A weekly newsletter exploring practical tools for learning about your nervous system, podcast episodes with leading neuroscientists, thoughtful experiments to create more flourishing in your own life.
Common Pitfalls on the Path of Inner Transformation with Joe Hudson
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// FIELD REPORT Common Pitfalls on the Path of Inner Transformation with Joe Hudson (watch/listen)We sat down in Northern California to discuss some of the first principles of inner work as well as common pitfalls that many folks will fall into along the way. Here are some of the specific topics that we explored:
// RUN THIS EXPERIMENT Why: A refined body awareness helps you detect stress signals early. Regular practice strengthens your ability to regulate your emotions. "Find a spot to sit or lie quietly. How: Scan your body from feet to head, spending 30 seconds per major body region. Notice 3 types of sensation: temperature, movement (including pulse), and texture/pressure. Describe each sensation specifically. Tip: Practice daily, ideally at a consistent time. Notice if the resolution of your internal (interoceptive) awareness increases." Optional: Journal about what sensations you noticed and what your body might be telling you. // ET CETERA [The fragility of consciousness] What brain surgery taught this journalist about the fragile gift of existence—a heartfelt essay that will remind you of what truly matters in life. Read [Diagnostic Relief] The so-called 'Rumpelstiltskin Effect' refers to the impact that being officially diagnosed has on humans—for better and worse. Read [Be Luckier] I have a working theory that the skill of 'unclenching' also makes you quantifiably 'luckier' in life — and that what we label as 'luck' is a combination of measurable factors. Read [AI Agency] Anthropic made an interesting move, giving their AIs the choice to end a subset of conversations for model alignment and safeguarding. Read // ONWARDS |
Jonny Miller
A weekly newsletter exploring practical tools for learning about your nervous system, podcast episodes with leading neuroscientists, thoughtful experiments to create more flourishing in your own life.
The Inner Frontier is a hand-crafted weekly newsletter from Jonny Miller — sharing practical philosophy, neuroscience-backed tools for learning about the nervous system, and thoughtful experiments to create more flourishing in your life. // INNER FRONTIER HQ Welcome to The Inner Frontier: Edition #8 2025 was a big year. I'm not sure I know anyone who had an 'easy' or straightforward year last year. For the past six months, Kelly and I have been running an experiment in Costa Rica, exploring...
Hey Reader, Over the past week, I've shared some of the ideas that underpin our approach to anxiety: the reframe, the 10-second window, and why bottom-up beats top-down. Today, I want to give you a clearer picture of what the 15-Day Rewire Anxiety Challenge looks like from the inside. The journey is structured in three sections: Days 1-5: Cultivate Calm Before you can rewire anything, you need access to a calmer baseline. This initial section gives you immediate, research-backed tools to...
For the past few months, we’ve created and quietly launched a comprehensive course on rewiring anxiety. Starting January 5th, the 15-Day Rewire Anxiety Challenge will be a condensed sprint through protocols that over 1,400+ students have used to transform their relationship with anxiety. Why a challenge? From my experience, unlearning anxiety is a skill and skills require focused effort, stakes, and community to stick. Here's what you can expect: 15x expert theory + guided practice sessions...