Podcasts about Vagus nerve

After a hard day, let this guided practice help you slow down, release tension, and prepare your mind and body for restful sleep, while supporting the vagus nerve and calming the nervous system. If your mind is still racing, your body feels tense, or you're having trouble settling down, allow yourself this quiet time to breathe, relax, and let the day go—you've done enough today and deserve to rest and take a nightly holiday. It's time to dream away.Original Script, Narration, Calm Music, Video, Production, and Sound Design by Michelle Hotaling, Dreamaway Visions LLC 2026 All Rights Reserved✨YOUTUBE:

Why do some kids have severe vaccine reactions while others don't? Dr. Tony Ebel explores the “Perfect Storm” of factors that may contribute to nervous system vulnerability, from pregnancy and birth stress to subluxation, sympathetic dominance, and reduced reserve capacity.He explains why a child's nervous system, adaptability, and resilience matter, what may be happening underneath the surface before an adverse reaction, and how tools like INSiGHT Scans and HRV can provide insight into nervous system function. Most importantly, this episode is about understanding the whole child—not assuming every child will respond the same way.-----Links & Resources:Learn more about the INSiGHT Scans HERE.Why do some kids react to vaccines and others don't? Read the full article-----Key Moments:04:00 The real question nobody in the vaccine debate is asking 08:00 Perfect Storm case histories: fertility, pregnancy, and mom's nervous system 13:00 Why high stress pregnancies show up in 60 to 80% of adverse reaction cases 24:00 Birth trauma, the brainstem, and the Vagus Nerve connection 33:00 What reserve capacity, adaptability, and resilience really mean 42:00 How to measure and track your child's nervous system health 47:00 Oliver's story and why Neuro-Tonal Adjustments repair the nervous system-- Follow us on Socials: Instagram: @pxdocsFacebook: Dr. Tony Ebel & The PX Docs NetworkYoutube: The PX DocsFor more information, visit PXDocs.com to read informative articles about the power of Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care.Find a PX Doc Office near me: PX DOCS DirectoryTo watch Dr. Tony's 30 min Perfect Storm Webinar: Click Here

SYNOPSIS:What if the autonomic nervous system is more than a mechanism to regulate – and part of the extraordinary way our bodies are in relationship with one another?In this expansive conversation, dance/movement therapist, human rights psychotherapist and author Dr. Amber Elizabeth Gray joins Ali Mezey to explore the autonomic nervous system through the lenses of Polyvagal Theory, movement, trauma, relationship and the lived intelligence of the body. Drawing on nearly three decades of work with survivors of torture, war and human rights abuses – as well as her long collaboration and exchange of ideas with Stephen Porges – Amber takes the conversation beyond simplified notions of sympathetic “bad,” parasympathetic “good,” and regulation as the goal. Instead, she invites listeners into a nervous system that protects, mobilizes, settles, connects, plays, dances, loves – and continually responds to the bodies and world around it. Ali and Amber explore the vagus nerve and the promises and controversies of Polyvagal Theory; why “safety” isn't equally available to every body; the danger of privileging particular nervous-system states; and what changes when survival responses are understood not as failures, but as expressions of an organism doing its best to remain whole. Amber also shares how movement became central to her work with profoundly traumatized people, and how her own embodied inquiry has led her toward a practice of restoration, reclamation and resistance. Along the way, the conversation wanders – as bodies do – through whales and dolphins, evolution, intuition, pattern recognition, the natural world, and the possibility that our nervous systems may be far less individual than we imagine. Ultimately, this is a conversation about relationship: within our bodies, between bodies, and between ourselves and the larger living world. What becomes possible when we stop trying simply to “regulate” the nervous system and begin listening to the complexity, creativity and intelligence of what it is already doing?To subscribe now, click hereTo be an angel to the podcast, click here To read more about the podcast, click here FOR MORE ALI MEZEY:Website: https://www.alimezey.comPersonal Geometry® and the Magic of Mat Work Course information:FREE Guided Body Mapping Taster: Heart/Sexuality SplitFive-films series (made by Ali Mezey) on renowned Family Constellation Facilitator, Stephan Hausner's work with transgenerational influences on illnessFOR MORE DR AMBER ELIZABETH GRAY: BIO: Dr. Amber Elizabeth Gray is an award-winning dance movement therapist, human rights psychotherapist, and Continuum teacher. She has worked for 29 years with survivors of human rights abuses, war, torture, natural disasters,  and historical and intergenerational trauma. Equally artist, advocate, author, educator, poet, mystic and therapist, she, her clients, Ancestors and mentors co-create, ongoing, survivor- & Spirit-centered, Polyvagal-informed approaches to DMT for trauma and resilience  that are holistic and emergent. A lover of all things wild, Amber regularly facilitates eco-somatic and movement retreats for survivors  and caregivers. She brings her RightToEmbody human rights and  BodyOfChange planetary rights work to survivors, therapists, educators, change agents and advocates worldwide.  Her book, Polyvagal-Informed Restorative Movement Psychotherapy: Roots, Rhythm, and Reciprocity will be released August 11, 2026.CLAIM YOUR DISCOUNTED COPY HERE AMBER SOCIALS:Website: | https://ambergray.com/Facebook: | Amber Elizabeth Gray YouTube: | Amber Gray@ambergray127LinkedIn: | Dr. Amber Elizabeth L. GrayInstagram: | Restorativeresources PREVIOUS TBBP EPISODES WITH AMBER:Trauma and the Body with Amber Gray: Regulation, Restoration, & The Patience of Whales...REPRISEDTrauma Healing, Somatic Psychology, and Human Rights Advocacy: LIVE AUDIENCE Q&A RECORDING W/ AMBER GRAYEarth Body Meditation: Rooting into Beloved Ground w/ AMBER GRAYDEFINITIONS, RESOURCES & INSPIRATION:Nervous System & Polyvagal TheoryAutonomic nervous system (ANS): The part of the nervous system that largely regulates involuntary bodily functions – including heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, breathing patterns, temperature regulation and sexual arousal. It continually responds to conditions inside and outside the body, helping us mobilize, rest, protect ourselves, connect and adapt.Somatic nervous system: The part of the peripheral nervous system primarily involved in voluntary movement and in carrying sensory information between the body and central nervous system. It allows us to consciously move skeletal muscles and perceive sensations such as touch, pressure, temperature, pain and body position.Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems: Two major divisions of the autonomic nervous system that work together to continually adjust bodily functions. The sympathetic nervous system is often associated with mobilization and action, while the parasympathetic is often associated with rest, digestion and restoration. These are not simple opposites or “on/off” systems; both participate dynamically in healthy functioning, movement, relationship and responses to our environment.Ventral vagal: Within Polyvagal Theory, a term for vagal pathways associated with the nucleus ambiguus in the brainstem and with social engagement, connection, physiological flexibility and the capacity to remain engaged with others in conditions of relative safety.Dorsal vagal: Within Polyvagal Theory, a term for vagal pathways associated with the dorsal motor nucleus of the vagus in the brainstem. The theory associates these pathways wit...

