by Dr Chris Pickard | Jan 9, 2026 | Wellness Coaching
A Practical Framework for Adaptive Vitality If Adaptive Vitality describes what health truly is —then Integrated Ascent describes how it is built. Most people fail to sustain change not because they lack motivation, discipline, or intelligence, but because they apply... by Dr Chris Pickard | Jan 5, 2026 | Wellness Coaching
How dysregulation at the individual level creates instability at the societal level — and what we can do about it We think peace is a political problem. A failure of diplomacy. A clash of ideologies. A breakdown between nations. But I’ve spent 30 years working... by Dr Chris Pickard | Nov 25, 2025 | Wellness Coaching
The Happiness Diet is a book I discovered via my Heroic Coach training (links below). This is a guide to reclaiming mental clarity, emotional steadiness, and a sense of vitality that so many have forgotten is even possible In The Happiness Diet, Tyler G. Graham and... by Dr Chris Pickard | Oct 14, 2025 | Wellness Coaching
The Power of Exercise: Rebuilding Energy, Longevity, and Resilience Exercise isn’t just about burning calories — it’s the most powerful medicine we can give the body, mind, and soul. Every time you move, your muscles act like an endocrine organ, releasing powerful... 
by Dr Chris Pickard | Oct 6, 2025 | Wellness Coaching
Introduction Phil Stutz, the ‘Hollywood Psychiatrist’ I’ve written about recently often starts his patients mental health improvement by encouraging them to improve their relationship worth their body – move more, and nourish it with good food. Harvard psychiatrist... 
by Dr Chris Pickard | Sep 12, 2025 | Wellness Coaching
These are my notes from a private webinar I watched full of the science of how powerfull forgiveness is. Forgiveness is just one of 24 charcater stregths identified by modern positive psychology. If you’d like to know more abotu them all after reading this post... 
by Dr Chris Pickard | Jun 2, 2025 | Wellness Coaching
(The truth nobody’s telling you — and what to do instead.) You’re not weak.You’re not lazy.You’re human. And if you’ve ever felt the magnetic pull of drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro, or Wegovy, you’re not alone. Let’s be honest:The promise is seductive — “Lose... by Dr Chris Pickard | May 8, 2025 | Wellness Coaching
Heroic Coaching Manifesto: How We Change the World, One Hero at a Time Introduction: The Crisis We Face We are in a global crisis. Not just politically or economically—but spiritually, mentally, and physically. Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide.... 
by Dr Chris Pickard | May 6, 2025 | Wellness Coaching
Have you heard of Phil Stutz? He’s the psychiatrist to Hollywood’s elite, featured in Jonah Hill’s Netflix documentary “Stutz,” and he’s revolutionized how we think about personal transformation. And the Apple TV series ‘Shrinking’... by Dr Chris Pickard | Mar 22, 2025 | Wellness Coaching
Are you a fellow seeker of inner peace and peak performance? Have you ever wondered how to unlock your brain’s full potential? I’ve been on this journey for 36 years, and let me tell you, meditation is the real deal. It’s not just about sitting still... 
