The Elite HRV Podcast: Heart Rate Variability, Biohacking Health & Performance, Quantified Self

Dr. Hill is one of the leading neurofeedback practitioners in the country and helps his clients gain new, lasting resources to overcome cognitive challenges and/or reach peak performance. Neurofeedback is exercise for the brain and helps individuals achieve flow state concentration, reduce stress and anxiety, and improve sleep. All these factors are important for better executive functions in the brain. Dr. Hill is a great resource for topics like neurofeedback, biohacking, brain tech advancements, healthy brain aging, concussions, nutrition, nootropics, ADHD, migraines, mindfulness, meditation, etc. He's been a guest on about 80 plus podcasts. Some of those include, the Ben Greenfield, Joe Rogan, Luke Storey, Smart Drug Smarts, and Bulletproof Radio. --Topics listed below. The NEW CorSense HRV sensor: https://elitehrv.com/corsense Leave a quick review for the podcast: https://elitehrv.com/review-ep-33 (Thanks in advance!) Learn about Heart Rate Variability at elitehrv.com/academy: https://elitehrv.com/ep-33 TOPICS: 0:55 - Intro and welcome to Dr. Hill 2:15 - What Dr. Hill is working on currently 4:00 - Overview of Quantitative EEG and why focus on it 9:00 - How QEEG is used at the Peak Brain Institute 12:30 - Empowering the user/patient 14:15 - Where are the Peak Brain locations and how does it work? 19:50 - Example: using neurofeedback with ADHD 23:40 - Example: using neurofeedback with epilepsy 25:45 - Other examples 26:40 - Migraines 32:00 - Neurofeedback used for things other than symptoms you’re trying to mitigate 34:45 - Using mindfulness 45:20 - Applying interventions or new habits regularly vs. sporadically 51:10 - Wrap up 52:10 - Where to find Dr. Hill Guest: Dr. Andrew Hill http://peakbraininstitute.com/ Host: Jason Moore https://elitehrv.com Show notes: https://elitehrv.com/podcast Leave a quick review for the podcast: https://elitehrv.com/review-ep-33 (Thanks in advance!) Learn about Heart Rate Variability at elitehrv.com/academy: https://elitehrv.com/ep-33 The NEW CorSense HRV sensor: https://elitehrv.com/corsense --

Michael Ruscio is a doctor, clinical researcher and best-selling author whose practical ideas on healing chronic illness have made him an influential voice in functional and alternative medicine. His work has been published in peer-reviewed medical journals and he speaks at integrative medical conferences across the globe. Dr. Ruscio also runs an influential website and podcast at DrRusio.com, as well as his clinical practice located in northern California. --Topics listed below. The NEW CorSense HRV sensor: https://elitehrv.com/corsense Leave a quick review for the podcast: https://elitehrv.com/review-ep-32 (Thanks in advance!) Learn about Heart Rate Variability at elitehrv.com/academy: https://elitehrv.com/ep-32 TOPICS: 1:30 Intro to Dr. Ruscio 2:05 Mike’s functional medicine interest and background 7:07 Objectivity and keeping a level head in alternative medicine 9:15 Over-diagnosis of hypothyroidism: an example 12:50 The dangers of confirmation and survivorship bias for practitioners 17:00 Mike’s clinical approach is based on principles, not protocols 19:30 avoid over-complicating things: mental perspective is very important 24:00 the gut as a source of inflammation, without gut symptoms 26:35 gut health and your brain, skin, arthritis and thyroid 29:30 the gut-thyroid connection 35:25 Mike’s time between patients, research and education 40:20 where to find Mike 41:00 final thought: don’t stress and strive for perfection Guest: Dr. Mike Ruscio https://drruscio.com/ Host: Jason Moore https://elitehrv.com Show notes: https://elitehrv.com/podcast Leave a quick review for the podcast: https://elitehrv.com/review-ep-32 (Thanks in advance!) Learn about Heart Rate Variability at elitehrv.com/academy: https://elitehrv.com/ep-32 The NEW CorSense HRV sensor: https://elitehrv.com/corsense --

