Ep 181: What Didn’t We Talk About? Post-Confluence Roundtable with Mike Cardamone, Mark Gober, Danielle Hamilton & Alec Zeck

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Aug 6, 2025

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Mike Cardamone

Danielle Hamilton, an expert in circadian health, shares insights on sleep, blue light, and nature's importance for well-being. Mark Gober, an author probing consciousness and reality, discusses ancient wisdom and spiritual health. Mike Cardamone contributes unique perspectives throughout their roundtable. The conversation dives into emotional health, the impact of public health policies, and the need for individual empowerment in healthcare. They also explore resilience through connection with nature, dietary choices, and community building at events.

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Optimizing Sleep Environment

Create a sleep-friendly environment by turning off Wi-Fi and electrical fields at night and blocking blue light after sunset.
Sleep in a cool, pitch-black room to signal darkness and promote optimal mitochondrial and hormonal health.

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Clean Bathrooms Reflect Community Respect

Danielle Hamilton noticed every bathroom at Confluence was exceptionally clean with no urine on seats over five days.
This rare respect seriously impacted her perception of the community's coherence and care.

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Mindset Shifts Food Sensitivities

Danielle Hamilton experienced overcoming her sensitivity to dairy and eggs by choosing not to identify with food sensitivities anymore.
This mindset shift allowed her to consume foods previously problematic without issues.

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Mike Cardamone, Mark Gober, Danielle Hamilton, and Alec Zeck come together for a post-Confluence roundtable to unpack what wasn’t said on stage. They explore how mindset, environment, and emotional health shape our well-being—touching on food sensitivities, sleep, indigenous wisdom, and the impact of public health policies. This open conversation invites listeners to reflect on integration, resilience, and conscious living.

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