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In this episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast, Dr. Michael & May Bagnell,IHP explore one of the most overlooked pillars of health — Rest and Recovery.
We’re diving deep into why rest is a biological requirement, not a luxury, and how strategic recovery can support your brain, hormones, emotions, and overall longevity.

If you’ve been following our De-Stress Protocol series, this episode connects the dots on the “R” – Rest & Recovery component and why it’s essential before stepping into longevity and regenerative medicine.

💡 Episode Highlights:

• Why Rest Matters – The science of recovery and how your body heals in rest.
• How Fatigue Disrupts the Brain – What happens to your decision-making, mood, and focus when recovery is missing.
• The 7 Types of Rest – It’s not just sleep! Learn about physical, mental, emotional, sensory, creative, social, and spiritual rest.
• Sleep Optimization – How to support deep and REM sleep cycles for full-body restoration.
• Nervous System Reset – Understanding vagal tone and how breathwork, humming, and grounding can improve healing.
• Mini Rest Practices for Busy Lives – Realistic ways to integrate recovery into your daily rhythm.
• Red Flags of Poor Recovery – Signs your body is whispering before it screams.

Key Takeaway:
Rest isn’t “doing nothing.” It’s active repair. Your body heals, detoxes, and restores itself when you intentionally slow down.

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