with the Eindhoven University of Technology and the Erasmus University Rotterdam. His research spans several key areas: flow, team flow, optimal collaboration, sustainable performance, and challenge-based learning environments such as innovation ecosystems and professional learning communities.



    Jef is driven by a clear mission: to connect scientific research with real-world practice.

    He shares, “I find it fascinating to unravel climates for optimal collaboration and moments of team flow. Especially, if the ambitions could lead to something just beautiful, something unusually good, or something completely innovative! ”



    Episode Resources:

    Website: https://flowconcepts.nl/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jefvandenhout/

    X: https://twitter.com/jefvandenhout

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jef.vandenhout



    Flow Radio Is Presented By 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 the answer is yes, then our peak-performance training Zero To Dangerous may be a good fit for you.



    Flow Research Collective is a leading neuroscience research and training company. If you’re interested in learning the science-backed techniques we used to train top executives at Facebook, Audi and even the Navy SEALs, click the link here: ⁠https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/zero-to-dangerous/overview⁠



    Follow Flow Research Collective:

    YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@flowresearchcollective⁠

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    LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/flowresearchcollective⁠

    X: ⁠https://twitter.com/thefrc_official⁠

    Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/flowresearchcollective⁠

    Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6RQY0d5rdlEiinHEtfWy6A⁠

    Website: ⁠https://www.flowresearchcollective.com⁠



    Flow Research Collective was founded by Steven Kotler, one of the world’s leading experts on human peak performance. He is an award-winning journalist and author with over ten bestselling books.

    • 1 hr 3 min
    From Beginner to Finisher: Cultivating Commitment with Nate Checketts

    From Beginner to Finisher: Cultivating Commitment with Nate Checketts

    This episode of Flow Radio features Nate Checketts, CEO and co-founder of the premium men’s activewear company, Rhone. A lifelong entrepreneur who founded four companies before turning 30, Checketts spoke with the Flow Research Collective about what it takes to show up and follow through for your family, your community, and your wildest professional goals. The crew also discusses how to create opportunities for flow to fulfill a full slate of ambitions.



    In This Episode:

    0:00 Introduction

    04:41 Community Building and Resilience

    07:37 Creating a Resilient Work Culture

    16:45 Creating Opportunities for Flow

    21:39 Teaching Resilience to Children

    33:06 Advice for Leaders

    35:59 Resilience and Flow



    About The Guest:

    Nate Checketts is the Co-Founder & CEO of Rhone, a performance lifestyle brand founded in 2014. Prior to Rhone, Nate worked for and consulted with some of the biggest technology and entertainment properties in the world including Cisco, The National Football League, Legends, FanVision and Sport Radar. Nate is also an avid entrepreneur who founded and launched 4 companies before the age of 30, including Rhone and Mangia Technologies, whose patents were later acquired by the San Francisco 49ers. In 2020 Nate was selected by the Sports Business Journal to their 2020 list of Forty leaders under Forty.



    In addition to Rhone, Nate also serves as Chairman of the Board to Beyond Type 1, a non-profit dedicated to the community of those with Type 1 Diabetes. Nate graduated from Brigham Young University with a BA in Finance. He and his wife Dayna reside in Connecticut with their three young boys, Gabriel, William and Nicholas.



    Episode Resources:

    Website: https://www.rhone.com/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natechecketts

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natechecketts

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nate.checketts



    Flow Radio Is Presented By 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 the answer is yes, then our peak-performance training Zero To Dangerous may be a good fit for you.



    Flow Research Collective is a leading neuroscience research and training company. If you’re interested in learning the science-backed techniques we used to train top executives at Facebook, Audi and even the Navy SEALs, click the link here: ⁠https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/zero-to-dangerous/overview⁠



    Follow Flow Research Collective:

    YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@flowresearchcollective⁠

    Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/flowresearchcollective⁠

    LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/flowresearchcollective⁠

    X: ⁠https://twitter.com/thefrc_official⁠

    Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/flowresearchcollective⁠

    Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6RQY0d5rdlEiinHEtfWy6A⁠

    Website: ⁠https://www.flowresearchcollective.com⁠



    Flow Research Collective was founded by Steven Kotler, one of the world’s leading experts on human peak performance. He is an award-winning journalist and author with over ten bestselling books.

    • 36 min
    Rebounding Stronger: Building Adaptability Through Flow with Matt Schollard

    Rebounding Stronger: Building Adaptability Through Flow with Matt Schollard

    This episode of Flow Radio features Matt Schollard, an Air Force Pararescue Veteran, Flow Research Collective-certified High Flow Coach, extreme athlete, and the co-founder and president of the Beneath the Surface Foundation, a nonprofit that helps special operations combat veterans achieve post-traumatic growth through wind and water sports and mindfulness practices. He spoke with Flow Research Collective Head Coach Dr. Torrie Higgins and Chief of Staff Ryan Wickes about tapping flow to gain resilience in the face of life’s challenges.



    This episode is for anyone interested in learning how to develop a high-flow lifestyle that reinforces resilience and follow-through.



