The Mindful FIRE Podcast

This guided meditation aims to create space for possibility amidst challenging life situations. While we all encounter challenging situations, I created this meditation for my 12,000 Google fomer colleagues who were laid off a few years ago and the countless others affected by layoffs in the tech sector since then. These layoffs serve as a wake-up call for all of us—a reminder of the significance...

In this episode: Empowering Employees, Navigating Corporate Politics, Building Resilience, Financial Independence, Understanding Severance Agreements with Dan Goodman Episode Summary Adam speaks with Dan Goodman about the critical importance of empowering employees to advocate for themselves in the workplace. They explore the nuances of navigating corporate politics, the challenges of building res...

Take a moment to appreciate how far you come in your life with this new guided meditation by Adam Coelho.  So often people race from thing to thing trying mightily to reach their goal... But once they get there... They just look immediately past that goal to the next goal Never stopping Never fully appreciating: How far they've come All the things they've learned All the things they&apos...

In this episode: Journey of Self-Discovery, Entrepreneurship, Zone of Genius, Shedding Identities, Crafting a Life You Love with Aleks Konstantinov Episode Summary Adam speaks with Aleks Konstantinov about his journey from a conventional upbringing in Russia to becoming a global entrepreneur. Aleks shares insights on shedding identities, discovering one's zone of genius, and how to craft a fu...

In this episode, we explore the transformative practice of "Starting Again" - a meditation that teaches us the art of beginning anew with each breath. Learn a gentle approach to mindfulness that emphasizes the power of starting fresh, whether you're a beginner or experienced practitioner. Through guided instruction on posture, breath awareness, and working with distractions, you&apo...

In this episode: career and family, musical journey, envisioning, financial independence with Dan Arwady Episode Summary Dan Arwady shares his journey as a musician, focusing on his solo career. He discusses the importance of envisioning success, the role of deliberate practice in honing skills, and how his family life intersects with his music career. He also explores recent opportunities that ha...

Today's meditation explores the question: "What is enough?" This fundamental question inspired me to create this podcast. Many of us in the financial independence retire early community focus on growing our wealth to reach an arbitrary number—believing that once we hit it, we'll finally achieve freedom and transform our lives. But we must ask ourselves: what truly is enough? Ev...

In this episode: Mindful Parenting, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Compassion, Managing Triggers, Unconditional Love with Hunter Clarke-Fields Episode Summary Adam speaks with Hunter Clarke-Fields, an expert in mindful parenting. They discuss the journey to mindful parenting, challenges parents face, and practical tips for fostering emotional intelligence in children. Hunter shares her insights on c...

Today’s guided meditation is all about creating space within your busy life to invest in yourself. Something powerful happens when we slow down, sit down and turn our attention inward. Like a snow globe being set down on a table, we allow our mind and body to settle and we can start to see more clearly what’s going on inside. I hope you enjoy. PS: Introducing the… 🔥 FIRE Starter Group Coaching Pr...

In this episode: The Simple Path to Wealth, Financial Independence, Retirement Strategies, Indexing with JL Collins Episode Summary Adam welcomes back JL Collins to discuss the updated version of his book "The Simple Path to Wealth". JL shares insights and addresses listener questions about debt, lifestyle inflation, and retirement strategies. Guest Bio JL Collins is an author & spea...

PS: Introducing the… 🔥 FIRE Starter Group Coaching Program You did the “money” part. You saved, invested, and built real options. But if you’re being honest… FU money alone isn’t enough —and you might still feel stuck in “one more year syndrome,” unclear on what you actually want next. In 10 weeks or less , we’ll help you get clear on what you want—and start living it now—using envisioning , mind...

In this episode: freedom mindset, financial independence, emotional freedom, self-awareness with Carrie Bradley Episode Summary Adam interviews Carrie Bradley, a mindset & strategy life coach, discussing her journey to FI, importance of mindset in achieving freedom, and practical steps for cultivating emotional awareness. Guest Bio Carrie is a life coach & consultant who helps individuals,...

