Research leader @ Mayo Clinic | Follow me for insights on habits, productivity, and self-actualization | On a mission to normalize health

70% of American adults are overweight or obese. 
40% of cancers are preventable. 
72% of adults report health impacts due to stress.

I've worked with 300+ cancer patients as a health and wellness coach at the Mayo Clinic. 
And I've noticed a few things during this time:

-No one wants to be unhealthy
-Medications and procedures can keep you alive
-But it's lifestyle change that will help you build resilient health

And there's an unfortunate misconception out there that health is difficult to build. 
That "exercise" = self-imposed suffering
That "healthy foods" = kale smoothies
That joint pain is normal. 

But if you've got a demanding professional life, you need to implement low-friction habits and routines to preserve your health. 90 minutes at the gym 5x/week is not an option. 

This is the stuff I help people with. 
Simple health that will last a lifetime. 
So you can back to  your mission. 

Over the course of 12 weeks, we’ll develop habits and routines that will help you lose the weight, dissolve the stress, and reclaim your health. 
Should we talk?
DM me. 

About me

I’m a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (Zambia) and Mayo Clinic-certified health and wellness coach.

I’m the author of the twice-weekly email newsletter 66.1 (66point1.com), which merges science and common sense to help you live healthier, for longer.

Marcus Frick

Prior authorizations exist for a reason, but is this how they're supposed to work?

Mayo Clinic Wellness Coach | Founder, 66.1

Open article: Prior authorization? by 66point1.beehiiv.com

Are you? 

Is it costing you your health?

Open article: Are you a passive patient? by 66point1.beehiiv.com

Open article: Statins, cholesterol, a trip to the doctor by 66point1.beehiiv.com

66.1 years without a chronic disease isn't enough.

Statins, cholesterol, a trip to the doctor

"In allopathic medicine, we systematically disempower the patient."
(From a meeting with a big time person at a big time institution this morning)

Made me wonder...

Is this intentional?
Who is "we"? 
What would systematically EMPOWERING the patient look like?

Work-Life Intelligence Expert | Behavioral science + EQ to help you grow your career without losing yourself | Mom of 4 🌿

Struggling to keep up.... 

Even though you’re doing everything “right”?

You’ve built the career.
You’re capable, driven, and responsible.
And yet… life still feels heavier than it should.

There’s no secret formula (sorry).

But there is a way forward.

It starts with understanding how you actually operate.

Your stress response, energy patterns, boundaries, and decision-making - and building your life around that.

That’s the work I do ✨

I help high-achieving professionals create a life where success, health, and personal fulfillment can coexist - without burning out or constantly feeling behind.

My work blends:
🌿 Behavioral science + emotional intelligence
🌿 Practical tools for stress, boundaries, and clarity
🌿 Accountability and support so change actually sticks

As a founder, CEO, and mom of four, I understand the pressure and the juggle firsthand. I also know it is possible to create success that feels steady instead of exhausting.

🔖 How to start:

Get my free weekly Work-Life Intelligence tips (best place to begin): 
👉 https://www.healthymindsetliving.com/join-us

Explore private coaching 
👉 https://www.healthymindsetliving.com/letsworktogether

Self-guided Tools
👉 https://creatyl.com/cdfrosty

Always cheering you on,
Dr. Carolyn

Dr. Carolyn Frost

Want more influence? 

Help others succeed around you.

Most people try to impress. 
Smart people help others win.

Here's what this looks like in real life ⚡️

1️⃣ Forward that article to someone who'd find it useful 

2️⃣ Make an introduction between two people who should know each other

3️⃣ Ask "What's your biggest challenge right now?" then actually listen 

4️⃣ Remember what someone mentioned last time and follow up 

5️⃣ Share credit publicly, give feedback privately 

6️⃣ Celebrate their wins like they're your own 

7️⃣ Offer your skills when someone's stuck 

8️⃣ Send the "thinking of you" text when they're going through something tough

That's it.

No complicated networking strategies. 
No personal brand tactics. 
Just be useful to people.

The more you help other people become successful, the more success finds you.

Which one will you try this week?

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Carolyn Frost

Uncommon advice:

Pursue yourself first.

"What do you want to do with your life?"

For years, this question stopped me in my tracks. 

I had achievements but no direction. 
Success but no satisfaction.

The answer wasn't out there waiting to be found. 

It was already here, waiting to be uncovered ✨

If you don't know what to pursue in life right now, pursue yourself.

Here's 10 ways to start now 👇🏼

1) Track your energy leaks for one week
↳ Your ideal path lives in what fuels you, not what drains you.

2) Set a "curiosity budget" of $50/month
↳ Small investments in learning compound into life-changing clarity.

3) Practice the phrase "I'm figuring it out"
↳ Replaces "I don't know" with confidence in your ability to adapt.

4) Create a "hell yes" or "no" policy
↳ Clear decisions create clearer direction.

5) Move your body for 10 minutes daily
↳ Physical strength builds mental confidence.
↳ Don't underestimate the power of this to change your life✨ 

6) Write down 3 things you'd do if failure wasn't possible
↳ Your authentic desires live beneath your fears.

7) Protect one hour daily as non-negotiable "you time"
↳ Watch how this boundary transforms everything else.

8) Ask one person weekly: "What do you see as my strengths?"
↳ Others often see our gifts before we do.

9) End each day writing one thing you did well
↳ Your wins reveal patterns about who you're becoming.

10) Start conversations with "I'm working on becoming..."
↳ Reframes uncertainty as intentional growth.

The path forward gets clear when you do ✨

Which tip resonates most with where you are right now?

