Kelly Engelmann and Lori Esarey
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Your HRV Is Talking: What Stress, Food, and Sleep Are Doing to Your Heart
Your HRV Is Talking: What Stress, Food, and Sleep Are Doing to Your Heart
Your HRV Is Talking: What Stress, Food, and Sleep Are Doing to Your Heart
Monday 23rd February 2026
Explore how stress, food, and sleep affect heart health with Dr. Sanjay on The Synergee Podcast. Discover actionable steps for a healthier heart.
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Episode Overview
- Heart disease is closely linked to inflammation rather than just cholesterol.
- The 80/20 anti-inflammation trio includes sleep, food, and mindset.
- Heart Rate Variability (HRV) can indicate stress, alcohol, and food triggers.
- Simple practices like breathwork can stimulate the vagus nerve.
- Small lifestyle changes can lead to significant improvements in heart health.
"Happy humans are just better than unhappy humans."
Curious about how stress, food, and sleep impact your heart? This episode of The Synergee Podcast brings a fascinating discussion with Dr. Sanjay, a board-certified interventional cardiologist turned longevity expert. Joining hosts Kelly and Lori, Dr. Sanjay shares his journey from the cath lab to embracing functional medicine for heart health. He reveals the hidden dangers of inflammation and insulin resistance as today's biggest cardiovascular threats, overshadowing even cholesterol.
Listeners will gain insights into how heart disease is deeply linked to inflammation and what COVID has taught us about this connection. Dr. Sanjay introduces the 80/20 anti-inflammation trio: sleep, food, and mindset, offering practical steps you can take to improve your heart health. The conversation also touches on the role of Heart Rate Variability (HRV) as a real-time indicator of stress, alcohol, and food triggers, while highlighting simple vagus nerve boosters like breathwork to enhance well-being.
With a blend of humour and expert advice, this episode encourages listeners to rethink their approach to heart health. You'll find yourself questioning your daily habits and considering small changes that could lead to significant improvements in your health. So, are you ready to listen to what your heart is really saying?