Mental Strength Requires Hard Work, Not Innate Talent
Mental strength is not a gift, it is something that you have to work very hard to develop. A masterclass on competition, by Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) https://t.co/Gp48fsZq5z
Consistent, Repeatable Moves End Low Back Flare-Ups
Low back pain usually isn’t about finding one magic exercise👇 It’s usually about doing the right things consistently instead of trying random stuff whenever it flares up. This move can help. �But the bigger win is when it becomes part of something repeatable. That’s...
Balanced Sleep Science Meets Psychology in Future of Everything
At a time when health gurus feel obliged to offer impossibly precise advice, this ep of @Rbaltman's "Future of Everything," featuring Jamie Zeitzer, focuses on sleep & offers (like the podcast more generally) just the right blend of science and...
Gratitude Reveals the Roots of Our Confidence
A Sunday morning thought: When we express gratitude, we unknowingly remind ourselves of the sources of confidence in our life - the people, places and things that matter most to us and where in our life we feel most certain and...
Boost NAD to Reduce Inflammation, Enhance Recovery, Slow Aging
#109 How To Boost NAD Levels To Fight Inflammation, Improve Recovery, and Slow Aging Dr @CharlesMBrenner with Rhonda Patrick @foundmyfitness https://t.co/EvDW71Wj2O https://t.co/9HoFCm2gIT
Managing Heat, Altitude, and Pollution for World Cup Performance
Environmental Challenges at the 2026 FIFA World Cup 🌍⚽ This review examined how environmental stressors will impact player health and performance during the 2026 FIFA World Cup across the USA, Canada, and Mexico 🏆 🌡️ Heat ⛰️ Altitude 🌫️ Air pollution & allergens ✈️ Travel 🦠...
Design Your Day, Don’t Let It Design You
Most people are trying to “fit” work into their day… while leaders design their day so work fits them. Here’s the truth: even presidents running entire countries protected quiet time, set non-negotiables, and stepped away to recharge. So if your calendar feels...
Training for Life: Fitness That Fuels Longevity
I’ve had the privilege of practicing in the same region for nearly 25 years. I’ve gotten to know many of my patients well. Some thrive despite the years; many don’t. Long ago, that observation started to quietly shape how I...
When Health Tracking Becomes Obsessive Overreach
The Tyranny of the Oura Ring “I started by counting my steps. Soon, I was counting every other biometric. Was that a good thing?…” An @WSJ editorial https://t.co/DSWwkDPT7o https://t.co/8YcrcVsOsq
Evidence Review: Do Sleep Supplements Actually Work?
Can supplements really improve sleep? This session reviews the evidence on melatonin, magnesium, tart cherry, glycine and more. Sign up: https://t.co/0PJC4DLDwV https://t.co/CHqyc8krh7
I Still Take Low-Dose Aspirin Despite Guidelines
Another reason I take a coated baby 81 mg aspirin a day, even though it’s no longer generally recommended
Ask Every Client About Eating Disorder History
⚠️ Question for Personal Trainers & Fitness/Nutrition Coaches (who provide nutrition advice to clients): How often do you ask clients about past history of (or active) eating disorders?
Choose Real Connection over Porn's Damaging Illusion
Men and women. Stop watching porn. It depletes your nervous system. It kills the ambition to find a real partner. A loving relationship is your most valuable asset. Don't trade your biology for a screen.
Joyful Environments Boost Creativity, Connection, and Impact
I’ve been thinking a lot about how different I feel when I’m in places that actually light me up. It’s not just that I’m happier, it’s that I have more capacity. More space to think, to create, to connect. And...
Take a 30‑second Breath in a Dreamy Circle
A little scene from a dream world 🌊 30 seconds to breathe as the circle completes
Undereating, Stress, Birth Control Fuel Women's Gut Problems
Almost every woman we work with has gut issues. Bloating, constipation, food sensitivities, acid reflux, etc. It is so common that most of them learn to live with it and forget that this is not normal. When you dig into their...
Shift to a 3:1 Omega Ratio for Health
Omega 3 versus Omega 6 for long term health? 🐟 Omega-3 (UNDER consumed) → Supports recovery → Reduces inflammation → Improves brain + heart health → Helps you perform at a higher level 🌽 Omega-6 (OVER consumed) → Found in processed foods + seed oils → Necessary in...
Seeking Evidence-Based Nutrition for Mental Health Relief
Dear algo, lead me to the people managing mental health concerns… the ones told their body just needs to “heal itself” with supplements & generic programs… the ones who feel like it’s their fault when it doesn’t work. Help me find...
Microbial Phenolics Mediate Oats' Cholesterol‑lowering Power
Cholesterol-lowering effects of oats induced by microbially produced phenolic metabolites in metabolic syndrome: a randomized controlled trial "Here we show that microbial phenolic metabolites are driving factors for the cholesterol-lowering effect of oats.." https://t.co/Y6fmNYStmZ
72‑Hour Fast Completed: Low
The 72 hour fast is complete. Cut it from 96 to 72 after hearing from others to not do 4 days for a first one. Wednesday - easy, locked in. Thursday - Similar. Breeze. Friday - felt a lack of energy...
Daily Reflection Fuels Resilience When Performance Falters
In elite sports mind is the final redundancy. Two keys 🔑 I ask clients to reflect on. 🔑 1. Daily reflection: one sentence post-session, “What leaked? What held?” 🔑 2. When darkness falls (injury, doubt, stalled progress), the superficial things scatter. What remains...
Healthy Love Keeps Your Nervous System Calm
Friendly reminder: Healthy love doesn’t force your nervous system into survival mode. Sincerely A Psychologist
Start Your Day with Simple Practices for Lasting Balance
How you begin your day can influence how you feel for the rest of it. I often recommend simple morning practices, like mindful breathing, movement, and taking a moment for tea, to help center the mind and support overall health....
Start Your Day Right: Make Your Bed First
Admiral William H. McRaven: If you make your bed every morning, you will have accomplished the first task of the day. It will give you a small sense of pride and it will encourage you to do another task and...
Holistic Training Counters Aging’s Multi‑Faceted Decline
Training for life means deliberately resisting the narrowing that accompanies aging without training. It means building and maintaining the full spectrum of physical capacity: aerobic base, strength, power, rotational core, lateral movement, balance, and landing mechanics. Not because any single...
Strong Social Ties Boost Health and Longevity
social disconnection is not just painful emotionally, it puts the body under biological stress. It is linked to higher inflammation, worse cardiovascular health, and a higher risk of early death, while stronger social relationships are consistently associated with better survival....
Progressive Overload and Volume Drive Muscle Hypertrophy
Want to build muscle effectively? 💪 Muscle hypertrophy happens when protein synthesis outpaces breakdown driven by smart training, nutrition, and recovery. 1. Resistance Training Gradually increase weight, reps, or difficulty over time. • Aim for 10–20+ weekly sets per muscle group (spread...
No Excuses: Dominate Your Workout and Life
Another 💯 domination workout ✅ Ain’t no excuses for not being the real deal irl https://t.co/omfnv1ndXM
Your Body Dreads Monday Because It Anticipates Depletion
If you dread Monday— it’s because your body remembers what the week costs you. Your physiology is anticipating depletion.
GLP Diet: Lose Weight While Enjoying Favorite Foods
Get on the GLPs and you can eat whatever you want. I lost 15 lbs almost exclusively eating all my favorite meals every day Even started drinking full fat Coke again. It’s decadent
Serve Yourself First to Better Serve Others
Where can you best be of service? I'm going to suggest to start with yourself. Be of service to yourself. It's not selfish to care for yourself first. When you do you'll be in a better place to do...
Marathon Training Preps You for Breastfeeding Success
I think previous marathon training cycles really prepared me for breastfeeding my newborn. For both you have to focus on recovery and sleep, drink lots of water/ electrolytes, fuel your body appropriately, and keep going even when you don’t feel...
College Isn’t the “Best Time”—Stop the Ageist Myth
PSA: Please stop telling college students it's the "best time of their lives." 1. That's not necessarily true. What is more true: It's a unique time. It's an important time. It can be life-changing. 2. It's ageist. It implies everything...
