FitMind: Neuroscience, Meditation & Mental Fitness Training

The FitMind Podcast: Mental Fitness, Neuroscience & Psychology

FitMind: Science-Based Meditation & Mental Fitness Training

  • Mind Nugget 3: Modern Survival - The Struggle for Fulfillment

Mind Nugget 3: Modern Survival - The Struggle for Fulfillment

Tuesday 21st January 2020

Liam McClintock explores Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and how meditation can help us find lasting fulfillment in today's world.
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Finding Fulfillment: Modern Challenges and Maslow's Wisdom

But observe the mind carefully and it becomes clear that none of these activities bring lasting satisfaction.
In today's world, the quest for survival has morphed into a quest for fulfillment. This episode of The FitMind Podcast, hosted by Liam McClintock, dives into Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and its application in our modern lives. Liam explores how our basic survival needs have evolved into more complex psychological needs like security, relationships, self-esteem, and ultimately, self-actualization. However, meeting these needs isn't as straightforward as it seems.
Our brains are still wired for survival, constantly on the lookout for threats and status, which often leaves us feeling unfulfilled and discontent. This episode sheds light on how meditation can serve as a powerful tool to rewire our minds and shift our default mode from perpetual dissatisfaction to lasting contentment. By understanding and addressing our psychological needs, we can navigate the modern meaning crisis and find true fulfillment.
Tune in to learn practical strategies for achieving a deeply satisfying life.