The Mindful FIRE Podcast

In this episode: Final month of my sabbatical, reflecting on Rest, Play, Connect, Mindfulness, Personal Finance with David MoltzIn this episode of the Mindful Fire Podcast, Adam Coelho discusses his recent sabbatical and the lessons he learned about rest, play, and connect. He also talks about the power of envisioning and how it helped him achieve his goals during the sabbatical. Additionally, he shares his thoughts on social media consumption and returning to work with a fresh perspective.Key TakeawaysHaving a simple intention, such as rest, play, and connect, can be helpful in guiding activities during a sabbatical.It's important to regularly practice meditation and mindfulness to improve mood and interactions with others.The primary reason for doing a podcast can be to connect with others.Personal finance during a sabbatical can be similar to personal finance while working full-time, but it's important to be mindful of spending habits.Hiring an editor can help with the cumbersome task of podcast editing and post-production.Having a gratitude practice, such as writing down three things to be grateful for each day, can improve mood and overall well-being.PS: Introducing the… 🔥 FIRE Starter Group Coaching Program Connect with your big vision for the next chapter of your life and start living it in 10 weeks or less using envisioning and the power of your mind. Interested? Let's chat.​ 🔥 WHO I'm creating this for: I'm creating this for YOU if you are feeling stuck & frustrated after saving and investing for years to create "financial freedom" only to find yourself: Unclear or unsure about what you want Overwhelmed by all the options created by financial freedom Not sure how to move forward to start living the next chapter of your life 🔥 WHAT we’ll do together over 10 weeks: In this small group coaching program, you will: Finally answer “What do I actually want?” Come up with a BIG vision for your next chapter of life Learn what envisioning is and the brain science that makes it work Learn how to use your mind to start living your new vision right away 🔥 Sound interesting? If you’re ready to start living the life you’ve saved for all these years, grab one of the few remaining spots for a no-pressure curiosity call with me to learn more.

On today’s episode I share an update 2 months into my 3 month sabbatical.During the time I chose a theme of “rest, play, and connection”.I relaxed, watched comedy on Netflix, went for walks in nature, did a pushup challenge, and played pickleball with my wife.I also had opportunity to realize one of my biggest dreams, which I had been envisioning. I create the opportunity to teach my first paid Envisioning Workshop at a Camp Woodward, which I attended as a teen and always wanted to return to.Guest BioAdam Coelho is the host of the Mindful Fire Podcast, which explores the tools of mindfulness, envisioning, and financial independence to help listeners craft a life they love. He is also a mindfulness teacher and leadership coach at Google.Resources & Books MentionedInner MBA programSnow Crash by Neal StephensonConnect with AdamLinkedIn : Adam Coelho’s LinkedInWebsite: mindfulfire.orgTwitter: @AdamCoelhoInstagram: @themindfulfirepodcastKey TakeawaysAdam spent his sabbatical resting, playing, and connecting with others.He set specific guidelines for rest and play to prioritize those activities.One of the biggest challenges was letting go of the energy of wanting to constantly do things.Adam had the opportunity to teach mindfulness at a camp he attended as a child during his sabbatical.He treated his sabbatical as a mini-retirement and felt like he could do it for a long time.Adam learned the importance of setting parameters around rest and play to make those activities a priority.PS: Introducing the… 🔥 FIRE Starter Group Coaching Program Connect with your big vision for the next chapter of your life and start living it in 10 weeks or less using envisioning and the power of your mind. Interested? Let's chat.​ 🔥 WHO I'm creating this for: I'm creating this for YOU if you are feeling stuck & frustrated after saving and investing for years to create "financial freedom" only to find yourself: Unclear or unsure about what you want Overwhelmed by all the options created by financial freedom Not sure how to move forward to start living the next chapter of your life 🔥 WHAT we’ll do together over 10 weeks: In this small group coaching program, you will: Finally answer “What do I actually want?” Come up with a BIG vision for your next chapter of life Learn what envisioning is and the brain science that makes it work Learn how to use your mind to start living your new vision right away 🔥 Sound interesting? If you’re ready to start living the life you’ve saved for all these years, grab one of the few remaining spots for a no-pressure curiosity call with me to learn more.

