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 Dr. Chris Huff, an interventional cardiologist, is here to help you master heart health. With a focus on prevention, this podcast offers real advice on how to eat better, exercise smarter, and understand your medical check-ups. Dr. Huff breaks down complex topics into clear, actionable steps, helping you live a healthier, longer life with a strong heart. Perfect for anyone looking to improve their well-being.2024 Premier Cardiovascular Health & Performance Podcast Fitness, Diät & Ernährung Gymnastik & Fitness Hygiene & gesundes Leben Persönliche Entwicklung Persönlicher Erfolg
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  • #43: Mastering Your Breath

    #43: Mastering Your Breath
    Feb 15 2026

    Rick Lybarger spent nearly three decades guiding families through high-stakes financial decisions. On the outside, everything looked successful. Internally, the pace was unsustainable.

    Instead of pushing harder, he chose a different path: learning how to regulate his nervous system through breathwork and meditation.

    What started as a personal reset evolved into years of studying breathwork, meditation, heart–brain coherence, and performance regulation. Rick is now helping others build sustainable excellence instead of reactive momentum.

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    This episode is sponsored by Lightstone DIRECT. Lightstone DIRECT invites you to partner with a $12B AUM real estate institution as you grow your portfolio. Access the same single-asset multifamily and industrial deals Lightstone pursues with its own capital – Lightstone co-invests a minimum of 20% in each deal alongside individual investors like you. You’re an institution. Time to invest like one.

    In this conversation, we break down:
    • Sympathetic vs. parasympathetic breathing
    • How breath directly influences blood pressure, heart rate, and heart rate variability (HRV).
    • Morning and evening breath protocols
    • Box breathing
    • Breath holds and stress tolerance
    • Coherence breathing and heart–mind alignment
    • How breathwork improves athletic recovery
    • Why meditation benefits compound after 20 minutes
    • How to use breath in real-time conflict
    What You’ll Learn
    • How breath influences the autonomic nervous system
    • Why HRV improves with consistent breath training
    • The difference between activation breathing and calming breathing
    • A 10-minute morning protocol you can implement immediately
    • A simple pre-sleep breathing sequence
    • How to regulate acute stress in under 60 seconds
    • Why breath training improves athletic performance and recovery
    • How nervous system mastery supports clearer thinking
    Resources:

    Dan Brulé book – Just Breathe

    Dr. Joe Dispenza – Becoming Supernatural
    https://drjoedispenza.com
    Free guided meditations available on YouTube

    HeartMath Institute
    https://www.heartmath.org
    Research on heart–brain coherence and HRV

    Wim Hof Method
    https://www.wimhofmethod.com

    Connect With Rick

    Rick Lybarger is a Certified Financial Planner™ with 28 years of experience helping individuals and families navigate complex financial decisions with clarity, discipline, and long-term perspective.

    After coming close to burnout earlier in his career, Rick initiated a personal transformation that led to meaningful changes in how he lives and works, with an increased focus on health, resilience, and sustainable performance. For more than 7 years, he has worked as a breathwork and meditation coach, supporting clients in developing nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, and heart–mind coherence. He is also the founder of Wisdom Won, where he works as an energy healer, integrating breath, meditation, energetic alignment, and biohacking principles to support sustainable personal growth and overall well-being.

    Rick is a father of three and an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys time in nature and continually challenges himself through exercise. He is on a lifelong path of learning and self-inquiry, drawing from physical training, time in nature, and Hermetic teachings as disciplines for moving deeper into the principle of knowing thyself.

    🌐 Wisdom Won
    https://www.wisdomwon.com

    Rick offers breathwork and meditation coaching focused on nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, and sustainable performance.

    Key Takeaway

    You cannot eliminate stress.

    But you can train your nervous system to handle it.

    Master your breath and you master your mind.

    Let’s Connect:

    Work with Dr. Chris Huff: Premier Cardiovascular Health

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.huff.9480

    Instagram: @hufcm

    Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health or medical treatment.
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  • #42: Abnormal Calcium Score…Now What?

