Mind-Body Solution
Mind-Body Solution
Mind-Body Solution explores the fundamental nature of consciousness, reality, and existence. Mind • Matter • Meaning This channel bridges the gap between popular media and academia. From rigorous yet accessible podcasts and lectures, to interdisciplinary colloquia and conferences. We unite the world's leading thinkers from science, philosophy, and beyond to push the boundaries of what mind and matter could mean. Subscribe now, and join Dr Tevin Naidu on a quest to illuminate the Mind-Body Problem and take one step closer to the Mind-Body Solution.
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Mind-Body Solution

Mind-Body Solution

Mind-Body Solution explores the fundamental nature of consciousness, reality, and existence.

Mind • Matter • Meaning

This channel bridges the gap between popular media and academia. From rigorous yet accessible podcasts and lectures, to interdisciplinary colloquia and conferences. We unite the world's leading thinkers from science, philosophy, and beyond to push the boundaries of what mind and matter could mean.

Subscribe now, and join Dr Tevin Naidu on a quest to illuminate the Mind-Body Problem and take one step closer to the Mind-Body Solution.

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Recent Episodes

Dec. 10, 2025

Does Consciousness Survive Death? The Science of Near-Death Experienc…

What happens when the brain flatlines - yet consciousness continues?In this episode of Mind-Body Solution, Dr Tevin Naidu speaks with world-renowned cardiologist and pioneering near-death experience (NDE) researcher Dr Pim va...

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Dec. 3, 2025

Can AI Ever Be Conscious? Machine Phenomenology, Ethics of AI & the F…

Can AI ever be conscious?Philosopher and cognitive scientist Professor Susan Schneider joins Tevin to explore one of the most urgent questions in philosophy of mind, AI ethics, neuroscience, and the future of intelligence.Sch...

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Nov. 26, 2025

What Are Traces of Consciousness? A New Breakthrough Unifying Mind an…

What is the true structure of reality? In his fourth appearance on Mind-Body Solution, cognitive scientist Donald Hoffman returns with the most significant update yet to Conscious Realism: trace logic, decorated permutations,...

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Nov. 20, 2025

Consciousness Beyond Materialism: A New Framework for Mind & Reality …

What is consciousness, really - and why have centuries of science and philosophy still not resolved it? In this episode of Mind-Body Solution, Dr Tevin Naidu is joined by Dr Elly Vintiadis, philosopher at the intersection of ...

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Recent Blog Posts

Dec. 4, 2025

The AI Consciousness Test (ACT): Can We Really Measure Machine Consci…

In our relentless pursuit to understand the very nature of consciousness, we now find ourselves at the precipice of creating artificial intelligence that could potentially possess this elusive quality. But how do we determine if an AI is truly consc…

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Dec. 1, 2025

Conscious Agents: A New Foundation for Reality?

Welcome to a deeper dive into the fascinating world of Conscious Realism, a theory proposed by cognitive scientist Donald Hoffman. In this post, we'll unpack the core concepts, particularly the role of "Conscious Agents" in shaping our perceived rea…

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Nov. 20, 2025

Beyond Materialism: Why a New Framework for Consciousness is Needed

In our latest episode of the Mind-Body Solution podcast, Consciousness Beyond Materialism: A New Framework for Mind & Reality | Elly Vintiadis, we delve into the complex and often perplexing world of consciousness. We spoke with Dr. Elly Vintiad…

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Reviews

Exactly what we need.

"Deep philosophical inquiry. Rare but yet so valuable and needed today."

Meezy2803 | Oct. 4, 2025

For Curious Minds

"As someone who’s always been drawn to the big “why” questions in life, Mind-Body Solution feels like it speaks straight to that curiosity. It’s inspiring, thought-provoking, and honestly kind of addi…"

Jes31415 | Sept. 28, 2025

Great episode

"Hello Thank you for great podcast. I am very excited and happy that more and more eminent physicists are also working in philosophy and Universities are recognising the importance of mathematics a…"

Vivekdownunder | Feb. 11, 2024

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"My favourite podcasts. Right up my alley of interest at present and well done."

Young Baz | Aug. 1, 2025

Thanks Dr Naidu

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Sam4antha_J | June 2, 2023

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"Man this is so insightful. Very nice"

GemSingh | May 18, 2022

This is what I need.

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TEBarker | April 9, 2022

Thank you Tevin

"I’ve enjoyed every conversation more than I could have imagined!"

creative-energy | April 9, 2022

Great content

"Thanks for asking your guests such intriguing questions"

hello kookoo | July 27, 2021

Love it

"Thanks for the fascinating conversations. Loved the one with Lisa Barrett!"

ShelleySmith85 | July 26, 2021

Excellent!!!

"Nice to see a fascinating podcast discussing deep questions!"

Rakshy_R | July 19, 2021

Informative and relevant!!

"Thanks for discussing topics that we should all be talking about in this day and age! I have subscribed and look forward to listening every week!!!"

Bunny_girl_sa | April 2, 2021

Worthwhile listening

"I'm very fussy when it comes to podcasts and can honestly say the quality of the content is great and the pace, tone and flow are perfect. Very informative and relevant. Definitely worthwhile investi…"

Migal the workaholic | March 15, 2021

Great Podcast

"I’m really excited about the theme of this podcast and have really enjoyed what I’ve heard so far. Dr. Tevin Naidu is a great host, helping us understand the trappings of our minds and bringing scie…"

Sadie The Bellydancer | Feb. 26, 2021

Soothing, insightful, light yet thought-provoking!

"I found this podcast soothing, and really interesting to listen to. Probably the most soothing podcast I’ve listened to in a long time, tackling important topics in a light yet thought-provoking mann…"

natalierosaline | March 5, 2021

Informative and fascinating

"Dr Tevin’s insight into the psyche of modern concerns and topics are fascinating. If you are interested in subjects that are topical with a philosophical and psychological insight, this podcast is fo…"

lerouxbotha | March 14, 2021

Brilliant

"Best podcast for young folks as a conversation starter. I love the deep chats."

Tarasasha62 | July 28, 2021

Thank you

"Thanks for the great conversations. Amazing guests!"

Hilton PK | Feb. 25, 2022

Subscribed.

"This has been a topic that has interested me all my life. So it’s really nice to have a podcast to listen to that exposes me to the best scientists and philosophers in the world! Thank you for the re…"

ShoMacD | Feb. 26, 2022

Loyal listener

"Thanks for making my drives to work so much more enjoyable. Great that you’re getting actual professors and legitimate scientists and philosophers to discuss the mind body connection. Thanks again!"

Keanu456 | March 9, 2022

Love it!

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About the Host

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Dr Tevin Naidu

Founder of Mind-Body Solution

Dr Tevin Naidu, MBChB, PGDipGP, MPhilPEMH, is a South African medical doctor, philosopher, and the creator and host of Mind-Body Solution. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Medicine and Surgery from Stellenbosch University and a Master's Degree in the Philosophy and Ethics of Mental Health from the University of Pretoria. He is a full-time medical practitioner with a PGDip in General Practice, and his MPhil academic work focused on theories of consciousness, computational psychiatry, phenomenological psychopathology, values-based practice, addiction, moral luck, and free will. He champions Mind-Body Solution's mission to provide open-access, thought-provoking content, advancing philosophical and scientific inquiry, and inspiring a global community to explore the fundamental nature of mind, matter, meaning, and more. Join him on his quest to illuminate the Mind-Body Problem and take one step closer to the Mind-Body Solution.