527: The Science Of Energy Production and Recovery & How To Balance Out Cortisol and Meletonin with Kristen Holmes

Something we all relate to is wanting to feel more energized. Between working, providing for our families, and all the other hats we wear, it’s so common to feel burnt out and totally drained from day to day. 

Besides being a mama, I help women feel their best by optimizing their hormones and metabolism. And because of this, I’ve been able to avoid burnout (for the most part!) since I’ve learned tools that allow me to become my most energized self. 

That’s due to incredible experts like the one here today– Kristen Holmes– who deliver so much knowledge and offer high-value tools you can start implementing immediately. Kristen is here to share with you habits that move the needle in harnessing more mitochondrial energy, giving you better recovery from long, busy days, and guiding you on a path towards many years of energy. 

Not only is she an expert in our psychological and physiological health, but she also works as the vice president of performance science for WHOOP. WHOOP is a wearable health and fitness coach providing you with 24/7 personalized insights. It monitors your sleep cycles, quality, and performance, then gives you guidance so you can learn to unlock your potential and optimize your energy levels. 

So, join Kristen and me today as we discuss how to enhance human performance as women. Plus, you’ll discover easy adjustments you can make each day to give you the long-lasting energy you’ve been craving. 

We’ll discuss the importance of keeping a consistent sleep schedule, and when the optimal time is to fall asleep. Deep, restful sleep is so critical. And I know you know what it feels like to be sleep deprived. So you’ll want to have all the tools to prevent this feeling in the future. 

Working with WHOOP, Kristen sees firsthand how the data doesn’t lie. And as a long-term WHOOP user myself, this data that’s tracked my sleep-wake cycle, stress, and heart rate has helped me plan my day fiercely and protect my sleep. 

Check out this podcast to get aligned with what you truly want to feel in your body. So you can focus on increasing your energy and honoring your circadian rhythm to promote overall wellness. 

Kristen Holmes

Kristen is the Vice President of Performance Science at WHOOP. She uses her background in athletics, coaching, performance technology, psychology, and exercise physiology to drive research and product development. She uses WHOOP with all kinds of people to optimize training, recovery, and sleep behavior. 

The focus of Kristen’s research is on circadian influences and their effect on resilience. She was a 3 time All-American and 2 time Big 10 Athlete of the Year at the University of Iowa, competing in field hockey and basketball. She has numerous credentials including a master's in psychology and sports performance, a degree in political science, and she’s a Ph.D. candidate. 

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IN THIS EPISODE

How to maintain our energy and our resilience 

Managing acute stress

Circadian rhythm and your psychological and physiological health 

Sleep as a foundation for optimal performance 

Importance of hormonal balance 

Poor sleeping habits and their negative impacts 

Time-restricted eating and metabolic outcomes 

Strategies for managing stress and improving our health 

Why data tracking aligns the body with optimal health 

What WHOOP can tell us about our body & how it helps us to understand our health   

RESOURCES MENTIONED

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