How HRV, Sleep & Hydrogen Water Impact Longevity | Dr Andy Galpin

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👉 Practical beats perfect. Here’s a free 5-recipe PDF I use to support energy and stress during busy weeks. https://sarahannmacklin.com/5_free_recipes 👉 If this resonates, you can join the thousands who read The Compassionate Cure each week. https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/ From growing up on food stamps to becoming one of the youngest full professors in the US, Dr. Andy Galpin’s story is nothing short of extraordinary. A world-leading human performance scientist, Andy shares the values of hard work and ambition instilled by his parents and how those principles carried him from adversity to academic success. But this isn’t just a story of resilience. Andy takes us deep into the science of human performance – from understanding what truly anchors your progress, to why consistent habits matter more than hacks, and how sleep remains the most powerful (and overlooked) tool we have for health and longevity. Together we explore: - The importance of addressing ‘performance anchors’ before chasing optimisation - Nervous system health, stress load, and what HRV really tells us Cold plunges, saunas, and whether they actually improve resilience - Hydrogen water: hype or help? - Why sleep is the cornerstone of health, and the environmental factors that shape it - Practical strategies to improve recovery, energy, and performance This conversation is both deeply human and highly practical - inspiring you to re-think how you approach your health, performance, and success. Love, Sarah Ann 💛 *** Dr. Andy Galpin Dr. Andy Galpin is a tenured full Professor at Parker University and is the Executive Director of the Human Performance Center. He is a Human Performance scientist with a PhD in Human Bioenergetics and over 100 peer-reviewed publications and presentations. Dr. Galpin has worked with elite athletes (including All-Star, All-Pro, MVP, Cy Young, Olympic Gold medalists, Major winners, World champions, etc.) across the UFC, MLB, NBA, PGA, NFL, Boxing, Olympics, and Military/Special Forces, and more. He is also a Co-founder of Vitality Blueprint, Absolute Rest, BioMolecular Athlete, and RAPID Health & Performance. You can check the sleep study mentioned in the episode here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/lim2.70022 *** This episode is sponsored by: NOWATCH: The compassionate health tracker Connecting body and mind with unique stress recovery insights so you can live fully today. 15% off with code LWBW15 at nowatch.com *** The Great British Veg Out How to support your gut, energy, and hormones by eating more — not less. 👉 sarahannmacklin.com/vegout Reset Your Health If your body feels off after stress, travel, or burnout — this is where to start. 👉 sarahannmacklin.com/reset-your-health *** Let’s be friends! 📷 Instagram: / sarahannmacklin 📹 Subscribe: / @livewellbewellsarah 🐦 Twitter: / sarahannmacklin 📱 TikTok: / livewellbewellpodcast 💌 Newsletter: https://sarahmacklin.substack.com/ *** If you enjoyed this episode you might also like: Stop Chasing Money: 8 Hidden Forms of Wealth You Need NOW | Robin Sharma https://youtu.be/ga2k2sK16L4 Simon Sinek: The ADHD Superpower - Why It’s My Greatest Advantage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fnTHiI8oY0 Your Brain on Food, Sleep & Stress: What Top Experts Want You to Know | Brain Health Masterclass https://youtu.be/1WhdVRiaHqA *** Highlights 00:00 Introduction & Early Career Achievements 02:12 Identifying & Removing Performance Anchors 09:16 Overcoming Adversity: From Food Stamps to Full Professor 26:51 How systemic load and stress accumulation affect recovery and overall health. 31:57 The truth about HRV scores, device differences, and why variability, not the score, is key 42:45 Cold Plunge, Sauna & HRV Myths 52:24 Hydrogen Water: Hype or Help? 01:02:57 The Science of Sleep & Its Impact on Health 01:17:16 Concluding Thoughts on Health & Wellbeing *** Love what you’re hearing? My small ask is to please rate and review Live Well Be Well. This helps the show expand and allows me to keep producing these with the best quality guests. It means a huge amount to me, so thank you.