In this episode of the Simple Healthy Life podcast, we explore the overlooked art of stillness - and why your brain, creativity, and focus depend on it. From nightly routines to the neuroscience of neuroplasticity, we unpack how constant stimulation, multitasking, and the "always-on" culture are eroding our ability to think deeply and recharge. You'll learn practical, science-backed ways to incorporate true stillness into your day - from phone-free walks to post-training reflection - and discover why peak performers across every field swear by it. Whether you’re a parent, athlete, professional, or creative, this conversation will inspire you to rethink productivity and reclaim the quiet moments that fuel your best ideas.

Most of our harshest self-criticisms were never truly our own. In this episode of Simple Healthy Life, we dive deep into how negative core beliefs are formed, why they feel so real, and how to finally challenge the thoughts that keep you stuck. We explore practical strategies like identifying your true values, questioning where your beliefs came from, and taking small, self-compassionate actions to rewrite your inner narrative.

If you’ve ever caught yourself repeating the same self-critical thoughts or living by values that don’t feel like yours, this conversation will give you the tools to start changing that pattern today.

Topics Covered:

• Why your automatic thoughts aren’t always truly yours

• How emotions reinforce negative beliefs

• A practical exercise to identify and prioritize your personal values

• Using self-compassion to rewire your inner dialogue

• The first steps to softening and shifting lifelong thought patterns

Listen now to start questioning the beliefs that hold you back and create a life aligned with who you truly are.

Most people think imagination is just for kids, artists, or dreamers. But what if the life you're living right now is the product of your imagination—used unconsciously?

In this episode of Simple Healthy Life, we dive deep into the misunderstood power of imagination. From Carl Jung’s technique of active imagination to modern research on the subconscious and default mode network, Ryan and MJ explore how visualization, inner dialogue, and mental habits can shape everything from your mood to your future.

You’ll learn why rumination comes easier than vision, how to train your imagination like a muscle, and why the phrase “I’m just making it up” might be the most important signal you’re doing it right. With stories, science, and practical exercises—like the 3-minute door visualization—this episode is your blueprint for reconnecting with the part of you that still believes in change.