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

If you’ve ever stepped on the scale after a week of “doing everything right” and thought, What is happening? — you’re not crazy. The scale is one tool… but it’s a limited tool. And first, we need to bust the myth that keeps people confused: Myth: “Muscle weighs more than fat.” Truth: 1 pound of muscle weighs the same as 1 pound of fat. A pound is a pound. The real difference is density. Muscle is denser than fat, which means pound-for-pound it takes up less space. That’s why two people can weigh the same and look completely different — and why you can “not lose weight” but still get noticeably leaner. What the Scale Actually Measures (and What It Doesn’t) Your scale measures total body mass. It does not tell you how much of that mass is: - fat - muscle - water - glycogen (stored carbs) - inflammation - food volume in your digestive tract So the scale can go up because: - you slept poorly - you’re under stress (hello cortisol + water retention) - you ate more sodium - you trained hard (muscle inflammation + fluid shifts) - hormones are shifting - you’re constipated or simply holding more food volume None of those automatically mean “you gained fat.” Why “Weight Loss” Can Make You Worse Off Most people think progress = scale down. So they: - cut calories harder - do more cardio - skip resistance training - under-eat protein The scale may drop quickly at first — but here’s the problem: If you lose weight fast, a meaningful chunk often comes from water + muscle, not fat. And losing muscle is a big deal because muscle is not just “for looks.” Muscle is metabolic armor. It helps with: - resting metabolic rate (burning more energy at baseline) - glucose disposal and insulin sensitivity - resilience as you age - strength, stability, joint support - recovery and stress tolerance So if the scale says you’re lighter, but you’re losing muscle, you may end up: - softer-looking at a lower weight - more fatigued - weaker in workouts - stalled with fat loss later - regaining weight more easily

For decades we have been told these “vegetable” oils were safe, even “healthy.” But research shows that they are anything but! The Omega 6 fatty acids in seed oils are drivers of inflammation, insulin resistance and even cancer.

If it feels like everyone is dealing with gut issues right now… you’re not imagining it. Across our Bedrock clients, the patterns are loud and consistent: - bloating that shows up out of nowhere - reflux that “randomly” flares - constipation (or the opposite) that becomes normal - food reactions that change week to week - fatigue, anxiety, skin issues, headaches, joint pain… with “normal” tests And that’s the most frustrating part: people are suffering, but standard workups often come back as “fine.” Here’s the truth from the trenches: gut dysfunction is common long before gut disease is diagnosable. The body can be struggling for months or years while labs stay within “normal” ranges. Why gut issues are exploding right now In most cases, it’s not one cause. It’s a pile-up. These are the top drivers I see repeatedly: 1) Ultra-processed food exposure Even people who “eat pretty healthy” are often getting hit with hidden emulsifiers, additives, refined oils, artificial sweeteners, and low-fiber convenience foods. That combination can: - reduce microbial diversity - increase gut irritation and cravings - destabilize blood sugar - keep inflammation simmering 2) Chronic stress and a dysregulated nervous system Your gut is not just a digestive tube. It’s a nervous system organ. When stress is chronic: - motility slows (constipation, bloating, SIBO-type patterns) - stomach acid and enzyme output can drop - the gut lining becomes more reactive - symptoms become “random” because your nervous system is the amplifier 3) Medications and modern exposures This is not judgment—this is reality. Common meds can change the terrain: - acid blockers - NSAIDs - repeated antibiotics - hormonal birth control - even certain sleep/anxiety meds Add in environmental exposures and it’s a lot for the gut barrier and microbiome to carry. 4) Sleep disruption and circadian chaos Late nights, artificial light, inconsistent routines, “revenge bedtime,” and caffeine loops don’t just affect energy.

The “Moderation” Myth (and why it keeps people stuck) “Everything in moderation” sounds wise… until you realize moderation isn’t a measurement. It’s a mood. For some people, moderation is: • one cookie a month For others, it’s: • “just a little” every day …and that’s how you stay inflamed, craving, and confused about why nothing changes. 1) Moderation is NOT standardized If you can’t define it, you can’t follow it. Most people don’t fail because they’re weak— they fail because the rule is vague. Bedrock truth: clarity creates consistency. 2) “Moderation” doesn’t work for addictions or intolerances We don’t tell an alcoholic to “drink responsibly.” We tell them to abstain—because the trigger isn’t neutral. Food is not all the same. Some foods are real nourishment. Some “food-like products” are engineered to hijack appetite, dopamine, and blood sugar. For many people: ✅ Zero is peaceful ❌ Some is mental warfare 3) The grey zone keeps you sick enough to suffer, but not enough to change A little bit of the wrong thing—daily—can keep: • insulin elevated • hunger louder • cravings constant • inflammation simmering • energy unstable You don’t heal a broken system by injuring it “just a little.” Bedrock approach If a food creates a cascade (cravings, binges, blood sugar spikes, joint pain, anxiety, fatigue)… don’t negotiate with it. Remove it. Reset. Rebuild. Then reintroduce with data and discernment—if it’s even worth it. Question: What’s ONE thing you’ve tried to “moderate” that actually does better at ZERO? Drop it below 👇 If this resonates with you, the Bedrock Nutrition 35 day Reboot is a great place to start! Click here for more information: https://www.skool.com/bedrock-nation-8489/the-bedrock-reboot-course?p=1a9cf83a