Ep. 7 - What's Helping You?

Welcome back to The Way Back In with John and Tracy! We are doing a deep dive into our personal "system updates". What coping mechanisms, mindsets, and routines worked for us in our 20s, and what do we actually need now as we approach 40? In this episode, Tracy opens up about navigating significant hormonal shifts and the empowering realization that it is okay to seek medical support when willpower alone isn't enough. John reflects on his own long-term journey with managing his mental health, the evolution of his daily wellness toolkit, and his shift toward heavily researched supplement routines to stay balanced. We also explore the paradox of turning your passions into a paycheck. Tracy shares why she stepped back from teaching yoga to protect her personal practice , and John discusses how he is approaching his upcoming book revisions without tying his self-worth or livelihood to the final outcome. Topics We Cover:Navigating major shifts in physical and mental well-being, and why you don't have to push through it alone. Why John reads the Tao Te Ching every single day and how its ancient wisdom grounds his mind. The danger of "transactional hobbies" and learning to detach your ego from the results. How our fitness routines must adapt to our changing cortisol levels—from the high intensity of CrossFit and hot yoga to the grounding effects of barre and calisthenics. The profound value of bodywork, acupuncture, and chiropractic care for releasing stored physical and energetic tension. Building genuine community, embracing self-love through practices like IFS, and finally letting go of what other people think. Join us as we talk through the messy, beautiful process of learning to love ourselves, why you should "date" your therapist until you find the perfect fit, and how to stay grounded in the present moment.