This podcast interview features a master NLP practitioner discussing techniques to enhance mental processing. The core concept is that individuals can consciously control how their brains represent memories and experiences, influencing their emotional responses. This involves adjusting mental “settings” like brightness, size, and distance of memories (submodality changes) and shifting perspectives between association (experiencing a memory directly) and dissociation (observing it as an outsider). The interview also explores how these techniques relate to belief systems and learning, emphasizing the importance of state-dependent memory and the creation of positive learning states. Ultimately, the podcast advocates for developing “mental literacy”—consciously managing one’s mental processes—to achieve personal growth and enhanced well-being.