WHOOP Podcast Understanding HRV to the Link Between Anxiety & Recovery: Kristen Holmes Answers Listener Questions
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Sep 7, 2022 
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Menstrual Cycle Coaching
- Track your menstruation in the Whoop journal, even if your cycle is irregular.
- This allows Whoop to provide more accurate cycle mapping and personalized sleep and strain recommendations.
Circadian Health for Anxiety
- Prioritize circadian health optimization by getting morning sunlight and restricting blue light before sleep.
- Align your meal timing with the active phase of your circadian cycle, stopping eating 2-3 hours before sleep.
Managing Stress and Sleep
- Limit naps to 90 minutes and avoid napping after 2 PM.
- Incorporate breathing techniques like the physiological sigh to activate the parasympathetic nervous system and reduce stress.