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The Health Upgrade Podcast

Navaz Habib
Functional Medicine
Vagus Nerve
Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Mitochondria
Stress Management
Heart Rate Variability
Autonomic Nervous System
Nutrition
Inflammation
Gut Health
Mental Health
Health Optimization
Holistic Health
Exercise
Epigenetics
Fasting
Neuroplasticity
Microbiome
Chronic Inflammation
Chronic Pain

This podcast is for high-performing entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals, and those who want to upgrade every aspect of their lives by experiencing UPGRADED energy, UPGRADED focus, and UPGRADED ability to show up, every day of their lives. Dr. Navaz Habib and JP Errico will bring you weekly shows including interviews with world-class experts in functional medicine, longevity, health, high perfo... more

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In this episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, Dr. Cindy Howard shares what it's like to experience healthcare from both sides, as a doctor and as a patient. She opens up about her journey of recognizing the signs of Hodgkin's lymphoma in herself and... more

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In this episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, I talk with Waldi Hoon, the founder of yōjō, about her journey into the world of vagus nerve health. She shares how her background in content creation, along with her family's experience with chronic pai... more

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In this episode, I explore the connection between your light environment, the vagus nerve, and heart rate variability (HRV). Drawing on a 2025 systematic review of 25 studies, I explain how both the timing and quality of light exposure can influence ... more

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Welcome to another episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast!

Today I am joined by Dr. David Rabin to dive deep into the science of stress, healing, and the power of the vagus nerve. Dr. Rabin unpacks decades of research, explaining how chronic stress i... more

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Recent Guests

Waldi Hoon
CEO and co-founder of YoJo
YoJo
Episode: 171: Do You, Better: yōjō & Rebalancing Your Nervous System f. Waldi Hoon
David Rabin
Neuroscientist and psychiatrist exploring stress, safety learning, and psychedelic-assisted therapies
Health Upgrade Podcast guest
Episode: 169: Rewiring Trauma: The Neuroscience of Safety and Healing f. Dr. David Rabin
Don Moxley
Returning guest, expert in HRV and performance physiology
Independent researcher/HRV expert
Episode: 168: How to Boost Your HRV f. Don Moxley
Maggie Awad
Nurse practitioner and functional sports medicine expert
Independent practitioner / functional sports medicine
Episode: 166: Foundational Health for Elite Performers f. Maggie Awad
Ashok Gupta
Founder of Gupta Program, brain retraining expert
Gupta Program
Episode: 165: Eliminate Chronic Illness with Brain Retraining f. Ashok Gupta
Cynthia Thurlow
Author of The Menopause Gut; expert on gut-health and menopause
Author; Speaker
Episode: 161: The Menopause Gut: Upgrading The Microbiome for Womens' Longevity f. Dr. Cynthia Thurlow
Dr. Sam Shay
Guest expert on decoding DNA and functional genetics
FitGene, drsamshay.com
Episode: 160: Decoding Your DNA f/ Dr. Sam Shay
Dr. Adam Perlman
Chief Medical Officer, Pendulum Therapeutics
Pendulum Therapeutics
Episode: 159: The Holistic Benefits of Akkermansia f. Dr. Adam Perlman
Dr. Chris Magryta
Pediatrician with integrative/functional approach
Unspecified (guest)
Episode: 156: The Pediatric Health Paradox f. Dr. Chris Magryta

Hosts

Dr. Navaz Habib
Host of The Health Upgrade Podcast, focused on functional medicine, health optimization, and performance.
JP Errico
Co-host, contributing clinician/observer with emphasis on data-driven health upgrades.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Super Upgrade for my Health

    Thanks for all the amazing information, this podcast has taken my health to a completely different level. Listening to you guys break down the science behind your health suggestions makes it so much more actionable for me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bryson bomb
    United Statesa year ago
  • So much knowledge and awesomeness

    Dr. Navaz shares health and well-being tips that you don’t hear on every other podcast. The guests are informative too, and I love the episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kelsey Reidl
    Canada5 years ago
  • Excellent podcast Dr. Habib and Laura!

    I really enjoyed listening to the podcast. Laura, your story is inspiring! I’m so happy that you found Dr. Habib, as am I. My life has been changed since my time with you two! Everyone always asks me what I did for my life transformation and it’s hard to explain...your words explain this process so well! I hope more people have access to this information and have a chance to turn their lives around!

    Thank you for sharing! 😊

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mary jo denes
    Canada6 years ago

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156: The Pediatric Health Paradox f. Dr. Chris Magryta
Q: Do vaccines play a role in neurodevelopmental outcomes based on your practice?
He states that in his extensive practice with thousands of vaccinated and non-vaccinated children, he has not observed a signal linking vaccines to neurodevelopmental issues, while recognizing the need for prospective studies to fully address the question.
156: The Pediatric Health Paradox f. Dr. Chris Magryta
Q: What are the critical levers to pull in epigenetic mismatch to improve pediatric outcomes?
He highlights two key levers—nutrition and mental stress—though later emphasizes that mental stress may be the greater driver of dysfunction, with nutrition as the second strongest lever; both should be addressed alongside environmental and social factors.
156: The Pediatric Health Paradox f. Dr. Chris Magryta
Q: I want to ask you about how you went from general pediatric practice into a more integrative functional approach.
Dr. Magryta explains that his early experience in a Medicaid-heavy pediatric setting revealed limits of conventional care, which motivated him to pursue functional medicine training and an epigenetic framework to address root causes beyond symptom management.
168: How to Boost Your HRV f. Don Moxley
Q: What is the core value of HRV in the context of performance and aging?
HRV is a king indicator of autonomic balance and readiness; by monitoring HRV, you can tailor movement, sleep, and nutrition to improve resilience and slow aging processes.
167: The Top 5 Nutrients for Vagus Nerve Health
Q: If someone cannot eat eggs, does choline intake still support vagus nerve function?
Yes. Other high-choline sources like liver, organ meats, soybeans, edamame, and sunflower lecithin can compensate, and supplements like phosphatidylcholine-rich formulas (e.g., ATP360) help ensure intake to support acetylcholine production and membrane integrity.

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The show centers on practical, science-based health optimization for high performers, with a strong emphasis on functional medicine, longevity, and body-mind performance. Episodes frequently explore genetics, the gut microbiome, vagus nerve function, mitochondrial health, and metabolic regulation, while highlighting actionable strategies—ranging from personalized nutrition and breathing practices to cutting-edge therapies and biohacking techniques. A standout aspect is how guests—from clinicians to researchers—translate complex science into real-world routines for better energy, resilience, and performance. This mix of clinical insight, personal journeys, and data-driven approach makes it compelling for listeners who want tangible upgrades ... more

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Recent guests on The Health Upgrade Podcast include:

1. Waldi Hoon
2. David Rabin
3. Don Moxley
4. Maggie Awad
5. Ashok Gupta
6. Cynthia Thurlow
7. Dr. Sam Shay
8. Dr. Adam Perlman

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