For years, Dr. LaDuque woke up already behind—already reacting. He was juggling a growing practice, raising a family, and absorbing the weight of other people’s health every day. He realized something had to change.

A Daily Ritual for Resilience, Focus, and Family-Centered Living

So, he began waking up with a different goal: to focus on his state of being, rather than just what he had to do. That decision became the foundation of what he now calls The Morning Good Stuff—a repeatable, deeply personal ritual he shares with patients, his daughters, and the men he mentors.

What Is the Morning Good Stuff?

The Morning Good Stuff isn’t a product. It’s a rhythm. It’s about starting the day with clarity, not chaos. Faith, not fear. Intention, not reaction.

It begins with just five minutes. But as hundreds of patients and professionals have discovered, those minutes often expand into something richer—20, 30, even 45 minutes of mental, emotional, and spiritual alignment.

“If I can teach my daughters one thing, it’s this: You don’t need to wait for peace. You can choose it—every morning.” — Dr. LaDuque

Why Morning Rituals Work

In rural Texas communities like Stephenville and Eastland, life starts early and moves fast. But the science behind morning routines is universal.

Studies show that structured morning habits reduce stress, improve resilience, and increase mental clarity throughout the day.

Lower cortisol levels (Sadeghi et al., 2021)
Increased optimism and energy
Greater self-regulation and intention

The Core Components

Dr. LaDuque’s approach draws on faith, neuroscience, and real-life practice. Here’s what his rhythm includes:

Meditation & Breathwork

Begin your morning with a moment of stillness, focusing on deep, intentional breaths that calm the nervous system and bring clarity to the mind. Through meditation, you cultivate inner peace, while breathwork helps to regulate emotions and prepare your body for the day ahead.

Journaling & Affirmations

Scripture & Devotional Reading

Prayer

Movement, Yoga, Exercise

Healthy Breakfast & Supplements

Creative Time

Binaural Beats

Gratitude, Purpose, Vision Check-ins

Daily Intentions

Emotional Check-ins

Sample Routine (10–30 min)

2 min: Deep breathing, eyes closed
5 min: Gratitude journaling and prayer
5 min: Stretch or take a short walk
3 min: Review goals and affirmations
5–15 min: Read scripture or write insights

Real Results from Real People

One patient, a local rancher and father of three, shared this after 14 days: “I was sleeping better, yelling less, and finding time to pray again. It slowed me down in the best way.”

Another, a nurse from Eastland, said, “This gave me permission to care for myself before I opened my phone. I feel different going into work.”

Why This Matters in Texas

In towns like Stephenville and Eastland, we’re raised to work hard and show up for others. But that means we often neglect ourselves in the process. The Morning Good Stuff is built for people who lead—parents, professionals, caregivers, and entrepreneurs.

You don’t need fancy tools. You don’t need a 5 a.m. alarm. You just need a few minutes to reset and return to who you are at your best.