MindHack Podcast

By Cody McLain

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What's MindHack Podcast about?

MindHack is a podcast by Cody McLain that seeks to break down the routines, habits, mindset, and ideologies of successful people, scientific studies, and popular books. This is a self-help podcast dedicating to finding out the keys to success, happiness, and limitless productivity.

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MindHack Podcast episodes:

06.01.2024
Think You’re in Control? Think Again! The Hidden Forces Behind Your Choices | Ep. 070
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?...
05.17.2024
Unlocking True Entrepreneurial Freedom without Burning Out | Ep. 069
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 and balancing personal...
05.10.2024
Living Without Regrets: Can Embracing Mortality Change Everything? with Jodi Wellman | Ep. 067
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...
04.26.2024
Brain On!: Unleash Your Brain's Full Potential with Deb Smolensky | Ep. 059
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!," which advocates for...
03.28.2024
The Climate Tech Revolution with Justin Bean: Building Sustainable Abundance | Ep. 061
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...
03.21.2024
Guy Kawasaki: Think Remarkable Let's Dive into the Mind of a Visionary | Ep. 066
In this captivating episode of the MindHack Podcast, host Cody McLain engages in a profound conversation with Guy Kawasaki, a visionary in the tech landscape and master evangelist. Known for his instrumental role in marketing Apple's Macintosh and his impactful...
03.14.2024
Beyond the Trip: Diving Deep into the World of Psychedelic Healing with Matt Zemon | Ep. 065
Join us for an enlightening episode of the MindHack podcast with special guest Matt Zemon, author of 'Psychedelics For Everyone' and a leading voice in the psychedelic movement. Dive into the fascinating world of psychedelic therapy, as Matt shares his...
03.07.2024
All In: Mike Michalowicz's Secrets to Building Unstoppable Teams | Ep. 063
In this captivating episode of the MindHack podcast, we sit down with Mike Michalowicz, the entrepreneurial guru and author of "All In: How Great Leaders Build Unstoppable Teams." Mike shares his journey from founding and selling multi-million dollar businesses to...
03.01.2024
Embracing Self-Compassion: A Conversation with Kristin Neff | Ep. 064
Join us as we dive deep into the transformative power of self-compassion with Dr. Kristin Neff, a pioneering psychologist and author of the acclaimed book "Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself." In this insightful conversation, Dr. Neff...
02.23.2024
Bridging Divides: Michele Lamont's Vision for a More Inclusive Society | Ep. 060
In this thought-provoking episode of The MindHack Podcast, we're joined by renowned Harvard sociologist and author Michèle Lamont to explore her groundbreaking work on social inclusion, recognition, and dignity. Michèle shares insights from her latest book, "Seeing Others: How Recognition...
02.16.2024
The Mind Behind Stress-Free Productivity: Getting Things Done with David Allen | Ep. 057
This show delves into the groundbreaking 'Getting Things Done' (GTD) methodology with its creator, David Allen, offering an in-depth exploration of how this approach can revolutionize productivity and mental clarity. Allen shares insights into GTD's development, its core principles, and...
11.01.2023
Tapping into Emotional Freedom: The Power of EFT with Phyllis Ginsberg | Ep. 055
In this enlightening episode of the MindHack podcast, host Cody McLain sits down with Phyllis Ginsberg, a "survival to thrival" expert with over 30 years of experience in marriage and family therapy. They dive deep into Phyllis's transformative journey from...
10.18.2023
From Mentor to Super Mentor: The Eric Koester Blueprint | Ep. 054
Are you ready to redefine mentorship? In this enlightening episode, we're joined by Eric Koester, a professor of entrepreneurship and the mind behind 'Super Mentors.' Eric challenges conventional wisdom and introduces a groundbreaking approach to mentorship that focuses on opportunities,...
10.11.2023
