What does it actually mean to “call your power back”? It’s a phrase we hear often, but what does it look like in real life?

In this episode, I share practical ways to reclaim your energy in a world that constantly siphons it away. From reducing digital noise and reconnecting with nature, to revisiting good memories, honoring your inner child, choosing nourishing environments, playing more, and building physical strength… this is about power as a daily practice, not just a nice sentiment.

If you’ve been feeling drained, scattered, or disconnected from yourself, this one is for you.

For a deeper written reflection on this episode, head to my Substack where I share more of my thoughts first. I’m also offering a free Nine Lives Longevity class there so you can start building strength, mobility, and resilience in a practical way.

Come join me there: https://substack.com/@thoughtexperimentcalledlife

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In this episode, I’m joined by Kaydence, a 2x Grammy-nominated songwriter whose work spans records for Beyoncé, Ariana Grande, and Jennifer Lopez.

We explore her powerful journey through adversity, self-doubt, and industry challenges, and the mindset that helped her stay devoted to her craft when quitting would have been understandable. This conversation touches on resilience, creativity, self-belief, and the courage it takes to follow the path of your heart.

If you’re navigating uncertainty, resistance, or questioning whether you can keep going, this episode is for you. Please share it with anyone who could use a little hope and encouragement right now.

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This week’s episode is a short bonus and a bit of a love note.

I’m sharing a glimpse into my Nine Lives Longevity Training, an active recovery practice I use to keep training jiu jitsu and MMA at 43 after years of living with Lyme disease. It blends mobility, strength, stretching, breathwork, and nervous system support, with some herbal and nutritional tools at the end. This first class is available now on my Substack, and I’ll be releasing more as it feels aligned.

I also reflect on something that’s been giving me hope lately. While listening to Tara Brach, I was reminded of research showing that when just 3.5% of people commit to sustained, nonviolent action, meaningful change becomes almost impossible to stop.

In a noisy, overwhelming time, this episode is a reminder that our power lives in how we show up, stay grounded, and care for one another.

Thank you for being here, and thank you for being part of the 3.5%.

Connect with me on Substack for videos, guides, and resources on mindset, BJJ, music, herbalism & much more:

https://substack.com/@thoughtexperimentcalledlife

IG: @thought_experiment_called_life / @altarviolet

TikTok: @thoughtexperimentcalled / @altarvioletmusic

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