Dr. Shawn's Blog

Resilience From the Inside Out Join us for a life-changing retreat where science meets soul.  September 17-20 The retreat experience will include: We’re keeping the cost LOW – at only $999* until July 31 (plus whichever room you choose @$840-$1440) – you can see our rooms at www.3WavesBnB.com  *After July 31, the normal rate of

What Your Gut Microbiome Has to Do With Protecting Your Brain June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month, making it a perfect time to ask an important question: What if one of the most powerful tools for protecting your brain isn’t in your medicine cabinet, but on your plate? Two newly published studies add

One of the things I’ve been thinking about a lot lately is this: What actually creates a “Good Life”? According to the famous Harvard Study of Adult Development (sometimes called the Harvard Longevity Study), two of the biggest drivers of long-term happiness are: Those ideas have shaped a lot of how we built 3 Waves

For the past decade, gut-brain science has focused on an exciting new category known as psychobiotics. Psychobiotics are probiotics and related ingredients that support emotional well-being through the microbiome-gut-brain axis. Research has shown that specific strains can help improve mood, reduce stress, support sleep quality, and enhance resilience. It was a major breakthrough. But it

A few weeks ago, I went into Boston to see one of my favorite bands, Yumi Zouma – an alternative music band originally from New Zealand. Fantastic show – I have all their albums and I’ve seen them before and they just keep getting better! But what really stuck with me afterward was hearing lead

Building Your Adaptive Capacity for Everyday Excellence What if this summer could be about more than vacations, cookouts, and crossing things off your to-do list? What if it could be the summer you become more resilient, more energized, more focused, and more capable of handling whatever life throws your way? That’s the goal behind our