Award-winning author and scientific researcher, James Nestor, has written for numerous world-renowned publications and in 2014 received Amazon’s Best Science Book Award for his book Deep: Freediving, Renegade Science, and What the Ocean Tells Us about Ourselves.

In this Basecamp, James will share scientific insights from his most recent book, Breath, a masterfully researched and written work on the science of breath and the power we all possess to improve our lives using this simple internal tool.

Pat sits down with renowned psychologist, professor, best-selling author, and founder of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, Dr. Lisa Miller, to discuss the science of spirituality. They discuss how we are all innately spiritual beings, the differences between religion and spirituality, the science-backed benefits of building our spiritual core, and three keys to leveraging the awakened brain. Dr. Lisa Miller also takes us through a 90 second practice to awaken your spiritual brains.

In this episode, Pat sits down with world renowned research psychologist, professor, and best-selling author, Angela Duckworth, to discuss her research advancing the scientific insights that help us thrive. Angela talked about grit, the connection between grit and happiness, the benefits of being goal-driven, and how talent and skills are not mutually exclusive to one another. Dr. Duckworth also gave the group some tips on how to gain a grittier mindset -- at any age!

Pat Dossett sat down with neuroscientist and Madefor’s Lead Advisor, Dr. Andrew Huberman to talk about mental health. Dr. Huberman talked about gauging your individual risk for mental illness, how mental health affects us all every day, and the eight critical habits for mental wellness: quality sleep, sunlight each day, movement, nutrition, hydration, social connection, deliberate decompression (NSDR or Physiological Sigh), and gratitude.

The best news is the 8 habits are all free and easy to do, however, consistency is key. Dr. Huberman also talked about how to reset when you’re feeling a little low, stressed, or anxious, and reaching that higher level of living with purpose, mattering, and coherence.

For a summary recap, check our Madefor's blog here.

Today's episode is part of our campfire series where former Navy SEAL and Madefor Co-founder, Pat Dossett, shares brief stories and insights from his life experiences. In this mini-episode, Pat Dossett recounts a story from Navy SEAL Hell Week (the ultimate test in physical and mental endurance) and the importance of finding humor in challenging situations.

Madefor Co-Founder and former Navy SEAL, Pat Dossett, sat down with Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman, cognitive scientist and humanistic psychologist, as well as host of The Psychology Podcast to talk about what it means to be self-actualized. Dr. Kaufman discussed how our deficiencies drive us, the ever-important need for connection, how security plays a role in self-esteem and self-actualization, and getting on the path to transcendence.

Learn more about Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman here. 

Pat Dossett sat down with author, psychologist, and educator Kelly McGonigal. Ph.D. to discuss her new book, The Joy of Movement. Kelly talked about why we don’t move more, the benefits of consistent movement, and how movement is for every body.

In this conversation, Kelly also taught us:

• how to change our minds and bodies by utilizing the “runners high” (running not required)
• how to use movement as medicine
• two ways to access instantaneous positive feelings when moving

In this episode, Pat sits down with Daniel Pink, five-time New York Times best-selling author to discuss the research and findings behind his latest book, The Power of Regret: How Looking Backwards Moves Us Forward. Daniel talks about his extensive research on regret, how there’s no such thing as an “I have no regrets” claim, the four most common buckets of regret, and how to use regret to transform your life. Dan also provides three simple steps for confronting and processing regret.

Daniel Pink is the author of several provocative, bestselling books about business, work, creativity, and behavior. Learn more about him here.