If you feel like you're currently struggling with your general happiness and mental health — hang in there — it can and will get better. With this show, you'll walk away with a toolkit of practical strategies and wisdom that can help guide you out of the haze and into a state of profound mental well-being. When your mind is shrouded in a fog caused by chronic stress, anxiety, and unease, it can feel as though everything in your life is unraveling. From struggling to think clearly to feeling overwhelmed constantly and experiencing sleepless nights, the downward spiral can seem never-ending. In this special "Best of Hacking Happiness and Mental Health" episode, embark on a journey to restore clarity and peace to your mind by delving into a curated collection of insights from leading experts in happiness and mental health.  First up, dive into the world of biohacks and smart drugs for mental upgrades with me, Tero Isokauppila from Four Sigmatic, Joseph Anew from the Intuitive Warrior podcast (and the creator of RUNGA), and my friend Dr. John Lieurance of MitoZen, as we unveil natural and free ways to alter your state of mind with a focus on enhancing mental function. You'll also explore the power of breathwork, the importance of maintaining motivation, and tips for taking care of your autonomic nervous system. https://bengreenfieldlife.com/runga/ Next, Andy Triana from Go Super Brain and I uncover vagal nerve activation, visualization strategies for stress management, and simple tricks to banish anxiety and panic, along with tips for better sleep and the science behind nootropic and smart drug stacks. You'll also discover modern-day grounding techniques and how they can help you overcome anxiety and live a more balanced life. https://bengreenfieldlife.com/podcast/andrew-triana-superbrain/ Moving on, I expose the impact of music on the brain and how it can be used for exercise, stress reduction, anxiety relief, and more. You'll unlock the science behind music's ability to reduce cortisol levels and improve focus, and also gain insights into how music can be a powerful tool for improving your quality of life. https://bengreenfieldlife.com/podcast/music-podcast/ Later, I'm joined by Dr. Dave Rabin, as he and I delve into stress, trauma, and PTSD, discussing innovative therapies and treatments like high-dose MDMA sessions and the benefits of ketamine and psilocybin therapy. Additionally, you'll explore the impact of meditation on the brain with insights from Ariel Garten, where she and I discuss different forms of meditation and how it can improve brain health and reduce cortisol levels. https://www.drdave.io/ Lastly, I investigate music FM technology with Dan Clark and Dr. Kevin Woods, and how it can help you instantly shift your state of consciousness from anxiety to relaxation, wakefulness to sleep, or brain fogginess to focus. https://bengreenfieldlife.com/podcast/brain-fm-podcast/ During this discussion, you'll discover: -Biohacks and Smart Drugs for Mental Upgrades...06:31  https://bengreenfieldlife.com/podcast/runga-panel-qa-podcast/ -Vagal nerve activation and visualization for stress with Andy Triana...13:27 https://bengreenfieldlife.com/podcast/andrew-triana-superbrain/ -How to manage anxiety and panic attacks...20:03 -Visualization for improving performance...22:36 -The impact of music on the brain...33:07  https://bengreenfieldlife.com/podcast/music-podcast/ -The effects of stress on our bodies...45:40   https://bengreenfieldlife.com/podcast/biohacking-podcasts/apollo-neuroscience/ -Trauma, feeling safe, and PTSD...52:12 -The impact of meditation on your brain...1:04:32 https://bengreenfieldlife.com/podcast/ariel-garten-musepodcast/ -Music FM technology...1:19:24 https://bengreenfieldlife.com/podcast/brain-fm-podcast/ Full Show Notes: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/mentalpodcast Additional Resources: Ben Greenfield Website: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/ Ben Greenfield Podcast: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/podcast/ Ben Greenfield Books: https://shopbengreenfieldlife.com/collections/books Twitter https://twitter.com/bengreenfield Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bengreenfieldfitness/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BGFitness TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@bengreenfield #BenGreenfield #mentalhealth #anxiety #depression