In this raw and inspiring episode, Frank Lawton speaks with writer, boxer, and thinker Ed Latimore about the hard-won lessons that shaped his philosophy of life. From growing up in the projects to fighting professionally, from battling addiction to embracing fatherhood, Ed distills a lifetime of struggle and reflection into practical wisdom.

He shares why he gave up alcohol, how he learned to stop wasting time on the wrong people, and why relationships are “emergent properties” that can’t be reduced to their parts. Together, Frank and Ed explore the difference between being liked and being respected, why failure is essential training for success, and how boxing taught Ed to face fear, pain, and public judgment without flinching.

This conversation cuts through excuses, revealing a path grounded in responsibility, preparation, and resilience. Whether it’s building meaningful connections, confronting weakness, or cultivating order, Ed shows how to turn life’s hardest blows into the training ground for true strength.

Check out Ed's work ​here​: https://edlatimore.com/ And his new book, ​Hard Lessons from the Hurt Business​ here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593716361

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In this wide-ranging and deeply reflective episode, Frank Lawton speaks with naturopathic doctor and integrative healer Erica Matluck about how healing unfolds beyond conventional ideas of safety, diagnosis, and even root causes. Erica shares her journey from energy work and anthropology to Western medical training and integrative practice — shaped not by rigid ideology, but by lived experience and practical discernment.

She challenges the dominant frameworks of both conventional and alternative medicine, especially the oversimplification of healing into singular “root causes.” Instead, she invites a systems-level approach that honors complexity, pattern recognition, and the interplay of physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual health.

Frank and Erica explore the limits of titles, the over-reliance on modalities, and the importance of discernment in the healing process. They discuss how imbalance itself is a guidepost toward equilibrium, and how transformation often requires us to trust the unknown. From discerning unconscious patterns to reframing symptoms as messages rather than malfunctions, this conversation invites listeners to look deeper and wider than any one model can offer.

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What if you could turn anxiety, numbness, and avoidance into strength, resilience, and joy?

We explore:

Whether you want to break old patterns, build emotional resilience, or live with more connection and freedom, this conversation offers a clear plan to get there.

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In this reflective episode, Frank speaks with longtime Mindform member Arwill Recto, a partner, father, and systems thinker deeply engaged in self-awareness and communication. Arwill shares his journey from faith-based volunteer work to corporate leadership, and how burnout and pandemic depression sparked a deeper dive into psychology, stoicism, and purpose.

They explore how self-awareness shapes communication both at work and at home, and how Arwill's growth shifted from being inward and achievement-focused to more relational and altruistic—particularly after becoming a parent. He talks about the challenge of reconciling a return to spirituality with years of secular personal development, and how journaling, reparenting, and the willingness to name his emotions have helped build better relationships. Arwill explains why understanding both the message and the mindset of the listener is key to real connection.

It’s a thoughtful exchange on how inner clarity and openness lead to stronger relationships, more conscious leadership, and ultimately, deeper contentment.

In this rich and introspective episode of The Mindform Podcast, host Frank Lawton is joined by Kendall McCullough, a spiritual life coach and the founder of Rooted Awakening Coaching. Kendall shares his deeply personal journey from a challenging early adulthood marked by mental health struggles and a Kundalini awakening, to the development of a grounded and spiritually integrated coaching practice. Drawing heavily on Jungian psychology, Kendall outlines his four-part model of change—Awakening, Individuation, Grounding, and Transformation—which reflects both his personal evolution and the framework he now offers his clients.

Together, Frank and Kendall explore themes of inner child work, embodiment, the integration of ego and spirit, and the importance of grounding profound spiritual experiences in everyday life. They discuss the limitations of conventional therapy, the symbolic power of belief, and the role of direct experience in reshaping one’s map of reality. With candor and warmth, Kendall reflects on the risks of ungrounded awakening, the healing potential of compassion, and his ongoing pursuit of becoming who he truly is—both in his coaching work and personal life.

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In this role-reversal episode, Mindform member John Warinner hosts a deeply personal conversation with the podcast’s regular host, Frank Lawton. Together, they explore Frank’s journey through meditation, fatherhood, and the transformative power of communication especially his passion for Nonviolent Communication (NVC).

Frank opens up about how Vipassana retreats shaped his presence and how his role as a father influences the language he uses and the worldview he hopes to pass on to his children. The episode also unpacks the philosophical layers of worldview, belief, and persuasion—tying personal growth to how we speak, listen, and perceive one another.

Both reflective and practical, this episode is a rare glimpse into the mind behind Mindform, revealing the values, questions, and lived experience that guide its voice.

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In this episode of The Mindform Podcast, host Frank Lawton sits down with Ryan A. Bush, founder of Mindform and author of several books including The Anxiety Book and The Philosopher’s Field Guide. The conversation centers around the psychotech programs Ryan has developed, including the Anxiety Algorithm, Flourishing Function, and Growth Accelerator. Ryan elaborates on his vision of creating a “user interface for the mind”, how these tools deliver real transformation, and the community-building strategies behind Mindform.

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In this special episode, Ryan A. Bush hosts a live Q&A with Anne-Laure Le Cunff—neuroscientist, writer, and founder of Ness Labs—centered around her book Tiny Experiments. Recorded as part of the Mindform community’s June book club, the episode brings together questions from members on how to build an experimental mindset in work, life, and learning.

Anne-Laure discusses the difference between “tiny experiments” and traditional goal-setting, why curiosity and subjectivity matter, and how experimentation can be a form of personal liberation. She shares stories of YouTube failures, Google burnout, meditation trials, medicinal plant walks, and the growth of Ness Labs as a community born from experimentation. The episode touches on neurodiversity, metacognition, legacy vs. generativity, and whether we really have a “best self” to discover.

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In Episode 23 of The Mindform Podcast, Frank Lawton speaks with Ralph Kurz, Stoic mentor and mental trainer, about his journey into Stoicism and how it reshaped his worldview. They trace his path from reading Meditations to joining the College of Stoic Philosophers and facilitating discussions on virtue through the Virtues Project.

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In this episode of The Mindform Podcast, Ryan A. Bush hosts in place of Frank Lawton for a thoughtful conversation with returning guest Lucas Golding. The two explore the nature of the self, drawing from Lucas’s background in meditation and Buddhist philosophy and Ryan’s interest in neuroscience. Together, they question the idea of a fixed identity, examine how language and evolution shape our sense of self, and reflect on what happens when we begin to let go of that illusion.

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