If you’re feeling flat, overwhelmed, or just a bit worn down by life, this conversation might help you breathe again.In this episode of Chewing the Crust, I’m joined by Cathy Nesbitt, educator, environmentalist, and laughter yoga leader, for a warm, honest conversation about laughter, nature, mental health, and why feeling better does not always need to be complicated.Cathy’s journey is anything but ordinary. From building a business around worm composting, to working in mental health, to discovering laughter yoga as a powerful tool for wellbeing, her story is full of unexpected turns and gentle wisdom. We talk about boredom, phones, play, being present, reconnecting with our bodies, and why laughter can be one of the fastest ways to shift how we feel.This is not about forcing positivity or pretending life is easy. It’s about permission. Permission to pause, to breathe properly, to play, and to remember that we are human first.If you’ve ever felt disconnected from yourself or the world around you, I hope this conversation helps you feel a little lighter.Find Cathy here: Cathy Nesbitthttps://www.cathysclub.comMy bookThe Pie Eating Man’s Guide to a Healthy Mindhttps://amzn.eu/d/9jNqAjBPodcastChewing the Crust with The Pie Eating ManAvailable on YouTube and all major podcast platforms#FeelBetterStraightAway#FastestHappinessHack#MentalHealth#Wellbeing#LaughterYoga#MentalHealthPodcast#FindingJoy#ChewingTheCrust#ThePieEatingMan#PodMatch

In this episode of Chewing the Crust, Mark Grimes talks with Rob René, whose entire life changed in an instant after a serious accident. What followed was a powerful journey through faith, recovery, and a deep exploration of health, intention, and transformation.Rob shares how the accident shifted his identity, how he rebuilt his life, and how he began studying frequency, nutrition, and the role belief plays in healing and resilience. This conversation blends science, spirituality, curiosity, and personal growth.Together Mark and Rob explore:• The accident that changed everything• How faith helped Rob find purpose again• The physical and emotional recovery process• Why intention may influence the body• What frequencies meant in Rob’s research• The importance of nutrition and hydration• Open-mindedness when exploring new ideas• Why community and knowledge matter• How trauma shapes identity• What Rob hopes to pass on to others• Small daily habits that create powerful changeThis is a thoughtful, personal, and inspiring conversation that invites listeners to reflect on their own journey.👉 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, and wherever you get your podcasts.

This conversation changed the way I think about caffeine.

In this episode of Chewing the Crust, I speak with Steve Frazier, author of Release the Coffee Cuffs, Winning the Battle with Caffeine. Steve literally broke up with coffee after decades of heavy use, business stress and family health challenges… and the results surprised even him.

We dig into:

☕ Why caffeine doesn’t give you energy, it borrows it

🧠 Cognitive dissonance and why we defend certain habits

😴 The neuroscience of adenosine and sleep quality

👶 The impact of caffeine on pregnancy

🧬 Hormones, testosterone and anxiety

🔥 Why caffeine is a trillion-dollar industry

🧠 How to reduce caffeine safely

💡 The day Steve said, “I’ve had enough.”

Website: releasethecoffeecuffs.com

📘 Steve's Book : Release the Coffee Cuffs – Winning the Battle with Caffeine

LinkedIn: Steve Frazier – Founder | Coach | Author

🎙 Quote from the episode:

“Sometimes the first step to waking up… is putting something down.”

Steve Frazier transcript

This isn’t anti-coffee, it’s pro-choice, pro-knowledge, pro-health. What if we just gave it a try and measured the difference?

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📗 Mark’s Book: The Pie Eating Man’s Guide to a Healthy Mind

👇 Would you try 7 days without caffeine? Let me know in the comments.

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00:00 Intro, Steve’s story

02:00 The poem, The Cup That Never Empties

04:00 Steve’s entrepreneurial journey ✦ restaurants ✦ coaching ✦ family

09:00 The health scare that changed everything

13:00 Caffeine, brain fog and sleep cycles

17:00 Cognitive dissonance, why we defend coffee

22:00 Caffeine vs adenosine explained simply

29:00 Why exhaustion is now normal

34:00 Circadian rhythm & hidden sleep disruption

37:00 Testosterone, anxiety & belly fat

47:00 Pregnancy, fertility & caffeine concerns

54:00 Caffeine withdrawal vs tapering safely

59:00 Habit, identity & peer pressure

1:03:00 Alcohol, caffeine & unusual choices

1:12:00 Why we resist change

1:19:00 What have we got to lose?