Extraordinary Minds

Vishen Lakhiani
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Vishen Lakhiani is a global entrepreneur, author, and speaker. He's the founder of Mindvalley – an education company – and the author of 3 bestselling books: The Code of the Extraordinary Mind, The Buddha and the Badass, and The 6 Phase Meditation. He created Extraordinary Minds to sit down with the thought leaders, scientists, athletes, founders, and teachers who have mastered two things: mental fitness, and authority, with the hope that their lessons give you the body of an athlete, the mind of a stoic, and the heart of a warrior. Extraordinary Minds means both things at once: the minds he learns from, and the one you're building. This is where you come to train your mind the way an athlete trains a body, and to build your authority. It's the Made to Be Actionable podcast. Every episode comes with a free guide: the protocols, frameworks, and steps from the conversation, laid out so you can put them to work immediately. You'll find the link in each episode's description. New episodes will be released here. Follow so you never miss one.

  1. 2h ago

    Ben Greenfield: 70% Of Longevity Is Free! The Simple Daily Habits That Keep You Young

    Biohacker Ben Greenfield reveals why 70% of how long you live is free, and why small doses of daily stress are the key to staying young. Get your FREE Everyday Longevity Guide, explore Ben's Longevity Blueprint quest, and chat with this episode in BlinkLearn: https://go.mindvalley.com/PK1pRPPS Ben Greenfield is a biohacker, human performance expert, 13-time Ironman triathlete and former America's Personal Trainer of the Year. He is the author of the bestselling book Boundless and the subject of Zac Efron's new documentary of the same name. In this conversation, Ben and Vishen discuss topics such as: - Why 70% of longevity comes from free daily habits, not expensive biohacks - The 10 small daily stressors that make your body more resilient - How to charge your body using sunlight, salt and the earth - The 30-day change Vishen made before conceiving his daughter - The #1 source of microplastics, and the easy swap to avoid it - The six health tests worth investing in, and how often to take them - Why a perfect cholesterol result can still hide a heart problem - Exactly how much protein and creatine your body needs - How to build muscle and lose fat at the same time - The number that best predicts how long you'll live, and how to raise it - Ben's supplement stacks for focus and longevity - Why faith, family and community outweigh every biohack Watch the full video episode on YouTube: [LINK] Follow Ben: bengreenfieldlife.com Follow Vishen: vishenlakhiani.com About Extraordinary Minds: Vishen Lakhiani is a global entrepreneur, author, and speaker. He's the founder of Mindvalley – an education company – and the author of 3 bestselling books: The Code of the Extraordinary Mind, The Buddha and the Badass, and The 6 Phase Meditation. He created Extraordinary Minds to sit down with the thought leaders, scientists, athletes, founders, and teachers who have mastered two things: mental fitness, and authority, with the hope that their lessons give you the body of an athlete, the mind of a stoic, and the heart of a warrior. Extraordinary Minds means both things at once: the minds he learns from, and the one you're building. This is where you come to train your mind the way an athlete trains a body, and to build your authority. This episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Ben Greenfield: 70% Of Longevity Is Free! The Simple Daily Habits That Keep You Young

  2. 06/30/2025

    Unlocking Quantum Wellness: How Energy Shifts Your Health

    What if you could charge your water, your clothes, or even your phone—with quantum energy that actually supports your body and mind? That’s exactly what Philipp von Holtzendorff-Fehling set out to do with Lila Quantum Tech. Philipp is a former T-Mobile exec turned energy healer, Kundalini yoga teacher, and biohacker. He’s now helping people reconnect to their natural state through pure, high-frequency energy—without wires, force, or gimmicks. In this conversation, we talk about what the biofield actually is, how quantum energy shifts blood health and cellular function, and why most wellness tech gets it wrong. You’ll also be guided through a manifestation exercise to feel it for yourself. Key Timestamps [00:00:00] Introduction. [00:01:39] What’s your biofield—and why does it matter? [00:07:24] A guided quantum manifestation for healing. [00:11:41] What quantum imprinting is and how it’s changing health rituals. Memorable Quotes "People ask me, what's quantum energy? How can you define it? It's not, it doesn't need to be scientific. You can feel it. You can just close your eyes, and you feel it inside your body. That's who you are." — Philipp Samor von Holtzendorff-Fehling "What happens is that our energy will just improve. And I think that's the beauty of everyone anyway. It's the energy, right? It's not the physical. It's not our physical bodies. It's all about inside out." — Philipp Samor von Holtzendorff-Fehling Where to Find Our Guest Website: https://leelaq.com/ & https://quantumupgrade.io/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philipp_vhf/ To stay connected and to learn more about Vishen and Mindvalley, click on the links below:  Website: https://www.mindvalley.com/about Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindvalley/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindvalley Become the best version of yourself with the world’s most effective transformation platform. Join Mindvalley Membership Today: https://start.mindvalley.com/membership Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. 06/28/2025

