Mindful Mutiny

Mindful Mutiny

Jeremy Van Wert, a seasoned coach, licensed psychotherapist, and former CEO, has made significant strides in personal development and mental health throughout his two-decade career. As a healer and Transformational Coach, Jeremy is driven by a compelling mission to change lives from stress to joy, stagnation to momentum, and burnout to hope. With a strong foundation in resilience, personal strength, and teamwork, Jeremy harnesses his inherent positivity and relentless pursuit of excellence to motivate others to surpass their perceived limitations. His coaching, specifically designed for high-achieving individuals, skillfully removes barriers and expands their visions, consistently revealing untapped potential. A unique aspect of Jeremy's approach is his exploration of plant-based psychedelic medicine, which has deeply influenced his philosophy and approach to personal empowerment. Today, he helps clients overcome obstacles, eliminate self-doubt, and unlock their limitless potential. Motivated by his own transformative journey, Jeremy is passionately committed to helping others realize that they have the power to redefine their destinies, regardless of their beginnings. The Mindful Mutiny podcast, hosted by Jeremy, features inspiring stories of individuals achieving their utmost potential. Jeremy's thoughtful interviewing style ensures that each guest's brilliance and unique story is vividly brought to life.

  1. 6d ago

    ADHD and Rejection Sensitivity: Why You Feel the Need to Prove Yourself

    In this powerful episode, an ancient story about a boy determined to prove who he was becomes a striking metaphor for ADHD, rejection sensitivity, hyperfocus, impulsivity, self-worth, and the pressure to prove your value. The story explores what happens when being questioned or rejected triggers shame and rage, sending you into a relentless pursuit of credentials, accomplishments, recognition, or validation. It also examines ADHD hyperfocus, difficulty with regulation, impulsivity, and why knowing intellectually that you're enough doesn't always mean your nervous system can believe it. But the deeper lesson isn't about trying harder. It's about slowing down, getting grounded, regulating your nervous system, knowing yourself, and learning that you don't have to earn your worth through constant achievement. Sometimes the answer isn't more information. It's becoming grounded before you take off. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: The Ancient Story Behind Modern ADHD 01:46 - When Rejection Makes You Question Yourself 03:32 - Why Being Called Out Can Make You Freeze 05:18 - The ADHD Need to Prove Your Worth 07:04 - Hyperfocus, Impulsivity, and the Race to Prove Yourself 08:50 - When You Stop Short of What You Started 10:36 - Why Knowing You're Enough Isn't Always Enough 12:22 - When Ambition Becomes Dangerous 14:08 - The Cost of Chasing the Wrong Proof 15:54 - The Real Answer: Get Grounded Before You Take Off #ADHD #ADHDLife #ADHDBrain #RejectionSensitivity #RSD #ADHDAnxiety #ADHDMentalHealth #Neurodivergent #ADHDAwareness #SelfWorth #SelfAcceptance #NervousSystemRegulation #Hyperfocus #ADHDEmotionalRegulation #MentalHealth Follow Jeremy Van Wert on https://www.instagram.com/mindfulmutiny/ https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremy.van.wert Join the Mindful Mutiny Community! https://patreon.com/MindfulMutiny We now have Mindful Mutiny Merch! https://mindful-mutiny.creator-spring.com/ Sponsors Xponential Intelligence https://thexicode.com/ Pachamama Sacred Paths https://www.sacredpachamama.org/ 🌐 Visit https://mindfulmutiny.com/ to: ✍️ Sign up for the Mutineers Newsletter 🗓️ Schedule a free consultation for: 🧠 General Life Coaching 🧠 Executive Coaching 🧠 ADHD Coaching 🧠 Psychedelic Integration Coaching 📝 Apply to be a guest on the Mindful Mutiny Podcast Copyright © 2026 Mindful Mutiny All rights reserved Hosted by Jeremy Van Wert

