Heart of Humanity
Waterloo, ON • April 27, 2025
Created live at the TEDx Centreville Chicopee Youth Event by RADD ARTist Katie Lorraine. Generously sponsored by Diana Bereas of Engel & Völkers.
About the Painting
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The Conversation
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Acknowledging The University of Waterloo
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Foundational Tools
Heart Coherence & the LaSeRR Protocol
What is Heart Coherence?
Heart coherence is a physiologic state where the heart, mind, and emotions are in cooperative alignment. In this state, people commonly report clearer thinking, steadier emotions, and an easier sense of connection with others. Research over several decades suggests coherence can be trained and measured using heart-rhythm patterns.
Why it matters: Coherent states help us access a more balanced and optimized mode of being — supporting clearer thinking, steadier emotions, and greater resilience under stress. When our heart and mind are in sync, we’re better able to focus, learn, and perform effectively, while also feeling more calm and connected to others. In this way, coherence helps us process meaning, integrate insight, and respond to challenges with greater compassion and creativity — essential qualities for thriving both personally and collectively.
The LaSeRR Protocol
- Lock-On — place attention gently on the heart area; soften the breath (a little slower & deeper than usual).
- Synchronize — imagine the breath moving in and out of the heart; extend inhales/exhales evenly (e.g., ~5 seconds each).
- Radiate — evoke a renewing feeling (gratitude, care, compassion) and let it spread from the heart.
- Receive — pause and notice: what’s calmer, clearer, or possible now?
Practice with Us (Daily, Live)
Join Dr. Mitch and the NGH community for free, live online sessions. Build a consistent practice and contribute to our global impact challenge.
Join the Movement
Be part of GlobalHeartSync.org — log your practices, earn points, and help unlock sponsorships to mental health initiatives.
About Dr. Mitch Abrams
Dr. Mitch Abrams is a radiologist, educator, and founder of NexGenHealth Ltd. and the NexGenHealth Foundation. Having served as a physician, department chief, and patient, he brings a unique perspective to the future of healthcare. His work focuses on teaching heart coherence practices, fostering compassion in healthcare systems, and helping individuals and organizations thrive.
At the heart of NexGenHealth’s mission is the belief that when we cultivate coherence within ourselves, we build stronger communities — and contribute to the healing of the planet.
Ready to add your heartbeat?
Join the movement, track your coherence, and help fund resilience programs for youth.
Join Global Heart SyncAcknowledgments:
We'd like to thank an incredible young woman, Diya Rathee — Organizer and TEDx Licensee — and her student-led team for putting together such a professional event for youth by youth.