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7 Unexpected signs of a healthy work environment: 

(Most job hunters completely miss these)

The company website shows happy faces
The recruiter promises work-life balance
The benefits package looks impressive on paper

But the real culture? 

That's hiding in plain sight.

👉🏼 Here are 7 unexpected signals of a healthy workplace that reveal the truth most job hunters miss:

1) They discuss recovery, not just performance
✅ Listen for talk of downtime and recharge time in interviews

2) Leadership openly admits mistakes 
✅ Watch how execs respond when challenged or proven wrong

3) Meeting-free days exist by design 
✅ Look for protected focus blocks in shared team calendars

4) People speak highly of colleagues who left 
✅ Language about former employees reveals genuine culture

5) Questions are welcomed, not just answers 
✅ Observe who speaks up in meetings and how they're received

6) You see visible boundaries in action
✅ Check email timestamps and notice if vacations go uninterrupted

7) Success looks different for different people 
✅ Ask about varied promotion paths, not just one standard track

The right workplace builds your career. 
The wrong one breaks your spirit. 

Choose wisely ✨

What unexpected green flag made you realize you'd found the right workplace?

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The most influential person in the room is rarely the loudest.

They’re sending these quieter signals:

Some people just seem naturally confident in meetings.

But when you watch closely, it’s usually a few specific behaviors.

And they’re surprisingly easy to practice.

12 ways to instantly appear more confident👇🏼  

1️⃣ Start with your point.
↳ Clear openings signal confidence.

2️⃣ Use fewer disclaimers.
↳ Qualifiers weaken strong ideas.

3️⃣ Speak in shorter sentences.
↳ Shorter sentences sound clearer and more decisive.

4️⃣ Nod less while others speak.
↳ Too much nodding can signal uncertainty.

5️⃣ Make fewer filler movements.
↳ Stillness signals composure.

6️⃣ Lower your speaking pace by 10%.
↳ A slightly slower pace helps ideas land.

7️⃣ Keep your tone level when challenged.
↳ Calm tone builds credibility.

8️⃣ Pause before answering tough questions.
↳ A short pause signals thoughtfulness.

9️⃣ End statements without lifting your voice.
↳ A steady ending sounds more certain.

🔟 Sit back instead of leaning forward constantly.
↳ Relaxed posture signals confidence.

1️⃣1️⃣ Stop trying to look confident, focus on being clear.
↳ Clarity reads as confidence.

1️⃣2️⃣ Hold eye contact one second longer than feels natural.
↳ Steady eye contact signals presence.

People don’t just evaluate your ideas.
They evaluate your certainty.

You have more control over that than you think ✨

What’s one habit that instantly makes someone sound more confident to you? Share below!

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Most promotions aren’t decided in reviews.

They’re decided in moments like these:

Performance reviews confirm what’s already been decided.

The real evaluation happens under pressure.

In meetings.
In feedback conversations.
In tense moments no one plans for.

Here are 10 emotional intelligence moves that quietly determine who advances:

1️⃣ You pause before reacting
↳ You don’t respond immediately when emotions spike.
↳ You take 3 seconds to choose your tone.
↳ This signals judgment, not impulsivity.

2️⃣ You stay solution-oriented under stress
↳ You name the issue without dramatizing it.
↳ You offer one clear next step.
↳ You don’t outsource panic.

3️⃣ You make people feel heard - fast
↳ “Here’s what I’m hearing…”
↳ You reflect before responding.
↳ You don’t rush to prove your point.

4️⃣ You manage up without resentment
↳ You clarify priorities early.
↳ You flag risks before they escalate.
↳ You reduce friction for senior leaders.

5️⃣ You don’t take feedback personally
↳ You ask one clarifying question.
↳ You separate input from identity.
↳ You adjust without defensiveness.

6️⃣ You stay composed when others don’t
↳ You regulate tone and body language.
↳ You don’t mirror chaos.
↳ You become the emotional reference point.

7️⃣ You set boundaries without drama
↳ Clear. Direct. Consistent.
↳ No over-explaining.
↳ No apology for protecting focus.

8️⃣ You read the room before speaking
↳ You notice timing and power dynamics.
↳ You choose when to contribute.
↳ Delivery adjusts. Message stays intact.

9️⃣ You don’t need credit to make impact
↳ You spotlight outcomes.
↳ You elevate the team.
↳ Your consistency builds trust.

🔟 You think beyond your role
↳ You connect your work to the bigger picture.
↳ You ask strategic questions.
↳ You operate one level up.

At senior levels, skill is assumed.

Regulation is what separates those who keep rising. ✨

🔖 Save this before your next high-stakes meeting.

Which one do you think is most overlooked?

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10 High EQ Moves That Get You Promoted

Your stress response reveals your leadership type.

Here's how to decode yours👇🏼

Most people think stress kills leadership potential.

Wrong.

It reveals it.

3 stress leadership types:

⚡ The Reactor 
↳ First instinct: Fix everything immediately 
↳ Strength: Quick decision-making under pressure 
↳ Growth edge: Learn to pause before responding 
↳ In action: "I'll handle this" becomes your default response

🧠 The Processor 
↳ First instinct: Gather all information before acting 
↳ Strength: Thoughtful, well-informed decisions
↳ Growth edge: Learn when speed matters more than perfection 
↳ In action: "Let me think about this" is your go-to phrase

🎯 The Stabilizer 
↳ First instinct: Calm the room before solving the problem 
↳ Strength: Creates psychological safety during chaos 
↳ Growth edge: Learn when decisive action trumps consensus
↳ In action: "Everyone take a breath" starts most of your responses

Your stress response isn't broken.
It's your leadership signature.

Master it. 
Don't hide from it.

Which type resonates most with you right now?

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