​MindHack podcast

​MindHack

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.

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

What if artificial intelligence isn't our biggest threat but our clearest reflection? In t... more

03 Nov 2025

1 HR 14 MINS

1:14:03

03 Nov 2025


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

When life brought him to the edge of death, Anthony Abbagnano discovered something extraor... more

20 Oct 2025

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:42

20 Oct 2025


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#100 - Dr. Kelly Sullivan Walden - Dream Hacks: How “Dream Manifesting (Dreamifesting)” Unlocks Your...

Stop forcing your way through life when your dreams are literally trying to solve your big... more

06 Oct 2025

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:26

06 Oct 2025


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#099 - Dr. Carey Heller - The Productivity Gap: Go from Knowing to Doing

Ever feel stuck in the gap between a great idea and actually getting it done? Licensed psy... more

22 Sep 2025

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:00

22 Sep 2025


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#098 - Dr. Tracy Dennis-Tiwary - The Mind-Bending Truth About Your Anxiety

Stop fighting your anxiety. It's not the enemy. My guest, Dr. Tracy Dennis-Tiwary, explain... more

25 Aug 2025

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:21

25 Aug 2025


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#097 - Dr. Daniel Yon - Hallucinating Reality: Your Brain’s Greatest Trick

Ever wondered if your brain is fooling you into seeing the world differently? Dr. Daniel Y... more

18 Aug 2025

1 HR 32 MINS

1:32:00

18 Aug 2025


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#096 - Brian Sachetta - Engineer Your Calm: Debugging Mental Loops

MindHack's Latest Code Drop: We unpack a groundbreaking approach to mental wellness with f... more

11 Aug 2025

1 HR 28 MINS

1:28:36

11 Aug 2025


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#095 - Taylor Scott - Lead with Heart: The Humanity Hack

Uncover the game-changing "Humanity Hack" for transformative leadership. Taylor Scott, a h... more

28 Jul 2025

59 MINS

59:17

28 Jul 2025


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#094 - Sönke Ahrens - AI-Proof Your Brain: Smart Notes Strategy

The future of original thought is now. In an AI-driven world, how do you ensure your ideas... more

16 Jul 2025

1 HR 15 MINS

1:15:57

16 Jul 2025


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#093 Dr. Corey Wilks - The Psychology Secret: How Fear Kills Dreams & What to Do About It

Discover the psychology behind entrepreneurial success with Dr. Corey Wilks, a clinical ps... more

06 Jul 2025

1 HR 30 MINS

1:30:17

06 Jul 2025


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

Is your quest for peak performance lost in a sea of biohacking fads and conflicting advice... more

09 Jun 2025

1 HR 13 MINS

1:13:10

09 Jun 2025


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

That voice in your head telling you you're not enough? It's not your enemy, it's part of y... more

02 Jun 2025

1 HR 13 MINS

1:13:29

02 Jun 2025


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

Neuroscientist meets Trial Lawyer and what happens next will rewire your mind. Neuroscient... more

05 May 2025

1 HR 24 MINS

1:24:54

05 May 2025


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#089 Jay Yang: Success Without Permission - A Teenager's Path to Six Figures

The invisible prison holding you back isn't built with bars but beliefs. Most never realiz... more

28 Apr 2025

57 MINS

57:51

28 Apr 2025


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

You're stuck in life because you're navigating uncertainty without understanding the invis... more

22 Apr 2025

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:31

22 Apr 2025


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

What if everything you've been told about success is actually holding you back? In this ey... more

07 Apr 2025

49 MINS

49:12

07 Apr 2025


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

Everyone's obsessed with using AI to be more productive—but what if we've got it all wrong... more

31 Mar 2025

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:43

31 Mar 2025


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

Your Body's Secret "Source Code" That Big Medicine Doesn't Want You to Access! Dr. Beth Mc... more

24 Mar 2025

1 HR 12 MINS

1:12:28

24 Mar 2025


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#083 Michael Sullivan: Language Learning Unlocked Why Apps Aren't Enough

"I've been doing Duolingo for over a year, completed the entire Spanish course, and still ... more

18 Mar 2025

58 MINS

58:05

18 Mar 2025


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#082 Leanne Whitney: Calm Your Mind Ancient Wisdom for Modern Anxiety

In this episode of MindHack, I speak with Dr. Leanne Whitney, a leading researcher in comp... more

10 Mar 2025

1 HR 20 MINS

1:20:13

10 Mar 2025


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#081 Trish Kendall: How to Overcome Addiction and Create Success

Discover how Trish Kendall, once a former meth addict, rose to become an inspirational key... more

03 Mar 2025

57 MINS

57:17

03 Mar 2025


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#084 Siim Land: Unlocking Longevity Secrets to Living Longer

In this episode of MindHack, I explore the science of enhancing longevity and health span,... more

25 Feb 2025

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:04

25 Feb 2025


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#080 Jay Papasan: Why Most People Fail at Focus The ONE Thing You’re Missing

What’s holding you back from achieving extraordinary results? In this episode of the MindH... more

16 Feb 2025

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:07

16 Feb 2025


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#079 Jay Steinfeld: The Four E’s of Success How Blinds.com Became a Business Powerhouse | Ep. 079

What does it take to transform a small garage startup into the world’s largest online reta... more

17 Dec 2024

1 HR 17 MINS

1:17:00

17 Dec 2024


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Cody McLain: The Purpose Paradox Why Having Everything Can Leave You Empty

What happens when you reach the summit of success, only to find yourself feeling empty? In... more

01 Dec 2024

49 MINS

49:07

01 Dec 2024


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#078 Ben "Doc" Askins: Beyond the Hero’s Journey Overcoming Trauma and Finding Empathy

In this episode of the MindHack Podcast, we sit down with Ben "Doc" Askins, a former comba... more

23 Nov 2024

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:12

23 Nov 2024


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#077 Kurt Wagner: Inside Elon Musk’s Twitter Takeover Power, Influence, and the Cost of Free Speech

In this episode of the MindHack podcast, we sit down with tech journalist Kurt Wagner, aut... more

03 Nov 2024

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:27

03 Nov 2024


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#074 George Mumford: Unlock Your Potential George Mumford on Mindfulness, Authenticity, and Peak Per...

In this episode of the MindHack podcast, Cody McLain dives deep with George Mumford, renow... more

24 Oct 2024

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:07

24 Oct 2024