Bio Resilience

07/13/2025

06/04/2025

For years, I misunderstood dopamine.

Like many others diving into wellness podcasts, neurobiology reels, and expert breakdowns, I thought dopamine was all about reward. I assumed it was the chemical behind the endless chase for pleasure—social media likes, fast food, gambling, and other quick hits of satisfaction. And in a modern world full of instant gratification, it made perfect sense… or so I thought.

Then I came across a perspective from Dr. Andrew Huberman that completely shifted my understanding.

He explained that dopamine isn’t really the reward neurotransmitter—it’s the motivation neurotransmitter. It’s not about feeling good after achieving something; it’s what gets you moving toward the goal in the first place. Dopamine is the force that gets you out of bed in the morning. It’s the inner spark that drives you to tackle hard things without hesitation.

That hit me hard.

Suddenly, things made sense. A dopamine deficiency wouldn’t just show up as someone endlessly scrolling for pleasure. It might also look like chronic procrastination, low drive, or a constant state of “I’ll do it later.” It’s not just about seeking pleasure—it’s about lacking the motivation to pursue anything meaningful.

Months ago, I noticed I was slipping into more mindless scrolling. I wasn’t waking up excited. I was dragging through normal tasks and delaying the hard stuff. I assumed I was just falling into the dopamine-pleasure trap and started setting up boundaries to stop it—limiting social media, setting timers, and cutting back on distractions.

What happened next surprised me.

As I began to regulate those habits and pull back from overstimulation, my drive started coming back. I was getting more done—not from force or discipline, but from genuine excitement and internal momentum. Waking up felt easier. Procrastination faded. I wasn’t just avoiding dopamine drains; I was restoring the system that fuels action.

So here’s what I’ve come to believe:

If you feel stuck in laziness or a lack of drive, it might not be a mindset problem—it could be a dopamine imbalance. And fixing it doesn’t require superhuman willpower. It requires you to temporarily restrict the habits that hijack dopamine and give your nervous system time to reset.

That means taking a hard look at the usual suspects—phone use, gambling, p**n, impulsive online shopping, or even overindulgence in caffeine or sugar. Create some boundaries. Not forever—just long enough for your body to come back to balance. Usually, within 30 days, your internal drive begins to return, and building healthy habits becomes easier and more natural.

Dopamine isn’t about pleasure—it’s about pursuit. And once your system is regulated, you don’t have to chase motivation. It starts to chase you.

05/28/2024

Understanding where you are within your autonomic nervous system is crucial for maintaining balance and well-being. When you’re in a sympathetic state, often referred to as ‘fight or flight,’ it’s important to focus on activities that promote recovery and calmness. These activities can help shift your body to a parasympathetic state, which is more relaxed and conducive to healing. Techniques such as deep breathing, neuro lymphatic reset, meditation, gentle yoga, or a nature walk can be highly effective in calming the nervous system and aiding in this transition.

On the other hand, when you’re in a parasympathetic state, you feel calm, regulated, and in flow. This is an ideal time to engage in activities that build resilience and increase your capacity to handle stress. Practices like strength training, challenging but enjoyable projects, and resilience-building exercises can help strengthen your system. By doing so, you create more capacity for your body, making it less likely to slip into a sympathetic state easily.

05/20/2024

In a world of “quick fixes” the pressure to recover from injuries or illness can be immense. Yet, it’s crucial to recognize that healing is not a race—our bodies don’t adhere to the timelines we set. Every recovery process is unique, and imposing strict schedules on how fast we should heal often ignores the complex biological processes at work. When we rush or overmanage our recovery, we might inadvertently hinder the body’s innate ability to heal itself. Healing requires not just time but also space—space free from constant interventions or therapies that can overwhelm the body’s natural rhythms.

Patience is not just a virtue but a necessity when it comes to healing. Understanding that our bodies are continuously at work repairing and restoring themselves, especially during times of injury or disease, is vital. It’s essential to allow this process to unfold naturally, without unnecessary interference. By stepping back and trusting our body’s intrinsic healing mechanisms, we provide the optimal conditions for recovery. This approach doesn’t just apply to physical ailments but is a valuable principle that can enhance our overall wellbeing and resilience.

05/16/2024

Structural integrity of the body is the difference between a system that is degrading and a system that is growing. Here's our recent blog on understanding structural integrity of the body and how to get it to work for you!

The human body is a remarkable system of interconnected parts that work in harmony to maintain health and wellness. However, when this harmony is disrupted by factors such as trauma or fatigue, the consequences can extend far beyond immediate discomfort. This concept of maintaining balance and align...

05/13/2024

Structural integrity is the cornerstone of our body’s health and performance. When everything is aligned and functioning as it should, we have the foundation needed to build resilience. Without this essential alignment, our bodies fall back on compensatory patterns that can only offer temporary fixes, not long-term solutions. Building resilience is more than just bouncing back; it’s about rising from a place of strength, power, and unwavering confidence. 🌟

The journey to resilience starts with getting the main drivers of our body in sync—the diaphragm, glutes, and psoas. These core components play a pivotal role in maintaining our structural integrity, empowering us to move, breathe, and perform at our best. By ensuring these key muscles are active and healthy, we set the stage for building true resilience, enabling us to tackle life’s challenges with greater ease and assurance.

Want to learn how to activate and align these crucial muscles for optimal resilience? Dive into our full guide by clicking the link in our bio and start your journey to a stronger, more resilient you today! 🚀

05/06/2024

When we contribute to the success of others or have goals in line with mutually beneficial results our probability of achieving increases.

Similar to having accountability partners we are less likely to give up than we would if there was no accountability.

bility

04/29/2024

If your reality doesn’t seem to be aligning to your goals perhaps you haven’t fully committed yourself to embodying that what you wish to become.

Don’t wait for the results to begin to live and feel the way you would had you already achieved your goal.

Start feeling it now.

04/23/2024

mental health and our ability to self regulate boils down to a root cause linking back to metabolic health. Do you know what your metabolic health factors are?