Ed Harrold is an author, inspirational leader, public speaker, coach and educator. Ed’s mastery in the art, science and application of mindful breathing has guided him to apply conscious breathing practices in corporate performance coaching, fitness and athletic training, healthcare training, stress reduction and overall health and well-being. Today, Ed blends the fields of neuroscience and the wisdom of contemplative traditions into effective strategies to improve health and well-being. Ed’s fluency in mindfulness-based strategies combined with the belief in the human potential gives him the depth and understanding to meet individual and group needs across industries and platforms. Ed is the Author of “Life With Breath IQ + EQ = NEW YOU”. He is a contributing health and wellness editor for Huffington post, Thrive Global, MindBodyGreen, PTOnTheNet, & Corporate Wellness Magazine. Ed is a provider of continuing education training in both the healthcare and fitness industries. Learn more about Ed at www.edharrold.com --Topics listed below. The NEW CorSense HRV sensor: https://elitehrv.com/corsense Leave a quick review for the podcast: https://elitehrv.com/review-ep-31 (Thanks in advance!) Learn about Heart Rate Variability at elitehrv.com/academy: https://elitehrv.com/ep-31 TOPICS: 1:27 Welcome and intro to Ed 3:35 What got Ed so interested in breath as a powerful tool 7:46 What was it about breath that really changed things for you? 12:08 How do you work towards using breath in this way? 14:27 How being aware/present can change how you perceive stress 17:20 Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia 19:30 Life is an awareness-based model; you’re either aware of it or not 20:55 Is there a point in which some of these techniques become more automatic? Can we reap these benefits unconsciously? 24:30 How does this practice integrate with sleep? 30:45 Any recommended breathing patterns for performing different tasks? 37:15 Reverse engineering exercise 40:15 Is this a similar process in regards to mental exertion? 44:35 Correlation between cardiovascular strength and psychological resiliency 47:54 Turn stress upside down - embrace it! 50:48 Learn from your stress 54:15 It’s hard to stay positive when you’re exhausted - learn what we need to hang onto and what to let go of 1:02:39 Closing thoughts 1:03:57 Where to find Ed Guest: Ed Harrold https://www.edharrold.com/lifewithbreathforum Host: Jason Moore https://elitehrv.com Show notes: https://elitehrv.com/podcast Leave a quick review for the podcast: https://elitehrv.com/review-ep-31 (Thanks in advance!) Learn about Heart Rate Variability at elitehrv.com/academy: https://elitehrv.com/ep-31 The NEW CorSense HRV sensor: https://elitehrv.com/corsense --

In 2003 Rob and Shannon started on their mission with True North Pioneering (True North Fitness & Health) to improve the quality of people's lives by providing fitness and health solutions. They've spent the past 15 years evolving the practice that supports that mission and continuously improving their lives and the lives of thousands of individuals whom they have worked with. What they've come to learn and see firsthand is that stress, left unmanaged, yields a predictably and radically ill effect on people's health and happiness regardless of other efforts. And, too, whether by avoidance or ignorance, that stress is a poorly addressed to totally not addressed aspect in our industry as well as across the board! When you let your stress get the best of you, you put yourself at greatly increased risk of developing a range of illnesses or diseases – from the common cold to severe heart disease to cancer. Stress has an acutely powerful impact on your well-being as it is a natural response activated in the brain; its an autonomic function, you cannot prevent it -and don’t want to, but you can (and should) learn to manage it and direct it as well as to do things that enhance your natural recovery processes. Over the past 20 years, Rob and Shannon have acquired the education and applied experience to simplify the approach and coach people to a healthier, stress-less life. In addition to >10,000 client hours, they have earned certifications in Stress Management Coaching, Food Psychology Coaching / Mind-Body Nutrition, Heart Rate Variability Specialists, Certified Master Personal Trainer, Yoga Fit , Precision Nutrition Certified Coach, Senior Fitness Specialists, and many many more certifications. --Topics listed below. The NEW CorSense HRV sensor: https://elitehrv.com/corsense Leave a quick review for the podcast: https://elitehrv.com/review-ep-30 (Thanks in advance!) Learn about Heart Rate Variability at HRVcourse.com: https://hrvcourse.com/ep-30 TOPICS: - introductions - taking fitness, health and lifestyle management online -deciding where to focus between client's fitness, health, stress - how to garner client trust and begin making recommendations - tools of the trade - deep dive into using HRV as a tool - helping clients understand the value-add of HRV - transitioning to show clients the objective value of lifestyle changes - how lifestyle impacts trump any impact of fitness protocols - when to introduce HRV into the protocol with clients - Rob and Shannon's background and transition to health coaching - Stress Made Simple program - Rob and Shannon's website - what do you show clients after 3-months with HRV tracking? - where to find Rob and Shannon elsewhere Guests: Rob and Shannon Yontz http://www.truenorthfitness.com/ https://stressmadesimple.com/ Host: Jason Moore https://elitehrv.com Show notes: https://elitehrv.com/podcast Leave a quick review for the podcast: https://elitehrv.com/review-ep-30 (Thanks in advance!) Learn about Heart Rate Variability at HRVcourse.com: https://hrvcourse.com/ep-30 The NEW CorSense HRV sensor: https://elitehrv.com/corsense --

