Not Eating Death Cookies is Costing You Your Energy
f you’ve been putting something off — the dishes, that hard conversation, or showing the real you instead of the polished version — this episode is your loving wake-up call.
Phil Stutz calls these avoided moments “death cookies” — and every time you dodge one, your nervous system learns that discomfort = danger. In this episode, I unpack how facing those moments (instead of running from them) is actually a form of nervous system regulation — and one of the fastest ways to feel calmer, clearer, and more in control.
We’ll talk about:
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Why your brain resists even simple tasks
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How avoidance compounds dysregulation and burnout
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Why authenticity is one of the hardest (and most healing) “death cookies” to eat
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Small, body-based ways to build capacity for discomfort
By the end, you’ll have practical steps — and reflection prompts — to start reclaiming your energy and confidence, one cookie at a time.
