Rest Fuels Clarity; Burnout Won’t Be Solved By Thinking
Rest is the space where clarity grows. You can't think your way out of burnout.
Health Thrives on Nutrient Variety, Not Single Superfood
Nutrient-density is not a competition. There’s not a single “best nutrient” or most important nutrient. We need a combination of foods and a wide variety of nutrients for optimal health.
Master Basics First: Intensity, Consistency, Nutrition, Sleep
Yes I know this sounds boring and simplistic, but focusing on the unquestionable basics is the real game changer. Before you worry about marginal gains and treat training as a maximization problem, try to optimize what actually matters: proper intensity...
Even at 82, Speed Training Pays Off
82-year-old Domenic Stallato runs 100 meters in 16.02 sec A physically active 30-year-old would run it in about 12-14 seconds Importance of training speed and power with age: https://t.co/HSHGgsTIYU https://t.co/gZppsjkstC
Carb‑loading and Resting Before Marathon Day
With just about 24 hours from the @londonmarathon, I’ve switched to my bland, high carb diet. Today I’m staying off my feet as much as possible while I prep everything I need for tomorrow. Just one fun little outing today.
Anti‑inflammatory Diets Curb Neuroinflammation via Gut‑brain Axis
The relationship between dietary patterns and neuroinflammation "These nutritional changes contribute to a pro-inflammatory brain environment both directly, through the immunomodulatory effects of dietary components and metabolites, and indirectly, through increased intestinal permeability, dysbiosis, and activation of peripheral inflammatory cascades. Conversely, nutritional...
Founder Wellness Directly Drives Business Success
Your business will only ever be as healthy as its founder. Drink the water. Get the sleep. Take the walk. Then come back sharper.
Cut Liquid Calories to Shed Fat Easily
Americans drink 50,000 calories a year. One of the easiest ways to lose fat is to simply cut back your liquid calories.
Smartly Google Symptoms Without Panic
How to google your symptoms without freaking out (John Whyte | TEDxNashville) https://t.co/JGDRgcFfDa via @TEDTalks
Milestones Aren’t for Unfinished Business, Prioritize Healing
My biggest boundary is that my milestone moments are not opportunities for reconnection or reunification. That boundary has helped me so much when it comes to invites. Celebration is not a substitute for healing, and I’m not using my life...
One in Four Americans Use AI for Health Advice
25% of Americans have used an AI tool or chatbot for health information or advice, mainly as a supplemental tool for their care. https://t.co/6ca7WhHm49 https://t.co/f5Yv8ub4ff
New “Permademic” Term Explains Lasting Post‑2020 Unhappiness
Pretty surprising read with some new words - permademic and others to help us understand why English speaking cultures' happiness tanked in 2020 and never recovered and the conclusions might surprise you- https://t.co/TDDfXFopzf
Outdated Rehab Myths: Trust Outcomes, Not Old Lore
Half of "evidence-based" rehab is 30-year-old lore nobody updated. Back: "Posture causes pain." It doesn't. Knee: "Knees behind toes." Stairs require otherwise. Hip: "Imaging finds the cause." Pain-free adults show the same findings. Shoulder: "Dyskinesis causes pain." Pain-free shoulders show...
Wellness Thrives on Relationships, Mindfulness, Sleep, Gratitude
A healthy lifestyle is not just about diet+exercise, it's also about cultivating high-quality connections with people, reducing stress with mindfulness, deep breathing+ meditation, getting restful #sleep, and expressing gratitude. These things fuel your body, mind+ spirit. #healthyliving #pavingwellness #lifestylemedicine #WellnessJourney
Grinspoon & Bakalar 1979: Foundational Pillar of Psychedelic Revival
Grinspoon and Bakalar (1979) was published in the darkest days for psychedelics within academia and medicine. It's a treasure trove of wisdom that should be cited more in academic papers. The modern resurgence in psychedelic medicine owes a lot to...
Pause, Create Space, Choose Your Response for Growth
Create space when you encounter a situation that normally triggers you. Pause. Breathe. Observe before reacting. “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth...
Mind‑body Techniques Succeed when They Unlock Inner Healing Resources
True test for any mind-body technique - does it help you access your inner resources for healing, growing, learning? https://t.co/dHBATlC3IM
Positive Self-Talk Changes Your Life; Words Are Powerful
Do not speak negatively about yourself, even as a joke. Your body does not know the difference. Words are energy and they cast spells, that is why it is called spelling. Change the way you speak about yourself, and you...
