Stress isn’t just in your head; your body keeps score. Justin Roethlingshoefer explains how heart rate variability (HRV) reveals whether your body feels safe enough to heal, and why understanding this single metric can unlock lasting energy, better sleep, and complete ownership of your health.

After facing a life-threatening diagnosis and years of being told he was “fine,” Justin turned to data to find what every doctor missed. His journey from a teenage hockey player battling anorexia to coaching elite NHL and NCAA athletes led him to build Own It, a health optimization ecosystem helping people shift from reactive healthcare to proactive health ownership.

In this conversation, Justin shares how HRV acts as the “language of your body,” what it really tells you about stress, and how data-driven personal rhythms create genuine vitality.

He also opens up about the spiritual and emotional layers of performance, why self-awareness outperforms willpower, and how purpose and physiology intertwine to build the foundation for longevity and impact.

"Your body doesn’t know the difference between mental, physical, spiritual, or emotional stress. All it knows is it has to keep you alive." - Justin Roethlingshoefer

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Mentioned in the Episode:

Justin’s book, The Power of Ownership: https://a.co/d/gEOgMUt

About Justin Roethlingshoefer:

Justin Roethlingshoefer is the founder of Own It, an elite health and performance coaching ecosystem integrating data, faith, and science to help leaders and athletes optimize energy, focus, and recovery. With over 20 years of experience working with the NHL, NCAA, and Fortune 500 executives, he is also a USA Today bestselling author of The Power of Ownership and a sought-after speaker on human performance and self-leadership. Through his work, Justin bridges physiology, psychology, and spirituality, showing that health isn’t about chasing hacks, but aligning purpose with the body’s design.

Connect with Justin Roethlingshoefer:

- Website: https://www.ownitcoaching.com 

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinroeth 

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