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Know Your Physio
Knowing your physiology, the very science that makes you who you are, is the best thing you can do to optimize your health, bolster your performance, look and feel your best, and enjoy a longer and more fulfilling lifespan. My dedication to this field derives from a selfish place born out of necessity before it became the bright, selfless passion I'm known for. It was through my health journey (mainly battling ADD and ten years of Adderall dependency plus related side effects) and love for the scientific method that I found my way. Eventually, with the right knowledge and mentorship, I stumbled upon an enhanced state of awareness between mind, body, and spirit where healthy intentions met actionable steps and lasting, positive lifestyle change. Today I call this "physiological intuition," and to me, it's a right that every human being deserves to thrive with, without having to battle themselves or pursue a degree to discover it. Every day I spend on this planet, I get to connect with world-leading experts on my podcast and learn more of the substance I wish I could have gotten my hands on earlier, for YOU to apply and enjoy total mind and body fitness, personal mastery, and self-actualization! The more you #KnowYourPhysio… Enjoy the show!
Know Your Physio
HRV & Stress Tolerance with Dr. Jay T. Wiles
Joining Andres on the podcast today is Dr. Jay T. Wiles, a Clinical Health Psychologist who is Board Certified in both HRV Biofeedback, and Tai Chi for Rehabilitation. His passion for helping others reach their full potential from an integrative and holistic perspective has led him to work with elite athletes as well as executives from the business world. Dr. Wiles hosts his own podcast, ‘Mindhacker’s Radio’, offers one-on-one coaching through his integrative and holistic wellness center, ‘Thrive Wellness and Performance’, and is overall one of the happiest guys you’re ever going to meet.
In this episode, Dr. Wiles begins by describing his own health and life journey, and then engages in a discourse regarding all things related to Heart Rate Variability (HRV). Along the way, he touches upon what it can tell us, how to assess it, devices that he recommends, and the most common habits and techniques that he prescribes. He also shares some valuable resources for listeners to explore, runs through a breathwork demonstration, and explains grounding and Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) and their effects. Throughout the conversation, Andres shares his own varied experiences with the concepts and products Dr. Wiles presents, and together they share their recommendations for all of us to implement. As you will discover, Dr. Wiles’ remarkable passion and enthusiasm for these topics is matched by Andres’ as they examine these fundamental biometrics and the benefits that their application can bring to all listeners. As Andres notes, he learned so much from this expert, and it’s a guarantee that you will as well.
Episode Highlights:
· Dr. Wiles’ ‘why’ and what motivates him
· His life journey
· Dr. Wiles’ certifications and the evolution of biofeedback
· Heart rate variability (HRV) and what it can tell us
· The different ways to assess HRV
· 2 devices that Dr. Wiles recommends
· The most common habits/techniques he prescribes
· The Oxygen Advantage by Patrick McKeown, and Breath by James Nestor
· Vagal tone
· The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA axis)
· Meditation
· A breathwork exercise demonstration
· Self-awareness and self-regulation
· Dr. Wiles’ recommendations for freedivers as well as the average person
· Buteyko and Wim Hof breathing
· His daily routine and the non-negotiables within it
· His perspective on Biohacking
· Grounding and its benefits
· Electromagnetic Fields (EMF), how they can affect HRV, and how to mitigate them
· The Body Electric by Robert Becker
Show Links:
Thrive Wellness and Performance