Horizon Behavioral Health, PLLC

01/25/2026

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Your first thought isn't really yours.

It's your parents. Your environment. Every experience that shaped you before you had a say in it.

The angry reaction. The jealous impulse. The insecure assumption. That's just programming running on autopilot.

You didn't choose it. You're not responsible for it.

But the second thought? That one's on you.

That's the moment where you decide whether to follow the impulse or override it. React or respond. Be the person you were conditioned to be or the person you're trying to become.

Most people never realize there's a gap there. Stimulus happens, reaction follows, and they assume that's just "who they are."

It's not. It's just who they were trained to be.

The gap between the first thought and the second is small. Maybe a few seconds. But that's where everything gets decided. That's where you're actually built.

You can't control what shows up in your head. You can control what you do next.

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I write a weekly newsletter where I unpack these ideas.

→ newsletter.scottdclary.com

01/20/2026

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Wellness and nervous system regulation can absolutely be fancy— biohacking gadgets like vagal nerve stimulators, peptides, supplements. And hey, I love them too; I’ve seen them work wonders for people chasing peak performance. But the truth is, I recommend these free nervous system regulators to my telehealth patients just as often—like solid sleep routines, gentle walks in nature, or even breathing through a tough day without spiraling.   
   
Those aren’t glamorous, but they’re essential game-changers for keeping your nervous system regulated and calm. Sometimes, chasing the perfect protocol or the next thing to buy or consume or try means missing out on just being consistent with the simple stuff that’s already right there. Consistency is the ultimate biohack.   
                  
                  

01/19/2026

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“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”

Today, we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., reflecting on his unwavering courage to speak truth, challenge injustice, and call each of us to a higher standard of service to one another. His leadership reminds us that progress is never passive. Instead progress it is built by those willing to raise their voices, stand together, and act with moral clarity.

01/19/2026

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On this day, we remember the life and legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that."

(Photo: Pete Breinig/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)

01/17/2026

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01/17/2026

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Active rest, that’s the move.

01/16/2026

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01/16/2026

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We've always known that sleep, movement, and nutrition matter for longevity—but a brand new study in The Lancet just quantified exactly how little it takes when you address them together.

The study followed nearly 60,000 adults and found something remarkable: combining just 5 extra minutes of sleep, 2 minutes of moderate physical activity, and a small dietary improvement (like adding half a serving of vegetables) per day was associated with gaining one additional year of lifespan.

When researchers looked at improving these behaviors individually, sleep alone required 25 minutes more per day to achieve the same one-year gain. Physical activity alone needed 2.3 minutes. And diet alone? It couldn't produce a statistically significant benefit on its own.

The secret is synergy. These behaviors amplify each other through interconnected physiological pathways. Sleep affects appetite regulation and energy for movement. Movement improves sleep quality. And nutrition supports both.

This is proof that you don't need a complete lifestyle overhaul to extend your life. Small, sustainable changes across multiple pillars of health create compounding benefits that isolated interventions simply can't match.

What's one small improvement you can make in each area today?

01/15/2026

911 is here to help!

Help them back by only calling during true emergencies. 🤳🆘

01/15/2026