Mindful Paths Podcast

Mindful Paths Podcast

Mindful Paths is a bi-weekly conversation with hosts Nick Day and Hari Kalymnios on training your mind for modern life. Exploring mindset, mental fitness, daily wellness habits, fitness, neuroscience, nutrition, meditation, yoga, mental health, wellbeing, resilience, and meaning through practical tools, events (such as mindvalley), lived experience, and honest reflection.

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July 30, 2026 43 mins
What if the memories you keep replaying are quietly deciding how happy you feel today? And what does it say about us that a single afternoon with an old friend can undo decades of comparison, regret, and the stories we have been telling ourselves? In this Mindful Paths Podcast episode, Nick Day and Hari Kalymnios turn a chance reunion with an old school friend into a deep dive on nostalgia, why we cling to certain memories, w...
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*In this video: How do you keep competing at a high level when your body changes the rules? Sean Luitjens shares 38 years of triathlon wisdom, living with Crohn's disease, and what it really means to be a system of one.* Nick Day and Hari Kalymnios welcome their very first guest on episode 87 of the Mindful Paths Podcast. Sean Luitjens is a lifelong triathlete, corporate executive, and performance coach who has competed for nearly ...
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Nick Day and Hari Kalymnios dive into a fascinating debate sparked by an idea from Brené Brown: Is joy the most vulnerable human emotion? The conversation explores whether joy is inherently fragile or whether vulnerability only exists in the pursuit of joy. Along the way, they unpack the psychology behind fear, hope, disappointment, and why many people hesitate to chase the things that could bring them the greatest happiness. The ...
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February 18, 2026 50 mins
What happens when you finally confront the thing that’s shaped your identity for decades? In this episode of Mindful Paths, Nick Day and Hari Kalymnios explore what really unfolds when fear is no longer avoided but faced head on. What began as Nick’s decision to overcome a lifelong arachnophobia turned into something far deeper — a powerful exploration of anxiety, childhood imprinting, vulnerability, and how the n...
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Peptides are everywhere right now. From biohackers and athletes to skincare brands and longevity clinics, everyone seems to be calling them the next big health upgrade. So what are they really? And do they actually work? Nick and Hari break down the science behind peptides, what the research says, and where the hype gets ahead of reality. They explore collagen peptides for joints and skin, BPC-157 for injury recovery, gut health an...
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January 21, 2026 56 mins
As we move into 2026, many people are trying to do more but feeling worse. Low energy, poor sleep, rising stress, and constant self-optimization are becoming the norm. In this episode of Mindful Paths, Nick Day and Hari Kalymnios explore a more sustainable way forward. They unpack how stress, sleep, nutrition, recovery, and emotional load interact, and why pushing harder often creates the opposite of progress. This conversation cov...
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In this episode of Mindful Paths Podcast, Nick and Harry explore how modern life quietly pulls us away from presence, and what it really takes to protect our energy, attention, and wellbeing. The conversation moves through fear disguised as wisdom, perfectionism, habit friction, screen addiction, and the subtle ways technology erodes connection with ourselves and others. They reflect on Christmas pressure, consumerism, wellness gad...
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In this episode of Mindful Paths, Nick and Hari reflect on Christmas as more than a joyful holiday and explore how this time of year amplifies emotions like grief, loneliness, pressure, nostalgia, and gratitude. Why does Christmas bring unresolved feelings to the surface? How do expectations around family, traditions, productivity, and self improvement quietly create stress instead of connection? Nick and Hari discuss how grief, lo...
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December 17, 2025 57 mins
In this episode of Mindful Paths, Nick and Hari take a clear, research grounded look at creatine and why it may be one of the most misunderstood yet evidence backed supplements for both physical performance and brain health. Is creatine really just for bodybuilders, or has it been unfairly dismissed because of outdated myths and poor marketing? Nick and Hari break down what creatine actually does in the body, how it supports ATP pr...
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In this episode of Mindful Paths, Nick and Hari dive deep into the sleep and recovery conversation that has taken over modern wellness. From early nights and winter rhythms to smart mattresses, mouth taping, red light therapy, and sleep trackers, they explore why rest has become both a personal struggle and a booming industry. Are you building simple habits that genuinely help you sleep, or getting pulled into optimisation culture ...