In this episode, Dr. Jockers explores the role of the vagus nerve and why improving vagal tone can support digestion, stress regulation, sleep, and overall healing. You'll learn how this important nerve connects your brain, gut, heart, and other systems throughout the body.   Discover how poor vagal tone can impact your ability to adapt to stress, why the body can become stuck in fight-or-flight or freeze states, and the signs that your nervous system may need more support.   Learn simple strategies to activate and strengthen your vagus nerve, including breathing techniques, humming, light exposure, sleep optimization, and key nutrients that help support nervous system recovery.   In This Episode:  00:00 Heart Breath Ratio Test 00:21 Podcast Intro and Vagal Tone Benefits 00:49 Reviews and Health Coaching 03:53 Vagus Nerve Explained 05:54 Polyvagal States and Symptoms 08:53 At Home Vagal Tone Tests 13:26 Root Causes of Poor Tone 14:16 Daily Practices to Boost Tone 16:17 Key Nutrients for Vagus Nerve 16:51 Wrap Up and Share   Discover clinically inspired, clean skincare trusted by over 60,000 women and featured in outlets like Elle and Cosmopolitan. Pureance offers advanced formulas like Cellular Restore Serum with bakuchiol, deep-hydration Tremella Mushroom Serum, Lift & Glow Eye Cream, and Even Glow Serum powered by Kakadu plum. For a limited time, get 35% off your entire order when you shop at Pureance.com and use promo code JOCKERS at checkout.    One supplement I've been really impressed with is Purality Health's Lion's Mane Complex. Lion's Mane is known for its brain-supporting benefits, and Purality Health uses nano-absorption technology to help your body better absorb these important compounds that support NGF production, memory, focus, and overall cognitive health. Right now, they're offering a buy one, get one free deal with a 180-day money-back guarantee. To try it for yourself, go to lionsmanecomplex.com/drj and take advantage of this special offer today.   "When the vagal tone is poor, the nervous system can struggle to adapt to stress."  ~ Dr. Jockers     Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Spotify PodBean TuneIn Radio     Resources: Visit https://pureance.com and get 35% off with code JOCKERS at checkout. Visit lionsmanecomplex.com/drj and take advantage of this special offer today     Connect with Dr. Jockers: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers Website – https://drjockers.com/ If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/ 

Healing your nervous system does not always feel peaceful at first.In this solo episode of Live Like a Girl, Dr. Mindy explains why fatigue, crying, irritability, digestive changes, and even discomfort with stillness can sometimes show up as your nervous system begins moving out of a chronically activated state.She breaks down the relationship between heart rate variability, vagal tone, the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, and why learning to move more easily between stress and recovery may be one of the most important skills you can build for your health.Resources MentionedFREE Nervous System QuestionnaireQualia MagnesiumReset AcademyFind a Fast Like a Girl CoachIn this episode you'll learn:Why increased fatigue may appear when your body finally begins restingWhy crying and irritability can surface during nervous system healingHow your digestion reflects your nervous system stateWhy stillness can feel unsafe when your body is accustomed to constant activationHow 4-7-8 breathing can support the parasympathetic nervous systemWhy nature can be one of the simplest nervous system toolsHow magnesium and sleep routines may helpWhy humming, gargling, and chanting can support vagal toneWhen getting support from a practitioner or community may be helpfulFor more resources related to today's episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep360Connect with Dr. Mindy:Join Reset AcademyWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Dr. Mindy on InstagramSubscribe to Dr. Mindy's newsletterDisclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, fasting routine, or lifestyle.

Get an inside look into what it is like to be a Breathing Deeply Yoga Therapy student in this mentoring session with Breathing Deeply Director and lead teacher, Brandt Passalacqua. Questions covered in this episode cover how to heal Meniere's Disease with yoga therapy and proven techniques to improve vagal nerve tone. Pathway Assessment: https://breathingdeeply.net/quiz?utm_source=youtube BDYT Clinical Method: https://breathingdeeply.net/home--breathing-deeply-yoga-therapy/?utm_source=youtube Timestamps: 00:00 - My client has Meniere's Disease, what can I do to help them? 05:13 - Does sticking your tongue out really improve vagus nerve tone? Yoga therapy is a growing clinical field that helps people work with mental health challenges and chronic health conditions using evidence-informed yoga practices. Breathing Deeply Yoga Therapy School provides professional yoga therapy training programs designed to prepare you to work safely and effectively with real clients. Our graduates are trained to work with: • Mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and trauma • Chronic conditions, including autoimmune diseases • Chronic pain and musculoskeletal conditions • Fatigue, burnout, and complex long-term health challenges Learn about professional yoga therapy training: https://breathingdeeply.com If you're looking for yoga therapy for your own health, explore Breathing Deeply Wellness: Guided programs, practices, and support for mental health, chronic conditions, and long-term wellbeing. https://breathingdeeply.com/wellness

Are you looking to optimize your skin health from the inside out? In this episode of Beauty Bytes, I am joined by Dr. Mark Tager, a physician, integrative aesthetics educator, and co-founder of the Vagal Nerve Society. Dr. Tager has authored 12 books, including Feed Your Skin Right and Integrative Aesthetics, and brings decades of expertise in personalized nutrition and regenerative medicine. We explore the true meaning of integrative aesthetics, noting that 5 to 10% of your blood flow goes to your skin, making internal nutrition the ultimate foundation for beauty.  We dive deep into the gut-skin connection, exploring how the standard American diet glycates your collagen and why maintaining a healthy microbiome with dietary fiber is essential for producing neurotransmitters. Dr. Tager also breaks down the incredible science of the vagus nerve, explaining its role in the body's inflammatory reflex and how tools like 4-7-8 breathing and the Truvaga transcervical device can calm a "wired and tired" nervous system. Finally, we discuss the "wild west" of peptides, the importance of genetic testing for personalized supplementation, and the psychological hardiness required for a long, passionate life.  Guest Information:Dr. Mark Tager is the CEO of ChangeWell and an expert in integrative aesthetics. You can find his books on Amazon or connect with him on LinkedIn and Instagram at @DRMTager. 

