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Feel Better, Live More · October 28, 2026 · 2h 1m

How to Calm Your Nervous System: 4 Ways to Sleep Better, Stress Less and Build Resilience with Dr Kristen Holmes #691

Dr Rangan Chatterjee talks to Dr Kristen Holmes, Global Head of Human Performance at WHOOP, about regulating the nervous system for better sleep, stress management and resilience. They explore why agency is favoured over control, a large WHOOP study on four daily behaviours that improved sleep and heart health, and why sleep consistency predicts health more strongly than quantity or quality. Kristen also shares her personal journey through childhood trauma and how curiosity and meditation helped her find self-compassion.

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Kristen Holmes argues that a well-regulated nervous system is the foundation of health, performance and relationships, and that we have more agency over our nervous system state than we realise.
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Four Simple Behaviours Improved Sleep and Heart Health (WHOOP Study)
A study led by Kristen at WHOOP followed 39,000 members who practised four free daily behaviours, resulting in measurable improvements to their sleep and cardiovascular health.

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