Low Mental Energy? Try a Simple Survival Plate
If your mental energy is low today, you don't need to pressure yourself to prepare a full meal. You just need a survival plate. As a mental-health focused dietitian, here's the some survival mode meal structure I'd suggest 👇
BPL-003
Great piece from @Shea_ARK "AtaiBeckley is advancing BPL-003—an intra-nasal formulation derived from 5-MeO-DMT—in treatment-resistant depression, with positive Phase 2b results supporting a Phase 3 initiation in the second quarter of 2026.[11] With FDA Breakthrough Therapy designation, BPL-003 has the potential...
Mentor Joins Harvard's Inaugural Lifestyle Medicine Immersion
Honored and delighted that one of my major mentors was able to join us for the inaugural Lifestyle Medicine and Coaching Immersion program at Harvard Medical School. It was a discussion-based program with round tables and 91 participants. Dr. Robert Brooks...
Mindful Eating: Notice Your Mind, Mood, and Flavor
When we don’t eat mindfully we don’t fully appreciate the food. Ever eat and realize you're finished and wonder where did all the food go? Three things to keep in mind when eating: 1. Where your mind is. 2. The state of mind...
Pause Before Agreeing: Align Mind and Nervous System
A simple way to improve your life: Pause before saying yes to see if your nervous system agrees with your mind.
Name Your Inner Critic to Silence Its Loud Voice
Your inner critic is not smarter than you. It's louder. Those are not the same thing. One of the most useful things I've ever done for my anxiety was giving that voice a name (Dr. Doofenschmirtz). It made it easier...
AI Reads Retinal Images to Screen Multiple Diseases
What superhuman vision can detect from the retinal photo, which human eyes cannot, is stunning. A new foundation AI model screening for diabetes hypertension, hyperlipidemia, gout, osteoporosis, and thyroid disease @NatureMedicine https://t.co/GhKvUqz4Vy https://t.co/iKcXCbLceu
Pregnancy’s Progesterone: Natural Calm, Muscle Relaxant, Immune Tolerance
Ever notice how some pregnant women seem so calm, almost like they are in an altered state? That is progesterone. Progesterone rises dramatically during pregnancy. Outside of pregnancy, your progesterone levels are less than 1 ng/mL. During your luteal phase, it...
Half-Dosing Vitamins and OTCs: Safe Simplicity?
Quick question for MAHA… I take multivitamins, a few supplements and occasional OTC medicine like Tylenol… but always half the recommended dose. Is this a good strategy or too simplistic?
Cool the Conflict: Lower Tension Before Solving Issues
We are all stressed right now. So, when everything feels like a fight with your teen, it’s not about the thing. It’s about the relationship temperature. Lower the heat before solving the problem. Hint: Take a breath. Walk away. Get a snack. Acknowledge the...
Grieve the Lost Future, Not the Unfit Partner
My advice for Megan, as someone who was dumped by her boyfriend of 2 years on her 35th birthday while on a sponsored cruise where he was my plus one: Differentiate between grieving the perceived loss of the future you...
From Survival to Overeating: Humanity’s New Struggle
For the vast majority of history we spent our lives trying to get enough food to survive. Now I spend my life trying not to overeat
Cut Toxic Ties, Reclaim Your Time and Heart
The longer you keep toxic people in your life, the longer they can take up precious time in your mind & your heart. Life is too short to waste it on people who just don't seem to care. Self-centered people who...
Finding Clarity and Calm Through Monastic Retreat
Something I didn’t know I needed. The past few days I’ve been staying with my brothers who ordained as monks at imonastery_inter. Filming, doing interviews, meditating with the monks, but mostly just being present and enjoying the time. I feel clear. Focused....
Share Your Small Wins: Parenting Tips That Shift Home
Parents: What’s something you’ve been doing that’s made a positive impact in your home? I know there’s so much talk about things that don’t work or being in a rut. That’s real. I also know people are doing things that to...
