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MindHack

Cody McLain

Business

Frequency: 1 episode/32d. Total Eps: 88

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.

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#102 Jeff Burningham - AI Is a Mirror — Not the Enemy

Monday, November 3, 2025 • Duration 01:14:03

What if artificial intelligence isn't our biggest threat but our clearest reflection? In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, entrepreneur and venture capitalist Jeff Burningham, author of “The Last Book Written by a Human,” joins host Cody McLain to explore how AI mirrors our own consciousness, habits, and hidden fears.

Discover why chasing success can feel hollow, why wisdom instead of intelligence will define our future, and how we can become more human in the age of machines.

ℹ️ About the Guest

Jeff Burningham has spent his career investing in the future by launching businesses, backing entrepreneurs, and helping shape industries. But as artificial intelligence reshapes the world at unprecedented speed, he is asking a bigger question: What kind of future are we actually building?

His journey has taken him from boardrooms to political campaigns, and from the highs of entrepreneurial success to the depths of personal transformation. As a former Bishop leading a congregation of over 500 people, Jeff brings the heart of a spiritual leader to every arena he enters, whether in business, politics, or family life as a devoted husband, father of four, and proud grandfather.

His book, The Last Book Written by a Human, is a deeply personal exploration of the choices we face in the age of AI, as well as an invitation to embrace wisdom, connection, and real human evolution.

Built and invested in hundreds of tech companies
Ran for Governor of Utah, challenging the political status quo
Explored consciousness, transformation, and the limits of human potential
Advocates for a new way forward in a world increasingly shaped by AI

Jeff isn’t here to predict the future. He’s here to help shape it. And he believes that work starts with all of us.

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John Huntsman Jr. — Former Governor of Utah and U.S. Ambassador
Sally Burningham — Jeff Burningham’s wife, mentioned in personal context
Albert Einstein — Referenced for his quote about the universe being friendly
Mother Teresa — Referenced as an example of an “anomaly” or exceptional human being
Mahatma Gandhi — Referenced as an example of a moral and spiritual leader
Jesus Christ — Referenced as a symbol of love, transformation, and spiritual guidance
Eckhart Tolle — Author of A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose and The Power of Now

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#101 Anthony Abbagnano: The Illness That Sparked a Global Breathwork Revolution

Monday, October 20, 2025 • Duration 01:08:42

When life brought him to the edge of death, Anthony Abbagnano discovered something extraordinary — the hidden power of breath.

From total physical collapse to becoming a global transformation leader, Anthony’s story reveals how conscious breathing can unlock healing, restore balance, and help us reconnect to who we truly are. As the founder of Alchemy of Breath and author of Outer Chaos, Inner Calm, he has inspired thousands around the world to overcome trauma, anxiety, and emotional pain through the simple act of mindful breathing.

In this powerful episode, Anthony shares how one breath can shift your entire reality. Learn how breathwork rewires the nervous system, releases buried emotion, and creates calm within the chaos of modern life.

ℹ️ About the Guest

Anthony Abbagnano is a pioneering breathwork expert and founder of Alchemy of Breath, the world's top-rated breathwork institute. He has helped thousands transform their lives through free weekly Breathe The World sessions, Facilitator Training, and BreathCamp retreats at ASHA in Tuscany, Italy. Learn more at www.alchemyofbreath.com and buy Anthony's book at https://iam.alchemyofbreath.com/book-podcast.

🌐 Website: alchemyofbreath.com
🌐 ASHA School (Alchemy School of Healing Arts): asha.global
📸 Instagram: @alchemyofbreath
📘 Facebook: Alchemy of Breath
▶️ YouTube: Anthony Abbagnano
💼 LinkedIn: Anthony Abbagnano

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#092 - Dr. Neil Paulvin - Biohacking Hype vs. Truth

Monday, June 9, 2025 • Duration 01:13:10

Is your quest for peak performance lost in a sea of biohacking fads and conflicting advice? In a world saturated with quick fixes and miracle cures, discerning genuine science from fleeting trends can feel like navigating a minefield. Many embark on their optimization journey armed with popular advice, only to find themselves investing time, energy, and resources into strategies that yield minimal returns or, worse, prove counterproductive. The allure of the "next big thing" often overshadows the foundational pillars of true health and vitality, leaving many feeling frustrated and no closer to their goals.

