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Feeling stuck despite doing all the "right" things—eating clean, training hard, taking supplements, even working with coaches? The missing piece might be your nervous system. In this powerful episode, Justin reveals why your nervous system is the true CEO of your body and how understanding it can unlock the healing you've been searching for.

Your nervous system determines whether you heal or stay stuck. When it feels safe through genuine connection—to others, to God, to your own body—your biology can finally do what it was designed to do: thrive. This isn't biohacking; it's healing. It's spiritual. It's holy.

Remember: You were designed to heal, but first you must live differently.

Key Takeaways

🧠 The Nervous System: Your Body's CEO

• Your nervous system governs everything from breathing to thinking to recovery
• It's constantly asking one question: "Am I safe?"
• The answer determines whether you heal or decay
• Includes your brain, spinal cord, vagus nerve, heart, and gut working together
  
  

📊 Heart Rate Variability: The Language of Healing

• HRV measures time intervals between heartbeats, not just heart rate
• High variation = adaptable, resilient system in parasympathetic mode
• Low variation = rigid, stressed system stuck in sympathetic overload
• HRV is the clearest marker of nervous system health
  
  

🔗 Connection: The Foundation of Healing

• The nervous system regulates through connection to community, family, your body, and God
• Touch, prayer, and family gatherings all lower stress
• You can't regulate alone—community is essential
• Real-life examples of HRV spikes during meaningful connections

The Science Behind the System

Key Research Findings:

• 2007 Nature Reviews Neuroscience study: Chronic stress leads to suppressed immunity and accelerated aging
• 2021: 150x increase in HRV studies
• Higher HRV correlates with better emotional regulation, mental clarity, and immune resilience

Why Stress Accumulates:

• Your body doesn't distinguish between real and perceived stress
• Past, present, and future stressors all trigger the same response
• Mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual stress affect your system equally

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In this energizing episode of The Own It Show, Justin Roethlingshoefer challenges everything you’ve been told about goals, grit, and discipline. Drawing from his own experiences—whether crossing the marathon finish line or competing at the HYROX World Championships—Justin reveals why success doesn’t come from pressure, but from something deeper: devotion.

Discover why chasing goals leaves you burned out, while anchoring your habits to vision and devotion leads to sustainable transformation—biologically, mentally, and spiritually. If you’ve ever wondered why discipline never seems to stick, this episode will change how you think about performance, health, and healing from the inside out.

02:58 – The Power of Discipline and Devotion
04:02 – Rethinking Goals: Vision Over Finish Lines
14:33 – The Role of Heart Rate Variability in Health
16:40 – Building a Life Around Vision and Devotion
22:22 – Final Thoughts and Call to Action

Episode Highlights

Why "Goals Are Garbage"

• Goals are artificial finish lines that rob you of momentum and create burnout
• Vision, not goals, is what drives meaningful, sustainable action
  
  

Discipline vs. Devotion

• True discipline doesn’t come from pressure—it comes from devotion to something greater than yourself
• You don’t grind to become someone—you live from the person you’re becoming

Your Nervous System Knows

• Heart rate variability (HRV) reveals whether your body feels safe or stressed
• Living in rhythm with your vision improves HRV and stabilizes your biology

The Transformation Path

• Stop chasing outcomes—start aligning with your calling
• Devotion → Dedication → Discipline → Sustainable Change

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In this powerful episode, Justin Roethlingshoefer explores the dangerous difference between obsession and obedience, sharing his personal journey from NHL performance coach to health crisis and the transformative realization that changed everything. Learn why obsessing over outcomes can destroy your health, while obsessive obedience to your calling can set you free.

Key Timestamps

02:32 - The Obsession That Sickens You
04:57 - Justin's Personal Story: From Health Obsession to NHL Dreams
06:53 - The Cost of Obsession: Health Crisis at 30
09:06 - Jimmy Fallon's Breaking Point Story
11:11 - The Science of Obsession: Heart Rate Variability
13:34 - Biological vs Chronological Age
16:05 - The Brain Rewiring Effect of Obsession
18:07 - Obsession vs Obedience: The Key Difference
20:41 - Rock Bottom: When Success Feels Empty
22:38 - Four Critical Self-Reflection Questions
25:57 - Your Body as a Temple: The Need for Rhythm
27:50 - Shifting from Proving to Obeying
29:13 - Own Your Different

Episode Highlights

The Dangerous Side of Obsession

• Health Impact: Chronic obsession triggers ongoing stress response, leading to low heart rate variability, inflammation, and immune dysfunction
• Mental Toll: 2017 study links obsessive-compulsive tendencies to anxiety, insomnia, and memory loss
• Physical Symptoms: Digestive issues, sleep problems, constant soreness, and accelerated biological aging

The Transformation Formula

• Obsession over control/validation/success = Sickness
• Obsessive obedience to God's calling = Freedom
• Conformity (obsession) vs Transformation (obedience)

Action Steps

1. Assess your current obsessions - are they aligned with your calling?
2. Implement regular rest without guilt
3. Monitor your body's stress signals (consider HRV tracking)
4. Shift focus from outcomes to obedient action
5. Create rhythms and seasons in your schedule

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In this powerful episode of The Own It Show, Justin Rothlinghofer sits down with New York Times bestselling author and financial disruptor Garrett Gunderson to explore the profound connection between mindset and wealth across all areas of life. Garrett shares his deeply personal journey from growing up in a scarcity-driven family where fear dominated financial decisions to experiencing a life-threatening health crisis that forced him to confront how stress and limiting beliefs were literally destroying his body. Through vulnerable storytelling, he reveals how operating from scarcity doesn't just limit our bank accounts—it infiltrates our relationships, health, and ability to serve others at the highest level.