Jessica Moroux, owner of Acadiana Hyperbarics in Lafayette, joins Discover Lafayette to discuss mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy, the personal experiences that led her to the field, and her belief in giving the body the conditions it needs to heal and function at its best. A Lafayette native, Jessica earned her nursing degree from UL-Lafayette and began her career at Lafayette General, working on several different floors as she searched for the area of nursing that felt like the right fit. Her professional path eventually moved beyond traditional hospital care and into Rolfing, movement therapy, and integrative wellness. Jessica credits some of that outlook to her mother, whom she describes as an early adopter of ideas that today would fall under the umbrella of integrative wellness. Long before probiotics became commonplace, Jessica remembers her mother sprinkling acidophilus on the family's breakfast and taking an unconventional but thoughtful approach to health. As a nurse, Jessica valued traditional medicine and its importance, but found herself increasingly drawn to prevention and helping people maintain their health before they reached the point of hospitalization. “I really wanted to get more into preventative and optimization of health,” Jessica says. “I really wanted to help people stay out of the hospital and feel their best.” Today, Jessica brings together those different disciplines at Acadiana Hyperbarics. A registered nurse and Certified Rolfer, she has an extensive background helping clients address musculoskeletal and sports injuries and chronic pain. A Back Injury, a Child's Concussion, and a New Direction Jessica's interest in hyperbarics was not initially driven by a business plan. It became personal. In 2019, at age 38, she reached for her youngest daughter at an awkward angle and felt a pop and excruciating pain in her back. Imaging revealed a torn disc and two bulging discs. She saw an orthopedist, underwent physical therapy and worked to rehabilitate the injury, but eventually reached a plateau. “I went back to my doctor and said, there's got to be more.” About a year later, the question of what else might be available became even more urgent when Jessica's four-year-old son suffered a serious concussion. Running on a neighbor's all-purpose court, he forgot a tennis net was up, ran into it and was knocked unconscious. Jessica says he experienced short-term amnesia, headaches, irritability and problems with impulse control after the injury. One moment in particular changed the trajectory of her work. “He came in and he had big fat tears rolling down his face and said, ‘Mom, I don't want to have anger issues.'” Jessica remembers thinking, “Okay, we're gonna fix this.” She began researching brain recovery and became interested in hyperbaric therapy. That research eventually grew into a professional focus, particularly around traumatic brain injuries and concussions. Her son, now 12 at the time of our interview, is doing well. “He is doing phenomenally. He's the most charming, intelligent kiddo.” And because, as Jessica laughingly puts it, he remains “wild, all out,” hyperbarics has remained part of the family's approach to recovery from his various sports injuries, including breaking his ankle twice in one year. What Is Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy? For people familiar with hospital-based hyperbaric chambers, particularly their longtime use for decompression sickness and certain serious wounds, the chamber at Acadiana Hyperbarics looks different. Jessica uses a Vitaeris 320 soft-sided monoplace chamber. According to the clinic, the chamber operates at 1.3 ATA and is 32 inches in diameter and 92 inches long. Acadiana Hyperbarics offers filtered room air as well as an oxygen concentrator option. Jessica describes the experience as similar to the pressure changes you feel on an airplane. During pressurization and depressurization, clients may notice their ears popping or experience sinus pressure. Once the chamber reaches pressure, she says most people largely stop noticing it. Sessions at Acadiana Hyperbarics are offered in 60- and 90-minute increments. Jessica says she screens clients before treatment, asks about their health history and discusses whether the therapy is an appropriate fit for what they hope to accomplish. While people often think hyperbarics is simply about getting a large amount of oxygen, Jessica says pressure is central to the process. Under increased pressure, more oxygen can dissolve into blood plasma, providing an additional route for oxygen delivery beyond oxygen carried by red blood cells. She describes hyperbarics as having several “mechanisms of action,” including angiogenesis, the formation of new blood vessels, as well as effects involving inflammation, collagen, stem cells, mitochondrial function and cellular signaling. For Jessica, the distinction between supporting healing and promising a cure is important. “We are just sending signals and changing some of the physics within the body to let the body do what it does best and to remove some of the barriers.” “Hyperbarics is a fantastic therapy for helping the brains heal and major NFL athletes and teams are now turning to it to help with CTE and concussions.” Why Repetition Matters Jessica explains that some of the effects people experience may be relatively immediate, while tissue repair and other biological processes take time. That is why, depending upon a client's circumstances, hyperbaric therapy may involve a series of sessions rather than a single visit. She also emphasizes the period after a session. Her explanation is that repeated transitions between the higher-oxygen environment associated with treatment and normal atmospheric conditions can stimulate biological responses involved in repair. “If you have multiple exposures, then your body says, okay, this is a real deal. We're going to spend that energy and turn on all those processes.” Jessica's own back injury helped her think about hyperbarics through what she calls “reverse engineering.” She wanted to understand why disc injuries can become chronic and then ask what processes might support healing. Her personal experience with that injury ultimately helped move hyperbarics from something that was “somewhat on my radar” into the focus of a new business. The “Mighty Mitochondria” Our conversation also gets down to the cellular level as Jessica explains mitochondria, the structures within cells responsible for producing ATP, the energy cells use to perform their work. She calls them the “mighty mitochondria.” “For any function within the body, you have to pay for it, right? You have to have a currency. For a car to drive, you've got to have fuel. Same thing with your cells.” That cellular energy is one reason oxygen is so important. Jessica also points to exercise as a way to support mitochondrial function and discusses red and infrared light therapy, another modality offered at Acadiana Hyperbarics. The clinic uses red and infrared light pads that can be placed around targeted areas of the body. Jessica says she likes the flexibility of pads because they can conform around an injured shoulder, back or other area rather than requiring the client to lie on a rigid light bed. Acadiana Hyperbarics describes its low-level light therapy as a complementary modality that can be used alongside hyperbaric sessions. The Vagus Nerve, Stress, and the Need to Recover One of the most relatable parts of our conversation concerns something many of us experience every day: living in a near-constant state of stimulation. Jessica explains the role of the vagus nerve and the balance between the sympathetic “fight or flight” response and the parasympathetic “rest and digest” state. “When you're in fight or flight mode, you're not repairing well,” Jessica says. “Most of us are running around constantly stimulated, answering emails, in traffic, fussing at your kid.” The problem, she says, is that we may never adequately switch into recovery mode. “You can't heal if you're not getting into that mode of recovery.” Supporting the vagus nerve doesn't necessarily require sophisticated technology. Jessica points to simple practices including humming and breathwork as ways people can encourage the body to shift toward a calmer state. Training and Knowing What You're Getting Jessica completed training through the International Hyperbarics Association and is a member of the organization. She says she attends its conference and continuing education programs each year. That training is particularly important to her as hyperbarics and other wellness therapies become more popular. “As the wellness industry is growing and booming and this therapy is catching on, there's a lot of providers who are wanting to throw it in as an afterthought.” Jessica describes the therapy as generally safe when appropriately used, but stresses that providers need to understand screening, protocols and how to apply the therapy appropriately for an individual client. “More than causing further damage, you could just not apply the therapy correctly and the patient may not get what they're looking for when paying for the treatment.” Acadiana Hyperbarics' own guidance also stresses client screening and identifies medical circumstances that require particular attention.. Anyone considering hyperbaric therapy for a medical condition should discuss it with an appropriate healthcare professional. From Hospital Medicine to Wellness Hyperbaric medicine has long been associated with conditions such as decompression sickness, the “bends” experienced by divers who surface too quickly, as well as certain serious wounds and other medical conditions. Those original hospital chambers looked much different from today's soft-sided mild hyperbaric chamber utililzed at Jessica's practice. Our conversation explores the difference between those hospital applications and the wellness-oriented, largely off-label uses Jessica works with today. She is careful to characterize hyperbarics as an adjunct rather than a replacement for appropriate medical treatment. She also acknowledges that timing matters and that not every condition or individual is a good candidate. “For some people, if the injury is too far gone, it may not be a good fit.” That is why her process begins with a conversation rather than simply putting someone into a chamber. Life Beyond the Chamber When she isn't working, Jessica's life revolves around her family, music and travel. She and her husband are both musicians and enjoy Lafayette's local music scene. Jessica has played violin since childhood, thanks to a mother who essentially told her quitting wasn't an option. “My mom started me when I was little and she kind of was like, ‘You're not quitting, so get used to it.'” She performed in orchestra during college and played events, although these days, between running a business and raising three children, performances are more likely to happen at home. “Right now with the business and the kiddos, it's mostly in the living room with the family.” Jessica's journey from nursing to Rolfing and ultimately Acadiana Hyperbarics has been driven by curiosity, personal experience and a desire to help people think about wellness before something is seriously wrong. Her message is not simply about addressing an injury. It is about recovery, maintaining function and giving the body the support it needs while you are still feeling well. Acadiana Hyperbarics is located at 708 E. University Avenue in Lafayette. Learn more about Jessica, mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy, Rolfing and the other services she offers at https://acadianahyperbarics.com/.

