Welcome back to the Mindful Paths Podcast – where we explore the practices and philosophies that lead to healthier, more intentional lives.

In this episode, Hari and Nick dive deep into the relationship between food, mindfulness, and long-term well-being. But this isn’t your typical diet chat.

From Hari’s personal transformation—giving up dairy, meat, and gluten—to his creation of the PANLO 80/20 framework, this conversation is a guide to approaching food as more than just fuel. They explore how nutrition affects performance, mood, sleep, social life, and even emotional resilience.

Nick brings his own lens through sports coaching and teen nutrition education, and together they discuss everything from colorful eating and intermittent fasting to the challenges of mindful eating in a busy, modern world.

Whether you're looking to improve your energy, manage emotional eating, or rethink your relationship with food—this episode offers science-backed insights, personal stories, and practical tools to help you nourish your body and mind.

Connect with Nick Day on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday

Connect with Hari Kalymnios on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harikalymnios

Transformational Coaching with Nick or Hari Enquiries: nick@t4mcoach.com

Visit: https://harikalymnios.com

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Mental Health Disclaimer & Guidance: The content in this podcast is informational…

(00:00) Intro

(01:41) Hari’s Food Transformation Journey

(04:15) Social Challenges of Eating Differently

(06:09) You Don’t Need to Be Ill to Get Better

(08:05) From Junk Food to Plant-Based Living

(10:56) Going Gluten-Free: A Personal Experiment

(13:09) Why Eating a Colorful Plate Matters

(18:07) Food That Looks Like the Body? (Doctrine of Signatures)

(19:30) Mindful Eating vs. Eating on Autopilot

(21:03) Intermittent Fasting: Does It Work for Everyone?

(24:00) Why Calories Are Not the Whole Story

(29:00) The PANLO 80/20 Eating Framework

(36:21) Front-Loading Your Day with Nutrition

(39:25) Food, Mental Health, and Gut Connection

(51:21) How Nutrition Education Can Change a Teen's Life