Enter Dr. Neil Paulvin, a renowned physician specializing in human performance and longevity for high-achievers, from CEOs to elite athletes. In this eye-opening episode of MindHack, Dr. Paulvin joins us to dismantle the myths and cut through the noise. He provides a masterclass in true health optimization, revealing which popular biohacks stand up to scientific scrutiny and which are merely hype. If you're ready to move beyond the fads and build a resilient foundation for lasting peak performance, this conversation is your tactical blueprint.

ℹ️ About the Guest

Dr. Neil Paulvin is a leading physician in longevity and human performance. He works with CEOs, Fortune 500 executives, and professional athletes to help them achieve peak physical and mental output. Dr. Paulvin focuses on a comprehensive, science-backed approach, integrating foundational health principles with cutting-edge advanced therapies, always emphasizing personalized protocols based on in-depth biomarker analysis and individual goals.

Website: Dr. Neil Paulvin: Functional Medicine & Integrated Manual Theraphy in New York
Instagram: @drpaulvin

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#091 Colleen West - Meet Your "Inner Crew" – The IFS Key to Overcoming Anxiety & Healing Trauma

Monday, June 2, 2025 • Duration 01:13:29

That voice in your head telling you you're not enough? It's not your enemy, it's part of your "Inner Crew" trying to protect you.

In this mind-blowing episode, therapist Colleen West reveals why understanding your internal parts is the key to healing trauma and conquering anxiety. She breaks down the revolutionary Internal Family Systems approach that's taking the therapy world by storm.

Discover why your anxiety exists, how childhood wounds still drive your adult decisions, and why that inner critic won't shut up. Plus, learn how to access your authentic "Self", the calm center that can finally bring peace to your mental battlefield.

Cody shares his own journey using IFS to understand his workaholic tendencies, while Colleen explains how even pre-verbal trauma from infancy can be healed.

Stop fighting yourself. Meet your Inner Crew and transform your relationship with every part of you that's been misunderstood.

ℹ️ About the Guests

Colleen West is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 25 years of experience helping individuals heal from trauma. As an Internal Family Systems Clinical Consultant and former EMDR Approved Consultant, Colleen brings a depth of expertise in transformative healing approaches that go beyond traditional talk therapy.

She is the author of "We All Have Parts: An Illustrated Guide to Healing Trauma With Internal Family Systems," which makes complex psychological concepts accessible through thoughtful illustrations, as well as "The IFS Flip Chart: A psychoeducational Tool for Unlocking the Multiple Mind". Drawing from her own journey of healing childhood wounds, Colleen specializes in pre-verbal trauma and has developed unique insights into how our earliest experiences shape our adult lives.

Instagram: @colleenwest
Twitter/X: @colleenwest
Facebook: Parts Work: Trauma-Informed IFS
Websites: https://www.colleenwest.com/ and https://smarttherapytools.com/

#090 Josh and Greg : Rewire Your Mind - Simple NLP Secrets for Success

Monday, May 5, 2025 • Duration 01:24:54

Neuroscientist meets Trial Lawyer and what happens next will rewire your mind. Neuroscientist Josh Davis, PhD, and trial lawyer turned entrepreneur Greg Prosmushkin, authors of "The Difference That Makes The Difference," reveal powerful, easy to use Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) techniques to instantly shift your mindset for success.

We dive into compelling stories of how NLP dramatically transformed Greg's courtroom confidence and Josh's ability to quickly shift emotional states. You'll discover practical NLP strategies including mental reframing, breaking negative thought loops, and mastering instantaneous rapport to improve your communication skills, overcome stress, and erase self-limiting beliefs.

Listen now to learn how NLP can upgrade your thinking, elevate your performance, and unlock lasting, positive change across your work, relationships, and personal growth.

