There's a quiet form of stress we mistake for normal — a constant readiness that silently drains our energy. I personally discovered it not too long ago, and in this episode I share how to spot it and take your power back

You'll learn:

• The brain science behind anticipation and anxiety

• How even a silent phone nearby burns glucose and attention

• Why this "always-on" state disrupts sleep and mood

• The benefits of phone-free walks and mindful mornings

• Simple ways to turn outward alertness into inward awareness

Go to my blog at culturalhealthsolutions.com for related resources and show notes on most episodes.

Your mind never stops taking shots — so how do you defend your peace? In this episode I explore how to train your mind like an athlete, treating life as a continuous mental game where playing good defense is critical. We cover some of the following:

• Using an athletic framework to counter our conditioned self (aka ego)
• Learning to play great defense to protect the mind
• "Coach Ego" and the myth of multiplicity
• Simple drills to improve your mental fitness and wellbeing
• Everyday opportunities to improve awareness

Go to my blog at culturalhealthsolutions.com for related resources and show notes on most episodes.

Your mitochondria and microbes are ancient communities that mirror how we live, connect, and find purpose. We keep turning to the outside to learn from others, instead of tapping into this profound inner wisdom. In this episode, I explore what these inner networks teach us about resilience, loneliness, purpose, and thriving from the inside out.

You'll learn:

• Mitochondria origin story
• Lessons we can learn from mitochondria and microbial behaviors
• How Survival fo the Fittest has led us astray
• How mitochondria and microbes communicate with the brain
• The loneliness myth and what might matter more than social connection

Go to my blog at culturalhealthsolutions.com for related resources and show notes on most episodes.