  2. Oct 1

    The Achilles Story Explained: ADHD, Rage, Trauma & the Armor We Wear

    What if the ancient story of Achilles was never really about an angry warrior, but about rage, trauma, rejection, vulnerability, and the armor we build to protect ourselves? In this episode, Achilles' story becomes a powerful lens for understanding ADHD, rejection sensitivity, masking, complex PTSD, grief, emotional regulation, and the struggle to feel fully human. From his legendary invulnerability and Achilles heel to his rage against Agamemnon and his encounter with King Priam, this story reveals what can happen when passion, pain, and vulnerability collide. The deeper message is about moving beyond rage and trauma toward self-compassion, connection, consciousness, and healing. If you've ever felt misunderstood, "too much," or like you've had to wear armor just to get through the world, Achilles' story may hit differently. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:58 The Achilles Heel We All Have 03:16 Why Achilles Had to Hide Himself 05:05 When Rejection Turns Into Rage 06:50 Drawing the Line After Being Hurt 08:24 The Death That Awakened Achilles' Rage 10:24 The Moment Achilles Sees Humanity 12:08 Trauma, ADHD & Our Emotional Reactions 14:14 What King Priam Taught Achilles 16:01 Beyond Rage: Compassion & Consciousness #Achilles #GreekMythology #ADHD #ADHDHealing #ADHDAwareness #RejectionSensitivity #TraumaHealing #ComplexPTSD #EmotionalRegulation #MentalHealth #SelfCompassion #PersonalGrowth #GreekMyths #AchillesHeel #healingjourney Follow Jeremy Van Wert on https://www.instagram.com/mindfulmutiny/ https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremy.van.wert Join the Mindful Mutiny Community! https://patreon.com/MindfulMutiny We now have Mindful Mutiny Merch! https://mindful-mutiny.creator-spring.com/ Sponsors Xponential Intelligence https://thexicode.com/ Pachamama Sacred Paths https://www.sacredpachamama.org/ 🌐 Visit https://mindfulmutiny.com/ to: ✍️ Sign up for the Mutineers Newsletter 🗓️ Schedule a free consultation for: 🧠 General Life Coaching 🧠 Executive Coaching 🧠 ADHD Coaching 🧠 Psychedelic Integration Coaching 📝 Apply to be a guest on the Mindful Mutiny Podcast Copyright © 2026 Mindful Mutiny All rights reserved Hosted by Jeremy Van Wert

  3. Sep 24

    She Realized No One Was Coming to Save Her | Serena Garcia on Trauma, Abuse & Healing

    What happens when you spend your whole life in survival mode? Serena Garcia shares her powerful story of childhood trauma, abuse, abandonment, people-pleasing, toxic relationships, and the moment she realized she had to change her life. In this conversation with Jeremy Van Wert, Serena opens up about leaving an abusive relationship, rebuilding her identity, healing through therapy and self-development, breaking toxic patterns, and using her voice to help others. A powerful conversation about trauma healing, self-worth, accountability, survival mode, and becoming the version of yourself you know is possible. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro: Serena's Story of Survival and Healing 06:56 How Childhood Trauma Creates People-Pleasing 13:04 Growing Up in the Foster Care and Group Home System 19:21 Trauma Bonds and the Need to Rescue Others 27:32 The Turning Point: Leaving an Abusive Relationship 34:25 Breaking the Cycle and Taking Back Her Life 42:15 The Life Lessons Serena Wants Her Children to Know 46:56 Turning Trauma Into a Platform That Helps Others 55:30 Rebuilding After Abuse and Choosing Freedom 01:00:23 Becoming the Person You Were Meant to Be #SerenaGarcia #MindfulMutiny #TraumaHealing #ChildhoodTrauma #PeoplePleasing #AbuseRecovery #SurvivalMode #TraumaRecovery #HealingJourney #SelfWorth #ToxicRelationships #PersonalGrowth #DomesticViolenceRecovery #SelfDevelopment #MentalHealth Follow Jeremy Van Wert on https://www.instagram.com/mindfulmutiny/ https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremy.van.wert Join the Mindful Mutiny Community! https://patreon.com/MindfulMutiny We now have Mindful Mutiny Merch! https://mindful-mutiny.creator-spring.com/ Sponsors Xponential Intelligence https://thexicode.com/ Pachamama Sacred Paths https://www.sacredpachamama.org/ 🌐 Visit https://mindfulmutiny.com/ to: ✍️ Sign up for the Mutineers Newsletter 🗓️ Schedule a free consultation for: 🧠 General Life Coaching 🧠 Executive Coaching 🧠 ADHD Coaching 🧠 Psychedelic Integration Coaching 📝 Apply to be a guest on the Mindful Mutiny Podcast Copyright © 2026 Mindful Mutiny All rights reserved Hosted by Jeremy Van Wert

