The META Lab is a unique establishment that blends empirical, philosophical, and contemplative traditions to address broad questions that transcend the typical disciplinary boundaries. It delves into several intriguing topics such as meta-awareness, mind-wandering, mindfulness, creativity, belief in free will, and verbal overshadowing. The lab is keen on exploring how we notice our thoughts, the flow of consciousness, methods to enhance focus in the present moment, processes that contribute to creativity, people's perception of their control capacity, and the circumstances under which articulating non-verbal thoughts can be disruptive. In addition to the above, the META Lab also focuses on broader issues relating to the frontiers of science. This includes subjects like meta-science, which involves the use of scientific methods to improve the scientific process itself. It also addresses the decline effect, the evidence for anomalous human mental capacities, and the metaphysics of science. The lab seeks to understand how the current state of science constrains our views on fundamental issues like the existence of free will and the manifestation of consciousness in the universe. The META Lab is part of the UCSB SAGE Center for the Study of the Mind, steered by Dr. Schooler. The SAGE Center promotes the study of the relationship between the brain, the mind, and behavior. It brings together an extensive, interdisciplinary group of experts and integrates a broad range of scholarly endeavors and technologies from the humanities, social sciences, and scientific domains. It is a hub for academic exploration and technological innovation in the field of mind studies. The research conducted by the META Lab and the SAGE Center is redefining scientific understanding of human transformation. Their studies illustrate how dramatically and quickly a person can change, leading to significant improvements in health, fulfillment, cognitive abilities, gene expression, and brain dynamics. The lab's work is revolutionizing our perception of human potential and the power of the mind.