In this enlightening episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, Wendy Valentine sits down with neuroscientist and Muse co-founder Ariel Garten to explore the fascinating connection between meditation, brain health, and midlife transformation. Ariel explains how neuroplasticity allows us to rewire old thought patterns, strengthen emotional resilience, and even slow brain aging.

You’ll learn how Muse’s brain-sensing headband offers real-time feedback to make meditation easier, more effective, and even life-changing—helping you sleep better, stress less, and take back control of your mind. This episode is packed with science, stories, and soulful wisdom that will leave you inspired to train your brain for a brighter, calmer future.

What You’ll Learn

• How meditation changes your brain and boosts neuroplasticity
• The simple science behind Muse and real-time neurofeedback
• Why just 5–10 minutes a day can improve focus, calm, and sleep
• How meditation supports midlife emotional balance and resilience
• Ways to heal trauma and rewrite your inner story for lasting peace

🎧 Tune in now at https://TheMidlifeMakeoverShow.com or wherever you listen to podcasts!

👉 Connect with Ariel!

Website: https://choosemuse.com

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Ariel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ariels_musings/

Facebook: facebook.com/choosemuse

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