  4. Sep 18

    Plato's Cave Explained: The Truth About Awakening, ADHD & Transformation

    What if the greatest story about psychedelic transformation was written 2,400 years ago by someone who never took a psychedelic? Jeremy Van Wert explores Plato's Allegory of the Cave and its powerful connection to ADHD, anxiety, masking, conditioning, and awakening. Discover what happens when we step beyond old identities, trauma, beliefs, and expectations to see ourselves differently. What cave are you being called to leave? Share your thoughts in the comments and learn more about Jeremy's transformative work and Light in the Mountains retreat through the link in the description. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:05 The Prisoners Who Mistake Shadows for Reality 04:10 What Happens When You're Pulled Out of the Cave 06:15 The Beauty and Fear of a New Reality 08:20 Returning to the Cave and Being Rejected 10:25 The Moral Choice After Awakening 12:30 The Chains of Conditioning and Masking 14:35 Psychedelic Transformation and Higher Consciousness 16:40 Breaking Free From Old Projections 18:45 What It Really Means to Leave the Cave #PlatosCave #PsychedelicTransformation #ADHD #Awakening #PersonalTransformation #SelfDiscovery #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Masking #TraumaHealing #Consciousness #PsychedelicTherapy #PersonalGrowth #InnerHealing #Transformation Follow Jeremy Van Wert on https://www.instagram.com/mindfulmutiny/ https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremy.van.wert Join the Mindful Mutiny Community! https://patreon.com/MindfulMutiny We now have Mindful Mutiny Merch! https://mindful-mutiny.creator-spring.com/ Sponsors Xponential Intelligence https://thexicode.com/ Pachamama Sacred Paths https://www.sacredpachamama.org/ 🌐 Visit https://mindfulmutiny.com/ to: ✍️ Sign up for the Mutineers Newsletter 🗓️ Schedule a free consultation for: 🧠 General Life Coaching 🧠 Executive Coaching 🧠 ADHD Coaching 🧠 Psychedelic Integration Coaching 📝 Apply to be a guest on the Mindful Mutiny Podcast Copyright © 2026 Mindful Mutiny All rights reserved Hosted by Jeremy Van Wert

  5. Sep 18

    Plato's Cave Explained: The Truth About Awakening, ADHD & Transformation

    What if the greatest story about psychedelic transformation was written 2,400 years ago by someone who never took a psychedelic? Jeremy Van Wert explores Plato's Allegory of the Cave and its powerful connection to ADHD, anxiety, masking, conditioning, and awakening. Discover what happens when we step beyond old identities, trauma, beliefs, and expectations to see ourselves differently. What cave are you being called to leave? Share your thoughts in the comments and learn more about Jeremy's transformative work and Light in the Mountains retreat through the link in the description. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:05 The Prisoners Who Mistake Shadows for Reality 04:10 What Happens When You're Pulled Out of the Cave 06:15 The Beauty and Fear of a New Reality 08:20 Returning to the Cave and Being Rejected 10:25 The Moral Choice After Awakening 12:30 The Chains of Conditioning and Masking 14:35 Psychedelic Transformation and Higher Consciousness 16:40 Breaking Free From Old Projections 18:45 What It Really Means to Leave the Cave #PlatosCave #PsychedelicTransformation #ADHD #Awakening #PersonalTransformation #SelfDiscovery #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Masking #TraumaHealing #Consciousness #PsychedelicTherapy #PersonalGrowth #InnerHealing #Transformation Follow Jeremy Van Wert on https://www.instagram.com/mindfulmutiny/ https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremy.van.wert Join the Mindful Mutiny Community! https://patreon.com/MindfulMutiny We now have Mindful Mutiny Merch! https://mindful-mutiny.creator-spring.com/ Sponsors Xponential Intelligence https://thexicode.com/ Pachamama Sacred Paths https://www.sacredpachamama.org/ 🌐 Visit https://mindfulmutiny.com/ to: ✍️ Sign up for the Mutineers Newsletter 🗓️ Schedule a free consultation for: 🧠 General Life Coaching 🧠 Executive Coaching 🧠 ADHD Coaching 🧠 Psychedelic Integration Coaching 📝 Apply to be a guest on the Mindful Mutiny Podcast Copyright © 2026 Mindful Mutiny All rights reserved Hosted by Jeremy Van Wert

