Sam explains what a flow state really is — and how tapping into it can boost creativity, focus, and a sense of ease in your everyday life.
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Oct 7
Imagine Without Predicting
When your mind starts running through everything that could happen, it can be hard to remember that you're here, in this moment, and not inside the future you're imagining. Dora offers a different way to relate to uncertainty, one that doesn't ask you to stop caring about what co ... Show More
5m 53s
Oct 2
Why We're So Afraid Of Endings
We know intellectually that nothing lasts forever. Still, when our relationship ends, our circumstances change, or our chapter closes, impermanence suddenly feels a lot harder to accept. Dora looks at why we struggle against something we encounter every day, and how accepting lif ... Show More
4m 34s
Oct 2025
How to Enter Flow State Anytime You Want
What if you could flip a switch in your brain and enter flow state on command? In this episode, I share six steps to unlock effortless focus, shut down your inner critic, and access the brain’s chemical “super cocktail” for peak performance.
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17m 53s
Sep 2024
How to easily trigger your flow state
A state of absolute focus, able to complete a single task or activity effortlessly, flow states are desirable. But how can you achieve one and can they be turned on and off? We spoke to Julia Christensen, author of the new book The Pathway to Flow to find out.
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33m 26s
Aug 2020
581 - The Science of Flow
In this episode, we look at the state of flow, what it is, how it works, and how to take advantage of it. Try Athletic Greens: http://athleticgreens.com/tinyleaps Part 1: What is Flow Definition: An altered state of consciousness in which the mind functions at its peak, time may ... Show More
13m 42s
Nov 2025
349. The psychology of flow states
You know that feeling when time disappears, your focus sharpens, and everything just clicks? That’s what we often call ‘flow state’ - a powerful experience of total immersion where effort feels effortless. In today’s bonus episode, we uncover what flow really is, how it works, an ... Show More
21m 55s