    #42: Abnormal Calcium Score…Now What?
    Jan 18 2026
    Many people are either terrified by a non-zero calcium score or falsely reassured by a score of zero. Neither reaction is helpful.In this episode, Dr. Chris Huff breaks down the science behind coronary artery calcium scoring and explains why it has emerged as one of the strongest predictors of cardiovascular risk—often outperforming traditional risk factors. You’ll learn how atherosclerosis develops, why calcium represents plaque burden and chronicity rather than blockage, and how age, fitness level, and lifestyle influence how scores should be interpreted.Dr. Huff also explains when calcium scoring is appropriate, when coronary CT angiography (CCTA) makes more sense, and why repeat calcium scans are rarely helpful once plaque is detected. The focus throughout is not on chasing numbers, but on using the right information to prevent heart attacks before they happen.—This episode is sponsored by Lightstone DIRECT. Lightstone DIRECT invites you to partner with a $12B AUM real estate institution as you grow your portfolio. Access the same single-asset multifamily and industrial deals Lightstone pursues with its own capital – Lightstone co-invests a minimum of 20% in each deal alongside individual investors like you. You’re an institution. Time to invest like one.What Listeners Will LearnWhat a coronary artery calcium score measures—and what it doesn’tWhy calcium reflects plaque burden and chronicity, not obstructionHow age affects calcium score interpretationWhy endurance athletes may have higher calcium scores Who should consider a calcium score and who should notWhen CCTA is more appropriate than a calcium scoreHow calcium scores guide lipid targets and prevention strategiesWhen aspirin may (and may not) provide benefitWhy routine stress testing is not required for most elevated scoresWhy serial calcium testing is rarely recommendedKey TakeawayA calcium score doesn’t diagnose blockages—but it tells you whether atherosclerosis is already present. Used correctly, it is a powerful tool to guide prevention and reduce the risk of future cardiovascular events.Episodes Referenced in This EpisodeDr. Huff references earlier episodes that explore atherosclerosis and lipidology in greater depth:Episode 2: Understanding Your Cholesterol Profile and How It Affects Your Heart Healthhttps://www.premiercardiohealth.com/podcast/episode/38843943/2-understanding-your-cholesterol-profile-and-how-it-affects-your-heart-healthEpisode 4: Common Cardiovascular Conditions, Risk Factors, Screening, and Modern Treatment Optionshttps://www.premiercardiohealth.com/podcast/episode/1c983f10/4-common-cardiovascular-conditionsrisk-factors-screening-and-modern-treatment-optionsEpisode 11: Advanced Lipidology for Cardiovascular Care (with Dr. Thomas Dayspring)https://www.premiercardiohealth.com/podcast/episode/f9382274/11-advanced-lipidology-for-cardiovascular-careResources & Evidence MentionedGuidelines & Consensus StatementsGrundy, S. M., Stone, N. J., Bailey, A. L., et al. (2019).2018 AHA/ACC/AACVPR/AAPA/ABC/ACPM/ADA/AGS/APhA/ASPC/NLA/PCNA guideline on the management of blood cholesterol. Circulation, 139(25), e1082–e1143.https://doi.org/10.1161/CIR.0000000000000625Arnett, D. K., Blumenthal, R. S., Albert, M. A., et al. (2019).2019 ACC/AHA guideline on the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease. Circulation, 140(11), e596–e646.https://doi.org/10.1161/CIR.0000000000000678Coronary Artery Calcium & Risk PredictionBudoff, M. J., Young, R., Burke, G., et al. (2018).Ten-year association of coronary artery calcium with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease events: The MESA study. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 72(10), 1217–1226.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2018.07.007Blaha, M. J., Cainzos-Achirica, M., Greenland, P., et al. (2016).Role of coronary artery calcium score of zero and other negative risk markers for cardiovascular disease. Circulation, 133(9), 849–858.https://doi.org/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.115.018524Aspirin & Primary PreventionMiedema, M. D., Duprez, D. A., Misialek, J. R., et al. (2014).Use of coronary artery calcium testing to guide aspirin utilization for primary prevention. Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, 7(3), 453–460.https://doi.org/10.1161/CIRCOUTCOMES.113.000690Cainzos-Achirica, M., Miedema, M. D., McEvoy, J. W., et al. (2020).Coronary artery calcium for personalized allocation of aspirin in primary prevention. Circulation, 141(19), 1541–1553.https://doi.org/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.119.044243U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. (2022).Aspirin use to prevent cardiovascular disease. JAMA, 327(16), 1577–1584.https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2022.4983Lipids, Statins & Plaque BiologyPuri, R., Nicholls, S. J., Shao, M., et al. (2015).Impact of statins on serial coronary calcification. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 65(13), 1273–1282.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2015.01.036Lifestyle & ExerciseEstruch, R., Ros, E., Salas-Salvadó, J., et al. ...
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    37 Min.
  • #41: How to Actually Succeed With Health-Focused New Year’s Resolutions

    #41: How to Actually Succeed With Health-Focused New Year’s Resolutions
    Dec 28 2025

    If you’ve ever failed a New Year’s health resolution, this episode is for you.

    The problem isn’t discipline—it’s strategy.

    In this episode, we walk through why dramatic overhauls almost always fail and how to design health goals that fit real life. You’ll learn how to set specific and realistic goals, why enjoyment matters more than intensity, and how accountability and training for a specific event can dramatically improve follow-through.

    Health success isn’t built in January—it’s built in the quiet, consistent days that follow.

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    This episode is sponsored by Lightstone DIRECT. Lightstone DIRECT invites you to partner with a $12B AUM real estate institution as you grow your portfolio. Access the same single-asset multifamily and industrial deals Lightstone pursues with its own capital – Lightstone co-invests a minimum of 20% in each deal alongside individual investors like you. You’re an institution. Time to invest like one.

    —

    What Listeners Will Learn
    • Why most New Year’s resolutions fail
    • How to set health goals that are specific and realistic
    • Why dramatic lifestyle overhauls usually backfire
    • How small, consistent changes outperform extreme efforts
    • Why doing workouts you hate guarantees burnout
    • Why training for an event with a specific date changes everything
    • How to focus on sustainability instead of perfection
    Key Takeaway

    Health success is not about perfection—it’s about consistency over time.

    Resources & Evidence Mentioned

    Goal-Setting & Motivation
    Locke EA, Latham GP. Building a Practically Useful Theory of Goal Setting and Task Motivation.
    American Psychologist. 2002;57(9):705-717.
    https://doi.org/10.1037/0003-066X.57.9.705

    Habit Formation & Behavior Change
    Gardner B, Lally P, Wardle J. Making Health Habitual: The Psychology of Habit Formation.
    British Journal of General Practice. 2012;62(605):664-666.
    https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgp12X659466

    Exercise Adherence
    Dishman RK. Exercise Compliance: A New View for Public Health.
    The Physician and Sportsmedicine. 1986;14(5):127-145.
    https://doi.org/10.1080/00913847.1986.11709075

    Let’s Connect:

    Work with Dr. Chris Huff: Premier Cardiovascular Health

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.huff.9480

    Instagram: @hufcm

    Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health or medical treatment.
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