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- We live in a time where we've never had more tools to improve our health.
Wearables. Supplements. Peptides. Longevity clinics. Clean eating. Sleep trackers. AI-powered health advice.
But what if the pursuit of "optimal health" is actually making some of us less healthy?
Today, we're exploring where the line is between building healthy habits... and becoming trapped by them.
We're covering:
The hidden downside of tracking every health metric
When "clean eating" quietly becomes an unhealthy obsession
Why perfect sleep might not always be worth chasing
The surprising pressure behind today's sobriety movement
How wellness products can sometimes disconnect us from what our bodies are really trying to tell us
Why feeling your best doesn't require optimizing every moment of your life
Plus... today's feelgood thing.
If you've ever felt overwhelmed by wellness advice, biohacking, longevity trends, or the pressure to constantly improve yourself... this episode is for you. - If you are feeling a sense of urgency all the time, and that you are constantly falling behind . . . you are not alone.
Modern life trains us to be urgent.
We are also doing things to our own biology that is exacerbating this urgency.
So today, I'm taking about key considerations to counteract that feeling, so we feel calmer and have greater agency over our lives.
Whether you're struggling with chronic stress, anxiety, burnout, or simply feeling overwhelmed, this episode offers simple shifts that can help you reclaim a greater sense of calm and control.
In this episode you'll learn:
Why your breathing pattern directly affects your nervous system and stress response
How caffeine may be increasing feelings of urgency without you realizing it
The surprising connection between posture, body language, and emotional state
Why eating too quickly affects both digestion and your nervous system
How magnesium influences stress resilience and emotional regulation
Why even mild dehydration can increase cortisol levels
The neuroscience behind boredom, and why your brain actually needs it
Practical ways to feel less overwhelmed in everyday life
Today's feelgood Thing ✨
This episode is for you if...
You constantly feel overwhelmed or behind
Your brain never seems to switch off
You're looking for natural ways to reduce stress and anxiety
You want practical nervous system regulation techniques backed by science
You're trying to create a calmer, healthier life
Topics discussed
Stress management • Anxiety • Nervous system regulation • Chronic stress • Cortisol • Burnout • Mindfulness • Vagus nerve • Magnesium • Caffeine • Emotional regulation • Mental health • Productivity • Default Mode Network • Healthy habits • Feelgoodery - Today we're revisiting one of the most popular episodes of last year, because it's a tool I continue to use today that's made a notable difference.
And apparently - I'm not alone!! Thank you for all your dm's and emails about this episode, more fun to come soon!
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Today's episode is for the days when you’re feeling stuck, or are feeling so overwhelmed that your brain can't make a single decision. . .
Maybe work is piling up, or maybe it’s just a boring laundry day that’s draining you. Either way, you’re not quite sure how to break out of it.
Today, I'm gonna break down a perspective shift that’s been helping me lately, a way to step out of the stress, the what-ifs, or the boredom, and see everything with fresh eyes. Because when you can shift your perspective—even just a little—it can make life feel just a little easier.
We’re covering:
Perspective shift for your consideration
The ripple effect of that perspective shift
Why even the boring, mundane moments matter in the bigger picture
How to use this tool in daily life—no matter what you’re dealing with
If you’ve ever found yourself caught up in the noise of your own thoughts, this one’s for you.
And if this shift clicks for you? Amazing. If not, that’s okay too. As always, take what you need and leave the rest. - We all try do our best (most of the time).. drink water, eat our veggies, take the occasional supplement . . .
But what if some of the things we're doing for our health could occasionally be working against us?
Today, we're breaking down some of the lesser-known ways good health habits can sometimes produce unintended results - and why timing, dosage, and context matter more than most people realize.
We're covering:
Why taking Vitamin C after a workout may not always be the best idea
The surprising downside of eating too many thyroid-popular nuts
The smoothie ingredient that recently sparked concern online
How a common immune-support supplement can create a different nutrient deficiency
The hidden risk of drinking too much water too quickly
Why health headlines often miss the nuance
How to get the benefits of healthy habits without accidentally sabotaging your efforts
Plus... today's feelgood thing.
If you've ever wondered whether you're doing too much of a good thing, this episode is for you.
Big thanks to our sponsor, ITL Health.
For More information on their magnesium formulations, designed with bioavailability in mind, can be found here: http://www.itlhealth.ca
Thank you for being part of this space. xo - The GLP-1 conversation has completely changed the wellness world. What started as a diabetes medication is now being talked about for weight loss, metabolism, cravings, inflammation, and even longevity.
But as more people jump on medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro, some important questions are getting overlooked. . .
Today, we're talking about:
The hidden mistake that could make your weight loss backfire
Why some people lose more than just body fat, but lean tissue
The nutrient strategy experts say becomes even more important on GLP-1 medications
The surprising symptom many people can blame on the medication itself (but could not be)
How to protect your metabolism while losing weight
Natural ways to support your body's own GLP-1 production
The connection between your gut bacteria, appetite, and cravings
Why sleep may be playing a bigger role than you realize
Plus . . . today's feelgood thing.
Big thanks to our sponsor, ITL Health.
More information on their magnesium formulations, designed with bioavailability in mind, can be found here:
https://itlhealth.ca/
Thank you for being a part of this space! xo
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About feelgoodery
Hey friend - my name is Kyle Buchanan and although I talk nutrition and health for a living nowadays - whether through talks, videos, or as a resident contributor on Canada's "The Morning Show", it was NOT that long ago that I was an anxious, drunken, closeted, self-doubty wreck. Being a grown up is tough, and messy - where we’re confident one day and anxiety-ridden the next. I don't like faking it. I DO however, like getting it all out in the open, laughing about it, and then exploring a few tools that can help us feel better if (and only if) we are in the mood. So whether it’s solo episodes or honest conversations with spectacular guests -this show is the blend of revelations, self-help, knowledge and gay magic that NO one asked for, but everyone needs. And I'm so glad you're here.
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