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MindHack
What happens when you give an overthinking entrepreneur a microphone, a curiosity obsession, and access to the sharpest minds on the planet?
You get MindHack - the podcast for founders, builders, and high-performers who want to upgrade their brain like they upgrade their software.
Each week, Cody McLain (entrepreneur since 15, burnout survivor, and productivity nerd) sits down with scientists, psychologists, and successful entrepreneurs to reverse-engineer how extraordinary people think, feel, and execute.
We unpack the mental models, weird routines, emotional rewiring, and psychology-backed strategies that actually work—so you can build your business without losing your mind.
🎯 Think: startup grit meets cognitive science.
🎙️ Guests include bestselling authors, startup OGs, and unreasonably curious humans.
🔥 Warning: listening may result in existential clarity, better habits, and fewer panic Googles at 2am.
New episodes every week. Subscribe and hack your brain before your brain hacks you.
Episodes
74 episodes
#088 Vicki Tan: Ask Better Questions - An Interactive Approach to Life's Decisions
You're stuck in life because you're navigating uncertainty without understanding the invisible geography of your mind.Tech design maverick Vicki Tan (Google, Spotify, Headspace) transforms decision-making with a powerful insight that rev...
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Episode 88
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1:06:31
#087 Tama Kieves: A Harvard Lawyer's Radical Path to True Fulfillment
What if everything you've been told about success is actually holding you back? In this eye-opening conversation with Harvard-trained lawyer turned spiritual entrepreneur Tama Kieves, we unveil why "being practical" might be the most impractica...
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Episode 87
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49:12
#086 Sari Azout: Why Imagination Beats Skills in an AI Powered World
Everyone's obsessed with using AI to be more productive—but what if we've got it all wrong? In this mind-blowing conversation with Sublime founder Sari Azout, we uncover why the "move faster" mindset might actually be making us miserable.
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Episode 86
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#085 Dr Beth McDougall: Body Intelligence The Science of Healing Yourself
Your Body's Secret "Source Code" That Big Medicine Doesn't Want You to Access! Dr. Beth McDougall exposes the hidden intelligence within you that conventional doctors miss entirely. After solving thousands of "impossible" health cases over 25+ ...
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1:12:28
#083 Michael Sullivan: Language Learning Unlocked Why Apps Aren't Enough
"I've been doing Duolingo for over a year, completed the entire Spanish course, and still can't hold a conversation." Sound familiar? In this myth-busting episode, language teacher Michael Sullivan reveals the crucial missing piece in your lang...
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Episode 83
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58:05
#082 Leanne Whitney: Calm Your Mind Ancient Wisdom for Modern Anxiety
In this episode of MindHack, I speak with Dr. Leanne Whitney, a leading researcher in comparative psychology who bridges Western psychological insights with Eastern wisdom traditions.Dr. Whitney explains how anxiety often stems from disc...
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Episode 82
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1:20:13
#081 Trish Kendall: How to Overcome Addiction and Create Success
Discover how Trish Kendall, once a former meth addict, rose to become an inspirational keynote speaker. Trish shares her incredible journey from childhood trauma and addiction to a life of enduring success, inspiring others to make transformati...
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Episode 81
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57:17
#084 Siim Land: Unlocking Longevity Secrets to Living Longer
In this episode of MindHack, I explore the science of enhancing longevity and health span, leveraging both lifestyle modifications and cutting-edge research to improve how your body ages. We delve into the biological components of aging, discus...
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Episode 84
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1:00:04
#080 Jay Papasan: Why Most People Fail at Focus The ONE Thing You’re Missing
What’s holding you back from achieving extraordinary results? In this episode of the MindHack Podcast, we dive deep with Jay Papasan, bestselling author of The ONE Thing, to uncover the secret to mastering focus and achieving success. Ja...
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Episode 80
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1:04:07
#079 Jay Steinfeld: The Four E’s of Success How Blinds.com Became a Business Powerhouse | Ep. 079
What does it take to transform a small garage startup into the world’s largest online retailer of custom blinds? In this episode, Cody McLain sits down with Jay Steinfeld, the founder and former CEO of Blinds.com, to uncover the secrets behind ...
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Episode 79
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1:17:00
Cody McLain: The Purpose Paradox Why Having Everything Can Leave You Empty
What happens when you reach the summit of success, only to find yourself feeling empty? In this episode of the MindHack podcast, Cody McLain shares his personal journey of achievement, disillusionment, and discovery. Drawing from ancient wisdom...
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49:07
#078 Ben "Doc" Askins: Beyond the Hero’s Journey Overcoming Trauma and Finding Empathy
In this episode of the MindHack Podcast, we sit down with Ben "Doc" Askins, a former combat medic turned psychiatric physician assistant, who brings a wealth of experience in trauma therapy and unconventional healing. With nearly two decades in...