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Do this before bed to calm your nervous system, support your vagus nerve, and drift into deep, healing sleep. This gentle vagus nerve reset meditation is designed to help you shift from fight-or-flight into rest-and-digest using slow breathing, soft sighs, self-compassion, and a tender full-body scan. You're invited to arrive exactly as you are—busy-minded, tired, or tender-hearted—and be reminded again and again: you are safe, you are held, you are okay as you are. In this sleep meditation you will: - Use slow, rhythmic breathing and soft sighs to send a message of safety through your whole system - Explore a somatic hug and soothing (or imagined) self-touch to gently tone the vagus nerve - Experience a warm, tender body scan with visualization, from the crown of the head all the way to sleepy toes - Ground into three points of support beneath you and feel fully held and supported - Practice kindness, acceptance, and letting go of attachment and expectations - Rest into healing affirmations such as: - I am safe to rest - My body is heard - My body's natural healing is active now - rest deeply now This practice is ideal as a bedtime meditation, sleep hypnosis style relaxation, or a nervous system reset at the end of a long day. Listen lying down or seated, let the ground meet you where you are, and allow your body to remember how to rest, repair, and heal. If your mind wanders, that's perfectly okay. Thoughts can simply float by—like leaves on a slow stream—as you are gently guided back to your breath, your body, and the steady support beneath you.

Most people believe they need to fix their emotions before they can feel better. Neuroscience suggests something surprisingly simple: naming what you're experiencing can calm your nervous system in seconds. But what if this isn't just a brain-based technique? What if naming your experience is actually one of the deepest acts of self-love you can practice?In this solo episode, Elaine Starling explores the fascinating intersection of neuroscience, spirituality, and nervous system regulation. You'll discover why the words you choose shape your experience, how your voice influences your nervous system, and why creating enough inner safety to truly hear yourself opens the door to greater self-trust, Divine guidance, and authentic abundance.If you've been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, uncertain, or emotionally exhausted, this episode offers practical tools that can help you reconnect with yourself—and remember the wisdom that has always been within you.Topics Covered0:00 Why simply naming your emotions changes your brain8:15 The neuroscience of Affect Labeling and emotional regulation14:00 The surprising connection between self-love and nervous system safety20:30 The Five Powers of Abundance and why Presence always comes first27:00 Why your voice is one of your greatest healing instruments34:00 Prayer, affirmations, humming, and the science of vibration43:30 How priming shapes what you experience every day50:30 The 90-second emotional reset and moving from resistance to curiosity56:00 A simple practice to reconnect with your inner wisdomKey Takeaways

Gut Health, Food Sensitivities, and Functional Medicine: Dr. Kate Davis on Looking for Root Causes In this episode of Conversations with a Chiropractor, Dr. Stephanie Wautier talks with fellow chiropractor and functional medicine doctor Dr. Kate Davis about gut health, food sensitivities, stress, the brain-gut connection, and the search for root causes when symptoms do not have easy answers. Dr. Kate shares her personal health journey with chronic digestive issues, including constipation, bloating, reflux, fatigue, food sensitivities, and her eventual move into functional medicine. Stephanie and Dr. Kate also discuss the vagus nerve, nervous system regulation, breathwork, chiropractic, acupuncture, food quality, processed foods, seed oils, sleep, stress, and why listeners should be cautious about trying detoxes or cleanses without appropriate professional guidance. This conversation includes Dr. Kate's personal experiences and clinical perspective, including discussion of parasite testing, detox protocols, mold, and functional medicine lab work. These topics can be complex and should not be used for self-diagnosis or self-treatment. This episode is educational and is not a substitute for medical care, diagnosis, or individualized treatment. If you are experiencing ongoing digestive symptoms, unexplained weight changes, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, fatigue, or other health concerns, please work with a qualified healthcare professional. Do not begin a parasite cleanse, detox protocol, supplement regimen, or major treatment change based on podcast content alone. Listener Offer Lemongrove Oil: Use code DRSTEPHANIE at checkout for 10% off. https://www.lemongroveoil.com/ In This Episode Dr. Kate's personal gut health journey Constipation, bloating, reflux, and food sensitivities The brain-gut connection and vagus nerve How stress can affect digestion and healing Food quality, organic produce, and whole foods Gluten, dairy, leaky gut, and inflammation Seed oils and processed foods Why detoxes and cleanses should be approached carefully Drainage pathways and functional medicine testing Chiropractic, acupuncture, breathwork, grounding, sunlight, and sleep Dr. Kate's podcast, Unconventional Medicine Learn More About Dr. Kate Davis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkatedavis/ Podcast, Unconventional Medicine: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/unconventional-medicine/id1877186375 Website: https://drkatedavis.com/home YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKateDavis Conversations with a Chiropractor YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@ConversationswithaChiro Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wautierwellness Email: drstephaniewautier@yahoo.com Want to be a guest? Send Stephanie Wautier a message on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/drstephanie Credits Podcast production by Brand|Sound. Start your podcast journey by emailing brandsoundpodcasts@gmail.com. Chapters 00:00 Episode Disclaimer 01:48 Meet Dr. Kate Davis 02:24 Dr. Kate's Personal Gut Health Journey 03:32 The Brain-Gut Connection 05:07 Vagus Nerve, Constipation, and Gut Function 06:55 Gastroparesis and Searching for Answers 08:42 Symptoms Return and Functional Medicine Support 12:14 Childhood Symptoms, Stress, and Food Sensitivities 14:19 Gluten, Dairy, Leaky Gut, and Healing Over Time 17:36 Why Online Cleanses Can Be Risky 19:07 Food Quality, Organic Produce, and Whole Foods 23:56 Seed Oils and Processed Foods 27:44 What It Looks Like to Work With Dr. Kate 30:46 Testing, Drainage Pathways, and Detox Safety 33:36 Stress, Chiropractic, and the Nervous System 35:14 Grounding, Sunlight, Sleep, and Circadian Rhythm 37:30 Breathwork for Stress Regulation 39:32 Dr. Kate's Podcast, Unconventional Medicine 41:51 Brain Function and the Gut Connection 43:42 How to Find Dr. Kate 45:24 Final Thoughts

Are you spending a fortune on complex skincare routines but still struggling with acne, inflammation, or dull skin? In this episode of Beauty Bytes, I am joined by Dr. Felice Chen, a doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), neuroscientist, and the co-founder of the holistic skincare brand Moonbow. Dr. Chen bridges the gap between Eastern and Western philosophies, explaining why you can only truly heal your skin when your nervous system feels calm and safe. We discuss the ancient practice of facial mapping, revealing how breakouts on specific areas of your face—like your chin or between your eyes—directly correspond to internal inflammation in organs like the uterus or liver.  Dr. Chen also shares actionable holistic advice to help modern audiences calm their chronic fight-or-flight responses. We dive into why you should stop drinking ice water, the specific herbal teas that detox the liver and balance the blood, and how you can manually stimulate your vagus nerve at home without acupuncture needles. If you want to stop fighting your body and start healing it from the root cause, this conversation will completely change your approach to wellness and beauty.  Guest Information: Dr. Felice Chen is a Traditional Chinese Medicine doctor and the co-founder of Moonbow. You can explore her holistic skincare line at moonbowskin.com or visit her integrative clinic, Felice Acupuncture, located in Culver City. 

What if the villain isn't high cortisol, but low? Does the idea of relaxing make you cringe? Erin Kinney, ND, is a Naturopathic Doctor who specializes in helping type A patients use cortisol as a currency to generate energy, handle stress, heal, & perform. She is also the author of The Cortisol Cure: The Secret to Resetting Your Stress Response, Boosting Energy & Feeling Better Than Ever. In this episode, she describes two patients with wacked out cortisol (is this YOU?), the relationship of burnout & cortisol, how to understand your HRV, if your fasting & exercise could be making your stress worse, when stress is GOOD, free tips to rebalance your stress hormones & how to find the right doctor to work with you If you liked this episode, you'll also like episode 61: REDUCING STRESS THROUGH BREATHING: HACKS FOR THE NON-HIPPY Guest:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dr-kinney-show/id1547023817 https://a.co/d/06TmZ6hw https://www.thekinneyclinic.com/about-dr-erin-kinney https://www.instagram.com/TheKinneyClinichttps://www.facebook.com/TheKinneyClinic Sponsors: https://www.historicpensacola.org/about-us/  4:20 What your labs should say6:58 The cortisol bank account9:06 The real ideal numbers11:34 Introvert vs extrovert stress14:28 CGM spikes as a clue16:10 What HRV is really telling you23:51 Two muscles: stress and rest25:21 Mold, trauma, and fight or flight27:14 The 90/10 rule31:15 Is burnout just low cortisol?31:51 The top 3 culprits37:29 Meditation and the off switch39:31 The compressed vagus nerve43:30 Why exercise isn't relaxing44:30 Are you overtraining?45:17 Fasting: his vs hers47:22 Alcohol, weed, and your bank account48:57 Free tips you can use today53:24 Finding the right doctorRequest to join my private Facebook Group, MFR Curious Insiders: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BAt3bpwJC/Follow me in all the places:https://www.meredithforreal.com/  https://www.instagram.com/the_curiousintrovert/ meredith@meredithforreal.comhttps://www.youtube.com/meredithforreal https://www.facebook.com/curiousintrovert

Dr Stephen Porges is a neuroscientist & psychologist. Why does your nervous system always feel on edge? When everything feels like a threat, your body may be stuck in survival mode. So what keeps your nervous system on high alert, and how can you finally teach it to feel safe again? Expect to learn why your nervous system is in a state of fight or flight all of the time, what the Polyvagal Theory is and how to attain a calmer state of mind, why dogs calm humans so effectively, what the biggest myth about anxiety is and the role of metabolic support for the nervous system, how the gut, inflammation and chronic stress play in nervous system regulation and much more… Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: ⁠⁠⁠https://chriswillx.com/deals⁠⁠⁠ Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at ⁠⁠https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom⁠⁠ Get a free bottle of D3K2, an AG1 Welcome Kit, and more when you first subscribe at ⁠https://ag1.info/modernwisdom⁠ Get up to $50 off the RP Hypertrophy App at ⁠⁠https://rpstrength.com/modernwisdom⁠⁠ Get 160+ lab tests for just $365 and save an extra $25 at ⁠https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom⁠ Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at ⁠⁠⁠https://chatgpt.com⁠ Timestamps: (0:00) What is Polyvagal Theory? (5:54) Why It's So Important to Focus On How We Feel (12:04) How the Nervous System Adapted Over Time (18:08) Is Safety Our #1 Goal? (19:59) What Feeling “Safe” Really Means (21:28) The Most Powerful Signals of Safety (23:31) Can You Ever Truly Feel Safe? (25:21) Why Safety Feels Different for Everyone (30:05) What Stephen's Work Means to Chris (39:20) What Causes Nervous System Dysregulation? (44:00) Are Humans on the Same Frequency As Animals? (50:49 Don't Hack Your Nervous System, Challenge It (54:05 Does Resonance Breathing Actually Work? (57:15) How Does the Safe and Sound Protocol Work? (59:43) What Your Body Language Reveals About You (01:04:11) The Biggest Myth About Anxiety (01:05:06) What Unlocks Your Full Capacity? (01:10:28) Low vs High Tolerance: Understanding Your Nervous System (01:12:31) How to Build a Sense of Safety (01:16:59) How Important is Metabolic Support? (01:19:49) What Causes Shifts Between Shutdown and Overdrive? (01:23:07) Why Tinnitus Can Signal Nervous System Issues (01:27:21) The Link Between the Vagus Nerve and the Gut (01:29:47) Are Male and Female Nervous Systems Different? (01:34:44) Why We Need More Humility and Compassion (01:41:13) Do Stellate Ganglion Blocks Actually Work? (01:44:50) The Strongest Criticisms of Polyvagal Theory (01:49:54) Can Your Nervous System Be “Too Safe”? Extra Stuff: Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/books⁠ Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: ⁠https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom⁠ Episodes You Might Enjoy: #577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠ #712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠ #700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠ - Get In Touch: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast⁠ Email: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/contact⁠ - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this solo PodcastDX episode, Lita introduces the concept of the vagus nerve and explains why it has become such a focus in wellness, neurology, psychiatry, and online health spaces. She describes the vagus nerve's path from brainstem through neck, chest, and abdomen, highlighting its role in heart rate, breathing patterns, digestion, and the body's stress response, and explains that most people using the term "reset" are really talking about wanting to feel less stuck in a chronic high‑alert or fight‑or‑flight state. ​Lita then breaks down the different things people may mean by "vagus nerve stimulation," from implanted medical devices to non‑invasive transcutaneous stimulation, and to everyday practices like breathing exercises, humming, singing, cold exposure, movement, and meditation. She emphasizes that these are not equivalent, that each has different levels of evidence and risk, and that implanted vagus nerve stimulation has established—but carefully defined—roles in difficult‑to‑control epilepsy, treatment‑resistant depression, and selected cases of rheumatoid arthritis, along with potential side effects such as voice changes, cough, throat discomfort, and surgical risks. ​The episode spends time on transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS), explaining that early research is promising but not definitive for conditions like anxiety, depression, insomnia, migraine, pain, autonomic dysfunction, and inflammatory conditions. Lita cautions against blanket claims about "frequencies" that reset the nervous system, noting that real neuromodulation protocols are highly specific to device parameters, placement, clinical context, and individual variability, and that the autonomic nervous system itself is a dynamic network influenced by sleep, trauma, hormones, pain, illness, medications, and environment. ​Throughout, she offers a practical framework for listeners who are eager for relief but wary of marketing promises, encouraging them to ask concrete questions about device type, studied condition, trial design, sample size, meaningfulness of benefits, side effects, and whether a product is truly a medical treatment or a wellness gadget borrowing medical language. The episode closes by affirming the genuine promise of bioelectronic medicine and vagus‑focused therapies, while reminding listeners that "vagus nerve reset" is a catchy phrase for a complex field—not a diagnosis, not a cure‑all, and never a substitute for careful, shared decision‑making with qualified healthcare professionals.