Real Acts of Helpful Help for New Parents
What is something somebody did after you had a baby that was *actually helpful* to you? There’s so much talk about what isn’t helpful. I thought it would be great to collect real examples of what “helpful help” for a new...
Morning Sunlight Aligns Your Energy and Daily Planning
The whole point of viewing morning sunlight is that it organizes your energy in time— which lets you organize what to do when across the day, and places you in the best possible stance to deal with any unanticipated demands...
Embrace Post‑Marathon Blues: Recover, Reflect, Plan Ahead
The post-marathon blues are common, and a natural part of the sport. When we deeply care about, and train for months with one date and goal in mind, it feels odd when it’s in the rear view mirror. My advice: reflect,...
Fully Feeling Gratitude Transforms Your Perspective
When you do gratitude work, see if you can fully be flooded with the emotions of the thing you’re really grateful for. For me this morning, it was my eyes. Quite simple. But when you really get underneath it, just...
Veteran Kelly Races to Fund Well‑Being for Heroes
One other thing I want to highlight for our veterans is the great work being done by Open Army member @a32m2a32m2, and especially his wife, Kelly. Kelly is a Navy veteran who is racing to raise funds for veteran well-being through...
Last Chance to Prioritize Your Healing in Sedona
Last call for The Audacity to Heal Retreat. Sedona, AZ | June 1–4 Your healing doesn’t have to wait anymore. Link in bio. 🔴 • Luxury Accommodations • Chef-prepared dinners • Labyrinth walk with fire ceremony • Floating sound bath • Reiki • Yoga • Group therapy sessions • Individual sessions And overall, rest. #SedonaRetreat...
Neglected Coordination Increases Injuries; Targeted Work Cuts Risk 72%
Balance & Coordination Limitations → Injury Amplification in Compensation Loops This loop/trap — is built through years of reinforced poor movement. This was the big thing I saw with endurance athletes 20yrs ago. Neuromuscular injury prevention demonstrates that high adherence to...
Continuous Glucose Monitors Aid Weight Loss in Non‑Diabetics
The effects of wearing a continuous glucose monitor are generally studied in participants with diabetes, but this new study on non-diabetics shows great promise for CGM’s when it comes to successful weight loss: https://t.co/cvlYi7bdo5 https://t.co/1LLnf2FAWp
Breathing Exercises Significantly Lower Perceived Stress
Want to learn the science and art of healthy living? Check out the Lifestyle Medicine Pocket Guide and find facts like this: "In a randomized control trial, healthy volunteer males randomized to a breathing exercise program had significantly decreased scores...
Being a Healthy Role Model for My Daughter
My why for showing up here and trying to make a difference is even deeper than before. 💛 I am determined that my daughter grows up with a healthy, robust relationship with food, exercise, and her body. My hope is...
Inner Wellbeing Is Essential for Tech Leaders' Success
Those who are at the cutting edge of technology and external wellbeing, if we want to ride on the successes we have created, investing in inner wellbeing is no more a spiritual aspiration but a basic requirement to remain effective...
Positive Thoughts Spark Joy and Ripple Outward
For every positive thought and positive action, we receive a small dose of joy, and we give some away as part of the ripple effect... 🙏 #FridayThoughts #FridayVibes #FridayMotivation #Positivity #Optimism #Kindness https://t.co/LkGOwUOmJD
Self‑diagnosis Works if You Stay Open to Experts
Self-diagnosis can be valid. But if you're not willing to hear "hmm, this is actually something else" and keep an open mind when you do see a professional, it's actually not.
Stop Letting Others Dictate Your Emotions
RT @JoeContrera When what others do and say determines how you feel (angry, sad, disappointed, happy, etc.) you are in for a roller coaster of a ride. If you find yourself taking things personally here are 5 things you can do...
