Alex Sully

I’ve spent years running retreats, studying the body, mind, and soul. I’ve seen people destroy themselves chasing “health.” I’ve done it myself. And here’s the truth: most of what we call healthy living is quietly killing us. We’re obsessed. Kale. Keto. Vegan. Supplements. Meal prep. Color-coded calendars. Every second of life scheduled to be “healthy.” And yet… it’s mostly stupid. Stress Kills More Than Sugar Science is clear: chronic stress shortens life . High cortisol—the stress...

There’s a point in life — quiet but unmistakable — when you realise you can’t keep blaming your circumstances anymore. You’re tired of being stuck. Tired of your own excuses. Tired of waiting for other people to change. Something deeper whispers: “What if it’s me who needs to change? What if the power I’ve been waiting for has been mine all along?” That’s not self-blame. That’s awakening. Because the moment you take full responsibility for your life — not for what’s been done to you, but for...

I lived on a mountain in Castelo Branco , Portugal, off-grid, for four years. No electricity, no internet — just me, the wind, the trees,...