Speak Your Tasks: Calm Your Nervous System
I’m neurodivergent and have a PhD in healthcare research. Here are my 10 favorite nervous system regulation tricks that took me 17+ years to figure out: 1. Narrating tasks out loud while doing them (offloads working memory & reduces overwhelm).
A 20‑minute Walk Transforms a Bad Day
You can turn a bad day into a great day just by going for a 20 minute walk.
Choose Your Birth Team for Comfort, Not Tradition
Your birth team is yours to build. 🌿 Sometimes the people we love most can't be in the room, and that's okay. What matters is that you're surrounded by whoever brings you the most comfort and calm. Your comfort is the priority,...
Gyms Transform Into Future Longevity Centers
Gyms are evolving to integrate services that are looking beyond near-future fitness and into longer-term benefits. The concept of longevity has gained traction in recent years, and gyms are tapping into this trend. In this article, by analysing real-life trends and examples,...
Awe Shrinks Problems, Boosts Perspective
There's this thing that happens when you stand in front of something so big your brain can't quite process it. Dacher Keltner at UC Berkeley calls it awe, and his research suggests it does something interesting to us. It makes our...
Exercise Beats Optional: Key for Prostate Cancer Survival
As a medical school professor, I can tell you: the textbooks got this one wrong. We taught that once you have prostate cancer, exercise is nice but optional. New data says it may be the most powerful tool in your arsenal. 828...
Break the Fitness Fad Cycle for Lasting Sustainability
Fitness is a carousel of recycling fads, the key is exiting the cycling and finding something meaningfully sustainable.
Midlife Metabolism Shifts Demand New Weight‑Loss Strategies
A lot of midlife women are not failing weight loss advice. They are following advice that may be physiologically mismatched to this stage of life. In this episode of The Podcast by KevinMD, Marsha Shepherd Whitt challenges a message clinicians and patients...
Most Child Behavior Problems Stem From Sleep Deficits
87% of behavioral issues I see trace back to sleep problems. 👀 Sleep struggles don't "go away." They show up as crashes, focus problems, and health issues. This could be stealing YEARS from your child's potential. 👉 Comment KIDREST for my plan that...
Raw Honey: Natural Remedy Boosting Immunity, Gut, and Performance
Benefits of Raw Honey: 🍯 Contains polyphenols, which help protect cells from damage and reduce inflammation. 🍯Studies show it can be as effective as some over-the-counter cough medications for reducing cough frequency and severity. 🍯 Its antibacterial properties make it effective for treating...
ADHD Kids Aren’t Choosing Distraction, Their Brains Seek Balance
Parents: Your ADHD child isn’t distracted on purpose - their brain is fighting for balance.
Balance Praise and Criticism to Calm Mental Turbulence
Do not fly too high on praise, or too low on criticism. Adjusting your altitude to minimize mental turbulence is a superpower.
Find Freedom in Simply Being, Not Performing
30 seconds to breathe inside of a dream where the ocean breeze sings: “ you do not have to perform here… you are free to just be”
Ask If They Need Help, Hug, or Listening
Before jumping in to help, try asking one simple question: do you want to be helped, hugged, or heard? People know the answer immediately, and it changes everything about how you show up for them. https://t.co/j211mE6EqC
Mindfulness: Embrace Presence, Sensory Awareness, and Non‑Attachment
#Mindfulness is remaining present moment focused, self aware, engaging the five senses and developing perspective. It’s letting go of resistance to what’s happening. It’s learning the art of non attachment. If we're caught up in a stream of reaction or...
96-Hour Water Fast: Gut Reset, Mental Challenge
Began my 96 hour water fast today with my last meal at lunch. Why am I doing it? Sounds like a fun challenge. Feel like I often eat when i’m not hungry but it’s something to do. It’s a physical reset for...
Journaling: Your Quiet Rebellion for a Calmer Life
In a world that moves fast and forgets even faster, journaling is your quiet rebellion. ✍️ In this video, I dive into the timeless habit of journaling—taking inspiration from great minds like Samuel Johnson and Samuel Pepys—to show why writing your...
