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Mindful Paths Podcast

Mindful Paths Podcast

By: Nick Day & Hari Kalymnios
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🧠 Mindful Paths with Nick Day & Hari Kalymnios Join hosts Nick Day and Hari Kalymnios on a transformative journey in "Mindful Paths," where the mind's immense power unfolds to shape a fulfilling, mindful life. This podcast is your guide to mastering your mindset and achieving your goals. 🌱 Why Listen? "Mindful Paths" is more than a podcast; it's a companion in your personal development journey. Nick and Hari, friends united by their passion for mental training, bring you engaging, insightful discussions filled with practical tips. Their unique perspectives blend entrepreneurship, athletics, resilience, health and mindfulness, offering listeners an opportunity to eavesdrop on their conversations to discover insights that can optimise personal growth. 🔍 What We Explore: - The intricacies of mindfulness and fitness and their impact on wellbeing. - How to optimise productivity, goal-setting, purpose and vision - Breakthroughs in neuroscience and their practical applications. - Holistic nutrition, health, vitality and fitness approaches for mental and physical health. - Deep dives into mental health, coaching, and overall wellbeing. - The interconnectedness of thought, feeling, consciousness, and performance optimization. 🗝️ Key Message: "Train the mind, and the rest will follow." - This is the mantra of "Mindful Paths." Tune in to unlock the full potential of your mind and embark on a path to greater happiness and performance. 💡 Your Hosts: - Nick Day: Award-winning entrepreneur, executive coach, international athlete, and nutrition expert. - Hari Kalymnios: Mindset, resilience, wellbeing guru, TEDx speaker, and author of bestsellers "The Thought Gym" and "Working Well." 📧 Stay Connected: Contact Nick Day: nick@jgarecruitment.com Contact Hari Kalymnios: hari@thethoughtgym.com Subscribe to "Mindful Paths" and start your journey towards a more empowered, mindful life today!Copyright 2026 Nick Day & Hari Kalymnios Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success Social Sciences
Episodes
  • 40 Years of Ironman, Crohn's Disease and the System of One with Sean Luitjens

    40 Years of Ironman, Crohn's Disease and the System of One with Sean Luitjens
    Mar 25 2026
    *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 four decades across Olympic distance, half Ironman, and full Ironman events.The conversation covers what happens when late onset Crohn's disease forces you to completely rethink training, nutrition, and race day fuelling. Sean breaks down how he adapted his diet, learned to read perceived exertion over raw data, and found a way to stay competitive while managing a chronic illness.They also explore the mental game of aging in endurance sport, including how identity gets tied to performance, why the journey matters more than the finish line, and what happens when you lose the happiness of training. Sean shares his "system of one" philosophy, the importance of gratitude in sport, and practical advice on balancing 12 to 16 hour training weeks with a corporate career and family life.Whether you are an endurance athlete navigating setbacks, someone managing a chronic condition, or simply looking for a more mindful approach to fitness and life, this episode offers real perspective from someone who has been through it all.Subscribe for more conversations on mindset, wellbeing, and the psychology behind living a mindful life.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -📌 *Connect with Sean Luitjens:*👉 Sean Luitjens on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-luitjens/👉 Metta Performance: https://mettaperformance.com/👉 Metta Performance Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/metta-performance/id1847733571📌 *Connect with Nick - JGA Recruitment:*👉 Phone: 01727 800377👉 Email: Nick@jgarecruitment.com👉 Website: https://jgarecruitment.com/👉 Nick Day's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/👉Podcast Website: Mindful Paths Podcast: https://jgarecruitment.com/the-mindful-paths-podcast/👉Transformational Coaching with Nick or Hari Enquiries: nick@t4mcoach.com👉 Hari Kalymnios on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harikalymnios👉Hari Kalymnios Website: https://harikalymnios.com- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -*Timestamps:*(00:00) Meet Sean: First Ever Guest on Mindful Paths(01:55) The Brené Brown Episode Apology(03:15) Why Spirited Debate Matters(04:36) Sean's 38 Year Triathlon Journey(06:17) Late Onset Crohn's Disease at 50(08:16) Eating Like a Teenage Boy with Crohn's(10:32) Race Day Nutrition and Fuelling Challenges(13:15) The Mental Side of Chronic Illness in Sport(15:26) When Ironman Becomes Your Identity(18:04) The System of One Philosophy(22:29) Training Hours at 56 vs Peak Years(25:04) Balancing Family, Career and Ironman Training(28:10) Dedication vs Passion in Endurance Sport(30:53) Running Your Age in Miles Every Birthday(33:18) Why Most Athletes Skip Strength Training(37:14) Reframing Pain and Practising Gratitude(40:03) The Couch to 5K Respect(44:24) Recovery, Sleep and Biometric Tools(49:46) Perceived Exertion as a Leading Indicator(52:49) Mental Toughness in the Hurt Locker(58:04) Why Athletes Need Permission to Train(1:00:10) Final Advice: Be Adaptable and Just Start
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Is Joy the Most Vulnerable Human Emotion?

    Is Joy the Most Vulnerable Human Emotion?
    Mar 16 2026

    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 episode also touches on jet lag, sleep routines, podcast growth strategies, and the personal experiences that shape how we interpret emotions. Through a spirited back-and-forth, Nick and Hari challenge each other’s perspectives on vulnerability, emotional risk, and what it really means to live fully in moments of joy.


    If you've ever wondered why people sometimes hold themselves back from the things they truly want, this conversation offers a thoughtful exploration of the emotions that drive human behavior.


    Subscribe for more conversations on mindset, wellbeing, and the psychology behind living a mindful life.



    Nick Day’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/

    Hari Kalymnios’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harikalymnios

    Podcast Website: Mindful Paths Podcast: https://jgarecruitment.com/the-mindful-paths-podcast/

    Transformational Coaching with Nick or Hari Enquiries: nick@t4mcoach.com

    Hari Kalymnios Website: https://harikalymnios.com



    (00:00) Defining Joy and Vulnerability

    (00:13) Nick Returns From Bali

    (05:31) Travel Sleep Hacks and Insomnia

    (07:08) Sleep Apps and Night Recordings

    (12:20) Working on Long Flights and Productivity

    (16:28) Social Media Algorithms and Podcast Growth

    (18:57) Brené Brown’s Claim About Joy

    (21:41) Is Joy Linked to Vulnerability?

    (24:55) The Debate Begins: Joy vs Pre-Joy

    (28:10) Is Joy Fragile or Truly Vulnerable?

    (33:41) Is Joy Easy to Lose?

    (37:19) Fear vs Vulnerability

    (41:14) What Is the Most Vulnerable Emotion?

    (45:33) Hope, Fear and Emotional Categories

    (49:46) Could Joy Simply Be Fleeting?
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    53 mins
  • How to Stop Letting Fear Control Your Life

    How to Stop Letting Fear Control Your Life
    Feb 18 2026

    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 nervous system wires fear into identity. After 37 years of living with a phobia, Nick underwent an intensive exposure session that triggered not just a physical reaction, but an emotional release that challenged who he believed himself to be.

    Together, Nick and Hari unpack why we’re only born with two innate fears, how early experiences shape our nervous system, and why modern anxiety may simply be an outdated survival mechanism running in the wrong environment. They explore cognitive dissonance, compassion, courage, and the uncomfortable truth that much of what we call “personality” may actually be conditioned fear.

    This episode isn’t really about spiders.

    It’s about identity, anxiety, and whether courage can be cultivated.

    If you’ve ever felt limited by fear or wondered why your mind defaults to worry even when you’re safe, this conversation will give you a new perspective.



    Nick Day’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/

    Podcast Website: Mindful Paths Podcast: https://jgarecruitment.com/the-mindful-paths-podcast/

    Transformational Coaching with Nick or Hari Enquiries: nick@t4mcoach.com


    Hari Kalymnios on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harikalymnios

    Hari Kalymnios Website: https://harikalymnios.com



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    (00:40) Nick’s Lifelong Fear of Spiders

    (04:14) What Fear Actually Feels Like in the Body

    (08:37) The Decision to Confront It

    (12:58) Where the Fear Really Began

    (18:50) The Emotional Breakthrough

    (22:07) Reframing Fear Through Compassion

    (24:50) Handling the Spider for the First Time

    (28:19) Cognitive Dissonance in Real Time

    (33:19) Identity, Vulnerability & Men

    (40:00) Why Modern Anxiety Feels Constant

    (46:04) Are We Searching for Things to Worry About?

    (57:20) Stress Stored in the Body

    (01:01:03) What You Can Actually Control

    (01:04:44) Facing the Worst-Case Scenario
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    1 hr and 9 mins
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