  Your vagus nerve isn't just your "stress nerve"—it's the communication highway connecting your brain, gut, immune system, metabolism, and mitochondria. In this Rabbit Hole episode, Debbie Potts explains why nutrition is more than calories. Every meal sends signals that influence digestion, inflammation, recovery, hormone balance, and healthy aging. You'll discover: • Why blood sugar stability is the foundation of vagal health • The nutrients that support acetylcholine, mitochondria, and nerve signaling • How protein, omega-3s, minerals, polyphenols, and the gut microbiome work together • Why how you eat is just as important as what you eat • How this fits into the FutureYou Blueprint Method™ for building resilience from the inside out If you're an active adult, endurance athlete, or high performer who feels like you're doing everything right but still isn't getting the results you want, this episode will help you understand why restoring communication—not chasing symptoms—is the first step toward better health, performance, and longevity. Your Future You is being built by the choices you make today. Learn more about coaching, metabolic testing, and educational programs at Debbie Potts Coaching.

Breathwork helps. Cold water helps. But if the inflammation is still active, you are calming a system that is still on fire. This is the practical episode. We cover which tools actually have mechanistic support and why, and the part nobody talks about: why the order you do things in determines whether any of it holds. If this series gave you language for something you have been living but could not explain, the next step is to get clear on your specific picture. The Migraine Breakthrough® Assessment is a complimentary call where we look at what is actually driving your inflammation and map out what needs to happen in what order for your body. And no matter what happens on that call, you are walking away with something.  I will make sure you have a resource that speaks directly to your situation so you leave with real answers. Book Your Migraine Breakthrough® Assessment If this series helped you, send it to someone who needs it. She is out there doing everything right and wondering why nothing is sticking. Make it a migraine free day. Resources: FREE DOWNLOAD: Toxic Migraine Triggers Guide Get the complete guide showing you the hidden inflammatory triggers fueling your migraines, including toxins in your medication, environment, and everyday life. https://dwvirtualguide.com/free-guide Book a Free Migraine Breakthrough® Assessment: Let's assess your unique migraine situation and uncover what's been keeping you stuck. https://pages.debbiewaidlcoach.com/breakthroughcall-social-7269 Connect with Debbie: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DebbieWaidlCoach/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbiewaidl.coach/ Women's Migraine Freedom™ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/womensmigrainefreedom Website: https://pages.debbiewaidlcoach.com/ Email: freedom@debbiewaidl.com Disclaimer: The Migraine Freedom™ Your Way Podcast and information provided by Debbie Waidl and guests is presented solely to provide helpful information, education, and entertainment on the subjects discussed. The use of information or resources mentioned on or linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk and discretion. This podcast is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition. For diagnosis or treatment of any medical problem, consult your own physician. Debbie Waidl and In The Balance Health Coaching, LLC are not responsible for any medical conditions or liable for any damages or negative consequences from any treatment, action, application, or preparation to any person reading or following the information presented on this podcast. References are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement of any websites or other sources.  

It's time for a metabolic reset and a good night's sleep! WAVwatch can help you achieve both along with dozens of other ailments, by simply bringing the body back into balance with one simple tool: sound frequencies. John Bamber is the chief product officer of WAVwatch, a wearable device that emits sound frequencies designed to specifically resonate with biological systems within the body. Brain fog? Fatigue? Both easily addressed. With the newly updated WAVwatch 2.2, you can utilize 1,250 different frequencies to support detox, reduce inflammation, and stimulate the critical vagus nerve. Incredibly, you can even work to reset your circadian rhythm by activating the WAVwatch while you sleep. TAKEAWAYS Use code TINA at checkout for a 15 percent discount on your WAVwatch purchase   The sound frequencies from the WAVwatch go into your body and are absorbed into the skin to help aid the body's natural healing process A good night's sleep is critical in stimulating healing in the body - the WAVwatch helps reset healthy sleep patterns The WAVwatch features frequencies aimed at addressing EMF, mold, glyphosates, vaccines, chronic stress, and overstimulation

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Old fave, new intro! We took a deep dive into our nervous system, with Melissa Romano, who educated us about the vagus nerve. She talked us through how to change the way we process stress and tone our nervous system, so that we can stay better connected, responding appropriately rather than reacting in those moments of stress.Melissa is a holistic therapist who specialises in applied polyvagal theory and integrative somatic therapy. You can find out more about Melissa and her work at reclaiminghealthy.comMelissa set Gwen and Kate an exercise to help them check-in and stay connected to their nervous systems on a regular basis, plus aid digestion!We also reference our breathwork episodes, which you can listen to here:Breathwork Part 1Breathwork Part 2Find out more!For all RUMP info in one place: visit our linkt.reeGet a shout-out:Want a mention on the next RUMPette? Tell us your feedback or what you do to make yourself feel good: rightupmypodcast@gmail.comSupport RUMP: If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe, share with your friends and leave a review. It takes less than 60 seconds and really makes a difference in helping people discover the podcast. Thank you!Join the RUMP Club! Support the team and access exclusive content from as little as £3 p/month at: Right Up My Podcast | PatreonOr, if you'd like to make a one-off donation, you can buy us a virtual coffee from Buy Me a Coffee!Be social with us:Instagram      Facebook     TikTokThank you to our team:Music – Andrew GrimesArtwork – Erica Frances GeorgeSocial Media – Kate BallsRUMPette Voiceover – Dave Jones

You know that sense of mental fragmentation, where thoughts feel scattered and the mind keeps spinning on a loop?  Welcome to Day 3 of our series, The Mental Immune System: Retraining Your Brain's Natural Defenses. Today, we focus our attention on the vital developmental arc of Grounding. When ambient stress builds up, vital energy naturally flies upward into the head, leaving the physical core feeling tightly knotted, raw, and untethered. Tonight, or whenever you hit play, we deploy a high-priority physiological circuit breaker: The 4-6 Grounding Breath.

Have you ever wondered why you're eating healthy, exercising, and taking supplements—but still struggling with inflammation, digestive issues, fatigue, or poor recovery? In this episode, Debbie Potts shares insights from her education with the Vagus Nerve Society and explains why the vagus nerve may be the missing link between your gut, brain, immune system, and healthy aging. Learn how nutritional therapy can improve vagal tone, support the cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway, and build resilience from the inside out. If you're ready to stop chasing symptoms and start building the healthiest version of your future self, this episode is for you. Learn more about The Future You Blueprint™ and personalized coaching: www.debbiepotts.net

In this episode of the Beautifully Broken Podcast, Freddie Kimmel talks with Jon Hacker, co-founder of Zenbud, about the broken incentive structures inside MedTech and academia — from the unnecessary gatekeeping around credentials and funding, to an insurance system that rewards defensibility over efficacy. Jon shares his personal path from an eleven-year-old fascinated by the nervous system to building a company focused on non-invasive, science-backed nervous system technology, and the two explore what it really means to "meet people where they are" instead of demanding a total lifestyle overhaul. The conversation then turns to Zenbud itself: how the device uses ultrasound (not electrical stimulation) to support the vagus nerve, the history and research behind vagus nerve stimulation, early tolerability and reaction-time data, and why Jon is skeptical of HRV as a standalone metric. They close out with a candid look at frictionless, daily-life-compatible wellness tech, Zenbud's 90-day guarantee, and where the product is headed next — including future plans for real-time brain activity feedback. Episode Highlights 00:01 Welcome to the Beautifully Broken Podcast and introduction of Jon Hacker 01:55 What drew Jon into health, wellness, and integrative technology 03:29 Why Jon believes MedTech is broken 06:14 Barriers to innovation in MedTech and academia 09:20 Insurance, reimbursement, and misaligned incentives 12:04 Freddie's perspective on the longevity and health optimization space 14:18 Meeting people where they are and building for real life 20:12 Introduction to Zenbud 23:36 How Zenbud works and why it uses ultrasound 27:00 The history of vagus nerve stimulation 32:58 Early results, tolerability, and reaction time data 36:07 Why HRV is a limited metric 39:50 Passive, frictionless use in daily life 42:43 The 90-day guarantee 49:52 Future vision for Zenbud 52:45 Where to find Zenbud and closing thoughts Get Zenbud: https://zenbud.health/beautifullybroken Use code BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN  Upgrade Your Health LightPathLED: https://lightpathled.pxf.io/c/3438432/2059835/25794 Code: beautifullybroken Silver Biotics Wound Healing Gel: https://bit.ly/3JnxyDD 30% off with Code: BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN MaxGen Labs: https://maxgenlabs.com/BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN CONNECT WITH FREDDIEWork with Me: https://www.beautifullybroken.world/biological-blueprintWebsite and Store: (http://www.beautifullybroken.world) Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/freddie.kimmelYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@beautifullybrokenworld Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Through a gentle, guided solar plexus protocol using our featured Inhale Peace, Exhale Wisdom breath technique, you will learn to instantly lower your center of gravity, drop your cortisol levels, and activate a full parasympathetic reset. Turn off the noise of the world, claim your inner stability, and drift effortlessly into a deep, restorative night of sleep.

What if a single nerve in your ear could shift you out of fight-or-flight in 10 minutes? Jane Ollis explains why your vagus nerve and HRV may be the most overlooked levers for stress, sleep, and longevity. In this episode of Health Longevity Secrets, Robert Lufkin MD sits down with Jane Ollis — founder and CEO of Sona, medical biochemist with a career across NASA, Oxford, and the NHS — to unpack the science of the vagus nerve, heart rate variability (HRV), and the autonomic nervous system. Jane breaks down why HRV is one of the strongest predictors of all-cause mortality, why a tiny patch of "fish gill pipework" in your outer ear is the key to calm, and how Sona's AI-powered closed-loop vagus nerve stimulator personalizes a 10-minute daily protocol to retrain a nervous system stuck in chronic sympathetic overdrive. CHAPTERS: 00:00 — Introduction 01:01 — Meet Jane Ollis: From NASA and Oxford to Vagus Nerve Science 03:05 — Why Chronic Stress Drives Inflammation, Insulin Resistance and Disease 05:07 — Sympathetic vs Parasympathetic: The Two Arms of Your Autonomic Nervous System 08:09 — The Hidden Benefit of Stress (And Why You Still Need Recovery) 11:13 — Cortisol, Adrenaline and How the Stress Response Actually Works 12:14 — Acetylcholine, Repair Mode and the Parasympathetic Switch 14:19 — Symptoms of Autonomic Imbalance and Sympathetic Overdrive 17:22 — Heart Rate Variability: Why It Predicts All-Cause Mortality 20:27 — HRV, Aging, Blood Pressure and the Baroreceptor Connection 23:29 — Anatomy of the Vagus Nerve: The Body's Communication Superhighway 26:33 — Free Vagus Nerve Hacks: Slow Breathing, Humming and Chanting 28:35 — How Vagus Nerve Stimulation Works (Cervical vs Auricular Branch) 30:37 — From Epilepsy to Depression: 30 Years of Implanted VNS Research 32:40 — Inside Sona: The First AI-Powered Closed-Loop Vagus Nerve Stimulator 35:44 — How to Use Sona: 10-Minute Daily Sleep Ritual and Neuroplasticity Stack 38:46 — Sleep Quality, Deep Sleep and Stroke Rehab: What the VNS Evidence Shows 40:49 — The Future: Personalized VNS for Anxiety, PTSD, Long COVID and Metabolic Disease 42:52 — The Biggest Myth About Stress, Recovery and Resilience 45:00 — Final Takeaway: One Small Action to Calm Your Nervous System Today KEY TAKEAWAYS: Higher heart rate variability (HRV) is one of the strongest non-invasive predictors of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality. The parasympathetic nervous system isn't about "switching off" — it switches on repair, digestion, and immune housekeeping via acetylcholine. 80% of vagus nerve fibers carry information from the body to the brain — it's a communication highway, not just an output. The auricular branch of the vagus nerve in the outer ear (cymba conchae) is a 100% afferent vagal pathway. Slow-paced breathing with a long nasal exhale, humming, and chanting are zero-cost vagal activation tools that raise HRV. Closed-loop, AI-personalized vagal stimulation may unlock applications in anxiety, depression, PTSD, long COVID, and metabolic disease. STUDIES & SOURCES: Sammito et al., 2022 — HRV as a predictor of all-cause mortality: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36243195/ Wang et al., 2023 — taVNS in depression meta-analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37230264/ Wu et al., 2018 — taVNS for depression: Frontiers in Psychiatry taVNS for insomnia (PSQI): ⭐ Enjoying the show? Please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts — it takes 30 seconds and helps more people discover the science of health and longevity. Thank you!New episodes every other Tuesday. Subscribe so you don't miss one.Continue this conversation on Substack: https://robertlufkinmd.substack.comLies I Taught In Medical School — Free sample chapter: https://www.robertlufkinmd.com/lies/Web: https://www.robertlufkinmd.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/robertlufkinmdX: https://x.com/robertlufkinmdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertlufkinmd/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@robertlufkinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertlufkinmd/

