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CAUTION: This episode contains swearing and themes of an adult nature.\n\xa0\xa0\nToday\u2019s conversation is about unlocking your full potential, striving for peak performance and \u2018going big\u2019. My guest, Steven Kotler, lives and breathes \u2018flow\u2019. He\u2019s an expert in this optimal state of consciousness, where we feel and perform at our best. And you don\u2019t have to be part of the business or sporting elite to benefit from his research. Steven believes we can all attain flow, because as humans we\u2019re hard-wired to achieve. Whether you\u2019re taking a walk, writing an email or cooking a meal, you could find yourself in flow.\xa0\n\xa0\nSteven is a prolific author, journalist and entrepreneur. He founded the Flow Research Collective, which uses neurobiological findings to train people to achieve peak performance in all walks of life. By understanding what\u2019s going on in the brain and body when humans are performing at their best, his goal is to help us access the flow state more often and realise our full potential.\xa0\n\xa0\nFlow is something I\u2019ve written about in my own books and I describe it as being so absorbed in a pleasurable activity that time seems to disappear. Steven and I talk about how psychologists and neurobiologists identify and measure flow. He provides insights on the brain chemicals involved and we discuss the links between flow and happiness. We also uncover tools you can use to access this creative state; why initial struggles are part of the process, and why active recovery is vital if you want to avoid burnout.\xa0\n\xa0\nThis is a super-charged episode, packed with insights, information and enthusiasm. Steven is certainly an advert for the energy and productivity that results from seeking out a flow state. I hope this conversation sets you on a path to finding yours.\n\xa0\nThanks to our sponsors:\nhttp://blublox.com/livemore\nhttp://www.vivobarefoot.com/uk/livemore\nhttp://www.athleticgreens.com/livemore\n\xa0\nShow notes available at\xa0https://drchatterjee.com/189\n\xa0\nFollow me on\xa0instagram.com/drchatterjee/\n\xa0\nFollow me on\xa0facebook.com/DrChatterjee/\n\xa0\nFollow me on\xa0twitter.com/drchatterjeeuk\n\xa0\nDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.\n Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.