Brendan Murdock, founder of London-based wellbeing brand anatomē, starts his day by waking naturally with the sunrise, a practice he finds essential for his wellbeing.
Morning routine
Murdock doesn't close his curtains, so he wakes with the light. He prioritises sleep and tries to get an early night. His first act is having a coffee in bed, listening to the radio, and contemplating the day ahead.
Movement is crucial for his mental and physical health. His ideal morning involves a run around Regent's Park. After showering, he uses anatomē products, including the illuminating face oil, and in summer, sprays La Roche-Posay SPF 50 on exposed skin.
Breakfast is typically oats or something protein-focused. Lunch is often a salad, with visits to Paul Rothe & Son in Marylebone and the Salad Project. Dinner is usually freshly cooked at home, featuring fish, meat, and vegetables, with an emphasis on colour and freshness.
Wellbeing practices
Running serves as his meditation, clearing his head in the park. He also values culture, saying, "Opera, theatre, music, visual arts help you breathe differently and feel more connected." He notes that standing tickets at the opera house are inexpensive.
He enjoys saunas, particularly at Revive Sauna in Rostrevor, Northern Ireland, which overlooks water and mountains. In London, he uses his gym's sauna regularly.
Supplements like cordyceps, lion's mane, and reishi have helped him during stressful periods, but he believes waking naturally, being outside, and staying connected to nature are the biggest mood enhancers. He is also fascinated by scent and its emotional impact.
Evening wind-down
Murdock doesn't own a television and prefers reading and audiobooks. He worries about excessive screen time and its effects on attention spans and eyesight. His evening routine starts around 10pm with a scented candle, a cleanse, and pillow spray, followed by reading in bed.
