#81. HRV, stress, recovery & the invisible load: What the numbers are really telling us with Sophia Hodges

<p><br></p><p>Your body has been tracking your stress levels for years. The question is whether you&#39;ve been listening.</p><p>Because maybe your body has been signalling something for months, and just by adding data you can take a closer look?</p><p>This episode explores the science behind heart rate variability, what it really means to recover (and it&#39;s not necessarily the same as resting), and why midlife women in particular are carrying a stress load that&#39;s rarely made visible. </p><p>Sophia Hodges brings together HRV tracking, nervous system health, and the kind of honest, practical conversation about energy management that&#39;s needed by many.</p><p><br></p><p></p><p>To find out more about today&#39;s guest and for the full show notes, visit:⁠<a href="https://reclaimmovement.co.uk/podcast"><u>The Make Movement Matter Podcast⁠</u></a></p><p>If you enjoy this podcast, please press <strong>Follow</strong> and <strong>Rate </strong>and <strong>Review</strong>.  To support the show and help me to keep making the podcast, please contribute by ⁠<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/wendyreclaimmovement"><u>Buying Me a Coffee...or Tea!</u></a> </p><p>Connect with your host, Wendy, founder of Reclaim Movement, on:⁠<a href="https://www.instagram.com/"><u>Instagram</u></a>⁠ | ⁠<a href="https://www.youtube.com/"><u>YouTube</u></a>⁠ | ⁠<a href="https://reclaimmovement.co.uk"><u>Website</u></a>⁠</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Sign up for my free weekly newsletter, ‘Everyday Moves’ -  <a href="https://www.reclaimmovement.co.uk/newsletter/"><u>https://www.reclaimmovement.co.uk/newsletter/</u></a><br></p><p><br></p>