We all know we should take better care of ourselves. So why don’t we?

In this episode of Simple Healthy Life, Ryan and MJ dive deep into the tension between knowing and doing—unpacking why it’s so hard to be proactive about our health, habits, and happiness in a world wired for distraction.

We explore:

• Why distraction is the new default mode

• The invisible skill you’re building every time you scroll

• The neuroscience of energy, mitochondria, and burnout

• How avoidance becomes identity—and how to break that cycle

• The small proactive acts that can rebuild your health and confidence

Whether you're overwhelmed, stuck in reactive mode, or just wondering how to get back on track, this episode offers perspective, clarity, and permission to start small.

Some choices are too complex for logic alone. In this episode, we explore somatic marker theory—a scientific explanation for the gut feelings that guide your biggest life decisions. From job changes to relationships to moments of massive transformation, your emotions may be telling you more than your rational mind ever could. Learn why your “inner knowing” is real, how it ties to your subconscious pattern recognition, and why trusting yourself might be the smartest decision you ever make.

Most people think they’re being empathetic—when they’re really just being sympathetic.
In this “Teach Me” episode of Simple Healthy Life, we dive into the powerful difference between sympathy and empathy—and why it matters more than ever.

You’ll learn:
• The cost of empathy (and why so many people avoid it)
• Why sympathy often creates emotional distance
• The science of mirror neurons and human connection
• How practicing empathy reduces burnout and strengthens relationships
• Simple ways to build your empathy muscle without draining yourself

Whether you’re a leader, parent, partner, or friend—this conversation will shift how you show up for the people around you.