Unlocking Peak Health: Mindfulness, Nutrition, & Heart Rate Variability with Mark Sayer

Are you overwhelmed by many recommendations to improve your well-being, especially as a busy doctor?  You’ve likely been told to cut back on carbs, pack your schedule with exercise and meditation - only to feel discouraged when your efforts don’t yield long-term results. Tune in to this episode to learn the advanced strategies for busy doctors to achieve improved well-being through mindful nutrition, exercise, and stress management.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Unveil the power of disengaging from technology and setting boundaries to manage stress effectively.
• Explore the importance of heart rate variability for the well-being of high-performers, including doctors.
• Acquire the essentials of a good night's sleep and parasympathetic activities to enhance your well-being
• Recognize the criteria for selecting quality supplements and master the skill of gradual nutrition goal setting.
• Redefine your understanding of a nutritious diet and the benefits of purposeful carbohydrate backloading.

My special guest is Mark Sayer

Meet Mark Sayer, a renowned fitness expert and wellness coach passionate about helping busy professionals get fit and thrive. Through intentional periods of no technology, heart rate variability tracking, and personalized nutrition tips, Mark guides his clients in managing stress and achieving optimal well-being. With experience working with professionals in high-pressure fields like medicine and finance, Mark's knowledge and practical advice have proven invaluable to those seeking a healthier and more balanced lifestyle. 

The resources mentioned in this episode are:

• Keep your phone out of your bedroom at night to reduce stress and improve sleep quality. Consider purchasing a separate alarm clock if necessary.
• Be mindful of your mental diet and limit exposure to negative or stressful information, especially before bedtime.
• Set boundaries on social media usage, such as taking a break from Saturday evening until Monday morning.
• Monitor your stress levels and overall health using devices like the Whoop, which tracks resting heart rate, heart rate variability, and sleep patterns.
• Engage in physical activity that promotes parasympathetic response, such as light jogging, swimming, or yoga, especially after a stressful day or night shift.
• Utilize stress-red

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