Pushing through pain and powering ahead can feel like a badge of honor, especially for high achievers. But ignoring your body's warning signs often leads to burnout, chronic injury, and a disconnect from your true potential. This episode unpacks how tuning in to your body's signals, breaking the cycle of self-imposed limits, and seeking help can transform even the toughest setbacks into renewal and strength. You'll hear real-world lessons from someone who learned, quite literally, that the only way out of pain was through, and who now shares a radically different blueprint for building lasting health from the inside out. Christopher Maher is a former US Navy SEAL whose journey spans military service, Chinese medicine practice, and holistic health innovation. After a demanding career that included overcoming significant physical challenges, Christopher shifted his focus to body intelligence, blending Western and Eastern health philosophies. He is the author of "Free for Life: A US Navy SEAL's Path to Inner Freedom and Outer Peace" and works with others to help them recalibrate body and mind. Christopher teaches and consults through his practice, True Body Intelligence, integrating practices rooted in physical resilience, stress release, and energetic balance. He is also the host of the True Body Intelligence Podcast, a speaker, coach and entrepreneur. "The more tension and the more stress I removed out of my body… my body moved in a different way." - Christopher Maher In this episode you will learn: * How his experience as a US Navy SEAL influenced his understanding of resilience, mindset, and the importance of being soul-driven. * How pain and physical breakdown prompted a reassessment of his health, leading to a holistic wellness journey focused on integrating body, mind, and soul. * How stoicism, while useful in high-pressure environments, can become limiting when overused, especially when addressing personal pain. * Practical steps he took to recover and rebuild - from eliminating processed foods and daily stimulants, to shifting from tension-building exercise to tension-releasing movement, and incorporating help from others. * The integration of traditional Chinese medicine, energetic practices, and daily rituals like meditation and sauna work to access deeper layers of health, energy, and self-awareness. * Why continued internal work is central to his purpose today, and how these practices can benefit not just the individual, but also contribute positively to the collective. Resources * Connect with Christopher on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christopherleemaher * Learn more about True Body Intelligence and its offerings: https://truebodyintelligence.com/ * Listen to the TBI Podcast: https://truebodyintelligence.com/tbi-podcast/ * Buy his bestselling book, 'Free For Life': https://truebodyintelligence.com/free-for-life/ This podcast was produced by the team at Zapods Podcast Agency [https://www.zapods.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=home-of-healthspan]: https://www.zapods.com [https://www.zapods.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=home-of-healthspan] Find the products, practices, and routines discussed on the Alively website: https://alively.com/ [https://alively.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=home-of-healthspan]