The Mindform Podcast
Episodes
#47: Stop Mistaking Beliefs for Facts—Here's What Actually Works with Nir Eyal
14 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Frank sits down with Nir Eyal, bestselling author of Hooked and Indistractable, to explore his latest book Beyond Belief, a science-ba...
#46: Find Your Life on the Other Side of Fear — The Fear Equation with Nick Day
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Mindform Podcast, host Frank Lawton speaks with coach, author, and podcast host Nick Day about his powerful framework for under...
#45: Answer the Summons—Courageously Facing Discomfort For Growth with Michael MaeRhys
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this deep and vulnerable conversation, neurodivergent therapist Michael MaeRhys joins Frank Lawton to explore the sacred journey of personal transf...
#44: Emotion Is Not the Enemy — Navigating a Rational World with Dean Burnett
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging and thought-provoking episode, Dr. Dean Burnett — a neuroscientist, a lecturer, a podcaster, a science communicator, a comedian, an...
#43: Embrace Curiosity and Reflection to Master Self-Leadership with Alexandra Mateus
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Mindform Podcast, host Frank Lawton speaks with Alexandra Mateus — an integral health coach, writer, and the mind behind The ...
#42: Are People Inherently Good? Evil AI and Intergalactic Wasps with Ryan A Bush
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Mindform Podcast, host Frank Lawton sits down with Ryan Bush, founder of Mindform and author of Designing the Mind: The Princip...
#41: Psychohistory — How Parenting Shaped Human History and Creates Our Future with Robin Grille
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Mindform Podcast, psychologist and psychohistorian Robin Grille joins Frank Lawton for a transformative conversation about how ...
#40: Exploring Buddhisms — What Is the Good Life? What Is Your True Self? with Amod Lele
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, philosopher and writer Amod Sandhya Lele joins Frank Lawton for a rich conversation on ethics, identity, Buddhism, and the pursuit of...
#39: Building Sustainable Communities for a New World with Edward Zaydelman
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Frank Lawton speaks with Edward Zaydelman — community builder, retreat center consultant, and core member of the nonprofit Leap For...
#38: Mindful Writing — How Fiction Can Transform and Heal with Amanda Saint
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Frank Lawton speaks with Amanda Saint — author, publisher, and founder of The Mindful Writer — about writing not as a performance...
#37: The Compass Within — Know Your Values to Thrive in Life and Work with Robert Glazer
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Mindform Podcast, Frank Lawton speaks with Robert Glazer—entrepreneur, author of The Compass Within, and host of The Elevate ...
#36: The Dual Continuum Model — Ill-being and Well-being Can Coexist with Peggy Kern
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this rich and layered conversation, Professor Peggy Kern joins Frank Lawton to explore what wellbeing really means — beyond fleeting happiness or...
#35: Resilient Mental State — The Mechanics of Mastering and Utilizing Stress with Kyle Shepard
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Frank sits down with resilience researcher Kyle Shepard, the creator of Resilient Mental State. Their conversation dives into the tru...
#34: Internal Family Systems: A Framework for Meaning and Connection with Kasra Mirzaie
20 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, therapist and researcher Kasra Mirzaie explores the intersection of Internal Family Systems (IFS), adolescent development, and t...
#33: You Don't Need Fixing: A Pro-Human Model of Suffering with Dr. Roger McFillin
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Roger McFillin joins Frank Lawton to challenge the dominant mental health narrative — one that medicalizes emotional pain and fosters dependency...
#32: Change Is Possible — Building Resilience in Loss and Burnout with Sabrina Ahmed
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Frank Lawton speaks with Sabrina Ahmed, a resilience coach, neuroscientist, and artist, about the deep interplay between burnout, trauma, grief, and r...
#31: Avoidance Is Expensive: The Hidden Value of Failure with Ed Latimore
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this raw and inspiring episode, Frank Lawton speaks with writer, boxer, and thinker Ed Latimore about the hard-won lessons that shaped his philosop...
#30: Beyond Diagnosis – Unlock True Healing by Embracing Complexity with Erica Matluck
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this wide-ranging and deeply reflective episode, Frank Lawton speaks with naturopathic doctor and integrative healer Erica Matluck about how healin...
#29: Unleash Your Joy and Freedom with Self-Regulation with Elliot Freeman
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could turn anxiety, numbness, and avoidance into strength, resilience, and joy? In this episode, coach and facilitator Elliot Freeman sha...
#28: Shifting Beliefs and Adaptive Communication with Arwill Recto
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this reflective episode, Frank speaks with longtime Mindform member Arwill Recto, a partner, father, and systems thinker deeply engaged in self-awa...
#27: Becoming Who You Are Through Rooted Awakening With Kendall McCullough
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this rich and introspective episode of The Mindform Podcast, host Frank Lawton is joined by Kendall McCullough, a spiritual life coach and the foun...
#26: Nonviolent Communication and Conscious Fatherhood with Frank Lawton
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this role-reversal episode, Mindform member John Warinner hosts a deeply personal conversation with the podcast’s regular host, Frank Lawton. Tog...
#25: The User Interface for the Mind with Ryan A Bush
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Mindform Podcast, host Frank Lawton sits down with Ryan A. Bush, founder of Mindform and author of several books including The ...