Don’t Wait a Year—Investigate Your Fertility Early
How long should you try to conceive before seeking help? The standard answer is one year, or six months if you are over 35. I think that advice is too passive. If your cycles are irregular, if your periods are extremely painful,...
Red‑Light Therapy: The Real Science Behind the Hype
The surprising science behind red-light therapy — and how it really works. People are buying helmets, face masks, vests and beds that emit long-wavelength light. Beneath the hype, there is some interesting biology. https://t.co/JWV80QOuQU
Restarting SSRIs Improves Outcomes Over Med‑Free Approach
When we published our H2H in @NEJM Ian Jordan raised an excellent letter re SSRI discontinuation & how it might impact response. We looked & found he was right. Those who discontinued SSRIs and went back on (escitalopram) did far...
Healthy Aging: Habits, Lifelong Learning, Problem Mastery, Love
People who age happier and healthier tend to do 7 things: They don’t smoke, exercise regularly (but not excessively), maintain a healthy weight, and are mindful with alcohol or other substances. But one of the most interesting ideas that @arthurbrooks underscores is...
Advisor Wellbeing Drives Retention: Insights From Kitces Research
Senior advisor recruitment, training, and retention are all different sides of the same coin: workplace satisfaction. Wellbeing matters for more than 'just' altruistic reasons. The lower a team member's wellbeing, the more likely they are to leave their employer (or profession)...
Slow Breathing Unlocks Greater Mental Control
The rate of your breath and the state of your mind are inseparable. The slower you breathe, the more control you have over your mind. https://t.co/b9qSjPQOjN
Fertility Boost: Eat Sufficient Calories, Not Just Clean Foods
"What should I eat for fertility?" Enough. Just eat enough. Enough calories, enough fat, enough carbs. Beyond that, prioritize nutrient dense whole foods, get adequate iron from red meat or liver, omega 3s from fatty fish, carbs from fruit and honey, generous...
Happiness Thrives when You Stop Comparing Yourself
The happiest people I look up to spend absolutely zero time comparing themselves to others.
Discipline Builds Power and Personal Sovereignty
. controlling social media time . refusing fast food . consistent bedtime . eating well . 7-8 hour sleep . being jacked These things make you powerful. They make you sovereign. Discipline makes you stronger.
Exploring a Year Without Screens—And Other Media
A year without screens is a very cool experiment. I would like to try something similar but not sure screens would be it. A year without images? A year without video? A year without color?
Protein, Veggies, Fruit: Simple Weight‑loss Solution
It’s hard to get fat eating copious amounts of protein and produce 🥦. The majority of people who are struggling with their weight don’t need to count calories they need to fill up on protein, veggies and some fruit....
Roundback Lifts: Use Wisely to Prevent Injuries
Roundback lifting: should you avoid it altogether, or should you purposefully do it to safeguard against injuries?
Longevity Depends on Daily Habits, Not Quick Hacks
We’ve gotten longevity all wrong. Not the goal of longevity, but the way we’re trying to achieve it. That’s the point of the new book Push: Unlock the Science of Fitness Motivation to Embrace Health and Longevity, by @drjordanmetzl, a...
Exercise for Self‑Respect, Not Insecurity
Stop working out because you are insecure in your body. Start working out because you value yourself enough to take care of the body that you have.
Recognize Heart Barriers to Begin Healing Relationships
In relationships, we often build barriers in our hearts through frustration, judgment, or hurt. Noticing those barriers is the first step to removing them. #relationships #love #selfawareness #openyourheart https://t.co/jPnjG6rSwt
Quiet Choices Reveal Your True Emotional Maturity Level
👉Quick Test - How many can you say yes to? If this resonates, you’re probably further along than you give yourself credit for. Most people will score less than 5 because we are all working on these complex and often...
Finding Awe Amid Global Turmoil: Sunset Gratitude
In a particularly challenging week globally, politically, socially, we had the most magnificent sunset last night…which I documented in my journal of gratitude and mindfulness on the day. In sum, in the moment: “grateful for the awe.” #journaling #junkjournaling #plannercommunity...
