MBT Movement

Beyond Burnout: The Science of Stress & Sustainable Recovery w/ Jacob Greer | EP9

EPISODE DESCRIPTION Feeling like you're running on empty no matter how much you sleep or how many cups of coffee you drink? You're not alone. In this episode, Sheldon sits down with Jacob Greer, PhD candidate in Health Behaviors and Wellness Education and creator of Beyond Burnout Collective, for an evidence-based deep dive into the science of burnout and sustainable recovery. This isn't your typical "self-care" conversation. We're talking autonomic nervous system regulation, cortisol dynamics, circadian rhythm entrainment, HPA axis function, and the critical role of sleep as the foundation for recovery. You'll learn breathing techniques that instantly shift your nervous system, mindfulness practices for building stress resilience, and why your body's stress response isn't the enemy, it's the mismanagement of it. KEY TAKEAWAYS * Burnout vs. tired: Severe internal dysregulation, not just fatigue—stuck in chronic sympathetic overdrive * Cortisol taxi metaphor: Chronic stress constantly demands energy transport until you're running on fumes * Circadian rhythm: Wake at the same time daily to entrain your SCN master clock * Sleep is the engine: Without quality sleep, all other performance upgrades are futile * Morning sunlight: The strongest zeitgeber—resets cortisol, circadian rhythm, and internal systems * Mindfulness builds mental muscle: Notice thoughts as clouds, refocus on breath, build awareness * Acceptance paradox: Stop fighting burnout—acceptance creates space for healing * Recovery without quitting: Small, consistent daily steps build momentum * Three breath techniques: Physiological sigh, box breathing (4-4-4-4), 3-7 breathing * Stoic reframing: Treat stress as resistance training for mental resilience CHAPTERS * 00:00 – Intro & Welcome * 01:00 – What Burnout Really Is * 04:00 – Jacob’s Personal Burnout Story * 12:00 – The Physiology of Stress * 20:00 – Running on Empty * 26:00 – Sleep: The Foundation of Recovery * 35:00 – Tools to Regulate the Nervous System * 45:00 – Mindset & Resilience * 52:00 – Community Q&A * 01:05:00 – Practical First Steps * 01:13:00 – Final Thoughts & Jacob’s Resources CONNECT WITH JACOB GREER [https://www.skool.com/elevare-wellness-4731/about] Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2518904/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2518904/support] LINKS: * CHECK OUT THE FREE MBT COMMUNITY 👇🏼www.skool.com/movementbasedtherapy [https://www.skool.com/movementbasedtherapy] * www.instagram.com/@sheldon.mbt [http://www.instagram.com/@sheldon.mbt] * www.youtube.com/movementbasedtherapy [http://www.youtube.com/movementbasedtherapy]

Why Stretching Isn't Always the Answer | EP8

You've stretched religiously, foam rolled everything, and still wake up feeling like the Tin Man. Sheldon breaks down why tightness is often protective—not structural, and reveals why your nervous system might be working against your flexibility goals. Learn the difference between earning range of motion and fighting your own body. KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Tightness is often a sensation, not a structural problem,you can feel tight without reduced muscle length * Protective tension: your nervous system creates tightness to limit movement when it perceives instability * The yoga paradox: more flexibility without control triggers your brain to tighten muscles for protection * Four red flags of protective tension: feels worse after stretching, one-sided tension persists, recurring despite consistency, only temporary relief Hip is the hub: lack of hip stability → low back compensates; lack of hip mobility → knees take stress * Breath is the bridge: The fastest way to shift from a guarded state to a receptive state is through breath * Earn the range, then own it through strength and stability work CHAPTERS: * 00:00 Introduction & The Tin Man Syndrome * 03:27 Lifestyle Factors & Purpose-Driven Movement * 08:45 The Misconception: Tightness ≠ Short Muscles * 12:03 Protective Tension & The Nervous System * 18:16 The Yoga Paradox: Hypermobility Issues * 24:30 Joint Range of Motion Parameters * 28:45 The Vicious Cycle of Stretching * 32:28 Four Red Flags of Protective Tension * 35:51 Weakness Disguised as Tightness * 39:27 Eccentric Training & Rate of Perceived Exertion * 43:15 Hip Flexors & Desk Worker Syndrome * 46:37 The Hip as Hub: Joint-by-Joint Approach * 53:45 Breath as the Bridge to Your Nervous System * 57:20 Trunk Stability: The Deep Stabilizers * 1:01:30 Practical Applications & Movement Drills * 1:06:45 Mindset Shift & Episode Recap NEXT WEEK: Special guest Jacob Greer, burnout recovery specialist and PhD candidate, joins Sheldon to discuss the science behind burnout and recovery strategies. Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2518904/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2518904/support] LINKS: * CHECK OUT THE FREE MBT COMMUNITY 👇🏼www.skool.com/movementbasedtherapy [https://www.skool.com/movementbasedtherapy] * www.instagram.com/@sheldon.mbt [http://www.instagram.com/@sheldon.mbt] * www.youtube.com/movementbasedtherapy [http://www.youtube.com/movementbasedtherapy]

Intuitive Eating for Busy Professionals: Breaking the Binge-Restrict Cycle w/ Greta Jarvis | EP7