    How Vibrational Energy Healed My Gut Issues

    What if healing wasn’t just physical—but energetic? Jason Young Stiles, a retired USAF Pararescueman and Founder of iPyramids, shares how frequency, intention, and ancient tech are changing the way we approach wellness. Jason explains how every organ in your body has a measurable vibration—and why low frequency might be the root of disease. He also breaks down PEMF therapy, the tech that helped him heal from serious injury and now supports others with pain, anxiety, and gut health. We also talk manifestation, live demos, and what it really means to raise your vibration. If you're curious about energy healing, or just want to feel better in your body, this one’s worth a listen. Key Timestamps [00:00:00] Introduction. [00:03:01] Can energy coherence actually heal your body? [00:06:25] Is frequency the future of medicine? [00:12:09] How do magnetic fields impact gut health? [00:13:22] A spiritual awakening + support for men. Memorable Quotes "We do it in our sleep. So, this provides that extra supplement that the body is looking for while it's already repairing and doing the healing process. We just give it a little extra boost." — Jason Young Stiles "You're going to do targeted therapy wherever it hurts. You're going to sit there for about 30 to 60 minutes while you're reading a book, while you're watching TV. It's so convenient to do therapy now." — Jason Young Stiles Where to Find Our Guest Website: https://jasonyoungstiles.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonyoungstiles/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iPyramids To stay connected and to learn more about Vishen and Mindvalley, click on the links below:  Website: https://www.mindvalley.com/about Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindvalley/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindvalley Become the best version of yourself with the world’s most effective transformation platform. Join Mindvalley Membership Today: https://start.mindvalley.com/membership Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. 06/27/2025

    How EMFs Are Frying Your Brain and What to Do About It

    We’re seeing lower testosterone in men, higher autism rates in kids, and now even microplastics in our bloodstreams. But what if one of the biggest culprits is something we can’t see—EMF radiation from our phones, Wi-Fi, and tech-filled lives? Dror Levy is the Founder and Chief Scientist at BodyWell® USA. He’s on a mission to reveal how our constant exposure to EMFs could be silently affecting fertility, brain health, and overall well-being. In this conversation, Dror talks about how EMFs may be rewiring our bodies, why most solutions don’t actually work, and how BodyWell takes a completely different approach. He even did live tests on-air that’ll make you rethink your daily tech habits. Listen in for practical tips to protect yourself—and your kids—in a world that’s more wired than ever. Key Timestamps [00:00:00] Introduction. [00:02:42] Why daily EMF exposure is off the charts. [00:04:12] Could phones be wrecking male fertility? [00:11:56] How EMFs mess with your brain. [00:14:02] The silent health threat in your pocket. [00:18:06] A new way to protect your body from EMFs. [00:21:29] What every parent should know about EMFs and kids. [00:25:00] The EMF danger no one’s regulating. [00:28:04] Your phone and your sperm: Is there a link? Memorable Quotes "In just 24 hours, you're exposed to more radiation than your randparents were in their entire life." — Dror Levy "Anything that is wireless and it's come in direct contact with your body, especially if it's for long use, it's a concern." — Dror Levy Where to Find Our Guest Website: https://bodywell.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodywell_usa/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092280706513 To stay connected and to learn more about Vishen and Mindvalley, click on the links below:  Website: https://www.mindvalley.com/about Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindvalley/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindvalley Become the best version of yourself with the world’s most effective transformation platform. Join Mindvalley Membership Today: https://start.mindvalley.com/membership Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. 06/24/2025

