Why Understanding Your Mind Changes Everything

08/01/2026 21 min
Why Understanding Your Mind Changes Everything

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we’re joined by Niall McAlinden, founder of Thrive With Niall, a mental health and mindset coaching practice based in Northern Ireland. Niall shares his deeply personal journey with anxiety, low confidence, and loss of control in his early adult years, and how discovering the Thrive Programme transformed his life. What began as personal healing evolved into a calling—helping others understand their minds, regain emotional control, and build lasting psychological resilience.During the conversation, Niall breaks down his structured, evidence-based approach to coaching, including one-to-one and group programs focused on education, accountability, and real-world implementation. He explains why understanding how the mind works is key to long-term change, the limitations of purely talk-based therapy, and the importance of applying knowledge consistently. Niall also reflects on expanding his work beyond individual clients into group settings and corporate environments, driven by his belief that mental health education isn’t just for those who are struggling—but for anyone who wants to thrive, perform better, and live with greater clarity and confidence.🔗 Connect with NiallLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/niall-mcalinden-638b90146/