S2Ep31: The Science of Stress| Tools, Insights, and the Groundbreaking Apollo Neuro with Dr. Dave Rabin

Jan 29

**Dr. David Rabin, MD, PhD**—a neuroscientist, board-certified psychiatrist, and health-tech entrepreneur a neuroscientist and psychiatrist, joins us to discuss stress, trauma, and the impact on our nervous system.

Learn why our modern approach to stress is falling short and how Dr. Rabin’s groundbreaking **Apollo Neuro** wearable is changing the way we manage stress and mental health. Learn about the newest innovations including how Dr. Dave is helping to make this technology accessible to everyone.

In this conversation, Dr. Dave Rabin discusses the importance of feeling good and how it relates to health and wellness. He explores the intersection of neuroscience, psychiatry, and entrepreneurship, emphasizing the need for innovative solutions in mental health. The discussion delves into the impact of stress on individuals and the significance of support systems in managing stress. Dr. Rabin explains the nervous system's role in stress response and introduces Apollo Neuro, a wearable device designed to help manage stress through soothing vibrations. He highlights the scientific research behind Apollo Neuro and shares future developments aimed at making the technology more accessible to everyone.

Takeaways

-Everyone deserves the right to feel good.

-Pleasure and feeling good are critical for health.

-Modern medicine is recognizing the importance of feeling good.

-Stress can be an opportunity for growth.

-Support systems are crucial in managing stress.

-The nervous system has two main responses: fight or flight and rest and digest.

-Overstimulation from technology contributes to stress.

-Apollo Neuro provides a passive solution for stress management.

-The device works by enhancing vagus nerve activity.

-Future developments aim to make Apollo Neuro more accessible.

00:00 The Importance of Pleasure in Healing