Dr. Torkil Faero: How Your Heart Rate Variability Affects Your Health

In this episode, we explore the power of Heart Rate Variability (HRV) as a window into your heart health—and how you can improve it. Joining us from Norway is Dr. Torkil Faero, a seasoned General Practitioner and emergency physician with 26 years of experience. Dr. Faero has practiced medicine across Norway and in war-torn Angola with Doctors Without Borders, gaining a deep understanding of the human body under extreme conditions.

Beyond his medical expertise, Dr. Faero is a true renaissance man—an award-winning photographer, author, and documentary filmmaker. His latest book, The Pulse Cure, reveals how heart rate monitors and smartphones can unlock critical insights about stress, resilience, and the autonomic nervous system. With a passion for exploration, he has traveled to over 80 countries and speaks eight languages, bringing a global perspective to the conversation.

Tune in as we uncover how HRV can be a game-changer for your health—and how simple tools can help you harness its power. 

You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...

• Welcome back to Money Mile (00:00)
• How do I create an income plan for my retirement? (01:04)
• Introducing Dr. Torkil Faero (12:45)
• Lifestyle changes Dr. Faero took to get healthy (14:12)
• What is heart rate variability and why we should watch it (17:00)
• Applying HRV as a tool for preventative health (22:45)
• Tips to increase health longevity (26:56)
• Genetic component of HRV (34:58)
• How long does it generally take to see HRV improvements? (46:10)
• Dr. Torkil Faero’s new books (51:36)

Resources & People Mentioned

• The Pulse Cure
• BOOK: The Pulse Cure
• Follow on Instagram

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• https://WallerFC.com 
• Waller Financial Coaching on Facebook
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• Justin on LinkedIn

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