Episode 691
What does it take to build a healthier, more resilient nervous system?
Drawing on scientific research, her work at WHOOP, and deeply personal experiences, Dr. Kristen Holmes explores the everyday habits that influence our health, the importance of aligning our actions with our values, and the emotional work involved in healing and personal growth.
Key Takeaways:
- Regulating the nervous system: Explore four simple daily behaviours studied in 39,000 WHOOP members and what the research revealed about sleep and heart health.
- Everyday habits and health: Discover the importance of sleep consistency, variety in movement, eating earlier, and why we sometimes fall ill when we go on holiday.
- Living in alignment with your values: Learn about a 72-hour exercise for examining your daily choices and whether they reflect what matters most to you.
- A personal journey through trauma and forgiveness: Hear Dr. Holmes reflect on growing up around alcoholism, childhood trauma, finding forgiveness through curiosity, and her experiences with meditation, self-love, and the difference between joy and happiness.
Feel Better, Live More with Dr. Rangan Chatterjee shares practical, science-backed insights to improve health and happiness through lifestyle changes. New episodes air every Wednesday, while Fridays feature shorter Bitesize episodes with key insights and practical tips from previous conversations.
