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Ancient Wisdom & Modern Technologies for Peak Brain Power

with Dr. Patrick K. Porter and Ruchika Sikri

2026-05-14 13:00:00 2026-05-14 14:00:00 America/Chicago Ancient Wisdom & Modern Technologies for Peak Brain Power Ruchika Sikri and Dr. Patrick Porter chat about their book, Brain Fitness Blueprint, in which they present a 30-day action plan to supercharge your brain and achieve peak performance. Please register. Virtual -

Thursday, May 14
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-14 13:00:00 2026-05-14 14:00:00 America/Chicago Ancient Wisdom & Modern Technologies for Peak Brain Power Ruchika Sikri and Dr. Patrick Porter chat about their book, Brain Fitness Blueprint, in which they present a 30-day action plan to supercharge your brain and achieve peak performance. Please register. Virtual -

Ruchika Sikri and Dr. Patrick Porter chat about their book, Brain Fitness Blueprint, in which they present a 30-day action plan to supercharge your brain and achieve peak performance. Please register.

Your brain wasn’t built for the world we live in. Poor sleep, excessive screen time, and modern stressors have disrupted brain function, leading to mental fatigue, decreased focus, and emotional imbalance. So how are we going to thrive? Brain Fitness Blueprint: Integrating Ancient Wisdom and Modern Technologies for Peak Performance.

Dr. Patrick Porter, founder of BrainTap, and Ruchika Sikri, founding partner of Wisdom Ventures and former Head of Well-being Learning at Google, will help you restore your cognitive clarity, find emotional balance, and achieve lasting vitality with an integrative framework that harnesses the tools of holistic spiritual practices alongside the insights of cutting-edge research.

Their groundbreaking blueprint will reveal:

  • Why modern life is hijacking your brain—and how to reclaim control
  • How meditation, breathwork, and nature-based rituals reset your nervous system
  • How emerging technologies can enhance focus, sleep, and emotional regulation
  • Daily habits to support mental sharpness, resilience, and purpose
  • A 30-day action plan to rewire your brain for energy, clarity, and joy

Register now to find out why these two visionary researchers believe you can easily attain the vibrant, focused, and flourishing mind you were meant to have.



About the Authors:
Ruchika Sikri is a visionary investor and entrepreneur. She founded Wisdom Ventures Fund, Mandala Ventures, and Ready Platform to support human flourishing through innovation and purpose-driven communities. With over 25 years of leadership experience at Microsoft, Cisco, and Google, she now follows her life’s mission to help build a more connected and compassionate world through globally accessible well-being solutions.

Patrick K. Porter, Ph.D., is an award-winning author, educator, researcher, and speaker. During a career spanning more than three decades, Dr. Porter has been on the cutting edge of brainwave entrainment technology. His newest brain-training platform, BrainTap, is distinctively designed to activate the brain’s neuroplasticity to achieve brain fitness, overcome stress, accelerate learning, enjoy superb sleep, and other lifestyle improvements.


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AGE GROUP: | Virtual Live | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual | Health & Wellness | Adult Programs |

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