The Resilience Protocol: HRV, Trauma & Performance with Don Moxley

The Resilience Protocol: HRV, Trauma & Performance with Don Moxley

The Resilience Protocol: HRV, Trauma & Performance with Don Moxley In this episode of The Stone Protocol, host Light Stone sits down with Don Moxley, a seasoned exercise physiologist, former Ohio State sport scientist, and the Chief Science Officer of Modeen Method. Don bridges the gap between elite athletic performance and the gritty reality of family trauma, explaining how Heart Rate Variability (HRV) serves as a mirror for our internal state. They dive into the mechanics of the autonomic nervous system, the science of the endocannabinoid system, and how to maintain high performance in a high-stress world. Episode Description Beyond the Meat Suit: Decoding the Autonomic Nervous System. Why do some athletes thrive under pressure while others "maladapt" to training? Don Moxley joins Light Stone to discuss his work with national champion wrestlers and Navy SEALs, revealing why resilience is a coachable skill. This episode is for seekers looking for technical advice on using wearable data, the role of omega-3s in resolving inflammation, and why "trainable life events" are more powerful than any gym selfie. Main Topics Covered The Autonomic Dial: Understanding the two sides of the autonomic nervous system—Sympathetic (Fight or Flight) and Parasympathetic (Rest and Digest). HRV as a Predictive Tool: How measuring the milliseconds between heartbeats provides a real-time assessment of a person’s stress load and recovery capacity. The "Rattlesnake Pit" of Trauma: A biological look at how childhood hypervigilance shapes the amygdala and drops levels of anandamide (the "Zen molecule"). The Endocannabinoid Connection: Exploring why trauma survivors often gravitate toward cannabis and the role of non-THC molecules like CBDA and Beta-caryophyllene in managing the nervous system. Spermidine & Autophagy: Don explains how this "polyamine" methylates genes to trigger cellular cleanup (autophagy). Modeen Method & HRV Plus: The technical formulation behind Don’s supplement, combining Specialized Pro-resolving Mediators (SPMs) with cannabis extracts and magnesium to lower sympathetic drive. The Science of Sleep: Why "hacking the environment" (blackout curtains, no pets on the bed) is non-negotiable for biological recovery. Resilience & Performance Takeaways Overtraining is Under-recovery: Performance doesn't fail because the work is too hard; it fails because the system is not ready to adapt to the load. Don emphasizes measuring readiness rather than just effort. The "Rocks in the Jar" of Longevity: Focus on purpose first, then fill the jar with movement, nutrient-dense food, sleep, light, and community. Anandamide vs. Dopamine: The "runner's high" is an internal cannabinoid response to movement. If you feel anxious, you may be lacking movement-produced anandamide. Trainable Life Events: True fitness is the physical capacity to enjoy life events on the horizon, like a wedding or a mountain hike, rather than training just to "look good." Connect with Don Moxley Business: Modeen Method (HRV Plus Supplement) Website: TrainRecoverWin.com Podcast: 90% Healthy with Don Moxley and Claudia Balog Instagram: @donmoxley Connect with Light Stone Coaching & Protocols: stoneprotocol.com Instagram: @lightstone.media YouTube: @lightstonemedia If this conversation helped you understand the connection between your nervous system and your performance, please Like, Subscribe, and Share The Stone Protocol.

Biohacking the Mile High: Optimizing Life in the Rockies | The Prism Intro with Lightstone & Grace

