#95: Mental Wellness & Monk Training - Andrew Litchy, ND

#95: Mental Wellness & Monk Training - Andrew Litchy, ND

Author: FitMind: Neuroscience, Meditation & Mental Fitness Training August 6, 2024 Duration: 1:47:13

In this episode, Dr. Andrew Litchy recounts his journey from life as a monk to becoming a naturopathic doctor.

He shares his insights on how meditation helped him manage ADHD and how it has become integral to both his personal life and professional practice.

The conversation spans topics from the daily life of a monk and the experience of ordination to practical tips on integrating mindfulness into a busy life. 

Dr. Litchy also discusses practical strategies for training the mind in a hectic world and provides top wellness tips, making this episode a rich resource for anyone interested in meditation and holistic health.

FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind
Website: www.fitmind.org

 

Show Notes

0:00 | Introduction to Andrew Litchy

9:02 | ADHD in Meditation

12:18 | How Meditation Clicked

13:25 | Straight Mindful Vipassana

19:05 | Jhanas Defined

23:42 | Experience of Ordaining as a Monk

27:40 | Day in the Life of a Monk

45:25 | From Monk to Med School

47:20 | Study on Meditation and HRV

55:20 | How to Train the Mind in a Busy Life

1:02:14 | Sticky Notes

1:10:17 | Homebase for the Mind

1:13:32 | "Waking From the Dream"

1:21:10 | Time Is a Construct

1:25:44 | Meditation Training for Children

1:31:05 | Top Wellness Tips

1:36:40 | Most Common Problems Treated in a Naturopathic Doctor's Office

 


What if the most impactful training you could do wasn't for your body, but for your mind? The FitMind Podcast: Mental Fitness, Neuroscience & Psychology explores that very idea, moving beyond simple self-help to examine the tangible science behind cognitive well-being. Host Liam McClintock, founder of FitMind, sits down with an eclectic mix of world-class experts-neuroscientists mapping the brain's pathways, psychologists unpacking behavioral patterns, Buddhist monks with millennia of contemplative wisdom, and elite athletes who apply mental discipline at the highest levels. Their conversations delve into practical applications of mindfulness meditation, the principles of Stoicism, emerging brain technologies, and the pursuit of sustainable productivity and happiness. This isn't just theoretical discussion; it's a deep dive into actionable strategies, grounded in research, aimed at strengthening your mental resilience. Each episode serves as a session for your cognitive toolkit, reflecting the core belief that understanding and training the mind is our most vital frontier. Tune in to this podcast for a thoughtful, evidence-based guide to building a healthier, more focused, and resilient inner life.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

The FitMind Podcast: Mental Fitness, Neuroscience & Psychology
Podcast Episodes
#24: Upgrading Your Mental Software with Meditation - Dr. Home Nguyen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:18
Dr. Home is the Founder and CEO of MindKind Institute and has over 20 years of experience in personal leadership, mind-body practices and executive coaching. He is a consultant at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligen…
#21: Virtual Realities & the Mind - Jayne Gackenbach, PhD [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:16
Dr. Gackenbach is a dream researcher whose focus is lucid dreaming and other altered states of consciousness. She holds a Ph.D in Experimental Psychology and her most recent research focuses on video game players and the…
#20: Headless Way Meditation - Richard Lang [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:03
Richard Lang is the primary teacher of a popular meditation technique known as Headless Way. He was a close friend of Douglas Harding, the philosopher who first invented this method, and is also coordinator of UK charity…
#18: Meditation & Non-Dogmatic Spirituality - Tami Simon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:55
At the age of 21, Tami Simon founded Sounds True, a large multimedia publishing house with a mission to disseminate spiritual wisdom. She is also a renowned meditation instructor and wrote Being True: What Matters Most i…
#17: Evolution of the Self - Mark Leary, PhD [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:46
Dr. Mark Leary is a professor of psychology and neuroscience at Duke University who has made significant contributions to his field. We discuss when and why self-awareness evolved in humans and how this causes problems t…
#16: Lucid Dreaming - Robert Waggoner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:16
Robert Waggoner is an expert on the science and practice of lucid dreaming. FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind Website: www.fitmind.com

«1...678910