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Overwhelm has a reputation problem. We treat it like a malfunction—something to eliminate, manage, or escape. But what if overwhelm isn’t the enemy? What if it’s simply the signal that we’re human, alive, and facing choices that matter? That idea surfaced repeatedly in my conversation with Dr. Max McKeown. Not as a tactic or a mindset shift, but as a grounding truth: humans have always lived with more information, possibility, and uncertainty than they can fully process. The difference today isn’t the presence of overwhelm—it’s how we respond to it. One of the most compelling ideas we explored was the…
For years, Bert Kreischer built an empire around chaos. The shirts-off storytelling, late-night partying, and “Machine” persona transformed him into one of comedy’s most recognizable figures. But heading into this year’s 2 Bears 5K alongside fellow comedian Tom Segura, Kreischer says something feels completely different. Ironically, the event itself started almost accidentally. “To be honest with you, the funniest part is we had nothing to talk about that day,” Kreischer says laughing. “Tom decided to run a 5K back in his hometown, and I’d already done marathons, Tough Mudders, you name it.” What began as podcast banter eventually evolved into…
Protein has officially entered its fizzy era. In today’s wellness-obsessed landscape, where convenience meets optimization, consumers are constantly looking for ways to do more with less: fewer ingredients, fewer calories, fewer compromises. Now, that same protein obsession is spilling into the soda aisle, promising to deliver both refreshment and function. But as with many trends born in the social media age, it’s worth asking: is this just hype, or something that actually earns a spot in your routine? Much of the buzz around protein soda owes its momentum to TikTok, where users are mixing ready-to-drink protein shakes with soda to…
Hydration has somehow become the overachiever of the wellness world, complete with rules, numbers, and a surprising amount of pressure. We’ve all heard them. Eight glasses a day. More water for glowing skin. Skip coffee if you want to stay “properly” hydrated. It sounds convincing enough, until you realize how little of it is actually rooted in solid science. The truth is, hydration is far more nuanced and a lot more personal than the checklist approach we’ve been following. Before you refill your bottle again, it’s worth unpacking what’s real and what’s not. Ahead, five of the most common hydration…
There’s no doubt about it—Gladiator fever is back and motivating us all to get fitter. While American Gladiators kicked things off in 1989, the recent success of international reboots in Australia, France and the United Kingdom has reignited the global phenomenon once again. And it is in the U.K. that a world’s first “Gladiators Experience” has opened its doors at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham. So, as a childhood Gladiators fan who is now a grown-up fitness writer, I couldn’t resist the chance to step inside the arena, and while I soon learned that winning is not always possible,…
Count your steps for 60 seconds. This many after 60 means you’re in great shape. Walking might be the most underrated thing you can do for your health. It keeps you moving, gets your heart rate up, and builds a base that supports everything else. I’ve worked with a lot of people over the years, and the ones who stay consistent with walking tend to feel better, move better, and recover faster. It doesn’t need a perfect setup. Step outside, head to a park, walk your neighborhood, or hop on a walking pad—it all counts. There’s a reason walking shows…
Suicidal thoughts are often treated solely as symptoms to be eliminated or risks to be managed, yet this narrow focus can overlook their deeper meaning. Many people who experience suicidal thoughts are also carrying unresolved trauma, loss, or chronic emotional pain. This article explores what suicidal thoughts may be trying to tell us, reframing the desire for death not as a literal wish to die but as a signal that something in a person’s life, identity, or relationships has become unbearable or unsustainable. When these thoughts are approached with curiosity, compassion, and attention to meaning alongside safety, therapy can become…
You could start small by taking a beat to check in with yourself before responding to your mom’s texts. If you don’t feel like dealing with her at that moment, don’t. If that’s not enough to preserve your energy, maybe you can limit the number of texts you’ll respond to each day or week. You can always change it up later by removing another point of contact, like those unannounced visits, if you need more space (see step five).3. Decide how quietly you want to quit.You don’t have to formally announce that you’re going low-contact, but giving your mom a…
Kemari Copeland shot to fame in 2024 after obliterating Virginia Tech’s squat record, lifting an astonishing 605 pounds—for 10 reps! And, while the Hokies’ defensive lineman’s powerful performance in the gym is building a solid foundation for football, he’s also working on the finer details, like working on his strategy and hitting the right bodyweight for Saturdays this season—and hopefully Sundays in the NFL. M&F sat down with the exciting lineman to find out more about his love of lifting, and how he’s been using the off-season to ready for 2026 and beyond. And the way he describes it, it’s…
How long can you hold a wall sit after 60? Here’s what trainers say. They may not look like much, but wall sits are a deceptively challenging (and revealing) test of lower-body strength for those over 60. That’s because isometric holds, like the wall sit, place your muscles under constant tension without changing length. If you keep doing wall sits, the tension placed on your quads, glutes, and hamstrings helps build muscular strength and endurance (your ability to maintain force over time) in your lower body, which is crucial for common daily activities like walking, climbing stairs, and standing for extended periods. Lower…