In this provocative and unfiltered conversation, hosts Savannah Wishart and Griffin Coombs challenge conventional wisdom around mental health diagnoses and societal labeling. Drawing from their professional backgrounds in physiology, education, and coaching, they explore the critical connection between physical wellbeing and psychological health.

From dopamine addiction and social media's impact on youth to the over-diagnosis of mental health conditions, the hosts advocate for a return to physiological foundations before reaching for labels and medications. They share personal experiences with misdiagnosis and recovery, while examining how society's "normal" has shifted away from genuine health.

The episode takes unexpected turns into discussions about identity, authenticity, and the courage to stand apart from the crowd. Griffin and Savannah offer practical insights for nervous system regulation and challenge listeners to question whether accepting a diagnosis means accepting limitation.

Wrapping up with actionable advice for a listener struggling with post-exercise depression, this episode bridges theory and practice in the pursuit of genuine wellbeing beyond conventional labels.

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Griffin Coombs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thenorthstarbody⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thenorthstarbody.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Savannah Wishart⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@primalrevolutions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠primalrevolution.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Griffinis a movement and breathing coach based in Tangier, Morocco, dedicated to helping people redefine and explore their approach to fitness and physical well-being. His work focuses on unlocking natural athleticism and empowering self-expression through the body. Whether you’re a seasoned fitness enthusiast looking to "level up" or someone new to physical training, Griffin specializes in addressing often-overlooked areas of physicality: freedom of movement, authenticity, and natural movement patterns.

For Griffin, courage, discipline, and accountability in training don’t mean grinding hard every day. It’s about tuning into your mind and body, understanding what they need in any moment, and taking responsibility for delivering that. With expertise spanning corrective exercise, bodyweight strength training, mobility and stability, martial arts, Animal Flow®, and performance breathing, Griffin brings a nuanced, holistic approach to coaching—essential for anyone seeking optimal health and peak performance.

Savannah is a multi-dimensional human who lives her life as a creative and a Self-Love Life Coach. With a background in photography, writing, and paleo food, she’s all about exploring what it means to live fully and authentically.

As a self-love expert, Savannah supports her clients in two transformative ways: through one-on-one life coaching sessions and her unique⁠⁠⁠⁠forest bathing embodiment photo sessions⁠⁠⁠⁠. Formerly Sweden’s first ⁠⁠⁠⁠Unbeatable Mind Coach⁠⁠⁠⁠,she’s also a six-time MILRUCK event finisher and the founder of ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Primal Revolution⁠⁠⁠⁠ in 2013. Her passion for the ultimate human experience pushes her to explore life beyond modern distractions—you’ll often find her split-boarding in the backcountry or navigating mountain bike trails.

Savannah’s philosophy? Someone out there is living the life of your dreams. Why aren’t you?

Dopamine, Diagnoses & Breaking Free: A Mental Health Reality Check

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