Michael Acton Smith: Reduce Stress in 7 Minutes a Day & The Surprising Way the Founder of the Biggest Meditation Company Meditates and How We Can Easily Apply This Tip

About this episode

Do you want to reduce your stress in just 7 minutes a day?  Do you want to learn how to make meditation easy and accessible for you? Today, I welcome my good friend Michael Acton Smith. Michael is the co-founder and co-Executive Chairman of Calm, the leading mental wellness brand with the #1 App for Sleep, Meditation and Relaxation. Calm has grown to over 100 million downloads, was the Apple 2017 app of the year, and is the world's first mental health unicorn. Long fascinated by neuroscience, flow states and mental fitness, Michael is passionate about spreading meditation as a simple but valuable skill around the world.  Michael discusses the interesting twist of putting an entertainment voice in meditation, challenging myths, and misconceptions surrounding this powerful practice. We tap into the future of mental health, exploring why sometimes we need to step back to find the answers. Patience has always been the secret to success. As the conversation progressed, we stirred into the potential of AI and its role in the next evolution of Calm and potentially address the question: How can technology be harnessed to serve humanity better? There is a future in AI and how it immensely helps spread mental health awareness and promote mindfulness practice.  In this interview, you will learn: The many benefits of meditation How to practice mindfulness How to sit in silence and calm your mind How to leverage your creativity The connection between AI and mental health It's an episode packed with insights, laughter, and a sprinkle of mindfulness. Together, let's explore the boundless possibilities of a calm and balanced life together!  With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 02:18 How Did the Calm Partnership Come About? 05:26 Making Meditation and Mindfulness More Accessible 09:06 The Impact of Daily Calm and Sleep Story on People 11:53 Putting an Entertainment Voice in Meditation 15:27 Myths and Misconceptions About Meditation 18:27 What is the Future of Mental Health? 22:01 Why You Need to Step Back to Find Answers 26:29 Why Patience is the Secret to Success 29:46 How Do You Combine Business and Creativity? 32:19 How Can AI Help Humanity? 39:37 The Potential of AI and The Next Evolution of Calm 42:03 How to Find Balance Between Digital and Physical Activities 47:02 The Benefits of Reacting Instead of Responding to Triggers 51:41 How to Positively Introduce Meditation to Children 55:52 How to Develop the Practice of Sitting in Silence Episode Resources: Michael Acton Smith | LinkedIn Michael Acton Smith | Instagram Calm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices