
177: Brain Defenders - Upgrading Immune Function in the Brain f. Dr. David Perlmutter
In this episode, we sit down with neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter to explore the fascinating science behind optimal brain health. We dive deep into topics from microglial cells and immunometabolism t...
12 Aug 1h 12min

176: The Top 7 Habits Sabotaging YOUR Vagus Nerve
In this episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, I dive into the common everyday habits that quietly sabotage your vagus nerve health. While many people try to add practices like cold plunges and breath...
5 Aug 21min

174: What's a Good HRV? (And Why Isn't Mine Going Up?)
In this episode, I answer one of the questions I get asked the most: "What is a good HRV, and why isn't mine improving?"FREE LIVE VAGUS NERVE WORKSHOP - "DECODE AND RESET"AUGUST 25, 2026 @ 7:30pm ESTC...
22 Juli 19min

173 DEBATE: How to Solve For Medical Gaslighting f. Dr. Efrat Lamandre
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Efrat Lemandre, a nurse practitioner and medical disruptor, to explore the challenges and myths surrounding the medical system. Together, we discuss why medical gasligh...
15 Juli 1h 20min

172: Positively Thriving: Dr. Cindy Howard's Own Journey Back to Health
In this episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, Dr. Cindy Howard shares what it's like to experience healthcare from both sides, as a doctor and as a patient. She opens up about her journey of recogniz...
8 Juli 1h 3min

171: Do You, Better: yōjō & Rebalancing Your Nervous System f. Waldi Hoon
In this episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, I talk with Waldi Hoon, the founder of yōjō, about her journey into the world of vagus nerve health. She shares how her background in content creation, a...
1 Juli 51min

170: How Does Light Affect Your HRV?
In this episode, I explore the connection between your light environment, the vagus nerve, and heart rate variability (HRV). Drawing on a 2025 systematic review of 25 studies, I explain how both the t...
24 Juni 22min




















