Episode

228 : From Google Burnout to Intentional Big Tech Exit with Jason Amarante

Podcast: The Mindful FIRE Podcast
Published: May 5, 2026
Duration seconds: 4380
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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...