Inspiring Forward Movement and Heart-Powered IntentionAdd Heart Podcast, features uplifting conversations with spiritual leaders, best selling authors and health experts to help you connect with your heart’s intuitive guidance. Hosted by HeartMath® President and CEO Deborah Rozman.
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In this episode of the Add Heart Podcast, join me as I delve into the transformative connection between the heart and our urges, impulses, and cravings with expert Brad Jensen. After overcoming a decade-long battle with addiction, Brad discovered the power of HeartMath techniques, which helped him not only achieve sobriety but also support over a thousand clients in their journeys toward personal transformation. We explore how heart-focused breathing and coherence can effectively manage stress and enhance emotional regulation, ultimately improving decision-making and performance. Tune in to le
Guest: Michelle Papanicolaou Title: The background noise of stress: Small daily shifts that restore calm, energy, and resilience If you’re often tired, overwhelmed, or feel like you’re running on empty — even when nothing seems “wrong” — you may be experiencing what health coach Michelle Papanicolaou calls the hidden background noise of stress. As a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach and Functional Medicine Coach at Dr. Mark Hyman’s UltraWellness Center, Michelle has helped countless people uncover the connection between chronic low-level stress, nervous system dysregulation, and
Guest: Estelle Bingham Many of us are moving through life with a subterranean emotional overload — we’re functioning, coping, and pushing forward, but not really feeling connected to ourselves or others. What if the missing piece isn’t more mind trying to figure it out, but a deeper return to the wisdom of the heart? In this episode of the Add Heart Podcast, therapist, author, and “Heart Whisperer” Estelle Bingham joins Dr. Deborah Rozman for a conversation on emotional healing, heart intelligence, nervous system regulation, and the inner clarity that can emerge when we reconnect with our deep
Guest: Valerie Orsoni What if optimizing your health isn’t just about tracking more data, but understanding how your nervous system, thoughts, and emotions are impacting each other in ways you might not realize? In this podcast episode, biohacker, adventurer, and wellness pioneer Valerie Orsoni joins host Dr. Deborah Rozman to explore the evolving world of biohacking—from performance, energy, and recovery to the often-overlooked role of mental, emotional, and physiological balance. Valerie Orsoni has defied the odds—healing from serious illness, scaling mountains, diving deep into the ocean, a
Guest: Michael Sandler When life blindsides you with trauma, stress, overwhelm, and a feeling that recovery is impossible, where do you turn? In this powerful episode, HeartMath President Deborah Rozman talks with Michael Sandler—author, teacher, and survivor of multiple nearly fatal accidents—about how he rebuilt his life from the inside out after traumatic brain injury. Michael shares candidly about his recovery journey, the dark moments when giving up seemed easier, and the exact inner shifts that helped him reclaim hope, purpose, and joy. Together, Deborah and Michael discuss how traumatic
Guest: Amy VaaS When stress is high, and the future feels uncertain, how do you make good decisions—at work, in your relationships, or in everyday life? This captivating episode explores a practical, science-based way to stay clear and grounded when it matters most. HeartMath CEO Deborah Rozman has an intriguing conversation with Amy VaaS, former Global Well-Being Leader at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), who helped bring HeartMath’s heart coherence practices into high-pressure, highly analytical environments, including cybersecurity and risk teams. Amy shares how she moved from focusing only on
Guest: Dr. Kat Toups What if memory loss and cognitive decline aren’t the inevitable parts of aging we’ve been led to believe? In this episode, our guest is psychiatrist and clinical researcher Dr. Kat Toups, a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, who shares hopeful, research-based insights that are reshaping how we understand brain aging and Alzheimer’s disease. For decades, most Alzheimer’s clinical trials have focused on single solutions—usually drugs—targeting one aspect of the disease. Despite massive investment, these approaches have delivered limited results. Dr
AI can process data at lightning speed—but wisdom still lives in the heart. As artificial intelligence accelerates, many people are feeling both empowered and disoriented by it, unsure how to discern what’s real, what’s hype, and what it means for the future. Others wonder where human qualities and feelings, such as care, compassion, and heart intuition, fit in an AI-driven world. In this timely and thought-provoking conversation, Add Heart host Deborah Rozman sits down with Nipun Mehta, founder of ServiceSpace, a global organization run entirely by volunteers, to explore why heart intelligenc
