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Gregg Braden, author and researcher, offers a wide-ranging conversation on stress, language, behaviour and the patterns that shape how we respond to uncertainty, change and collective challenge. Find out more below. This interview was conducted by Mícheál Ó Mathúna, author, workshop facilitator and integrative practitioner. His work focuses on conditioning, self-trust and the restoration of internal regulation.He is the founder of The Health Zone, a platform for conversations exploring health, behaviour and human development. You can explore more of Mícheál’s work and The Health Zone here. Listen to every episode of The Health Zone here:https://www.thehealthzones.com/ Follow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/dhealthzone/ Follow on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/thehealthzoneshow/ Follow on Twitter:https://twitter.com/dhealthzone/ Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbZXDYJF_ypdjEmQk-BEIg Join the Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehealthzone/ Gregg explores: ✓ How the body responds to stress and uncertainty, and the importance of internal regulation✓ Why outdated models of competition can increase pressure and disconnection✓ What we can learn from past human behaviour in responding to collective challenges✓ How large-scale events can impact emotional well-being, including experiences of grief✓ The role of awareness in shaping how we respond to changing conditions✓ How language and the words we use influence perception, behaviour and physiological response✓ Why patterns of thinking and communication can either support or disrupt well-being✓ How individual responses contribute to wider collective experience Gregg Braden is an author and speaker known for his work exploring the relationship between science, human behaviour and broader questions of meaning and awareness. His work focuses on how belief, language and perception influence human experience, particularly in times of uncertainty and change.

Dr. Judith Orloff, psychiatrist and author, offers a grounded and integrative conversation on sensitivity, boundaries, intuition and the patterns that shape relationships, work and emotional regulation. Find out more below. This interview was conducted by Mícheál Ó Mathúna, author, workshop facilitator and integrative practitioner. His work focuses on conditioning, self-trust and the restoration of internal regulation.He is the founder of The Health Zone, a platform for conversations exploring health, behaviour and human development. You can explore more of Mícheál’s work and The Health Zone here. Listen to every episode of The Health Zone here:https://www.thehealthzones.com/ Follow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/dhealthzone/ Follow on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/thehealthzones Follow on Twitter:https://twitter.com/dhealthzone/ Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbZXDYJF_ypdjEmQk-BEIg Join the Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehealthzone/ Judith explores: ✓ How sensitivity functions in the body, and why it can lead to overwhelm without regulation✓ Why boundaries are essential for maintaining energy, clarity and emotional balance✓ How trauma can disrupt intuition and weaken trust in internal signals✓ The role of grounding and presence in stabilising the nervous system✓ How relational patterns can form between highly sensitive individuals and dominant or narcissistic personalities✓ Why chronic overextension can lead to emotional fatigue and dysregulation✓ The relationship between environment, work and psychological well-being✓ How sensitivity expresses differently across individuals, rather than as a fixed type✓ How awareness and regulation support parenting and development in sensitive children Dr. Judith Orloff is a psychiatrist, author and speaker known for her work on sensitivity, intuition and emotional well-being. Her work integrates clinical understanding with broader perspectives on awareness and human experience, supporting individuals in developing regulation, balance and self-trust.

Dr. Peter Levine joins Mícheál Ó Mathúna for a grounded and deeply experiential conversation on trauma, fear, resilience, and the body’s innate capacity to heal. In this discussion, Peter explores: ✓ How fear is experienced in the body, and why learning to track sensation is key to working with it✓ Why trauma is not just psychological, but held in the nervous system and body✓ How overwhelm, shutdown, and dissociation emerge through unresolved stress responses✓ How resilience can be developed through simple, learnable practices that restore regulation✓ Why connection with others is essential in healing trauma, even during physical isolation✓ How unprocessed trauma can repeat as a loop within the body and nervous system✓ The role of presence—both with ourselves and others—in supporting healing and integration✓ What we can learn from both science and traditional approaches to healing✓ How working with the body allows trauma to resolve, rather than be continually relived✓ Why healing trauma can lead to greater strength, compassion, and wholeness This conversation is part of The Health Zone, hosted by Mícheál Ó Mathúna — author of The Eleven New Commandments and an integrative practitioner working in the areas of conditioning, self-trust, and internal regulation. Find out more and listen to all episodes:https://www.thehealthzones.com/ Follow The Health Zone:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dhealthzone/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehealthzonesTwitter: https://twitter.com/dhealthzone/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbZXDYJF_ypdjEmQk-BEIg Join the community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehealthzone/ In this conversation, we explore not just how trauma is understood, but how it is experienced in the body and the process through which it can begin to resolve.

