Ever wonder if you can actually train your brain to be more focused, present, and resilient—especially when the pressure’s on?

In this standout re-airing of one of our most popular VIP guest episodes, I sit down with Dr. Amishi Jha—neuroscientist, professor, and bestselling author—before her groundbreaking book Peak Brain hit the shelves. She shares cutting-edge insights from her lab’s research with high-stress, high-performance groups like soldiers, athletes, and professionals just like you.

Whether you're someone who wants to meditate but never quite sticks with it—or you're craving real, science-backed tools to help your mind stay clear amidst the chaos—this episode is for you.

We explore:

• 🧠 Have we hit a mindfulness tipping point in society?

• 🎯 What mindfulness actually trains—and what it doesn’t.

• 💡 Why brain-training apps can only go so far.

• ⚙️ What makes generalized mindfulness training different (and effective).

• 🪖 How mindfulness tools helped pre-deployed military units do their jobs better—and the magic number researchers discovered.

• 🤔 What the heck is MBAT (and how it might help you too)?

• 🛑 Dr. Jha’s go-to ways to pause in her own life.

• 📝 Why making a Pause Pledge matters more than you think.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone who leads under pressure, lives in their head, or feels constantly on. (Sound familiar?)

About Dr. Jha:
Dr. Amishi Jha, PhD is the Director of Contemplative Neuroscience and Professor of Psychology at the University of Miami. A cognitive neuroscientist by training, her work explores how attention and mindfulness impact the brain’s performance under stress. She’s worked with the U.S. military, elite athletes, first responders, and corporate leaders to bring these tools into real life.

🎧 Hit play—and discover what your mind is capable of when you start training it with intention.

Learn more at: https://amishi.com/

Amishi's TED Talk Taming Your Wandering Mind: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Df2JBnql8lc

About Rachael O'Meara

Rachael is an Executive Leadership Coach and author who helps her fellow humans at every level of leadership to amplify their impact without the overwhelm. Sign up for her upates and future trainings at www.rachaelomeara.com