Welcome to the premiere series of The Prism: Biohacking the Mile High. Hosted by Lightstone and co hosted by Grace, this series explores the cutting edge of human optimization right here in the Boulder and Denver metro areas. We are moving beyond the "analysis paralysis" of the wellness industry to bring you real stories, ethical local businesses, and actionable protocols. Whether you are interested in the science of peptides, the power of infrared light, or why "community is the ultimate hack," this series provides a technical and spiritual roadmap to living your best life at altitude. Main Topics Covered * The Local Focus: Why we are vetting wellness clinics and recovery studios specifically in Colorado to help you find the best services in your backyard. * The Peptides Debate: Lightstone and Grace share divergent views on growth hormone secretagogues and the importance of using compounding pharmacies over the "Wild West" of the internet. * Overcoming Needle Phobia: Exploring needle free delivery systems like iontophoresis patches for NAD plus and B vitamins. * Grace’s Survival Story: How a severe battle with COVID led Grace away from the failures of Western medicine and into a thriving life built on biohacking. * Relational Biohacking: How to optimize your neurobiology for better partnerships, focusing on oxytocin, eye contact, and emotional regulation. * The Social Hack: Why isolating in a home gym is a biological "anti hack" and how saunas and cold plunges build essential human community. The "Mile High" Philosophy * Bio Individuality: Men and women respond differently to stressors and supplements. We explore how to tailor protocols to your specific nervous system. * Ethical Vetting: We separate the "money grabs" from the practitioners who actually care about your physical and financial safety. * Foundational Habits First: You cannot market the sun, the earth, or meditation. We discuss why these foundations must be in place before adding expensive enhancements. Upcoming Guests to Watch For * Colin Chartier: Elite performance coach and breathwork specialist. * Horizon: A wellness social club redefining community in the Denver area. * Recovery One: Advanced recovery modalities in Cherry Creek and Lone Tree. * Ion Layer: Local experts in patch technology and cellular health. Connect with Lightstone Website: stoneprotocol.com Instagram: @lightstone.media YouTube: @lightstonemedia If you are ready to stop "raw dogging" life and start optimizing it, please Like, Subscribe, and Share The Prism. Episode one is coming soon!

Healing SIBO, Evening Protocols, & Men's Work with Psychotherapist David Radish | The Stone Protocol

In this episode of The Stone Protocol, Light sits down with psychotherapist, husband, and father David Radish. From the moment David enters the studio, his grounded, intentional energy sets the tone for a deeply calming and insightful conversation. We dive into the gritty reality of healing severe gut issues like SIBO, the psychological toll of extreme elimination diets, and why David believes a successful morning actually starts the night before. David also opens up about his journey through contemplative psychotherapy, the mechanics and benefits of Ketamine-assisted therapy, and the vital importance of breaking out of male isolation. If you are looking for actionable protocols to regulate your nervous system, design a more intentional life, and build authentic community, this episode is for you. Main Topics Covered * The Reality of Healing SIBO: Navigating the physical and psychological toll of extreme elimination diets, and how to keep food frustration from leaking into your relationships. * The Evening Wind-Down Protocol: Flipping the "morning routine" on its head. David shares his step-by-step evening protocol, including digital sunsets, red lighting, Shakti mats, and relational connection. * Ontological Design & Intentional Style: How the physical items we wear and the spaces we curate shape our internal state and project our identity to the world. * Contemplative & Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy: What it actually means to be a contemplative therapist, the necessity of facing your own shadows, and how Ketamine can act as a catalyst for deep, lasting neurological shifts. * Breaking Male Isolation: Why "community is the oldest technology" and actionable advice for young men experiencing a "failure to launch" in today's digital-first world. Key Protocols to Try * The Frustration Protocol: When frustration arises (whether over diet or daily stress), use contemplative practices to watch the thought fade. Sit with the feeling rather than projecting it onto your partner. * The 60-Minute Sleep Prep: One hour before bed, put the phone away, switch to warm/red lighting, and spend 20 minutes on an acupressure mat to naturally down-regulate the nervous system. * The Movement Cure: If you are feeling isolated or depressed, get out of your environment. Lifting weights, playing pickup soccer, or simply working from a coffee shop creates a brain-body connection that breaks the dopamine-depleted cycle of screen time. Connect with David Radish Website: davidredish.com or witnessingyou.com Connect with Light Stone Coaching & Protocols: stoneprotocol.com Instagram: @lightstone.media If this conversation helped you ground yourself and find your center, please Like, Subscribe, and Share The Stone Protocol. Let’s spread the healing.

