I am standing in Tsuruoka, in the Shoai region of Japan, reflecting on my journey so far and wondering what awaits me in the coming days.

The Vagus Nerve is the tenth cranial nerve and it interfaces with the parasympathetic nervous system by controlling all of our major organs and digestive system.

I can honestly preface this story by saying that I have no clear recollection how I found myself with the Yamabushi, or the pilgrimage that came along with the adventure that was my time with them.

Learning not to be afraid of death was a liberating lesson in itself, but in releasing my hold on the fear of dying, I found myself also released from all other erstwhile fears.

The Power of the Mind Body Connection

Why is disconnection between our minds and bodies of such detriment?

The brave investigate and work on their emotions, while the weak hide and castigate the brave.

The journey began one afternoon sitting in our old house watching the Minimalist documentary on Netflix with my then 9-year-old son Luca.

In your business, political party, sports team or within your circle of friends, the weakest link will impact the collective.

One of the first things you will learn whilst working with me is the difference between fight, flight and freeze, and rest and relax. The first is a state of reaction and the second is a state of observation.

Did you know your immune system does most of it’s important work whilst we sleep? Fighting infection and recovering from illness requires a good nights sleep.

By coming to terms with our fears, we can learn to see them simply as any other incident or memory, neither creating a high nor a low.

Have you ever considered how little time your car actually spends on the road versus on your driveway, outside your work or in your garage?