Why your nervous system — not your willpower — is the key to healing stress, burnout, and sleep struggles.
This week, I’m joined by Povilas Sabaliauskas, CEO and co-founder of Pulsetto (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY), to talk about how regulating the vagus nerve can change the way we respond to stress, burnout, and even sleep struggles.
We explore how Povilas’ journey led to creating Pulsetto, a vagus nerve device that resets the body in minutes. We also unpack neuromodulation, the differences between stress, anxiety, and burnout, and how HRV tracking reveals your nervous system health.
This is a must-listen for anyone juggling the demands of modern life, especially parents and women navigating constant stressors.
We talk about:
11:00 – How personal loss led Povilas to explore neuromodulation and nervous system health
18:00 – What vagus nerve stimulation is and why it matters for stress and relaxation
21:00 – The hidden addiction to adrenaline and overstimulation
24:30 – Social media, dopamine, and the junk food of the brain
28:40 – Differentiating between stress, anxiety, and burnout
33:45 – How Pulsetto impacts HRV and sleep quality
43:15 – How Pulsetto compares to other neuromodulation devices
48:40 – Potential applications in pain management, from tattoos to labor
52:45 – The optimal daily routine for using Pulsetto
Questions answered in this episode:
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What led Povilas to focus on nervous system regulation and neuromodulation?
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What exactly is vagus nerve stimulation, and how does it affect the body?
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How do stress, anxiety, and burnout differ—and why is it so important to tell them apart?
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Why are so many of us addicted to adrenaline and constant stimulation?
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How does social media act like “junk food” for the brain?
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What role does heart rate variability play in stress and longevity?
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How can parents, especially moms, use Pulsetto to regulate their nervous systems?
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