

Heart Rate Variability Podcast
Optimal HRV
Welcome to the Heart Rate Variability Podcast where we discuss the research and applications of heart rate variability.
Episodes
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Mar 27, 2025 • 36min
Dr. Amelia Saul talks about the HRV Institute and Recreational Therapy
In this episode, Dr. Amelia Saul joins Matt Bennett to discuss her HRV research and how HRV informs her thinking about health. We also discuss both Amelia's and Matt's excitement and involvement in The Heart Rate Variability Institute and its upcoming conference https://heartratevariabilityinstitute.org/hrv-conference

Mar 20, 2025 • 42min
Steven Kassel talks Heart Rate Variability, Couples Therapy, and Biofeedback
In this episode, Steven Kassel joins Matt Bennett to discuss his career as a marriage and family counselor and how he positions HRV biofeedback to help his clients.

Mar 13, 2025 • 32min
Dr. Inna Khazan talk Child Resonance Frequency Assessment and HRV Training
In this episode, Matt Bennett interviews Dr. Inna Khazan about assessing resonance frequency in children. We also explore why children need a separate assessment and how to support young people with heart rate variability biofeedback.
Learn more about Optimal HRV https://www.optimalhrv.com
Learn more about Inna Khazan https://www.innakhazan.com/

Mar 6, 2025 • 45min
Dr. Scotty Butcher's Personal HRV Journey
In this episode, Matt Bennett welcomes Scotty Butcher back to discuss how he integrates his expertise in Heart Rate variability and HRV Biofeedback into his approach to physical and mental well-being.

Feb 27, 2025 • 54min
Dr. Jay T. Wiles talks Sleep and Heart Rate Variability
In this episode, Dr. Jay T. Wiles joins Matt Bennett to discuss Jay's heart rate variability and HRV biofeedback journey. We also explore Jay's current work with HRV biofeedback and sleep.

Feb 20, 2025 • 34min
From HRV Science to Personal Practice: Dr. Richard Gevirtz
Dr. Richard Gevirtz, a distinguished professor at Lyon International University, discusses his extensive work with heart rate variability (HRV) and biofeedback. He shares how he integrates HRV science into his personal wellness practices, including breathing techniques and myofascial therapy for pain management. The conversation also touches on mental health challenges for younger generations in the age of social media, insights from humorous anecdotes at conferences, and the importance of mindfulness in daily life for long-term vitality.

Feb 13, 2025 • 56min
Dr. Jennifer Chan talks Heart Rate Fragmentation
In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Chan joins Matt Bennett to discuss her research into heart rate fragmentation and how it relates to and might supplement heart rate variability.

Feb 6, 2025 • 47min
Dr. Raouf Gharbo talks Autonomic Rehab and Heart Rate Variability
In this episode, Dr. Raouf Gharbo joins Matt Bennett to discuss his work with HRV tracking and biofeedback over two decades. We cover a range of topics, from free will to performance obsession to HRV poetry!

Jan 23, 2025 • 41min
Noël Larson Ford talks HRV, Neurofeedback, and Performance
In this episode, Noël Larson Ford joins Matt Bennett to discuss her work with HRV biofeedback, neurofeedback, and high performance.

Jan 16, 2025 • 29min
Louise van der Westhuyzen talks Occupation Therapy and HRV Biofeedback
Louis van der Westhuyzen joins Matt Bennett to discuss her work and integration of occupational therapy and biofeedback.