In this episode: Simple awareness and gratitude practiceWelcome to this week's guided meditation practice! For this session, we will be practicing a simple mindful awareness exercise. In this shorter version, we will focus on bringing a kind and curious awareness to our breathing experience, moment by moment and breath by breath.To wrap up our practice, we will take a moment to consider someone or something in our lives that we are extremely grateful for. Then, we will take the time to rest in a kind and curious awareness of the feeling of gratitude.I truly hope you enjoy this simple but powerful practice. Thank you for joining me today!PS: Introducing the… 🔥 FIRE Starter Group Coaching Program Connect with your big vision for the next chapter of your life and start living it in 10 weeks or less using envisioning and the power of your mind. Interested? Let's chat.​ 🔥 WHO I'm creating this for: I'm creating this for YOU if you are feeling stuck & frustrated after saving and investing for years to create "financial freedom" only to find yourself: Unclear or unsure about what you want Overwhelmed by all the options created by financial freedom Not sure how to move forward to start living the next chapter of your life 🔥 WHAT we’ll do together over 10 weeks: In this small group coaching program, you will: Finally answer “What do I actually want?” Come up with a BIG vision for your next chapter of life Learn what envisioning is and the brain science that makes it work Learn how to use your mind to start living your new vision right away 🔥 Sound interesting? If you’re ready to start living the life you’ve saved for all these years, grab one of the few remaining spots for a no-pressure curiosity call with me to learn more.

In this episode: mindfulness, taking time off work, managing expectations, self-limiting beliefs, lessons learned from sabbaticals, and rest with Julia LII'm taking three months off work and recently talked to Julia Li about my plans for this time off. She's had experience taking a sabbatical and gave me some great insights and advice on how to make the most of this time and manage my expectations.We talked about common self-limiting beliefs and guilt around taking time off and how to overcome them.Julia also shared how lessons from her sabbatical continued to reveal themselves even after the time off had ended.Guest BioJulia and I are good friends who have known each other for a while. Julia has been a guest on my Mindful Fire Podcast four times now, where we've covered topics like taking sabbaticals and pivoting from tech to sustainability.In our latest episode, we discuss my upcoming three months off work and Julia shares her insights and advice from her own experiences taking time off. It's amazing to have such a supportive friend to talk to about this. I'm excited to see what comes from this break!Key TakeawaysAcknowledge that time off is finite and get curious with thoughts and feelings around it.Rest is important and it's okay to take breaks without judgment.Lessons from sabbaticals continue to reveal themselves even after the time off has ended.Guilt and self-limiting beliefs around taking time off are common and can be overcome.Manage expectations and don't put pressure on yourself to use the time off in a specific way.The quality of experience during time off is based on being present in each moment, not on the quantity of time.PS: Introducing the… 🔥 FIRE Starter Group Coaching Program Connect with your big vision for the next chapter of your life and start living it in 10 weeks or less using envisioning and the power of your mind. Interested? Let's chat.​ 🔥 WHO I'm creating this for: I'm creating this for YOU if you are feeling stuck & frustrated after saving and investing for years to create "financial freedom" only to find yourself: Unclear or unsure about what you want Overwhelmed by all the options created by financial freedom Not sure how to move forward to start living the next chapter of your life 🔥 WHAT we’ll do together over 10 weeks: In this small group coaching program, you will: Finally answer “What do I actually want?” Come up with a BIG vision for your next chapter of life Learn what envisioning is and the brain science that makes it work Learn how to use your mind to start living your new vision right away 🔥 Sound interesting? If you’re ready to start living the life you’ve saved for all these years, grab one of the few remaining spots for a no-pressure curiosity call with me to learn more.

