How Childhood Trauma Rewires the Brain (And How to Undo It)
Childhood trauma shapes the developing brain for survival. Here is the science of how it happens, and the neuroplasticity that lets you rewire it.
The Opposite of Addiction Is Connection (Here Is Why)
Addiction and connection are two sides of one human need to belong. Here is the science of why connection heals, and how to build it.
Summer Digital Detox: How Brick Helps You Disconnect
Summer is not something you scroll past. Here is how I used Brick to disconnect from my phone and actually live the long days, slow nights, and real moments.
The Whole-Person Approach to Addiction Recovery: What Holistic Healing Really Means
What Holistic Addiction Recovery Means Holistic addiction recovery is a treatment philosophy that addresses the whole person and the initial causes of the condition rather than just the substance. Where conventional programs often focus on stopping use and managing cravings, a holistic model looks at the full range of factors that contributed to addiction and […]
The Psychology of Appearance: How Self-Perception Shapes Confidence and Mental Health
Understanding the Invisible Link Between Your Appearance and Your Mind Your brain processes how you look in ways that directly affect your emotional well-being. For instance, self-objectification occurs when you view yourself from the outside, constantly evaluating your appearance through the imagined eyes of others. This external focus can become exhausting and harmful over time. […]
The Rise of Recovery Travel for Burned-Out Professionals
What Exactly Is Burnout? Burnout is a state of ongoing exhaustion caused by prolonged stress that affects your physical, mental and emotional well-being. Studies show that over one-third of public health staff experience burnout. While it’s not considered a medical condition, it is a psychological state that comes with long-term physical implications such as diabetes […]
Joe Rogan Reached for Ultra Organically. Here’s Why I Did Too.
Two minutes before I press record on an interview, I am not looking for hype. I am looking for clarity. For the last year my system was coffee in the morning and nothing past one o’clock or I’d wreck my sleep. For the last few months it has also been Ultra (get 15% off here […]
Staying Connected While Healing: The Role of Technology in Modern Recovery
Easing Apprehensions to Seek Treatment Smartphone dependence could be a strong motivator to delay a much-needed health care intervention, which can worsen a patient’s condition over time. Some groups are more reliant on smartphones for online access than others. Pew Research Center found that smartphone dependence is more prevalent among younger adults. Twenty-seven percent of […]
What Are Signs Your Nervous System Is Healing?
Understanding Your Nervous System When your nervous system has been overwhelmed by chronic stress, trauma or burnout, it can get stuck in patterns of hypervigilance or shutdown. Healing is the process of helping your body relearn safety, flexibility and balance. As that happens, your thoughts, emotions and physical sensations begin to change in meaningful ways. […]
Self-Sabotage Is Not a Character Flaw: The Epigenetic Roots of Why You Stay Stuck
Self-sabotage is not a character flaw. Josh Trent breaks down the cutting-edge epigenetic science that explains why you stay stuck in self-defeating patterns, and reveals the joy-forward path to breaking the cycle at the biological level.
