What Your Heart is Telling You

We took a deep dive into the hot topic of Heart Rate variability! What it is, why you should be testing, how to test it, using technology & biofeedback and what we've learned personally over the years.SHOW NOTES:1:21 Welcome to the show!2:20 WHAT is Heart Rate Variability?6:27 STUDY: HRV & Heart Attacks 6:48 Heart Arrhythmias7:33 Daylight Saving Time & Stress9:18 The HRV goal11:40 Considerations13:35 Athletic performance15:47 WHY test HRV?17:56 HOW to test HRV21:38 Using Biofeedback24:54 Factors that affect your number27:14 Overall tips for support28:36 OURA Ring All-Stars29:53 Our top biohacks32:41 Lauren’s HRV fail34:52 Using NEUBIE to rebound35:53 Hormesis for resiliency38:01 Useful supplements41:00 The benefits of consistency41:51 Our personal experiences44:29 Seasonal trends47:49 Renee’s alcohol hack48:48 Episode recap49:23 Thanks for tuning in!HRV CHECKLIST:TRAINING (volume, intensity, rest between workout days)LIFESTYLE (alcohol, circadian rhythm/sleep, nutrition)IMPACT OF SLEEP:HRV can drop during REM sleepHRV can increase during Deep sleepBIOLOGICAL (age, gender, genetics, health history)RESOURCES:Study: HRV as predictive factor for sudden cardiac deathHRV Testing:Oura RingWHOOP - 1st month free!HeartMath Inner BalanceLief TherapeuticsEliteHRVBiohacks:Wim Hof MethodThe Oxygen Advantage by Patrick McKeown (add Amazon link)Buteyko Breathing ExercisesNuCalmApollo Band - 15% off!HealyNeufitRCVR CBD Oil - Use code BIOHACKERBABE for 20% offQualia Night - Use code BIOHACKERBABES for 15% offBrainTapSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands