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EPISODE · Feb 8, 2026 · 59 MIN

From Rock Bottom OCD to Food Freedom: A Healing Journey with Hunter

from You're Great with Unique Hammond

Episode Summary: What happens when you over-train, under-eat, and lose touch with your nervous system? For Hunter, it resulted in a "weighted blanket" of chronic fatigue and a terrifying cycle of OCD. In this episode, Unique and Hunter discuss the specific steps he took to desensitize his nervous system, why he had to eat 4,000+ calories just to feel safe, and the importance of disconnecting from the "matrix" of technology to find health.Key Timestamps:[00:00] The "Comfort Crisis" and why being cold and bored is good for you.[08:45] Screen time vs. Fiction: How different hobbies impact the Whoop stress monitor.[15:20] The Minnesota Starvation Study: Why under-eating leads to psychological breaks.[24:10] Hunter’s Rock Bottom: Navigating OCD, anxiety, and depersonalization.[35:00] The "Bottom-Up" Approach: Using the Bean Protocol to calm the brain.[48:15] Life after Coffee (and bringing it back): Finding personal metabolic balance.[55:30] The 6 PM Rule: How early dinners revolutionized Hunter’s sleep.Resources Mentioned:The Comfort Crisis by Michael EasterHope and Help for Your Nerves by Dr. Claire WeeksGood Energy by Dr. Casey Means The Bean Protocol: wwwyourgreat.com

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