Smarter Not Harder podcast: Parasympathetic Nervous System

Thomas DeLauer | Elite Athletes Do This One Thing Between Sets (Most People Don’t)
Jul 09, 2025
In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, renowned health and performance educator Thomas DeLauer joins Dr. Scott Sherr to unpack the often-overlooked science of parasympathetic activation. From breathwork to posture, lactate to mindset, they reveal why top-tier athletes downshift between sets — and how everyday gym-goers can unlock greater performance, recovery, and longevity with a smarter nervous system approach.

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