Mind Soak
Mind Soak is a podcast for the curious. Curving your perspectives with others' information.
Hosted by Samuel Dignan, each episode dives deep into conversations with people who have overcome, created, and evolved. From entrepreneurs and athletes to thinkers and adventurers, we unpack the struggles, lessons, and mindset shifts that shaped them.
This podcast is about absorbing wisdom — soaking it all in — and sharing insights that can help you grow mentally, emotionally, and personally.
Whether you're chasing clarity, building something meaningful, or just love hearing how others do what they do, you're in the right place.
🧠 Stay curious. Soak it in.
Mind Soak
#09 - Brian Siegal - How Reinventing His Life Changed Everything
Brian Siegal’s story is a masterclass in reinvention. From a shy, insecure kid with health struggles, to corporate life at Yelp, to collapsing from a life-threatening illness that pushed him to chase his dreams, Brian has lived many lives in one. His journey takes him from teaching English in Korea, to motorbiking across Vietnam, to becoming an improv coach, TEDx organizer, Discovery Channel host, Bollywood actor, and eventually a breakthrough coach helping entrepreneurs and creatives around the world.
In this episode, Brian reveals why reinvention is essential, how comfort zones keep us trapped, and why action is the cure to anxiety. He shares the mindset shifts that turned failures into opportunities, the power of saying yes, and why beliefs—not knowledge, determine transformation. If you’ve ever felt stuck or afraid to take the leap, this conversation will show you what’s possible when you stop saying “no” out of fear and start trusting yourself.
Timestamps:
0:00 – Why reinvent your life?
6:10 – The marbles video that changed everything
12:00 – Backpacking Asia & motorbiking Vietnam
18:00 – Improv, TEDx, and a Discovery Channel show
24:50 – Uber Eats burnout & hitting rock bottom
31:00 – Saying yes vs saying no in life
38:00 – Overcoming imposter syndrome at every stage
45:00 – One interaction can change your life
52:00 – Realizing your dream might not be your dream anymore
59:50 – The power of journaling & asking “why”
1:06:45 – Reinvention at any age & brain plasticity
1:13:45 – Practical steps to start reinventing yourself today
Alongside his incredible journey, Brian now works as a breakthrough coach and TEDx speaker, helping entrepreneurs and creatives around the world get unstuck and step into their potential. On Instagram @iambriannathan, he shares daily insights on mindset, confidence, and reinvention that continue to inspire thousands.
