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 […]
The Signal Path
The Signal Path 10 Principles for a Coherent Life In the last three entries (Fear or Growth -> The Undercurrent -> Return to Signal), we explored how modern life fractures our sense of internal rhythm, and how practices like the Undercurrent, the Room with No Walls, and the Return help us remember what’s true beneath […]
Return to Signal
Return to Signal The Physiology of Escaping Static & Finding Coherence Again You don’t need to find your purpose. You need to find your signal. That’s a distinction I didn’t always know how to make. In the past, I tried to think my way to clarity by structuring a perfect plan, fixing my mindset, and […]
Fear or Growth
Fear or Growth The Two Roads Behind Every Excuse Every choice to delay, perform, and plan endlessly reflects either a desire to protect the self (fear) or to evolve the self (growth). Even the act of “improving” ourselves can be a disguise for fear if it’s driven by a need to escape who we are. […]
Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity
Outlive The Science and Art of Longevity Author: Peter Attia, MD Topics: Health, medicine, longevity, exercise, nutrition, mental health All information is attributed to the author. Except in the case where we may have misunderstood a concept and summarized incorrectly. These notes are only for reference and we always suggest reading from the original source. […]
Huberman Lab Podcasts
Huberman Lab Podcasts Author: Andrew Huberman & Guests Topics: Neuroscience, nutrition, fasting, psychology, circadian rhythm, heat and cold therapy All information is attributed to the speaker and his guests. Except in the case where we may have misunderstood a concept and summarized it incorrectly. These notes are only for reference, and we always suggest reading/listening/watching […]
When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress
When the Body Says No The Cost of Hidden Stress Author: Gabor Mate Topics: Psychology, emotional competence, autoimmunity, cancer, disease All information is attributed to the author. Except in the case where we may have misunderstood a concept and summarized incorrectly. These notes are only for reference and we always suggest reading from the original […]
Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion
Waking Up A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion Author: Sam Harris Topics: Mindfulness, meditation, philosophy, science All information is attributed to the author. Except in the case where we may have misunderstood a concept and summarized incorrectly. These notes are only for reference and we always suggest reading from the original source. Contents Chapter 1: […]
The Emotion Rabbit Hole
The Emotion Rabbit Hole To be explored… Topics listed below are ideas that are yet to be summarized. Physiological response to emotions and what occurs first (Joseph LeDoux) The stigma around emotions and how we distance ourselves from reality The flipside where we place too must trust on “intuition” without first gaining information to use […]
Therapy Time
Therapy Time Different styles of therapy, their success, and use case