
MindHack
What happens when you give an overthinking entrepreneur a microphone, a curiosity obsession, and access to the sharpest minds on the planet?
You get MindHack - the podcast for founders, builders, and high-performers who want to upgrade their brain like they upgrade their software.
Each week, Cody McLain (entrepreneur since 15, burnout survivor, and productivity nerd) sits down with scientists, psychologists, and successful entrepreneurs to reverse-engineer how extraordinary people think, feel, and execute.
We unpack the mental models, weird routines, emotional rewiring, and psychology-backed strategies that actually work—so you can build your business without losing your mind.
🎯 Think: startup grit meets cognitive science.
🎙️ Guests include bestselling authors, startup OGs, and unreasonably curious humans.
🔥 Warning: listening may result in existential clarity, better habits, and fewer panic Googles at 2am.
New episodes every week. Subscribe and hack your brain before your brain hacks you.
MindHack
#092 - Dr. Neil Paulvin - Biohacking Hype vs. Truth
Is your quest for peak performance lost in a sea of biohacking fads and conflicting advice? In a world saturated with quick fixes and miracle cures, discerning genuine science from fleeting trends can feel like navigating a minefield. Many embark on their optimization journey armed with popular advice, only to find themselves investing time, energy, and resources into strategies that yield minimal returns or, worse, prove counterproductive. The allure of the "next big thing" often overshadows the foundational pillars of true health and vitality, leaving many feeling frustrated and no closer to their goals.
Enter Dr. Neil Paulvin, a renowned physician specializing in human performance and longevity for high-achievers, from CEOs to elite athletes. In this eye-opening episode of MindHack, Dr. Paulvin joins us to dismantle the myths and cut through the noise. He provides a masterclass in true health optimization, revealing which popular biohacks stand up to scientific scrutiny and which are merely hype. If you're ready to move beyond the fads and build a resilient foundation for lasting peak performance, this conversation is your tactical blueprint.
ℹ️ About the Guest
Dr. Neil Paulvin is a leading physician in longevity and human performance. He works with CEOs, Fortune 500 executives, and professional athletes to help them achieve peak physical and mental output. Dr. Paulvin focuses on a comprehensive, science-backed approach, integrating foundational health principles with cutting-edge advanced therapies, always emphasizing personalized protocols based on in-depth biomarker analysis and individual goals.
- Website: Dr. Neil Paulvin: Functional Medicine & Integrated Manual Theraphy in New York
- Instagram: @drpaulvin
👨💻 People & Other Mentions
- Dr. Peter Attia
- Journal of Experimental Psychology
- Dr. Rhonda Patrick (FoundMyFitness Podcast)
- Wim Hof Method
- Dave Asprey
- Dr. Andrew Huberman
- Bryan Johnson
- Creatine
- Fish Oil (EPA)
- CoQ10
- NAD/NR Precursors
- Glutathione
- Methylene Blue
- Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN)
- GLP-1 Agonists (Semaglutide, Tirzepatide)
- BPC-157, TB-500
- GHK-Copper
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
- Plasma Exchange (Plasmapheresis)
- Function Health