In this episode: Envisioning 3 months off work, Mindfulness, Burnout, Learning to Rest & more - Adam Interviewed by David MoltzToday, I’m kicking off something a bit different. Last year, around this time, I took a three-month break from work and decided to chronicle my experience by recording an episode before, during, and after. I invited my friends, Julia Li and David Moltz, to interview me at different points throughout the journey.In this four-part series, you’ll hear what’s going on in my head and in my life before, during and towards the end of this 3 months off of work.On today’s episode, I’m interviewed by one of my best friends, David Moltz about how I came to realize I needed the time off, how I overcame fear to ask for it and how I’m thinking about making the most of this 3 months off.Note: The audio is slightly wonky in this episode. My microphone had an issue and I got help to fix it as best I could. Thanks for understanding.Resources & Books Mentioned3 Part Series with Julia LI 54 : Leaving Google For a Career In Sustainability and a 3 Month Break (Before)56 : Leaving Google, Learning How to Rest and Clarifying Her Vision59 : Finding Her Dream Job In Sustainability & An Entirely New Relationship With Money (Part 3)Key TakeawaysMindfulness can help develop self-awareness to prevent burnoutAsking for extended time off can be difficult, but it's important to prioritize personal wellbeingTaking a longer break, such as a sabbatical, can provide the necessary space and time to recharge and prevent burnoutBroaching the subject of extended time off with a manager can be easier if there is an existing good relationship and open communicationThe importance of rest and how it doesn’t come naturally for mePS: Introducing the… 🔥 FIRE Starter Group Coaching Program Connect with your big vision for the next chapter of your life and start living it in 10 weeks or less using envisioning and the power of your mind. Interested? Let's chat.​ 🔥 WHO I'm creating this for: I'm creating this for YOU if you are feeling stuck & frustrated after saving and investing for years to create "financial freedom" only to find yourself: Unclear or unsure about what you want Overwhelmed by all the options created by financial freedom Not sure how to move forward to start living the next chapter of your life 🔥 WHAT we’ll do together over 10 weeks: In this small group coaching program, you will: Finally answer “What do I actually want?” Come up with a BIG vision for your next chapter of life Learn what envisioning is and the brain science that makes it work Learn how to use your mind to start living your new vision right away 🔥 Sound interesting? If you’re ready to start living the life you’ve saved for all these years, grab one of the few remaining spots for a no-pressure curiosity call with me to learn more.

In this episode: Envision your ideal future in vivid detail with a surprise ending.In today's guided meditation session, we will delve into the art of envisioning the life of our dreams. This practice involves mindfulness, which is the state of being fully present in the moment without any judgment. By being mindful, we allow ourselves to experience the present moment without getting caught up in worries about the past or future.Once we have achieved a calm state of mind, we will proceed to visualize the life we want. We will imagine ourselves living out our ideal life, feeling as if it is already a reality. We will focus on the details of this life, including the sights, sounds, and feelings.But that is not all. After we have fully immersed ourselves in this visualization, we will shift our attention in a way that may surprise you.I hope you enjoy this guided meditation.PS: Introducing the… 🔥 FIRE Starter Group Coaching Program Connect with your big vision for the next chapter of your life and start living it in 10 weeks or less using envisioning and the power of your mind. Interested? Let's chat.​ 🔥 WHO I'm creating this for: I'm creating this for YOU if you are feeling stuck & frustrated after saving and investing for years to create "financial freedom" only to find yourself: Unclear or unsure about what you want Overwhelmed by all the options created by financial freedom Not sure how to move forward to start living the next chapter of your life 🔥 WHAT we’ll do together over 10 weeks: In this small group coaching program, you will: Finally answer “What do I actually want?” Come up with a BIG vision for your next chapter of life Learn what envisioning is and the brain science that makes it work Learn how to use your mind to start living your new vision right away 🔥 Sound interesting? If you’re ready to start living the life you’ve saved for all these years, grab one of the few remaining spots for a no-pressure curiosity call with me to learn more.

