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Takeaways

• Breathing through the nose releases nitric oxide, improving oxygen exchange.
• Mouth breathing can lead to health issues like sleep apnea and heart disease.
• Periodontal disease affects nearly half of the US population, often without symptoms.
• Bacteria from the mouth can enter the bloodstream and impact heart health.
• Inflammation is a key factor in many chronic diseases, including Alzheimer's.
• Oral hygiene practices like tongue scraping and water flossing are essential.
• Regular dental check-ups are crucial for preventing periodontal disease.
• Mouth taping can improve sleep quality by promoting nasal breathing.
• The microbiome of the mouth is as important as that of the gut.
• Maintaining a balanced oral environment can prevent systemic health issues. Invest in a high-quality toothbrush for effective cleaning.
• Proper brushing technique is essential for oral health.
• The mouth serves as a gateway to overall health.
• Jaw alignment affects the entire body, including the spine.
• Breathing through the nose is crucial for jaw development.
• Mouth breathing can lead to dental issues and TMJ.
• Holistic health considers the interconnectedness of body systems.
• TMJ can cause migraines and other symptoms.
• Muscle tension in the jaw can lead to chronic pain.
• Early intervention in dental health can prevent future issues. Wisdom teeth can be retained if they are not causing harm.
• Infrared imaging is a valuable tool for detecting cavities.
• Cavities are infections that can spread to other teeth.
• Removing wisdom teeth can prevent future dental issues.
• Gum health is crucial for aesthetic dentistry.
• Veneers can significantly improve the appearance of teeth.
• Aesthetic procedures should consider the overall gum line.
• Dental choices should be made with long-term care in mind.
• Modern dental materials can enhance the durability and appearance of restorations.
• Consulting with a trusted dentist is essential for making informed decisions.

Sound Bites

• "Breathing through the nose releases nitric oxide."
• "Mouth breathing can lead to health issues."
• "Bacteria from the mouth can enter the bloodstream."
• "Inflammation is a key factor in many chronic diseases."
• "Maintaining a balanced oral environment is key."
• "The microbiome of the mouth is crucial for health."
• "Tongue scraping is essential for oral hygiene."
• "Mouth taping can improve sleep quality."
• "Regular dental check-ups are crucial."
• "Invest in a really good toothbrush."
• "Your teeth are going through a car wash."
• "The mouth is the entryway to our overall system."
• "I want to treat my mouth with respect."
• "Everything is linked."
• "Most pain in the body is coming from muscle issues."

Chapters

00:00The Connection Between Oral Health and Overall Health

12:06Breath, Sleep, and Heart Health

22:09The Microbiome of the Mouth and Its Impact

38:24Practical Tips for Optimal Oral Hygiene

39:51The Importance of Proper Oral Hygiene

45:09Understanding the Mouth as a Gateway to Health

47:30The Connection Between Jaw Health and Overall Wellbeing

56:35The Impact of Breathing on Jaw and Dental Health

01:05:00The Interconnectedness of Body Systems and Holistic Health

Toxic places, toxic relationships, I am committed to letting them go.

Michael Trainer (00:01.292)

Welcome to peak mind. your host Michael trainer. And today I want to talk about relational dynamics and the balance that is necessitated in our relating. And for me, you know, I studied years ago with the traditional healer in Sri Lanka, and he said to me that health is the heart rhythm. It's the, it's the rhythm of the heart and

That became so poignantly clear to me when I thought about being in utero and the fact that for nine months, the thing that defines our reality in the darkness of the womb is the beating of the heart. And we all share this heartbeat, right? From birth till death, there is a miracle which is the beating of our hearts.

And that heart is always in relationship with the world. If we get anxious, it beats faster. When we calm, it beats slower. It's the rhythm section. It's the rhythm section for our life's music. And the people that we meet bring in the other instruments. They're like the, you know, the guitar, they're the piano. And when we're in harmony,

The sound is beautiful. But if we don't take care of the heart and the rhythm of the heart, if we're not mindful of it, we lose our way, we lose our balance and we get out of tune. And one thing that was hugely clarifying for me was I realized actually, you know, society tells you you're an introvert or you're an extrovert. And I found that I was both.

