The Mindful FIRE Podcast

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• Google Layoff to Globally Work Optional with Erika Ho (ep 236) 30.06.2026 35мин

  In this episode: Google layoffs, globally work optional FIRE, Taiwan and Portugal FIRE numbers, Coast FI, finding a meaningful calling with Erika Ho Episode Summary Erika Ho shares how being laid off from Google created both stress and relief—and gave her space to build a life beyond corporate achievement. She explains “globally work optional,” the realization that her family could retire now in places like Taiwan or Portugal, and how that clarity helped her go all in on financial coaching. E...
• 235 : Meditation : Nowhere to Go, Nothing to Do: Resting With the Breath 23.06.2026 13мин

  In this episode: mindfulness meditation, checking in with body and mind, anchoring on the breath, working with distraction, setting intentions Episode Summary A short guided mindfulness practice recorded live in the Mindful FIRE Legends community. Adam welcomes you to settle into an alert-yet-relaxed posture, then gently guides attention from body and mind into the simple sensations of breathing. This meditation will leave you refreshed and present. Guest Bio Adam Coelho is the host of the Mi...
• 234 : The House Fire That Changed Everything with Karen Worthy 16.06.2026 51мин

  In this episode: lifestyle creep awareness, emergency funds, rebuilding after a house fire, designing a values-aligned life, career transition coaching with Karen Worthy Episode Summary Karen Worthy shares how a wake-up call about spending led their family into FI habits—then a devastating house fire became a “blank slate” that clarified what matters. Karen and Adam explore how savings create optionality in crises and careers, and how Karen used that runway to take a sabbatical and launch a c...
• 233 : Meditation : Self-Compassion & Loving Kindness 09.06.2026 21мин

  In this episode: self-compassion, loving kindness (metta), mindfulness, guided meditation, emotional well-being, resilience, inner kindness Episode Summary Adam leads a guided self-compassion and loving kindness (metta) meditation, recorded live with the Mindful Fire Legends community. The practice begins by arriving with the breath and gently checking in with your present-moment experience—body sensations, emotions, and the tone of the mind—without needing to fix or change anything. The medi...
• 232 : Mr. Money Mustache on One-More-Year Syndrome (and How to Stop Worrying) 02.06.2026 52мин

  In this episode: one-more-year syndrome, worry & fear, mindfulness for financial independence, “enough” mindset, living freedom now with Pete Adeney (Mr. Money Mustache) Episode Summary Pete Adeney (Mr. Money Mustache) argues that the biggest trap on the path to financial independence isn’t math, it’s worry. He and Adam unpack how fear fuels “one-more-year syndrome,” why the same worry often follows people into retirement, and how perspective and mindfulness can help interrupt the brain’s...
• 231 : Meditation : Meet Yourself Where You Are 26.05.2026 12мин

  Episode summary A short guided meditation recorded with the Mindful FIRE Legends community to help you meet yourself where you are, settle into the present moment, and use the breath as a gentle anchor. You’ll practice observing your experience without needing to change anything, then repeatedly “start again” each time the mind wanders—remembering that each in-breath is a new beginning and each out-breath a chance to let go and relax into this moment. In this meditation, you’ll practice - Ar...
• 230 : Finding Enough & Overcoming Fear & One More Year Syndrome with Alan & Katie Donegan 19.05.2026 59мин

  In this episode: “one more year” syndrome, defining enough, optimizing for pain vs pleasure, journaling + self-compassion, Rebel Finance School with Alan & Katie Donegan Episode Summary Alan and Katie Donegan unpack why people keep working “one more year” even when the math says they have enough—often because fear and identity (not logic) are driving the decision. They share simple mindfulness tools (journaling, compassionate awareness, and focusing on what you want) and explain Rebel Fin...
• 229 : Meditation : Embodying Appreciation 12.05.2026 18мин

  In this episode: appreciation, mindfulness, gratitude practice, self-compassion, intentional living Episode Summary Adam leads the Mindful Fire Legends community through a guided appreciation meditation. Beginning with breath awareness and meeting yourself exactly where you are, the practice invites you to embody appreciation — first for the breath itself, then for someone you deeply love, and finally for aspects of your own life and who you are. The session closes with a reflection on how to...
• 228 : From Google Burnout to Intentional Big Tech Exit with Jason Amarante 05.05.2026 1ч 13мин

  In this episode: Portuguese-American roots, corporate burnout, Wim Hof winter expedition, achievement-to-process shift, and leaving Big Tech intentionally with Jason Amarante Episode Summary After 4,900+ days at Google/YouTube, Jason Amarante hit burnout and used it as the catalyst for an intentional Big Tech exit. Through meditation, eastern philosophy, and a Wim Hof winter expedition, he shifted from achievement chasing to presence. He later built a wellbeing program reaching 700 YouTube Op...
• 227 : Meditation : Meeting Yourself Where You Are In This Moment 28.04.2026 14мин

  In this episode: meeting yourself where you are, mindful check-in, breath awareness, letting go, non-judgmental observation Episode Summary In this guided meditation from the Mindful Fire Legends community meeting, Adam Coelho leads a practice of radical self-acceptance - checking in with body and mind exactly as they are, without trying to change anything. Listeners are guided through breath awareness and gentle redirection of a wandering mind. About the Host Adam Coelho is the host of the M...
• 226 : How Angela Arwady Left Google for a Sustainable Fashion Business 21.04.2026 51мин

