Join me for an insightful episode of the Visibly Fit Podcast with Dr. Torkil Færø, a general practitioner, emergency physician, and author of the bestselling book The Pulse Cure. We explore heart rate variability (HRV) and its role in showing how our autonomic nervous system functions.
Dr. Færø shares his personal journey from being an overworked doctor to discovering how wearables can track key health metrics. He highlights the importance of balancing health instead of constantly chasing optimization and offers practical tips to manage stress in daily life.
Whether you’re passionate about health or just starting out, this episode offers useful advice to help you take control of your well-being.
Chapter:
[00:00] Podcast Preview
[00:47] Welcome to the Visibly Fit Podcast
[01:21] Understanding Heart Rate Variability (HRV)
[02:26] Introducing Dr. Torkil Færø
[05:09] The Motivation Behind The Pulse Cure
[08:03] Defining Heart Rate Variability
[10:37] The Impact of Stress on Health
[12:02] Personal Experiences with Wearables
[14:15] The Importance of Individual Baselines
[16:14] The Concept of Health Normalization
[18:00] Listening to Your Body vs. Using Wearables
[19:09] The Role of Wearables in Stress Management
[23:16] Wearables and Women’s Health
[26:30] Strategies for De-Stressing
[30:34] The Importance of Sleep and Fitness
[31:50] The Impact of EMF on Health
[34:05] Eight Strategies for Longevity
[36:30] The Influence of Lifestyle on Health
[38:40] The Importance of Joy and Community
[39:53] The Effects of Trauma on HRV
[42:17] Conclusion and Empowerment
[45:09] Closing Remarks