This week Liz Humphrys (founder of Mind What Matters) and I sit down with Dr. Dani Cabral, founder of BrainLove, to talk about one of the most hopeful and exciting areas in modern medicine, the reversal and prevention of cognitive decline. Dr. Cabral combines functional medicine, neurology, and lifestyle design to help patients facing Alzheimer’s and dementia reclaim their vitality and brain health.

We discuss her journey from traditional healthcare to creating a more holistic approach, one that looks at nutrition, hormones, inflammation, sleep, toxins, and emotional health as interconnected levers for healing.

Dr. Cabral shares stories from her clinic, practical strategies for optimizing brain function at any age, and powerful insights into how mindset, relationships, and purpose play a role in neuroplasticity and recovery.

We also talk about the science of BrainLove, why it’s never too early (or too late) to start supporting your brain, the daily habits that make the biggest difference, and how she’s helping shift the narrative from fear and decline to empowerment and transformation.

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On this episode, I sit down with pro mountain biker and endurance powerhouse Hannah Otto to talk about the mental and physical strategies that fuel her remarkable performances from setting FKTs on the Moab Triple Crown to racing in the Lifetime Grand Prix and World Championships.

Hannah shares how she’s built a life around adventure and purpose, balancing the technical and tactical side of elite racing with the mindset tools that keep her grounded and thriving. We dive into her journey from triathlon to mountain biking, lessons from the Leadville 100 win, and how she approaches fear, failure, and focus with the same level of intention she brings to every ride.

We also unpack what she calls the “psychological similarity” between pros and everyday athletes, the shared experience of pushing limits, battling self-doubt, and chasing growth for its own sake. Hannah talks about working with a sports psychologist, learning to control what you can and release what you can’t, and how her “CocoPelli Strong” mantra has become a symbol of resilience after one of her toughest days on the trail.

Episode Art Photo Credit: Marcus Gracia

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In this episode, I sit down with psychotherapist, author, and former professional musician Gary Trosclair to explore what it really means to have a driven personality and how to take the wheel instead of letting it drive you. Gary’s work, The Healthy Compulsive Project, sheds light on obsessive-compulsive personality traits (OCPD) and how the same tendencies that push us to achieve can also cause stress, rigidity, and disconnection if left unchecked.

We dig into how perfectionism, control, and urgency show up in endurance sports, work, and family life and how to transform those patterns into strengths through awareness, mindfulness, and compassion. Gary shares insights from Jungian psychology, personal stories from his journey as a musician turned therapist, and practical ways to move from “proving yourself” to simply being yourself.

We also talk about the mental side of endurance how athletes can find balance between excellence and ease, the role of meditation and body awareness in releasing tension, and how learning to “hold the pen more loosely” can actually improve both performance and happiness.

If you’ve ever felt like your ambition is both your greatest gift and your toughest challenge, this conversation is for you.

Learn more about Gary: thehealthycompulsive.com | garytrosclair.com

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