From Clock Time to Mind Time: A Conversation with David Kadavy | Ep. 053
Welcome to another enlightening episode of the MindHack Podcast! Today, we're thrilled to feature David Kadavy, a trailblazing author and designer who's challenging the way we think about creativity and productivity. David takes us on a transformative journey, sharing why...
09.28.2023
Clearer, Closer, Better: The Power of Perception with Dr. Emily Balcetis | Ep. 052
In this enlightening episode of the MindHack podcast, we're joined by Dr. Emily Balcetis, an associate professor of psychology at NYU. Dive into the intriguing world of perception, motivation, and decision-making as Dr. Balcetis shares her groundbreaking research. Learn how...
09.21.2023
Decoding the Universe with Stephen Wolfram: Bridging the Gap Between Man, Mind and Machine | Ep. 051
A heady mix of philosophy, physics, and computational theory, this episode is not one to miss for those interested in the frontiers of scientific thought and the mysteries of existence. Cody McLain sits down with Stephen Wolfram, the founder of...
08.14.2023
Rethinking Positive Thinking: The WOOP Method Unveiled with Gabriele Oettingen | Ep. 049
Join us in an enlightening conversation with Dr. Gabriele Oettingen, a distinguished professor of psychology and pioneer in the field of motivation and goal pursuit. Dr. Oettingen is renowned for her groundbreaking WOOP method, a revolutionary approach that combines positive...
08.07.2023
Mastering the Success Habit: Stephanie Ewing's Strategies to Overcome Procrastination | Ep. 047
Join us for an enlightening episode as we dive into the world of conquering procrastination with renowned author Stephanie Ewing. In this dynamic discussion centered around her book "The Success Habit," Stephanie unveils actionable strategies to break free from procrastination's...
08.01.2023
Transformative Healing: Unveiling the Power of Somatic Experiencing with Brian D. Mahan | Ep. 046
In this transformative episode of MindHack, we have the privilege of diving deep into the world of healing and personal transformation with the exceptional guest, Brian D. Mahan, SEP. A highly skilled professional specializing in stress physiology and trauma renegotiation,...
07.14.2023
Finding Calm in Anxious Times: A Conversation with Author Chris Bailey | MindHack Ep. 045
In this episode of MindHack, join host Cody Mclain as we delve into the world of productivity and mindfulness with acclaimed author and speaker, Chris Bailey. Discover the power of finding presence and enhancing productivity, even in the midst of...
07.07.2023
Unleashing Your Inner Potential: Thibaut Meurisse's 'Do the Impossible' | MindHack Ep. 044
In today's episode, we have the pleasure of introducing you to Thibaut Meurisse, a renowned author and personal development coach. Thibaut is widely recognized for his expertise in emotional mastery, mindset, and self-improvement. With his 'Master Your Emotions' book series,...
06.23.2023
Don't Be a Billionaire! Insights from Kevin Kelly, Co-Founder of Wired Magazine | MindHack Ep. 043
In this captivating podcast interview, we sit down with the visionary thinker and technology pioneer, Kevin Kelly, as he delves into his latest literary masterpiece, "Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I'd Known Earlier." Join us as we explore...
07.12.2022
How Important is Your Visual Intelligence with FIXED Author Amy Herman
Amy Herman is a visual educator who in her 2018 Ted Talk, explained how we can use our understanding of art to enhance our powers of perception and connection with those around us. In this interview, we discuss multiple works...
01.25.2022
Maximize Your Confidence With West Point Director of Performance Psychology Nate Zinsser
Dr. Nate Zinsser has spent his career training the minds of the U.S. Military Academy’s cadets as they prepare to lead and perform when the stakes are the very highest—on the battlefield. Alongside this work, he has coached world-class athletes...
11.08.2021
Flow and the Personification of Emotions - Troy Erstling
Today we’re interviewing somebody who is a world traveler and expert in flow states. He’s a writer and consultant and has even given a TEDx talk on freestyling. Besides designing his digital nomad lifestyle, he employs a variety of activities...