Marianne tells us: ✓ What the answer is to solving any problem. ✓ Why we find it hard to have authentic and meaningful relationships and how to create them. ✓ How our thoughts can create sickness and disease. ✓ And how A Course in Miracles can be used to self-empower ourselves.

Julia Cameron, author of The Artist’s Way, offers a practical and experience-based conversation on creativity, intuition and the patterns that shape expression, behaviour and emotional well-being. Find out more below. This interview was conducted by Mícheál Ó Mathúna, author, workshop facilitator and integrative practitioner. His work focuses on conditioning, self-trust and the restoration of internal regulation.He is the founder of The Health Zone, a platform for conversations exploring health, behaviour and human development. You can explore more of Mícheál’s work and The Health Zone here. Listen to every episode of The Health Zone here:https://www.thehealthzones.com/ Follow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/dhealthzone/ Follow on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/thehealthzones Follow on Twitter:https://twitter.com/dhealthzone/ Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbZXDYJF_ypdjEmQk-BEIg Join the Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehealthzone/ Julia explores: ✓ Why creativity is not limited to artists, but is a natural part of human expression✓ How self-doubt and cultural narratives can suppress creative behaviour and potential✓ How “morning pages” function as a daily practice to clear mental noise and support awareness✓ Why consistent writing can reduce internal resistance and shift patterns of thinking and behaviour✓ The role of “artist dates” in restoring curiosity, attention and engagement with experience✓ How creativity can support emotional regulation, recovery and overall well-being✓ The relationship between intuition and consistent creative practice✓ How simple daily practices can gradually shift behaviour, decision-making and direction Julia Cameron is an author, teacher and creative practitioner best known for her work on creativity and personal development. Her work focuses on practical tools and daily practices that support awareness, expression and behavioural change, helping individuals reconnect with creativity as a natural and sustainable part of life.

Dr. Terry Lynch, physician and psychotherapist, offers a critical and grounded conversation on depression, diagnosis and the patterns that shape how mental health is understood and treated. Find out more below. This interview was conducted by Mícheál Ó Mathúna, author, workshop facilitator and integrative practitioner. His work focuses on conditioning, self-trust and the restoration of internal regulation.He is the founder of The Health Zone, a platform for conversations exploring health, behaviour and human development. You can explore more of Mícheál’s work and The Health Zone here. Listen to every episode of The Health Zone here:https://www.thehealthzones.com/ Follow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/dhealthzone/ Follow on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/thehealthzones Follow on Twitter:https://twitter.com/dhealthzone/ Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbZXDYJF_ypdjEmQk-BEIg Join the Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehealthzone/ Terry explores: ✓ Why mental health is often framed through diagnosis rather than personal experience✓ The difference between asking “what is wrong” and “what has happened”✓ How current models can shape patterns of treatment and long-term outcomes✓ Why individuals can become embedded within systems that are difficult to exit✓ Alternative ways of understanding and responding to depression✓ The role of context, experience and personal history in shaping mental health✓ How policy and systems influence care, autonomy and recovery✓ Why a more person-centred approach can shift outcomes and understanding Dr. Terry Lynch is a physician and psychotherapist known for his work on mental health, depression and the critique of conventional psychiatric models. His work focuses on re-examining how mental health is understood, advocating for approaches that prioritise personal experience, context and long-term well-being.