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November 20, 2025 51 mins
In this episode of Mindful Paths, Nick and Hari take a hard look at TikTok’s Great Lock-In, the Silent Walk trend, and the rise of “winter arc” challenges as tools for self improvement. Are you joining these trends to live more intentionally, or because the algorithm told you to? Are silent walks, winter lock-ins, and streak challenges helping you feel more aligned with your values, or just adding another layer of...
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In this episode of Mindful Paths, hosts Nick Day and Hari Kalymnios explore one of the most important shifts in personal growth today: moving from living out of alignment to living in alignment with your values. Are your daily choices matching what you say you care about, or are hidden habits pulling you off course? Can simple check-ins and value-first planning outperform complicated systems and endless to-do lists? From spotting ...
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In this episode of Mindful Paths, hosts Nick Day and Hari Kalymnios explore one of the most overlooked shifts in modern living: moving from a reported life to a created life. Are you simply reporting your day as it happens, or intentionally creating it? Can simple, portable mindfulness habits outperform complex gadget-heavy routines? From losing routine anchors to building travel-proof practices, Nick and Hari unpack the mindset, ...
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In this episode of Mindful Paths, hosts Nick Day and Hari Kalymnios explore one of the most controversial topics in modern health: lab-grown stem cells. Can we really harvest pluripotent stem cells from blood? Are these treatments a biohacking breakthrough or a biological risk waiting to happen? From Swedish lab discoveries to the 2012 Nobel Prize in stem-cell research, Nick and Hari unpack the latest science, ethical questions, a...
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Join us on this special episode of Mindful Paths as Hari takes us behind the scenes of his brand-new book Super Vitality, a project more than 10 years in the making. In this candid conversation, Hari reveals how redundancy sparked a personal transformation that led him to explore NLP, personal development, and the science of health optimization. You’ll hear how he created the BEAT Model (Brain, Elements, Activity, Tranquility...
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After 10+ years in the making, Hari has launched Super Vitality — a powerful guide to optimal health, boundless energy, and becoming superhuman, based on his Leadership BEAT Model™. Available now on Kindle & Paperback: https://amzn.to/4ndTmEi Special discount (lowest allowable prices on Amazon) for the first 72hrs only! Feeling the back-to-work slump after summer? In this episode we share a practical reset you can act...
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What happens when you step into a dark retreat for days, drink plant medicine, or dance ecstatically with hundreds of people in a converted church? In this episode of the Mindful Paths Podcast, Nick and Hari dive deep into the world of modern spirituality and unconventional healing practices - from chakras and frequency medicine to UFOs and consciousness itself. If you’ve ever wondered how far the human mind and body can go...
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Most people think fasting is just about skipping meals, but it is actually one of the most powerful resets you can give your body and mind. In this episode of the Mindful Paths Podcast, Hari and Nick share their real experiences with fasting, from water-only and juice fasts to intermittent and 5:2 methods, breaking down what actually happens when you stop eating. We cover how fasting boosts focus, lowers inflammation, speeds up re...
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Can owning less actually lead to a more fulfilled life? In this deeply reflective episode of Mindful Paths, Nick Day and Hari Kalymnios dive into the psychology of clutter, the spiritual power of simplicity, and the emotional weight we carry, both physically and mentally. Through personal stories and practical insights, they unpack how minimalism and mindfulness can unlock peace, clarity, and resilience in a world full of distracti...
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Can You Actually Improve Your Health Without Spending Any Money? In this episode of Mindful Paths, Nick Day and Hari Kalymnios unpack one of the most common myths in the wellness world: that better health requires expensive tools, apps, or subscriptions.  The truth? Some of the most effective wellness practices are completely free. Through stories, reflection, and real-life examples, Nick and Hari explore how mindfulness, bre...
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