Meet your vagus nerve

Have you heard the buzz about the vagus nerve? Maybe you have, maybe you haven’t but just know this…your vagus nerve has a WHOLE lot to do with your health and wellness. 

This often overlooked nerve is responsible for regulating our physical and emotional well-being, making it a key player in our ability to thrive. By understanding how the vagus nerve works, we can tap into its potential to improve various aspects of our mind and body.

In this podcast episode, we delve deep into the world of the vagus nerve and explore its functions, connections, and ways to optimize its performance. 

Here is what was covered in this episode: 

• The importance of the vagus nerve and what the heck polyvagal theory is.

• The anatomy and function of the vagus nerve, describing its extensive reach in the body.

• The impact of the vagus nerve on physical and emotional health.

• The concept of fight, flight, and freeze responses which are regulated by the vagus nerve!

• The benefits of having a "toned" vagus nerve for managing stress and achieving emotional and physical well-being.

• Practical tips for toning the vagus nerve, including cold water therapy, exercise, mindfulness, nature exposure, relationships, prayer, and other wellness activities.

Helpful Links: 

https://www.webmd.com/brain/vagus-nerve-what-to-know

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0149763422002007