  6. Sep 10

    Psychedelic Injustice: Who Really Owns Psychedelic Medicine? Tom Hatsis

    Who really owns psychedelic medicine? In this thought-provoking conversation, Jeremy sits down with Thomas Tom Hatsis, author of Psychedelic Injustice, to challenge common narratives around psychedelic history, Indigenous traditions, Christianity, psychedelic therapy, and the gatekeeping of psychedelic medicine. They also explore responsible facilitation, psychedelic integration, and why healing should be about the person, not politics or ideology. Timestamps: 00:00 — Intro: Challenging the Psychedelic Conversation 07:00 — Why Psychedelic Culture Resists Debate 14:00 — Who Owns Psychedelic Medicine? 21:00 — Christianity & Psychedelic History 28:00 — Identity, Heritage & Psychedelic Healing 35:00 — Do Psychedelics Need More Research? 42:00 — Who Should Facilitate Psychedelics? 49:00 — Politics & the Psychedelic Movement 56:00 — Rethinking Psychedelic Education 01:02:00 — Final Reflections on Healing & ADHD #PsychedelicMedicine #Psychedelics #PsychedelicTherapy #PsychedelicInjustice #ThomasHatsis #PsychedelicHistory #PsychedelicHealing #PsychedelicCulture #LSD #ADHD #MindfulMutiny Follow Jeremy Van Wert on https://www.instagram.com/mindfulmutiny/ https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremy.van.wert Join the Mindful Mutiny Community! https://patreon.com/MindfulMutiny We now have Mindful Mutiny Merch! https://mindful-mutiny.creator-spring.com/ Sponsors Xponential Intelligence https://thexicode.com/ Pachamama Sacred Paths https://www.sacredpachamama.org/ 🌐 Visit https://mindfulmutiny.com/ to: ✍️ Sign up for the Mutineers Newsletter 🗓️ Schedule a free consultation for: 🧠 General Life Coaching 🧠 Executive Coaching 🧠 ADHD Coaching 🧠 Psychedelic Integration Coaching 📝 Apply to be a guest on the Mindful Mutiny Podcast Copyright © 2026 Mindful Mutiny All rights reserved Hosted by Jeremy Van Wert

  7. Sep 4

    The ADHD "Prometheus" Curse: Why Doing the Right Thing Can Cost You Everything

    What if your ADHD makes you see problems, patterns, and injustice that everyone else seems willing to ignore? In this episode, we explore the story of Prometheus and why his decision to steal fire for humanity is a powerful metaphor for the ADHD experience. From seeing patterns others miss to acting on a deep sense of justice, ADHD can come with a painful cost: isolation, shame, burnout, and constantly questioning whether you did the right thing. This episode explores the ADHD shame cycle, rejection, authority, justice sensitivity, impulsivity, and the pressure of always being the person who steps up. If you've ever felt like you're being punished for saying what everyone else refuses to say, this story may feel surprisingly familiar. Your sense of justice isn't necessarily a flaw. The challenge is learning how to use it without burning yourself out. Timestamps: 00:00 — Intro 01:23 — How Prometheus Created Humanity 02:33 — Why Zeus Kept Fire From Humans 03:22 — The Decision to Steal the Fire 04:14 — Prometheus Gives Fire to Humanity 05:29 — The Punishment for Defying Authority 07:10 — Why Prometheus Never Regretted His Choice 09:08 — The ADHD Connection: Seeing Patterns Others Miss 11:12 — ADHD, Shame, and the Cost of Doing What's Right 13:23 — Burnout, Justice, and Learning to Protect Yourself #ADHD #ADHDAwareness #ADHDSupport #ADHDBrain #ADHDLife #ADHDAdults #ADHDAndJustice #ADHDBurnout #ADHDShame #Neurodiversity #Prometheus #MentalHealth #ADHDCommunity Follow Jeremy Van Wert on https://www.instagram.com/mindfulmutiny/ https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremy.van.wert Join the Mindful Mutiny Community! https://patreon.com/MindfulMutiny We now have Mindful Mutiny Merch! https://mindful-mutiny.creator-spring.com/ Sponsors Xponential Intelligence https://thexicode.com/ Pachamama Sacred Paths https://www.sacredpachamama.org/ 🌐 Visit https://mindfulmutiny.com/ to: ✍️ Sign up for the Mutineers Newsletter 🗓️ Schedule a free consultation for: 🧠 General Life Coaching 🧠 Executive Coaching 🧠 ADHD Coaching 🧠 Psychedelic Integration Coaching 📝 Apply to be a guest on the Mindful Mutiny Podcast Copyright © 2026 Mindful Mutiny All rights reserved Hosted by Jeremy Van Wert

