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EPISODE · Nov 4, 2025 · 42 MIN

You Might Have The Heart Attack Gene. Here Are The Signs

from The Optispan Podcast with Matt Kaeberlein · host Optispan

Joel Jamison is back for another deep dive, and this episode is packed with actionable insights, personal health revelations, and answers to your burning questions. We cover everything from the legitimacy of new health tech to Joel's ongoing journey with a shocking calcium score and what he's doing about it.If you have a family history of heart disease, use wearable tech, or are just focused on optimizing your health and longevity, this conversation is for you.TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 - Introduction & The Random Test00:01:38 - The Quest Bar Founder Funding Cancer Research00:02:47 - New AirPods & Measuring Heart Rate/HRV Through Your Ear00:05:04 - HRV: Training to Win vs. Training for Longevity00:06:09 - Waking Up at 4:30 AM vs. 6:30 AM: Impact on Sleep & HRV00:09:45 - ADHD Medications, Supplements, and Their Effects on HRV00:10:56 - The Search for Large-Scale HRV Data00:11:56 - Is HRV Still "Cutting Edge"?00:13:38 - What's Better Than HRV? (The "Dream" Biomarker)00:14:59 - Can You Measure HRV Without a Smart Device?00:15:53 - Cannabis Use and Its Drastic Impact on HRV00:17:59 - Best Practices for Accurate HRV Measurement (Morpheus)00:18:52 - DEEP DIVE: Joel's Shocking Heart Health Journey00:29:07 - Listener Case: High LP(a) and Stubbornly Low HRV00:30:36 - Listener Case: Low Oura Ring HRV but Excellent Other Markers00:32:56 - The Problem with "Cardiovascular Age" Metrics00:34:11 - How Accurate Are Garmin & Oura Ring VO2 Max Estimates?00:37:51 - The Credibility Problem with "Biological Age" & Oral Peptides00:40:07 - Update: Joel's Latest CCTA & Calcium Score Results00:41:32 - Analyzing the Scans: Radiologist vs. Cleerly AIIf you have a family history of heart disease, this conversation is a must-watch. Listen to the full podcast now.If you enjoyed this don’t forget to subscribe and hit the bell so you don’t miss our next deep-dive conversation.

Joel Jamison is back for another deep dive, and this episode is packed with actionable insights, personal health revelations, and answers to your burning questions. We cover everything from the legitimacy of new health tech to Joel's ongoing journey with a shocking calcium score and what he's doing about it.If you have a family history of heart disease, use wearable tech, or are just focused on optimizing your health and longevity, this conversation is for you.TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 - Introduction & The Random Test00:01:38 - The Quest Bar Founder Funding Cancer Research00:02:47 - New AirPods & Measuring Heart Rate/HRV Through Your Ear00:05:04 - HRV: Training to Win vs. Training for Longevity00:06:09 - Waking Up at 4:30 AM vs. 6:30 AM: Impact on Sleep & HRV00:09:45 - ADHD Medications, Supplements, and Their Effects on HRV00:10:56 - The Search for Large-Scale HRV Data00:11:56 - Is HRV Still "Cutting Edge"?00:13:38 - What's Better Than HRV? (The "Dream" Biomarker)00:14:59 - Can You Measure HRV Without a Smart Device?00:15:53 - Cannabis Use and Its Drastic Impact on HRV00:17:59 - Best Practices for Accurate HRV Measurement (Morpheus)00:18:52 - DEEP DIVE: Joel's Shocking Heart Health Journey00:29:07 - Listener Case: High LP(a) and Stubbornly Low HRV00:30:36 - Listener Case: Low Oura Ring HRV but Excellent Other Markers00:32:56 - The Problem with "Cardiovascular Age" Metrics00:34:11 - How Accurate Are Garmin & Oura Ring VO2 Max Estimates?00:37:51 - The Credibility Problem with "Biological Age" & Oral Peptides00:40:07 - Update: Joel's Latest CCTA & Calcium Score Results00:41:32 - Analyzing the Scans: Radiologist vs. Cleerly AIIf you have a family history of heart disease, this conversation is a must-watch. Listen to the full podcast now.If you enjoyed this don’t forget to subscribe and hit the bell so you don’t miss our next deep-dive conversation.

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