In this episode of Mindful Paths, hosts Nick Day and Hari Kalymnios explore one of the most controversial topics in modern health: lab-grown stem cells.

Can we really harvest pluripotent stem cells from blood? Are these treatments a biohacking breakthrough or a biological risk waiting to happen?

From Swedish lab discoveries to the 2012 Nobel Prize in stem-cell research, Nick and Hari unpack the latest science, ethical questions, and real-world risks of stem-cell therapy, mesenchymal cells, and regenerative medicine.

They also discuss how to separate scientific fact from marketing hype, why personalization and testing matter before trying new therapies, and why the foundations of health like sleep, movement, sunlight, and recovery still do 95% of the work.

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

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Visit: https://harikalymnios.com

00:00 Preview and Intro

02:00 Health Optimization Summit Recap

08:25 Biohacking Overload

10:55 Tools, Saunas, and Lowering Habit Friction

14:30 The 95/5 Rule for Real Health

17:15 Peptides, Light Therapy & Grounded Gear

22:36 The Stem-Cell Debate – Breakthrough or Biohazard?

29:45 The Cost of Wellness & Perceived Value

33:30 Corporate Wellness Culture

40:00 Why You Should Avoid Over-Optimization

45:00 Hope vs. False Hope in New Science

50:00 Energy as the True Multiplier

Join us on this special episode of Mindful Paths as Hari takes us behind the scenes of his brand-new book Super Vitality, a project more than 10 years in the making.

In this candid conversation, Hari reveals how redundancy sparked a personal transformation that led him to explore NLP, personal development, and the science of health optimization. You’ll hear how he created the BEAT Model (Brain, Elements, Activity, Tranquility), overcame perfectionism and procrastination, and turned hundreds of lifestyle experiments into a simple, actionable framework that anyone can follow.

Whether you want to boost your energy, build resilience, improve your mindset, or simply feel more “on beat” every day, this episode will inspire you to take action.

Order Hari’s Book, ‘Super Vitality’: https://amzn.to/4ndTmEi

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

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Visit: https://harikalymnios.com

(00:00) Why This Book Took 10+ Years to Write

(02:35) Redundancy as a Catalyst for Transformation

(06:20) Discovering Personal Development & Health Optimization

(09:07) Overcoming Fear, Perfectionism & Procrastination

(12:47) Lessons from Biographies, Failure & Iteration

(16:27) The Birth of the BEAT Model

(20:05) Turning 200 Life Changes into a Practical System

(23:50) Building a Book That’s Easy to Use & Actionable

(28:00) Finance, Stress & Mental Health: Why It Matters

(30:12) What Makes Super Vitality Different From Other Wellness Books

(34:33) Breaking Down the BEAT Framework (Brain, Elements, Activity, Tranquility)

(37:17) Spirituality as the Thread That Ties It All Together

(39:25) Key Insights & Lightbulb Moments Readers Will Have

(44:15) Why There’s a “Light” Version and a Full Version of the Book

(47:04) Lessons for Aspiring Authors & Overcoming Creative Fear

(51:03) Life After the Book Launch & What’s Next for Hari

(55:02) The Power of Staying a Generalist & Falling in Love with the Process

After 10+ years in the making, Hari has launched Super Vitality — a powerful guide to optimal health, boundless energy, and becoming superhuman, based on his Leadership BEAT Model™.

Available now on Kindle & Paperback: https://amzn.to/4ndTmEi

Special discount (lowest allowable prices on Amazon) for the first 72hrs only!

Feeling the back-to-work slump after summer?

In this episode we share a practical reset you can actually keep. We start with a real-life health scare and why antibiotics sometimes help and sometimes hurt, then show how grounding, removing inflammatory inputs, and tiny prep moves rebuild momentum. You will learn the CCC framework to focus on what matters, RAF to create freedom through simple rules, and the “done list” that turns rough days into wins.

We end with how to make wellbeing your default and a first look at “Super Vitality,” Hari’s new book.

Subscribe if you want small, daily actions that add up to a calmer, stronger you.

