How to Optimize Your HRV for Health, Resilience & Performance | HRV Expert Dr. Torkil Færø - E57

The Charlene Gisele Show

Have you ever wondered how stress impacts your health, and whether there's a way to measure it before it becomes overwhelming? What if you could gain actionable insights into your well-being, simply by tracking your heart’s rhythm? In this episode, Charlène sits down with Dr. Torkil Færø, a seasoned emergency physician and bestselling author of The Pulse Curve, to uncover the science behind heart rate variability (HRV) and how it can transform your health and performance.

With over 25 years of medical experience and 100,000 consultations under his belt, Dr. Torkil has a profound understanding of the interplay between stress, recovery, and lifestyle. His groundbreaking work sheds light on how HRV can reveal early signs of burnout, boost immune resilience, and help achieve balance in an increasingly stressful world. Whether you're a high-achieving professional, an athlete, or someone seeking better health, this episode provides the tools to take control of your stress levels and unlock your full potential.

“If you want to hack it, you’ve got to track it.” - Charlène Gisèle

In this episode, you'll learn:

• What HRV is and why it’s a critical indicator of stress and recovery.
• The difference between parasympathetic (rest) and sympathetic (stress) states.
• How wearable devices like Garmin, Whoop, and Oura rings can provide real-time insights into your well-being.
• Why alcohol, despite its relaxing effects, can severely impact your HRV and recovery.
• Practical steps to improve HRV, including sleep, exercise, and nature exposure.
• How to balance stress and recovery to prevent burnout and achieve peak performance.

Resources:

• Connect with Dr. Torkil on Instagram: @dr.torkil
• Explore his book The Pulse Curve: Available on Amazon
• Learn more: www.thepulsecure.com

Connect with Charlène:

• Website: charlenegisele.com
• Instagram: @charlenegisele