In this enlightening episode of our health and wellness podcast, Dr. G sits down with Salim Najjar to explore the shift from biohacking to bioharmonizing. They dive deep into how nervous system regulation is crucial for achieving optimal health and well-being. Salim Najjar explains the transition from optimizing health through technology to aligning with your environment, emphasizing the significance of Heart Rate Variability (HRV) as a key biomarker for assessing autonomic nervous system health. The discussion covers the two primary states of the autonomic nervous system—sympathetic (stress) and parasympathetic (relaxation)—and the impact of unprocessed emotions on both physical and emotional health. Salim shares his personal journey from an engineering background to health and wellness, including how he reframed a shoulder injury as a growth opportunity and the pivotal role of HRV and nervous system regulation in his path. Listeners will gain actionable steps such as monitoring HRV with wearables, practicing emotional awareness through somatic work and meditation, and being mindful of their environment to enhance well-being. Tune in for valuable insights and practical advice on navigating the path to better health through bioharmonizing.

Salim Najjar 

IG: @thathrvguy

Show Notes: 

0:00 - Introduction and welcome to Salim

0:23 - Introducing the concept of bioharmonizing

1:02 - Salim's background and introduction to HRV

2:42 - Explanation of HRV and its importance

3:18 - Overview of the autonomic nervous system

4:49 - Explanation of different brainwave states

5:18 - Discussion on stress as the root cause of disease and aging

7:16 - How being in a prolonged stressed state affects the body

9:45 - The connection between emotions and physical sensations

11:45 - The importance of feeling and processing emotions

13:12 - Analogy of removing blockages to allow soul expression

15:01 - Salim's personal journey from engineering to health

20:10 - Introduction to HRV as a measurable metric for nervous system health

23:20 - How to measure HRV and what constitutes a good score

27:54 - The importance of establishing a baseline HRV score

30:24 - Factors affecting HRV

31:05 - The impact of alcohol on HRV

33:13 - How relationships affect HRV

36:28 - Salim's personal story of injury and perspective shift

39:10 - The power of perception in changing physiological responses

41:22 - Discussing how to view traumatic experiences

43:23 - Explanation of emotional range and expansion

46:49 - The importance of nervous system regulation for parents

48:03 - Discussion on heart coherence and its effects

49:55 - Salim's epiphany about "doing" and "being"

51:12 - The power of self-healing in affecting others

53:23 - Where to find more information about Saleeim's work

54:15 - Closing thoughts on the importance of HRV and nervous system regulation

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