Jose has been a practicing Exercise Physiologist and Sports Scientist for over 28 years. Jose spent 9 years as the Director of Athletic Performance at Polar Electro where he was in the first wave of sport scientists that were able to use HRV outside of a clinical setting. His career has given him the opportunity to work with high performing athletes and coaches spending an amazing time working with The US Olympic Training Center, US Ski Team, USA Cycling, NFL, NBA, NHL, Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer, US Special Forces Selection & Training, Federal Law Enforcement and over 150 Division One college sports teams. As he gained more experience and training his field of practice grew in the area of preventive medicine, functional nutrition and mindfulness training. He came to the realization that LIFE was the most demanding "sport" that anyone could ever play and required a healthy mind & body to meet its demands, yet few people were exposed to the tools that would help them meet the challenge and live at the upper range of human experience. He has dedicated his life to help other rediscover their best self! He currently spends his time teaching and consulting on well-being, performance and incorporating mindful attention training as a foundational principle. His clients include large health plans and hospitals, high performing organizations like Clif Bar and the juvenile justice system, as well as several college athletic programs and UFC competitors. --Topics listed below. The NEW CorSense HRV sensor: https://elitehrv.com/corsense Leave a quick review for the podcast: https://elitehrv.com/review-ep-29 (Thanks in advance!) Learn about Heart Rate Variability at HRVcourse.com: https://hrvcourse.com/ep-29 TOPICS: 0:00 Jose's background and career 5:00 Jose's evolution from coaching elite performance to coaching life 12:00 mental stress burden is the elephant in the room to address 15:00 introducing mindfulness services to corporate and institutional leaders 18:00 a crisis? 60% increase in perceived mental stress, 50% increase in clinical depression 20:00 why is there a crisis? 23:00 "stress" is not automatically the enemy 26:00 "resiliency" is the solution.. behaving like a Jedi to perceive stress differently 30:00 mindful attention training: cultivating awareness to presence to discernment to decision 34:00 how to transfer this perception training to life's challenges 40:00 a cultural shift is beginning to happen: training positive psychology and practice of gratitude 47:00 where to learn more about Jose Guest: Jose Maresma www.embodiedspirittherapies.com Host: Jason Moore https://elitehrv.com Show notes: https://elitehrv.com/podcast Leave a quick review for the podcast: https://elitehrv.com/review-ep-29 (Thanks in advance!) Learn about Heart Rate Variability at HRVcourse.com: https://hrvcourse.com/ep-29 The NEW CorSense HRV sensor: https://elitehrv.com/corsense --

Beast Fingers Climbing, owned and founded by Aman Anderson in 2015, focuses on producing data-driven products that stimulate strength and recovery. To bring to not only climbers, but all those who are seeking stronger hands and fingers, tools that will work and will be loved. At Beast Fingers Climbing, we have sought to build into our products and future products an ecosystem that supports adaptability and progress. We strive to design the best, well-thought finger and hand training and recovery tools that yield results. Anderson, originally from Florida, studied health sciences and nutritional therapy at Hartland Institute of Health and Education. Interestingly enough, He has worked in the design field for 10+ years, and has been an avid rock climber for 8 years. After moving from Washington, DC, where he worked as an user experience and interface designer for Environmental Working Group, he moved to Colorado to pursue his dream of bringing Beast Fingers Climbing to life, uniting all his talents in health science, sports and design to make products that work. --Topics listed below. The NEW CorSense HRV sensor: https://elitehrv.com/corsense Leave a quick review for the podcast: https://elitehrv.com/review-ep-28 (Thanks in advance!) Learn about Heart Rate Variability at HRVcourse.com: https://hrvcourse.com/ep-28 TOPICS: 1:30 Welcome and intro to Aman and Beast Fingers! 5:30 Using HRV frequency analyses to predict climbing performance 9:00 Changes in HRV helped improve climbers’ sleep and health 13:00 The importance of understanding non-training stress 17:30 Recovery methods when athletes show low HRV 21:00 Aman’s work with HRV-guided breathing for anxious folks 31:00 How Aman came to HRV and started to use it 36:00 Dealing with athletes whose HRVs are innately high 42:30 Aman’s timescale when measuring HRVs 43:30 Other biomarkers tracked by Aman 52:00 Climbers’ remarkable strength 1:01:00 The results of Aman’s research: the Grippul Guest: Aman Anderson http://beastfingersclimbing.com/ Host: Jason Moore https://elitehrv.com Show notes: https://elitehrv.com/podcast Leave a quick review for the podcast: https://elitehrv.com/review-ep-28 (Thanks in advance!) Learn about Heart Rate Variability at HRVcourse.com: https://hrvcourse.com/ep-28 The NEW CorSense HRV sensor: https://elitehrv.com/corsense --

Dave is the founder and CEO of Heads Up Health. Heads Up Health was founded by a team of health-conscious technology experts on the simple concept that being healthy doesn’t have to be complicated. We saw a world of disjointed medical records, underutilized health tracking technologies and abundant, but poorly managed, health data. We felt that intelligent software could provide the perfect solution. Based on our belief that well-organized data holds the key to optimal health, we have created a central space where you can manage and explore your own. --Topics listed below. The NEW CorSense HRV sensor: https://elitehrv.com/corsense Leave a quick review for the podcast: https://elitehrv.com/review-ep-27 (Thanks in advance!) Learn about Heart Rate Variability at HRVcourse.com: https://hrvcourse.com/ep-27 TOPICS: * Intros and the idea behind Dave's product * Dave's new idea is live - how to try it out * What are the key markers to monitor metabolic health? * Are you in ketosis? The "ketone index" can tell you beyond ketones and glucose * Why did Dave start his health venture? * Jason's own experience with ketosis * Understanding how your lifestyle changes show up in your Medical Records * Why you need full access to your Medical Records * Where to find Dave Guest: Dave Korsunsky https://www.headsuphealth.com/ Host: Jason Moore https://elitehrv.com Show notes: https://elitehrv.com/podcast Leave a quick review for the podcast: https://elitehrv.com/review-ep-27 (Thanks in advance!) Learn about Heart Rate Variability at HRVcourse.com: https://hrvcourse.com/ep-26 The NEW CorSense HRV sensor: https://elitehrv.com/corsense --

In this episode, Stephen Robinson of EVENPULSE joins us to discuss the use of the BASE-R Method training for stress mitigation and improved human resilience for high performers in many industries including police, fire, military, and business. We also talk about the role of HRV in achieving self-mastery and different recovery tactics for stress regulation. -- topics listed below The NEW CorSense HRV sensor: https://elitehrv.com/corsense Leave a quick review for the podcast: https://elitehrv.com/review-ep-26 (Thanks in advance!) Learn about Heart Rate Variability at HRVcourse.com: https://hrvcourse.com/ep-26 TOPICS: * Intro and background * Distilling stress management to "knuckle-draggers" * The history of the BASE-R training method * The role of HRV and other measurement tools in achieving self-mastery * Developing a framework to understand internal stress regulation * Overcoming resistance to admitting weakness * The role of community and social connections to maintaining resilience * BASE-R pillars: the autonomic nervous system, self-awareness, ability to focus, conscious control of imagination, mood and energy * The Universal Stress Course * Interesting and significant stress resilience projects Stephen is helping run * Where to learn more Guest: Stephen Robinson https://evenpulse.com Host: Jason Moore https://elitehrv.com Show notes: https://elitehrv.com/podcast Leave a quick review for the podcast: https://elitehrv.com/review-ep-26 (Thanks in advance!) Learn about Heart Rate Variability at HRVcourse.com: https://hrvcourse.com/ep-26 The NEW CorSense HRV sensor: https://elitehrv.com/corsense --

