The FitMind Podcast · 2026-03-17 · 58 min
Meditation is evolving. New technologies like neurofeedback, virtual reality, and AI are beginning to intersect with ancient contemplative practices, raising an important question: can technology help people learn meditation more effectively? In this episode of The FitMind Podcast , we speak with Steve Haberlin, PhD , researcher, meditator, and author of Meta Meditation for Mental Health , about the emerging world of tech-assisted meditation. Steve explains why most people stop using meditation apps within the first month, how neurofeedback devices can provide real-time feedback about mental states, and how AI may soon create highly personalized meditation training. We also explore what virtual reality adds to meditation, and why different meditation techniques affect the brain in different ways. Throughout the conversation, Steve emphasizes the importance of balance . Technology may help more people access meditation, but the core practices that have been refined over thousands of years still remain essential.
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