There’s a common misconception that if you’re eating right and getting enough exercise, you’re living a healthy lifestyle. But the truth is, there’s more to optimizing your health than just diet and exercise, and understanding how to cover several different angles of your health is essential for living a primal lifestyle.   Welcome to another episode of the Primal Shift podcast, where host Michael Kummer shares an overview of the eight key primal shifts, or core principles, that make up a healthy lifestyle. He shares some of the misconceptions about optimizing your health, and why sometimes getting outside of your comfort zone is the key to thriving.  What we discuss: 00:01:42 Primal shift #1: Sleep 00:03:31 Primal shift #2: Nutrition 00:04:56 Primal shift #3: Exercise 00:06:01 Primal shift #4: Stress management 00:07:01 Primal shift #5: Environmental toxins 00:08:00 Primal shift #6: Hormesis 00:08:55 Primal shift #7: Belonging and tribalism 00:10:53 Primal shift #8: Reconnecting with nature                                                                                                                                                                             Key Takeaways: Prioritizing sleep is crucial for overall well-being and optimal health. Sleep allows our bodies to recover, restore, and consolidate memories, and without giving our bodies sufficient time to undergo these processes, we cannot expect to perform at our best physically or mentally the following day.  The purpose of exercise is to push your body beyond its comfort zone and subject it to a certain level of stress. By carefully selecting the right stressors through exercise, you can help your body develop resilience and become stronger. Reconnecting with nature is essential for overall health. For millions of years we walked barefoot, exposing ourselves to natural elements. Going outside barefoot for just a few moments a day can have a big impact on our well-being. Learn more from Michael Kummer: Use code “primalshift” to save 15% on your order at https://shop.michaelkummer.com/ Website: https://michaelkummer.com/ Instagram: @mkummer82