Most people think the news affects their thoughts. In reality, it affects their nervous system first. Your body doesn’t register headlines as neutral information. It registers them as potential threat—especially when they’re framed around danger, conflict, outrage, or urgency (which most are). The Biology Behind the Reaction… When you watch or read the news, your brain’s threat center (the amygdala) scans for risk. If it detects uncertainty or danger—even abstract danger—it signals the body to prepare. That preparation looks like: - Increased cortisol and adrenaline - Faster heart rate - Shallow or held breathing - Muscle tension (jaw, shoulders, hips) - Heightened alertness and vigilance This is the same response your body would have if something were happening to you, even when it isn’t. Why the News Can Feel So Draining… The nervous system isn’t designed for constant threat exposure without resolution. Unlike real danger—where there’s an action, an escape, or an end—news cycles keep the body activated without relief. Over time, this can lead to: - Fatigue that doesn’t match your physical output - Irritability or emotional reactivity - Trouble sleeping or staying asleep - Brain fog and reduced focus - Digestive issues and immune suppression You may feel “informed,” but your body feels like it’s been on standby all day. Why It’s So Hard to Stop Watching… News consumption can become compulsive—not because you like it, but because your brain is trying to regain control. Stress creates discomfort.Discomfort creates the urge for more information.More information increases stress. That loop isn’t a character flaw. It’s how a survival system works when it senses uncertainty. The Impact Is Stronger for Some Nervous Systems… If you’ve experienced trauma, chronic stress, caregiving fatigue, or long-term responsibility, your baseline alert level may already be elevated. News exposure can push your system from alert into overstimulated very quickly. That doesn’t mean you’re weak. It means your system is already carrying a lot.

Walk into any mattress store, scroll Instagram for five seconds, or breathe near a sleep-related hashtag… and suddenly you’re drowning in cooling beds, cooling toppers, cooling pads, cooling pillows — basically everything short of a refrigerated blanket. Eight Sleep, Sleepme (ChiliPad/OOLER), Tempur-Pedic — they’re all pushing “active cooling.”GhostBed, Viscosoft, Alwyn Home — they’ve got the passive cooling game on lock. The rise of voices like Matt Walker, Andrew Huberman, Peter Attia, etc. has taken the research mainstream. Now everyone knows: Temperature isn’t a luxury — it’s a core part of sleep quality. Companies know that, too. Eight Sleep literally markets that Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg use their products, as if owning the same bed as a tech billionaire will magically fix your REM cycles. So the real question is… Do cooling mattresses actually work or are we getting seduced by fancy tech and solid marketing?

Ok REAL TALK. When was the last time some of you changed your mattress??? Its bananas at how long people keep these, but then complain of poor sleep and bad backs! the studies say ever 7 years is the golden rule!!!

PLEASE READ AND COMPLETE! If you’re new here, welcome to the Vybrant family! 🎉 This isn’t your typical social media group. We’re not here to scroll, compare, or check out — we’re here to tune in. This space is about connection — with your body, your mind, your habits, and with others who are walking the same path toward better sleep, deeper energy, and calmer days. We slow down here. We learn here. We grow here — together. 🧭 Your New Member Checklist 1️⃣ Introduce Yourself Drop a post or comment below and tell us: - Where you’re from 🌍 - What brings you joy or lights you up 🔥 - What you hope to gain from being here 💫 2️⃣ Explore “The 30 Day Sleep Challenge ” Head to the Classroom section and go through the 30 day sleep challenge to begin and understand what’s going on. I have included an intro video in there. It’s packed with foundational info to help you understand how we do things differently — and how to get the most out of your experience here. 3️⃣ Check the Pinned Posts You’ll find upcoming events, live sessions, and community updates there. Jump into a live event if you can — it’s where transformation really starts. I teach it weekly 4️⃣Lastly: comment on 3 other peoples posts. I want to keep the energy up in here, and we only can do that by supporting one another! Together, we’re building something special — a space for support, encouragement, and accountability on your path to better rest and a brighter life. I’m so glad you’re here. Let’s make this the most Vybrant chapter of your life yet. ✨ — Josh P.S… also this is truffle, our unofficial mascot. He is with us in spirirt