    Illegal Immigrant to $300m Empire with Adriana Gallardo | Ep79

    Adriana Gallardo went from flipping burgers at Burger King to building a $300M business empire—and she did it as an undocumented immigrant with nothing but grit and her mom’s belief in her. She’s now a powerhouse Entrepreneur, Speaker, and Founder of AGI Business Group, the largest insurance agency in Southern California. In this episode, Adriana shares how to overcome fear, rewrite your story, and rise up—even when the odds are stacked against you. She talks about the mindset shifts that changed her life, how a health scare redefined her definition of success, and why your vision determines your future. Key Timestamps [00:00:00] Introduction. [00:01:18] How did Adriana go from undocumented to unstoppable? [00:10:22] The mindset her mother gave Adriana. [00:14:53] Why believing bigger changed everything. [00:20:12] What do you do when your body forces you to slow down Memorable Quotes "Your life rises to match your vision." — Adriana Gallardo "Sometimes, your greatest pain is the wake-up call." — Adriana Gallardo Where to Find Our Guest Website: https://www.adrianagallardo.com/en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adrianagallardo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/addygallardo/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AdrianaGallardo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@AdrianaGallardoOficial To stay connected and to learn more about Vishen and Mindvalley, click on the links below:  Website: https://www.mindvalley.com/about Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindvalley/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindvalley Become the best version of yourself with the world’s most effective transformation platform. Join Mindvalley Membership Today: https://start.mindvalley.com/membership Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. 05/15/2025

    [Interview] The Creator's Edge: How Sahil Bloom Built a Media Empire | Ep78

    What does it really take to build a powerful online presence across platforms—without burning out or selling your soul? Sahil Bloom made the leap from private equity to full-time content creator, and now reaches millions with his writing and ideas. Sahil is a Bestselling Author and the Creator of The Curiosity Chronicle, a weekly newsletter with 800,000+ readers. In this conversation, he shares how to grow your audience, create consistently, and use fear as fuel—not friction. We also talk morning routines, mindset shifts, and one question that might change how you look at your life right now: "If you were the main character, what would the audience be screaming at you to do?" Simple. Bold. And kind of hard to ignore. Key Timestamps [00:00:00] Introduction. [00:01:40] Who’s really choosing your career? [00:03:28] Why consistency beats perfection. [00:07:31] Is anyone really watching you fail? [00:10:49] Optimal vs. useful paths. [00:16:08] How to get “lucky” on purpose. [00:18:28] The key to being memorable. [00:22:31] Why treat social media like an experiment? [00:25:11] The most underrated tool as a creator. [00:31:25] From side hustle to skillset superpower. [00:32:34] Why the best creators do both of these? [00:35:41] How to be the main character of your life. Memorable Quotes "The key to life is showing up. You've got to show up when it's messy, show up when it's hard, show up when no one is watching over and over and over again, even when the rewards are uncertain." — Sahil Bloom "Focusing on adding 10 times as much as you focus on extracting is the path to building longevity as a creator in this landscape of social media." — Sahil Bloom Where to Find Our Guest Website: https://www.sahilbloom.com/#Hero Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sahilbloom X: https://twitter.com/SahilBloom LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sahilbloom/ The 5 Types of Wealth: https://www.the5typesofwealth.com/ To stay connected and to learn more about Vishen and Mindvalley, click on the links below:  Website: https://www.mindvalley.com/about Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindvalley/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindvalley Become the best version of yourself with the world’s most effective transformation platform. Join Mindvalley Membership Today: https://start.mindvalley.com/membership Produced by Evolved Podcasting: https://www.evolvedpodcasting.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. 05/05/2025

    Who's That Girl? | Fireside Chat with Eve on Creativity, Identity, and the Future | Ep 77

    She changed the game in hip-hop, built a Hollywood career—and then had to figure out who she really was. Eve shares how she reclaimed her name, found peace through motherhood and spirituality, and what it took to stop performing and start becoming. Eve is a Grammy-winning Artist, Actress, and Author of Who’s That Girl?—a memoir about identity, healing, and coming home to yourself. In this conversation, Eve talks about navigating burnout, the power of gratitude, the rise of AI in music, and how women can own every part of who they are—without guilt. Key Timestamps [00:00:00] Introduction. [00:03:43] The impact of personal growth practices. [00:06:34] AI’s impact on music — threat or tool? [00:08:31] Are you performing to uplift others? [00:12:21] Fame vs. serving your audience [00:15:03] G-A-A-U: The team behind the artist [00:16:20] What to do when you are demotivated? [00:17:14] Can your circle really shape your success? [00:20:20] Burnout & the cost of doing it all [00:25:06] Embracing AI and where to draw the line [00:29:31] Motherhood vs. career: What balance really looks like [00:34:24] What happiness means to Eve now Memorable Quotes "I have this motto called breathe and believe — and the belief is not so much just the religious aspect, but just that belief in something… that life, there are things that are bigger than you… that there is something there that is guiding you." — Eve "Thinking about happy — it's not the thought of it, it's the feeling of it. And that's where I live." — Eve Where to Find Our Guest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealeve/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealeve YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EveVEVO To stay connected and to learn more about Vishen and Mindvalley, click on the links below:  Website: https://www.mindvalley.com/about Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindvalley/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindvalley Become the best version of yourself with the world’s most effective transformation platform. Join Mindvalley Membership Today: https://start.mindvalley.com/membership Produced by Evolved Podcasting: https://www.evolvedpodcasting.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. 03/31/2025