ℹ️ About the Guests

Joining us today are neuroscientist Josh Davis, PhD, and trial lawyer turned entrepreneur Greg Prosmushkin, co-authors of the groundbreaking new book, "The Difference That Makes The Difference." Together, they combine powerful neuroscience and real-world courtroom strategies to help you harness simple yet transformative Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) techniques. A special shoutout to their innovative collaboration bridging science and practical insights to create meaningful positive change.

LinkedIn - Josh Davis PhD
Instagram -Two Awesome Hours
Instagram - Greg Prosmushkin
Facebook - The law office of Greg Prosmushkin
Website - Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer
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#089 Jay Yang: Success Without Permission - A Teenager's Path to Six Figures

Monday, April 28, 2025 • Duration 57:51

The invisible prison holding you back isn't built with bars but beliefs. Most never realize they forged their own chains.

Enter Jay Yang: while classmates played video games, he cold-emailed CEOs and landed career-making opportunities with Noah Kagan at 16. By 19, he commanded a six-figure business and 200,000 followers without permission slips from gatekeepers.

This conversation cracks open the playbook others pray you never discover. Jay reveals his ingenious TAG method that turns untouchable mentors into allies, the exact 19-slide deck strategy that bypassed years of corporate climbing, and his "sawdust selling" technique that transforms your everyday actions into income streams.

Behind every locked door of opportunity stands no guard but your own hesitation. Learn the four-step framework that propelled a teenager past professionals with decades of experience. This isn't inspiration. It's a tactical blueprint for those brave enough to simply try the handle.

ℹ️ About the Guest

Jay Yang believes you don’t need permission to create your own opportunities.

At 16, he cold-emailed Tyler Denk, CEO of beehiiv, with a list of ideas on how he could help. That email turned into an internship where he built beehiiv 101—a course that has helped hundreds of users unlock the platform’s potential.

At 17, he sent Noah Kagan, founder of AppSumo, a 19-page pitch deck breaking down gaps in his social media and email marketing—and how to fix them. That landed him a role as Head of Content, where he led social media campaigns, including the one that made Million Dollar Weekend a New York Times bestseller.

Today, Jay continues to help entrepreneurs scale their brands, grow their audiences, and market their products more effectively.

In his latest book, You Can Just Do Things: The Power of Permissionless Action, Jay shares the stories and strategies that helped him take bold action, build momentum, and create his own career path from scratch. When he’s not working, he’s likely playing pickup basketball, lifting weights, or spending time with family and friends.

#088 Vicki Tan: Ask Better Questions - An Interactive Approach to Life's Decisions

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 • Duration 01:06:31

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 revolutionized her career: most people struggle to make choices that lack self-coherence. They don't align with who they truly want to be.

Discover how cognitive biases influence all aspects of your daily life, from perception of time to how you navigate life's most pressing questions. Through thought-provoking stories—including how her 125-pound dog taught her more about self-discovery than moving to NYC—Vicki maps the quiet ways we approach uncertainty.

She reveals why changing jobs, cities, and relationships sometimes fails to deliver satisfaction, while explaining why well-intentioned advice from friends might not resonate with your unique mental shortcuts.

From her interactive guide "Ask This Book a Question," learn the playful approach to decision-making that empowers you to understand yourself in a new way. This journey of self-discovery helps you view your questions in a different light, making you surprised by how clear your path forward becomes.

ℹ️ About the Guest

Vicki Tan is a San Francisco–based digital product designer and behavioral science expert whose work has shaped user experiences at leading tech companies. Currently a Staff Product Designer at Pinterest, she has previously held key design roles at Spotify, Headspace, Lyft, and Google. Her approach blends psychology and design to create meaningful products that help people find inspiration and build healthy habits. In April 2025, Vicki released her debut book, Ask This Book a Question: An Interactive Journey to Find Wisdom for Life's Big and Little Decisions. This innovative guide reimagines decision-making by encouraging readers to explore their questions through the lens of cognitive biases and storytelling. The book offers interactive visuals and prompts to help readers navigate choices with greater clarity and self-awareness.