Joy Blooms When You Act Without Reason
Neuroscience shows that you will unlock a new level of joy when you start doing things for no reason at all 🧠 Delayed gratification is great, but constantly living outside of the present moment is not great. All we have...
Own Your Choices: Physicians Must Set Values‑Driven Boundaries
No one is going to come save you. That line is the center of this episode of The Podcast by KevinMD, and it lands because it names something many physicians feel but rarely say out loud. Hospice and palliative care physician Sarah...
Spring Signals: Simplify, Change, Grow Forward
There’s something about spring that feels lighter. Like you don’t have to carry everything you’ve been holding onto. Maybe this is your sign to: • change your routine • simplify your system • choose a better direction Because growth starts when you decide something needs to...
Avoiding Anxiety Inflates Perceived Worst‑case Likelihood
Avoidance of anxiety producing situations reinforces the incorrect perception that the worst case scenario is far more likely than it actually is. https://t.co/VSZtOzaQ3q
Self‑care for Moms Needs Support, Not Guilt
I’ll admit that I used to say “I’ll never let myself go” and now I realize that I didn’t know what I didn’t know. Can motherhood result in not taking care of yourself? For sure, but is it intentional? Hardly. Taking...
Exercise Raises Plaque Yet Cuts Heart Risk
Regular exercise reduces the likelihood of plaque accumulation in the arteries However, many long-term exercisers appear to have coronary artery calcification, indicating atherosclerosis progression The fascinating thing is that despite the higher plaque, those people still have lower rates of cardiovascular disease...
Self‑love Unlocks Health, Wealth, and Lasting Partnership
Life becomes 1000X easier when you have: - a healthy body - money in the bank - a loving partnership BUT none of this is possible if you don’t have a loving relationship with yourself (first). It takes work to love & accept yourself...
Prioritize Longevity: Listen to Your Body Over Speed
I think as you get older you learn to listen to your body more. You realize the game is about longevity, not just finishing the next race. It’s an important skill that takes time to improve
Progress Means Both Food Freedom and Mental Balance
For one person, progress is saying no to the pizza and ice cream so they can hit their calories. For someone else, progress is saying yes to the pizza and ice cream without getting anxiety or feeling like a failure. Progress is...
Optimal Pre‑Game Meal for Energy, Recovery, Hydration
If I had to recommend ☝️ one meal the night before a game or training event for max energy this would be the meal: -Roasted spinach -Coconut H20 -2 Oz of salmon -3 Oz of flank steak -Mashed sweet potatoes -Mixed fruit cup of cherries,...
Creator Economy Booms While Mental Health Crises Double
1 in 10 content creators report serious mental health struggles tied to their work. That’s double the national average. At the same time, the creator economy is worth hundreds of billions and growing fast. So what’s broken? In this episode of TEQ, I...
Your Habits, Not Hacks, Define Who You Become
Small daily deposits: -Effort -Exercise -Gratitude -Help someone -Protein rich breakfast -100 oz of H20 -7-8 hours of sleep -Positive attitude -Show up on time -3 Fruits & veggies -Learn something new -Set limits on phone & social media time You're a combination of your daily habits not quick hacks.
Focus on What You Control, Release the Rest
One of the most important lessons I’ve learned is to distinguish between what you can control and what you can’t. You’ll lead a much happier life if you’re able to focus your energy on the things you can influence — like...
Recovery Across Body, Mind, Spirit Drives True Performance
14 thoughts on recovery: 1. There are three types of recovery: physical recovery, mental recovery, and spiritual recovery. 2. You are either working or recovering on all three dimensions. There is no in between. 3. You can operationalize recovery on three dimensions: your...
Vitamin D Guidelines Miscalculated; Sunlight, Not Pills, Solves Deficiency
The Vitamin D Lie Your Doctor May Still Believe The official recommendation was based on a mathematical mistake. The "normal" level on your lab report may be dangerously low. And the best fix isn't a pill — it's free https://x.com/robertlufkinmd/status/2036754584954167391
Actionable Monitoring Beats Data Overload in Cardiac Care
Health care has become better at saving people once they are already in trouble. That does not mean we have become good at catching trouble early. This episode of The Podcast by KevinMD gets at a hard truth in cardiac care: we...