Matt and Chris discuss new supplements for addiction, tips for getting and staying organized the importance of optimizing your home environment for addiction and mental health recovery, and much more.
Here are the main topics discussed in this episode:
- The purpose of the Elevation Recovery Podcast
- Chris’ story about working in finance and his friend asking him how many other finance guys were medicated on something
- Why Matt loves personal development so much
- New research from 2019 showing over 50 narcotic prescriptions written for every 100 adults in the U.S.
- Matt’s challenges with other addictions besides drugs and alcohol over the years
- Matt’s new supplements he is taking and loving
- The most disgusting health drink Matt has ever tasted (Grass-fed Beef Bone Broth Protein Powder, Hawaiian Spirulina powder, Organic Matcha Powder, Organic Maca Root Powder, and Organic Cold-Pressed Extra-virgin Olive Oil)
- Why Chris is tapering off the use of dairy and carbs during the day and only consuming them at night
- How 95% of the decisions we make are based on emotions rather than logic
- How white flour and dairy can cause ‘exorphins’ to be released, thus giving the person an opioid-like high from these foods and especially the combination of cheese and white flour
- The new Planner Matt is using and loving
- Matt’s new practice of Digital Minimalism and Office Essentialism and how these are helping him
- The importance of getting and staying organized
- How to use a physical and/or digital planner
- Softwares that Matt and Chris use and love for time management and appointments etc.
- How undone tasks cause energy leakages and the importance of closing these ‘open loops’ to conserve vital energy and focus
- The Magic of Tidying Up
- Optimizing your living spaces for mental health and to support your values and goals
- Why Matt is on a ‘Low Digital Input Diet”
- Matt’s experience taking hallucinogens and realizing how bad a dirty room and home feel and thus getting residual lessons on the importance of a clean and organized living environment
- How whiteboards and chalkboards can help you stay on track
- Why Matt recommends Paul Chek’s YouTube Channel
- Chris on the ‘Circle of Influence’ and ‘Circle of Concern’
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