In this episode: Lifestyle Design, Mindfulness, Financial Independence, Entrepreneurship, Location Independence with Jess from The Fioneers.Jess from The Fioneers shares her journey to financial independence and how she shifted her focus to mindful living. She discusses the importance of understanding your needs and crafting a life that aligns with your values rather than sprinting towards the finish line. Jess also shares practical tips for lifestyle design and how to create three distinct life paths to explore different possibilities.Guest BioJess from The Fioneers is a financial independence and lifestyle design blogger who encourages mindful and intentional living. She is an entrepreneur, speaker, and coach who helps people create a life they love today rather than waiting for FI.Resources & Books MentionedJess' Upcoming Slow FI Retreat "Designing Your Life" by Bill Burnett and Dave EvansConnect with JessWebsite: TheFioneers.comRetreat : Slow FI Retreat 9/28-10/1Twitter: @thefioneersInstagram: @thefioneersKey TakeawaysLifestyle design requires introspection, idea generation, and experimentation.Create three life paths to explore different possibilities and force curiosity.Adopt an improv mindset of "yes and" to generate ideas without criticizing.Mindfulness is about being kind, curious, and open to whatever arises.Reflect on your ideal day/week/month/year and peak experiences to understand your passions.Track your activities and rank them to make shifts and understand what you enjoy.PS: Introducing the… 🔥 FIRE Starter Group Coaching Program Connect with your big vision for the next chapter of your life and start living it in 10 weeks or less using envisioning and the power of your mind. Interested? Let's chat.​ 🔥 WHO I'm creating this for: I'm creating this for YOU if you are feeling stuck & frustrated after saving and investing for years to create "financial freedom" only to find yourself: Unclear or unsure about what you want Overwhelmed by all the options created by financial freedom Not sure how to move forward to start living the next chapter of your life 🔥 WHAT we’ll do together over 10 weeks: In this small group coaching program, you will: Finally answer “What do I actually want?” Come up with a BIG vision for your next chapter of life Learn what envisioning is and the brain science that makes it work Learn how to use your mind to start living your new vision right away 🔥 Sound interesting? If you’re ready to start living the life you’ve saved for all these years, grab one of the few remaining spots for a no-pressure curiosity call with me to learn more.

In this episode: Loving kindness of the body practiceAre you listening to what your body is telling you?In this guided meditation, we practice bringing a kind, curious, and loving awareness to our body.We start by checking in with ourselves to see how we are feeling.Then, we perform a guided body scan, bringing loving awareness to each part of our body.Finally, we conclude by bringing loving kindness and compassion to our body, which makes our entire existence possible.PS: Introducing the… 🔥 FIRE Starter Group Coaching Program Connect with your big vision for the next chapter of your life and start living it in 10 weeks or less using envisioning and the power of your mind. Interested? Let's chat.​ 🔥 WHO I'm creating this for: I'm creating this for YOU if you are feeling stuck & frustrated after saving and investing for years to create "financial freedom" only to find yourself: Unclear or unsure about what you want Overwhelmed by all the options created by financial freedom Not sure how to move forward to start living the next chapter of your life 🔥 WHAT we’ll do together over 10 weeks: In this small group coaching program, you will: Finally answer “What do I actually want?” Come up with a BIG vision for your next chapter of life Learn what envisioning is and the brain science that makes it work Learn how to use your mind to start living your new vision right away 🔥 Sound interesting? If you’re ready to start living the life you’ve saved for all these years, grab one of the few remaining spots for a no-pressure curiosity call with me to learn more.

