Heallist Podcast

In this episode of the Heallist Podcast, we explore heart rate variability (HRV), what the number on your biohacking devices may reveal about your nervous system, and why it’s more useful to understand HRV in context rather than treat each daily reading as a verdict on your health. Our guest, Jane Ollis, is the founder of SONA, a neurotech company developing AI-guided vagus nerve stimulation. A biochemist by training, former NASA intern, and Oxford University Business Fellow, Jane has spent her career at the intersection of heart science, technology, and human health.
Jane breaks down how HRV can reflect stress and recovery, why factors like illness, lifestyle, and seasonal changes may influence your readings, and how the heart and nervous system communicate. We also explore the science behind vagus nerve stimulation and the emerging possibilities of bioelectronic medicine. Get practical insights on how to interpret HRV trends more thoughtfully and understand what your wearable data may be telling you about stress and recovery.
This conversation is shared for educational and reflective purposes, offering perspectives on longevity and wellness that integrate traditional practices with contemporary scientific inquiry.
Key takeaways include:
HRV can offer insight into how the nervous system is responding to stress and recovery
Individual trends and context can be more informative than a single HRV reading
Illness, lifestyle, and seasonal factors may influence HRV
The vagus nerve plays an important role in communication between the brain and body
Bioelectronic medicine is opening new possibilities for nervous system support and health monitoring
Know more about Jane and her mission through her website. 
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In this episode of the Heallist Podcast, we're talking about muscle, what it takes to build it, why nutrition is a critical part of the equation, and what people often misunderstand when they're focused only on losing weight. Joining us is Lisa Franz, who holds a master's degree in exercise science, health promotion, and nutrition. As the owner of Nutrition Coaching and Life and a coach who has worked with more than 250 clients, Lisa shares a practical, evidence-informed approach to building strength and supporting long-term health.
Drawing from her experience coaching women of all ages, Lisa explores why maintaining muscle mass is important for metabolism, mobility, and healthy aging. We discuss common myths around protein intake and resistance training, how beginners can build sustainable exercise habits, and why consistency often matters more than finding the "perfect" workout or nutrition plan. Get actionable insights on how strength training and nutrition can support overall well-being throughout life.
This conversation is shared for educational and reflective purposes, offering perspectives on longevity and wellness that integrate traditional practices with contemporary scientific inquiry.
Key takeaways include:
 Resistance training plays an important role in supporting long-term health and muscle mass 
 Protein and overall nutrition help support muscle maintenance and recovery 
 Sustainable habits often matter more than pursuing optimal or intensive routines 
 Strength training can benefit people across different ages and fitness levels 
 Building muscle supports more than appearance—it contributes to overall health, mobility, and longevity
Find out more about Lisa and her work in exercise science. 
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In this episode of the Heallist Podcast, we're talking about health, what changes for women in their 50s and 60s, and how a longevity-minded approach can complement conventional care. Joining us is Allison McCune Davis, a traditional naturopath, entrepreneur, mother of five, and author of Sixty Is a Good Start. Allison shares why she believes this stage of life can be one of renewed vitality, purpose, and opportunity rather than decline.
Drawing from her experience in natural health and her own journey, Alison explores the role of movement, hormones, lab testing, and daily habits in supporting healthy aging. We also discuss finding new purpose after major life transitions, how natural health practices may fit alongside conventional care, and why longevity is about maintaining quality of life as much as extending it.
This conversation is shared for educational and reflective purposes, offering perspectives on longevity and wellness that integrate traditional practices with contemporary scientific inquiry.
Key takeaways include:
 Aging can be approached as a time of opportunity, vitality, and renewed purpose 
 Daily movement plays an important role in supporting mobility and long-term health 
 Natural health practices may complement conventional care throughout the aging process 
 Purpose can continue to evolve through different stages of life 
 Intentional habits and planning can support long-term well-being and fulfillment
Learn more about Allison's work in her website. 
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In this episode of the Heallist Podcast, we explore what clinical hypnotherapy actually involves with Craig Meriwether. With more than 15 years of experience, Craig explains how hypnotherapy works, the science behind brainwave states, and why many common misconceptions don't reflect what happens in a clinical session. We also discuss the everyday mental and emotional challenges this approach is often used to support.
Drawing from his client work, Craig explores how the subconscious mind influences beliefs, habits, and emotional patterns, why it prioritizes safety, and how hypnotherapy may help uncover the roots of persistent challenges. This episode discusses a practical understanding of how hypnosis works and what current research suggests about its role in personal change.
This conversation is shared for educational and reflective purposes, offering insight into clinical hypnotherapy without suggesting it is appropriate for every individual or situation.
Key takeaways include:
 Clinical hypnotherapy differs from common media portrayals of hypnosis 
 The subconscious mind can shape long-standing beliefs, habits, and emotional responses 
 Hypnosis involves natural brainwave states experienced in everyday life 
 Exploring underlying patterns may support greater self-awareness and behavior change 
 Research continues to examine hypnotherapy's role in emotional and behavioral well-being 
Explore how hypnotherapy helps release old mental patterns in Craig's website.
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In this episode of the Heallist Podcast, we explore the difference between adding more to your wellness routine and clearing what's underneath it with Meghan Swidler. After leaving a career in technology and venture capital, Meghan built a practice centered on cellular detoxification and root-cause health. She also advises consumer health venture capital funds and invests in innovative companies such as Function Health, bringing together perspectives from both the wellness and investment worlds. Together, we discuss why supporting the body's natural detoxification pathways may be a foundational step before pursuing optimization or biohacking strategies.
Drawing from her work with clients, Meghan explains common misconceptions about detoxification, why symptoms can serve as important signals, and how body awareness can support more informed health decisions. We also explore body literacy, lab testing, and the value of taking a simpler, more intentional approach to long-term well-being.
This conversation is shared for educational and reflective purposes, offering perspectives on holistic detoxification without prescribing specific protocols or treatment approaches.
Key takeaways include:
 Why adding more supplements, peptides, and protocols may not help when the body's drainage and detox pathways are congested
What "normal" lab results can miss — and why the timing and context of a test matter as much as the number
The quiet everyday signals Meghan pays attention to
Why she works in a sequence and what can happen when people jump straight to parasite, mold, or heavy metal cleanses
Why high performers are often the most dysregulated group despite looking the healthiest
How Meghan thinks about detox beyond the physical 
What to look for when evaluating wellness products and companies in an unregulated market
 Learn more about Meghan's work on her website or in her book, From Deep Within.
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