The Thriving Mind.

Perhaps it’s good to briefly write about the mechanics of stress. Short story: Stress is a good thing when delivered to us in a measured way. I call it the Goldilocks of Stress. Just the right amount, just the right quality. And yes, that goes for chairs, beds and porridge too. Too much stress and […]

WST 090: The One About Adaptation

philosophy, health, wellness, politics

Goldilocks had it right. Things work best when they’re in the right amount. Not too much, not too little. Goes for stress too, and our ability (or not) to adapt to it. Support me: Patreon Find me: sidgarzahillman.com SmallSteppers.com stanfordinn.com (resort) Health Made Simple Podcast Music:iTunes | Limited Edition, hand-letterpressed CD! See me live:Dates are […]

WST 081: Find Your Ground. It’s There.

philosophy, health, wellness, politics

Daily podcasting: Day 2. Most of us are feeling like the ground has been removed from beneath our feet. It hasn’t. We just need to remember where it is. We need to find it again. Support me on Patreon Find me: sidgarzahillman.com SmallSteppers.com stanfordinn.com (resort) Health Made Simple Podcast Music:iTunes | Limited Edition, hand-letterpressed CD! […]

Are you a Sideliner or a Backburner?

Because of what I do, I’m hyper aware of trends, behaviors, and habits in the happy living arena. I pay close attention to what works and doesn’t work for people, and especially what stops people from living life on their terms. (My approach removes these obstacles, but I gotta know what we’re up against, dig?) […]

WST 060: When You are bigger than You

philosophy, health, wellness, politics

“Be a part of something bigger than you.” I hate that kind of crap, mostly cuz it’s not true. Nothing’s bigger than you. You just gotta expand to meet it. Btw, this episode includes an amusing anecdote about socks, as is customary. Sign up for the first group Small Steppers Launch (Mon. Sept. 2)!CLICK HERE […]

WST 056: The Universal Gamble

philosophy, health, wellness, politics

We often let things get too out of hand before we make a change. We gamble with our own health and happiness, thinking that we may beat the odds. But do we? Do we ever? Support me on Patreon Health Made Simple (8 week Healthy Eating Training) SmallSteppers.com (my habit change program) sidgarzahillman.com (Sign up […]

WST 045: Oh How Scholarly

philosophy, health, wellness, politics

What happens when we find inconsistencies in religious texts? It’s our problem. It’s that we’re reading the texts as scholars, not as believers. I have a problem with this AND, thinking of starting a new religion because of it. BRAND NEW SID HILLMAN QUARTET ALBUM, “ROUND ABOUT WAY”:iTunes | Limited Edition, hand-letterpressed CD! Listen to […]

WST 042: Raw, Raw, Raw for Social Media!

philosophy, health, wellness, politics

A couple days ago I heard a podcast about social media and what they’re doing. I mean, what they’re REALLY doing. So. It’s time we all know, and it’s certainly time we all get into this. Podcast mentioned in this episode Support me on Patreon Health Made Simple (8 week Healthy Eating Training) SmallSteppers.com (my […]

WST 034: The Periphery

philosophy, health, wellness, politics

The periphery. The outer edges. In today’s world, we’re hearing their voices loud and clear. But, one little hitch: They ain’t speaking for us. Support me on Patreon Health Made Simple (8 week Healthy Eating Training) SmallSteppers.com (my habit change program) sidgarzahillman.com (Sign up for my mailing list!) stanfordinn.com Buy My Stuff:MerchBooks Upcoming Appearances:Santa Cruz […]

WST 025: All or nothing. And nothing.

philosophy, health, wellness, politics

I’ve heard it time and time again. “I’m an all or nothing person.” Turns out, you’re not. And for more than one reason. Please O’ please support me on Patreon My Small Steppers Coaching System sidgarzahillman.com Buy My Stuff: Merch Books Upcoming Speaking Gigs: Fort Lauderdale VegFest (Ft. Lauderdale, FL, December 1) Santa Cruz VegFest […]

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