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The Mindful FIRE Podcast helps you craft a life you love and make work optional using the tools of mindfulness, envisioning and financial independence. Each episode of the mindful fire podcast explores these three tools through teachings, guided meditations and inspiring interviews with people actually living them to craft a life they love. Listen & subscribe on your favorite podcast player:
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In this episode: “one more year” syndrome, defining enough, optimizing for pain vs pleasure, journaling + self-compassion, Rebel Finance School with Alan & Katie Donegan Episode Summary Alan and Katie Donegan unpack why people keep working “one more year” even when the math says they have enough—often because fear and identity (not logic) are driving the decision. They share simple mindfulness tools (journaling, compassionate awareness, and focusing on what you want) and explain Rebel Fin...
In this episode: appreciation, mindfulness, gratitude practice, self-compassion, intentional living Episode Summary Adam leads the Mindful Fire Legends community through a guided appreciation meditation. Beginning with breath awareness and meeting yourself exactly where you are, the practice invites you to embody appreciation — first for the breath itself, then for someone you deeply love, and finally for aspects of your own life and who you are. The session closes with a reflection on how to...
In this episode: Portuguese-American roots, corporate burnout, Wim Hof winter expedition, achievement-to-process shift, and leaving Big Tech intentionally with Jason Amarante Episode Summary After 4,900+ days at Google/YouTube, Jason Amarante hit burnout and used it as the catalyst for an intentional Big Tech exit. Through meditation, eastern philosophy, and a Wim Hof winter expedition, he shifted from achievement chasing to presence. He later built a wellbeing program reaching 700 YouTube Op...
In this episode: meeting yourself where you are, mindful check-in, breath awareness, letting go, non-judgmental observation Episode Summary In this guided meditation from the Mindful Fire Legends community meeting, Adam Coelho leads a practice of radical self-acceptance - checking in with body and mind exactly as they are, without trying to change anything. Listeners are guided through breath awareness and gentle redirection of a wandering mind. About the Host Adam Coelho is the host of the M...
In this episode: entrepreneurship, sustainable fashion, following omens, adaptability as a life skill, mindful parenting with Angela Arwady Episode Summary Angela Arwady went from flipping secondhand clothes on eBay in 2008 to launching Unpacka (unpacka.com), a subscription-based sustainable fashion business supporting local artists. She and Adam discuss the mindset shifts required to leave corporate life after nearly 15 years at Google and YouTube, the Zelda-inspired "side quest" approach to...
In this episode: breath awareness, present-moment trust, mindfulness on the FIRE path, releasing urgency, intention setting with Adam Coelho Episode Summary A guided meditation from the Mindful Fire Legends community. Adam leads listeners through a breath-anchored practice centered on trusting that you are exactly where you need to be — on the path to financial independence and the life you dream of living. Guest Bio Adam Coelho is the host of the Mindful FIRE Podcast and founder of the Mindf...
In this episode: Defining “enough,” FIRE mindset shifts, intentional career design, sabbaticals as low-risk experiments, and taking action to find clarity. Episode Summary Susie Ade—mental health and wellbeing program manager at Google and a certified career coach—shares how discovering financial independence changed not just how they spend, but how they make decisions about work, time, and meaning. Susie and Adam explore what it looks like to define “enough” from the inside out: using daily ...
Episode Summary In this short guided meditation, Adam Coelho leads a calm, breath-centered practice recorded live in the Mindful FIRE Legends Community. You’ll start by settling in with three deep breaths, then do a gentle check-in with your body and mind. From there, the practice moves into simple breath awareness—notice the in-breath, notice the out-breath—and each time the mind wanders, you practice returning with kindness. As the meditation closes, Adam invites you to name an intention yo...
In this episode: outsourcing worth to work, soul life balance, the be/do/have model, nervous system regulation, and daily Sona practice with Sam Kabert Episode Summary Sam Kabert built a seven-figure business working under four hours a day, earned a spot on Silicon Valley's 40 Under 40—and still fell into a numbing depression. In this episode, Sam unpacks why external success left him empty and shares the frameworks he discovered on his journey inward: the soul life mindset, the be/do/have mo...
