Today, I welcome my good friend Michael Acton Smith. Michael is the co-founder and co-Executive Chairman of Calm, the #1 sleep app and globally successful mental health brand. Captivated by neuroscience and technological advancements in mental health practices, he aims to further meditation into the mainstream. Michael discusses Calm app collaborations with celebrities like Matthew McConaughey, challenging meditation myths, and the potential use of AI in promoting mindfulness. Throughout this episode, we tap into the future of mental health, exploring why sometimes we need to step back to find the answers. Patience has always been his secret to success. If you like this episode, you'll like my conversation with holistic doctor, Dr. Darshan Shah: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6z0Ker1Z3-0 In this interview, we’ll discuss: 00:00 Intro 02:28 How Did the Calm Partnership Come About? 04:49 Making Meditation and Mindfulness More Accessible 09:30 The Impact of Daily Calm and Sleep Story on People 12:33 Putting an Entertainment Voice in Meditation 16:22 Myths and Misconceptions About Meditation 18:18 What is the Future of Mental Health? 21:52 Why You Need to Step Back to Find Answers 26:21 Why Patience is the Secret to Success 29:38 How Do You Combine Business and Creativity? 32:10 How Can AI Help Humanity? 39:28 The Potential of AI and The Next Evolution of Calm 41:58 How to Find Balance Between Digital and Physical Activities 45:54 The Benefits of Reacting Instead of Responding to Triggers 51:26 How to Positively Introduce Meditation to Children 55:42 How to Develop the Practice of Sitting in Silence Episode Resources: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelactonsmith/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelacton/ Download Calm: https://www.calm.com/ Want to learn to coach like Jay Shetty? Discover how here: https://gtly.to/PMlHc6JZw