Dr. Aseem Desai joins Matt Bennett to discuss how the heart and heart rate variability inform his view of cardiovascular and overall health and wellness.

Dr. Aseem Desai, the “Heart-Mind Doc,” is a Stanford-trained cardiologist, author, and speaker,
known for his expertise in heart rhythm disorders and the connection between heart health and
mental well-being. As Co-Director of Mission Heritage Heart Rhythm Specialists and author of
the Mindful Beats blog on Psychology Today, he offers practical insights on living a balanced life
by blending science with personal experience. Inspired by his father’s heart attack at age 3 and
subsequent cardiac arrest, Dr. Desai dedicated his career to preventing and treating sudden death.
Drawing from his own mental health challenges and the struggles he has seen in his patients,
colleagues, and healthcare workers, he integrates heart and mind health in his work. He is the
best-selling author of Restart Your Heart: The Playbook for Thriving with AFib and the
forthcoming Restart Your Mind: The Playbook for Finding Balance in a Sometimes Chaotic
World, where he introduces the M.I.N.D. and R.E.S.T.A.R.T. Frameworks for mental and
emotional balance. His work has been featured in Forbes, Men’s Health, Healthline, and Thrive
Global. Dr. Desai's "5 Life Rhythms" approach—physical, mental, emotional, social, and
spiritual balance—is featured on his website. He enjoys yoga, mindfulness, and playing guitar in
his personal life. Learn more at draseemdesai.com.