In this episode of the Healthy Team Healthy Business podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Torkil Færø, Norwegian general practitioner, emergency physician, author of the best-selling book The Pulse Cure, and expert in heart rate variability (HRV) and wearable health tech.
Dr. Færø explains how HRV is one of the most powerful biomarkers we have for understanding the body's response to stress, sleep, food, alcohol, exercise, and more. Using wearables like the Garmin watch, Oura Ring, and WHOOP band, he shares how everyday people—and especially business leaders—can leverage HRV data to make better lifestyle decisions, prevent chronic illness, and improve energy, resilience, and performance.
🔍 Topics We Cover:
What is heart rate variability (HRV) and why it matters
The autonomic nervous system and how HRV reflects its balance
Why alcohol, late meals, and even chili might be tanking your recovery
The surprising impact of wearables on personal and team health
How HRV data reveals stress you didn’t even know you had
Using continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and HRV together for insight
How employers can use wearable tech to create healthier, higher-performing teams
🛠 Tools & Wearables Mentioned:
Garmin Watches (recommended for HRV tracking)
Oura Ring
WHOOP Band
CGMs (Continuous Glucose Monitors)
📚 Resources:
The Pulse Cure by Dr. Torkil Færø (available in English on Amazon)
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