by Stephan Neff | Jun 1, 2024 | Be Curious, Be Unstoppable, Create Habits, Learn, Mindfulness, Resilience, Sobriety, Weight Loss
In today’s fast-paced world, taking care of our mental health is more important than ever. Feeling like life’s throwing you more curveballs than you can handle lately? It happens, trust me. But here’s a simple, down-to-earth way to hit back and...
by Stephan Neff | May 29, 2024 | Active Lifestyle, Learn, Mental Health, Nutrition
When you’re exposed to sunlight, ultraviolet (UV) rays activate vitamin D production in your skin. This essential fat-soluble vitamin helps you store calcium and phosphorus for strong bones, reduces inflammation, fights infections, and boosts mood. So, how much...
by Stephan Neff | May 29, 2024 | Active Lifestyle, Learn, Nutrition, Weight Loss
Protein consists of amino acids essential for critical processes such as immune function, neurotransmitter and hormone synthesis, and muscle growth. Increasing protein intake can enhance health by promoting satiety, improving body composition, and preventing muscle...
by Stephan Neff | May 29, 2024 | Learn, Mental Health, Nutrition, Stress Reduction
Ever feel overwhelmed by juggling mental stress, physical exhaustion, and emotional highs and lows, only to find you’re dropping all the balls? What if I told you there’s a powerful connection within your body that can help balance it all? This powerhouse...
by Stephan Neff | May 28, 2024 | Active Lifestyle, Learn, Mental Health, Sleep, Stress Reduction, Weight Loss
Why you are not too old for strength training! As we journey through life, navigating the demands of work, family, and personal growth, it’s easy to overlook one of the most important aspects of our well-being: our physical strength. Middle age is often...
by Stephan Neff | May 28, 2024 | Breath Work, Learn, Mental Health, Sobriety, Stress Reduction, Weight Loss
The Power of Breathing is increasingly recognized by Western Medicine. Breathwork, once relegated to alternative healing practices, is gaining recognition within Western medicine for its profound effects on physical and mental health. Research and clinical studies...
by Stephan Neff | May 13, 2024 | Active Lifestyle, Learn, Mental Health, Nutrition, Sleep, Sobriety, Stress Reduction, Weight Loss
I am a Failure! Today, I weigh 127.5 kg and am 188 cm tall. My BMI is 36.1, which puts me into Obese Class 2. My immediate reaction is that of disgust. What a fat excuse of a man am I? On the wrong side of 50, out of shape, a disgrace. Like many others, I...
by Stephan Neff | May 13, 2024 | Hydration, Learn, Mental Health, Nutrition, Sobriety, Stress Reduction, Weight Loss
When we talk about alcohol, we are really describing the effects of ethanol, a small molecule that has such a powerful impact on our bodies. The chemical formula for ethanol has only two carbon atoms, six hydrogen atoms, and one oxygen atom. It is a tiny powerhouse...
by Stephan Neff | May 13, 2024 | Learn, Mental Health, Stress Reduction
For the last 20 years, I have taught doctors and nurses advanced life support skills. This is adult teaching at its finest. Remember, all the course participants have come a long way to be in the professional situation they are in right now. In general terms, they...
by Stephan Neff | Dec 26, 2023 | Learn, Mental Health, Sobriety
Recovery is neither rare nor random—with the right kind of support, it can even be expected.Having gone through superb rehab and appropriate aftercare, I have to agree 100%.But what is the right kind of support? How can you find the answer to this question?Welcome to...
