Stephen Hays

Stigma Podcast - Mental Health

Stephen Hays

  • #13 - Heart Rate Variability – Learning to Self-Regulate - Rohan Dixit of Lief Therapeutics

#13 - Heart Rate Variability – Learning to Self-Regulate - Rohan Dixit of Lief Therapeutics

Monday 14th October 2019

Rohan Dixit of Lief Therapeutics shares how Heart Rate Variability (HRV) can help us self-regulate our emotional state in the Stigma Podcast.
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Stigma Podcast - Mental Health
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Heartbeats and Healing: Rohan Dixit on Harnessing HRV for Mental Wellness

Teaching people to understand their own body and essentially heal themselves through awareness of how their mind is affecting their physiology, and that’s a skill.
What do monks, startup founders, and cognitive neuroscientists have in common? They all have a heartbeat, and today's guest, Rohan Dixit, believes that understanding it can unlock a new level of mental health. In this episode of the Stigma Podcast, hosted by Stephen Hays, Rohan shares his fascinating journey from studying neuroscience at top universities to founding Lief Therapeutics, a company dedicated to using Heart Rate Variability (HRV) to help people self-regulate their emotional states.
Rohan dives into the science behind HRV and explains how this simple yet powerful biomarker can provide insights into our mental well-being. He recounts his experiences measuring HRV in monks who have mastered self-regulation, illustrating the potential for everyday people to harness this tool for their own mental health. Throughout the episode, Rohan discusses the challenges and opportunities in the mental health field, emphasizing the importance of awareness and self-regulation.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety or just curious about the latest in cognitive neuroscience, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice on taking control of your mental state.