In this episode: Embodying trust, trusting the path to FI, connecting with your ideal vision, breath awareness, and community sharing with Adam Coelho. Episode Summary In this guided meditation from the Mindful FIRE Legends community, Adam Coelho leads listeners through a practice centered on embodying trust — trusting the path to financial independence, trusting yourself, and trusting the present moment. The session opens with a heartfelt community preamble where members share their struggle...
In this episode: Redefining Success, Leaving Corporate Life, Life Architect Framework, Financial Independence, Self-Knowledge Tools with Guillermo Albizuri Episode Summary Adam Coelho sits down with Guillermo Albizuri, a coach, psychologist, and former Google executive who spent 20 years in corporate life—including 15 years at Google—before leaving to become a "life architect." Guillermo shares how he dismantled the myth that climbing higher would bring happiness, how financial planning gave ...
In this guided meditation from the Mindful FIRE Legends community, we explore the question: “Is this story useful?” When doubt or unhelpful narratives start bubbling up, this practice helps you slow down, notice what is here, and gently loosen your grip on the thoughts that shape how you experience your life. We begin by finding a posture that is both alert and relaxed, then settle in with three deep breaths. From there, you are guided to observe the stories your mind is offering, and t...
In this episode: Coast FI and financial freedom, State of the Union practice for couples, intentional life design, family travel planning, entrepreneurship journey with Jake Wysocki Episode Summary Jake Wysocki shares his journey from mechanical engineering and corporate sales to entrepreneurship, powered by reaching Coast FI. He reveals the quarterly "State of the Union" practice he developed with his wife to design their life intentionally—using structured exercises to assess satisfaction a...
This guided meditation was recorded live inside the Mindful FIRE Legends community. Adam Coelho first helps you settle into the present moment with the breath, then guides you through a powerful visualization of your ideal future, five years from now, where work is optional and you have the freedom to choose how you spend your days. In this meditation, you’ll: Settle your mind and body with a calm, steady breath practiceNotice what’s present with kind, curious awarenessVisualize your “work-op...
In this episode: Financial Independence, Overcoming Debt, Mindful Travel, Sustainable Living, Career Transitions with Courtney Rosiak Quinto Episode Summary Join Adam Coelho as he interviews Courtney Rosiak Quinto on The Mindful Fire Podcast. Courtney shares her journey from corporate life to financial independence, how she overcame significant debt, and the lessons she learned along the way. She discusses her passion for sustainable living and travel coaching, along with the impo...
Join Mindful FIRE Legends to practice with us live every Wednesday. Episode Summary In this short guided meditation from the Mindful FIRE Legends community, Adam leads listeners through a calming breathwork practice designed to help you drop below the noise and chaos of everyday life. Find a peaceful, present state of mind as you focus on the simple sensations of breathing in and breathing out. What You'll Practice Finding stillness beneath the chaos of life Breath awareness m...
In this episode: Adam gets live coaching from Nicholas Whitaker on navigating early retirement and shifting from money to connection as his primary success metric Episode Summary Adam opens up about his first 14 months of early retirement—still seeking Google's validation, wrestling with outdated success metrics, and struggling to let go of money as his primary motivator. Through compassionate coaching, Nick helps Adam explore the tension between entrepreneurial revenue goals and simply enjoy...
In this episode: A loving-kindness meditation focused on the body Learn to tune into your body's wisdom This guided practice helps you cultivate kind, curious, and loving awareness toward your physical being. Begin by checking in with how you're feeling in this moment. Move through a gentle body scan, offering loving attention to each area. Close by expressing gratitude and compassion for your body, which enables every experience in your life. Join the Mindful FIRE Legends community at Mindfu...
In this episode: Decompressing from corporate life, forcing vs. allowing in early retirement, discovering true purpose through financial independence, the LinkedIn comparison trap, building real human connection in the AI age with Katrina McGhee Episode Summary After 14 years at Google, Adam reflects on his first 14+ months of early retirement with career break coach Katrina McGhee. From the six-month decompression timeline to navigating the "not far enough along" narrative, Adam shares the...
In this episode: Visualize your ideal future with clarity and intention. Welcome! In today's guided meditation, we'll practice visualization—a powerful tool for imagining and connecting with the life you truly desire. We'll begin with the fundamentals: cultivating presence and mindfulness. By observing our thoughts without judgment, we anchor ourselves in the present moment, releasing attachment to past regrets or future anxieties. As you settle into a state of calm relaxation, we'll begin to...
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Amazing and deep episode. goosebumps