Your physical state isn’t just about fitness – it’s the foundation for everything else. Taking care of your body is the ultimate hack for mental clarity and emotional resilience. We break down simple, effective ways to reset – think grounding, breathwork, and yes, even a spontaneous dance party. If you’ve been feeling stuck, sluggish, or just off, this one’s for you. Let’s get you back to full power.

What we cover:

• How your physical state influences your mindset and emotions
• The power of breathwork, movement, and grounding to reset your energy
• The gym that broke Stel (but also transformed him) - SAOR Studio
• Why how you set goals matters just as much as what they are
• Simple, doable practices to take charge of your state – starting now

Try This: Take off your shoes and walk barefoot outside, play your favorite song and dance like nobody’s watching, or just take a deep breath (we’ll guide you through it in this episode).

What does it really mean to have a growth mindset—beyond the buzzwords? From the sneaky ways we trap ourselves in fixed thinking to the discomfort that comes with real growth, we unpack how to break free from limitations (even the ones we don’t realize we have). Plus: the “Lobster Theory” of growth, the drama triangle you didn’t know you were playing in, and why the world seems more fixed than ever.

Episode Highlights:

• Every Day, You Get Better or Worse – The uncomfortable truth about growth.
• The Labels We Give Ourselves – How subconscious beliefs hold us back.
• The Drama Triangle – Are you the victim, rescuer, or persecutor? (Spoiler: You’re probably all three.)
• The Lobster Theory – Why growth is painful but necessary.
• Breaking Free – How to shift from stuck to unstoppable.

Resources:

• The Drama Triangle by Stephen Karpman - Article
• The Lobster Growth Analogy (Rabbi Dr. Abraham Twerski) - YouTube
• Book: Mindset by Carol Dweck - Amazon

Aging. It's happening to all of us, but are we thinking about it all wrong? Join us as we dive into the science, psychology, and societal obsession with longevity. From the mind-blowing "Counterclockwise" study to the surprising secrets of nuns who lived the longest, we challenge the fear-driven approach to aging and explore how mindset, community, and purpose might be the real fountain of youth. Plus, a wild story about a doctor whose patients all looked 20 years younger.

Episode Highlights:

• The Power of Perception – How acting younger makes you younger.
• The Nun Study – Why positivity predicts longevity.
• Mindset & Aging – Are we making it worse by focusing on it?
• The Longevity Doctor – One physician’s surprising anti-aging approach.
• Energy Has No Age – The role of connection and purpose.

Resources:

• Counterclockwise by Ellen Langer - Amazon
• The Nun Study (longevity & positivity) - study
• Letting Go by David R. Hawkins - Amazon