What can we do and control to improve our energy, attitude, strength, stress response, stamina, and all the other factors that push back the overwhelm of our lives? It’s not that complicated, and does not rely upon expensive formulas or products. However, it is tough to do on your own, without guidance or a deliberate strategy. Ramsey introduces the upcoming weekly workshops he will host and lead on Establishing Daily Vitality to get Better Before Burnout. You know how when you lift weights, you need to get your reps, right? Well, for daily Vitality you need to get your WEMS right: Waking, Eating, Moving, and Sleeping. Starting in July, join Ramsey each week to work on getting those foundations of health in line. Learn more at www.whatsworthwhile.net.

What goes with exercise? How about meditation, Qi Gong, Yoga or even Cannabis? Last we visited with Jill Wisehart, she was in Union, Washington, but she has since moved Treetop Fitness fully online and is expanding her holistic health experience offerings through a new network of practitioners … including Ramsey’s Better Before Burnout foundations of health program. Jill and Ramsey chat about all the changes Jill has navigated this past year, how exercise has kept her centered, and how the transformation of Treetop Fitness into a holistic and supportive community is shaping up. Listen in to get the full run-down of offerings that start in July. Learn more at www.treetopfitness.com.

Why do we get anxious when things are going our way? On TV shows and movies we brace ourselves for imminent plot twists when characters are too happy or comfy. Does that go for real life too? Things are actually going really great for me these days, at work, at home, and with my friends and colleagues. Does that mean a piano is going to fall from the sky? Perhaps instead I can find the courage to embrace the goodness, count my blessings, and genuinely praise and thank God for what He is providing. Things are not perfect, I certainly still have unmet goals, but things are headed in the right directions. I want to encourage you too: embrace optimism, see the good, count blessings and don’t let the fear of success hold you back. Of course, knocking on wood probably doesn’t hurt either.

Do they have it all figured out, those strong and silent guys? Or do emotions, doubts, and uncertainties swirl and remain unexpressed beneath those clear and steady eyes? Jason Blydell is a natural-born leader, athlete, Marine, husband, and father of four young kids. He’s a men’s health coach and retreat leader. There is also far more to him underneath that quiet confidence. Jason and Ramsey talk about feeling the need to perform, what it’s like to stop and actually feel your emotions, and what many men are truly seeking beyond the typical stereotypes. Learn more about Jason at https://www.gonebeyond.co.

What to work on now that I beat two hours on the Half Marathon for the first time? After many miles of training hills, I had my personal best time on the Capital City Half Marathon, with the official race clock time of 1:59:18. Time to take a beat, consider what to refocus my energy and efforts upon, and answer once again “what’s worthwhile.” What kind of guests do I want to invite onto the podcast? What would I like to talk about? I actually have several big collaborative things to work on, with MELD and with Amen Whole-4 and others. It’s great to be busy, and I’m optimistic. But I know and understand that not everyone feels that way. So I’m going to focus on connecting with people, listening to and sharing stories, and building health and wellness along with others. Maybe we’ll all enjoy our personal best time.

Speaking deeply and honestly, focusing in on other people, and connecting with their own feelings and bodies often don’t come easily to men within the typical surface-level gatherings and interactions that we have. But there is great value in learning to do so in men’s groups. Jason Lange is a men's embodiment coach, group facilitator, certified “No More Mr. Nice Guy” coach, and an evolutionary guide. As a young man, Jason had no idea what to do with his body or with what he felt. Through men’s groups and mentorship he learned how to understand himself and how to relate well with others. Ramsey and Jason discuss the elements of a productive men’s group, the reality behind archetypes and stereotypes, and how it is perhaps the best of times and the worst of times to be a man. This is a great listen not only for men, but also for the women who love them. Learn more at https://evolutionary.men.

How can we get together to improve the health of our brains through mind, body, spirit, and relationship improvements? Amen Whole-4 is now piloting programs at faith communities across the nation, including at Saddleback Church Lake Forest, where Michelle Chen is the ambassador and Jessica Schenk is an enthusiastic participant. Michelle has about 10 years of experience promoting holistic health within their faith community through “The Daniel Plan.” Jessica is a full-time mom of an angelic 3-year old daughter, who praises God not only for the impacts and improvements in herself, but also the cascading effects throughout her family. They both give inspiring testimonials of their own and other’s experiences through the Amen Whole-4 journey, including the challenges and commitments necessary for success. This is an uplifting episode and also a pretty in-depth overview of the Amen Whole-4 program, for anyone that is considering it. Learn more at www.amenwhole4.com.

Who’s on the trail, and what’s their life like? Out running, I noticed the other people walking and rolling on the trail, watched how they interacted with each other, with me. I wondered what it would be like to chat with the lonely dad with the stroller. It would have been weird. So I kept running. I passed out the smiles and head nods as I passed the people, but that didn’t quite make up for the opportunity I passed on to reach out and connect with somebody. Makes me wonder … if we take all this time to work on our own Mind, Body and Spirit, what are we missing if we don’t also work on relationships?