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Episode 78
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1:08:12
#077 Kurt Wagner: Inside Elon Musk’s Twitter Takeover Power, Influence, and the Cost of Free Speech
In this episode of the MindHack podcast, we sit down with tech journalist Kurt Wagner, author of Battle for the Bird: Jack Dorsey, Elon Musk, and the $44 Billion Fight for Twitter’s Soul. Kurt takes us behind the scenes of Elon Musk’s high-stak...
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Episode 77
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1:04:27
#074 George Mumford: Unlock Your Potential George Mumford on Mindfulness, Authenticity, and Peak Performance
In this episode of the MindHack podcast, Cody McLain dives deep with George Mumford, renowned mindfulness coach and the author of The Mindful Athlete and Unlocked. George is known for his work with elite athletes like Michael Jordan and Kobe Br...
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Episode 74
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1:09:07
#076 Neil Markey: How Psychedelics Transformed My Life A Journey of Healing
In this episode, we dive into the transformative potential of psychedelics as a tool for self-healing and well-being. Our guest, Neil Markey, CEO and co-founder of Beckley Retreats, shares his remarkable journey from military service and high-p...
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Episode 76
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51:16
#075 Blake D. Bauer: The Key to Ending Suffering How to heal anxiety, depression and suffering naturally
In this episode of the MindHack Podcast, we sit down with Blake D. Bauer, bestselling author and renowned expert on mental, emotional, and physical health. Blake shares his incredible personal story of overcoming addiction and self-destruction ...
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Episode 75
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1:10:17
#058 Dr. David Carbonell: Are You Letting Worry Control Your Life? Here's How to Break Free from Anxiety
In this episode of the MindHack Podcast, we take a deep dive into the mechanics of anxiety with Dr. David Carbonell, an expert psychologist and the author of The Worry Trick. Have you ever felt overwhelmed by worry, as if your anxious thoughts ...
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Episode 58
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1:01:58
#072 Tanith Carey: Are You Feeling 'Blah'? Understanding Anhedonia and How to Rediscover Your Joy
In this episode of the MindHack Podcast, we sit down with Tanith Carey, a psychology author and Gestalt psychotherapist-in-training, to explore the often overlooked issue of anhedonia, the inability to feel pleasure. Drawing from her latest boo...
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Episode 72
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#073 Anita Anello: How to Build Your Own Profitable Business in 6 Simple Steps?
Join host Cody McLain in this episode of the MindHack Podcast as he sits down with Anita Anello, an entrepreneur who successfully transitioned from a high-powered software executive to a homeschooling mom and thriving home-based business owner....
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Episode 73
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50:00
#068 Neville Medhora: Is Your Content Failing? Discover Expert Tips and Techniques
In this episode of the MindHack podcast, Cody McLain sits down with Neville Medhora, a renowned copywriting expert and the mastermind behind Kopywriting Kourse. Neville shares his journey from starting out in the world of copywriting to becomin...
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Episode 68
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1:40:08
#070 Dr. John Bargh: Think You’re in Control? Think Again! The Hidden Forces Behind Your Choices
In this enlightening episode of the MindHack Podcast, we delve into the fascinating world of the unconscious mind with Dr. John Bargh, a leading expert and professor of psychology at Yale University. Why do we make the decisions we do? What inf...
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Episode 70
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1:14:45
#069 Rob Dube: Unlocking True Entrepreneurial Freedom without Burning Out
In this episode of the Mind Hack Podcast, host Cody McLain interviews Rob Dube, co-author of "Shine: How Looking Inward Is the Key to Unlocking True Entrepreneurial Freedom." Rob shares deep insights on integrating mindfulness into leadership a...
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Episode 69
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1:02:56
#067 Jodi Wellman: Living Without Regrets Can Embracing Mortality Change Everything?
In this thought-provoking episode of the MindHack Podcast, we delve into a topic that touches us all yet is often left unspoken: mortality. Join us as we welcome Jodi Wellman, a renowned life and leadership coach and the author of "You Only Die...
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Episode 67
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52:11
#059 Deb Smolensky: Brain On! Unleash Your Brain's Full Potential
In this enlightening episode of the MindHack podcast, host Cody McLain engages in conversation with Deb Smolensky, an acclaimed expert in human performance and workplace well-being. They dive into the essential themes of her book "Brain On!," w...
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Episode 59
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54:40
#061 Justin Bean: The Climate Tech Revolution Building Sustainable Abundance
In this engaging episode of The Mind Hack Podcast, host Cody McLain delves into a conversation with Justin Bean, author of "What Could Go Right?" They explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence on the future of work and the...
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Episode 61
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