# How to Personalise HBOT Protocols & Assess Progress Using HRV | ft. Dr. Mike Nelson

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Podcast: [How to Hyperbaric](https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-to-hyperbaric-4218113)
Published: 2026-02-06T13:15:53+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of the How to Hyperbaric Podcast, Dr. Masha talks with Dr. Mike Nelson about Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and how to use it to track stress, recovery, and nervous system balance at home. You’ll learn what HRV means, how to measure HRV with wearables (Oura Ring, WHOOP, Garmin, Apple Watch), what “normal HRV” really depends on, and why higher HRV isn’t always better. We also cover how HRV can help personalize Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), red light therapy, and PEMF protocols, how to spot overtraining or too much stress, and what trends matter more than one daily number. Timestamps: 00:00 INTRO 01:34 What Is HRV (Heart Rate Variability) 04:45 What HRV Can Tell Us 10:24 How to Measure HRV 13:12 What's a Good HRV Number? 17:09 Why Trends Matter More Than a Single Daily Number 20:00 What Happens When HRV Is Too High? 28:06 When Athletes Should Use Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy 32:04 What Other Measurements Help Assess HRV 38:29 Why Interpreting HRV Can Be Problematic 41:30 Can HRV Measurements Show Good Stress vs Bad Stress? 46:45 Why People Should Measure HRV 50:25 Dr. Mike’s Educational Program on HRV 📌 Find Dr. Mike Nelson’s contacts, resources, and courses here: https://miketnelson.com/ 👩🏻‍⚕️ Book your Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy consultation with Dr. Masha: https://drmasha.com/consult-with-me/ Thanks for watching! DISCLAIMER: All content posted on this channel is for informational purposes only. Statements and views expressed on this podcast are not medical advice. This podcast disclaims responsibility from any possible adverse effects from the use of information contained herein. Opinions of guests are their own, and this podcast does not accept responsibility for statements made by guests. This podcast does not make any representations or warranties abo…

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