79% of binge eating experts agree: restriction leads to binge eating. Sheldon sits down with intuitive eating specialist Greta Jarvis to reveal why feeling out of control around food is a biological response, not a willpower problem, and delivers practical strategies busy professionals can implement today. KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Binge eating is a biological "famine response" to restriction, not a character flaw * The shame spiral: Restrict → Binge → Feel shame → Restrict harder → Binge harder * The Emergency Snack Stash: Keep high-protein fuel accessible to prevent famine mode * Protein increases satiety hormones (GLP-1, PYY, CCK) while decreasing hunger hormone ghrelin * Consistent eating patterns prevent the binge cycle, don't skip meals * Know your baseline: Harris-Benedict equation provides awareness without obsession * Tracking macros is a learning tool, not a lifelong leash * Intuitive eating isn't "eat whatever you want," it's building body awareness Connect with Greta Jarvis [https://www.centerforactivewomen.com/] Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2518904/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2518904/support] LINKS: * CHECK OUT THE FREE MBT COMMUNITY 👇🏼www.skool.com/movementbasedtherapy [https://www.skool.com/movementbasedtherapy] * www.instagram.com/@sheldon.mbt [http://www.instagram.com/@sheldon.mbt] * www.youtube.com/movementbasedtherapy [http://www.youtube.com/movementbasedtherapy]

Why Your January Goals Die in March (And How to Build a Running Program That Lasts) | EP6

DESCRIPTION: 88% of New Year's resolutions fail by mid-February. Sheldon reveals what the successful 9% do differently, breaks down the kinetic chain connection between knee pain and hip dysfunction, and delivers a complete progressive loading framework for sustainable running habits. KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Process goals (daily actions) beat outcome goals for lasting change * Three fatal mistakes: outcome focus, changing everything at once, ignoring capacity * 70% of running injuries originate from kinetic chain dysfunction * The knee is the victim, not the criminal—look upstream to hips and core * Progressive overload: ONE variable at a time (duration → frequency → distance → intensity) * Every fourth week = deload week (reduce volume 20-30%) * Expect setbacks—resilience, not perfection, is the key CHAPTERS: * 00:00 Introduction & The 9% Who Succeed * 01:20 Process Goals vs. Outcome Goals * 03:27 The Three Fatal Mistakes * 06:47 The All-or-Nothing Trap * 12:03 The Kinetic Chain: Why Your Knee Isn't the Problem * 16:16 IT Band Syndrome & TFL Connection * 20:51 Micro-Breaking Strategy for Desk Workers * 27:45 Three Key Movement Patterns for Runners * 32:28 Trendelenburg Gait & Glute Med Weakness * 35:51 Progressive Overload: The Four Variables * 39:27 The MBT Progressive Running Framework * 46:37 Common Mistakes & Pain Signals * 53:45 Building Your Personal System Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2518904/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2518904/support] LINKS: * CHECK OUT THE FREE MBT COMMUNITY 👇🏼www.skool.com/movementbasedtherapy [https://www.skool.com/movementbasedtherapy] * www.instagram.com/@sheldon.mbt [http://www.instagram.com/@sheldon.mbt] * www.youtube.com/movementbasedtherapy [http://www.youtube.com/movementbasedtherapy]

The Breath Blueprint Part 2: Seven Philosophies From Ancient Yogis to Navy SEALs | EP5

EPISODE DESCRIPTION:  How do ancient yogis, Russian special forces, and Navy SEALs all arrive at the same breathing principles? In Part 2 of The Breath Blueprint, Sheldon explores seven breathwork philosophies—from 5,000-year-old pranayama to modern tactical breathing—and reveals the common thread that makes them all work: the vagus nerve. KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Seven philosophies, one underlying mechanism: vagal tone * Pranayama techniques: Nadi Shodana, Kapalabati, Ujjayi, Sama Vritti * Horizontal breathing recruits the diaphragm; vertical breathing is dysfunctional * The physiological sigh is the fastest way to down-regulate in real time * Systema's 4 pillars: breath, movement, posture, relaxation * Box breathing works because it hits the 5-6 breaths/min sweet spot * Breath is Pattern #1 in the Prim8 Framework—master it first CHAPTERS: * 00:00 Introduction & Part 1 Recap * 1:07 Pranayama: 5,000 Years of Breath Science * 2:05 Four Essential Pranayama Techniques * 7:19 Dr. Belisa Vranich: Horizontal Breathing & BIQ Score * 10:18 Patrick McKeown: Oxygen Advantage & BOLT * 15:47 James Nestor: The Perfect Breath (5.5-5.5) * 18:18 Dan Brulé: Three Convergences & Dynamic Peace * 23:38 Russian Systema: Four Pillars & Five Principles * 33:15 Tactical Breathing: Box Breathing & Physiological Sigh * 35:55 Therapeutic Breathwork: Holotropic & Rebirthing * 38:00 MBT Integration & Prim8 Framework * 44:48 Five Practical Takeaways * 47:56 Recap & Call to Action RECOMMENDED BOOKS: 1. Breathing for Warriors — Dr. Belisa Vranich 2. The Oxygen Advantage — Patrick McKeown 3. Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art — James Nestor 4. Just Breathe — Dan Brulé 5. Systema: The Russian Martial System — Giuseppe Filotto Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2518904/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2518904/support] LINKS: * CHECK OUT THE FREE MBT COMMUNITY 👇🏼www.skool.com/movementbasedtherapy [https://www.skool.com/movementbasedtherapy] * www.instagram.com/@sheldon.mbt [http://www.instagram.com/@sheldon.mbt] * www.youtube.com/movementbasedtherapy [http://www.youtube.com/movementbasedtherapy]