In Spiritual Substance, Lane Kennedy’s monthly column invites you on a contemplative journey where the worlds of mindfulness, science, and spirituality converge. Each piece promises to unravel profound ties, inviting a deeper understanding and a more enriched personal practice. Through Kennedy’s insightful explorations, you will discover the empirical evidence that underpins our spiritual experiences and dig into the practices that cultivate inner peace, understanding, and connection. She also includes meditation and mindfulness practices to support your journey. “Spiritual Substance” offers nourishing food for the soul in every word. Enjoy.
In the final installment of Recovery & Regulation: Watching Grey’s Anatomy Through Sober Eyes, Lane Kennedy explores why familiar shows can feel calming during stress, illness, and recovery. Through the lens of nervous system regulation, she reflects on how predictability, emotional continuity, and beloved characters can help the body feel safe enough to soften, settle, and stay present.
When I got sober in the 1990s, addiction was still largely treated as a private failure. It wasn’t something people…
Why Their Addiction Stories Feel Uncomfortably Real Television has never been particularly good at portraying addiction. Most shows fall into…
Lane Kennedy is a meditation teacher, DNA-based functional nutritionist, and founder of the Calm Resilience System. She writes about recovery, nervous system regulation, and rebuilding health after stress and illness.
Walk into any gym, campus, or co-working space right now and you’ll see the same thing: a slim aluminum can,…
This is my third article about “The Bear.” Why? Because this show reveals volumes about addiction and mental health in…
In the Hulu series Dopesick, we watch well-intentioned doctors prescribe OxyContin, believing they’re helping. They trust the company. They trust…
Why this month’s gratitude practice could literally rewire your brain chemistry and transform genetic predisposition into recovery strength. By Lane Kennedy, who blends genetic insight with mindfulness practice to guide readers toward true homeostasis—where stress management meets science.
“Gratitude isn’t a journal entry — it’s a biological intervention.” When “The Flight Attendant” first aired, I was transfixed. Watching…
A deeper dive into why Mikey became the addict, Sugar became the people-pleaser, and Carmy became the workaholic — and…
There’s a moment in Season 2 of “The Bear” that stopped me cold. Donna Berzatto, the family matriarch, is spiraling…
The numbers tell a story that Hollywood couldn’t script better: Only 54% of Americans now drink alcohol — the lowest…
Lane here — your resident sober biohacker. In this article, I’m sharing a bit of a cautionary tale. If you…
Jason Mayo never planned to become “the Oreo guy.” But there he was, night after night, tiptoeing to the pantry,…
When you first hear about Cognizin, it might sound like something made for e-sport kids pounding energy drinks at 3…
Decoding the DNA of Desire, Dysfunction, and Recovery
As a woman in long-term recovery, one of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned and come back to often is…
As a DNA Functional Nutritionist and practitioner, I couldn’t be more thrilled to start seeing this terminology in the news:…
If I told you I was a biohacker, would you care? Do you even understand what that means? I’ve been…
As someone who got sober in the fast-paced, fashion-forward nineties—yes, the era when “The Matrix” introduced us to the red…
Sober Biohacking? Unlock your body’s hidden potential and supercharge your recovery journey. I’ve been navigating the world of biohacking for…
As a co-author of Sobriety for Dummies and someone with 28 years in recovery, I’ve discovered that the journey to…
Stepping onto the path of sobriety is more than just a decision to abstain from substances—it’s a transformative journey that…
In recovery, every day is a step forward—a journey toward healing, self-discovery, and resilience. Among the tools that can support…
Let’s face it, being in the thick of addiction sucks, whether it be from drinking too many vodka tonics, bottles…
Mindfulness might seem like a buzzword, but it’s a practice that holds a special kind of magic for everyone and…
In recent years, the intersection of mindfulness and DNA expression has fascinated scientists and wellness advocates alike. I’m incredibly passionate…
