Each week, I aim to simplify my healing journey by focusing on one element I need to reintroduce or prioritize in my routine—this week, it's morning prayer and meditation. As the holidays approach, I recognize that now is the time to start practicing mindfulness before the chaos begins. What are you working on this week?

To kick things off, please comment below introducing yourself. Let us know… #1 - Who are you, where are you from and what do you do for work? #2 - What do you want to get out of being in this community? #3 - For fun what do you like to do? #4 - Drop a photo of something that you are currently implementing in your health regimen that you are excited about. Get creative. (Ex. A spot in your house where you have been meditating. A new food you have been eating or supplement you have been taking. A health gadget that you just bought. The view from your morning walk. Etc. Etc.) I'll go first... #1 - My name is Alex Orton. I am naturopathic doctor, entrepreneur, husband, and father-to-be (baby due end of October!) I'm from the Chicago burbs and recently moved to Nashville from Asheville NC. I run a virtual practice with @Kolby Ourada where we help leaders and self-starters to transform their health by living their most optimal life. #2 - I am stoked to connect with a larger audience of individuals who share the same values and are on the same journey of self-growth. In a world that puts corporate and political interests over the health of the society, its more important than ever to connect to community so we can all help each other. #3 - Love to hike, find local swimming holes and water falls to cold plunge into, kayak. Seeing live music. I love movies, I think they are an amazing art form. Also love history, politics, philosophy, and spirituality. I try to see the connections of everything happening in the world and how it relates to the spiritual growth of individuals and the planet as a whole. #4 - I just got the Leela quantum tech necklace that contains gold, silver, and titanium beads charged with radionics healing frequencies. I immediately felt energized as soon as I put it on.

I have been getting asked repeatedly from the fam is there anything I want for Christmas -- for the sake of my mental health and to help any of you out I am going to put together a list because there are a lot of sales on some epic stuff right now. It will be form pipe dream down to stocking stuffers. Go wild. Here is a fun one to start: juicers, nut milk makers, other kitchen stuff you don't really need but should have lol https://tribest.com/

Tomorrow we are going to be going live at 6pm CST about incentives in the FDA / USDA / CDC and how this revolving door creates opportunities for corruption leading to poor quality science and even worse outcomes for people. I will be doing 30 minutes of quick presentation followed by Q&A! Our cadence for free zoom events (for now) will be 1x per month of a topic followed by Q&A and 3x per month open Q&A for anything health related. This is a great opportunity to come and ask questions and hang! Every one will be recorded.

One of my favorite brands is having their biggest sale of the year until the 14th w/ 27% off ... I have their bone broth protein powder, organ supplements, and they have the best collagen around. All third party tested. If you are taking Vital Proteins you might want to throw that one away ... Check it out here: https://www.perfectsupplements.com/