Instagram - http://instagram.com/vickiheart

#087 Tama Kieves: A Harvard Lawyer's Radical Path to True Fulfillment

Monday, April 7, 2025 • Duration 49:12

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 impractical decision you'll ever make for your happiness.

Feeling empty at the peak of achievement isn't just common—it's a wake-up call. Tama reveals the counterintuitive truth that 68% of high achievers report feeling trapped in their success, and shares her radical approach to breaking free from conventional thinking. Her provocative advice to "stop being so damn practical" isn't just bold—it's backed by Yale neuroscience showing how embracing uncertainty actually supercharges creativity by 53%.

From rewriting limiting beliefs to accessing your hidden genius, this episode delivers transformative insights for anyone who's ever felt successful yet unfulfilled. Discover why your unconventional desires aren't frivolous—they're the encoded roadmap to your most authentic life.

ℹ️ About the Guest

Tama Kieves is a Harvard Law School graduate who left her legal career to help others discover and pursue their true calling. She shares daily inspiration for unconventional achievers on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube @TamaKieves. Her latest book, Learning to Trust Yourself, explores how limiting beliefs can shape our reality—and how to overcome them. Her work has been featured in a TEDx talk and highlighted by publications like Oprah Magazine.

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TamaKievesAuthor/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tamakieves
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamakieves
YouTube - @TamaKieves

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Learning to Trust Yourself - Tama's latest book about overcoming limiting beliefs

#086 Sari Azout: Why Imagination Beats Skills in an AI Powered World

Monday, March 31, 2025 • Duration 01:01:43

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.

Sari drops truth bombs about why imagination—not technical skills—will be the career superpower of the future. She reveals how the most successful people will use AI differently than everyone else, and why being willing to be bored might become the ultimate luxury.

We explore the surprising reason many tech leaders don't let their own kids use the products they create, and how to build a personal knowledge system that gives you an unfair advantage in an AI world. If you're feeling overwhelmed by productivity culture, this episode will completely change how you think about technology.

ℹ️ About the Guest

Sari Azout is the founder of Sublime, a personal knowledge management tool designed to help people curate and connect ideas in meaningful ways. In her thought-provoking essay "The End of Productivity," she challenges conventional thinking about AI and productivity—questioning whether our obsession with efficiency is actually preventing us from doing our best work. With Sublime, she's building technology that focuses on deepening intention rather than hijacking attention, creating a refreshing alternative in today's distraction-driven digital landscape.

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Instagram - @sariazoutbaka
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Sari Azout - Founder of Sublime
Sublime - Personal knowledge management tool

#085 Dr Beth McDougall: Body Intelligence The Science of Healing Yourself

Monday, March 24, 2025 • Duration 01:12:28

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+ years, she's uncovered the shocking truth about your body's "pristine blueprint" – an energetic template that could transform how you heal forever.

Beth McDougall, MD is contributing to an emerging medical paradigm at the intersection of medicine and contemporary physics and describes health in the larger context of our relationship to the life force that informs, animates, and connects us all. Thinking about health in this larger context provides solutions for reversing disease, slowing aging, and optimizing our lives.

From Defeating Her Own Lyme Disease to Running San Francisco's Most Elite Health Clinic! Get the same actionable strategies Dr. McDougall uses with her high-performance clients. Learn the simple body-listening technique that outperforms expensive medical tests, and unlock your body's natural healing superpowers that could add decades of vibrant health to your life!

ℹ️ About the Guest

Dr. Beth McDougall, pioneering physician and medical detective, joins us today. Follow her @bethmcdougallmd on Instagram where she shares cutting-edge insights on health optimization. Her latest book "Your Pristine Blueprint" reveals how our bodies contain an encoded intelligence that can revolutionize healing when properly accessed. As Chief Medical Officer at JYZEN, she's collaborated with top biophysicists to create what many consider the most comprehensive bio-optimization center in the world.

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