And I need to know this why? Mom recently surprised me with a question during one of our frequent debates about my changing habits. She wanted to know what mitochondria and the gut microbiome I had just mentioned, actually do for us. What she was really asking was this: Why should I care? Will knowing this help me improve my daily choices? I realized I didn’t have a short, clear answer to offer. My head filled with details and pathways, and I completely overcomplicated it. This post is my...

The Stoics crashed my pity party in December. Again! I had just received my x-rays and was stunned. I was expecting change given the new pain I was experiencing with certain movements, but not this level of change or severity in less than two years. At first, my logical self responded. I would restart my protective habits. (I had lapsed for a year after quitting my rehab muscle-building classes due to schedule conflicts.) I would investigate my options and make a plan. I wasn't happy, but I...

Why prioritize Brain first habits? They simplify your choices and overlap with virtually all wellness while protecting cognition and making everything else more doable!