by Stephan Neff | Jun 22, 2024 | Be Curious, Be Unstoppable, Create Habits, Emotional Intelligence, Find Purpose, Maintain Relationships, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Resilience, Sobriety
Pause, Reflect, Decide: The Middle-Aged Man’s Guide to Choosing Right Reflecting on the dissolution of my 27-year marriage, I’m struck by how betrayal can take many forms beyond the obvious. Betrayal isn’t just about infidelity; it’s about...
by Stephan Neff | Jun 21, 2024 | Active Lifestyle, Be Curious, Be Unstoppable, Breath Work, Create Habits, Emotional Intelligence, Find Purpose, Hydration, Learn, Maintain Relationships, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Nutrition, Regular Health Checks, Resilience, Sleep, Sobriety, Stress Reduction, Weight Loss
Imagine a tiny switch inside your body that decides when your cells should grow, divide, and use energy. This switch is called mTOR, short for mechanistic Target of Rapamycin. It plays a crucial role in how our cells function, and understanding it can help us manage...
by Stephan Neff | Jun 20, 2024 | Mental Health, Nutrition, Sobriety, Weight Loss
Known as the microbiome, your gut is home to millions of bacteria and other microbes—both good and bad—that can influence your health in numerous ways. The key lies in balancing the ratio of good to bad bacteria within the gut microbiome. According to a 2019 review in...
by Stephan Neff | Jun 20, 2024 | Be Curious, Be Unstoppable, Create Habits, Emotional Intelligence, Find Purpose, Learn, Mental Health, Sobriety, Weight Loss
For years, the inner critic had been a constant companion, whispering doubts and fostering insecurities. The journey to quiet this relentless voice and show me true self-love and self-compassion was neither quick nor easy, but it was transformative. I want to share...
by Stephan Neff | Jun 14, 2024 | Active Lifestyle, Be Unstoppable, Create Habits, Find Purpose, Learn, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Resilience, Sleep, Stress Reduction, Weight Loss
Cliche or core to recharging your life? Over the last week, I have suffered from cabin fever a few times. I am blessed to live close to the majestic Redwood Forest in Rotorua, New Zealand. Do I ever take advantage of that? Yeah, right. Therefore, I consciously walked...
by Stephan Neff | Jun 13, 2024 | Be Unstoppable, Emotional Intelligence, Find Purpose, Maintain Relationships, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Resilience, Stress Reduction
Going through a divorce and other life challenges, I was keeping to myself over recent months. Not to isolate but rather to heal. I am slowly coming out of this phase and have rekindled friendships and met old acquaintances. To my big surprise – virtually...
by Stephan Neff | Jun 4, 2024 | Active Lifestyle, Be Unstoppable, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Stress Reduction, Weight Loss
In today’s fast-paced world, middle-aged individuals often juggle multiple responsibilities, from demanding careers to family obligations. Amidst the hustle and bustle, maintaining a balanced diet and good health can become challenging. Stress, long working hours, and...
by Stephan Neff | Jun 1, 2024 | Be Curious, Be Unstoppable, Create Habits, Emotional Intelligence, Learn, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Resilience, Stress Reduction
Burnout is a systemic collapse that impacts every aspect of your life, extending far beyond your 9-to-5 routine. It’s not just a byproduct of work stress; burnout is multidimensional. It affects your finances, emotional well-being, and physical health....
by Stephan Neff | Jun 1, 2024 | Be Curious, Be Unstoppable, Create Habits, Emotional Intelligence, Learn, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Resilience, Stress Reduction
This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents either are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental. 😉 In the heart of a bustling...
by Stephan Neff | Jun 1, 2024 | Mental Health, Nutrition, Sleep
Hello, everyone! Today, I want to talk about something that’s absolutely vital for our health and well-being, especially as we navigate the busy demands of middle age: essential amino acids. These building blocks of protein are crucial for maintaining muscle mass,...