The Heart Centering Protocol: A Guided Meditation for Coherence and Joy

In this episode of The Stone Protocol, host Light Stone shares the foundational practice that begins every one of his coaching calls: the Heart Centering Meditation. This updated protocol is designed to bridge the gap between the heart and the head, aligning your biological glandular system with your energetic centers. Whether you are navigating a difficult conversation or simply seeking deeper grounding, this meditation serves as a technical and spiritual roadmap to high-vibrational living. Main Topics Covered - Heart Coherence: Learning to visualize the heart as "larger on the inside," pulling energy from beyond linear space and time. - The Head-Heart Bridge: Connecting the neurons of the heart to the prefrontal cortex, pineal, and pituitary glands. - Somatic Energy Mapping: Moving white light through the throat (thyroid), the enteric nervous system (gut), and the sacrum. - The Frequency Filter: A specific technique for drawing energy through the crown while filtering for only the "qualitative essence" of the heart. - The Auric Shield: How to transition from a meditative state to real-world application by creating an energetic "egg" of protection. The Meditation Protocol: Step-by-Step - The TARDIS Heart: Breathe into your heart. Visualize it as a "white hole" or a spacious container that is larger on the inside than the outside. - The Glandular Ascent: Draw that light up the spine into the head. Activate the pineal and pituitary glands (the third eye), connecting your feelings to your thoughts. - The Throat & Expression: Move the energy into the throat/thyroid, creating spaciousness in how you speak your truth. - The Enteric Brain (Gut): Bring the light down into the stomach and intestines—the center of serotonin production and "gut instinct." - Rooting & Grounding: Push the energy through the sacrum down to the root (perineum/coccyx) to feel deeply anchored into the Earth. - The Golden Pour: Draw energy down from the crown, but filter it so it matches the heart’s frequency. Feel it pour over you like warm water, filling every limb and glute. - Cellular Pulsing: Inhale from every cell of your body at once. Exhale to expand that light into an "auric shield" around you. Key Takeaways - Reaction vs. Response: By filling yourself with light before a conflict, your reaction to being offended or annoyed is consistently better. - Metaphysics vs. Practicality: It matters less where the energy comes from and more that you show up to your life filled with greater love and joy. - Joy is Contagious: Just as misery spreads, so does high-octane love. Choosing this protocol is a gift to everyone you interact with. Connect with Light Stone Coaching & Ability Ledgers: stoneprotocol.com Instagram: @lightstone.media YouTube: @lightstonemedia Work with Light: DM “HEART” to @LightStone.Media on Instagram for coaching inquiries or to learn more about these meditative protocols. If this meditation helped you find your center, please Like, Subscribe, and Share The Stone Protocol. Let’s spread joy like wildfire.

Welcome to The Prism: A Container for Charged Conversations with Lightstone

Welcome to the premiere of The Prism, a brand new series hosted by Lightstone. In an era where civil discourse has devolved into screaming matches and scarcity theater, The Prism provides a regulated, high voltage container for divergent perspectives to meet. We are not here to build a safe space. We are here to build a safe container. From biohackers and veterans to religious leaders and OnlyFans models, we bring together guests who do not see eye to eye to see if we can find the pure white light of truth that connects us all. This is not about winning an argument; it is about approaching the spectrum of human experience with curiosity instead of fear. Main Topics Covered - The Prism vs. The Prison: Why we need a moderated space for charged conversations to prevent the mic battles of modern politics. - Biohacking the Mile High: A preview of our first series segment co hosted with Grace, exploring Colorado’s wellness experts, peptides, and wellness data. - Rules of Engagement: Why every guest signs an agreement to maintain non violent communication and why muting the mic is a tool for mutual respect. - Rejecting Conflict Theater: Moving past the propaganda designed to keep us in fear and focusing on real issues that affect voting citizens. - Bridging the Gaps: Upcoming roundtables on veterans’ healing, the spiritual use of psychedelics, and religious commonality. Core Values of The Prism - Truth: Separating fact from the rage bait fiction of the internet. - Mutual Self Respect: Honoring the person even when you disagree with the perspective. - Non Violent Communication: Staying regulated in your nervous system during high octane debates. - Curiosity Over Convincing: Approaching every dialogue as an opportunity to learn something new. Coming Soon to The Prism - Biohacking the Mile High: Interviews and roundtables with wellness experts in Denver and Boulder. - Veteran Healing Series: Stories of recovery and community fundraisers. - The Spiritual Spectrum: Divergent religious and psychedelic perspectives sitting on the same couch. Connect with Lightstone Coaching and Ability Ledgers: stoneprotocol.com Instagram: @lightstone.media YouTube: @lightstonemedia Guest Referrals: Do you have a high voltage topic or guest in mind? DM PRISM to @LightStone.Media on Instagram. If you are ready to trade screaming matches for civil discourse, please Like, Subscribe, and Share The Prism. Let’s shine some light together.