Guest: Danielle LaPorte Love isn’t just something you feel—it’s an energy you can work with. Your heart already contains everything you need to heal. The missing piece is learning you’re not the wound, you are the healer—you just need to learn how to direct your heart’s energy. In this illuminating conversation, HeartMath’s Deborah Rozman sits down with Danielle LaPorte—bestselling author of The Desire Map and How to Be Loving, host of the With Love, Danielle podcast, and a member of Oprah’s SuperSoul 100. Together, they explore love as a state of consciousness and a reservoir of healing energ
Guest: Louie Schwartzberg Ever wonder what happens to your physiology when gratitude goes deeper than just “thank you”? Discover a space where gratitude becomes an experience—an uplifting feeling, an intuitive compass, and an antidote to our anxious and fear-saturated world. In this special Add Heart Podcast episode, Deborah Rozman sits down with acclaimed filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg, known for his amazing time-lapse photography (e.g., Fantastic Fungi), to explore what was behind his award-winning film, Gratitude Revealed. Louie shares how growing up with parents who survived the Holocaust im
Guest: Kelly Gores Working in the Hollywood film industry may be the dream of many, but another dream awakens when that career meets a deeper calling of the heart and soul. Meet Kelly Gores—actress, filmmaker of the award-winning HEAL documentary and book, and host of the HEAL with Kelly podcast. Her acclaimed documentary, HEAL, is now streaming on Netflix in the United States. In this heart-opening conversation, Kelly shares her fascinating path from chasing acting success in Los Angeles to discovering the deeper power of consciousness, emotional well-being, and the mind-body connection. On a
Guest: Dave Asprey What if meditation didn’t have to be so hard—or take years of practice to see results? In this compelling episode, our host, Deborah Rozman, sits down with Dave Asprey, author of Heavily Meditated and creator of the biohacking movement, to explore a bold new way to deepen meditation and unlock heart coherence. Dave shares how his journey to Tibet sparked a realization that traditional meditation, while profound, is often difficult for many, especially in light of today’s fast-paced world. As a dedicated biohacker, Dave decided to see if he could uncover a faster way to gain
Guest: Dr. Mimi Guarneri We’re revisiting one of our most impactful episodes with Dr. Mimi Guarneri—an integrative cardiologist whose message continues to resonate deeply. As conversations around stress, nervous system health, and emotional well-being become even more urgent, her insights feel especially relevant. This episode struck a powerful chord when it first aired, and we’re bringing it back because its message is something we believe more people need to hear, now more than ever. Imagine a world where your doctor doesn’t just hear your heartbeat but empowers you to hear your own heart’s
Your brain is always listening—what is it hearing from you? Are you feeding it thoughts that create happiness or ones that quietly work against it? In this encore podcast episode, our host, Deborah Rozman, sits down with renowned psychiatrist and brain health expert Dr. Daniel Amen to explore how our inner dialogue, stress responses, and emotional habits shape our mental well-being—often without us realizing it. We dive into the heart-brain connection and share practical tools—from both Amen Clinics and HeartMath®—that can help you interrupt stress patterns, build emotional resilience, and tra
Guests: Lynn Marriott and Pia Nilsson Excelling in a sport requires more than mastering the mechanics of the game; it requires heart. In this illuminating podcast episode, host Deborah Rozman connects with Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott, renowned golf coaches and co-founders of the acclaimed VISION54 golf school, to explore the transformative power of heart coherence in sports and in life. Since 1997, Pia and Lynn have been using HeartMath coherence tools in their coaching work to help talented golfers improve their game and grow as people. Drawing from their extensive experience coaching elite
Guest: Brooke Jones Kindness isn’t just a feeling—it’s a practice, a gentle rhythm we can return to again and again with Guest: Brooke Jones Kindness isn’t just a feeling—it’s a practice, a gentle rhythm we can return to again and again with great benefit to ourselves and others. It asks so little from us yet gives so much, requiring only our intention and shaped by our thoughts, words, and actions. In this episode, we’re focusing on the power of kindness to transform lives. Did you know that one simple act of kindness can inspire five more acts of kindness? Imagine the ripple you can create j
