The Homegrown Human Matrix

A calibration tool for conscious state change.

8 levers. 16 questions. A map of how you shift state.

Answer honestly.

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Nitric Oxide — Physical Aliveness

What kind of physical activity makes you feel most alive?

A leisurely walk or gentle stretch A solid workout — running, weights, or a long hike Something intense — HIIT, cold plunge, or pushing my limits

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Nitric Oxide — Physical Aliveness

After a good workout, what do you want to feel?

Pleasantly loose — like I moved, but didn't push hard Energized and sweaty — I want to know I worked Completely spent — shaky, flushed, heart pounding

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Vagal Nerve Tone — Calm and Safety

You've had a heavy week. What do you need to feel like yourself again?

A few minutes of quiet or a short break 20+ minutes of meditation, yoga, or a bath Hours of nothing — a float tank, a silent day, or total shutdown

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Vagal Nerve Tone — Calm and Safety

What does "truly relaxed" look like for you?

Chilled out — stress reduced, feeling okay Deeply settled — no tension, no rush, fully present Melted — can't move, don't want to, totally at peace

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Endorphins & Dopamine — Pleasure and Reward

Think about a personal goal you stuck with. What kept you going?

Small wins along the way — daily progress, quiet satisfaction Clear milestones — visible results, celebrating checkpoints The big payoff — imagining the finish line, major transformation

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Endorphins & Dopamine — Pleasure and Reward

How do you feel when your calendar is empty for the next few weeks?

Relieved — space to breathe and enjoy my routines Fine, but I'd want to add a few things — dinner, a day trip Restless — I need plans, events, something to anticipate

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Oxytocin — Connection

How do you prefer to connect with people you care about?

Being in the same room, comfortable silence, easy presence Real conversation, shared meals, quality time together Deep talks, long hugs, eye contact, emotional honesty

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Oxytocin — Connection

How much emotional closeness feels right to you?

I like connection, but I also need my space I want to feel genuinely close to the people I love I crave intimacy — I want to really know and be known

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Testosterone — Drive and Edge

How do you feel about competition and challenge?

I prefer collaboration — competition stresses me out I enjoy it when it's friendly and fair I love it — I want to win, test myself, and feel the edge

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Testosterone — Drive and Edge

How do you handle conflict or tough conversations?

I avoid them or stay calm and measured I engage directly but try to stay respectful I lean in — I don't shy away from intensity

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Psychoactives — Altered States

How interested are you in experiences that shift your perspective?

I prefer staying grounded — altered states don't appeal to me I'm curious — I've explored breathwork, meditation, or similar Very — I'm drawn to plant medicine, deep retreats, or intense journeys

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Psychoactives — Altered States

When you want new insight or clarity, what do you reach for?

A walk, a conversation, a good book Meditation, journaling, a change of scenery Something that really shakes things loose — fasting, ceremony, wilderness solo

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Trauma Work — Inner Processing

When something painful comes up, how do you prefer to process it?

Give it time — I process slowly and naturally Work through it — therapy, journaling, or talking it out Go deep — intensive work, retreats, or structured healing processes

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Trauma Work — Inner Processing

How do you feel about exploring your patterns and past?

I prefer not to dig too much — I deal with things as they come I'm curious about myself and work on it regularly I'm committed to deep work — I want to understand and transform

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Respiration — State Control

Do you use your breath to change how you feel?

Rarely — I might take a deep breath when stressed Sometimes — I know a few techniques and use them deliberately Often — breathwork is a regular part of my practice

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Respiration — State Control

What kind of breathwork sounds appealing to you?

Slow, calming breaths — nothing too intense Wim Hof, box breathing, or something that creates a clear shift Holotropic, rebirthing, or multi-hour sessions that go deep

Your Hedonic Engineering Profile

Your answers show how you tend to move between calm, aliveness, connection, pleasure, and meaning.

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