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 RadishWebsite: davidredish.com or witnessingyou.comConnect with Light StoneCoaching & Protocols: stoneprotocol.comInstagram: @lightstone.mediaIf this conversation helped you ground yourself and find your center, please Like, Subscribe, and Share The Stone Protocol. Let’s spread the healing.