Modern stress rarely shows up as a single moment anymore. Instead, the nervous system stays partially activated all day, quietly disrupting sleep, digestion, hormone signaling, and recovery without ever fully standing down.

We dive deeper into this topic in the C3 Podcast: CODE Conscious Conversations episode with Alyssa Blue. We also chat about how environmental signals shape nervous system regulation, why deep sleep breaks down in high-stimulation environments, and how subtle inputs like breath and low-intensity cues support recovery.

Alyssa Blue, FDNP is a former aerospace engineer turned functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner. She is the co-founder of ALIGN MAT, a wellness technology integrating pulsed electromagnetic field therapy, far-infrared heat, and mineral-based design to support nervous system regulation and sleep quality. Her work combines engineering precision with clinical insight into stress physiology and cellular recovery.

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What's Discussed:

(00:00) Why modern stress no longer feels acute and keeps the body on high alert

(06:55) How environmental signals shape nervous system activation more than intention

(13:45) Why deep sleep breaks down in a constantly stimulated environment

(17:58) Sleep fragmentation, incomplete recovery, and next day fatigue

(21:30) How chronic alertness disrupts digestion and hormonal balance

(25:05) Breath, vagal tone, and how slowing the exhale shifts stress physiology

(29:10) Why low intensity inputs regulate the nervous system more effectively

(33:48) How modern stimulation quietly drives burnout and nervous system fatigue

Learn More About CODE Health:

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Website: https://codehealthshop.com

Learn More About Alyssa Blue, FDNP:

Website: https://myalignmat.com/?ref=codehealth

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The frustration starts when foods labeled sugar free and clean still lead to blood sugar spikes, lingering inflammation, and no real metabolic shift. What shows up under the surface are ingredient decisions, hidden carriers, and additive shortcuts that quietly change how the body processes food, waste, and energy.

We dive deeper into this in the C3 Podcast: CODE Conscious Conversations with Siouxie Boshoff. We also explore why sugar free foods can still spike glucose, how natural flavors and seed oils appear where people least expect them, and what helps the body clear metabolic waste and stabilize blood sugar.

Siouxie Boshoff is the founder of a clean living snack brand focused on metabolic health. She draws from personal experience with metabolic challenges and a background in the food industry to explain why people often feel stuck, even when making healthy choices. Her work centers on blood sugar resilience, toxin load, and the deeper mechanisms that keep people from thriving.

What's Discussed:

(00:00) Why sugar free and “clean” foods still spike blood sugar

(02:44) Siouxie’s personal story with lipedema and metabolic dysfunction

(05:56) The hidden role of natural flavors, maltodextrin, and additives in glucose instability

(08:57) How seed oils show up off label and quietly interfere with metabolic health

(15:16) Detox explained through bile recycling, soluble fiber, and metabolic waste clearance

(18:41) Allulose vs sugar and why not all sweeteners behave the same in the body

(24:31) New nutrition guidelines, sugar reduction, and why food advice still confuses people

(37:32) Making realistic food quality shifts in a modern world

Learn More About CODE Health:

Instagram: @codehealthshop

Website: https://codehealthshop.com

Learn More About Siouxie Boshoff:

Website: https://switchsweets.com

Instagram: @lipedema.living

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@switchtozero

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SwitchtoZero/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siouxieboshoff/

Aging is often framed as a slow biological decline, but that narrative quietly trains the body to follow it. The real tension isn’t time itself, it’s how belief, language, and information shape cellular behavior over time.

We dive deeper into this in the latest episode of C3 Podcast: CODE Conscious Conversations with Laurent Goldstein. We also chat about why aging is a belief problem rather than a biology problem, why chronological age is the least meaningful health metric, and how cells continuously respond to information, not force.

Laurent Goldstein is a filmmaker and wellness advocate who directed Your Second Fifty - Rising Above the Fears of Aging, a documentary exploring longevity, mindset, and purpose after 50. He has interviewed over 2,000 experts across wellness and human performance and produced award-winning films recognized by international film festivals.

What's Discussed:

(03:07) Why aging is shaped by belief systems, not just biological timelines

(07:50) How language and mindset directly influence cellular behavior

(11:24) Why less input can create stronger biological responses

(16:02) The danger of information overload and why inspiration drives real change

(21:43) Chronological age vs biological and psychological age

(26:35) Becoming the director of your own health instead of outsourcing it

(31:13) Patterns behind thriving vs decline in the second half of life

(40:01) Foundational practices for longevity: mindset, movement, and cellular renewal

Learn More About CODE Health:

Instagram: @codehealthshop

Website: https://codehealthshop.com

Learn More About Laurent Goldstein:

Website: https://laurentgoldsteinmedia.com