I’m excited to officially open access to my Mental Health Terrain Course: Neuroterrain, inside Bedrock Nation, here on Skool. So many people are trying to “think” their way out of anxiety, depression, brain fog, irritability, burnout, and overwhelm—while the terrain underneath their brain chemistry is screaming for support. This course is a root-cause, practical, and hope-filled framework for strengthening mental wellness by addressing the foundations that influence mood and cognition, including: • Blood sugar + metabolic stability • Gut–brain + inflammation • Nutrient depletion + mitochondrial support • Sleep + circadian rhythm • Nervous system regulation + daily rhythm “anchors” • Strategic lab testing (when needed) If you’ve been looking for a step-by-step, non-fluffy approach that connects the dots between physiology, lifestyle, and resilience—this is for you (and for the families you serve). Join the classroom here: https://www.skool.com/bedrock-nation-8489/classroom/ab34cae5 #MentalHealth #FunctionalNutrition #RootCause #NervousSystem #Wellness BedrockNation AnxietySupport HolisticHealth

Things your doctor didn’t learn in medical school (but your body desperately needs you to understand) Modern medicine is brilliant at emergencies: trauma care, infections, surgery, ICU-level saves. We can use it for what it excels at, and be grateful. But, we also have to be honest about its failures. When it comes to chronic, lifestyle-driven disease (fatigue, insulin resistance, gut issues, anxiety, autoimmunity, obesity, hormone chaos, “mystery symptoms”)… most people get symptom management without a roadmap for why it started—or how to rebuild health from the ground up. That’s where we come in. Our job is to teach you the parts of biology that are often underemphasized, so you can stop feeling powerless and start becoming an informed partner in your own care—what I call becoming your own physician (with wise guidance and the right team). Here are the big categories. 1) Food is not calories. Food is information. Your body responds to what you eat like it’s reading a set of instructions. Real food tends to send signals like: build, repair, regulate appetite stabilize blood sugar reduce inflammatory load support hormones and detox pathways Ultra-processed food tends to send signals like: store energy, crave more spike insulin, increase hunger inflame the gut lining disrupt satiety and stress chemistry You don’t need perfection. You need patterns. Bedrock basics: protein-first meals, whole foods, mineral support, and removing the big inflammatory drivers (seed oils + ultra-processed junk). 2) Blood sugar + insulin drive way more than “diabetes” Most people wait until a diagnosis… but insulin resistance often builds quietly for years. And here’s the kicker: you can have “normal” glucose and still be running high insulin. Insulin touches: fat storage and belly fat energy and afternoon crashes cravings and mood swings hormone balance (especially in women) inflammation and cardiovascular risk What we focus on: stable blood sugar through protein, meal timing, movement, and a personalized plan—not just “eat less.”

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30 grams of protein, within 30 minutes of waking then 30 minutes of low-impact movement (walk, vibration plate, rebounding, easy bike) The reason this “rule” has taken off is simple: it’s not a trendy biohack—it’s a rhythm. And rhythm is where real results live. UCLA Health describes the 30/30/30 rule as a simple 3-step habit: 30g protein at breakfast, eaten within 30 minutes of waking, followed by 30 minutes of low-intensity, steady-state exercise—and also notes it hasn’t been studied as a single “plan,” even if parts of it are supported by research and common sense physiology. Below I discuss why we like it through an ancestral / functional / terrain lens—and why it can be especially powerful for women. Why this works: it stabilizes your terrain early Most women don’t have a “willpower problem.” They have a blood sugar + cortisol + under-fueled muscle problem. 1) 30g protein early = fewer cravings, steadier blood sugar UCLA points out there’s no magic in the exact number 30, but that protein in the morning helps you feel full longer than a carb-heavy breakfast, which can reduce mid-morning cravings/snacking. Functional medicine translation:When you anchor your morning with protein, you’re less likely to ride the rollercoaster of “coffee + cortisol + carbs → crash → cravings.” 2) Muscle is a woman’s metabolic “savings account” Women are trained culturally to under-eat—especially protein. But muscle is not just for aesthetics. It’s glucose storage, metabolic rate support, strength, resilience, and healthy aging. Research and position statements for active individuals commonly land higher than the bare-minimum RDA—often ~1.4–2.0 g/kg/day for many exercising people. And in menopause-focused nutrition reviews, higher protein intakes (often above 0.8 g/kg/day) are commonly discussed for supporting body composition and function as women age. Bedrock takeaway:Women don’t need less protein because they’re women. Many women need more, because they’re navigating hormonal transitions, stress load, and modern sedentary life.

I feel like I needed this reminder today, and maybe you did also: Christians should be some of the most disciplined people on the planet. Not because we worship fitness. Not because we’re trying to impress anyone. But because stewardship is commanded. Your body is not a prop. It’s not “yours to do whatever with.” It’s a living offering. A tool. A temple. A testimony. (1 Cor 6:19–20) And discipline isn’t “extra credit.” It’s biblical. Paul literally says he disciplines his body and keeps it under control. (1 Cor 9:27) We’re told to train—and yes, physical training has value. (1 Tim 4:7–8) So let me say this plainly: If food controls you, something is out of order. If cravings lead you, you’re not leading. If you’re always “starting Monday,” you’re not lacking information—you’re lacking structure. And before anyone says, “But God cares more about the heart” … Correct. And He expects the body to follow. This isn’t about vanity. It’s about authority. A body ruled by appetite cannot be fully surrendered. 3 simple lines in the sand (start today): 1. Protein first (break the sugar cycle before it starts). 2. Move daily (even if it’s a walk—obedience over intensity). 3. Remove the trigger foods you “can’t moderate.” (If it triggers you, it owns you.) If you’re ready to stop making excuses and start building habits that honor God— Subscribe so you don’t miss Food for Faith Friday + weekly training Below is a "starter checklist"