Shallow reconnects with Brendan Tietz, a former powerlifter and now a holistic coach. Tietz discusses the importance of following practitioners and academics in order to gain practical advice and grounded knowledge. He also discusses the impact of social media on human behavior and the importance of navigating life and health through meditation and practices. Transitioning from Powerlifting to Holistic Coaching (00:03:21) Evolution of Consciousness through Meditation. (00:11:18) Red Flags in the Mindfulness and Meditation Space (00:31:23) Practical Advice: Following Practitioners and Academics (00:36:59) Four Ways of Knowing in Cog Sci (00:39:15) Diversifying Knowledge and Perspectives (00:41:36) Intersection of Social Media and Internal Growth (00:42:53) Finding Balance in Sharing Personal Life on Social Media (00:48:32) Dangers of Social Media and Reward Pathways (00:51:13) Impact of Social Media on Human Behavior (00:56:16) Navigating Life and Health through Meditation and Practices (00:59:33) Measuring Progress through Passion and Sensations (01:04:44) Staying Sharp and Looking for the Next Edge (01:09:02) We’ve got a new sponsor! Marek Health is a health optimization company that offers advanced blood testing, health coaching, and expert medical oversight. Our services can help you enhance your lifestyle, nutrition, and supplementation to medical treatment and care. https://marekhealth.com/rxd Code RXD   Don’t miss the release of our newest educational community - The Pre-Script ® Collective! Join the community today at www.pre-script.com.   For other strength training, health, and injury prevention resources, check out our website, YouTube channel, and Instagram.   For more episodes, subscribe and tune in to our podcast. Also, make sure to sign up to our mailing list at www.pre-script.com to get the first updates on new programming releases.   You can also follow Dr. Jordan Shallow and Dr. Jordan Jiunta on Instagram!   Dr. Jordan Shallow: https://www.instagram.com/the_muscle_doc/ Dr. Jordan Jiunta: https://www.instagram.com/redwiteandjordan/