Ep 128. Every day we’re flooded with information, decisions, patterns — the familiar and the ever-changing. As human beings our brains are wired to seek efficiency. We rely on our mental filters to process what’s known and ignore what’s novel, because novelty demands more energy.
But this very wiring can make us vulnerable: when the environment shifts, when predators (literal or social) hide behind camouflage, our pattern-seeking mind can be tricked.
True resilience comes when we learn not just to rely on the familiar, but to build self-regulation skills that let us step into flow, manage the extremes, and navigate both safety and disruption.
Your mind isn’t only running algorithms of habit and assumption — you can shape the “biological software” by training your nervous system, managing novelty with ease, and turning your body’s built-in survival systems into assets instead of blind spots.
If you’re ready to break free from autopilot, reclaim your intuition, and walk the line between order and chaos with purpose — you’re in the right place.
Take care and walk well.

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Ep. 127. Every day, we face choices — some small and forgettable, others powerful enough to change our health, our relationships, our careers, and sometimes even our lives. We all want to make the right decisions… the ones that keep us safe, grounded, and aligned with who we want to be.

And yet, during stress — especially sudden stress — our thinking brain often shuts down. We try to reason, analyze, and “stay calm,” but the brain’s survival system takes over. The lower brain reacts faster than logic can think. This is where we see fight, flight, freeze, fawn, or shutdown responses take the wheel.

This isn’t failure.
It’s biology.

The good news is that your body already contains built-in self-regulation programs — evolutionary survival skills passed down by our ancestors. And even better, we can train these self-regulation skills so they become automatic. With practice and repetition, these responses become quick, natural, and dependable — even in high-pressure moments.

When we learn to regulate our nervous system, we make clearer decisions, we stay present instead of overwhelmed, and we build habits that create real confidence — not just the appearance of it.

This is what allows us to live intentionally, move with purpose, and choose who we are becoming.

Take care — and walk well.

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intro outro music for episodes 1 through 111 done by Jonathan Dominguez Rogue musician. He can be found on youtube at Lazyman2303.

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Ep. 126 The subconscious mind. It’s mysterious, dark, powerful – yet largely hidden beneath the surface. In psychodynamic therapy, the goal was to make the unconscious conscious. Think of the classic iceberg metaphor: the visible tip above water is the conscious mind, while the vast bulk beneath the surface is the subconscious. That hidden iceberg under deep, dark waters hints at enormous power.
But here’s the truth: the subconscious mind isn’t only ominous—it’s a game-changer. It can elevate your performance in any skill. It can shift how your body responds—not unlike the visceral reaction you feel when you look over the edge of a tall building. That physical, electric “something happening” effect shows just how real the subconscious is.
And even more: we can speak directly to that hidden part of the mind. Through suggestion framed in the immediate moment rather than the distant future, we can trigger measurable improvement—whether it’s skill mastery or body healing. In other words: when you engage the subconscious right now, you activate what you thought was hidden—and watch transformation happen.

Why this matters:

• Because 95% of our mental processes live below the surface—and that’s where true change gets made.
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• Because when you tap into that powerful under-water iceberg of your mind, you don’t just think differently—you respond differently, physically and mentally.
• Because framing suggestions in the “now” triggers direct subconscious shifts, bypassing resistance and giving you real results.
  If you’re ready to explore how the subconscious mind can help you perform better, heal faster, or unlock a new level of being—this is your entry point. Take care and walk well.

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intro outro music for episodes 1 through 111 done by Jonathan Dominguez Rogue musician. He can be found on youtube at Lazyman2303.

New musical intro and outro music created by Ed Fernandez guitarist extraordinaire. To get in contact with Ed please send me an email at runningmangetskillsproject@gmail.com and I will forward him the contact.

Donations are not expected but most certainly appreciated. Any funds will go toward further development of the podcast for equipment as we we grow the podcast. Many thanks in advance.

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