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

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

Visit: https://harikalymnios.com

Mental Health Disclaimer & Guidance: The content in this podcast is informational…

(00:00) Grounding 101 and why it helps

(00:45) Hari’s vertigo, labyrinthitis, and ear infection

(04:11) Antibiotics talk and gut impact

(15:20) Grounding sheets: setup, cost, sleep effects

(18:31) Curcumin, hydrogen water, and inflammation basics

(20:18) H = H: remove harm before adding fixes

(21:00) Mindvalley reflections and lessons

(23:58) Listener question: post-holiday blues with kids back at school

(26:37) CCC framework and involving kids in routines

(28:44) RAF: rules allow freedom, batching smoothie boxes

(29:45) Be kind to yourself, rebuild routine, prep the night before

(55:09) The “done list” and momentum on tough days

(58:11) Book drop: Super Vitality

(01:00:29) Make wellbeing your default, like Dutch cycling

What happens when you step into a dark retreat for days, drink plant medicine, or dance ecstatically with hundreds of people in a converted church?

In this episode of the Mindful Paths Podcast, Nick and Hari dive deep into the world of modern spirituality and unconventional healing practices - from chakras and frequency medicine to UFOs and consciousness itself.

If you’ve ever wondered how far the human mind and body can go in the pursuit of healing and self-discovery, this episode will leave you with new questions, fresh insights, and a deeper curiosity about what lies beyond the ordinary.

Connect with Nick Day on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/

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

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Visit: https://harikalymnios.com

Mental Health Disclaimer & Guidance: The content in this podcast is informational…

Most people think fasting is just about skipping meals, but it is actually one of the most powerful resets you can give your body and mind.

In this episode of the Mindful Paths Podcast, Hari and Nick share their real experiences with fasting, from water-only and juice fasts to intermittent and 5:2 methods, breaking down what actually happens when you stop eating.

We cover how fasting boosts focus, lowers inflammation, speeds up recovery, and even triggers autophagy, your body’s way of recycling damaged cells. You will hear why Hari turned to fasting to heal a chronic injury, why Nick combines fasting with sauna and exercise, and the surprising benefits they have both seen in energy, appetite, and mental clarity.

This is not just theory, it is the science, the struggles, and the results. If you have been curious about intermittent fasting, extended fasts, or whether fasting is safe for you, this conversation will give you the practical insights you need to start (or level up) your own fasting journey.

Hit play to learn how fasting could transform your health, your mindset, and your daily habits.

Connect with Nick Day on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/

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

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

Visit: https://harikalymnios.com

Mental Health Disclaimer & Guidance: The content in this podcast is informational…

(00:00) Preview and Intro

(01:40) Nick’s fasting routine

(02:26) Types of fasting

(04:43) Fasting vs detox explained

(07:12) Studies and approaches: chemo, water vs juice

(10:36) Autophagy 101 and training while fasted

(13:21) Who should not fast

(17:32) Intermittent fasting and juice fasts: what works

(20:27) The fasting mimicking diet

(22:23) How to plan and break a fast

(26:40) First-time tips: headaches, weekends, coping

(31:57) Benefits roundup and hormonal response

(33:24) Evolutionary lens: focus, hunger, sleep

(35:03) Fasting and cancer: documentaries, cases, theory

(40:19) Meal timing, circadian rhythm, prep and refeed

Can owning less actually lead to a more fulfilled life?

In this deeply reflective episode of Mindful Paths, Nick Day and Hari Kalymnios dive into the psychology of clutter, the spiritual power of simplicity, and the emotional weight we carry, both physically and mentally. Through personal stories and practical insights, they unpack how minimalism and mindfulness can unlock peace, clarity, and resilience in a world full of distraction.

This is a conversation about more than just “tidying up.”

It’s about learning to let go, of material things, past stories, and the limiting beliefs that clutter our lives. Whether you’re overwhelmed by stuff, chasing meaning, or simply trying to live with more intention, this episode is a wake-up call to redefine what really matters.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, heavy, or disconnected… this might just be the mindset shift you need.

Subscribe for more mindful conversations every week.

Let us know in the comments: What’s one thing you could let go of today?

