The episode emphasizes that energy is a precious, limited resource that must be managed consciously.

By understanding the interplay of emotions, personality, attachment styles, societal influences, and adopting mindful practices like HALT, SIFT, and Ho’oponopono, individuals can reclaim their energy to live more intentional and resilient lives. And here's my Book Shelf, the resources that inform what I share with you, that way you too can be acitizen scientist, learn about yourself and your community, and understand how to navigate the inertia we’re working to dampen, and adjust course on our ideology and ignorance.

These books informed this episode:

Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl

Zero Limits by Joe Vitale and Ihaleakala Hew Len

Why You Are Who You Are by Mark Leary and The Great Courses

Addiction as an Attachment Disorder by Philip J. Flores

The Power of Attachment by Diane Poole Heller, PhD and Peter A. Levine

Anxiety in Relationship by Melanie White

Anxiety in Relationship by Theresa Miller

Platonic by Marisa G. Franco, PhD

Terror, Love and Brainwashing by Alexandra Stein

Polysecure by Jessica Fern

Understanding the Mysteries of Human Behavior by Mark Leary and The Great Courses

Push Back: Assert Yourself in Relationships by Monica Johnson and The Great Courses

Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman

Science and Human Behavior by B. F. Skinner

How to Train Your Mind by Chris Bailey

Neuroscience: Understanding Emotions, Resilience, and Intelligence by John Feisel

Memories, Dreams, Reflections by Carl G. Jung

Happy Listening!

- MJ