My Favorite Speaker at Mindvalley U: Zach Bush MD

On my recent European excursion, I landed in Amsterdam for the annual Mindvalley U event. This event is part personal growth festival, part global mastermind, part family reunion for thousands of Mindvalley students. Mindvalley has a knack for blending cutting-edge ideas with soul-level wisdom, and for drawing in thought-leaders from around the world. I first connected with them in 2020, drawn to the Jose Silva meditation program (The Silva Method) and went on the next year to earn my Life Coaching certification through them as well. Each interaction since has reaffirmed my respect for the heart-centered community they’ve built.

For me, this year's event highlight was hearing Zach Bush, MD, take the stage. I’ve been a follower of his work for the past couple years and he has quickly risen to the top of my favorite-people-on-the-plant list. His ability to weave science, ecology, and the human spirit into one breathtaking narrative is rare, and what he shared that day, still resonates deeply. In fact, I was so moved that we’re now in talks with his team to bring him to a live audience right here in Orange County… so stay tuned.

Here’s a summary of what Zach shared…

Celebrating Finite Life and Interconnectedness
Zach began by reflecting on the finite nature of life and the gift of experiencing beauty through our five senses. He emphasized the interconnectedness of all living beings using elephants and oak trees as examples and noted that life itself is a concentration of light energy. In fact, one cubic centimeter of black space contains more light energy than the entire material universe. What??!! And humans rely on mitochondria, the tiny bacteria in our cells, to harness that light.

The Role of Mitochondria and Chlorophyll
Every human cell contains about 200 mitochondria, which are highly efficient at concentrating light energy. In plants, chlorophyll captures sunlight and stores it as carbon bonds, essential for human metabolism. Zach challenged diet fads that vilify carbs or fats, reminding us both are critical for energy storage.

Impact of Antibiotics and Glyphosate
Overuse of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture has decimated microbial biodiversity. Glyphosate, a potent antibiotic in most weed killers (Round-up), is particularly harmful, found in 85% of the air we breathe and rainfall we receive. Zach added that his breakdown of natural microbial relationships has contributed to rising rates of obesity, diabetes, and chronic disease.

Rethinking the Immune System
The immune system isn’t a battleground; it’s a complex web of relationships requiring significant energy. Our gut microbiome fuels not only our health but our intelligence, working in concert with our brain to generate information.

The Decline of Human Health and Intelligence
Rates of autoimmune disease, neurological disorders, and cancer have surged. Fertility rates are dropping, and sperm counts have plummeted. Zach suggested this decline is tied to a loss of light energy and microbial biodiversity, warning that the U.S. could face extinction within 80 years without change. 🥺

Viruses, Extinction Events, and Evolution
Viruses act as nature’s genetic “rebranding agents,” driving evolution after extinction events. To avoid our own extinction, humans must reconnect with nature, embrace forgiveness, and choose a “good death” over destruction.

The Call for Forgiveness and Connection
Zach urged us to forgive ourselves and others for the harm done to the planet, to remember our interconnectedness, and to return to a relationship with nature. He reminded us that humans are unique in our ability to find beauty in sorrow, a capacity worth preserving.

A Closing Reminder
The presentation ended with a call to action: Love one another. Share this information widely. Protect the planet’s ecosystems. Remember the beauty of life and how deeply all beings are connected. 💞

Action Steps
📩 Share these insights with others to raise awareness.
🌿 Find ways to personally reconnect with nature.
🙏 Practice forgiveness and compassion daily.
🌳 Support policies that protect biodiversity and sustainable living.

I hope this resonates with you too and that you’ll help me to spread the word. As my Dad always said “To those much is given, much is expected”. 

In harmony,
~Delphine

To hear more about what I learned at Mindvalley U, go to harmoneum.online. And get insight on the exciting new series we are starting on Life Mastery!