The Human Design Podcast

#475 Howard Martin on Heart Intelligence, Coherence and the Future of Human Evolution

Sep 6, 2025
In a captivating discussion, Howard Martin, a founding member of HeartMath, sheds light on heart intelligence and its role in human evolution. He explores how our emotional states directly impact our biology and offers insights into achieving heart coherence for enhanced clarity and connection. The conversation also touches on innovative technology like the HeartMath app that helps track heart health. Martin emphasizes the potential for personal growth and community well-being, encouraging listeners to embrace this transformative journey.
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ANECDOTE

From Drummer To HeartMath Founder

  • Howard Martin left a career as a professional rock drummer and returned to a rural community to explore heart-based spirituality with friends.
  • That small, earnest group eventually became HeartMath, founded in 1991 to create pragmatic heart-centered tools.
INSIGHT

The Heart Is An Information Hub

  • The heart functions as an information-processing center that communicates to the brain and body in multiple ways.
  • Heart-to-brain signaling often dominates the conversation and shapes perception and physiology.
INSIGHT

Heart Rhythms Synchronize The Body

  • The heart communicates biophysically via blood pressure waves that synchronize physiology, including higher brain centers.
  • These rhythmic patterns influence respiration, digestion, immune and hormonal systems across the body.
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