Gains or Pains: What’s Lurking in Your Protein Powder?
If you know me, you know I rely on protein powders, ironically, because I’m so particular about food quality. I like having something I trust on hand, especially when life on the road makes it hard to find reliable options. However, recent findings from the Clean Label Project have cast a dark shadow over the industry, raising serious concerns about the presence of heavy metals like lead, cadmium, arsenic, and mercury in these widely consumed supplements.
The Shape of Grief
For anyone navigating their own shadows, I invite you to explore the stories you tell about your grief. Write them down, speak them out loud, or share them with someone who can bear witness. In doing so, you may find not answers, but a sense of connection to the process—a reminder that the shifting ground beneath your feet is also where your story continues.
Intelligent Supplementation: The Essential Nutrients to Boost Health, Energy, and Performance
In a perfect world, food alone would supply everything our bodies need to thrive. Unfortunately, modern living has made this less and less likely.
Supplements fill this gap, but supplementation is not a one-size-fits-all solution, and it comes with challenges. How do you identify what you need? What forms are the most effective? When should you take them, and in what combinations?
The Science of Interoception: Listening to the Wisdom Within
Imagine walking into a room and sensing that it feels warm and inviting—not because of the decor but because you feel physically at ease. Or consider the moments when your chest tightens as you anticipate a difficult conversation, or your stomach flutters before a significant event. These sensations, subtle yet profound, are your body’s way of communicating its internal state—a phenomenon known as interoception.
The Radical New Year’s Resolution: Embracing Your Authentic Self
As the calendar turns and the collective drumbeat of New Year's resolutions grows louder, it’s easy to get swept up in the narrative that you need to become someone else—stronger, thinner, more organized, more ambitious. But what if, instead of striving to change, you resolved to be more of yourself? What if the goal wasn’t transformation but reclamation?
The Neuroscience of Rest: How Slowing Down Fuels Brain Health
December is a natural time for rest, both biologically and culturally. As daylight shortens and temperatures drop, our bodies naturally crave more sleep due to increased melatonin production from reduced sunlight. Culturally, December often brings a break from work and an opportunity to slow down, spend time with loved ones, and recharge.
This seasonal shift aligns with our brain’s need for rest, helping consolidate memories, process information, and support neuroplasticity—the brain’s incredible ability to adapt and rewire itself. Embracing rest during this time isn’t just a cultural norm but a biological necessity. By understanding the neuroscience behind rest, we can intentionally create space for our brains to recover, optimize function, and prepare for the year ahead.
The Neuroscience of Self-Awareness: Autonoetic Consciousness and Metacognition
Self-awareness is often regarded as the cornerstone of personal growth and emotional intelligence, but what makes this ability so profound? At its heart are two interconnected cognitive processes: autonoetic consciousness—our ability to mentally navigate through time—and metacognition, which allows us to observe and regulate our thoughts. Together, these mechanisms shape how we perceive ourselves, make decisions, and grow from our experiences.
This article explores the neuroscience of self-awareness, the benefits and challenges it presents, and practical strategies to strengthen this transformative skill.
Beyond the Journey: The Art and Science of Psychedelic Integration
Why Integration is Essential to Unlock the Potential of Psychedelic Therapy