252. From Collapse to Control: Steve White on Healing the Brain, Taking Ownership of Health, and Living On Purpose
Mon Feb 02 2026
What if healing is not something that happens to you but something you actively participate in every single day?
In this episode of the Thrive State Podcast, I sit down with Steve White, founder of Brae 100 and HomeTeams, to explore what real healing actually looks like beyond the clinic walls. Steve shares the moment in nature that changed the trajectory of his life, why forgiveness may be one of the most powerful biological interventions we have, and how discipline outperforms motivation when it comes to lasting transformation.
We break down the science behind agency, community, and caring, including how stress physiology, inflammation, and immune function are influenced by mindset, behavior, and connection. This conversation is a reminder that the most important medicine often happens in the other 23 hours of your day.
If you are navigating chronic illness, supporting someone you love, or looking to reclaim ownership of your health and purpose, this episode will meet you exactly where you are.
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Episode Highlights:
The moment of being lost and the wake-up call in nature Remembering who you are when life pulls you off course Forgiveness as a biological and spiritual reset Why caring for others improves immune function and health Cynicism, belief, and why imagination matters in healing Discipline over motivation and how real change actually happens The 23-hour rule and reclaiming agency over your health Healing as a team sport and the HomeTeams model Why nature remains the most powerful medicine
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What if healing is not something that happens to you but something you actively participate in every single day? In this episode of the Thrive State Podcast, I sit down with Steve White, founder of Brae 100 and HomeTeams, to explore what real healing actually looks like beyond the clinic walls. Steve shares the moment in nature that changed the trajectory of his life, why forgiveness may be one of the most powerful biological interventions we have, and how discipline outperforms motivation when it comes to lasting transformation. We break down the science behind agency, community, and caring, including how stress physiology, inflammation, and immune function are influenced by mindset, behavior, and connection. This conversation is a reminder that the most important medicine often happens in the other 23 hours of your day. If you are navigating chronic illness, supporting someone you love, or looking to reclaim ownership of your health and purpose, this episode will meet you exactly where you are. 👉 Follow Doctor V on Instagram @doctorvmd 👉 Get the #1 Amazon bestselling book Thrive State (2nd Edition) at thrivestatebook.com 👉 Download free longevity and human potential resources at thrivestatestarter.com Episode Highlights: The moment of being lost and the wake-up call in nature Remembering who you are when life pulls you off course Forgiveness as a biological and spiritual reset Why caring for others improves immune function and health Cynicism, belief, and why imagination matters in healing Discipline over motivation and how real change actually happens The 23-hour rule and reclaiming agency over your health Healing as a team sport and the HomeTeams model Why nature remains the most powerful medicine