  In this episode: entrepreneurship, sustainable fashion, following omens, adaptability as a life skill, mindful parenting with Angela Arwady Episode Summary Angela Arwady went from flipping secondhand clothes on eBay in 2008 to launching Unpacka (unpacka.com), a subscription-based sustainable fashion business supporting local artists. She and Adam discuss the mindset shifts required to leave corporate life after nearly 15 years at Google and YouTube, the Zelda-inspired "side quest" approach to...
• 225: Meditation : The Feeling of Enough with Adam Coelho 14.04.2026 12мин

  In this episode: breath awareness, present-moment trust, mindfulness on the FIRE path, releasing urgency, intention setting with Adam Coelho Episode Summary A guided meditation from the Mindful Fire Legends community. Adam leads listeners through a breath-anchored practice centered on trusting that you are exactly where you need to be — on the path to financial independence and the life you dream of living. Guest Bio Adam Coelho is the host of the Mindful FIRE Podcast and founder of the Mindf...
• 224 : Defining What "Enough" Means for Your Life with Susie Ade 07.04.2026 1ч 3мин

  In this episode: Defining “enough,” FIRE mindset shifts, intentional career design, sabbaticals as low-risk experiments, and taking action to find clarity. Episode Summary Susie Ade—mental health and wellbeing program manager at Google and a certified career coach—shares how discovering financial independence changed not just how they spend, but how they make decisions about work, time, and meaning. Susie and Adam explore what it looks like to define “enough” from the inside out: using daily ...
• 223 : Meditation : Breath Awareness & Intention Setting 31.03.2026 13мин

  Episode Summary In this short guided meditation, Adam Coelho leads a calm, breath-centered practice recorded live in the Mindful FIRE Legends Community. You’ll start by settling in with three deep breaths, then do a gentle check-in with your body and mind. From there, the practice moves into simple breath awareness—notice the in-breath, notice the out-breath—and each time the mind wanders, you practice returning with kindness. As the meditation closes, Adam invites you to name an intention yo...
• 222 : Stop Chasing Success: The Inner Work That Actually Fulfills with Sam Kabert 24.03.2026 50мин

  In this episode: outsourcing worth to work, soul life balance, the be/do/have model, nervous system regulation, and daily Sona practice with Sam Kabert Episode Summary Sam Kabert built a seven-figure business working under four hours a day, earned a spot on Silicon Valley's 40 Under 40—and still fell into a numbing depression. In this episode, Sam unpacks why external success left him empty and shares the frameworks he discovered on his journey inward: the soul life mindset, the be/do/have mo...
• 221 : Meditation : Embodying Trust On The Path to Financial Independence 17.03.2026 18мин

  In this episode: Embodying trust, trusting the path to FI, connecting with your ideal vision, breath awareness, and community sharing with Adam Coelho. Episode Summary In this guided meditation from the Mindful FIRE Legends community, Adam Coelho leads listeners through a practice centered on embodying trust — trusting the path to financial independence, trusting yourself, and trusting the present moment. The session opens with a heartfelt community preamble where members share their struggle...
• 220 : Leaving Google to Become a Life Architect with Guillermo Albizuri 10.03.2026 42мин

  In this episode: Redefining Success, Leaving Corporate Life, Life Architect Framework, Financial Independence, Self-Knowledge Tools with Guillermo Albizuri Episode Summary Adam Coelho sits down with Guillermo Albizuri, a coach, psychologist, and former Google executive who spent 20 years in corporate life—including 15 years at Google—before leaving to become a "life architect." Guillermo shares how he dismantled the myth that climbing higher would bring happiness, how financial planning gave ...
• 219 : Meditation : What Story Are You Telling Yourself? 03.03.2026 19мин

  In this guided meditation from the Mindful FIRE Legends community, we explore the question: “Is this story useful?” When doubt or unhelpful narratives start bubbling up, this practice helps you slow down, notice what is here, and gently loosen your grip on the thoughts that shape how you experience your life. We begin by finding a posture that is both alert and relaxed, then settle in with three deep breaths. From there, you are guided to observe the stories your mind is offering, and t...
• Coast FI Unlocked Freedom: Jake Wysocki's State of the Union Practice 24.02.2026 59мин

  In this episode: Coast FI and financial freedom, State of the Union practice for couples, intentional life design, family travel planning, entrepreneurship journey with Jake Wysocki Episode Summary Jake Wysocki shares his journey from mechanical engineering and corporate sales to entrepreneurship, powered by reaching Coast FI. He reveals the quarterly "State of the Union" practice he developed with his wife to design their life intentionally—using structured exercises to assess satisfaction a...
• 217 : Meditation : Visualizing Your Ideal Future 17.02.2026 19мин

  This guided meditation was recorded live inside the Mindful FIRE Legends community. Adam Coelho first helps you settle into the present moment with the breath, then guides you through a powerful visualization of your ideal future, five years from now, where work is optional and you have the freedom to choose how you spend your days. In this meditation, you’ll: Settle your mind and body with a calm, steady breath practiceNotice what’s present with kind, curious awarenessVisualize your “work-op...