In this episode: mindfulness and compassion, overcoming anxiety and depression, cultivating compassion, finding meaning and purpose, and writing and creativity with Claire E. Parsons.In today’s episode, I’m joined by my new friend, Claire E. Parsons, a mindfulness and compassion teacher, lawyer, writer and author of “How to Be a Badass Lawyer”.Claire shared her struggles with anxiety and depression and how meditation helped her overcome these challenges. She emphasized the importance of compassion in mindfulness practice and how it can help us cope with suffering and stress.Claire also talked about how cultivating compassion can help us find meaning and purpose in our lives, especially for those in the legal profession. It was a great conversation and I learned so much from her.Guest BioClaire E. Parsons is a lawyer, mindfulness and compassion teacher, and writer. She is the author of "How to Be a Badass Lawyer" and runs the Brilliant Legal Mind blog.Connect with Claire E. ParsonsWebsite: https://www.brilliantlegalmind.com/Claire’s Book: “How to Be a Badass Lawyer”Resources & Books Mentioned"How to Be a Badass Lawyer" by Claire E. Parsons"The Gifts of Imperfection" by Brené Brown"Self-Compassion" by Kristin Neff"Search Inside Yourself" by Chade Meng TanLoving Kindness (Metta) meditationKey TakeawaysMindfulness and compassion go hand in hand. You cannot have true awareness without some level of compassion.Compassion is the ability to be present with suffering and stay willing to help without taking on the suffering.Lawyers often overemphasize service to others and underemphasize what they want to do and what they want in their lives.Cultivating compassion can help lawyers find meaning and purpose in their lives.Compassion and mindfulness practices can help individuals cope with suffering and stress and improve their overall well-being.Writing and creativity can be helpful tools for lawyers to find meaning and purpose in their lives.PS: Introducing the… 🔥 FIRE Starter Group Coaching Program Connect with your big vision for the next chapter of your life and start living it in 10 weeks or less using envisioning and the power of your mind. Interested? Let's chat.​ 🔥 WHO I'm creating this for: I'm creating this for YOU if you are feeling stuck & frustrated after saving and investing for years to create "financial freedom" only to find yourself: Unclear or unsure about what you want Overwhelmed by all the options created by financial freedom Not sure how to move forward to start living the next chapter of your life 🔥 WHAT we’ll do together over 10 weeks: In this small group coaching program, you will: Finally answer “What do I actually want?” Come up with a BIG vision for your next chapter of life Learn what envisioning is and the brain science that makes it work Learn how to use your mind to start living your new vision right away 🔥 Sound interesting? If you’re ready to start living the life you’ve saved for all these years, grab one of the few remaining spots for a no-pressure curiosity call with me to learn more.

In this episode: Body scan meditation to experience impermanence.Impermanence - the fact of life that everything is constantly changing and nothing stays the same for long - can be best observed and experienced within our own body.During my 10 day silent Vipassana meditation retreat in Northern California, I truly experienced the impermanence of life.The practice of body scan meditation, where we were aware of each part of the body from head to toe for 10 hours per day, made it clear that even something that seems fixed, say a pain in my shoulder, is actually changing and moving continuously.Impermanence is all around us, and it was mirrored by the mountain scene I walked past each day, which was different every time.I invite you to experience the ever changing nature of your body and life through this guided body scan meditation.PS: Introducing the… 🔥 FIRE Starter Group Coaching Program Connect with your big vision for the next chapter of your life and start living it in 10 weeks or less using envisioning and the power of your mind. Interested? Let's chat.​ 🔥 WHO I'm creating this for: I'm creating this for YOU if you are feeling stuck & frustrated after saving and investing for years to create "financial freedom" only to find yourself: Unclear or unsure about what you want Overwhelmed by all the options created by financial freedom Not sure how to move forward to start living the next chapter of your life 🔥 WHAT we’ll do together over 10 weeks: In this small group coaching program, you will: Finally answer “What do I actually want?” Come up with a BIG vision for your next chapter of life Learn what envisioning is and the brain science that makes it work Learn how to use your mind to start living your new vision right away 🔥 Sound interesting? If you’re ready to start living the life you’ve saved for all these years, grab one of the few remaining spots for a no-pressure curiosity call with me to learn more.