The Human Operating Manual

The HOM Philosophy

The HOM Philosophy It’s coming. Hold up for a moment you eager beaver. 

The Life Audit Map

The Life Audit Map Like many posts on this website, the Life Audit Map risks overwhelming the reader by highlighting the endless variables that are almost impossible to manage. However, I implore you to keep an open mind. Being armed with knowledge reduces the chances of unexpected outcomes and rewards you with agency. While it […]

Self-Sabotage vs. Toxicity

Self-Sabotage vs. Toxicity I. The Neurobiology of Social Safety and the Nature of the “Enemy” The imperative to “Know Thy Enemy” has historically been framed within the disciplines of military strategy and political science. However, in the contemporary landscape of interpersonal dynamics, the concept of the “enemy” requires a reconceptualization. The adversarial force is rarely […]

Climate Resilience & Environmental Stewardship

Climate Resilience & Environmental Stewardship The Earth’s nervous system is breaking — and so is ours. Focus: Biodiversity preservation, reforestation, ocean health Climate adaptation vs. mitigation (water access, migration response) Eco-grief and planetary anxiety as public health issues Interlinking land rights, food systems, and sovereignty Regenerative agriculture and post-extractive development models Optional Cheatsheet: “Climate Change […]

The Mental Health of the Planet

The Mental Health of the Planet Trauma is global — and collective healing must be too. Focus: Mental health infrastructure in post-conflict or climate-stressed regions Trauma-informed global aid (refugee camps, disaster zones, war zones) Cross-cultural frameworks for resilience, grief, and belonging Suicide prevention, addiction, and digital distress at scale Empowering indigenous, ancestral, and locally-rooted healing […]

Technology, Regulation & Human Autonomy

Technology, Regulation & Human Autonomy Global tech shouldn’t sacrifice biological truth. Focus: Ethical AI and algorithmic health interventions Regulating biotracking, genomics, and behavioral manipulation Tech equity: ensuring access without surveillance Decentralized networks for health data, records, and coordination Protecting cultural sovereignty in digital health expansion Optional Cheatsheet: “Tech for Health: Autonomy, Regulation, and Global Equity”

Policy, Advocacy & Anti-Corruption

Policy, Advocacy & Anti-Corruption Without integrity, even good policy becomes toxic. Focus: Policy levers for nutrition, pollution, mental health, and reproductive rights Anti-corruption initiatives in international health aid and pharma Funding transparency for WHO, NGOs, and humanitarian orgs Role of whistleblowers and independent watchdogs Building frameworks that reward long-term stewardship, not short-term optics Optional Cheatsheet: […]

Global Health Systems & Regulations

Global Health Systems & Regulations Health doesn’t stop at borders. Neither should responsibility. Focus: Global Health Diplomacy: negotiating health protections across borders International health law and pandemic response frameworks Global nutrition guidelines and clean water equity Decentralized health networks vs. centralized control Supporting sovereignty without sacrificing coordination Optional Cheatsheet: “Sustainable Development Goals & Health Regulations […]

Relational Coherence & Team Resilience

Relational Coherence & Team Resilience Healthy teams regulate together — not perform against each other. Focus: Psychological safety as a nervous system condition, not a slogan Building mutual trust through co-regulation and embodied leadership Communication protocols that reduce tension and ambiguity Rituals of check-in, shared rhythm, and healthy confrontation Healing fractured teams through collective narrative […]

Leadership as Nervous System Regulation

Leadership as Nervous System Regulation Your leaders set the tone — and the internal cortisol. Focus: Training leaders in co-regulation, trauma awareness, and energy leadership The physiological effects of bad leadership (heart rate variability, burnout) Conflict resolution, nonviolent communication, and psychological safety Executive routines that model coherence (not just hustle) Humble, values-aligned decision-making as systemic […]