1223. Why You Feel “Out of Flow” + How to Fix It w/ David Nurse

Heal Squad x Maria Menounos

Maria Menounos, Heal Squad

Mental Health, Health & Fitness, Education, Self-improvement

4.7 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 3 February 2026

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Summary

Hey Heal Squad! What does it actually mean to be “in flow” and can we get there more often on purpose? In this episode, bestselling author and performance coach David Nurse breaks down the science of flow, what’s happening in your brain when you’re “in the zone,” and why most of us get knocked out of it. He walks us through his proven Flow Code: a simple daily routine using breath, visualization, and mind-body practices that can train your brain toward flow. We also dive into what elite athletes do differently (deep practice, not busy practice), the Flow Trifecta of passion, purpose, and what you actually do for a living, and how uncertainty, distractions, and your environment can quietly block your best performance. If you want clearer focus, less overthinking, and more effortless days, this episode will show you how to start building a more flow-driven life! Enjoy! HEALERS & HEAL LINERS Flow is trainable, not accidental: You can literally condition your brain for flow through simple daily practices like breath, visualization, and presence. Your environment and attention shape your energy: Less phone + clearer space = clearer mind. Small changes in your surroundings create big shifts in your flow. Tiny wins build lasting momentum: When you stack simple, intentional habits, confidence compounds, and flow follows. HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website:https://www.healsquad.com/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy’s Page: Shop My Macy’s Storefront EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/host AUDIBLE: https://audible.com/healsquad AG1: drinkag1.com/healsquad GUEST RESOURCES: David Nurse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidnursenba/?hl=en David Nurse Website: http://www.davidnurse.com David Nurse Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-doctor-the-nurse/id1226281669 ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos’ passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER:This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company’s Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.

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