Stress gets an awfully bad rap. But where did this concept even come from and could it be used for our benefit? In this episode, we explore:

• The origins of stress and its many forms
• Our adaptive stress response
• The concept of “hormesis”, or using stress to make us stronger
• Our favorite herbs to elicit a positive hormetic response
• Our personal experiences in making stress work for us

Show Notes:

• How to Enhance Performance & Learning by Applying a Growth Mindset, Andrew Huberman Podcast
• Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers, Robert Sapolsky
• Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, & Stress Relief, David Winston and Steven Maimes
• Mountain Rose Herbs affiliate link for adaptogens & bitter nervines

Welcome to our very first episode! Wu Wei, or the art of doing nothing, is a concept that has impacted our lives in every way. From business, to relationships, sports and spiritual growth - Wu Wei has totally transformed how we perceive and address challenges. It is our greatest teacher and we are stoked to share it with you!

In this episode we talk about:

-What is Wu Wei and how it's deceivingly simple

-How we found it

-Strategies on incorporating it

-A little "get to know us" and how we view the world

Learn a little bit more about us and why we started this podcast.