Mindful Paths Podcast

*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...

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 ...

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 tur...

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, a...

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,...

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, an...

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 ...

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...

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 stru...

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, w...