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The Mindful Startup is a podcast about the philosophy and psychology of ambition.Hosted by founder Hannah Barris, the show explores the ideas, mental models, and human behavior that shape how we build, compete, choose, and change. Through solo episodes and conversations with founders, thinkers, and other ambitious people, Hannah examines what drives us to pursue extraordinary things—and who we become in the process.For people who think deeply and build ambitiously.TikTok/IG: @hannahmariabarris Learn More: themindfulstartup.org
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe Mindful Startup is a podcast about the philosophy and psychology of ambition. Hosted by founder Hannah Barris, the show explores the ideas, mental models, and human behavior that shape how we build, compete, choose, and change.
The Mindful Startup is hosted by Hannah Maria Barris. The show has published 130 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "The Other You" (29 September 2026, 5 minutes), "Clean Hands" (19 September 2026, 8 minutes), and "The Edge" (13 September 2026, 14 minutes).
The Mindful Startup publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 9 minutes across 130 episodes.
Booking probability for The Mindful Startup is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Mindful Startup requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Mindful Startup's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for The Mindful Startup are Business & Management Consulting. The Mindful Startup has a society audience.
Hannah Maria Barris hosts The Mindful Startup, a society podcast with 130 episodes published.
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Episode #124
What happens when the version of you who’s afraid isn’t the version who takes the shot? In this episode of The Mindful Startup , we explore the strange split between fear and performance—the other you who speaks up...
Episode #123
How do we convince ourselves our hands are clean after getting what we wanted? Clean Hands explores ambition, self-deception, power, responsibility, and the stories we tell ourselves to live with the cost of winning.
Episode #122
Why are ambitious people drawn to pressure, discomfort, and the limits of what they can handle? In this episode of The Mindful Startup , Hannah explores the psychology of ambition, resilience, high performance, and...
Episode #121
What happens when winning stops being enough—and making the other side lose becomes the new objective? Scorched earth is a strategy of destroying something valuable rather than allowing the enemy to have it. But we do...
Episode #120
Episode 120 of The Mindful Startup : Mental Models #2 — The Faustian Bargain How do you know when a worthy sacrifice becomes a terrible bargain? A Faustian bargain is a deal in which we trade something deeply valuable...
Episode #119
People reveal themselves long before they explain themselves. Every conversation leaves psychological evidence. The stories people repeat, what captures their attention, the contradictions between their words and...
Episode #118
What happens when someone you deeply trusted lets you down? Whether it's a romantic partner, close friend, family member, co-founder, or mentor, betrayal can completely change your understanding of what is real. It can...
What if the future explains more than the past? Most of us try to make sense of our lives by looking backward — connecting dots, analyzing decisions, and searching for clarity in what’s already happened. But what if...
Why do you spiral after taking action? You finally post the video, send the email, or show up the way you know you need to — and instead of feeling proud, you start overthinking everything. You question how you came...
Episode #115
Most people build private power—and never apply it. In this episode, I break down the difference between private power (potential) and applied power (action), and why nothing changes until your power becomes visible. If...
Do you feel responsible for fixing other people’s problems? In this episode, we talk about overresponsibility , people-pleasing , overwhelm , and how to stop carrying what was never yours to manage. This episode...
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In Episode 112 of The Mindful Startup, we’re talking about proximity — and why it may matter more than talent. Most opportunities don’t come from merit alone. They come from being in the right rooms, around the right...
Episode #111
Why do some high achievers feel the need to be exceptional — not just good, not even perfect, but untouchable? In this episode of The Mindful Startup Podcast , we explore the psychology behind exceptionalism...
Episode #110
What does it take to become a true “visionary”? Let’s discuss.
If you’re only speaking in ways that feel safe to the people around you, you’re likely not speaking in your real voice. In " Stop Speaking Safely: How to Find and Use Your Real Voice," episode 109 of The Mindful Startup...
In this first episode of 2026, we’re talking about something subtle, powerful, and often underestimated: intuition . There is a quiet kind of magic that happens when you trust your gut — when you make decisions before...
Episode #106
Off the cuff. How to have a peaceful holiday season!
Episode 105 of The Mindful Startup explores a truth most ambitious people never hear: You do not need perfect energy, perfect health, or perfect circumstances to build real momentum toward your goals. You only need to...
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