I absolutely need to be alone and recharge and I absolutely need to be social and get energized from being around nutritious people. And then I learned that there's something called an Ambervert which is both an introvert and an extrovert and one enables the other. And it was so clear to me this weekend when I was at a conference and meeting with people and around new energies and stimuli.

Michael Trainer (02:29.524)

and quote unquote networking, but really just connecting with people, but new people. And for 12 hours a day, today I was actually meant to fly. And I was like, you know what? No, I can't. I need to just be at home and ground. I need to go to the water. I need to find my center. I need to tune my instrument. I need to get back in rhythm with my heart. So that when I get back out with people, I am in an amazing way.

And I think when we don't take care of our instrument, we don't take care of our heart, we don't pay attention to those signals, that's when we get out of balance. And in Sri Lanka, where I live with this healer that I had the great fortune of studying with, when someone got profoundly out of balance, it was actually the role of the community from sunset to sunrise to richly recreate through this elaborate and beautiful ritual.

their shared cosmological worldview and elaborate fire dancing, flower offerings, dance, drama. The person was placed in the center and it all rotated around them. And slowly the collective brought them back into the rhythm of the community, back into the rhythm of the collective heartbeat. And in that is health.

because we are inextricably linked. And we live in a fallacy that we are kind of islands on a hill, we are individuals. And while there are beautiful aspects to our individuality, there's also a biological imperative. are connected, we are interdependent. And so to tune yourself into the collective heartbeat,

but also to know when to withdraw when you need to do your own tuning so that you can play beautifully with others. This dance I think is not often talked about, but is so important. And so for my ambroverts out there, for those that both are introverts and extroverts, I think it's so beautiful to recognize where the bridges are and to be in the listening for your bridge.

Michael Trainer (04:54.526)

and to find the way to stay in the rhythm, your rhythm. And for me, it's knowing when I'm getting a little too much noise and I need to return the signal. And today was an exact exemplification of that. I canceled the flight, I stayed home, I got a nap in, I got a workout in, I went to Barton Springs and went in the water. And that combination served me. I'm now...

My cup is more full, I'm gonna get an early night's sleep. Tomorrow I'll be ready to get back in the world. So do the things, my friends, that keep you in your center so that you can connect beautifully to others when you are out in the world. But know also when you need to retreat to take care of yourself. Sending so much love, I'll talk to you tomorrow.

Takeaways

• Focus on who you get to be in social settings.
• Move with intention but without expectation.
• Stay in your own energy and presence.
• Acknowledge others authentically for who they are.
• Avoid being swayed by the currents of the situation.
• Recognize the beauty in others' presence.
• Engage in conversations that evoke genuine connection.
• Share your truth and stay true to your values.
• The power of acknowledgment can build strong relationships.
• Sending love and positivity enhances connections.

Sound Bites

• "Who do we get to be?"

Chapters

00:00Reflections on Connection and Presence

02:53The Power of Authentic Acknowledgment

Welcome to peak mind. I'm your host Michael trainer. And today's episode is going to be a short but powerful one. And it is the message to show up and stay in the fight even when you don't feel like it. And I'm using fight here metaphorically. But tonight I got home 10 o'clock.

after a 12 hour day with a massive amount of socializing, what would traditionally be called networking, et cetera. And I am exhausted, like feet ache, brain done, et cetera. And I committed to do a podcast every day. And so I thought what more better topic.

Because through the course of today, there were probably five or six times I felt like going home. And it was tempting. I wanted to come home. I wanted to sit on the sofa, turn on Netflix, and just zone out. And not that there would have been anything wrong with that, but I had so many epic connections that I would not have made had I listened to my initial impulse to go home.

And I share that because I think many of us face moments where we are, we want to just give in. We want to listen to the call of our comfort. And sometimes that is appropriate, but I would argue that if you can find a way to grab a brief window of respite. So for me, instead of going home, I went outside.

put my feet on the grass and I absorbed the sun and I let myself rest. I calmed my nervous system. And taking that brief rest was enough for me to get back in the game. Back in the fight, so to speak. And I'm so glad I did because I wound up having an epic 12 plus hour day connecting to incredible humans, likely some future business partners, future friends that I would not have made had I

Michael Trainer (02:26.09)

Listen to that inner call to go home that introvert aspect of me that that calls for me to to retreat now there are definitely times days where Recharging is called for so this is not to say never rest There are days. I just spend as an ambervert alone to recharge. I go to the Barton Springs or I go to the ocean I take time to

tend to myself, to honor myself and to be in silence. And those are beautiful times. But today was a day of connection, a day of getting out there, meeting people, a conference surrounded by people I respect, peers, people who have shared a line interests. And oftentimes those environments can be overwhelming. But when we take the time

and practice the tools of re-centering ourselves, we can get back in to the context of connection. And in this world starved for human connection, it's an incredibly powerful act to not go for the proximate connection we can find in our telephone, and instead to stay in the act of meeting new people and finding shared resonance, which I did time and time again.

