Welcome to another episode of The Fitfull Futures Explorer. I’m Tom Meyers – osteopath, author of Futurize Yourself and The Futures Effect, and founder of The Reaset Approach.

Whether you’re a healthcare pro, on your own healing path, or just curious about how our bodies tick, you’re in for a treat.

Today, I’m diving into some fresh insights from my latest article: “Freeze or Flop: Rethinking the Terminology and Sequence of the Stress Response.” You’ve probably heard of the ‘fight, flight, or freeze’ response, right? Well, it turns out that’s just scratching the surface. We’ll chat about how adding ‘fright’ and ‘flop’ to the mix (thanks to Kozlowska et al., 2015) gives us a clearer picture of how we react under stress.

Why You’ll Love This Episode:

• Break down the myths around stress responses
• Get new ideas that might just change how you think about health
• Super helpful whether you’re caring for patients, yourself, or loved ones

Read the full article here

Futurize Yourself and The Futures Effect – because the future starts now!

Final Thoughts:

Just by tuning in, you’re taking a step toward a more future-focused view of health. So hit play, kick back, and let’s explore together. Your future self will thank you for it!

Welcome to another episode of The Fitfull Futures Explorer. I’m Tom Meyers – osteopath, author of Futurize Yourself and The Futures Effect, and founder of The Reaset Approach.

Whether you’re a healthcare professional, someone on a personal healing journey, or simply curious about how the body truly works – this episode is for you. If you’re ready to understand health beyond symptoms and want to glimpse what the future of care might look like, you’re in the right place.

Today, I’m sharing insights from my latest article:  “Making Regulation Explicit in Osteopathic Thinking – and Beyond.” It’s more than a shift in clinical reasoning – it’s an invitation to explore how stress and dysregulation affect us all, and why regulation is emerging as the foundation of healing.

This episode offers powerful ideas that can reshape how you think about health – whether for your patients, yourself, or your loved ones. Just by tuning in, you’re already taking a step toward a more forward-thinking approach to care.

We’ll explore why regulation must stand alongside structure and function, and how A.T. Still’s original philosophy hinted at this very evolution. In a world where symptoms often appear without injury, staying anchored in old models could mean missing a vital opportunity.

So don’t miss out – this episode might just change how you view the body, stress, and healing.

Curious to learn more? Then sit back, take a deep breath, and join me for this AI Deep Dive. And if you’d like to explore the full article, click ⁠HERE

And for those who listen until the end – there’s a little something extra ;-)

P.S. Clarification from the Deep Dive

As this episode was created using NotebookLM, a few nuances may have been simplified, and there are two clarification errors I need to point out:

1. Dysautonomia (10:55)

   In the episode, dysautonomia is discussed in the conventional sense – as a dysfunction of the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS). However, I want to challenge and expand this definition. Based on clinical experience and systems-thinking, I propose reframing dysautonomia as a dysfunction of the Extended Autonomic Regulatory System (EARS) – which includes the ANS, the Central Autonomic Network (CAN), the neuroendocrine system, and immune-inflammatory regulation. I’ll be publishing an article on this expanded view soon.

2. Inverted Pyramid Metaphor (12:45)

   There was a slip in the metaphor used to describe the clinical hierarchy of Regulation–Structure–Function. When a pyramid is flipped upside down, the tip becomes the base – not the widest part. In this metaphor, regulation sits at the tip (the foundation when inverted), supporting everything else. Structure and function follow above it, like layers building outward and upward. Regulation, though narrow in appearance, is central – it holds the balance point from which everything else can stabilise and emerge.

Thanks for listening with an open mind as these evolving concepts take shape.

Have you ever wondered where we’re heading?

Where all this technology is taking us—emerging seemingly out of nowhere, and reshaping every aspect of our lives at lightning speed?

Does it frighten you as much as it does me? For me, it’s not the technology itself—I actually find it fascinating. What frightens me is that much of today’s innovation isn’t guided by a clear long-term vision, but driven by isolated needs and commercial opportunity.

Hi, I’m Tom Meyers—osteopath and author of Futurize Yourself and The Futures Effect.

In today’s episode, we’ll take an AI deep dive into my article Feeling Lost in Paradise—an exploration of one of the most important questions of our time. A question we’re not asking ourselves… yet everything depends on it.

Curious? Then listen until the end—you’ll hear why.

And if you’d like to read the full article, visit my blog at www.futurizeyourself.com, or find it on my LinkedIn or Medium profiles.

I’d love to hear your answer in the comments.

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This Ai Deep Dive explores the article "Autonomic Asymmetry and Right-Sided Tension Patterns: Implications for Manual Therapy in Stress-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders" written by Osteopath (D.O., MSc.), The Fitfull Futures Explorer, and author of Futurize Yourself and The Futures Effect, Tom Meyers is explored.

His article explores the concept of autonomic asymmetry, with a particular focus on right hemispheric dominance and its potential link to right-sided tension patterns observed in individuals with stress-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Drawing on clinical experience and supported by the Bihemispheric Autonomic Model (BHAM), I propose that this asymmetry—affecting the autonomic nervous system’s predominantly ipsilateral output—may contribute to lateralised somatic dysfunctions that do not always respond to conventional biomechanical treatments. Recognising these patterns may offer a diagnostic advantage for manual therapists by guiding more targeted, autonomically informed interventions. This commentary suggests that, in certain stress-related cases, addressing autonomic imbalance may be essential prior to structural treatment in order to reduce the risk of treatment mismatch.

Read or download the article HERE

www.thereasetapproach.com

In this Ai created Deep Dive, the thought-provoking article "Are You Fitfull for Your Future?"" by osteopath (D.O., MSc.), The Fitfull Futures Explorer, and author of Futurize Yourself and The Futures Effect, Tom Meyers is explored.

