In this episode, Mark Anderson explores the idea that nervous-system literacy is a missing foundation in both personal well-being and social change. Reflecting on his own personal transformation from being the youngest CFO of a billion-dollar division of a Fortune 500 company to hitting rock bottom to finding a path forward to help others, Mark shares what he’s learned, with the hope that it will benefit others. Mark emphasizes that many people are too overwhelmed by fear, suffering, and internal dysregulation to fully participate in the larger work of repairing broken systems. His core belief is that helping people understand and regulate their inner lives is not separate from solutionary work, but a prerequisite for it. The episode ultimately makes the case that calmer, more self-aware people are better able to act with clarity, compassion, and ...