And when you do that, you also build momentum. the world providence comes up to greet you and more people will come up to you and conversations will get easier and you'll uncover uncommon common ground. And that's what happens when we stay in the commitment to that music that wants to live in the space between us and other people. And so my friends, today's a short but sweet episode to share. Stay in the song.

Stay in the song, stay committed to the music because you never know the beautiful harmony that will come to live on the other side of your commitment.

Takeaways

• Today marks the anniversary of my father's death.
• He was a stand for joy and forgiveness.
• I carry his ashes with me to sacred places.
• His life was dedicated to family and service.
• Death brings us face to face with our own mortality.
• Those who go before us illuminate the darkness.
• Confronting death offers opportunities for rebirth.
• Time is precious and should not be taken for granted.
• Family, education, and travel are my true north.
• Love is all there truly is.

Sound Bites

• "How do we say goodbye?"

Chapters

00:00A Personal Tribute: Remembering My Father

04:11Reflections on Legacy and Mortality

08:51Lessons in Love and Family Values

Takeaways

• Keep going on the dreams that you hold close to your hearts.
• Resistance can often hinder our progress, but perseverance is key.
• Creating a relational bucket list can enhance your life experiences.
• It's important to share adventures with people you love.
• Writing down your goals can help manifest them into reality.
• Accountability partners can help you achieve your dreams.
• Consider the experiences you want to have at different life stages.
• Don't let dreams just live on your vision board; make them real.
• Seize each moment and season of life with intention.
• Creating meaningful connections is essential for a fulfilling life.

Sound Bites

• "Create a relational bucket list."

Chapters

00:00The Journey of Writing and Overcoming Resistance

02:55Creating a Relational Bucket List

Takeaways

• Tuning your own instrument is essential for healthy relationships.
• Self-care practices help maintain emotional balance.
• Walking and being in nature are effective tuning practices.
• Finding personal tools for re-centering is crucial.
• Authentic relationships provide support during tough times.
• Loneliness is a significant issue in modern society.
• Having a few trusted friends is invaluable for emotional health.
• Direct communication in friendships fosters deeper connections.
• It's important to choose relationships wisely.
• Regularly revisiting your tuning practices can enhance well-being.

Sound Bites

• "Tuning your own instrument first."

Chapters

00:00Tuning Your Instrument: The Core Principle

02:51Finding Your Practices and Tools

06:06Building Authentic Relationships

Takeaways

• What are you optimizing for in life?
• Many live by societal programming expectations.
• Eulogy goals focus on authentic living.
• Quality experiences with loved ones are priceless.
• Partnership is a core focus for fulfillment.
• Choosing the right environment impacts relationships.
• Living with the idea of imminent death can inspire action.
• Investing in health is crucial for long-term well-being.
• To attract a partner, embody the qualities you seek.
• Self-reflection is key to aligning actions with values.

Sound Bites

• "What are your values?"

Chapters

00:00What Are You Optimizing For?

03:04Eulogy Goals vs. Resume Goals

06:00The Journey Towards Partnership

Takeaways

• All of life exists beyond our comfort zone.
• Travel can confront fears and lead to personal growth.
• Modern life often contradicts health and wellbeing.
• Moments of grief can catalyze individuation processes.
• Rites of passage are lacking in contemporary culture.
• Creating personal rituals can help mark life transitions.
• Finding home can be about connection, not just location.
• Nature and community are vital for personal fulfillment.
• Courage is essential for stepping into the unknown.
• Embracing discomfort can lead to beautiful opportunities.

Sound Bites

• "All of life exists beyond our comfort zone."

Chapters

00:00Embracing the Unknown: The Journey Beyond Comfort Zones

03:07The Power of Travel and Transformation

05:53Rituals of Individuation and Life Transitions