In Search of Gumption

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Inflammation Nation (Part 1 of 2)
When a nervous system catches fire
8 hrs ago
What a Mongolian Yurt Taught Me About Health
Reflections from our first year — and a winter offering if you’re ready for your own reset.
Dec 7, 2025
Don’t Follow Your Bliss
The lie that keeps creators stuck
Nov 5, 2025
My Dear Depression
Thank you
Oct 29, 2025
Anxiety is the Dizziness of Freedom
On reframing stress and making better health choices
Oct 5, 2025

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Health in the Age of Technofeudalism
And an excerpt from my book
Mar 2, 2025
Are your workouts working out for you?
On the tyranny of the gym and 3 movements to relieve stress that you can do anywhere!
Jan 26, 2025
The History of Mind Multiplicity
and why Freud did not want you to know about this
Dec 22, 2024

The Podcast

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1:28:30
EP23. Self Expression - Season II Gumpcast Finale
Listen now (89 mins) | The most critical component of our collective Gumption
Feb 3, 2024
Amplify Your Gumption with Tech (and avoid its traps!)
EP22. of The Gumpcast w/ Islam El Ashi 🇵🇸🇨🇦
Dec 31, 2023
36:20
EP20. Can Stories Really Save Our Lives?
with Dr. Gautam Gulati
Oct 15, 2023

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