Articles Archive - Cut the Crap

The Whisper That Calls Us Home

There’s something unmistakably tender about how we care for babies and children. We offer them presence, love, warmth, good food, and rest. We protect them from harm. We shield them from violence, processed junk masquerading as food, overstimulation, and harmful screens and content. We make space for them to breathe and grow.

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Screen, If You Can Hear Me

Recently, I started unplugging once a week. Tuesday night, I let my loved ones know that I am reachable only by horse and buggy—meaning, if they want to find me, they’ll have to come over. The computer is turned off. The phone is shut down. Any device with a screen goes black.

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Now, Wheat One Minute!

For nearly two million years, humans ate one way, more or less. Then, in the blink of an eye—at least from an evolutionary standpoint—we changed everything. We went from hunting and gathering to farming. Then, just as our bodies were still adjusting to that, we changed again. In the last 100 years, in a blink of an eye, for our bodies, we industrialized food, refining it, stripping it of nutrients, and mass-producing it for efficiency and profit.

Better Living Through Not Dying

In the marathon of life, taking care of your body is about the long term. Your body is the only flesh vehicle you get, and unlike a car, you can't trade it in when it starts breaking down.

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Calibrate to Real Change

We live in a culture that constantly tells us we can have anything, create anything, and be anything. Yet so many of us feel we don't have what we wanted, aren't able to create what we desire, and feel we are not enough as we are. The answer may lie in how we calibrate ourselves. Reality and perception don't always match.

The Plug-In Hybrid Body

Your body is nature's original hybrid vehicle, designed to run on two distinct fuel sources. Just like a modern plug-in car can switch between gasoline and electricity, your body can derive energy from either carbohydrates or dietary and stored fat. The problem? Most of us have been primarily fueling up at the "carb station," never allowing our bodies to access that alternative power system.

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The Critical Mass Moment of Weight Loss

For a long time, I was convinced I was doing everything right. I cut back on portions, chose "healthier" options, and eliminated some of my worst eating habits. Yet the scale refused to budge. It was as if my body hadn't received the memo that I was "eating better."

The Sacred Vessel

You're part of an expedition, deep in a massive cave on an uncharted planet. You step carefully through this vast cavern, your lights sweeping across walls of stone untouched for millennia. And then, you see it—half-buried beneath layers of dust and time. A spacecraft. Ancient, immense, perfect. Its metal skin bears the marks of countless journeys across the stars, yet remains unbroken. Not a machine abandoned, but a testament to extraordinary design—waiting.

Eating Like the Ancients

Imagine compressing the entire span of human evolution into a single 24-hour day. For 23 hours and 55 minutes, we lived as hunter-gatherers—roaming forests, jungles, deserts, and prairies, hunting animals and foraging for edible plants.

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Train Your Body Like Max

A man’s best friend is probably his own body. Just like a dog, your body doesn’t speak English; it learns through observation, consistency, and steady signals. If you want to make lasting changes to your health, think of your body like a dog that you need to train—with patience and steady guidance.

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My Working Title

We give ourselves titles at a very early age, and they often stick. Much like a screenwriter in the early stages of crafting a script, we need a catchy title to capture attention and convey a sense of purpose. A title is essential—a hook that draws people in.

Rediscovering Self

Reconnecting with your true self is about shedding external expectations and rediscovering your core essence. Social conditioning often buries authenticity, but with awareness and intentional action, you can reclaim it. This article explores the power of self-awareness, mindful attention, and decisive action to help you live with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

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Unbreakable

Life is unpredictable, and security is often an illusion. We try to control outcomes, but true freedom comes from embracing impermanence. This article explores how to shift perspective, release fear, and live fully in the present rather than waiting for a perfect future that may never arrive.

My Working Title

From an early age, we assign ourselves titles that shape our identity and influence our choices. These titles often stem from how others perceive us, childhood experiences, and our desire for validation. This article explores how these early labels form, their impact on our lives, and how we can redefine them.

The Evolution of Man-Kind

Kindness has become an undervalued virtue in a culture obsessed with conflict, critique, and domination. This article explores the decline of kindness, why it matters, and how to reclaim it as a source of strength and resilience in our lives and relationships.

