Mike Simone

Content & brand strategist | Essays on wellness, identity, creativity & meaningful work | NYC

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The year my nervous system collapsed

I was the guy who did everything right.
Lifted. Ran. Meditated. Ate clean. Slept well. Pushed for peak performance.

Then my gut collapsed.
Then my bloodwork.
Then my entire nervous system…

24+ months of gut issues, muscle loss, anxiety, depression, zero creativity.
I tried every protocol. Nothing stuck at first.

Healing was a puzzle I couldn’t seem to solve until I accepted I was something I had to just ride out fearful, uncomfortable, uncertain.

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I’ve been quiet here for a while.

Last fall I shared a 4-part series on Instagram about the year my nervous system collapsed.

Nothing life-threatening, but it forced me to slow way down when I was doing “everything right” … lifting heavy, running, meditating, pushing hard in work and life.

Going quiet felt more honest than posting half-truths or advice I didn’t fully believe anymore.

I’m still not 100%, but I’m much better and far wiser. I learned healing wasn’t something I could grind through or optimize. I just had to ride it out.

Today I’m sharing the full story: what I ignored, how fear disguised itself as drive, and how I’m redesigning my days and movement so I can actually last.

Full piece → https://t.co/kVEySooKjt

If you’re wired to grind this might resonate with you.

More coming over the next few days.
-Mike

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For a solid plan, check out my very popular over-40 workout plan to build muscle on @humanfitproject: https://t.co/laigchVllG

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What I tell my over-40 friends when they ask about working out…

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With a solid fitness routine, your 40s can be legendary. Here's to health, strength, and vitality at any age!

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@ioluisp 💪

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There's work to be done.

Redemption/24 is the 2024 version of the original Redemption (2016) program. The goal with this updated version was to maintain the original, and most important message of the program, but redesign the workouts so they're accessible for different age groups and fitness levels.

- Redemption is where the true challenge lies not in the workouts themselves, but in the commitment to your deeper self. This program is more than a path to physical strength — it's a gateway to rediscovering your inner fortitude and realigning with your core identity.

- Enduring Redemption, you'll feel tired, you'll feel sore, but more importantly, you'll feel an awakening of a powerful, confident spirit within. This isn't just a fitness regimen — it's a transformative experience that transcends the gym and seeps into every facet of your life.

- Inspired by a personal journey of losing and finding oneself again, Redemption is for anyone who's ever felt adrift, seeking a way back to their true path. It's a testament to the power of self-commitment, a reminder that the strength gained through this program is a strength that can reshape your entire life.

- Motivational mantras do not define this journey, the essence of Redemption is felt in every lift, every push, and every stride forward. It's a silent yet powerful affirmation that if you can commit to this, if you can see it through, there's nothing in life you can't achieve.

- Redemption is not just about building muscles or endurance — it's about constructing a resilient, unyielding spirit. It's about the triumph of the human will, the celebration of inner strength, and the realization that true power lies in commitment and perseverance.

Get started: https://t.co/2AcrPFIoEU

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Here’s a basic weekly workout schedule I give my friends and family when they explicitly ask me for something simple:

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Tested a new minimal equipment workout this morning that beginners, elites, and anyone in between can do.

I’ve been spending HOURS and HOURS (Quite frankly, YEARS) trying to develop something we can all take on together.

Working hard to achieve that feat.