    The Female Biohacker's Guide to Living to 150 | Ep76

    What if you could slow down aging and stay energized for decades longer? Kayla Barnes-Lentz—Top Biohacker, Longevity Expert, and Founder of LYV The Wellness Space—has done exactly that. Her biological age is 10 years younger than her real age, and she’s here to share how you can do it too. Kayla gets into simple but powerful biohacks—how sleep, food, and even your hormones play a huge role in how you age. Plus, Kayla shares her own routine, from lab tests to cutting-edge treatments that might just help you live to 150. If you’ve ever wondered how to stay sharp, strong, and full of life for years to come, you won’t want to miss this. Tune in and get the inside scoop! Key Timestamps [00:00:00] Introduction. [00:02:48] The truth about biological age testing. [00:03:48] Is longevity escape velocity a myth? [00:08:25] Hyperbaric therapy—does it work? [00:11:11] What grip strength reveals about your lifespan. [00:13:16] Hidden toxins affecting your health daily. [00:17:24] Morning habits for a longer life. [00:19:50] Why VO2 max matters for women. [00:26:00] Redefining joy: How health impacts true happiness. [00:29:02] Sleep needs most women ignore. [00:30:33] How to align your nutrition with your cycle. [00:34:25] Healthy habits women can start focusing on. [00:35:03] Fasting for women – is this good or bad? [00:37:51] How fun changes as you age. [00:41:45] The real secret to a longer, better life. [00:44:05] EMFs—should you be worried? [00:48:02] Can your bed improve your health? [00:51:03] Ovarian longevity—what to know. [00:55:00] The role of relationships in long-term health. [01:00:05] The ultimate health blueprint for women. Memorable Quotes "We have our chronological age, which is the number on the calendar. But your biological age, like the age of your internal speed, doesn't have to match that. It can be older, or it can actually be younger." — Kayla Barnes-Lentz "I don't want to just live to 150 to live to 150. I want to live to 150 and be vibrant and have energy. So, no, I certainly don't want to live longer just for the sake of living longer. I want to live longer in good health." — Kayla Barnes-Lentz Where to Find Our Guest Website: https://www.kaylabarnes.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylabarnes/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KaylaBarnesLentz Other links mentioned in the episode: Environmental Working Group: https://www.ewg.org/ To stay connected and to learn more about Vishen and Mindvalley, click on the links below:  Website: https://www.mindvalley.com/about Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindvalley/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindvalley Become the best version of yourself with the world’s most effective transformation platform. Join Mindvalley Membership Today: https://start.mindvalley.com/membership Produced by Evolved Podcasting: https://www.evolvedpodcasting.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Female Biohacker's Guide to Living to 150 | Ep76
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Vishen Lakhiani is a global entrepreneur, author, and speaker. He's the founder of Mindvalley – an education company – and the author of 3 bestselling books: The Code of the Extraordinary Mind, The Buddha and the Badass, and The 6 Phase Meditation. He created Extraordinary Minds to sit down with the thought leaders, scientists, athletes, founders, and teachers who have mastered two things: mental fitness, and authority, with the hope that their lessons give you the body of an athlete, the mind of a stoic, and the heart of a warrior. Extraordinary Minds means both things at once: the minds he learns from, and the one you're building. This is where you come to train your mind the way an athlete trains a body, and to build your authority. It's the Made to Be Actionable podcast. Every episode comes with a free guide: the protocols, frameworks, and steps from the conversation, laid out so you can put them to work immediately. You'll find the link in each episode's description. New episodes will be released here. Follow so you never miss one.

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  • Creator
    Vishen Lakhiani
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    300
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Mindvalley 2017
  • Show Website
    Extraordinary Minds

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