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The Paradox of Praise

This article explores the importance of moving beyond seeking external validation and the transformative power of presence. We delve into how validation can erode self-worth and how being present—without rushing to offer praise or solutions—fosters independence, self-trust, and authentic connections.

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Complicated 2 Simple

Simplicity goes beyond minimalism; it’s about aligning with who you are and what you do. Through intention, planning, and conscious choice, you gain clarity and purpose. Life design coaching embraces this principle, helping clients navigate life’s demands with structure and flexibility, focusing on what truly matters.

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Better Than Discipline

Sustainable growth flourishes through thoughtful adjustments and small, consistent steps. While sheer force of will can drive change, it often leads to disconnection and burnout, causing progress to stall. Like a turtle gliding calmly through the ocean, steady effort gets you where you're going with greater ease.

Insecure 2 Secured

Insecurity is a familiar, often unspoken presence in our lives, subtly influencing how we see ourselves and relate to others. When we explore these vulnerabilities with compassion, we gain the freedom to navigate life more openly, no longer captive to old patterns or reactive emotions.

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Anchored 2 Our Stable Core

In the quiet rhythms of daily life, our anchors—small routines and habits—ground us, offering a sense of stability. Yet beyond these external comforts lies a deeper, unshakable anchor: our core self, which remains constant amidst the changing tides of life.

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Vague 2 Clear and Present

We explore how embracing emotions as they arise can lead to an easier experience. By learning to pause, identify, and accept feelings without judgment, we open the door to deeper self understanding and real appreciation.

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Exhausted 2 Inspired

Exhaustion can feel overwhelming, draining not only our physical energy but also our emotional and mental reserves. This article explores how to navigate through that exhaustion, gradually transforming it into renewed enthusiasm and a deeper sense of fulfillment.

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The Weight of Old Dreams

Letting go of old dreams is often seen as a difficult and painful process, but it can also be one of the most liberating choices we make.

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Connecting 2 A Deeper Version

In the depths of your being lies a rich tapestry of experiences, instincts, and aspirations that shape who you are. This blog explores the intricate interplay between your conscious desires and the subconscious forces that influence your journey toward self-transformation.

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Begin Now 2 Go Slow

We often wait for the perfect conditions or a clear sign that it's time. But what if the right moment is something we create ourselves? Can we start now and feel relaxed knowing it will take time?

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The Joy of Difficult

Real transformation demands confronting and embracing difficulties, as meaningful change involves accepting and working through discomfort rather than seeking quick fixes. In the acceptance of difficulties we can also find joy.

Early Signals

The primary hurdle we face when embarking on a significant life transition is the resistance posed by entrenched habits and routines. Yet, we can equip ourselves for this inevitable resistance by recognizing our specific early warning signs.

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Fearful 2 Heartfelt

Conflict can be one of the most uncomfortable and dreaded parts of communication, often leading to suppressed feelings and unresolved tension. Yet, by learning to regulate emotions and practicing open, vulnerable dialogue, we can transform confrontations into opportunities for deeper understanding and connection.

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Hearing Ourselves

Here we explore how engaging deeply with our own narratives can uncover hidden emotions and insights, suggesting that by asking ourselves clear, introspective questions, we can gain a deeper understanding of our true feelings and intentions.

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Deer in the Forest

While we start life in a state of unity with the universe, we soon identify as separate and fragmented from the whole. True fulfillment comes from reconnecting with one's inherent essence and bringing back this deeper sense of self into the life we enjoy.

Articles of Common Interest

The Whisper That Calls Us Home

Screen, If You Can Hear Me

Now, Wheat One Minute!

Better Living Through Not Dying

Calibrate to Real Change

The Plug-In Hybrid Body

The Critical Mass Moment of Weight Loss

The Sacred Vessel

Eating Like the Ancients

Train Your Body Like Max

My Working Title

Rediscovering Self

Unbreakable

My Working Title

The Evolution of Man-Kind

The Paradox of Praise

Complicated 2 Simple

Better Than Discipline

Insecure 2 Secured

Anchored 2 Our Stable Core

Vague 2 Clear and Present

Exhausted 2 Inspired

The Weight of Old Dreams

Connecting 2 A Deeper Version

Begin Now 2 Go Slow

The Joy of Difficult

Early Signals

Fearful 2 Heartfelt

Hearing Ourselves

Deer in the Forest