Guest: Sharon Salzberg Discover how the transformative power of loving-kindness can help bridge divides in our polarized world. In this heart-opening episode of the Add Heart Podcast, HeartMath CEO Deborah Rozman interviews Sharon Salzberg, who is perhaps best known for helping to make mindfulness and loving-kindness meditations accessible to mainstream America. Sharon is co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society, author of the bestselling Lovingkindness, and host of the Metta Hour podcast. Join Deborah and Sharon in this intriguing dialogue on how practicing loving-kindness can quickly imp
Guest: Kristin Neff, PhD, AHP If you or someone you care about struggles with self-compassion, seeing it as indulgent or self-centered, this episode is for you. Our guest, Dr. Kristin Neff, a world-renowned researcher on self-compassion, says that couldn’t be further from the truth. In this episode, Dr. Neff unpacks the real power of self-compassion, dispels common myths, and reveals why it’s not a weakness to have compassion for ourselves but a key to our resilience. Join host Deborah Rozman, PhD, for a transformative conversation with Dr. Kristin Neff, co-author of the recent book Mindful Se
Guest: Arnaud Saint-Paul Join host Deborah Rozman as she delves into a profound conversation with Arnaud Saint-Paul, a visionary on a mission to help people connect with their true selves and transform business. Arnaud candidly shares his journey from a 13-year-old seeker to a heart-centered leader, revealing how he discovered the power of heart intelligence. In this episode, Arnaud unveils his transformative approach to business leadership, emphasizing the importance of moving beyond self-limiting beliefs and tapping into heart wisdom. He explains how creating coherence at the individual and
In this episode of the Add Heart Podcast, host Deborah Rozman welcomes Gordy Bal, the visionary founder of Conscious Thought Revolution, for a transformative conversation about the untapped potential of money to elevate human consciousness. Driven by a bold mission to impact a billion lives by 2030, Gordy seeks to redefine wealth as a tool for purpose and collective awakening. Together, Deborah and Gordy explore the striking contrast between today’s financial paradigm—shaped by oligarchs and billionaires—and the emerging consciousness that calls for a new approach, one rooted in love, heart co
Guest: Rollin McCraty, PhD What if the key to global harmony lies in the unseen energetic connection between our own heart and mind and the hearts and minds of others? Could this connection, when understood, help to lift humanity and facilitate a more compassionate, caring, and unified field for all people and the planet? New research is indicating that love is the underlying energetic connection that can heal humanity’s separation. In this episode, Rollin McCraty, HeartMath Institute director of research, and Deborah Rozman dive into the science of our interconnectivity and how this connectio
Guest: Jack Canfield In a world desperate for people to learn to get along together, leaders and companies have a key role to play to bring more heart into the workplace. Our guest, Jack Canfield, the visionary co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul® series and bestselling author of The Success Principles™, The Power of Focus, and The Key to Living the Law of Attraction, talks with our host, Deborah Rozman, about why it’s critical for leaders to become a positive force for heart. The “us versus them” mentality of traditional corporate culture is no longer viable. Leaders must do more than
Guest: Dr. Jorina Elbers Are you feeling overwhelmed by the constant barrage of distressing news? You’re not alone. In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Jorina Elbers, Director of the Trauma Recovery Project at the HeartMath Institute, sheds light on the hidden impact of secondary trauma — a crucial issue affecting many of us. Secondary trauma occurs when we overload from exposure to traumatic events through graphic news, social media, and other people’s personal stories. Many of us are deeply impacted by trauma inputs every time we open our smartphones. The stress can take a toll, creating brain
Guest: Kute Blackson In this episode, we explore the concept of surrender, and our guest, Kute Blackson, talks about the magic of true surrender to your own highest self. He passionately debunks myths about surrender, that it’s a sign of weakness or passivity. Instead, he reveals it as a powerful act of courage that can lead to extraordinary personal growth and fulfillment. Kute is a celebrated transformational teacher and author of The Magic of Surrender: Finding the Courage to Let Go. He says that true surrender, as articulated by many sages, is not about surrendering to someone else or some
Guest: Justine Grosso, Ph.D. In this enlightening episode, we welcome Dr. Justine Grosso, a licensed psychologist and trauma expert who challenges the outdated notion that self-love is selfish or narcissistic. Dr. Grosso, known for her impactful work through her practice and popular Instagram page, @heydrjustine, joins our host, Deborah Rozman, to explore the crucial role of self-love in personal happiness and our capacity to love others. Dr. Grosso and Deborah delve into the concept of developing a love language as it applies to our relationship with ourselves. They offer insights on breaking