Balance Body, Mind, Spirit: AI Boost for CEOs
Body. Mind. Spirit. Which of the three do you neglect most as a CEO? And what's one AI-assisted move you could make this week to start running it like you run your business? https://t.co/V6hjnDkJRX
End Work, Start Walking: Your Daily Life Cheat Code
A cheat code in life is putting your work away at the end of the day and getting a nice walk in
Remember to Be Kind to Yourself Amidst Life's Burdens
Maybe you need this reminder: You’re carrying a lot, don’t forget to be kind to yourself too. Sincerely A Psychologist
Preempt Meltdowns: Simple Calm‑Down Trick for ADHD Kids
A child behaviour expert trick: how to calm an ADHD child before a meltdown starts
Prioritizing What Matters: Balancing Work and Family
Struggling to balance work and family? You’re not alone. Listen as @MiteshKhatri shares how he learned to make time for what really matters. 🎧 https://t.co/SyKAeVd0Jd
Omega‑3 Index: Key Biomarker for Health and Performance
Omega-3 Index as a Sport Biomarker: Implications for Cardiovascular Health, Injury Prevention, and Athletic Performance https://t.co/mBkHB6BlIs
Viktor Frankl’s Lost Lectures on Life’s Meaning Resurface
9 months after his release from the concentration camps, Viktor Frankl delivered a set of staggering lectures about the meaning of life, which remained unknown to the English-speaking world for 70+ years. What a gift to have them now. https://t.co/3ZkFb3gs0f
Resistance Training Plus Polyphenols Boost Aging Health
Effects of resistance-based training and polyphenol supplementation on physical function, metabolism, and inflammation in aging individuals https://t.co/mDL393xerp @GeroScienceAGE https://t.co/qr3yxiZuHB
CEO‑style Prep Transforms Doctor Visits
Imagine walking into your next doctor's appointment with: — A briefing on your own labs — A ranked list of questions — A clear sense of what you want to decide before you leave None of that requires becoming a doctor. It requires CEO...
Focus Drives Tasks; Mindfulness Cultivates Presence
Focus versus #mindfulness Focus is about directing your attention towards a specific goal or task, allowing you to concentrate and complete it efficiently. Mindfulness is about being present in the moment, observing your thoughts, feelings, and sensations without judgment. https://t.co/HJLuiGyqNZ
Extreme Calorie Cutting Can Lead to Hair Loss
If you restrict your calories too much and for too long, you could risk having hair loss.
Eliminate Toxic People; Build Wealth to Gain Freedom
Prune your life of miserable & mediocre people. Have zero tolerance for those who blame, gossip, complain, or criticize. These energy vampires are not adding value to your life in any way. And this is one of the best “reasons”...
Optimal Nightly Sleep: 7‑8 Hours for Health
Sleep is essential for good health. Do you know how many hours of sleep are recommended each night?🤔 Is it 5, 6, 7 or perhaps 8 hours? You'll find the answer in this video. 📹 https://t.co/q1o9q3o11h #sleep #Health #lifestylemedicine #HealthCoach #MedTwitter #Wellness...
Cellular Rejuvenation Could Shift Medicine to Youthful Resilience
Cellular rejuvenation may redefine medicine—not by treating disease, but by restoring youthful resilience at the cellular level. But science, safety, and hype are colliding. Worth the read (gift link) : 👇 https://t.co/7JGNdhFsFP via @NYTimes
Lithium Interaction Poses Major Seizure Risk with Psilocybin
Most physicians were never taught psilocybin in medical school. Their patients in three states can now legally access it. Oregon's program has been operating since summer 2023. Colorado's healing centers came online in 2025. New Mexico passed its Medical Psilocybin...
Metabolic Illness Can Nullify Calorie Deficits, Study Shows
came across a reddit post from someone who stopped losing weight and gained a bunch back while being in "a deficit". turns out they had a metabolic illness that was the issue, as soon as they started treatment they started...
Burnout Comes From Feeling It's Never Enough
It took me a long time to figure this out so I hope this helps you... You're not "burned out" because you do too much. You're burned out because you feel like its not enough.
HIIT Boosts Brain Health in Heart Disease Patients
The Utility of High Intensity Interval Training to Improve Cognitive Aging in Heart Disease Patients “the physiology related to cerebral blood flow regulation and cognitive decline in adults with cardiovascular disease and heart failure, and how HIIT may provide a more...
Grief Reveals Love’s Depth, Not Mental Dysfunction
Grief is part of the human experience. If you love, you will lose. And when you do, the pain is inescapable. It can be disorienting, overwhelming, and in the case of acute grief, the symptoms can even resemble something like...