In a world of constant change, merely being physically "fit" is insufficient for a thriving existence. The concept of being "fitfull" is introduced, encompassing physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing. It promotes proactively aligning one's internal health with external demands through "eustasis," a state of harmony that allows one to flourish rather than merely survive. To become "fitfull", it is essential to formulate an individualised plan - a "DNA for the future" - that guides decisions toward resilience and growth, using one's health, wellbeing and aspirations to serve as strands, enabling individuals to shape their own narratives, futurize their lives and evolve with purpose. The journey to becoming fitfull is an ongoing process, requiring support and connection with others, allowing people to recognise and embrace their role within the wider society.

Read the article HERE

www.futurizeyourself.com

In this Ai created Deep Dive, the thought-provoking article "The Purpose of a Fitfull Future Image" by osteopath (D.O., MSc.), The Fitfull Futures Explorer, and author of Futurize Yourself and The Futures Effect, Tom Meyers is explored.

In this article Tom discusses the power of visualising a positive future to overcome negativity. It uses the metaphor of magnets to illustrate how a negative mindset repels desired outcomes, while a positive outlook attracts them. Tom encourages readers to acknowledge and reframe negative feelings, transforming them into lessons that propel growth. By creating a "fitfull future image", individuals can align their thoughts and actions, activating the Law of Attraction to achieve their goals. The core message highlights that even during difficult times, choosing positivity and envisioning a brighter future fosters hope, determination, and resilience.

www.futurizeyourself.com

In this deep dive, created with NotebookLM, we explore the thought-provoking article "Knowledge is Power, but to Empower Knowledge, Determination is Needed" by osteopath (D.O., MSc.), Fitfull Futures Explorer, and author of Futurize Yourself and The Futures Effect, Tom Meyers.

Meyers challenges the notion that knowledge alone drives progress, arguing that determination is the missing catalyst that transforms potential into real-world impact. Without the will to act, refine, and persist, knowledge remains dormant. He emphasises that wisdom lies not just in knowing, but in doing—applying knowledge with purpose and resolve is essential for both personal growth and shaping the future.

Join us as we unpack these insights and discuss how determination can turn knowledge into meaningful change.

www.futurizeyourself.com

In this deep dive, created with NotebookLM, we explore the thought-provoking article "Healthgevity’s Best-Kept Secret" by osteopath (D.O., MSc.), Fitfull Futures Explorer, and author of Futurize Yourself and The Futures Effect, Tom Meyers.

Achieving healthgevity—a long and healthy life—requires more than just exercise, nutrition, and advanced therapies. The often-overlooked key is the autonomic nervous system (ANS), the body’s master regulator. Chronic stress can disrupt the ANS, leading to stress-related dysautonomia, which weakens immunity, impairs digestion, and accelerates ageing. While standard self-regulation techniques may help, they often fall short when deeper autonomic dysfunction is at play.

Meyers introduces The Reaset Approach, a manual therapy designed to restore autonomic balance at its core. By addressing this fundamental imbalance, it enhances the effectiveness of other health interventions and helps bridge the evolutionary mismatch between our biology and modern environment.

Join us as we uncover the missing link to true healthgevity and explore how balancing the autonomic nervous system can transform wellbeing.

www.thereasetapproach.com

We’ve spent 10,000 years adapting the environment to suit our needs, now the time has come we adapted ourselves to suit the environment we have created.

In this episode, we explore a deep dive made by⁠NotebookLM⁠’s AI, based on the thought provoking article "Lost in Control" by of Fitfull Futures Explorer and Author of⁠Futurize Yourself⁠ andThe ⁠Futures Effect⁠, Tom Meyers.

"Lost in Control," by Tom Meyers argues that humanity's constant pursuit of environmental control, exemplified by technological advancements and the self-improvement industry, has paradoxically created more chaos and anxiety. He contrasts this with Kevin Kelly's optimistic view that problems drive progress, proposing a solution: Meyer's "Futurize Yourself" methodology, a four-step process (Interspection, Retrospection, Introspection, and Prospection) designed to foster personal evolution and protopian thinking.

This approach prioritises self-control and incremental progress, enabling individuals to adapt to an unpredictable world by focusing on self-improvement rather than external control. The text ultimately advocates for a shift from reacting to external pressures to proactively shaping one's future with, from and on purpose.

For more information about Tom visit⁠futurizeyourself.com⁠ or connect with him on⁠ LinkedIn⁠

Read the article this deep dive is based⁠HERE

What happens when humanity stands at the crossroads of evolution and technology? In this episode, we explore a deep dive made by NotebookLM’s AI, inspired by the thought provoking reflections of Fitfull Futures Explorer and Author of Futurize Yourself and The Futures Effect, Tom Meyers.

Explore a future where humanity evolves into five distinct species within the next 100 years. From the comfort-addicted Homo Domesticus to the purpose-driven Homo Futurus Evolopsis, and from the tech-augmented Homo Digitalis to the transcendent Transgensis and the cosmic Homo Astralis, this captivating analysis reveals how the choices, decisions, and actions we make today will shape the new age of humanity.

Guided by Meyers’ philosophy of Evolopsis—evolving on purpose—the discussion dives deep into how these species could emerge, the profound consequences on reproduction and societal cohesion, and the challenges of coexistence in a world of diverging paths.

This isn’t just a cautionary tale—it’s a wake-up call. A thought-provoking journey that asks: Will we rise to the challenge of divergence with courage and creativity, or will we let fear and division dictate our future?

The sun rises on a new century, and the echoes of our ancestors remind us of the power and responsibility we hold. The choices we make today shape the stories of tomorrow.

The question remains: Which path will we, will "you" choose?

Tom

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Read the article this deep dive is based HERE