The MIND Performance Pod with Lindsey Paoli

Co-parenting can be one of the most emotionally challenging experiences a parent faces. And if we’re serious about mental performance, nervous system regulation, and raising secure kids, we can’t ignore it. In this episode, I’m joined by co-parenting coach Jay Skibbins, who helps parents navigate the emotional realities of raising children across two households. Jay has been co-parenting for over...

When I first met Natalie Lehman, she was deep in her career as a litigation attorney. Over the last year, I watched her begin to explore something different—something that would eventually become Blackacre Mediation, her own business helping people resolve complex property disputes outside the courtroom. In this episode, Natalie and I talk about what it really looks like to step away from a secure...

This conversation felt timely in a way I can’t fully explain. Lisa Malia and I reconnected after she commented on one of my “Becoming a Housewife” posts, about how I was viewing feminism wrong. And suddenly, what started as a cheeky exploration turned into something much deeper. We talked about feminine energy, matriarchy vs. patriarchy, trust in relationships, and what it actually looks like to r...

In this episode of the Mind Performance Podcast, I talk about nervous system regulation, chronic stress, and the hidden signs of nervous system dysregulation in ambitious women. We explore how stress affects your energy, gut health, hormones, and overall wellness — and why so many high-performing women live in constant survival mode without realizing it. I break down six unexpected signs your nerv...

The lunar new year is here, and we’re officially stepping into the Year of the Fire Horse, which means bold energy, big movement, massive growth, and yes… major burnout potential if you don’t manage it correctly.  In this episode, I’m breaking down what this energy actually means, how it differs from the traditional January reset, and how I’m personally approaching 2026 so I can expand without exh...

Ruth is the owner of Image Words Communications, a full-service marketing communications firm specializing in public relations. For nearly 25 years, she has been helping business owners, often in healthcare and mental health, "amplify their awesomeness" and strategically make noise nationwide. She’s based in Las Vegas, but her impact reaches coast to coast. In this conversation, we talk about what...

In this episode of The Mind Performance Pod, I sit down with Ilona Pamplona—twice-published author, coach, and founder of Your Aura at Work—for a grounded, practical conversation on Human Design and how it can be used as a real-world tool for self-trust, energy management, and aligned decision-making. What struck me most about Ilona’s work is how she bridges ancient systems (like astrology, the I...

This episode is extra special because it’s my very first double-guest feature, and I couldn’t have picked two better women to kick that off with. I’m sitting down with Krista Pool and Tracy Gifford, the co-founders of Stay Fit Mom — a brand that has quietly grown into a powerhouse by helping women simplify nutrition, build sustainable habits, and stay consistent through every season of life. What...

This episode is a personal one, just you and me. Lately, I’ve been noticing a shift in how I move through the world. Not just in business, but in my body, my marriage, my motherhood, and my sense of safety. And once I noticed it, I couldn’t unsee it. This conversation isn’t polished or packaged. It’s me breaking the fourth wall and naming what’s changing, and why being “busy” suddenly feels wrong....

Before we jump into visioneering next week and planning for the year ahead, I wanted to slow things down and take a moment to look back. This episode is all about reflection and celebration, acknowledging what worked this year, what supported us, and what we don’t want to rush past just because the calendar is turning. So often, we move straight into fixing, planning, and optimizing without honori...

Hey, friend. The holiday season is supposed to be about rest, connection, and slowing down, but for so many of us, it’s when productivity pressure shows up the loudest. In this episode, I’m reflecting on presence, why it feels so difficult to access, and how productivity culture doesn’t magically disappear just because the calendar tells us to rest. Even when things slow externally, our nervous sy...

Today’s episode is a wild ride — a shocking and honest conversation to set the tone for all future interviews to come . I’m joined by my longtime friend Mathew Bowyer, entrepreneur, father of five, author of Recalibrate, and (as many of you know from the headlines) the man behind one of the largest underground sports betting operations in the country. Matt and I go way back — Vegas days, weddings,...

I used to sit firmly in the “only show me the science” camp, coming from a corporate and clinical background. But with time I began to understand that the philosophies of longstanding ancient practices had this one common theme, a belief in energetics and spirituality, and Dr. Shalane Carter helps us understand the science and evidence behind those philosophies with human biology, emotional patter...

Welcome back to The Mind Performance Pod! I cannot thank you enough for the support you’ve shown through the launch. Your messages, DMs, and feedback genuinely fuel me — they’re the reason I want this podcast to feel personal, useful, and rooted in real life. Today, we’re diving into a topic literally everyone seems to be talking about: AI — how it's impacting our brains, our businesses, and even...

Welcome to the very first episode of The Mind Performance Pod — the episode I’ve put off for way too long. I’m Lindsey Paoli, dual-licensed therapist and mental performance strategist, and today I’m sharing something I don’t normally do: my full story. If you’ve ever felt behind, overwhelmed, or like you’re meant for more but can’t get out of your own way, this one is for you. In this kickoff epis...

In this episode, we’re getting into something I wish I’d learned years before ending up burnt out, numb, angry, exhausted, and convinced something was “wrong” with me. Spoiler: nothing was wrong. I was just seriously under-nourishing my brain. We’re talking about The MIND Fundamentals — the seven daily essentials your brain requires just to function at baseline. Not optimally. Baseline. And I’m wi...

If you’ve ever thought “I need to get my life together” between client calls, kids’ lunches, and a double espresso, you’re in the right place. I’m Lindsey Paoli, therapist, CEO thinker, and mom. High performance isn’t just hustle... it’s mental fitness. This podcast is strategy for your mind: fast-paced, high energy, no fluff. Think neuroscience meets boardroom over punk-rock beats. Subscribe and...