Bedtime Meltdowns: Kids Releasing the Day's Stress
Say it with me: My child losing it at bedtime isn't a behavior problem or a sign I'm failing as a parent. It's the last exhale of the day. They're emptying out before they rest.
Dietitians Turn Influencers as Fitness Gurus Overprescribe GI Fixes
"Why are dietitians trying to be influencers?" Because fitness influencers are out here trying to tell people that their anxiety might not need an SSRI, just some GI mapping. 😑
Swap Shallow Breaths for Deep Breaths During Stress
When we are stressed+our sympathetic nervous system leads the way, we are in fight or flight mode. In this mode, we often take quick, short breaths, when what we really need is long, deep ones. Try to catch yourself when...
True Confidence Is Quiet, Evidence‑Based, Not Loud
Confidence demands evidence. Calm beats control. Real confidence is quiet. Insecurity is loud. Discomfort is information, not a verdict. Toughness isn't the junk you hear on the internet. Learn more. My book is 45% off: https://www.amazon.com/Hard-Things-Resilience-Surprising-Toughness/dp/006309861X?_encoding=UTF8&=&qid=&=&sr=&_encoding=UTF8&linkCode=sl2&tag=onanofthtr-20&linkId=3a530dc2dd71cc20c69b59ad23ef2640&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
Listen and Love, Not Defend, when Faith Doubts
When your child questions their faith, this is what they need to hear: I love you. Thank you for trusting me with this. I believe you. How are you doing? Tell me more. I’m here for you. How you show up here matters more than defending a belief ever...
Reassess Your Self‑Worth: Stop Being Too Harsh
How many of you struggle with loving yourself fully? 🫢 Here is what I urge you to do if this is something that you are going through: re-evaluate how you measure your self-esteem and life. You will probably find that you...
Future Antidepressant Could Transform Millions Like Tirzepatide
Imagine a drug for reducing depression or anxiety that is as powerful as Tirzepatide is for reducing hunger. I think tens of millions of people will be on drugs like this in the next 5 years and I think it...
Put Down Your Phone, Unlock Creativity and Happiness
You’re stuck you’re constantly on your phone. When you wake up. Before you go to bed. While you eat. While you walk. While you work. Whenever you feel the smallest sense of boredom. And so every time your mind almost...
Guide Echoes Core Principles of Personal Agency
Just really love this, from @hjluks - in his guide to help people get going (https://t.co/yxAEqtfvwB). This absolutely resonates w so much of what @BStulberg emphasizes in his writing, and what i've emphasized in my discussions about agency at https://t.co/ei8N0w3ou4....
Your Brain’s Attention Aperture: Detail Vs. Big Picture
Your nervous system has a default setting for how it pays attention. Some people lock the aperture: high detail, narrow window. They grip routine, control, and the familiar. They can see the tree in front of them with extraordinary clarity, but...
Winning Arguments Hurts; Calm Listening Builds Marriage
10 years of marriage taught me that trying to win during an argument doesn’t help at all; what really works is taking turns listening calmly so you can see each other better.
Processed Veggie Foods Aren’t Healthier—Eat Real Fuel
Big companies want you to think vegetarian options are better for you, but they are still processed, and you need more of them to actually fuel yourself. https://t.co/vKVIJ5sOAf
5 Quick Adulting Hacks for Instant Wins
New blog post: 5 Adulting Improvements for Days You Need a Quick Win on @psychtoday https://t.co/msznZd0ymm
Prevention Beats Treatment: NYC Smoking Ban Saves Lives
"How can medicine save the most lives?" Most people ask this rhetorically. @Farzad_MD and Tom Frieden took it literally. From banning smoking in NYC bars to cutting teen smoking in half in 5 years, this is what happens when you stop treating diseases...
Beyond Success: The Fading Joy and New Purpose
You got what you wanted. Now what? @debbiemillman's unnerving and inspiring #TEDtalk about the half-life of joy and the deepest measure of achievement https://t.co/xSaQ1GrD0r
Police Perspectives on Psychedelic Therapy Explored
(20) What do police think about psychedelic therapy? 5 Questions for psychologist Alexandra Hopkins https://t.co/XC3x01taRq