Running Man Self Regulation Skills Project

Ep 128. Every day we’re flooded with information, decisions, patterns — the familiar and the ever-changing. As human beings our brains are wired to seek efficiency. We rely on our mental filters to process what’s known and ignore what’s novel, because novelty demands more energy.
But this very wiring can make us vulnerable: when the environment shifts, when predators (literal or social) hide behind camouflage, our pattern-seek...

Ep. 127. Every day, we face choices — some small and forgettable, others powerful enough to change our health, our relationships, our careers, and sometimes even our lives. We all want to make the right decisions… the ones that keep us safe, grounded, and aligned with who we want to be.

And yet, during stress — especially sudden stress — our thinking brain often shuts down. We try to reason, analyze, and “stay calm,” but the brain’s...

Ep. 126 The subconscious mind. It’s mysterious, dark, powerful – yet largely hidden beneath the surface. In psychodynamic therapy, the goal was to make the unconscious conscious. Think of the classic iceberg metaphor: the visible tip above water is the conscious mind, while the vast bulk beneath the surface is the subconscious. That hidden iceberg under deep, dark waters hints at enormous power.
But here’s the truth: the subco...

Ep 125.  The Power of 'I'—How Language Shapes Your Identity & Self-Worth" 

In a world where values like honesty, integrity, loyalty, and authenticity are praised, many of us struggle with living up to them—especially in the age of social media. Our ego identity—the part of us tied to group belonging, image, and perception—is shaped by the environments we grow up in: families, schools, communities, and ...

Ep 124. 

Are You Living Under a False Identity? So many of us—at every age—struggle with feeling different, like the black sheep, the outsider, or the misunderstood original in a world that demands conformity. We say we want to be “unique,” but what we often mean is: we want to be free. This deep inner tension is not rebellion for its own sake. It's the natural, human desire to grow—to separate from the roles and id...

Ep 123. Why Fear Controls You – And How to Take Back Power Through Language

Fear is not just an emotion—it’s a biological signal, a deep-rooted response to the unknown, the overwhelming, or the lightning-fast changes we can’t yet process. This hardwired reaction is what drives human adaptation and survival. But here’s where it gets interesting: when language enters the equation, fear becomes more than a reflex—it becomes a belief.

Ou...

Ep 122. Unlocking the Power of Your Inner Voice: Break Free from Limiting Beliefs and Rewrite Your Mental Programming

As human beings, we all share a universal experience: we are shaped by our environment and those who raise us—from parents and extended family to modern-day mentors, teachers, and caregivers. These early influences imprint powerful messages on our minds, often through their actions, voices, and words. These messages ...

Ep 121. Why We Lose Intelligence Under Stress – The Science of Survival Decisions

When we're in a high-stress situation—facing threat, fear, trauma, shock, or emotional overwhelm—our brain shifts gears. It doesn’t matter how smart you are; under stress and threat, your rational brain takes a back seat. You literally lose access to your full intelligence—your measurable IQ drops.

Why? Because your body prioritizes survival. When ...

Ep 120.  The Hidden Power of Somatic Empathy: How Your Body Feels Before Your Brain Thinks

Empathy is more than just understanding someone’s feelings—it's a core human superpower that shapes every interaction, both at home and in the marketplace. But what if true empathy doesn’t start in the mind? What if it begins in the body?

Enter somatic empathy—a powerful, often unconscious form of empathy that happens in the body before th...

Ep 119. Unlocking the Science of Consciousness: How the Brain Shapes Your Reality and Future

Since the dawn of human evolution, our brains have developed powerful survival mechanisms—rooted in consciousness and self-awareness. But what if your sense of self, your thoughts, and even your reactions to stress aren’t fully you—but just patterns shaped by your brain and environment?

This is where neuroscience meets personal transformation...

Ep 118. Unlock Emotional Resilience: Train Your Brain, Breath & Body for Inner Peace

In today's fast-paced world, emotional regulation isn't a luxury—it's survival. Emotions are not just fleeting reactions—they are deeply embedded in the human condition, influencing how we perceive reality, form opinions, and make decisions. Every thought, memory, or external event—whether joyful or painful—triggers emotional stat...

Ep 117. Unlock the Power of Breath: The Hidden Link Between Breathing, Stress, Beliefs & Peak Performance

What if the key to unlocking a calmer mind, sharper focus, and more powerful performance wasn’t in a pill or a mindset trick — but in your breath?

🧠 Modern neuroscience meets ancient wisdom in this episode as we explore the science-backed power of breathwork and how your breathing patterns can instantly shift your mental sta...

Ep 116. Unlock True Freedom: How Self-Regulation Rewires Your Brain and Breaks You Free from Social Conditioning

 The Illusion of Freedom: How Conditioning Controls You (And How to Break Free) 

Are you truly free—or just following invisible scripts written by your environment?
 Self-regulation isn’t just about discipline—it’s the key to breaking out of unconscious habits shaped by your upbringing, culture, and even your brain che...

Ep 115. Why Slowing Down is the Secret Weapon for High Performance & Mental Clarity

In a world obsessed with hustle culture, speed, and instant results, it's easy to believe that faster is always better. From survival instincts to corporate boardrooms, speed is seen as the ultimate competitive edge. The faster we move, the more successful we assume we'll become. But what if the opposite is true?

What if slowing down is ...

Ep 114. What Hidden Roles Control Your Mind? The Psychology Behind Our Darkest Decisions

Why do good people do bad things? It’s not always about morality—it’s about identity. Specifically, the unconscious roles we play every day: parent, leader, employee, follower, rebel. These roles aren't just titles—they’re invisible cages shaping our decisions, behaviors, and beliefs.

🎭 In this eye-opening episode, we uncover the hidden psy...

Ep 113. 

Feeling Triggered? Here’s What It Really Means – and How to Take Back Control In today’s fast-paced world, terms like stress, anxiety, trauma, and being triggered are thrown around constantly — but what do they really mean? “I’m so triggered right now” has become a common phrase in everyday conversations, often used flippantly. But underneath this language lies a serious, scientific process: your brain and body ...

Ep 112.  Attention in our electronic age is considered the new currency of commerce and influence of the global human masses and we are moving unerringly in the direction of growing electronic interface and dependence that is quickly going beyond what roboticists in the 1970's feared when first positing of the uncanny valley. The crevasse has become a crack on the sidewalk and we have willingly crossed it with little concern f...

Ep 111.   How to Find Inner Stillness in the Chaos of Modern Life: A Meditation Practice That Transforms Stress into Strength

In both ancient wisdom and our hyper-connected modern world, one truth remains unchanged: stress and chaos are constants. But what if the key to mastering them lies not in escaping—but in embracing stillness within them?

The late Kung Fu and meditation teacher James Patrick Lacy introduced a powerful principle...

Ep 110. Unlocking True Willpower: Why Mental Endurance Is Fueled by Blood Sugar and Cognitive Energy

The concept of willpower is often misunderstood and overstated. Contrary to popular belief, willpower is not a fixed trait—it’s a dynamic biological and cognitive process that hinges on two key factors: cognitive decision-making and glucose availability in the brain.

When we talk about self-control or discipline, we’re really talking ...