Basecamp with Pat Dossett

Award-winning author and scientific researcher, James Nestor, has written for numerous world-renowned publications and in 2014 received Amazon’s Best Science Book Award for his book Deep: Freediving, Renegade Science, and What the Ocean Tells Us about Ourselves. In this Basecamp, James will share scientific insights from his most recent book, Breath, a masterfully researched and written work on the science of breath and the power we all possess to improve our lives using this simple internal tool.

Pat sits down with renowned psychologist, professor, best-selling author, and founder of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, Dr. Lisa Miller, to discuss the science of spirituality. They discuss how we are all innately spiritual beings, the differences between religion and spirituality, the science-backed benefits of building our spiritual core, and three keys to leveraging the awakened brain. Dr. Lisa Miller also takes us through a 90 second practice to awaken your spiritual brains.

In this episode, Pat sits down with world renowned research psychologist, professor, and best-selling author, Angela Duckworth, to discuss her research advancing the scientific insights that help us thrive. Angela talked about grit, the connection between grit and happiness, the benefits of being goal-driven, and how talent and skills are not mutually exclusive to one another. Dr. Duckworth also gave the group some tips on how to gain a grittier mindset -- at any age!

Pat Dossett sat down with neuroscientist and Madefor’s Lead Advisor, Dr. Andrew Huberman to talk about mental health. Dr. Huberman talked about gauging your individual risk for mental illness, how mental health affects us all every day, and the eight critical habits for mental wellness: quality sleep, sunlight each day, movement, nutrition, hydration, social connection, deliberate decompression (NSDR or Physiological Sigh), and gratitude. The best news is the 8 habits are all free and easy to do, however, consistency is key. Dr. Huberman also talked about how to reset when you’re feeling a little low, stressed, or anxious, and reaching that higher level of living with purpose, mattering, and coherence. For a summary recap, check our Madefor's blog here.

Today's episode is part of our campfire series where former Navy SEAL and Madefor Co-founder, Pat Dossett, shares brief stories and insights from his life experiences. In this mini-episode, Pat Dossett recounts a story from Navy SEAL Hell Week (the ultimate test in physical and mental endurance) and the importance of finding humor in challenging situations.

Madefor Co-Founder and former Navy SEAL, Pat Dossett, sat down with Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman, cognitive scientist and humanistic psychologist, as well as host of The Psychology Podcast to talk about what it means to be self-actualized. Dr. Kaufman discussed how our deficiencies drive us, the ever-important need for connection, how security plays a role in self-esteem and self-actualization, and getting on the path to transcendence. Learn more about Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman here.

Pat Dossett sat down with author, psychologist, and educator Kelly McGonigal. Ph.D. to discuss her new book, The Joy of Movement. Kelly talked about why we don’t move more, the benefits of consistent movement, and how movement is for every body. In this conversation, Kelly also taught us:

In this episode, Pat sits down with Daniel Pink, five-time New York Times best-selling author to discuss the research and findings behind his latest book, The Power of Regret: How Looking Backwards Moves Us Forward. Daniel talks about his extensive research on regret, how there’s no such thing as an “I have no regrets” claim, the four most common buckets of regret, and how to use regret to transform your life. Dan also provides three simple steps for confronting and processing regret. Daniel Pink is the author of several provocative, bestselling books about business, work, creativity, and behavior. Learn more about him here.

Madefor Co-Founder and former Navy SEAL, Pat Dossett, sat down with the world’s leading expert on forgiveness, Dr. Everett Worthington, to deep-dive into the science of forgiveness. Pat and Dr. Worthington discussed types of forgiveness, why it's important for our health, the cost of 'unforgiveness', and how we can learn to forgive others. Dr. Worthington also takes us through the more complex work of forgiving ourselves, and how to use his widely-accepted REACH Forgiveness Practice. You can learn more about Dr. Worthington and also find additional no-cost resources to help you on your forgiveness journey on his website. To join our live Basecamp events, register here.

In this month's Basecamp, Madefor Co-Founder Pat Dossett speaks with Dr. Ayelet Fishbach, author, professor and expert on the science of motivation and decision-making. They discuss Dr. Fishbach's groundbreaking research on motivation, the importance of intrinsic motivation, the 'empathy gap', and provide actionable steps anyone can take to stay motivated from the start of a goal to its completion. Dr. Fishbach also shares her #1 tip for getting things done. Dr. Fishbach is a psychologist, behavioral scientist, and author of the book "Get It Done: Surprising Lessons From The Science Of Motivation." Learn more about her here.

In this episode, Rory Cordial guides you through a tool to help you destress and relax: non-sleep deep rest (NSDR). The term NSDR was coined by Dr. Andrew Huberman. Non-Sleep Deep Rest enhances learning and memory, alleviates stress, improves cognitive capacity, and eases the transition to sleep. Use this tool at any time of day or night to rapidly induce a calm state of being.

With a new year just around the corner, Madefor Co-Founder and former Navy SEAL, Pat Dossett, speaks with Madefor Lead Scientific Advisor, Neuroscientist, and Head of the Huberman Lab at Stanford School of Medicine, Dr. Andrew Huberman. Pat and Dr. Huberman discuss what fatal mistake people are making when they try to make New Year’s Resolutions, the science of “letting go”, and how to set realistic time frames for new behaviors. They also present a step-by-step protocol for making lasting change in 2022 while increasing overall neuroplasticity.

In this month's Basecamp, Madefor CEO Pat Dossett speaks with Dr. Vanessa Bohns, author and professor at Cornell University. They discuss why we underestimate our ability to influence, how we are unknowingly influencing others, and how to get what we want. Dr. Bohns also shares how we can engage the full potential of our words, actions, and presence to bring out the best in the world around us. Dr. Bohns is a social psychologist, an award-winning researcher and teacher, and a professor of organizational behavior at Cornell University. Her writing has appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, and NPR’s Hidden Brain. Her first book, You Have More Influence Than You Think, was just published in September of this year.

In this month's Basecamp, Madefor CEO Pat Dossett discusses how emotions are formed and regulated with neuroscientist and psychologist Lisa Feldman-Barrett, author of How Emotions Are Made. They cover "black box brain," how your internal model creates the world you experience, the link between mental and physical health, the role curiosity plays in helping you make better predictions, and the role we play in regulating one another nervous systems. ________________________________ WELCOME TO BASECAMP Madefor Co-Founder and CEO Pat Dossett talks with scientists, psychologists, peak performers and more about how to make neuroscience practical and put it into action to help you become the best you. Dossett is a former Navy SEAL, and the combination of his unique, action-oriented perspective and the scientific insights of his expert guests provides cutting edge advice and tools to anyone looking to take control of their mental and physical health. Watch Basecamps live - www.getmadefor.com/pages/event Learn more about Madefor - www.getmadefor.com

WELCOME TO BASECAMP Madefor Co-Founder and CEO Pat Dossett talks with scientists, psychologists, peak performers and more about how to make neuroscience practical and put it into action to help you become the best you. Dossett is a former Navy SEAL, and the combination of his unique, action-oriented perspective and the scientific insights of his expert guests provides cutting edge advice and tools to anyone looking to take control of their mental and physical health. Watch Basecamps live - www.getmadefor.com/pages/event Learn more about Madefor - www.getmadefor.com