Sarvinder Kaur

Your brain isn’t fixed—it’s adaptable, responsive, and always evolving. At the heart of this flexibility is BDNF, a powerful protein that supports learning, memory, and emotional resilience. The best part? You can boost BDNF naturally. Practices like mindfulness, yoga, movement, deep sleep, and meaningful connection have been shown to increase BDNF levels, helping you build a clearer, calmer, and more resilient mind—one simple habit at a time.

A clear winter morning led me up Mount Teneriffe; I expected a summit, some solitude, and the usual stillness. What I found instead was snow-covered disorientation, hours of silence, and a deeper kind of reckoning. This is a story of getting lost—not just on the trail, but in all the ways we forget to listen—and how the mountain met me there.

Discover how mountain hikes restore body and mind—science, stillness, and 10 trails across Washington that offer true renewal.