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185: The Metabolic Upgrade f. Coach Debbie Potts
In this episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, we are joined by Coach Debbie Potts, who shares her personal journey from being a high-performing Ironman athlete to fac...
184: How to Regulate Blood Sugar
In this episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, I dive into the growing epidemic of blood sugar dysregulation and type 2 diabetes, breaking down why these issues have b...
183: The Neuroscience Behind Doomscrolling
In this episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, I dive into the science behind doomscrolling, from why we get stuck endlessly on our phones late at night to what’s real...
182: Are Vagus Nerve Stimulators Right for Everyone? Ask Us Anything #2
In this special “Ask Us Anything #2” episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, Valerie Driscoll and Sara Tate join me to answer questions from our Health Upgraded communi...
181: Ultrasound vs. Electricity for Vagus Nerve Stimulation? f. Jon Hacker
In this episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, we are joined by John Hacker, founder of NeurGear and creator of the ZenBud ultrasound vagus nerve stimulator. The conve...
180: Taking the (Cold) Plunge
In this episode, I dive into the world of cold plunges, breaking down the science, the hype, and what really matters for your health. We discuss the latest research on...
179: Understanding Apraxia and Autism f. Dr. Dana Johnson
In this episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Dana Johnson, a leading expert in occupational therapy and whole-body apraxia. Together, we explore...
178: Do Anti-Depressant Meds Lower HRV? Ask Us Anything #1
In this special "Ask Us Anything" episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, I am joined by Valerie Driscoll and Sara Tate to answer questions from our Health Upgraded com...
177: Brain Defenders - Upgrading Immune Function in the Brain f. Dr. David Perlmutter
In this episode, we sit down with neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter to explore the fascinating science behind optimal brain health. We dive deep into topics from microg...
176: The Top 7 Habits Sabotaging YOUR Vagus Nerve
In this episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, I dive into the common everyday habits that quietly sabotage your vagus nerve health. While many people try to add pract...
175: Why we need to #SaveTheBif f. Dr. Sabine Hazan
In this episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Sabine Hazan, a pioneering gastroenterologist and one of the world's leading voices in microbiome re...
174: What's a Good HRV? (And Why Isn't Mine Going Up?)
In this episode, I answer one of the questions I get asked the most: "What is a good HRV, and why isn't mine improving?" FREE LIVE VAGUS NERVE WORKSHOP - "DECODE AND R...
173 DEBATE: How to Solve For Medical Gaslighting f. Dr. Efrat Lamandre
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Efrat Lemandre, a nurse practitioner and medical disruptor, to explore the challenges and myths surrounding the medical system. Togethe...
172: Positively Thriving: Dr. Cindy Howard's Own Journey Back to Health
In this episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, Dr. Cindy Howard shares what it's like to experience healthcare from both sides, as a doctor and as a patient. She opens...
171: Do You, Better: yōjō & Rebalancing Your Nervous System f. Waldi Hoon
In this episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, I talk with Waldi Hoon, the founder of yōjō, about her journey into the world of vagus nerve health. She shares how her ...
170: How Does Light Affect Your HRV?
In this episode, I explore the connection between your light environment, the vagus nerve, and heart rate variability (HRV). Drawing on a 2025 systematic review of 25 ...
169: Rewiring Trauma: The Neuroscience of Safety and Healing f. Dr. David Rabin
Welcome to another episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast! Today I am joined by Dr. David Rabin to dive deep into the science of stress, healing, and the power of the v...
168: How to Boost Your HRV f. Don Moxley
In this episode of the Health Upgrade podcast, returning guest Don Moxley joins us to talk about heart rate variability (HRV) and why it matters for your health, recov...
167: The Top 5 Nutrients for Vagus Nerve Health
In this episode of the Health Upgrade podcast, I explore the essential nutrients that power up your vagus nerve for optimal health, higher HRV, less stress, and more e...
166: Foundational Health for Elite Performers f. Maggie Awad
In this episode, I talk with Maggie Awad, a functional sports medicine nurse practitioner, about how gut health affects performance, energy, and recovery. We explore t...