    In This Episode:

    0:00 Introduction

    04:06 Resilience in Different Areas of Life

    11:39 Applying Flow and Resilience in Life

    15:21 Teaching Resilience Through High-Flow Activities

    20:28 Creating Authentic Connections

    26:42 Discipline and Boundaries

    32:15 Finding Purpose and Authenticity



    About The Guest:

    Matt is a former Air Force Special Operations Pararescue Team Leader and Ultra-High Net Worth (UHNW) Executive Protection Security Director. He is a human optimization expert, professional extreme athlete, and Co-Founder & President of Beneath the Surface Foundation, a nonprofit that serves special operations combat veterans in post traumatic growth through wind & water sports and mindfulness practices.



    Matt is a certified Peak Performance Coach specializing in supporting clients’ access to Flow State. He has worked with individuals and teams in many high stakes arenas including Red Bull, USSOCOM, and various UHNW Private Organizations. He lives in the adventure sports paradise of Hood River, Oregon, with his wife and two sons.



    Episode Resources:

    Website: https://www.sessionxcoaching.com/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-schollard-828b57176/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattschollard/



    Flow Radio Is Presented By 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 the answer is yes, then our peak-performance training Zero To Dangerous may be a good fit for you.



    Flow Research Collective is a leading neuroscience research and training company. If you’re interested in learning the science-backed techniques we used to train top executives at Facebook, Audi and even the Navy SEALs, click the link here: ⁠https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/zero-to-dangerous/overview⁠



    Follow Flow Research Collective:

    YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@flowresearchcollective⁠

    Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/flowresearchcollective⁠

    LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/flowresearchcollective⁠

    X: ⁠https://twitter.com/thefrc_official⁠

    Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/flowresearchcollective⁠

    Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6RQY0d5rdlEiinHEtfWy6A⁠

    Website: ⁠https://www.flowresearchcollective.com⁠



    Flow Research Collective was founded by Steven Kotler, one of the world’s leading experts on human peak performance. He is an award-winning journalist and author with over ten bestselling books.

    • 37 min
    Growth from Adversity: Hacking Resilience with Dr. George Bonanno

    Growth from Adversity: Hacking Resilience with Dr. George Bonanno

    In this episode of Flow Radio, we welcome groundbreaking psychologist and author Dr. George Bonanno, one of the world’s leading psychologists on post-traumatic growth and human resilience. Dr. Bonanno joins Flow Research Collective Executive Director Steven Kotler in a vital discussion on how to cultivate the tenacity to bounce back better from tough setbacks. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to understand how to leverage the science of resilience to become more effective in the face of adversity.



    In This Episode:

    0:00 Introduction

    1:28 The Misconception of Resilience

    05:56 The 9/11 Study and Trauma Research

    15:34 Post-Traumatic Growth

    21:35 The Role of Control in Trauma and Flow

    34:59 The Discovery of Flexibility

    55:40 The Future of Resilience Research



    About The Guest:

    George Bonanno is a Professor of Clinical Psychology at Columbia University's Teachers College and internationally recognized for his pioneering research on human resilience in the face of loss and potential trauma. He is recognized by the Web of Science as among the top one percent most cited scientists in the world, and has been honored with lifetime achievement awards by the Association for Psychological Science (APS), the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS), and the International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA). In addition to the books, The End of Trauma and The Other Side of Sadness, George has published hundreds of peer-reviewed scientific articles, many appearing in leading journals such as Nature, JAMA, American Psychologist, and the Annual Review of Psychology. He is also an avid painter (when he has time), reads widely, and loves music.



    Episode Resources:

    Website: https://www.georgebonanno.com/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-bonanno-610a0a22a/

    X: https://twitter.com/giorgiobee

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giorgiobee/



    Flow Radio Is Presented By 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 the answer is yes, then our peak-performance training Zero To Dangerous may be a good fit for you.



    Flow Research Collective is a leading neuroscience research and training company. If you’re interested in learning the science-backed techniques we used to train top executives at Facebook, Audi and even the Navy SEALs, click the link here: ⁠https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/zero-to-dangerous/overview⁠



    Follow Flow Research Collective:

    YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@flowresearchcollective⁠

    Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/flowresearchcollective⁠

    LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/flowresearchcollective⁠

    X: ⁠https://twitter.com/thefrc_official⁠

    Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/flowresearchcollective⁠

    Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6RQY0d5rdlEiinHEtfWy6A⁠

    Website: ⁠https://www.flowresearchcollective.com⁠



    Flow Research Collective was founded by Steven Kotler, one of the world’s leading experts on human peak performance. He is an award-winning journalist and author with over ten bestselling books.

    • 1 hr 9 min
    Exponential Optimism: Cultivating a Longevity Mindset with Dr. Peter Diamandis

    Exponential Optimism: Cultivating a Longevity Mindset with Dr. Peter Diamandis

    This episode of the Flow Radio podcast features Dr. Peter H. Diamandis, the entrepreneur behind 20 companies in the areas of longevity, space, venture capital, and education. Diamandis joins FRC executive director and bestselling author, Steven Kotler, for a deep dive on flow, entrepreneurship, and the cutting-edge science of human life-extension.