Dr. Mike Dow, psychotherapist and author, offers a practical and evidence-informed conversation on nutrition, attention and the patterns that shape cognitive function, behaviour and overall well-being. Find out more below. This interview was conducted by Mícheál Ó Mathúna, author, workshop facilitator and integrative practitioner. His work focuses on conditioning, self-trust and the restoration of internal regulation.He is the founder of The Health Zone, a platform for conversations exploring health, behaviour and human development. You can explore more of Mícheál’s work and The Health Zone here. Listen to every episode of The Health Zone here:https://www.thehealthzones.com/ Follow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/dhealthzone/ Follow on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/thehealthzones Follow on Twitter:https://twitter.com/dhealthzone/ Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbZXDYJF_ypdjEmQk-BEIg Join the Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehealthzone/ Mike explores: ✓ How nutrition influences cognitive function, mood and mental clarity✓ The relationship between blood sugar regulation and brain performance✓ How digital distraction and multitasking affect attention, productivity and focus✓ Why modern habits can contribute to patterns of mental fatigue and reduced clarity✓ The role of lifestyle and behaviour in long-term cognitive health✓ How small, consistent changes can shift habits and improve overall well-being✓ The interaction between diet, behaviour and neurological function✓ Why simplifying routines can support sustained attention and performance Dr. Mike Dow is a psychotherapist and author known for his work on brain health, nutrition and behaviour. His work focuses on practical, accessible strategies that support cognitive function, emotional balance and sustainable habit change.

Dr. Colm O’Connor, clinical psychologist and couples therapist, offers a grounded and relational conversation on vulnerability, identity and the patterns that shape relationships, behaviour and emotional well-being. Find out more below. This interview was conducted by Mícheál Ó Mathúna, author, workshop facilitator and integrative practitioner. His work focuses on conditioning, self-trust and the restoration of internal regulation.He is the founder of The Health Zone, a platform for conversations exploring health, behaviour and human development. You can explore more of Mícheál’s work and The Health Zone here. Listen to every episode of The Health Zone here:https://www.thehealthzones.com/ Follow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/dhealthzone/ Follow on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/thehealthzones Follow on Twitter:https://twitter.com/dhealthzone/ Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbZXDYJF_ypdjEmQk-BEIg Join the Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehealthzone/ Colm explores: ✓ How awareness of mortality can shift perspective and influence how we live✓ The dynamic structure within relationships and how imbalance affects connection✓ Why identity is often shaped by layered patterns of experience and conditioning✓ The role of vulnerability in creating authentic relationships and emotional connection✓ How disconnection from vulnerability can lead to rigidity, fear or defensive behaviour✓ The relationship between self-awareness and relational well-being✓ What can be learned from cultural and ancestral influences on behaviour and identity✓ How understanding relational patterns can support greater clarity and connection Dr. Colm O’Connor is a clinical psychologist, couples therapist and writer known for his work on relationships, family systems and emotional well-being. His work focuses on understanding relational dynamics, vulnerability and identity, supporting individuals and couples in developing deeper awareness and more balanced relationships.

Mas Sajady, speaker and practitioner, offers a structured and exploratory conversation on perception, stress, conditioning and the patterns that shape behaviour, health and internal regulation. Find out more below. This interview was conducted by Mícheál Ó Mathúna, author, workshop facilitator and integrative practitioner. His work focuses on conditioning, self-trust and the restoration of internal regulation. He is the founder of The Health Zone, a platform for conversations exploring health, behaviour and human development. You can explore more of Mícheál’s work and The Health Zone here. Listen to every episode of The Health Zone here:https://www.thehealthzones.com/ Follow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/dhealthzone/ Follow on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/thehealthzones Follow on Twitter:https://twitter.com/dhealthzone/ Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbZXDYJF_ypdjEmQk-BEIg Join the Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehealthzone/ Mas explores: ✓ How shifts in underlying patterns, often described as frequencies, can influence change and perception✓ How changes at a core level can impact health, behaviour and financial decision-making✓ How stress and fear affect the nervous system and can interfere with recovery processes✓ How environmental inputs, including food, may influence developmental and behavioural outcomes✓ How changes in identity and self-perception can alter how individuals relate to illness✓ How broader systems of connection shape perception, behaviour and internal organisation Mas Sajady is a speaker and practitioner known for his work on perception, conditioning and human development. His work focuses on identifying underlying patterns, internal organisation and behavioural conditioning, supporting individuals in developing clarity, regulation and functional change.

