I recently interviewed . We talked about his views on holistic mental health and his commitment to service following the loss of his father, the entertainer Robin Williams. I learned a lot from Zak during our discussion 🧵
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(1) It’s easy to conflate self-love with selfishness. However, the opposite is true. You can be of better service to others by finding a true sense of self-worth. The key point is to heal oneself first; by doing so, you can be of maximum service to others. Zak exemplifies that.
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(2) There's burgeoning research on metabolic health and the intersection of what we eat and how our brain works. Unsurprisingly, there is a direct connection between our diet and our mind. However, the mechanisms at play are becoming better understood.
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(3) Specific amino acids can directly regulate our mood. That's the basis behind Zak's company PYM (Prepare Your Mind), which you can check out here:
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That's just a few examples of the area we covered. Check out the full interview here:
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