In this episode, I uncover how family dynamics—both loving and dysfunctional—shape our stress patterns, emotional reflexes, and long-term metabolic health. I get personal, sharing my own experiences and those from the clinic and my program.

• How your childhood emotional environment shapes adult health
• Recognizing 3 common family stress patterns
• How family dynamics drive burnout, inflammation, and chronic dissease
• The concept of "Shamilies" and how it quietly affects so many of us
• The Roseto Effect vs the "Silicon Valley Effect"
• How to break inherited stress pattrns and create a healthier family tradition.

There's a quiet form of stress we mistake for normal — a constant readiness that silently drains our energy. I personally discovered it not too long ago, and in this episode I share how to spot it and take your power back

You'll learn:

• The brain science behind anticipation and anxiety

• How even a silent phone nearby burns glucose and attention

• Why this "always-on" state disrupts sleep and mood

• The benefits of phone-free walks and mindful mornings

• Simple ways to turn outward alertness into inward awareness

Go to my blog at culturalhealthsolutions.com for related resources and show notes on most episodes.

Your mind never stops taking shots — so how do you defend your peace? In this episode I explore how to train your mind like an athlete, treating life as a continuous mental game where playing good defense is critical. We cover some of the following:

• Using an athletic framework to counter our conditioned self (aka ego)
• Learning to play great defense to protect the mind
• "Coach Ego" and the myth of multiplicity
• Simple drills to improve your mental fitness and wellbeing
• Everyday opportunities to improve awareness

Go to my blog at culturalhealthsolutions.com for related resources and show notes on most episodes.