MindHack
Cody McLain
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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Jun 14, 2018 • 1h 5min
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 make people be able to think and work effectively, as individuals and collectives. In this episode, we go over a whole host of topics covering productivity, goal Setting, meditation, bio-feedback, heart-rate variability, finding flow, getting outside your comfort zone and so much more. For full episode information visit: https://www.mindhack.com/episode/malcolm-oceanSupport the show
Jun 8, 2018 • 50min
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 version of a successful life. He will convince you why failure is a good thing and that facing the challenges that will hurt you is always better. For full episode information visit: https://www.mindhack.com/episode/charles-gaudetSupport the show
May 21, 2018 • 37min
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 becoming a fitness fanatic, Zumba instructor, public speaker, entrepreneur, and businesswoman, all while still suffering from a genetic disease that requires extended hospital visits on a regular basis. She is the author of the book “I Am - The Untold Story of Success” and it’s an incredible message of grit, perseverance, and self-acceptance. She has become an advocate for encouraging others to go after their dreams no matter what obstacles lay in their path. She’s also been featured on countless podcasts, publications and even interviewed on US Nightly News with Lester Holt. For full episode information visit: https://www.mindhack.com/episode/klyn-elsburySupport the show
Apr 30, 2018 • 58min
The Science of Behavioral Economics & Living a Meaningful Life - Nate Andorsky
In this episode of the MindHack Podcast, Ashwin and I interview a guest who has a background in Behavioral Economics. This is admittedly one of the best conversations we’ve had so far in the process as we talk about the psychology of influencing people in positive ways. We also explore how to find meaning behind the work you do, staying humble and discussing how we often have self-limiting beliefs that prevent or stop us from really accomplishing what we’re capable of.For full episode information visit: https://www.mindhack.com/episode/nate-andorskySupport the show
Apr 27, 2018 • 50min
Ranch Work to Professional Boxing to Entrepreneurship - Ali Mahvan
In this super interesting episode, Ashwin and Cody detail the life and story of Ali Mahvan, the CEO and Co-founder of Sharebert, an AI-powered shopping app who got his start shoveling horse shit on a ranch in Arizona. After being bullied as a child he found a passion for boxing, started a sportswear company, and ended up working with some of the most influential people in boxing, including Floyd Mayweather. We also talk journeys, life decision-making, and some of our favorite books for entrepreneurs.For full episode information visit: https://www.mindhack.com/episode/ali-mahvanSupport the show
Apr 19, 2018 • 58min
Systemize Your Business and Productivity - Liam Martin
My next guest is the co-founder and CMO of TimeDoctor.com and Staff.com. He’s been working with remote employees over the past 10 years and in this episode, we dig down into the nitty-gritty of outsourcing and how to be more productive in an age that is cluttered with distractions. If you've ever dealt with managing or working with remote team members, you'll want to listen to this one.For full episode information visit: https://www.mindhack.com/episode/liam-martinSupport the show
Apr 1, 2018 • 4min
Top 5 Reasons You Should Listen to MindHack
Cody McLain is a serial entrepreneur who started his first company at 15. He didn't have life handed to him on a silver platter though, as after his parents died he found himself running that business out of foster care. He's since gone on to start several multi-million dollar enterprises and currently is the founder of SupportNinja, an Austin, TX based startup that employs over 500+ people around the world and serves some of silicon valley's biggest tech startups.In this podcast, Cody seeks to break down the science of what it means to live a successful, productive and happy life. He'll be interviewing industry experts, authors and psychologists to find out the top variables that equate to living a life with no regrets.Support the show
