Brain Training Over Bodyweight? Why Mental Fitness Comes First Ep. #426

Read my writing on Substack + a private podcast: http://maximesigouin.substack.com Want to lose your next 3–5 lbs the sustainable way? Join my free 6-day email series where I break down exactly how to structure your workouts, nutrition, and habits if you are a plant-based eater over 50. 👉 Sign up here to get the first lesson instantly: https://mavywellness.com/newsletter Order a copy of my new book Forever Fit (#1 Bestseller) here - https://foreverfitbook.com Apply for Coaching here: https://mavywellness.com Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maximesigouin_/ Get 20% Off Muse S Athena: https://choosemuse.com/mavywellness In this episode of the Forever Fit Podcast, I sit down with Ariel Garten, co-founder of Muse and a pioneer in consumer brain-sensing technology, to explore the growing importance of mental fitness. Ariel shares her journey from studying neuroscience to building one of the world’s leading EEG-based meditation and brain-training devices. We talk about how Muse helps people manage stress, improve sleep, sharpen focus, and even support recovery after brain injuries. I also share how using Muse personally helped me through a high-stress period and deepened my understanding of consistent mental training. This conversation is all about the future of brain health and practical tools anyone can use to build resilience, clarity, and long-term well-being. 00:00 Why Mental Fitness Matters & Meet Ariel Garten 03:39 Ariel’s Journey from Neuroscience to Building Muse 16:17 Understanding Brainwaves and How Brain Training Works 21:30 Using Muse to Reduce Stress and Build Mental Resilience 33:59 Brain Health, Longevity, and Everyday Performance 44:03 Social Media, Focus, and Protecting Your Mental Health 48:02 How Muse Improves Sleep and Recovery 56:11 Brain Injury Recovery and Advanced Applications 01:07:25 Lessons for Founders and Final Thoughts Try out the Superfood Adaptogenic Protein Blend from Nutrigazm. Use the code MAVY15 to save 15% off any one time order and use code MAVY20 to save 20% off all subscription orders over at www.nutrigazm.com My name is Maxime Sigouin, and I'm the founder of Mavy Wellness a company that has helped over 1,100 + whole food plant-based enthusiast over 50 transform their body composition and strengthen their bones while building lean muscle.. After losing my grandfather and ex-fiancée to breast cancer, I've embarked on this mission to help 10,000 people get lean, thrive, and disease-proof their bodies on plants by 2033 and 1 million by 2050.