{"podcast":{"title":"Mindful Paths Podcast","slug":"mindful-paths-podcast-6299315","podcast_index_feed_id":6299315,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/mindful-paths/","website_url":"https://mindful-paths.captivate.fm/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/ab0d5e09-4bae-4e80-9516-88ab7a381af8/oA9GaZ44BDzwXubgfyGLY1_0.jpg","author":"Nick Day & Hari Kalymnios","episode_count":50,"summary":"🧠 Mindful Paths with Nick Day & Hari Kalymnios Join hosts Nick Day and Hari Kalymnios on a transformative journey in \"Mindful Paths,\" where the mind's immense power unfolds to shape a fulfilling, mindful life. This podcast is your guide to mastering your mindset and achieving your goals. 🌱 Why Listen? \"Mindful Paths\" is more than a podcast; it's a companion in your personal development journey. Nick and Hari, friends united by their passion for mental training, bring you engaging, insightful discussions filled with practical tips. Their unique perspectives blend entrepreneurship, athletics, resilience, health and mindfulness, offering listeners an opportunity to eavesdrop on their conversations to discover insights that can optimise personal growth. 🔍 What We Explore: - The intricacies of mindfulness and fitness and their impact on wellbeing. - How to optimise productivity, goal-setting, purpose and vision - Breakthroughs in neuroscience and their practical applications. - Holistic nutrition, health, vitality and fitness approaches for mental and physical health. - Deep dives into mental health, coaching, and overall wellbeing. - The interconnectedness of thought, feeling, conscio…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-15T04:21:03.224448+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mindful-paths-podcast-6299315"},"episode":{"title":"The REAL Science Behind Creatine","slug":"the-real-science-behind-creatine","published_at":"2025-12-17T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mindful-paths-podcast-6299315/the-real-science-behind-creatine","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mindful-paths-podcast-6299315","url":"https://mindful-paths.captivate.fm/episode/the-real-science-behind-creatine","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/38a9321a-4c71-4f74-bd52-34b2696ff941.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Mindful Paths, Nick and Hari take a clear, research grounded look at creatine and why it may be one of the most misunderstood yet evidence backed supplements for both physical performance and brain health. Is creatine really just for bodybuilders, or has it been unfairly dismissed because of outdated myths and poor marketing? Nick and Hari break down what creatine actually does in the body, how it supports ATP production, and why decades of research continue to show benefits for strength, power, recovery, and training quality. They also unpack common concerns around water weight, kidney health, bloating, and hair loss, explaining what the science actually says and who should be cautious. The conversation compares creatine monohydrate to newer forms like capsules and serums, discusses loading versus steady dosing, and explains why simplicity, testing, and cost effectiveness matter more than flashy supplement claims. Zooming out, the episode uses creatine as a lens to question modern supplement culture and lifestyle driven deficiencies. Through reflections on aging, cognition, stress, and a desert island thought experiment, Nick and Hari explore which supplements truly earn their place and how to think more clearly about health, performance, and longevity in the modern world. Connect with Nick Day on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/ Transformational Coaching with Nick or Hari Enquiries: nick@t4mcoach.com Connect with Hari Kalymnios on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harikalymnios/ Visit: https://harikalymnios.com 0:00 Preview & Intro 3:39 Why creatine matters 5:12 Performance and recovery benefits 7:36 Brain health and cognition 8:52 Safety, side effects, risks 10:40 Strength and muscle gains 12:31 Aging and disease research 13:…","meta_description":"In this episode of Mindful Paths, Nick and Hari take a clear, research grounded look at creatine and why it may be one of the most misunderstood yet evide…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3446,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/mindful-paths-podcast-6299315/episodes/the-real-science-behind-creatine/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mindful-paths-podcast-6299315/the-real-science-behind-creatine.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}