In this thought-provoking episode of "Forging Fluidity," hosts Savannah Wishart and Griffin Coombs tackle the controversial subject of mental health with raw honesty and practical wisdom. Drawing from their personal journeys and professional expertise, they challenge conventional approaches to psychological wellbeing by emphasizing the fundamental connection between physical and mental health.

The hosts explore how our modern environment has created conditions where natural physiological responses are often pathologized and over-diagnosed, particularly in children. They passionately advocate for a "Physiology First" approach—addressing foundational bodily needs before jumping to psychological labels and medications. Griffin, with his background in stress resilience and body awareness, shares insights from the Physiology First movement, suggesting that many mental health challenges begin as reasonable responses to physiological imbalances.

Savannah and Griffin examine our society's tendency to identify too strongly with diagnoses, questioning how these labels might limit healing potential. They offer practical perspectives on breathing techniques, exercise intensity regulation through nasal breathing, and creating nervous system safety as alternatives to immediate medicalization. The conversation balances critique of the current mental health paradigm with compassionate strategies for genuine wellbeing.

With refreshing candor and a blend of evidence-based approaches, this episode invites listeners to reconsider their relationship with mental health—moving beyond mere functionality toward true flourishing and self-understanding. Whether you're navigating your own mental health journey or supporting others through theirs, this conversation provides thought-provoking insights on creating a more integrated approach to psychological wellness.

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Griffin Coombs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@griffin.coombs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thenorthstarbody.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Savannah Wishart ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@primalrevolutions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠primalrevolution.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Griffin is 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.

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

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