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A young man in a cream linen shirt sits on a sunlit Miami terrace, eyes closed, hand on his chest, breathing deliberately.

Recovery · Burnout·Apr 22, 2026

Understanding Burnout at the Root — and Why Willpower Won't Fix It

Most high performers try to think their way out of burnout. After two decades and 16,000 cases, here is what actually breaks the loop.

Dr. Arturo Mesquite·9 min read

Editorial close-up of a young man with two clinical electrodes on his temple, eyes closed, against a deep ink background.

Reset · Nervous System·Apr 15, 2026

The Vagus Nerve, Explained Without the Mysticism

Strip away the wellness marketing and the vagus nerve is still extraordinary. Here is what it actually does — and the four interventions with the strongest evidence.

James Okafor·11 min read

A young man's hands rest open on his diaphragm in a plain white t-shirt, ribcage softly visible in window light.

Reset · Nervous System·Mar 4, 2026

Breath as the Shortest Route to Calm

Three patterns, one rule, and a full physiological reset between meetings.

Mateo Rivera·5 min read