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How stress blocks manifestation: the prefrontal cortex and your nervous system

Even mild stress impairs the prefrontal cortex behind planning and focus, so you can't build new patterns from a dysregulated state. Regulate first to practice.

May 10, 2026 9 min read

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Neuroscience

Breathwork and the vagus nerve: the science of calming your nervous system

Breathwork calms your nervous system because the breath is the one autonomic branch you can steer. The vagus nerve, HRV, and three techniques, explained.

Jun 4, 2025 8 min read

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Neuroscience

Manifesting when you're anxious or depressed: why it backfires (and what to do first)

Manifesting while anxious or depressed backfires because stress impairs the prefrontal cortex the practice needs. It's biology, not a failing. Regulate first.

Apr 20, 2025 9 min read