In this episode, Cheryl McColgan interviews Vitalijus, co-founder of Pulsetto, discussing the importance of sleep, stress resilience, and the role of the vagus nerve in health optimization. Vitalijus shares his personal journey into biohacking, including a 200-night sleep experiment that revealed key insights into improving sleep quality. The conversation delves into the science behind stress resilience, the vagus nerve’s function, and how devices like Pulsetto can aid in relaxation and recovery. Vitalijus emphasizes the significance of personal experimentation in health and the growing importance of mental health in today’s world.
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Takeaways
- Vitalijus conducted a 200-night sleep experiment to improve his sleep.
- Key factors for better sleep include darkness, temperature, and minimizing disturbances.
- Stress is a major factor affecting sleep quality and melatonin production.
- The vagus nerve plays a crucial role in connecting the brain to internal organs.
- HRV (Heart Rate Variability) is a key metric for measuring stress resilience.
- Biohacking allows for personal experimentation to find what works best for individual health.
- Mental health is increasingly important in managing stress and overall well-being.
- Using devices like Pulsetto can help activate the vagus nerve for relaxation.
- Athletes can benefit from vagus nerve stimulation for recovery and performance.
- Small changes in sleep habits can lead to significant improvements over time.
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