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 performance, and functional movement. We aim to bring you game-changing tools to upgrade your performance, so you can eliminate what is holding you back, show up in your business, relationships, and family, and bring your gifts to the world.
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In this insightful episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, I share the powerful story of a patient who overcame decades of trauma and chronic pain. Through her journey, I explore how trauma impacts the brain and body, leading to patterns of chronic pain, inflammation, and emotional shutdown that can persist for years. We discuss the five most common trauma patterns, the science behind them, and how they manifest in real life.
I walk you through the unique VAGUS Protocol—validate, activate, gut-brain immune optimization, unburden, and sustain—that helped this patient break old trauma patterns and rebuild her health. I cover practical, science-based exercises like vagus nerve activation, timeline mapping, and daily routines that helped her reclaim joy, motivation, and physical wellness, even after decades of struggle.
If you found value in this episode, please share it with two friends who could benefit. Everyone deserves the chance to break old patterns and thrive!
Dr. Navaz Habib
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4 Nov 2026
189: Not Your Mother's Menopause f. Dr. Fiona Lovely
In this episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Fiona Lovely, a chiropractor and functional neurology expert, to talk all things menopause and perimenopause. We dive into the neurological and hormonal changes women experience, busting myths and highlighting how these shifts impact brain health, mood, and even musculoskeletal pain. Dr. Lovely explains why menopause is truly a neuroendocrine event, touching on topics like memory loss, sleep issues, and the all-too-common menopausal rage.
We tackle the musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause—think frozen shoulder, plantar fasciitis, and gluteal pain—and its connection to declining estrogen. Dr. Lovely also shares actionable advice on nutrition, the importance of iron and B12, and how dietary choices can make a huge impact. Plus, we cover the critical yet overlooked importance of pelvic floor health, and how societal and generational expectations shape the menopause experience.
If you or someone you love is navigating menopause, this episode is packed with empowering strategies and heartfelt support. Don’t forget to follow the show, share this episode with two women who could benefit, and check out Dr. Lovely’s resources at drlovely.com (https://drlovely.com/). Let’s empower more women to take charge of their health and thrive during this important life stage!
Dr. Navaz Habib
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28 Oct 2026
188: Raise Your HRV Floor: Building Nervous System Resilience
In this episode, I dive into the real meaning of nervous system regulation and dispel the myth that it’s all about staying calm. I explain how resilience comes from being able to rise to challenges and return to balance, with heart rate variability (HRV) as a key marker for this flexibility. Using the story of two women rowing across the Atlantic, I highlight why focusing on raising our HRV “floor”—our lowest point—can help us recover better and handle life’s pressures.
I break down practical strategies for lifting your HRV floor, including consistent wake-up times, daily movement, and reducing alcohol intake. I also share how to measure your autonomic flexibility by challenging yourself physically and noticing your recovery speed. You will learn why it’s more important to minimize bad nights rather than chase your personal best.
If you’re ready to stop fixating on your best HRV nights and start improving your worst, try out the recommendations from this episode! Share this episode with two friends who could use a boost in resilience. Let’s raise our floors together!
Dr. Navaz Habib
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[…] That's what I need. I need a whole country, a whole world, to figure out all the benefits of glutathione. So let's dig into one of those, which is that glutathione is one of the three antioxidants that actually get inside mitochondria and can actually function within the mitochondria. […]
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