Did you know that by learning how to meditate you can improve your sleep and immune function, sharpen your focus, attention and memory, and increase your productivity and sex drive? Meditation has been studied for years and there are stark neural differences between people who meditate and people who don't. But just like sticking to a training program or a diet can be a challenge for some people, so is meditation. In this episode of the Knowledge and Mileage Podcast, Kris chats with Emily Fletcher who breaks down the barriers on mediation and shows us just how easy it is to start a practice that will benefit your entire future. Emily Fletcher is the founder of Ziva Meditation and the leading expert in meditation for extraordinary performance. Her book, Stress Less, Accomplish More, debuted at #7 out of all books on Amazon. Time Stamps Why Emily left acting and went into meditation [7:00] Difference between meditation, mindfulness, and manifestation [12:00] How meditation can help athletes improve their performance [15:00] Why people start meditating and immediately quit [25:00] Can meditation turn back time? What the studies are saying about meditation and anti aging [35:00] What to do if you want to start meditating [50:00] Featured Guest: Emily Fletcher Website YouTube Instagram Twitter Related Links/Products Mentioned Zenergy Health Club and Spa The Limelight Hotel Ketchum Shop all Ryderwear gym wear and shoes and save 10% Buy an Oura Ring and save $50 Buy a pair of BLUblox blue light blocking glasses and save 15% when using the code GETHIN at check out Buy Kris's new book: Man of Iron: A World-Class Bodybuilder's Journey to Become an Ironman Episode Sponsor Laird's Superfood Creamers: They believe in a good cup of coffee! Use the code GETHIN at checkout for a one-time-savings of 20% Connect with Kris Instagram: @krisgethin