  8. Aug 30

    ADHD, Shame & the Holy Grail: Why Being Yourself Changes Everything | Mindful Mutiny

    What if the thing you're searching for is already right in front of you? In this episode of Mindful Mutiny, Jeremy Van Wert explores the story of Percival and the Holy Grail through the lens of ADHD, anxiety, shame, masking, and self-worth. A powerful reminder that you don't have to become someone else to discover your highest self. Sometimes, the answer begins with trusting yourself, asking the right questions, and embracing who you are. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 01:18 – Why Percival Leaves the Forest to Become a Knight 02:34 – Learning to Stay Quiet: When Rules Become a Mask 03:53 – The Fisher King and the Questions Percival Never Asked 05:15 – The One Question That Could Have Healed the Kingdom 06:49 – Finding the Holy Grail by Learning to Truly Seek 08:28 – ADHD, Anxiety, Shame and the Search for Your Highest Self 09:47 – Why Trying to Be Someone Else Keeps You From Your Potential 11:29 – The Holy Grail as a Search for Wisdom, Healing and Connection 11:39 – Embrace Who You Are and Ask the Right Questions #ADHD #ADHDAdults #Neurodivergent #Anxiety #SelfWorth #SelfAcceptance #ADHDHealing #ADHDMasking #RejectionSensitivity #MentalHealth #PersonalGrowth #MindfulMutiny #HolyGrail #Percival #Authenticity Follow Jeremy Van Wert on https://www.instagram.com/mindfulmutiny/ https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremy.van.wert Join the Mindful Mutiny Community! https://patreon.com/MindfulMutiny We now have Mindful Mutiny Merch! https://mindful-mutiny.creator-spring.com/ Sponsors Xponential Intelligence https://thexicode.com/ Pachamama Sacred Paths https://www.sacredpachamama.org/ 🌐 Visit https://mindfulmutiny.com/ to: ✍️ Sign up for the Mutineers Newsletter 🗓️ Schedule a free consultation for: 🧠 General Life Coaching 🧠 Executive Coaching 🧠 ADHD Coaching 🧠 Psychedelic Integration Coaching 📝 Apply to be a guest on the Mindful Mutiny Podcast Copyright © 2026 Mindful Mutiny All rights reserved Hosted by Jeremy Van Wert

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Jeremy Van Wert, a seasoned coach, licensed psychotherapist, and former CEO, has made significant strides in personal development and mental health throughout his two-decade career. As a healer and Transformational Coach, Jeremy is driven by a compelling mission to change lives from stress to joy, stagnation to momentum, and burnout to hope. With a strong foundation in resilience, personal strength, and teamwork, Jeremy harnesses his inherent positivity and relentless pursuit of excellence to motivate others to surpass their perceived limitations. His coaching, specifically designed for high-achieving individuals, skillfully removes barriers and expands their visions, consistently revealing untapped potential. A unique aspect of Jeremy's approach is his exploration of plant-based psychedelic medicine, which has deeply influenced his philosophy and approach to personal empowerment. Today, he helps clients overcome obstacles, eliminate self-doubt, and unlock their limitless potential. Motivated by his own transformative journey, Jeremy is passionately committed to helping others realize that they have the power to redefine their destinies, regardless of their beginnings. The Mindful Mutiny podcast, hosted by Jeremy, features inspiring stories of individuals achieving their utmost potential. Jeremy's thoughtful interviewing style ensures that each guest's brilliance and unique story is vividly brought to life.