Science of Stress
The physiology and research behind stress, HRV, and the autonomic nervous system — explained for high-performers who want to understand, not just feel, what's happening in their bodies.
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Mar 3, 202610 min readScience of Stress
What Is HRV? The Metric Everyone Tracks and Nobody Uses
HRV is the closest thing your body has to a check engine light. Most people just stare at it.
Feb 11, 20265 min readScience of Stress
How to Improve HRV: What Actually Works vs. What Wearable Companies Don't Tell You
Most HRV advice tells you to sleep more, meditate, and reduce stress. None of it addresses what happens when your nervous system is degrading during your four-hour block of afternoon meetings.