    This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to implement science-backed strategies to support a longer and more effective lifespan.



    In This Episode:

    0:00 Introduction

    05:25 Uncertainty and the Desire to Go Big

    09:53 The Biggest Longevity Levers

    26:14 Cutting-Edge Developments in Longevity

    31:48 Supplements and Polypharmacy

    41:50 Diagnostics and Mindset

    1:01:42 Epigenetic Reprogramming



    About The Guest:

    Named by Fortune as one of the “World’s 50 Greatest Leaders,” Peter H. Diamandis is the founder and executive chairman of the XPRIZE Foundation, which leads the world in designing and operating large-scale incentive competitions. He is also the executive founder of Singularity University, a graduate-level Silicon Valley institution that counsels the world's leaders on exponentially growing technologies.



    Episode Resources:

    Website: ⁠https://www.diamandis.com/ ⁠

    LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterdiamandis/ ⁠

    X: ⁠https://twitter.com/PeterDiamandis/ ⁠

    Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/peterdiamandis/ ⁠

    Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/PeterDiamandis/ ⁠



    Flow Radio Is Presented By 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 the answer is yes, then our peak-performance training Zero To Dangerous may be a good fit for you.



    Flow Research Collective is a leading neuroscience research and training company. If you’re interested in learning the science-backed techniques we used to train top executives at Facebook, Audi and even the Navy SEALs, click the link here: ⁠⁠https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/zero-to-dangerous/overview⁠⁠



    Follow Flow Research Collective:

    YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@flowresearchcollective⁠⁠

    Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/flowresearchcollective⁠⁠

    LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/flowresearchcollective⁠⁠

    X: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thefrc_official⁠⁠

    Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/flowresearchcollective⁠⁠

    Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6RQY0d5rdlEiinHEtfWy6A⁠⁠

    Website: ⁠https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/⁠



    Flow Research Collective was founded by Steven Kotler, one of the world’s leading experts on human peak performance. He is an award-winning journalist and author with over ten bestselling books.

    • 1 hr 6 min
    Beyond Aging: Unlocking the Mindful Body with Dr. Ellen Langer

    Beyond Aging: Unlocking the Mindful Body with Dr. Ellen Langer

    In this episode of Flow Radio, pioneering psychologist and “mother of mindfulness” Dr. Ellen Langer joins renowned author and peak-performance expert Steven Kotler in a riveting discussion on the powerful impact of mindset on the aging process. Come along as they unpack the life-changing science of the mind-body connection to uncover how we can control our physical vitality and well-being simply by how we perceive and react to our circumstances.

    This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to learn how to leverage a constructive mindset to level up their physical and psychological health, improve their quality of life, and even increase their longevity.



    In This Episode:

    0:00 Introduction to Dr. Ellen Langer

    05:20 The Role of Perception in Health and Stress

    14:24 Impact of Mindset on Physical Health and Recovery

    20:31 Language, Perception, and Stress

    37:20 The Nature and Benefits of Mindfulness

    54:24 Mindfulness in the Context of Aging and Longevity



    About The Guest:

    Ellen J. Langer was the first woman to be tenured in psychology at Harvard, where she is still professor of psychology. The recipient of three Distinguished Scientists awards, the Arthur W. Staats Award for Unifying Psychology, a Guggenheim Fellowship, and the Liberty Science Genius Award, Dr. Langer is the author of eleven other books, including the international bestseller Mindfulness, as well as The Power of Mindful Learning, Counterclockwise and On Becoming an Artist. Her trailblazing experiments in social psychology have earned her inclusion in The New York Times Magazine’s “Year in Ideas” issue. She is known worldwide as the “mother of mindfulness” and the “mother of positive psychology”. She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts.



    Episode Resources:

    Website: https://www.ellenlanger.me/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellenjlanger/

    X: https://twitter.com/ellenjl

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellenjlanger/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ellen.langer



    Flow Radio Is Presented By 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 the answer is yes, then our peak-performance training Zero To Dangerous may be a good fit for you.

    Flow Research Collective is a leading neuroscience research and training company. If you’re interested in learning the science-backed techniques we used to train top executives at Facebook, Audi and even the Navy SEALs, click the link here: ⁠

    https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/zero-to-dangerous/overview⁠



    Follow Flow Research Collective:

    YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@flowresearchcollective⁠

    Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/flowresearchcollective⁠

    LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/flowresearchcollective⁠

    X: ⁠https://twitter.com/thefrc_official⁠

    Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/flowresearchcollective⁠

    Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6RQY0d5rdlEiinHEtfWy6A⁠

    Website: ⁠https://www.flowresearchcollective.com⁠



    Flow Research Collective was founded by Steven Kotler, one of the world’s leading experts on human peak performance. He is an award-winning journalist and author with over ten bestselling books.

    • 1 hr 12 min

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Highly recommended!

Definitely check out these episodes.

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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

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The best Podcast on Flow

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