Connect with Nick Day on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/

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

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Visit: https://harikalymnios.com

Mental Health Disclaimer & Guidance: The content in this podcast is informational…

(00:00) Introduction & Remembering 7/7: A Moment of Reflection

(04:38) Why Life Is Relative and Perspective Matters

(06:01) The Importance of Celebrating Life's Milestones

(10:10) Birthdays, Micro-Traumas & the Fear of Being Seen

(13:30) Letting Go: Minimalism for the Mind and Home

(17:31) Experiences vs. Stuff: What Really Makes Us Happy?

(22:04) The Power of Saying No and Choosing Simplicity

(25:10) Clutter, Stress & the Path to Mental Clarity

(27:22) How Small Wins Shape Our Habits and Happiness

(30:28) Traveling Light: Living from a Single Backpack

(32:50) Simplicity in Design, Teaching, and Daily Life

(35:17) Why Simplicity Is the Smartest Strategy

(39:09) Final Reflections: Everything Is Connected?

Can You Actually Improve Your Health Without Spending Any Money?

In this episode of Mindful Paths, Nick Day and Hari Kalymnios unpack one of the most common myths in the wellness world: that better health requires expensive tools, apps, or subscriptions.

The truth? Some of the most effective wellness practices are completely free.

Through stories, reflection, and real-life examples, Nick and Hari explore how mindfulness, breathwork, nature, movement, and gratitude can offer powerful benefits without a single purchase. They also explore the role of gadgets, how to find your personal “why,” and how to support others in their wellness journey without trying to change them.

From the power of walking in nature to the science of stillness and cold exposure, this episode invites you to rethink what it means to live well.

If you’ve been overwhelmed by wellness trends or wondering where to start, this conversation brings everything back to basics.

Connect with Nick Day on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/

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

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

Visit: https://harikalymnios.com

Mental Health Disclaimer & Guidance: The content in this podcast is informational…

(00:00) Preview

(05:20) Can You Really Buy Your Way to Wellness?

(10:10) Why Defining Your Health Goals Is Essential

(16:20) The Problem with Overcomplicating Wellness

(19:39) How Digital Detox Can Boost Your Mental Health

(24:42) Free Alternatives to Ice Baths and Gadgets

(28:38) Why Walking in Nature Is So Powerful

(33:27) Movement Practices You Can Do at Home

(37:24) How Smiling and Humor Affect Your Wellbeing

(39:21) How Gratitude Can Shift Your Mindset

(44:09) Why You Can't Force Others to Change

(50:49) How to Help Others Without Burning Out

(56:11) Try What Works for You and Let Go of the Rest

Loneliness is more than just a feeling.

It's a public health crisis that’s quietly affecting millions. In this episode of Mindful Paths, Nick Day and Hari Kalymnios unpack the growing epidemic of loneliness, why it’s as dangerous as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, and how we can build real connection in an increasingly disconnected world.

You’ll hear personal stories, surprising science, and practical tools to help you (or someone you love) feel less alone, even in the age of remote work, social media, and surface-level relationships.

From cold plunges and breathwork to gratitude and government policy, we explore it all.

If you've ever felt disconnected or isolated (even in a crowded room), this episode is for you.

Don’t forget to subscribe for weekly episodes on mindset, wellness, and mental fitness.

Connect with Nick Day on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/

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

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

Visit: https://harikalymnios.com

Mental Health Disclaimer & Guidance: The content in this podcast is informational…

(00:00) Introduction

(03:23) What Loneliness Really Feels Like

(06:18) Is Loneliness Worse Than Smoking?

(09:12) Being Alone vs Feeling Lonely

(13:20) Why Aging Makes Loneliness Harder

(16:50) Have We Lost Our Sense of Community?

(20:37) Are We Replacing Connection With Social Media?

(24:08) Why Remote Work Is Making Us Feel Isolated

(27:32) Why Your Body Needs Real Connection

(30:55) How Loneliness Impacts Your Brain and Health

(33:18) Daily Habits That Help Us Feel Less Alone

(36:34) Can the Government Actually Solve Loneliness?

(39:51)Things You Can Do Today to Beat Loneliness

(47:06) How to Support Someone Who Feels Isolated

(51:02) Why Tech Can’t Replace Real Human Contact

(55:22) The First Step to Feeling Less Lonely