How Some Places Ease or Stress Our Nervous System ? By Michael Youngblood We tend to think of the nervous system as an internal circuit board that’s full of reactions and responses. But more and more, researchers are recognizing something that Indigenous cultures...
Why Cape Town Is the Perfect Place to Break Your Routine ? By Michael Youngblood My girlfriend, who’s been to 44 countries, isn’t on social media, and is more likely to read a novel than the internet’s opinions of things, asked me this morning: “Why does...
The Art of Asking Better Questions ? By: Michael Youngblood, Co-founder, Unsettled We live in an age that’s addicted to asking questions. And why wouldn’t we? Google searches, AI prompts, internet forums, and endless news sources give us unlimited answers. But...
Reclaiming Solitude in the Age of AI. ? By: Michael Youngblood, Co-founder, Unsettled Technology and AI are behind an almost unavoidable drive to aloneness. Aloneness, per se, isn’t bad. Finding solitude—for example, on an overnight backpacking trip or during a...
What Are Pintxos Bars? ? A Taste of Basque Spirit Step into the narrow streets of San Sebastián or Bilbao and you’ll notice something immediately: small, lively bars with wooden counters covered in tiny, colorful dishes. Locals stand shoulder to shoulder, each...
I’ve Got About 30 Good Summers Left ? By: Michael Youngblood, Co-founder & CEO, Unsettled. I’ve Got About 30 Good Summers Left If I stay healthy and lucky, I’ve got around 30 good summers left. Maybe 35, if I’m fortunate. According to the World Health...
