"When you have more stressors than normal... You start to see what happens to your health & your well-being & your overall capacity to grow and learn & be this strong, resilient go-getter."

Kathryn Fantauzzi

Chase talks with Kathryn Fantauzzi about the impact of stress on our physiology and well-being, how to become aware of and manage your stressors, and the secret to becoming more resilient. Kathryn shares how to understand and apply heart rate variability (HRV) and everything else you need to know about keeping your nervous system balanced and recovered so you can accomplish everything you set your mind to.

Kathryn Fantauzzi is the Co-Founder and CEO of Apollo Neuroscience, which has developed the first scientifically-validated wearable technology that actively improves energy, focus & sleep.

Take a deep breath. Unclench your jaw. Relax your shoulders. This week, we’re exploring all things stress, resiliency, and nervous system recovery.

Follow Apollo Neuro @apolloneauro

Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning

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Key Highlights

  • How do you define stress? “Stress is life, life is stress,” she says. Kathryn believes it’s all about keeping a balance of good stressors and bad stressors and making sure there’s enough recovery in your life so you’re able to cope and be resilient to stress.

  • If we change our mindset around stress, can we eliminate stress from our life or even use stress as fuel for growth? Kathryn explains the role of awareness, perception, and mindset in stress management.

  • Learn the signs and symptoms of chronic stress and how it affects the body as well as the relationship between HRV, human connection, and longevity.

  • Apollo Neuro is a wearable device that uses low frequency sound waves to change the balance of your nervous system. Listen in to hear about the many benefits of Apollo, including managing stress responses, maximizing performance, improving the quality of your sleep, and balancing the circadian rhythm. 

Powerful Quotes by Kathryn Fantauzzi

When you have more stressors than normal, your resiliency is down and you actually can’t bounce back and you can’t perform and you start to see what happens to your health and your well-being and your overall capacity to grow and learn and be this strong, resilient go-getter.

This isn’t a replacement for meditation or for breathwork or for exercise, it’s not. All of those things are critical for your health. Apollo is there to help support you and make those things easier. 

If you set a goal and you set an intention and you baby step your way there, you will get there.

Recommended Resources:

More about Kathryn

"Kathryn Fantauzzi is on a mission to change lives. She is a CEO, speaker, and a thought leader at the convergence of health, tech, and data.

Kathryn has led world-class teams and multimillion-dollar projects to deliver breakthrough tech commercialization for the Energy Research and Development Authority in New York. She is now CEO and Co-Founder of Apollo Neuroscience, a new technology that improves sleep, focus, and mood through your body’s natural response to soothing touch. In just a few years, Kathryn transformed Apollo Neuro from an idea in a university lab into a powerful tool that has already helped tens of thousands of people.

Kathryn was born and raised in New York, holds a B.A. from Smith College and a Master of Public Administration (MPA) in behavioral economics and finance from the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy. Kathryn has lectured on innovation, the intersection of research and business, and entrepreneurship at leading conferences like CES and universities including Brown University, and the University of Pittsburgh. Her most recent awards include the 2021 EY Entrepreneur of the Year, the 2020 SXSW Innovation Award, and the Paley Center’s 2020 Best of CES.

When not solving for some of the world’s toughest problems, you can find Kathryn whipping up dinner for family and friends, hiking up a trail, cycling down a mountain, swimming, sailing, or skiing."


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EFR 634: The Impact of Stress on Your Physiology and Wearable Adaptation Methods to Improve Resiliency and Nervous System Recovery with Kathryn Fantauzzi

Chase talks with Kathryn Fantauzzi about the impact of stress on our physiology and well-being, how to become aware of and manage your stressors, and the secret to becoming more resilient. Kathryn shares how to understand and apply heart rate variability (HRV) and everything else you need to know about keeping your nervous system balanced and recovered so you can accomplish everything you set your mind to.

Kathryn Fantauzzi is the Co-Founder and CEO of Apollo Neuroscience, which has developed the first scientifically-validated wearable technology that actively improves energy, focus & sleep.

Take a deep breath. Unclench your jaw. Relax your shoulders. This week, we’re exploring all things stress, resiliency, and nervous system recovery.

Follow Apollo Neuro @apolloneauro

Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning

Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning

Key Highlights

  • How do you define stress? “Stress is life, life is stress,” she says. Kathryn believes it’s all about keeping a balance of good stressors and bad stressors and making sure there’s enough recovery in your life so you’re able to cope and be resilient to stress.

  • If we change our mindset around stress, can we eliminate stress from our life or even use stress as fuel for growth? Kathryn explains the role of awareness, perception, and mindset in stress management.

  • Learn the signs and symptoms of chronic stress and how it affects the body as well as the relationship between HRV, human connection, and longevity.

  • Apollo Neuro is a wearable device that uses low frequency sound waves to change the balance of your nervous system. Listen in to hear about the many benefits of Apollo, including managing stress responses, maximizing performance, improving the quality of your sleep, and balancing the circadian rhythm. 

Powerful Quotes by Kathryn Fantauzzi

When you have more stressors than normal, your resiliency is down and you actually can’t bounce back and you can’t perform and you start to see what happens to your health and your well-being and your overall capacity to grow and learn and be this strong, resilient go-getter.

This isn’t a replacement for meditation or for breathwork or for exercise, it’s not. All of those things are critical for your health. Apollo is there to help support you and make those things easier. 

If you set a goal and you set an intention and you baby step your way there, you will get there.

Recommended Resources:

More about Kathryn

"Kathryn Fantauzzi is on a mission to change lives. She is a CEO, speaker, and a thought leader at the convergence of health, tech, and data.

Kathryn has led world-class teams and multimillion-dollar projects to deliver breakthrough tech commercialization for the Energy Research and Development Authority in New York. She is now CEO and Co-Founder of Apollo Neuroscience, a new technology that improves sleep, focus, and mood through your body’s natural response to soothing touch. In just a few years, Kathryn transformed Apollo Neuro from an idea in a university lab into a powerful tool that has already helped tens of thousands of people.

Kathryn was born and raised in New York, holds a B.A. from Smith College and a Master of Public Administration (MPA) in behavioral economics and finance from the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy. Kathryn has lectured on innovation, the intersection of research and business, and entrepreneurship at leading conferences like CES and universities including Brown University, and the University of Pittsburgh. Her most recent awards include the 2021 EY Entrepreneur of the Year, the 2020 SXSW Innovation Award, and the Paley Center’s 2020 Best of CES.

When not solving for some of the world’s toughest problems, you can find Kathryn whipping up dinner for family and friends, hiking up a trail, cycling down a mountain, swimming, sailing, or skiing."


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Select the level of care that’s right for your lifestyle and personalize your plan to your needs and budget.

STEP 2: Complete Testing

We’ll collect inputs through an intake questionnaire, bloodwork, genetic biomarkers, wearable data & more.

STEP 3: Review Health Plan

Receive personalized recommendations on diet, movement, recovery and more, all tailored to your biomarkers & goals.

STEP 4: Receive Ongoing Care

Meet with your health team to track progress against your health plan and cover your ongoing health needs.

CLICK HERE and save 20% with code EVERFORWARD


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LMNT is a tasty electrolyte drink mix that replaces vital electrolytes without sugars and dodgy ingredients found in conventional sports drinks.

CLICK HERE to get a free variety pack with any purchase!