The conversation dives into the transformative shift from "playing to win" versus "win and play," where Garrett explains that when we're living our God-given purpose, we've already won because the victory is in the work itself, not some future outcome. Justin and Garrett explore practical frameworks for recognizing scarcity patterns, the power of speaking our hidden money stories out loud, and why you literally "can't shrink your way to wealth." This episode is essential listening for entrepreneurs and leaders who want to break free from limiting beliefs that keep them from stewarding their resources—financial, physical, and relational—with the abundance mindset required for true impact and legacy.

1:47 - Guest Introduction
4:12 - Scarcity vs. Abundance Definitions
8:35 - Garrett's Family History & Money Trauma
14:08 - The Nancy Conversation - Turning Point
18:22 - 2023 Health Crisis Story
23:41 - How Scarcity Shows Up (Relationships, Health, Career)
28:15 - "Can't Shrink Your Way to Wealth" Philosophy
33:29 - Vision vs. Goals Discussion
38:03 - Son's Health Journey & Being Resourceful
43:17 - Money Stories We Tell Ourselves
48:52 - The Six D's Framework Discussion
53:26 - "Play to Win" vs. "Win and Play" Philosophy

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In this episode of The Own it Show, Justin Roethlingshoefer explores the concept of winning, challenging the conventional definitions that equate success with results. He emphasizes the importance of the journey, personal growth, and the process over mere outcomes. Through personal anecdotes and stories of others, he illustrates how true fulfillment comes from commitment to health and living differently. The conversation culminates in a call to action for listeners to redefine their understanding of winning and to embrace a holistic approach to health and life.

Winning is about the journey, not just the destination.
The world has misdefined winning as results-oriented.
Personal growth and inspiration are key to true success.
Commitment to health is essential for overall well-being.
Living differently is necessary to achieve true fulfillment.
The process of growth is more important than the outcome.
You must own your health to win in life.
Success is not just about achievements, but about the journey.
True victory comes from within, not from external validation.
Creating a movement for holistic health can transform lives.

Chapters

00:00
Redefining Winning
03:10
The Journey Over the Destination
05:57
The Power of Process
11:58
Commitment to Health
18:13
Living Differently for True Success
23:07
Creating a Movement for Holistic Health

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In this episode of The Own It Show, Justin Roethlingshoefer reflects on Memorial Day, emphasizing the importance of remembering those who sacrificed for our freedom. He discusses the significance of living differently and taking ownership of our lives, health, and purpose. Through personal anecdotes and historical references, he encourages listeners to honor their bodies and the sacrifices made for their freedom—ultimately leading to a life of conviction and purpose.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

Memorial Day is a time to remember sacrifices made for our freedom.

Ownership is about living differently and honoring those sacrifices.

Remembering anchors us and fuels gratitude and obedience.

Forgetting leads to drifting away from our purpose.

The Murph workout symbolizes sacrifice and courage.

We must honor the legacy of those who served.

Living with conviction means using our freedom to its fullest.

Every action should be taken with reverence and purpose.

We are called to live differently, not just to survive.

Success is defined by how we own our unique paths.

💬 Sound Bites:

“Don’t stop remembering.”

“The Murph is not about PRs.”

“Remember your calling.”

⏱️ Chapters:
00:00 — Memorial Day Reflections and Ownership
03:11 — The Importance of Remembering
06:07 — Lessons from the Past
08:57 — The Murph Workout and Its Significance
12:10 — Living with Purpose and Conviction

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Studies show that a chronically low HRV (Heart Rate Variability) can lead to chronic illness 10–15 years earlier than expected. In this episode of The Own It Show, Justin Roethlingshoefer breaks down why HRV is the single most powerful metric for understanding your health and how it can guide behavior change in 8 key lifestyle areas.

Justin shares his own HRV tracking journey and shows you how small, intentional shifts in hydration, self-care, sleep, and nutrition can massively impact your body’s ability to handle stress.

🎯 Learn how to:

• Track and interpret your HRV
• Use the 8 controllables to upgrade your health
• Build daily habits that actually work
• Avoid the trap of conflicting health advice
• Live with more energy, purpose, and longevity

⏱ Start with this framework. Build from the ground up.
📈 Own your data. Own your health. Own your life.

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In this episode of The OWN IT Show, Justin Roethlingshoefer uncovers the deeper truth behind health: it’s not about effort, biohacking, or routines — it’s about identity. Justin dives into the importance of aligning with who you were created to be and how rhythm, purpose, and intentional living unlock lasting wellness. He shares powerful stories and biblical wisdom to challenge the cultural lie that health must be earned. Instead, he offers a new perspective: you were made for this — you just need to own it.

📌 Key Takeaways:

Health is fundamentally about identity, not just effort.

Many people chase health through routines and products without self-awareness.

True health comes from establishing intentional rhythms.

Purpose precedes performance when building lasting health.

Movement and recovery should be acts of worship, not punishment.

Obedience to your calling opens the door to breakthrough.

You are already who you're meant to be — own it.

📖 Bible-Based Principles Shared:

Genesis 1:26 — “Let us make man in our image.”

Romans 12:1–2 — Worship through body and mind renewal.

🧱 Powerful Quotes:

“Health is your destiny.”

“Movement is truly worship.”

“You were created with rhythm.”

“Own your different.”

⏱️ Episode Chapters:
00:00 – Understanding Health Through Identity
03:10 – The Importance of Rhythm in Health
06:07 – The Role of Purpose in Health
09:12 – Overcoming Identity Doubts
11:48 – Health as Stewardship, Not Punishment
15:10 – Building Health Through Obedience
17:56 – Creating New Rhythms for Health
21:13 – The Journey of Transformation

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