Extreme adventurer Aldo Kane explores the power of doing hard things with intention, showing how facing discomfort head-on builds resilience, grit, and a stronger mindset. He explains the gap between anticipating stress and actually experiencing it, and why stepping into challenge regularly is one of the most effective ways to grow.

Oli examines Aldo’s data across stress, recovery, and daily patterns, revealing how his ability to handle pressure is exceptional, yet highlighting areas where more deliberate rest could elevate his performance even further.

With his grounded, no-nonsense approach, Aldo demonstrates that resilience isn’t innate, it’s trained through discomfort, awareness, and the courage to push beyond your comfort zone.

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Psychologist Dr. Vanessa Moulton introduces the concept of the “body budget,” explaining how our psychological and physical energy draw from the same pool. Drawing on research by Professor Lisa Feldman Barrett, she reveals how the brain constantly predicts and manages energy demands, from emotional stress to physical exertion, without distinguishing between them.

Oli reflects on real-world data from energy monitoring, revealing how many people live in a constant “switched on” state that blocks natural recovery. Together, they explore how chronic stress, misunderstood energy management, and modern life pressures are driving a widespread decline in mental health, and what we can do to restore true balance.

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Seasonal sadness isn’t just “winter blues.” As Oli Patrick explains, it’s a real physiological and emotional response to shorter days and reduced sunlight, one that can drain energy, lower motivation, and make even enjoyable tasks feel heavy.

In this solo episode, Oli reassures listeners that they’re not alone, normalising the experience of Seasonal Affective Disorder and encouraging open conversations about its impact. He offers simple, evidence-based tools, like light therapy, morning sunlight, and structured routines, to help lift mood and restore balance through the darker months.

With his signature mix of empathy and practical science, Oli helps listeners understand what’s happening in their bodies and gives them the tools to reclaim their energy, focus, and optimism this winter.

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