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The Mindful Startup is a podcast about the philosophy and psychology of ambition.
Hosted by founder Hannah Barris, the show explores the ideas, mental models, and human behavior that shape how we build, compete, choose, and change. Through solo episodes and conversations with founders, thinkers, and other ambitious people, Hannah examines what drives us to pursue extraordinary things—and who we become in the process.
For people who think deeply and build ambitiously.
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Learn More: themindfulstartup.org
Episódios
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- The Other You · 5 min · Episódio 124What happens when the version of you who’s afraid isn’t the version who takes the shot? In this episode of The Mindful Startup, we explore the strange split between fear and…
- Clean Hands · 8 min · Episódio 123How do we convince ourselves our hands are clean after getting what we wanted? Clean Hands explores ambition, self-deception, power, responsibility, and the stories we tell…
- The Edge · 14 min · Episódio 122Why are ambitious people drawn to pressure, discomfort, and the limits of what they can handle? In this episode of The Mindful Startup, Hannah explores the psychology of…
- Scorched Earth · 8 min · Episódio 121What happens when winning stops being enough—and making the other side lose becomes the new objective? Scorched earth is a strategy of destroying something valuable rather than…
- The Faustian Bargain: Mental Models #2 · 17 min · Episódio 120Episode 120 of The Mindful Startup: Mental Models #2 — The Faustian Bargain How do you know when a worthy sacrifice becomes a terrible bargain? A Faustian bargain is a deal in…
- How to Read Minds: Mental Models #1 · 14 min · Episódio 119People reveal themselves long before they explain themselves. Every conversation leaves psychological evidence. The stories people repeat, what captures their attention, the…
- When Your Hero Falls Off the Pedestal · 8 min · Episódio 118What happens when someone you deeply trusted lets you down? Whether it's a romantic partner, close friend, family member, co-founder, or mentor, betrayal can completely change…
- What If the Future Is Shaping Your Life Right Now? · 10 min · Episódio 117What if the future explains more than the past? Most of us try to make sense of our lives by looking backward — connecting dots, analyzing decisions, and searching for clarity in…
- Why You Spiral After Taking Action (Perfectionism & Identity Explained) · 9 min · Episódio 116Why do you spiral after taking action? You finally post the video, send the email, or show up the way you know you need to — and instead of feeling proud, you start overthinking…
- Private Power vs Applied Power · 4 min · Episódio 115Most people build private power—and never apply it. In this episode, I break down the difference between private power (potential) and applied power (action), and why nothing…
- How to Stop Overresponsibility: Let Go of Other People’s Problems · 8 min · Episódio 114Do you feel responsible for fixing other people’s problems? In this episode, we talk about overresponsibility, people-pleasing, overwhelm, and how to stop carrying what was never…
- Proximity Is Power: How the Right Rooms Unlock Opportunity · 7 min · Episódio 112In Episode 112 of The Mindful Startup, we’re talking about proximity — and why it may matter more than talent. Most opportunities don’t come from merit alone. They come from…
- Exceptionalism as Armor · 6 min · Episódio 111Why do some high achievers feel the need to be exceptional — not just good, not even perfect, but untouchable? In this episode of The Mindful Startup Podcast, we explore the…
- What Visionaries Do Differently · 5 min · Episódio 110What does it take to become a true “visionary”? Let’s discuss.
- Stop Speaking Safely: How to Find and Use Your Real Voice · 9 min · Episódio 109If you’re only speaking in ways that feel safe to the people around you, you’re likely not speaking in your real voice. In " Stop Speaking Safely: How to Find and Use Your Real…
- Follow the Vibes — Why Intuition Is the Ultimate Power Move in 2026 · 7 min · Episódio 108In this first episode of 2026, we’re talking about something subtle, powerful, and often underestimated: intuition. There is a quiet kind of magic that happens when you trust…
- Stress Free for the Holidays (Part 1) · 12 min · Episódio 106Off the cuff. How to have a peaceful holiday season!
- How to Build Momentum Toward Your Goals When You Have Low Energy · 12 min · Episódio 105Episode 105 of The Mindful Startup explores a truth most ambitious people never hear: You do not need perfect energy, perfect health, or perfect circumstances to build real…
