The frustration of being held back by your body when trying to pursue things that matter to you, we've been there. Whether it is a sports injury, a panic attack, or catching a flu, it can make us feel very trapped and useless in the moment! Ava and I discuss the flip side of cartesian dualism: instead of treating our bodies as a prison cell to our soul, we learn to trust the ancient knowledge encoded in our very human DNA. How can changing our mindset around this dualism aid us in rebuilding trust with our bodies in this modern age of chronic stress? Tune in :)

It can be easy to blame yourself for doing worse at something that came so easy to you in the past. Whether it is staying fit, getting good grades, or sustaining good mental health. But if you think you have regressed, this means that you need to zoom out more to see the bigger picture. Ask yourself, in what ways have my values changed in the past few years that has led to this seeming regression? Which areas have I grown that I am not seeing? Step back, zoom out, and realize the bigger picture that you are painting without even realizing it.

Connecting with your professors at a human to human level not only guarantees a higher grade, but also brings out beautiful moments of genuine conversation. Listen to find out how you can become the new teacher's pet (jk) and learn from your professors beyond academia.