Kids' Meltdowns Stem From Overtired, Dysregulated Nervous Systems
Most parents are not dealing with a “bad kid.” They’re dealing with an overtired, overstimulated, dysregulated nervous system. So these are 10 things I personally try not to normalize when it comes to kids’ sleep. Because poor sleep shows up as...
Sleep: The Untapped Billion‑Dollar Performance Drug
If you could bottle up sleep and sell it as a performance-enhancing drug it would be a billion-dollar blockbuster.
Aging Seniors Need More Protein, Calcium and Healthy Teeth
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/today/big-read/malnutrition-seniors-elderly-diet-health-changes-nutrition-6018116 This is also why you need to look after your teeth. Poor dental health can affect your ability to chew. And yes, you need more protein and more calcium as you age. Not less.
Clear Space First, Then Grow
You can’t build something new on top of something that’s already too full. Your calendar. Your task list. Your mind. Before growth comes clarity. And before clarity… comes space. What do you need to clear out this week? 👉 Read more and make space for what matters:...
Recover Smart: Sleep, Rest, Eat, Cut Intensity
What if you run *too hard* for *too long*? If you might have risked injury or excessive fatigue/soreness, the best things to do are: 1. Sleep as much as possible 2. Rest 1-2 extra days 3. Overeat for ~2-3 days 4. Cut intensity the...
Low‑caffeine Green Tea Boosts Seniors' Sleep by Reducing Stress
Ingestion of green tea with lowered caffeine improves sleep quality of the elderly via suppression of stress https://t.co/kkkrKHlwv2
Strides: Keep Heart Rate Low, Prioritize Cadence
Strides, when done correctly, shouldn't be long enough (or fast enough) to significantly elevate your heart rate. Shoot for... - Set cadence first - Progressively lengthen stride over ~10-15s - Gradually build to ~5k pace or a little quicker - Once you hit that pace,...
Hormones Shape Emotions, Pain, Stress—Learn This Early
Most women I know were never taught that their hormones affect how they process emotion, pain, and stress — not just their cycle. What’s something about your own biology you wish you’d learned 10 years earlier?
Resistance Signals Limits; Flexibility Comes From Pausing
Resistance in therapy isn't bad. It doesn't mean anyone's doing anything wrong. I would love for folks to think of resistance as similar to the feeling of the "edge" when stretching a muscle. That sensation is not bad - it's...
Passion, Not Paycheck, Fuels Longevity in the Elderly
The oldest living people have a craft. Something they love so much they do it without getting paid. Fulfillment creates human longevity.
Take a Break; The World Keeps Turning
You are allowed to step back, disconnect, and disappear for a while. The world will go on without you, but you will come back to yourself.
Eat High‑GI Early, Boost Minerals for Better Sleep
This blog looks at how nutrition may support sleep, from high GI foods eaten earlier in the evening to iron, zinc, and magnesium status. Read the blog: https://t.co/157rKQl3mI https://t.co/glgSbgxorT
Self‑belief Can Trap You; Awareness Breaks Limits
Over time, we build a picture of who we think we are. The ways we cope with stress and discomfort start to feel like proof of our limits. In this video, I explore why self-belief isn’t always working in our favor...
Prioritize Real Life over Screen Time, Spread Love
Life time > screen time Checking out for a bit. Sending love and well wishes to all of you ❤️✌️
Injured Runners Usually Keep Running, Just Scale Back
When rehabbing an injured runner, is very rare that they need to completely stop running. There are a few injuries that require complete rest, but for the most part we use a reduction in intensity/volume before rest. For the most...
Weight‑loss Drugs Curb Intake; Future Targets Calorie Burn
The current meds help people eat fewer calories. That’s how they work for weight loss (yes they have weight independent effects like CVD reduction). The next frontier is helping burn more calories.
Science-Backed Training Week Explained: Methodology Revealed
Long post. What my training week looks like… and why it looks like this. Sometimes understanding the science and theory helps anchor the methodology. Link for there 👇 https://t.co/2Xzne078WC