Send us Fan MailWhat if the secret to recovering from chronic stress was already inside you, just waiting to be unlocked? In this heartfelt episode of the Find Your Peace podcast, host sits down with Dr. Beth Catlin—chiropractor, friend, and fellow chronic illness warrior—to explore the powerful world of heart rate variability (HRV) and the vagus nerve.Beth opens up about her nine-year healing journey, sharing what truly moved the needle, from neurofeedback and vagus nerve stimulation to gut rehab and nervous system regulation. You'll discover why finding peace isn't just nice to have, it's the foundation your body needs to truly heal.Whether you're navigating your own health struggles or simply curious about wearables and recovery, this conversation will leave you feeling hopeful and empowered.Check out Nuropod How's My Nervous System Quiz     I Connect with us at Exalted Health

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What if the music you've been dancing to your whole life has actually been regulating your nervous system? In this episode, we sit down with Hollie May, a UK-based drum and bass DJ, promoter, mentor, radio presenter, and founder of The Inner Ground - to explore the fascinating intersection of bass frequencies, brain science, and human connection. Hollie brings a rare combination of lived experience and practical wisdom to the conversation. She shares her journey from growing up as a self-described misfit in Witney, Oxford, finding refuge in the free party scene, to teaching herself to DJ on a pair of Vestax decks and building a career that now spans music, youth mentorship, and mental health advocacy. Along the way, she unpacks why drum and bass is so uniquely powerful for neurodivergent brains - the predictable patterns, the sub-bass frequencies stimulating the vagus nerve, and the way the music quite literally matches the natural rhythm of certain minds. As Hollie puts it, "The drums - it's one of the oldest human technologies really. And I believe this is almost like a modern-day version of collective effervescence, which is essentially feeling like you're one." The conversation covers a lot of ground - you'll hear Hollie's take on imposter syndrome (she calls hers "John" - the safety police who takes everything too seriously), her practical toolkit for performing late nights sustainably without burning out, and her honest thoughts on the gender imbalance in music lineups that seemed to be improving post-COVID but has since slipped back. She also gets into shadow work and the idea that music gives us a sanctioned space to express the parts of ourselves we're usually told to hide - as she says: "Express or repress, you choose". Hollie is refreshingly direct about the volatility of a music career, the lack of any wellbeing infrastructure in underground music, and why diversifying your income isn't giving up - it's being smart. She also shares how listeners can actually support artists in meaningful ways beyond just streaming (hint: Bandcamp, encouraging messages, and just showing up matter more than you think). Whether you're a DJ, a yoga teacher, a mental health professional, or just someone who's ever felt something shift in your chest when a bassline drops, this episode will give you a new language for what music actually does to us - and why that matters more than ever. Links: The Inner Ground: https://www.skool.com/the-inner-ground-7223/about Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.inner.ground/ SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/sofasoundbristol/sofa-sound-mixing-bowl-46

If your mind feels like it has fifty tabs open and the noise of the world is trapped in your chest, it is time to hit the reset button. In this episode of Calming Anxiety, we move beyond simple relaxation to perform a manual override on your stress response. Join Martin for a dedicated 10-minute anxiety reset designed to transition you from "threat mode" into a sanctuary of calm.This session focuses on practical somatic grounding to help you manage the physical and mental toll of a busy life. By utilizing the 4-2-6 Vagus Nerve rhythm, we send a biological signal of safety to your nervous system, allowing you to release digital fatigue and unburden your shoulders. Whether you are struggling with panic attack symptoms, chronic overwhelm, or morning anxiety, this guided meditation provides a mental sanctuary for total peace of mind.Episode Chapters:00:00 – Intro: Hitting the Reset Button on Overwhelm00:47 – Addressing the Somatic Load & Vagus Nerve Activation01:38 – The 4-2-6 Breathing Technique for Instant Calm02:58 – Visualizing the Summer Sunshine & Digital Fatigue Release03:22 – Creating Your Mental Sanctuary (The Glass Sphere)04:48 – Grounding Affirmations for Mental Clarity08:48 – 3 Daily Caring Tips: Peripheral Gaze & Tech Fasts10:12 – Closing: Sharing the Fold of KindnessAffirmations for GroundingRepeat these internally to anchor yourself to the present moment:"I am the calm center of my own life regardless of the noise outside.""I am safe, I am centered, and I am grounded in this moment.""My thoughts are temporary mental events, not facts that control me.""I release the digital spiral and reclaim my mental clarity.""I am resilient and I have the tools to handle whatever comes my way."3 Daily Caring Tips for OverwhelmIntegrate these micro-respites into your daily routine to maintain your reset:The Peripheral Gaze: If you feel overwhelmed, soften your focus to see the far edges of your vision to shift your brain out of a high-alert state.The 2-Minute Tech Fast: Every few hours, step away from all screens for 120 seconds for a manual override for your attention.Leverage AI for Mental Load: Use AI tools to handle heavy lifting like meal planning or drafting emails to protect your restorative sleep architecture.Support the TribeIf this session helped you find your center, please subscribe and share it with just one person who may be struggling with the noise today. Your shares help us grow this fold of kindness and reach those who need it most. For more tools to combat anxious thoughts, visit the Anxiety Breaker Course at calminganxiety.fm.Take care, smile often, and to your soul be kind.

What if you could calm your nervous system in under 60 seconds… without apps, supplements, or anything but your own breath and body?

In this episode, Dr. Jockers sits down with Dr. