Navaz Habib
Author, Speaker, Founder of Health Upgraded. Helping high performers address inflammation and health challenges by activating their Vagus Nerve.
Appears in 171 Episodes
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 va...
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...
165: Eliminate Chronic Illness with Brain Retraining f. Ashok Gupta
In this episode of the Health Upgrade podcast, I sit down with Ashok Gupta to explore the groundbreaking science of neuroplasticity and how retraining the brain may ho...
164: Chaotic HRV, Productivity and Creativity
In this episode of the Health Upgrade podcast, I dive into a fascinating research article from March 2026 exploring how chaotic fluctuations in heart rate variability ...
163: The Thyroid Fix f. Dr. Amie Hornamen
In this episode of the Health Upgrade podcast, we talk with Dr. Amie Hornamen about thyroid health and how it affects the body.We get into the challenges people face w...
162: Nourishing Menopause f. Andrea Donsky
In this episode, I welcome Andrea Donsky back to discuss her new book, "Nourishing Menopause." Together, we explore how menopause is more than just hot flashes and nig...
161: The Menopause Gut: Upgrading The Microbiome for Womens' Longevity f. Dr. Cynthia Thurlow
In this episode of the Health Upgrade podcast we welcome Dr. Cynthia Thurlow, author of The Menopause Gut, to dive deep into the connections between gut health, hormon...
160: Decoding Your DNA f/ Dr. Sam Shay
In this enlightening episode, we sit down with functional medicine expert Dr. Sam Shay to explore how decoding your DNA can revolutionize your approach to health. Dr. ...
159: The Holistic Benefits of Akkermansia f. Dr. Adam Perlman
In this episode, we explore how to stay healthy with Dr. Adam Perlman, Chief Medical Officer at Pendulum Therapeutics. We focus on Akkermansia muciniphila, an importan...
158: The Top 5 Breathing Practices for Vagal Tone
In this episode of the Health Upgrade podcast, I dive into the power of breath and its essential role in regulating our nervous system, especially for high performers....
157: The Pyrrole Disorder-Vagus Nerve Connection
In this episode, I dive deep into the often-overlooked biochemical condition known as pyrrole disorder. You'll learn how pyrroles, nutrient depletion, and vagus nerve ...
156: The Pediatric Health Paradox f. Dr. Chris Magryta
In this episode of the Health Upgrade podcast, Dr. Chris Magryta brings his expertise in pediatrics and integrative medicine to the forefront, exploring the critical f...
155: The Biohax Method f. Dr. Marcos De Andrade
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Marcos De Andrade, founder of Biohax. He shares his journey from medical school to building a functional medicine practice focused...
154: Upgrading the Perimenopause Experience f. Cathy Eason
In this episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, I sit down with Cathy Eason to explore how women can upgrade their perimenopause experience. The conversation dives into...
153: How to Choose a Vagus Nerve Stimulator
In this episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, I dive into the world of vagus nerve stimulators, breaking down the three main types: cervical, auricular, and biofeedba...
