Jocko Podcast #495

Look. Is Your Check Engine Light On? With Rob Wilson

Jocko Willink with Rob Wilson • 3h 28m • 2025-06-18

About This Episode

Jocko Willink and human performance specialist Rob Wilson explore parallels between vehicle maintenance and personal wellness. Discusses the autonomic nervous system's role in arousal and relaxation, emotional regulation and stress management, anger triggering physiological responses like high blood pressure. Covers need for experimental approach to health and embedding systems that enforce healthy habits.

Key Takeaways

  • Body has warning signals like cars
  • Autonomic system controls arousal/relaxation
  • Anger affects cardiovascular health
  • Systems beat discipline for habits
  • Individualized approach to health needed

Topics Covered

Autonomic Nervous System Stress Management Emotional Regulation Habits Self Monitoring

Episode Details

Show Jocko Podcast
Host Jocko Willink
Guest Rob Wilson
Episode #495
Duration 3h 28m
Published 2025-06-18
HRV Focus Related topic

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