In the very first RF Toolbox episode features the most effective technique I know for reducing stress, becoming less anxious, improving mood, and optimizing brain function: Heart Rate Variability Breathing.

Episode Includes:

·         The why: a breakdown of the many established benefits of this little-known breathing technique that has far reaching impacts on our emotional and mental wellbeing

·         The how: your host takes you through a brief practice of this skill and teaches how to do it. Try it out and feel the difference for yourself…

HRV Youtube Videos:

·         https://youtu.be/TyRoAw9Otyw

·         https://youtu.be/ZAxD-dVDe0Y

 Website with free pacer gifs for practice:

·          https://www.theresilientfather.com/toolbox

Links to Scientific Articles:

·         https://www.heartmathbenelux.com/doc/Thayer%20meta%20analysis%20heart%20rate%20variability%20pfc%20NBR%2012.pdf

·         https://psyarxiv.com/7g5q8/download?format=pdf

·         https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.624254/full

·         https://www.aimspress.com/article/10.3934/biophy.2021001