Mindful Menopause: Brain Health & Stress Management Through Meditation with Ariel Garten

Ariel Garten is here to discuss the benefits of meditation, particularly for women over 40 going through menopause. Ariel explains how meditation helps regulate neurochemistry, improve sleep, and increase emotional regulation. Ariel and Dr. Mindy delve into the impacts of meditation on specific neurotransmitters, the difference between mindfulness and meditation, and how meditation contributes to neuroplasticity and neurogenesis. Ariel also introduces Muse, a tool that tracks and guides one's meditation journey, offering real-time feedback, to help users adhere to and enhance their practice. Go to https://choosemuse.com/pelz will give 20% off. To view full show notes, more information on our guests, resources mentioned in the episode, discount codes, transcripts, and more, visit https://www.drmindypelz.com/ep215. Ariel Garten is the Co-Founder of Muse, a leading consumer neurotechnology and meditation company. With a background in neuroscience, psychotherapy and art, Ariel is dedicated to bringing easy-to-use and accessible tools for well-being to the masses. Ariel's unique background has taken her from working in neuroscience research labs, to owning a fashion design label, to being the female founder and CEO of a Silicon Valley backed brain computer interface tech start-up, InteraXon, the technology that sparked the creation of Muse. Check out our fasting membership at resetacademy.drmindypelz.com. Please note our medical disclaimer.