10.26.2021
How to Hack your Motivation and Productivity - Nick Winter
MindHack is a podcast by Cody McLain that seeks to break down the routines, habits, mindset, and ideologies of successful people, scientific studies, and popular books. This is a self-help podcast dedicated to finding out the keys to success, happiness,...
08.17.2021
26 Years and $15M Later, How this Power Couple Managed to Create an Award Winning Ice Cream Brand - Nicki Schroeder
Nicki Schroeder, Co-Founder, and CMO of High Road Craft Ice Cream, one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing craft ice cream manufacturers in the US. They produce ice cream for some of the largest retailers including SAMS club and many...
07.07.2021
How to Balance Your Ambition and Contentment with Forbes Entrepreneur Jodie Cook
Today’s guest is Jodie Cook. Jodie founded a social media agency at just 22 years old and sold it in 2021. She is a regular contributor for Forbes on entrepreneurship and was also included in Forbes list of 30 under...
06.29.2021
How Founder of BestSelf Co Went From Quitting Her Job to Building a $30 Million Dollar Self-Improvement Empire - Cathryn Lavery
Today’s guest is Cathryn Lavery, the founder of Best Self Co, a multi-million dollar company that specializes in selling journals, card decks, and online courses. Best Self creates meaningful products and tools that help you create positive change in your...
06.21.2021
Focusmate.com Founder Discusses Importance of Internal Values in Business - Taylor Jacobson
Taylor Jacobson is the founder & CEO of Focusmate (www.focusmate.com), a virtual coworking community on a mission to help everyone do their best work. Thousands of people in 160+ countries sit side-by-side, via video, to keep each other company, cheer...
04.16.2021
How This Startup Founder Plans To Hit $10 Million - Aleksandr Volodarsky of Lemon.io
Aleksandr is the founder of Lemon.io, a service that matches startup founders with vetted developers. He is publicly committed to getting to 2.5m revenue by the end of 2021. Aleksandr is a true professional in business development and R&D; out-staffing. ...
04.15.2021
Navigating Neurodiversity and Evolutionary Biology - Andreas Hofer
Andreas Hofer has been interested in evolutionary psychology for almost 30 years now. His blog The Bigger Picture discusses ideas he has when he tries to understand the patterns he sees in the world. A self-published author of over 30...
08.31.2020
Finding Strategies, Purpose, Ideologies for Success with Flow Expert - Rian Doris
Rian has worked his way up to working with some of the world’s leading experts on peak performance and flow including Keith Ferrazzi, Dr. Dan Siegel, and Steven Kotler, his partner at Flow Research Collective. He is the Co-Founder &...
08.10.2020
Society, Behavior and the Future - Robert Greene
Robert Greene is a phenomenal writer who is loved by many and is considered to be one of the greatest writers of our time. Having authored books like the 48 Laws of Power and the Laws of Human Nature, Robert...
04.03.2020
Flow and the Personification of Emotions - Troy Erstling
Today we’re interviewing somebody who is a world traveler and expert in flow states. He’s a writer and consultant and has even given a TEDx talk on freestyling. Besides designing his digital nomad lifestyle, he employs a variety of activities...
12.22.2019
Validate Your Startup, Use the Mom Test, and Get the Successful Entrepreneur Mindset - Matt Clifford
Matt Clifford has helped accelerate the businesses of over 1000 entrepreneurs. He's the co-founder of Entrepreneur First, the world's leading technology talent investor. Entrepreneur First brings together extraordinary people to build startups from scratch in London, Singapore, Berlin, Hong Kong,...
10.15.2019
The Mindfulness Prescription for Adult ADHD - Lidia Zylowska
Lidia Zylowska, M.D. is a board-certified psychiatrist and Associate Professor at UMN Department of Psychiatry where she leads the Mental Health Wellness Team. Dr. Zylowska has expertise in integrative psychiatry, adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and mindfulness-based therapy. ...