#24: Designing a Life Through Tiny Experiments Q&A with Anne-Laure Le Cunff
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, Ryan A. Bush hosts a live Q&A with Anne-Laure Le Cunff—neuroscientist, writer, and founder of Ness Labs—centered arou...
#23: Stoicism: Useful Toolkit or Holistic Worldview with Ralph Kurz
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 23 of The Mindform Podcast, Frank Lawton speaks with Ralph Kurz, Stoic mentor and mental trainer, about his journey into Stoicism and how i...
#22: Self-Transcendence Vs. Self-Actualization with Lucas Golding and Ryan A Bush
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Mindform Podcast, Ryan A. Bush hosts in place of Frank Lawton for a thoughtful conversation with returning guest Lucas Golding....
#21: Communicate Effectively by Speaking the Truth with Peter Andrei
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this deep and insightful episode of The Mindform Podcast, host Frank Lawton sits down with bestselling author and communication coach Peter Andrei ...
#20: Superhuman Systems for a Wiser World with Ryan A Bush
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this compelling episode, Ryan and Frank explore the concept of building a wiser world through systems thinking, psychotechnology, and personal tran...
#19: Creating Life and the Future Through Co-Leadership with Thomas D. Zweifel
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation, host Frank Lawton speaks with Thomas D. Zweifel, leadership expert, author, and strategist, about wh...
#18: A Strategic Plan for Balanced Wellness with John Webster
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this thoughtful and energizing conversation, John Webster shares his evolving philosophy of wellness—not as a destination, but as a lifelong danc...
#17: Adapting to AI Without Losing Ourselves with Ariel Strong
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this second appearance on The Mindform Podcast, Ariel Strong returns to speak with host Frank Lawton about the rapidly evolving role of AI in socie...
#16 Part 2: Moral Imperativeness Vs. Lawless Wisdom with Mufakhrul Shah and Ryan Bush
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2, the conversation between Ryan A Bush and Mufakhrul Shah deepens as they examine how morality is developed and enforced. Ryan expands on his...
#16 Part 1: Moral Imperativeness Vs. Lawless Wisdom with Mufakhrul Shah and Ryan Bush
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Frank Lawton moderates a thoughtful and engaging conversation between Ryan A Bush and Mufakhrul Shah on the nature of morality and ethics. Mufakh...
#15: The Transformative Power of Active Imagination with Zach Baker
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Mindform Podcast, host Frank Lawton sits down with Zach Baker to explore the vast and transformative power of active imaginatio...
#14: Sound Healing and Frequency Resonance with Kyle Douglas
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Mindform Podcast, host Frank Lawton welcomes back scientist and music lover Kyle Douglas, returning since his appearance in Epi...
#13: Coaching Leaders with Integral Insight with Mike Verhey
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Mindform Podcast episode, Frank Lawton speaks with executive coach and secular Buddhist Mike Verhey about leadership, psychology, and personal...
#12: Trauma and Transformational Change with Julian Eger-Benninger
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Mindform Podcast, host Frank Lawton welcomes Julian Eger-Benninger, a deep thinker based in Germany. The conversation delves in...
#11: Serotonin and the Self-Appraisal System with Ryan A Bush
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Frank Lawton and Ryan A. Bush explore eudaimonia, the deep well-being that comes from aligning actions with values. Ryan explains Vir...
#10: The Stoic Toolkit for Tough Times with Ryan L
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores the transformative power of Stoicism, focusing on how philosophical principles shape resilience, emotional control, and personal...
#9: The Balance of Structure and Spontaneity with Jimmy Norris
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this thought-provoking episode, Frank Lawton welcomes physical therapist and psychology enthusiast Jimmy Norris for a deep dive into the interplay ...
#8: Individual Growth and Systemic Change with John Warinner
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Frank Lawton speaks with John Warriner about the connection between self-improvement, psychology, and regenerative systems. John, an ecological engine...
#7: Neurodiversity and Authenticity with Brandy C
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Frank Lawton sits down with Brandy C to explore the power of authenticity, self-love, and values-based living. They discuss the ...
#6: Mindfulness and the Joy of Being with Lucas Golding
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Mindform Podcast, host Frank Lawton welcomes Lucas Golding, a long-time meditator and mindfulness practitioner. They discuss Lu...
#5: Transforming Pain into Power with Vinh Tran
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Mindform Podcast, host Frank Lawton sits down with Vinh Tran to explore the power of self-awareness, emotional intelligence, an...
#4: Climate Resilience, Purpose, and Uncertainty with Ariel Strong
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Frank Lawton interviews Ariel Strong, a founding member of the Mindform community and a certified wildfire mitigation specialist. The...
#3: Sound, Science, and the Hero's Journey with Kyle Douglas
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging episode of the Mindform Podcast, host Frank Lawton talks with guest Kyle Douglas about his journey through music, science, and self-i...
#2: ADHD and the Balance Between Chaos and Calm with Trevor Cork
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Frank welcomes guest Trevor to share his personal journey with ADHD. Trevor reflects on the paradox of thriving in chaotic envir...
#1: Designing a Transhuman Religion with Ryan A Bush
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Mindform Podcast, host Frank Lawton welcomes Ryan Bush, creator of Mindform and author of Become Who You Are. Together, they de...