Sonia O’Sullivan, Dr. Steve Peters and Mark McManus offer a grounded and applied conversation on performance, behaviour, training and the patterns that shape resilience, consistency and internal regulation. Find out more below. This interview was conducted by Mícheál Ó Mathúna, author, workshop facilitator and integrative practitioner. His work focuses on conditioning, self-trust and the restoration of internal regulation. He is the founder of The Health Zone, a platform for conversations exploring health, behaviour and human development. You can explore more of Mícheál’s work and The Health Zone here. Listen to every episode of The Health Zone here:https://www.thehealthzones.com/ Follow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/dhealthzone/ Follow on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/thehealthzones Follow on Twitter:https://twitter.com/dhealthzone/ Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbZXDYJF_ypdjEmQk-BEIg Join the Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehealthzone/ They explore: ✓ How sporting careers develop through structured training, discipline and consistent behavioural patterns✓ How psychological frameworks influence performance, decision-making and competitive environments✓ How individuals can train in ways that support both performance and long-term health✓ How balance, recovery and regulation contribute to sustainable performance in sport and life Sonia O’Sullivan is an Olympic athlete known for her achievements in middle and long-distance running. Dr. Steve Peters is a sports psychiatrist known for his work on performance psychology and behavioural models in elite sport. Mark McManus is a health and wellness professional focused on training, physical development and applied health practice.

Ringu Tulku Rinpoche, Charlie Stevens and Bella Hancock offer a grounded and contextual conversation on yoga, meditation, buddhist practice and the structures that shape attention, behaviour and lived experience. Find out more below. This interview was conducted by Mícheál Ó Mathúna, author, workshop facilitator and integrative practitioner. His work focuses on conditioning, self-trust and the restoration of internal regulation.He is the founder of The Health Zone, a platform for conversations exploring health, behaviour and human development. You can explore more of Mícheál’s work and The Health Zone here. Listen to every episode of The Health Zone here:https://www.thehealthzones.com/ Follow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/dhealthzone/ Follow on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/thehealthzones Follow on Twitter:https://twitter.com/dhealthzone/ Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbZXDYJF_ypdjEmQk-BEIg Join the Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehealthzone/ They explore: ✓ How contemplative practices such as yoga and meditation influence attention and behavioural patterns✓ How buddhist frameworks approach experience, perception and the reduction of psychological suffering✓ How traditional systems, including Tibetan medicine, relate to health and lived experience✓ How structured practice can support consistency, awareness and stability in daily life Ringu Tulku Rinpoche is a Tibetan Buddhist teacher known for his work on contemplative practice and buddhist philosophy. Charlie Stevens is a yoga and meditation teacher focused on practice, training and applied therapeutic work. Bella Hancock is involved in organising yoga-based events, supporting community engagement and structured practice environments.

Dr. Jim White, psychologist and founder of Stress Control, offers a grounded and practical conversation on stress, its effects and the patterns that shape behaviour, health and daily functioning. Find out more below. This interview was conducted by Mícheál Ó Mathúna, author, workshop facilitator and integrative practitioner. His work focuses on conditioning, self-trust and the restoration of internal regulation.He is the founder of The Health Zone, a platform for conversations exploring health, behaviour and human development. You can explore more of Mícheál’s work and The Health Zone here. Listen to every episode of The Health Zone here:https://www.thehealthzones.com/ Follow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/dhealthzone/ Follow on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/thehealthzones Follow on Twitter:https://twitter.com/dhealthzone/ Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbZXDYJF_ypdjEmQk-BEIg Join the Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehealthzone/ Jim explores: ✓ What stress is, how it develops and the conditions that contribute to it✓ How stress relates to physical health, illness and long-term outcomes✓ Why levels of stress have increased and the factors influencing modern experience✓ How breathing, relaxation and structured problem solving support stress reduction Dr. Jim White is a clinical psychologist known for his work on CBT and stress management. His work focuses on practical interventions, behavioural patterns and structured approaches, supporting individuals in managing stress and improving daily functioning.