
Heart Rate Variability Podcast
The Heart Rate Variability Podcast explores the research and practical applications of heart rate variability (HRV). It discusses how HRV can be used to monitor health, stress, and recovery. The podcast aims to educate listeners on the science behind HRV and its benefits.
Episodes
Cameron Allen talks HRV in Virtual Reality
In this episode, Matt Bennett talks to Cameron Allen about his work in heart rate variability biofeedback and the benefits of biofeedback in virtual reality.
This Week In HRV - Episode 42
This week's episode covers five studies spanning sleep medicine, transportation safety, signal complexity methodology, cardiac mortality prediction, and autonomic neuroscience in a rare genetic condition. Together, they reveal how much untapped information lives in the heart rate variability signal — and how rapidly the field is developing tools to acce
This Week In HRV - Episode 41
This week's episode covers four peer-reviewed studies spanning machine learning feature selection, clinical epidemiology, wearable device validation, and real-world mobile health observation. Whether you are a clinician, researcher, coach, or practitioner, this episode has direct relevance for how you think about measuring and applying HRV in your work.
Dr. Andrew Seely talk HRV in the ICU and Beyond
In this episode, Dr. Andrew Seely joins Matt Bennett to discuss his work with HRV in the ICU and health care.
This Week In HRV - Episode 40
From the reliability of the tools we use to measure it, to a mathematical algorithm built in its image, to machine learning models that read stress from its patterns, to a clinical trial showing it shifts in response to music — this week's four studies reveal HRV science at its most wide-ranging. Whether you're a clinician, researcher, coach, or curious
This Week In HRV - Episode 39
This week's lineup takes HRV science somewhere it doesn't always go — into genetics labs, operating theaters, and the physiology of breath control. Five new peer-reviewed studies examine HRV biofeedback combined with mindfulness for long-term workplace stress, a genetic polymorphism that shapes athlete burnout risk, yoga's measurable impact on autonomic
The LF/HF Ratio Is Worth Rethinking
The LF/HF ratio has been a fixture in heart rate variability research for decades. In this episode, we take a close look at why it persists, what the evidence actually says it measures, and why it so often appears to be the metric that moves most dramatically—in studies and in consumer apps alike.
The 1996 Task Force paper, which helped establish LF/HF
This Week In HRV - Episode 38
HRV, Stress, Spirituality, and the Body's Hidden Autonomic Life: 4 Studies Worth Your Time
Heart rate variability research doesn't always stay neatly inside the cardiovascular system — and this week's episode is proof. From the psychological interior of hypertensive patients, to the anatomy of the vagus nerve in a clinical encounter with postprandial dy
This Week In HRV - Episode 37
This week on This Week in Heart Rate Variability, Matt Bennett covers five peer-reviewed studies that span the full breadth of HRV science — from a controlled laboratory experiment on fast-paced breathing to a neurointensive care unit monitoring study, with stops along the way at the gut microbiome, a drowsy driver detection system, and a case report on
This Week In HRV - Episode 36
This week on This Week in Heart Rate Variability, we cover seven studies that push the boundaries of where HRV science is being applied — from predicting cardiovascular events in asymptomatic adults to detecting anger using a wrist sensor, from modeling how blood pressure cascades through the brain to understanding what happens to a mother's nervous sys
Stephanie White Talks HRV Science and Heart Health
In this episode, Stephanie White joins Matt Bennett to discuss fascinating science related to heart health and HRV at the cellular level.
This Week In HRV - Episode 35
This episode of This Week in Heart Rate Variability takes four very different windows into the autonomic nervous system and finds a single coherent message: your HRV is tracking the full texture of your life, not just your sleep or your workouts. We look at which psychosocial job demands most damage parasympathetic tone, how COPD reshapes autonomic regu
Stephan Streuber talks HRV and Physiological Synchrony in Virtual Reality
In this episode, Stephan Streuber joins Matt Bennett to discuss the role heart rate variability played in his recent research and article Remote collaboration in virtual reality induces physiological synchrony comparable to face-to-face interaction.
Dr. Stephan Streuber holds a Diploma in Media Informatics from Harz University of Applied Sciences and a
This Week In HRV - Episode 34
Heart rate variability science is moving in several directions at once this week — deeper into neural mechanisms, broader across clinical populations, and more precise in its analytical tools. Episode 34 covers six studies ranging from a new graph-theory method for detecting sex differences in resting autonomic activity to the neural pathway behind a si
This Week In HRV - Episode 33
Needles, Treadmills, Wearables, and Operating Rooms: Four Ways the Autonomic Nervous System Shows Up Where You Least Expect It
This week's episode covers four studies across four completely different clinical domains — acupuncture, exercise physiology, sleep medicine, and urology — and finds the same thread running through them all: HRV as a window into
HRV Special Episode about Polyvagal Theory
In this week’s episode of The Heart Rate Variability Podcast, we step away from our usual multi-paper review to focus on a singular, defining debate in the field: the current controversy surrounding Polyvagal Theory.
Polyvagal Theory has profoundly shaped how clinicians, trauma survivors, and the HRV community understand the relationship between the ner
This Week In HRV - Episode 32
This week's edition of This Week in HRV examines nine new studies that push the boundaries of what heart rate variability can tell us — from the psychology lab to the emergency department, the running trail to the pediatric pain clinic. We explore whether HRV biofeedback's benefits are real or a placebo, what chaos theory reveals about your heartbeat du
This Week In HRV - Episode 31
This week’s edition of This Week in HRV dives into ten fresh studies that illustrate how heart rate variability is being used to decode everything from the heat of the climate to the heat of a high-stakes police encounter. We explore how HRV acts as a mediator for pain, a predictor of cognitive decline in extreme temperatures, and even a marker for the
Stephanie White Invites Us to Partner on the Future of HRV
In this episode, Matt Bennett talks to Stephanie White about her work to create an HRV database to guide future research and HRV interventions. As always, Stephanie brings her expertise and passion to the show!
This Week In HRV - Episode 30
This Week in HRV Edition explores five newly published studies that push the boundaries of how we measure, modulate, and apply heart rate variability. These papers cover a diverse range of topics, including novel non-linear metrics, the efficacy of mindfulness, the future of digital psychiatry, light-based vagal stimulation, and the management of perfor
This Week In HRV - Episode 29
This Week in HRV Edition explores four newly published studies that highlight the remarkable breadth of heart rate variability research. These papers span nutritional neuroscience, digital phenotyping in social virtual reality, neonatal intensive care, and ophthalmic hemodynamics. Across all four studies, one theme emerges clearly: HRV reflects the stru
Ana Miranda Talks Heart Rate Variability and Allostatic Load
In this episode, Matt Bennett interviews Ana Miranda about her research on HRV, allostatic load, and the stress response.
This Week In HRV - Episode 28
In this week’s episode of The Heart Rate Variability Podcast: This Week in HRV Edition, we explore seven newly published studies that highlight the remarkable breadth of heart rate variability research.
These papers span wearable digital biomarkers, sleep medicine, machine learning and mental health, critical care pharmacology, virtual environments, str
This Week In HRV - Episode 27
In this week’s episode, host Matt Bennett explores the expanding frontier of heart rate variability as a bridge between subjective stress, neural adaptability, physiological arousal, and early cognitive decline detection. Rather than treating HRV as a static “stress number,” this episode highlights its role as a dynamic biomarker of regulatory flexibili
Dr. Inna Khazan Different Options to get the Most of HRV Biofeedback
In this episode, Matt Bennett interviews Dr. Inna Khazan about how people can use different options to maximize their biofeedback practice.
This Week In HRV - Episode 26
In this week’s episode, host Matt Bennett moves beyond environmental stressors to explore the biological architecture that governs our autonomic responses. From the inflammatory milieu of coronary arteries to the 24-hour coordination of the circadian axis, we analyze how Heart Rate Variability (HRV) serves as a blueprint for physiological integrity and
This Week In HRV - Episode 25
In this week’s episode of The Heart Rate Variability Podcast: This Week in HRV Edition, we explore five new studies that highlight the remarkable breadth of heart rate variability research — from the emotional intensity of football matches to adolescent development, from neurofeedback training to fasting physiology, and from cardiometabolic health to or
Dr. Tommy Rhee's Innovative Approach to Regenerative Health
In this episode, Matt Bennett interviews chiropractor Dr. Tommy Rhee about his utilization of heart rate variability in his innovative approach to regenerative health, recovery, and performance.
This Week In HRV - Episode 24
In Episode 24 of the Heart Rate Variability Podcast, we explore five recent studies that span trauma recovery, personality theory, migraine prediction, heart failure monitoring, and fundamental vagal sensory mechanisms. Together, these papers deepen our understanding of HRV not as a static metric, but as a dynamic signal shaped by interoception, context
This Week In HRV - Episode 23
EPISODE 23 – THIS WEEK IN HEART RATE VARIABILITY
Episode Title:HRV Across Cardiovascular Disease, Stress, Cognition, Development, and Social Connection
Episode Summary:In Episode 23 of the Heart Rate Variability Podcast, we take an in-depth look at six recent peer-reviewed studies that collectively illustrate how heart rate variability (HRV) is being us
Dr. Addleman and Dr. Lackey discuss their Narrative Review on HRV
In this episode, Matt Bennett interviews Dr. Jennifer S. Addleman and Nicholas S. Lackey about their recent article Heart Rate Variability Applications in Medical Specialties: A Narrative Review. You can find the article here: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10484-025-09708-y.
Dr. Jennifer S. Addleman, DO, CSCS, is a resident physician and c
This Week in HRV - Episode 22
This Week in HRV - Episode 22
In this episode of "This Week in HRV", Matt Bennett explores four recent studies that broaden our perspective on autonomic regulation across diverse physiological contexts. This week’s collection highlights the nuances of female reproductive physiology as captured by wearables, the specific cardiovascular mechanics of volit
This Week In HRV - Episode 21
This Week in HRV - Episode 21
In this episode of This Week in HRV, Matt Bennett explores five recent studies that deepen our understanding of heart rate variability as a marker of autonomic regulation across endocrine health, sleep physiology, theoretical neuroscience, extreme environmental exposure, and performance nutrition. Together, these studies il
This Week In HRV - Episode 20
This Week in HRV
In this episode of This Week in HRV, Matt Bennett explores five recent studies that deepen our understanding of heart rate variability across time, technology, cardiovascular health, brain aging, and addiction recovery. Together, these papers highlight both the strengths and limitations of HRV as a window into nervous system regulation
Dr. Mara Mather Explore HRV Biofeedback, the Brain, and Alzheimer's Disease
In this episode, Matt Bennett is joined by Dr. Inna Khazan and Dr. Mara Mather to discuss Dr. Mather's research on heart rate variability biofeedback. Dr. Mather's work opens exciting new insights to the real and potential power of HRV biofeedback.
This Week In HRV - Episode 19
Episode Show Notes: This Week in HRV – January 2026
Welcome to the first episode of 2026! Today, host Matt Bennett explores ten groundbreaking studies that bridge the gap between autonomic health, mental well-being, and physical performance. From the cardiac strain of early psychosis to the "neuroimmune triad" in diabetes, we dive deep into the latest s
The 2024 Year in Review — Research That Shaped 2025
The 2024 Year in Review — Research That Shaped 2025
The Heart Rate Variability Podcast
In this special "Year in Review with a Twist," we shift our focus from the weekly news cycle to the big picture. We examine the most influential, highly cited research of 2024 to understand how these findings are revolutionizing clinical thinking and personal wellness
Stephanie White Talks Very High Frequency Heart Rate Variability
In this episode, Stephanie White joins Matt Bennet to explore the nature and uses of Very High Frequency Heart Rate Variability.
This Week In HRV Edition - Episode 17
This Week in Heart Rate Variability: Air Pollution, Spiritual Wellbeing, Consciousness & Clinical Prediction
In this episode of The Heart Rate Variability Podcast – This Week in HRV, we expand the horizons of autonomic science. From the hidden impact of environmental pollutants to the neuro-spiritual connection of the "heart-brain axis," we examine
This Week In HRV Edition - Episode 16
This Week in Heart Rate Variability: Metabolic Syndrome, Nerve Blocks, EDS & Autonomic Health
In this episode of The Heart Rate Variability Podcast – This Week in HRV, we explore how the autonomic nervous system function connects metabolic disease, genetic disorders, targeted neural interventions, and the future of biofeedback science.
Episode Highl
This Week In HRV Edition - Episode 15
Episode 15 – This Week in Heart Rate Variability
Welcome to this week's exploration of the latest HRV science. In Episode 15, we discuss nine newly published studies that expand our understanding of HRV in mental health, physiology, chronic illness, and digital health innovation. This episode highlights remote biofeedback, pediatric heart dynamics, preg
Dr. Richard Harris Discusses his Research with HRV and Integrative Medicine
In this episode, Matt Bennett talks with Dr. Richard Harris about his article: Single-case report: dynamic changes in cardiac function during shamanic journeying and Qigong meditation
Read the full article here: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1608442/full
This Week In HRV Edition - Episode 14
In this episode, we dive deep into the latest research from late 2025 and explore the exploding field of Psychophysiology. We look at how Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is becoming the "master key" for detecting everything from complex emotions to psychosis. We also break down a massive new study on how antidepressants shift your physical metabolism, the
This Week In HRV Edition - Episode 13
This Week’s Studies:
Cardiac-vagal rhythm echoes on the heartbeat's mechanosensory imprint in the brain Candia-Rivera & Chavez — Communications Biology https://www.nature.com/articles/s42003-025-08969-x
Box breathing or six breaths per minute: Which strategy improves athletes' post-HIIT cardiovascular recovery? Kasap & Aydin — PLOS ONE https
Stephanie White talks Very High Frequency HRV
Video link: https://youtu.be/3vn_TF-ezTE
In this episode of The Heart Rate Variability Podcast, host Matt Bennett sits down once again with Stephanie White, HRV coach and educator known affectionately as “the HRV Guru.” Together, they dive deep into advanced heart rate variability concepts—especially heart rate fragmentation (HRF), very high frequency
This Week In HRV - Episode 12
Studies & Resources Discussed
Insomnia and HRV in Medical Students Publication: Cureus Title: “Insomnia and Its Impact on Psychomotor Reactivity, Autonomic Function, and Psychological Well-Being Among Medical Students: A Cross-Sectional Analytical Study” Authors: Dhanusri, Rajalakshmi, Prakash, Bharadwaj, and Harichandrakumar Key Finding: The severi
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Studies & Resources Discussed
HRV Biofeedback for PTSD & Chronic Pain
Publication: Journal of Affective Disorders
Title: "Heart rate variability biofeedback improves co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder and chronic pain symptoms: A randomised waitlist controlled trial"
Key Finding: This is the first RCT for this co-occurring popu
Integrating HRV Biofeedback and Substance Use Treatment — with Dr. David Eddie
Find the article here: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/article-abstract/2839605
Episode Summary
In this insightful episode of The Heart Rate Variability Podcast, host Matt Bennett sits down with Dr. David Eddie, a clinical psychologist and researcher at Massachusetts General Hospital and Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School. T
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Show Notes
Resource 1:
Title: Associations between mental health disorder symptoms and cardiac function among Royal Canadian Mounted police cadets during the Cadet training program
Authors: R.N. Carleton, T.A. Teckchandani, J.P. Neary, J.E. Samayoa, J.M.B. Khoury, K.Q. Maguire, G.P. Krätzig, & G.J.G. Asmundson
Publication: Journal of Psychiatric Res
Halloween Special
Show Notes
Resource 1:
Title: Top 50 scariest movies of 2025 (and Fright Night Physiology)
Publication: WISN.com / Science of Scare Project
Link: https://www.wisn.com/article/top-50-scariest-movies-2025/69140286
Resource 2:
Title: Heart Rate Variability as a Key to Regulation and Stress
Author: D. N. Solomon
Publication: Psychology Today
Link: https://w
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Show Notes
Resource 1:
Title: Pleasant odors specifically promote a soothing autonomic response and brain–body coupling through respiratory modulation
Authors: Valentin Ghibaudo, Matthias Turrel, Jules Granget, Maëlys Souilhol, Samuel Garcia, Jane Plailly & Nathalie Buonviso
Publication: Scientific Reports
Link: https://www.nature.com/articles/s4159
What is Resonance Frequency Breathing - Explained
Resonance Frequency Breathing Explained
In this solo episode of the Heart Rate Variability Podcast, Matt Bennett explores the science and practicality of resonance frequency breathing, a term he notices is often misused. He introduces his AI counterpart, AI Matt, to present the research on resonance frequency breathing, which involves finding a natural
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Show Notes
Resource 1:
Title: The relationship between heart rate variability and affective disorders: associations with symptomatic improvement and therapeutic alliance
Authors: Alexandra F. Gonçalves, Eugénia Ribeiro, Adriana Sampaio, Natividade S. Couto-Pereira, Pedro Moreira & Joana F. Coutinho
Publication: BMC Psychology
Link: https://bmcpsycho
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Below are the links to the studies and articles discussed in this episode:
Personalized Respiratory Guidance for HRV: Lin, Z., Kong, W., Qiu, S., Luo, M., Wei, J., Guo, X., ... & Dan, G. (2025). High-precision personalized respiratory guidance model for enhanced breathing training: effects on heart rate variability. Biomedical Signal Processing and
Dr. Inna Khazan discusses the Importance and Power of Low Frequency HRV
In this episode of the Heart Rate Variability Podcast, host Matt Bennett sits down once again with Dr. Inna Khazan, a leading expert in HRV biofeedback and applied psychophysiology. Together, they unpack one of the most fascinating and misunderstood aspects of heart rate variability — low-frequency HRV — and its connection to self-regulation, stress res
This Week In HRV Edition
Welcome to the show notes for this week’s episode – This Week in HRV Edition. Below, you’ll find direct links to all the studies and articles discussed in this episode. These sources represent the latest research connecting HRV to mental health, resilience, environmental design, and leadership.
Research Studies:
Multisensory environmental effects on HR
This Week In HRV Edition
In this episode, we review seven new studies published between September 19 and September 25, 2025. Together, they highlight the many ways HRV intersects with brain activity, breathing practices, cardiac recovery, exercise environments, emergency medicine, environmental stressors, and new multimodal measurement approaches.
We’ll explore:
How brain netw
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Refrences:
Ferreira S, Rodrigues M A, Mateus C, Rodrigues P P, Rocha N B. Interventions Based on Biofeedback Systems to Improve Workers’ Psychological Well-Being, Mental Health, and Safety: Systematic Literature Review. Journal of Medical Internet Research (2025). DOI: 10.2196/70134. JMIR+2JMIR+2
Lässing J, Wegener F, Höpker N, Hottenrott K, Gronwald
Adding Muscle Contraction to Resonance Frequency Breathing
In this episode, Matt Bennett explores how to apply the research on HRV training through muscle contraction into personal practice.
References for this episode.
Fred Shaffer's work: https://youtu.be/ajwgwzn2ZUo
Sources for this summary: Vaschillo/Lehrer et al., laboratory demonstration that 0.1-Hz rhythmic skeletal muscle tension increases 0.1-Hz pow
This Week In HRV Edition
This week’s episode of the Heart Rate Variability Podcast explores three new publications from September 5–11, 2025. We look at advances in contactless HRV monitoring using millimeter-wave radar, how physical fatigue alters time-domain and nonlinear HRV metrics, and a review of how accurate consumer wearables really are when tracking HRV.
We dive into w
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References
MacDonald, D. M., et al. (2025). Two-week heart rate variability measurements and lung health: A cross-sectional analysis in the ARIC Study. Respiratory Medicine, 234, 108338.
https://www.resmedjournal.com/article/S0954-6111(25)00401-9/abstract
Kamiya, Y., Saita, K., Kaneko, F., Li, J., & Okamura, H. (2025). Association between sense of
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Featured Studies
Wu, Y-R., Su, W-S., Lin, K-D., & Lin, I-M. (2025). Effect of Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback on Cardiac Autonomic Activation and Diabetes Self-Care in Patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 50(3), 315–327. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10484-024-09666-x
Kula, Y., Iversen,
Jarhed Peña Talks Heart Rate Variability and Interoception across Diverse Populations
In this episode, Matt Bennett welcomes Jarhed Peña Jarhed to the show to discuss how he discovered and applies heart rate variability and HRV biofeedback into his therapeutic work. We cover a wide range of typics, research, and applications of HRV.
http://recoveryandbalance.com/
200th Episode: Past, Present, and Future
We did it! 200 original episodes of the Heart Rate Variability Podcast. We celebrate with a look back and forward. Thank you for joining us on this journey!
Stephanie White discusses her Innovative use of HRV Metrics
In this episode, Stephanie White joins Matt Bennett to discuss how she utilizes SDNN and CVNN HRV metrics in her work on chronic disease and autonomic dysregulation.
Stephanie uses visual demonstrations throughout this episode. You can see these visuals on our YouTube Channel. https://youtu.be/gj6DHPSWEVY
Dr. Erik Peper Discusses Pain and Pain Management
In this episode, Matt Bennett interviews Dr. Erik Peper on his recent article Pain - There is Hope. We discuss the nature and experience of pain and factors that can increase or midigate pain.
Erik Peper’s teaching and research focuses on self-healing strategies, illness prevention, the effects of posture and respiration, and how to use biofeedback and
Dr. Angele Mcgrady and Dr. Donald Moss talk HRV and Pathways Model
In this episode, Dr. Angele McGrady and Dr. Donald Moss join Matt Bennett to talk about how heart rate variability informs their Pathway Model. We discuss their new book: Pathways through Long-Term Health Conditions: Lifestyle Medicine to Maximise Your Wellbeing.
Physician Deborah Borne talks HRV and Energy Medicine
In this episode, Dr. Deborah Borne returns to discuss how she has integrated energy medicine with her work as a physician. Deb and Matt Bennett explore the nature of energy medicine and the role HRV plays in measuring efficacy and supporting outcomes.
Dr. Lynda Thompson Discusses the Synergy between HRV Biofeedback and Neurofeedback
In this episode, Lynda Thompson joins Matt Bennett to discuss her career and research with HRV biofeedback, neurofeedback, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). We do a deep dive into her recent paper: Synergy between Neurofeedback and Biofeedback Enhances Therapeutic Outcomes.
Dr. Anu Kotay discusses her Journey and Work with HRV
In this episode, Anu Kotay joins Matt Bennett to discuss her career, heart rate variability, and how a team of innovative professionals integrates HRV into pain medicine within a large healthcare system.
Dr. Heidi Hillman Discusses her Research on HRV Biofeedback to address Anger in Autistic Youth
In this episode, Dr. Heidi Hillman joins Matt Bennett to discuss her recent paper: Effectiveness of HRV Biofeedback in Decreasing Anger Among Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Dr. Judith Andersen discusses the International Performance, Resilience, and Efficiency Program (Replay)
In this episode. Dr. Judith Andersen and Matt Bennett discuss how she integrated heart rate variability and HRV Biofeedback into her work with police officers and the development of the International Performance, Resilience, and Efficiency Program.
Joshua Marchant talks about his HRV Research Comparing Popular Breathing Practices (Replay)
In this episode, Joshua Marchant joins Matt to discuss his research comparing how resonance frequency, square breathing, and 4-7-8 breathing impact heart rate variability.
Josh is a 1st-year student studying clinical psychology at Brigham Young University. He is interested in combining psychotherapy with biofeedback to improve mental health treatment ou
Dr. Aliyah Snyder & Dr. Nate Ewigman talk About Psychophysiology Resilience Training (replay)
Dr. Aliyah Snyder & Dr. Nate Ewigman join Matt to discuss their Psychophysiology Resilience Training Model.
Psychophysiology Resilience Training (PRT) is a 12-session, mindfulness-based biofeedback treatment protocol developed by Drs. Nate Ewigman & Aliyah Snyder. The treatment is applicable to a wide range of conditions and concerns that impac
Dr. Christine Sanchez talks HRV Biofeedback for Optimal Performance (Replay)
In this episode, Dr. Christine Sanchez joins Matt and Inna to discuss her work providing mental skills training and executive coaching to high-level performers and teams.
Dr. Christine Sanchez specializes in providing mental skills training and executive coaching to high level performers and teams. Her diverse portfolio of clients includes elite militar
Stephanie White discusses the difference between Coherence and Resonance Frequency Breathing (Replay)
In this episode, Stephanie White nerds out with Matt about the differences between two popular heart rate variability biofeedback forms: coherence and resonance frequency breathing.
Web: www.measurableresilience.com
Dr. Fred Shaffer talks HRV Frequency Domains (Replay)
In this episode, Dr. Fred Shaffer returns to discuss the frequency domains of heart rate variability and what they tell us about the health of our nervous system and bodies.
Fredric Shaffer, PhD, BCB-HRV is a biological psychologist and professor of Psychology and former Department Chair at Truman State University, where he has taught since 1975 and has
Dr. Fred Shaffer discusses Time-Domain HRV Measures (Replay)
HRV nerds rejoice! Dr. Fred Shaffer, a friend of the show, returns to geek out about HRV time-domain measures. Fred and Matt deeply dive into the nature of metrics and what they tell us about nervous system functioning.
Fredric Shaffer, PhD, BCB-HRV is a biological psychologist and professor of Psychology and former Department Chair at Truman State Univ
Matt talks Liver, Testicles, and Dangers of the Influencer Culture
Matt Bennett shares his thoughts on the recent Netflix documentary Untold: The Liver King in this current event episode. This cautionary story warns about influencer culture and how we talk about and promote valid practices like HRV biofeedback.
Dr. Deborah Borne talk HRV and Addiction
Deb Borne joins Matt to discuss how she is integrating HRV into her work in addiction and medicine
Deb obtained her master’s degree in social work at Columbia University and her medical training at Brown University and UCSF. As both a social worker and a physician, she has worked with highly marginalized communities, including homeless persons, drug us