10.03.2019
Become Bilingual & Learn How Just "One Thing" Can Change Your Life - Sami Halabi
Today we’re interviewing somebody who is incredibly focused, driven, and ambitious from an early age. He’s a polyglot who speaks 5 languages, and is on the top echelons of the Oracle marketing department, serving as a Digital Marketing Manager whose...
08.02.2019
Launch Yourself Into a Revenue-First Startup - Brent Summers
What does it mean to build a startup as an entrepreneur? In this conversation with Brent Summers, we look at some of the challenges that you'll be faced with not only validating your idea, questions you need to be asking...
07.12.2019
Find Flow & Get Creative in Nature with DIY Genius - Kyle Pearce
Have you ever felt completely stuck in your routine? Today we chat with Kyle Pearce about finding flow in creativity and the benefits of getting out in nature. Kyle Pearce is the founder of DIY Genius and an experiential learning designer,...
06.24.2019
Learn How to Improve your Memory with 4x USA Memory Champion - Nelson Dellis
In this episode of the MindHack podcast, you'll learn simple techniques to improve your memory that can be practiced at any time! Learn techniques from books like Remember It and Moonwalking with Einstein to help you remember the letter and...
06.07.2019
How this Entrepreneur went from Addiction to Discovering Flow - Michael Dash
Michael Dash is the President and CEO of Parallel HR Solutions, Inc. He is currently in recovery for three different addictions. This journey to hope follows a six-year lawsuit that’s now settled and the sale of his company he spent...
04.30.2019
Learn the Traveler's Mindset and Stress-based Mindfulness - Matt Wilson
Matt Wilson is the Founder and CEO of under30experiences, recently ranked on the Forbes 5,000 list. In this episode, Cody and Matt discuss the importance of travel in getting outside of your daily habits, and mindfulness-based practices to calm and...
04.29.2019
Finding the Achiever's Mindset - Tiago Forte
Tiago Forte is a writer, speaker, teacher, and researcher dedicated to helping knowledge workers transform their productivity and thrive in the future of work. In this episode, we uncover what it means to be successful, how one can find an...
04.09.2019
Creating a Kaizen Culture and the Importance of Poetry - Seth Braverman
Seth is COO of Xylem Design in Fort Collins, CO. An amateur philosopher and writer of poetry, he's spent the past two years studying under Dan Beachy-Quick, poet and professor at CSU. In this episode we discuss the importance of...
10.10.2018
How to Hack your Motivation and Productivity - Nick Winter
Nick Winter is the co-founder of the highly successful startup, CodeCombat, a free-to-use educational gaming company that teaches players the fundamentals of computer programming. He's also the author of the book, The Motivation Hacker and conducted a series of experiments...
08.14.2018
Lead a Meaningful life, Optimize Learning & What Blockchain has to do With It - Paul Golding
Paul Golding is what I’d refer to as one of the smartest geeks in Silicon Valley. He holds 25 patents across a wide range of fields from cryptography to computational aesthetics, which I had to google and appears to be...
06.14.2018
Find Flow, Accomplish Goals and Improve your Life - Malcolm Ocean
Malcolm Ocean is the creator of the Complice goal-oriented productivity system. He's been experimenting with habit-change and productivity systems since high school and has tried everything from tiny behavioral tweaks to major mindset upgrades. His current main purpose is to...
06.08.2018
Author of Predictable Profits & His Life Challenges - Charles Gaudet
Charles became an entrepreneur when he was only 4 years old and continued to hone his craft until today. In this episode, he will tell us the roller coaster ride he had to go through before he reached his own...
05.21.2018
Overcoming Obstacles, Finding Purpose & Meaning - Klyn Elsbury
Klyn was born with Cystic Fibrosis and Doctors didn’t give her more than 14 years to live. She’s now 30 and has beaten the odds time and time again. She is somebody who has pushed herself over and over, from...

