Internationally renowned health and performance psychologist Dr. Leah Lagos explores the concept of Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and its impact on mental and physical health. She is joined by Boston Celtics Head Coach Joe Mazzulla, who discusses how he manages HRV and stress levels. Topics covered include HRV as a measure of control over stress, breathing techniques for stress control, and the importance of controlling physiological states for better decision-making.

Dr. Leah Lagos, a clinical psychologist and HRV performance coach, shares insights on optimizing heart rate variability (HRV) for better health and performance. She highlights the critical link between HRV, brain function, and stress management. Discover effective techniques for improving HRV, including personalized breathing practices and tailored exercise protocols. Dr. Lagos also discusses the surprising factors that influence HRV, from emotional resilience to unique therapies like sound baths. Tune in for a playful yet informative approach to enhancing your well-being!

In this Episode: Clinical psychologist and peak performance expert Dr. Leah Lagos believes stress isn’t in your head, it’s in your body. Dr. Lagos is back to help us dig deeper into the science behind her 10-week program, outlined in the Elite HRV app and her new book, HEART BREATH MIND. HEART BREATH MIND: Train Your Heart to Conquer Stress and Achieve Success (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) is available August 11, 2020 in both hardcover and e-book formats. Show Notes: 01:20 - Welcome Back, Dr. Leah Lagos 03:03 - Leah’s 10-week biofeedback program: more than an introductory program 05:53 - What is Resonance Frequency Breathing? 09:56 - Week 1: finding your resonance frequency 12:49 - Identifying your goals 16:13 - 20 minutes, twice a day 18:26 - Week 2; using our breath to increase energy 22:18 - Week 3: letting go of your stress 27:02 - Week 4: chronic stressors 34:47 - Week 5: preparing for challenges 36:41 - How breathing can shift your heart from a negative state to the ideal performance state 42:36 - Week 6: mastering the emotional pivot 51:13 - Week 7: cultivating resonance under fire 55:11 - Week 8: imprinting the physiology of success 56:45 - Week 9: strengthening relationships 1:05:14 - Week 10: anchoring yourself in resonance 01:09:47 - Closing remarks ----- Episode Guest Leah Lagos, Psy.D. Dr. Lagos is an internationally renowned health and performance psychologist specializing in heart rate variability (HRV) biofeedback. With nearly 15 years’ experience integrating the mind and body to reduce anxiety and boost resilience, Dr. Lagos is a recognized leader in peak performance training. In addition to consulting at the annual NFL scouting combine and providing onsite support on multiple PGA tours, she works with elite performers in sports, entertainment, medicine and business—from CEOs and hedge fund managers to Olympians, surgeons, and ballerinas. Above all, Dr. Lagos is a concerned, compassionate, and caring psychologist who combines biofeedback and psychological strategies to help clients achieve optimal performance in health and life. She lives and practices in New York City. Website(s): About Leah: https://drleahlagos.com/ Heart Breath Mind Program in the Elite HRV app: https://elitehrv.com/app?utm_source=elite&utm_medium=app&utm_campaign=lagos10wk&_branch_match_id=798549310169531850 Preorder HEART BREATH MIND on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Breath-Mind-Conquer-Achieve/dp/1328604403/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ref_=nav_custrec_signin&returnFromLogin=1&&linkCode=sl1&tag=eh0cc-20&linkId=21ff721650b11c555addb13ea5614a34&language=en_US Host: Jason Moore elitehrv.com The CorSense HRV finger monitor: elitehrv.com/corsense Leave a quick review for the podcast: elitehrv.com/review-ep-48

Leah Lagos Psy.D, B.C.B. is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in health and performance psychology and is known for her pioneering work in HRV biofeedback. Dr. Lagos treats a broad range of disorders and performance challenges. Her expertise includes strategies to reduce anxiety, boost resilience to adversity, and enhance health. She offers a framework for clients to clarify their needs, achieve their goals and increase their effectiveness. Areas commonly explored include self-regulation, mindfulness, strengthening introspective sensitivity, oscillating between dynamic physiological states for peak performance, emotional pivoting, how to let go from the heart, shifting one’s relationship with pain, maximizing flow, dynamic leadership and resilience.In this episode you'll learn:-How Dr. Lagos became interested in studying HRV...01:30-How athletes paying attention to HRV translates to success in other areas of life...06:55-How to look to the body to assess our stress levels...09:56-The lowest hanging fruit in addressing poor HRV levels...15:25-Why you shouldn't freak out if you appear to have lower HRV levels than others...23:02-The importance of resonance frequency...26:09-How to get back in sync with the pre-pandemic "old normal"...41:23-How to go about engaging with the breath and improving HRV...54:47Resources mentioned:Dr. Lagos' websiteHeart Breath Mind by Dr. Leah Lagos Guest's social media handles@drleahlagos on Instagram

In this conversation, Leah Lagos, a health and performance psychologist, shares her expertise on heart rate variability (HRV) and its crucial role in promoting longevity and resilience. She explains how lifestyle factors and breathing techniques can enhance HRV and discusses the unique ways that age and gender influence these metrics. Leah also delves into the impact of technology, like wearables, on health awareness, and explores how music can shape our emotional well-being and relaxation. Her insights illuminate practical paths to better health through mindfulness and data.