Happy Wednesday {{first name | my friend}},

Some nourishing energies are flowing through today’s issue. And much of it is a return to what humans once probably took for granted as obvious. The more we slow down and reconnect, the more we move in the direction of healing.

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The barreleye looks like it came from another planet. It has a clear, dome-like head so you can see its bright green, tube-shaped eyes inside. Those eyes usually point upward to spot prey as silhouettes against faint light, which matters when you live deep in the ocean where sunlight barely reaches. If you want to see what this fish actually looks like up close, click into these barreleye photos and fast facts.

The wild part is that its eyes can rotate. For decades, scientists assumed the eyes were fixed in place, until underwater observations showed they can pivot forward when the fish is feeding. That means it can scan above, then shift to lock onto prey in front, all while the clear shield helps protect those sensitive eyes. Here’s the story that explains the rotating-eye discovery: how scientists solved the barreleye mystery.

If your digestion has been feeling reactive, even healthy meals can sometimes be too much.

Raw vegetables, dense proteins, and big smoothies may sound like a good idea on paper, but they can ask a lot from an already irritated digestive system. Soup is a great option for those times. It’s warm, hydrating, easy to break down, and often far more calming when your gut needs support.

That’s why I wanted to share Jason Prall’s Gut-Friendly Soup Cookbook.

Inside, you’ll find recipes designed around:

And when you get the cookbook here, you’ll also receive a ticket to the Food Sensitivity Summit starting March 26, where 15 experts explore what may actually be driving bloating, fatigue, brain fog, and ongoing food reactions.

If your stomach has felt unpredictable lately, this is a simple place to begin.

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Riana and I have been craving camping lately. There’s something about getting out under the big Montana sky, getting into those quiet slower moments, and ending the day by a fire that just feels good. In the winter, when everything is cold and we’re inside more, I notice how much I miss it. And every year, as soon as the weather starts to warm up, we can’t wait to get back out there.

One of the best parts of camping: the fire.

There’s something about sitting around a campfire that instantly transfixes us. You slow down. Your breathing deepens. Conversations feel easier and more meaningful. Time stretches in a way that’s hard to explain. And it turns out, these observations and feelings are deeply rooted in how we evolved as humans.

If you’ve ever sat by a fire long enough, you’ve probably felt it.

Less urgency. Less mental noise. More presence.

You’re not checking your phone every few minutes. You’re not jumping between tasks. You’re just… there. Present.

Compare that to a typical evening at home. Bright overhead lights. Screens. Notifications. Constant input. The nervous system rarely gets a chance to fully settle.

A campfire seems to flip a switch.

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