What's MindHack Podcast about?

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MindHack Podcast episodes:

Think You’re in Control? Think Again! The Hidden Forces Behind Your Choices | Ep. 070

Unlocking True Entrepreneurial Freedom without Burning Out | Ep. 069

Living Without Regrets: Can Embracing Mortality Change Everything? with Jodi Wellman | Ep. 067

Brain On!: Unleash Your Brain's Full Potential with Deb Smolensky | Ep. 059

The Climate Tech Revolution with Justin Bean: Building Sustainable Abundance | Ep. 061

Guy Kawasaki: Think Remarkable Let's Dive into the Mind of a Visionary | Ep. 066

Beyond the Trip: Diving Deep into the World of Psychedelic Healing with Matt Zemon | Ep. 065

All In: Mike Michalowicz's Secrets to Building Unstoppable Teams | Ep. 063

Embracing Self-Compassion: A Conversation with Kristin Neff | Ep. 064

Bridging Divides: Michele Lamont's Vision for a More Inclusive Society | Ep. 060

The Mind Behind Stress-Free Productivity: Getting Things Done with David Allen | Ep. 057

Tapping into Emotional Freedom: The Power of EFT with Phyllis Ginsberg | Ep. 055

From Mentor to Super Mentor: The Eric Koester Blueprint | Ep. 054

From Clock Time to Mind Time: A Conversation with David Kadavy | Ep. 053

Clearer, Closer, Better: The Power of Perception with Dr. Emily Balcetis | Ep. 052

Decoding the Universe with Stephen Wolfram: Bridging the Gap Between Man, Mind and Machine | Ep. 051

Rethinking Positive Thinking: The WOOP Method Unveiled with Gabriele Oettingen | Ep. 049

Mastering the Success Habit: Stephanie Ewing's Strategies to Overcome Procrastination | Ep. 047

Transformative Healing: Unveiling the Power of Somatic Experiencing with Brian D. Mahan | Ep. 046

Finding Calm in Anxious Times: A Conversation with Author Chris Bailey | MindHack Ep. 045

Unleashing Your Inner Potential: Thibaut Meurisse's 'Do the Impossible' | MindHack Ep. 044

Don't Be a Billionaire! Insights from Kevin Kelly, Co-Founder of Wired Magazine | MindHack Ep. 043

How Important is Your Visual Intelligence with FIXED Author Amy Herman

Maximize Your Confidence With West Point Director of Performance Psychology Nate Zinsser

Flow and the Personification of Emotions - Troy Erstling

How to Hack your Motivation and Productivity - Nick Winter

26 Years and $15M Later, How this Power Couple Managed to Create an Award Winning Ice Cream Brand - Nicki Schroeder

How to Balance Your Ambition and Contentment with Forbes Entrepreneur Jodie Cook

How Founder of BestSelf Co Went From Quitting Her Job to Building a $30 Million Dollar Self-Improvement Empire - Cathryn Lavery

Focusmate.com Founder Discusses Importance of Internal Values in Business - Taylor Jacobson

How This Startup Founder Plans To Hit $10 Million - Aleksandr Volodarsky of Lemon.io

Navigating Neurodiversity and Evolutionary Biology - Andreas Hofer

Finding Strategies, Purpose, Ideologies for Success with Flow Expert - Rian Doris

Society, Behavior and the Future - Robert Greene

Flow and the Personification of Emotions - Troy Erstling

Validate Your Startup, Use the Mom Test, and Get the Successful Entrepreneur Mindset - Matt Clifford

The Mindfulness Prescription for Adult ADHD - Lidia Zylowska

Become Bilingual & Learn How Just "One Thing" Can Change Your Life - Sami Halabi

Launch Yourself Into a Revenue-First Startup - Brent Summers

Find Flow & Get Creative in Nature with DIY Genius - Kyle Pearce

Learn How to Improve your Memory with 4x USA Memory Champion - Nelson Dellis

How this Entrepreneur went from Addiction to Discovering Flow - Michael Dash

Learn the Traveler's Mindset and Stress-based Mindfulness - Matt Wilson

Finding the Achiever's Mindset - Tiago Forte

Creating a Kaizen Culture and the Importance of Poetry - Seth Braverman

How to Hack your Motivation and Productivity - Nick Winter

Lead a Meaningful life, Optimize Learning & What Blockchain has to do With It - Paul Golding

Find Flow, Accomplish Goals and Improve your Life - Malcolm Ocean

Author of Predictable Profits & His Life Challenges - Charles Gaudet

Overcoming Obstacles, Finding Purpose & Meaning - Klyn Elsbury

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