Most changes don’t announce themselves loudly. They show up as small signals.

In this episode, I reflect on a week where different threads started to align: a shift on the scale, changes in digestion, adjustments in training, the mental noise of politics, and—unexpectedly—the decision to replace my wallet.

On the surface, these things seem unrelated. Look closer, and a pattern emerges.

This is not an episode about optimization or life hacks. It’s about paying attention—how the body gives feedback before it breaks, how systems signal overload, and how small, intentional decisions reduce friction in daily life.

From resistance training and recovery, to information intake, to the story behind choosing an Ekster wallet, this episode is a reminder that progress often begins quietly.

If you’re in midlife, balancing ambition with sustainability, this one is about learning to listen before you’re forced to.

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