In this episode, Alessandro Ferretti joins us to discuss a ketogenic diet (lifestyle), what a "healthy" keto diet looks like, chronobiology of eating windows, the top three reasons a keto diet fails, and much more in this rich episode. We also get caught up on Alessandro's latest research and get advice on how to have long-term success with a ketogenic lifestyle. -- topics listed below The NEW CorSense HRV sensor: https://elitehrv.com/corsense Leave a quick review for the podcast: https://elitehrv.com/review-ep-25 (Thanks in advance!) Learn about Heart Rate Variability at HRVcourse.com: https://hrvcourse.com/ep-25 TOPICS: *2:00: What Alessandro has been working on lately *3:45: the proper definition of ketogenic diet (lifestyle) *6:30: different "flavors" of a ketogenic lifstyle *8:00: problems with the term "fat-adapted" *12:00: keto diets vary greatly by goal 16:30: what is a "healthy" keto diet? 20:00: macros versus micronutrient density 22:30: feed timing: intermittent fasting vs time-restricted 31:00: critical interaction of blood glucose and ketone levels 40:00: adding fats to balance energy needs and catabolic states 46:00: chronobiology of eating-windows 54:00: difference between low-carb and full-ketogenic diets 1:00:00: energy balance tweaks for sustainable weight loss 1:03:00: managing hunger cravings thru a regular eating times 1:13:00: late-eating correlates with higher fasting glucose 1:15:00: sticking with the diet: building a solid foundation 1:25:00: Top three reasons a keto diet fails to stick 1:30:00: Any good keto "snacks"? 1:34:00: ApoE4 gene variants and saturated fat metabolism 1:45:00: high blood lipids on keto: context is important 1:49:30: perspectives on artificial sweeteners 1:55:00: Context is everything! 1:58:00: Wrap up Guest: Alessandro Ferretti http://AlessandroFerretti.co.uk Host: Jason Moore https://elitehrv.com Show notes: https://elitehrv.com/podcast Leave a quick review for the podcast: https://elitehrv.com/review-ep-25 (Thanks in advance!) Learn about Heart Rate Variability at HRVcourse.com: https://hrvcourse.com/ep-25 The NEW CorSense HRV sensor: https://elitehrv.com/corsense --

Dr. Gharbo has been using HRV for many years to successfully help people recover from addiction and improve autonomic nervous system health and strength. In this episode, he shares some of his unique experience in the field using HRV. -- topics listed below The NEW CorSense HRV sensor: https://elitehrv.com/corsense Leave a quick review for the podcast: https://elitehrv.com/review-ep-24 (Thanks in advance!) Learn about Heart Rate Variability at HRVcourse.com: https://hrvcourse.com/ep-24 TOPICS: * The scale and impact of the opioid crisis * What is an opioid? * The hyper-vigilant/fearful state: this is the "fire" that amplifies pain * Similarities with the smoking (nicotine), an addiction model * Measuring hyper-vigilance and depression with HRV * Dr. Gharbo started measuring HRV back in 2007 * Focusing on parasympathetic activation and strengthening * Case study: Transitioning out of opioid prescriptions * Key moments in recovery from hyper-vigilance: "hopeful", "aha!" and "welcome back" * The hidden prevalence Post-Traumatic-Stress-Disorder (PTSD) * Cravings, dependence and addictions come in many different flavors Guest: Dr. Ron Gharbo http://www.ansrehabilitation.com/ Host: Jason Moore Show notes: https://elitehrv.com/podcast Leave a quick review for the podcast: https://elitehrv.com/review-ep-24 (Thanks in advance!) Learn about Heart Rate Variability at HRVcourse.com: https://hrvcourse.com/ep-24 The NEW CorSense HRV sensor: https://elitehrv.com/corsense --