Biohacking is having a moment. Cold plunges. Wearables. Supplements. Optimization stacked on optimization. Most of it focuses on the outer body : how to go faster, harder, longer, sharper. But here’s the inconvenient truth no one wants to sell you: You cannot optimize your way into peace. You cannot discipline yourself into self-love. You cannot hate yourself into calm, clarity, or lasting change True peace is not a performance upgrade. It’s an inside job, supported by the ou

I agree with most evidence-based psychology about emotional health. Regulation matters. Relationships matter. Trauma matters. Sleep, movement, and meaning matter. These are the beliefs I hold firmly, teach openly, and defend calmly. They are debatable. They are uncomfortable. They are not designed to be popular. They are designed to be true. 1. Most people do not need motivation. They need safety. Low energy is rarely a mindset problem. It is usually a nervous system that has

Last year for me was not about acceleration. It was about repair. For many of us, it was a year of pausing, healing, grieving, and quietly putting ourselves back together. This wasn’t the kind of year you post highlight reels about. It was a time where progress happened underground. That energy matches the Year of the Snake perfectly. The Snake does not announce its transformation. It sheds its skin without drama. No audience. No applause. Just precision, patience, and instin

The Holidays can feel magical.. . They can also feel like a slow-moving avalanche headed straight for your nervous system. Shopping lists, family expectations, and the pressure to create a perfect holiday can build up fast. Here is your reminder to enjoy this season. You can stay grounded and present while the world around you ramps up. These ten practices will help you stay calm, connected, and fully alive through the chaos. 1. Plan Ahead. Stay Human. A simple plan keeps str

I got asked a simple question last week. Someone about to step into the yoga teaching world wanted advice. I said yes, let’s talk. We opened a Zoom room, and the conversation took on a life of its own. It reminded me why I teach the way I do. I’ve taught yoga inside prisons . I’ve taught sex workers . Seniors . People living with brain injuries . People who have survived things their bodies still remember. Teaching in those spaces strips you clean. It turns you into a perso

Ever felt like the harder you try to relax, the more anxious you get? The more you avoid your anxiety, the worse it gets. And the worse it gets, the more you want to avoid it. That’s the trap. It’s a loop most people don’t even know they’re stuck in. We try to outsmart anxiety with routines, supplements, positive affirmations, or coping tricks. But if you’ve been at this long enough, you know it just keeps coming back. This is the heart of it: Chronic anxiety is often just an