Kimberly Snyder: Heart-Brain Connection, HRV, Cacao Benefits & The Power of Heart-Aligned Meditation

In this inspiring episode of The Art of Being Well, I sit down with Kimberly Snyder, a bestselling author and holistic wellness expert known for her deep understanding of the mind-body connection. We dive into the therapeutic properties of cacao, the essential benefits of bees and honey, and the unique connection between the heart and brain, as detailed in Kimberly’s latest book. We also discuss heart rate variability (HRV), the heart’s electromagnetic frequency, and how heart-aligned meditation can elevate your wellness journey. This episode is filled with practical wisdom to help you live more holistically and with greater mindfulness. Tune in for expert insights that will inspire you to embrace a more balanced, heart-centered life.

Kimberly Snyder is a multiple-time New York Times bestselling author, spiritual and meditation teacher, international speaker, nutritionist, and holistic wellness expert. She has authored seven books (one more to be published in September 2024), which have been translated into several dozen languages, including Radical Beauty, which she co-authored with Deepak Chopra, and You Are More Than You Think You Are: Practical Enlightenment for Everyday Life (Jan 2023). 

She is also the founder of Solluna®, a holistic lifestyle brand that offers supplements, wellness products, the HeartAlign SystemTM meditations and tools, and digital wellness courses. She hosts the top-rated Feel Good Podcast with Kimberly Snyder on the Podcast One Network (with over 24 million total downloads). Her social stats include Instagram (364K) and Facebook (410k).

She has worked with dozens of top celebrities to feel their best, including Drew Barrymore, Reese Witherspoon, Kerry Washington, and Channing Tatum. She is regularly featured by numerous national media outlets, including Good Morning America, The Today Show, The New York Times, Ellen, Vogue, and The Wall Street Journal. Kimberly resides in Los Angeles and Hawaii with her husband and children.

A few of my favorite things we cover in this episode: 

• The therapeutic benefits of cacao
• The importance of bees and honey, and the environmental threats they face
• The story behind Kimberly’s new book and the connection between the heart and brain
• The five stages of the heart outlined in The Holy Science
• Understanding HRV (heart rate variability)
• The electromagnetic frequency of the heart
• Examples of heart-aligned meditation techniques

Links to things we talked about in this episode: 

• Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 and 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/WILLCOLE.
• Text ABW to 64000 for 20% off all IQBAR products.
• Go to timelinenutrition.com/WILLCOLE and use code WILLCOLE to get 10% off your order of Mitopure.
• Head to biosil.beauty and get 30% off your first order with code DRWILLCOLE.
• Go to zbiotics.com/WILLCOLE to get 15% off your first order when you use WILLCOLE at checkout.

Happy listening and we hope you learned a little bit more on the art of being well!

If you like what you hear, please rate and review the podcast, hit subscribe and pass it along to a friend.

In Health,

Dr. Will Cole