Simplify: Dump, Prioritize, Act with the COD Method
Overthinking everything? Do this instead: Dump everything out of your head Pick what actually matters Do it (yes, actually) That’s the system. Simple works. Every time. Look up the COD Method and simplify your life. https://t.co/Lqxaz8fIlZ https://t.co/Ct4hGpI8Lc
Expert Tips for Treating and Preventing ITBS
PT/coach Duane Scotti is on the pod to chat about ITBS treatment & prevention. Watch: https://youtu.be/UKJEv4cIV1g
Free Lifestyle Medicine Curriculum: 13 Modules, 150‑200 Slides
Looking for Free Resources to learn about and teach lifestyle medicine. Here's the LM 101 Curriculum. https://t.co/E2am3WdaY6 You can see the 13 modules on the first image and examples of 3 slides in the PowerPoint deck for the exercise module. There are...
Early Brain Hunger: Nutrition Shapes Lifelong Cognitive Power
A newborn's brain burns through around 50% of their resting energy. In adults the brain uses about 20%. By age 4 or 5 it peaks at roughly 66%. No other organ comes close. This is why nutrition plays such a big...
Exercise 3‑5× Weekly Boosts Happiness and Attractiveness Sevenfold
You become 7x happier (+ 7x more attractive) when you workout 3x-5x per week .
From Quad Tear to Consistent Runs: Progress
One year ago today I tore my quad tendon. When asked if I would ever run again, my surgeon said, “Only God knows”. I’ve been running for 6 months, seldom more than a mile. I’ve yet to break 10:00. 39...
New Psychedelic Trials Target Depression and PTSD
Compass Pathways’ psilocybin (COMP360) for treatment-resistant depression (TRD) Usona Institute’s psilocybin for major depressive disorder (MDD) Otsuka’s methylone (TSND-201) for PTSD
Therapy, Not Wealth, Is the Real Wellness Starter
Proximity to wealth is not a wellness plan. Start with therapy. 🤎 #StartWithTherapy #EmmeGrede #Therapy #StartWithYourself #MentalHealth
Being Chronically Online Undermines Authentic Social Media Content
Please stop asking for “chronically online” I’d argue it makes Social Media Managers WORSE. Yet somehow it’s in half the social media job descriptions I come across, like it’s a superpower instead of a fast track to burnout, anxiety, and genuinely...
Naming Gordon Whipped Peter: Remembering Hidden Slavery Truths
Washington, D.C. hit differently last night. 💜💛 At @sankofadc in conversation with @drmarlinefrancois , we named what so many try to forget. Gordon AKA Whipped Peter. A back that told the truth the world tried to hide. There were no images of what we...
Intense Play Triggers ADHD Overload—Use Reset Techniques
Why ADHD kids struggle right after intense activity (and how to reset their brain properly)
Ease Into Sprints to Boost Distance Running Safely
Sprints can be very beneficial for distance runners. But you still need to ease into this type of training. Muscle and tendon forces are REALLY high during sprinting. If you haven’t attempted it in years, you run the risk of...
Tiny Tasks Feeling Draining? You’re Under-Recovered, Not Lazy
I’m neurodivergent and have a PhD in healthcare research. Here are 10 signs you’re under-recovered, not unmotivated (and what you can do): 1. Even tiny tasks feel emotionally exhausting.
Identify and Share Strengths to Empower Daily Growth
Let's make this a "strengths-finding" day. List your own strengths. Use your strengths, maybe in a new way. 💙 Then, search for strengths in others. Point them out to people. Help them to see their own gifts and talents and use them day by day. 🙏 #fridaywisdom #coaching https://t.co/EE2v3PlxcS
Stay Active Post‑race: Sun, Friends Beat Sedentary Stress
This is a good one to keep in mind for the first 14 days after an Ironman or Marathon Keep moving, get outside in the sun, see friends There's a lot of stress associated with taking yourself from highly active to sedentary As...
Own Your Needs: Ask, Don't Expect Others to Fix
Relationship Tip From A Licensed Therpaist: Please make sure you are asking for what you need in your relationships. There is a common misconception that having needs will make you “needy.” However, having needs makes you human. The inability to...
Train Optimism in 10 Minutes, Live Longer
Here's something that surprised me: Optimists don't just feel better. They live 11-15% longer. But here's the part that really matters: Optimism isn't something you're born with. It's trainable. The Best Possible Self exercise takes 10 minutes. It's been tested in dozens of...
Why Your Medial Elbow Pain Gets Worse Before Healing
Medial Epicondylitis.. Golfers' Elbow (stupid name). The most common cause of pain on the inner side of your elbow. A thread... If you lift, and certainly if you climb, you'll likely experience medial elbow pain at some point. Heck, most...