Hey there! In this guided meditation episode, we're going to do something really important - we're going to take a break. In our busy lives, we spend so much time thinking about and doing things for everyone else. This is your invitation to pause, to invest in yourself, and to simply rest. Through gentle breath awareness and mindful presence, I'll guide you to find that sweet spot b...

In this episode: financial independence, power of FU money, navigating job insecurity, importance of saving, transitioning to retirement with JL Collins   Episode Summary Adam welcomes JL Collins, a renowned author & speaker in the Financial Independence community. They discuss principles of FI, significance of saving & investing, and the transformative power of FU money. JL shares his per...

Today's meditation explores the question: What is enough? This is one of the core questions that drove me to create this podcast. So many of us in the financial independence retire early community are trying to grow our wealth so we can reach some arbitrary number, assuming that once we get there, we will achieve freedom and everything will change. But the question is, what is enough? So ofte...

In this episode: career coaching, work-life balance, financial independence, mindfulness practices, personal growth with Susie Ade Episode Summary In this episode of the Mindful Fire podcast, Adam welcomes back Susie Ade. They discuss Susie's journey since her last appearance, her transition from corporate life to coaching, and the importance of aligning work with personal values & fulfil...

Join me for this short 10 minute guided meditation on self compassion.  We're usually so very hard on ourselves so I hope you'll take this short break to practice a little kindness towards yourself. PS: Introducing the… 🔥 FIRE Starter Group Coaching Program You did the “money” part. You saved, invested, and built real options. But if you’re being honest… FU money alone isn’t enough —and...

In this episode: financial independence, spirituality and money, the five stages of FIRE, community learning, personal growth with Douglas Tsoi Episode Summary In this episode of the Mindful Fire podcast Douglas Tsoi shares his journey towards Financial Independence and how it transformed his life. He discusses the intersection of spirituality and personal finance, the five stages of FIRE, and the...

In this episode: Resting in This Moment Meditation This guided meditation practice invites you to set everything aside for a little while and rest in the incredible simplicity of this moment. We all have so much going on in our lives—things to do, things to plan, things we worry about, kids and family to care for, jobs to perform. The list goes on and on. Yet we can choose to set aside everything...

In this episode: financial Independence, health and nutrition, cancer survival, opportunity funds, living in the present with Diandra Denier-Fields Episode Summary In this episode, Adam welcomes Diandra Denier-Fields, a nutritional scientist and two-time cancer survivor. Diandra shares her journey towards Financial Independence, the importance of prioritizing health, and how her experiences with c...

Join the Mindful FIRE Legends community at MindfulFIRE.org/join . PS: Introducing the… 🔥 FIRE Starter Group Coaching Program You did the “money” part. You saved, invested, and built real options. But if you’re being honest… FU money alone isn’t enough —and you might still feel stuck in “one more year syndrome,” unclear on what you actually want next. In 10 weeks or less , we’ll help you get clear...

In this episode: understanding executive function, the impact of stress on learning, practical resets for stress management, parenting tips for better routines, reframing negative self-talk with Noel Foy Episode Summary In this episode of the Mindful Fire podcast, Adam Coelho welcomes Noel Foy, an educator and author, who shares her journey from teacher to neuroeducation. They discuss the importan...

In this episode : Guided meditation to help you drop into this moment. Often our busy minds feel like the choppy waves of the ocean during a storm. But even during a storm, if you drop below the surface just 10-15 feet, the water is calmer and quieter.  I like to think of meditation as a practice of dropping in, dropping below the busy and tumultuous waves of my mind, into the calmer, quieter peac...

In this episode: healthy habits, building consistency, cultivating joy, four pillars of wellness, investing in health with Kirby Smith Episode Summary In this episode of the Mindful Fire podcast, Adam Coelho welcomes Kirby Smith to discuss the journey to building healthy habits. Kirby shares insights from his extensive experience as a health and wellness researcher, emphasizing the importance of c...

In this episode: Envision your ideal future in vivid detail. Hey there! Thanks for joining me for today's guided meditation. We're going to explore something fun - visualizing the life of our dreams. The foundation of what we're doing is pretty simple - it's all about being present and mindful, without getting caught up in judging our thoughts. When we practice mindfulness, we...