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043: Saving Babies, Healing Parents: NICU Doc’s Wellness Playbook

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🚀 Neonatologist Reveals Powerful Wellness Hacks for Parents & Peak Health | Superhuman Blueprint Podcast


In this must-watch episode of The Superhuman Blueprint Podcast, host Drew Griesel from Primal Wellness Coaching sits down with Dr. Edgar Reynoso Vanderhorst, a pediatric neonatologist at a top children’s hospital in Chicago 🏥. They dive deep into NICU care, premature baby health, and the crucial role of parents in early childhood development 👶.


Dr. Vanderhorst shares his holistic wellness approach, blending biohacking, breathwork, cold plunges, stress adaptation, and mindfulness techniques to optimize mental health, physical resilience, and parental well-being 💪🧠. He reveals insights from his book, Wellness: Optimizing Yourself, and explains how to integrate healthy habits, self-love, gratitude, and stress management into daily life for peak performance.


🔥 Topics Covered: 

✅ How NICU doctors help both babies & parents 

Biohacking & longevity secrets for everyday wellness 

✅ The power of breathwork, cold exposure, and stress resilience 

✅ How to create a healthy mindset & inspire wellness in others 

✅ Why self-care is essential for parenting success


If you're a parent, biohacker, or someone looking to improve your mental and physical health, this episode is packed with science-backed wellness tips you won’t want to miss! 🚀


💡 Like, Comment & Subscribe for more expert insights on health optimization, fitness, parenting wellness, and longevity hacks! 👍



Show notes


01:53 Meet Dr. Edgar Reynoso Vanderhorst

03:06 Life in Chicago vs. California

07:15 Discussing Dr. Vanderhorst's Book

09:29 Understanding Neonatology

10:58 Building Trust with Parents

17:01 The Importance of Wellness

19:48 The Role of Parents in Child Development

25:28 Implementing Wellness Practices

34:34 The Vanderhorst Breathwork Technique

36:20 Understanding Vagal Nerve Stimulation

37:02 Cold Plunge and Breath Work

42:14 The Power of Self-Love

53:29 Gratitude and Its Impact on Wellness

01:01:18 Incorporating Wellness Practices

01:05:55 The Journey of Wellness

01:09:35 Spreading Wellness Knowledge

01:14:46 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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