About Jeremy

Jeremy Lipkowitz is a meditation teacher, men’s coach, and digital habits expert who works with entrepreneurs, executives, and leaders. He is the founder of Unhooked Academy and host of the Unhooked Podcast, where he helps men break free from destructive habits and build a life of purpose, discipline, and fulfillment.

Jeremy’s journey into personal development began in his early twenties when he overcame addiction, shame, self-judgment, and depression through mindfulness meditation. This practice not only freed him from destructive behaviors but also connected him to a deeper sense of meaning and purpose.

For over a decade, Jeremy has been teaching mindfulness and emotional intelligence at universities, recovery centers, and corporations across Asia and the U.S. He holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Genetics and Genomics and spent several years at Duke University working toward a PhD in Genetics & Systems Biology before pivoting to a career in coaching and personal development.

As an ICF-certified Executive Coach, Jeremy specializes in helping professionals cultivate emotional intelligence, high-performance habits, and inner resilience. His background in science and academia gives him a unique ability to bridge analytical thinking with mindfulness-based transformation, making these practices accessible even to skeptics and high-level executives. He is widely recognized for his calm and grounded presence, expertise in habit formation and high performance, and his compassionate approach to transformation.

Coaching Certifications & Credentials

CPCC, Co-Active Training Institute

ACC, International Coaching Federation (ICF)

Certified Teacher, Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute (SIYLI) – a mindfulness-based emotional intelligence program developed at Google

Former Buddhist monk, trained in Myanmar

Drawing from both scientific research and ancient wisdom, Jeremy helps individuals discipline their minds, break free from compulsive behaviors, and cultivate genuine inner peace and fulfillment.