The Energy Blueprint Podcast

Heart rate variability, polyvagal theory, the flaw in trying to HACK the body, and more with Dr. Mel Hopper Koppelman

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Jun 14, 2025
Dr. Mel Hopper Koppelman and the host dive into brain development, heart rate variability, and its connection to the universe. They discuss the importance of addressing the underlying driver of illness, a 10-second test to understand heart rate variability, and the link between HRV, inflammation, and long-term health. The conversation touches on predictors of mortality, the vagus nerve, and the significance of working with the body for better health outcomes.
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Brain Development Impacts Health

  • Brain develops from the brainstem upward like a tree, first forming the right hemisphere before the left.
  • Uneven brain hemisphere development can lead to chronic illness and affect longevity.
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Key Role of Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia

  • Heart rate variability (HRV) reflects dynamic flexibility and is a key marker for health.
  • Respiratory sinus arrhythmia, heart rate changes with breathing, is the critical healthy component of HRV.
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The Vagal Paradox in HRV

  • Increased HRV can paradoxically signal stress or danger via the vagus nerve's shutdown response.
  • Polyvagal theory explains this vagal paradox where higher HRV is not always healthy.
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