Action's Antidotes

Understanding HRV and Managing Stress

Stephen Jaye with Matt Bennett • 50m • 2025-04-30

About This Episode

Matt Bennett, founder of Optimal HRV, discusses how heart rate variability relates to your body's ability to recover from stress. Covers how HRV tracking can give early signs of health issues before symptoms show up, affordable tools and breathing techniques to improve stress response and build resilience.

Key Takeaways

  • HRV measures stress recovery ability
  • Early health warning signals
  • Affordable tracking options
  • Breathing improves HRV
  • Resilience is buildable

Topics Covered

Stress Management Early Warning Breathing Techniques Resilience Affordable Tools

Episode Details

Show Action's Antidotes
Host Stephen Jaye
Guest Matt Bennett
Duration 50m
Published 2025-04-30
HRV Focus Primary topic

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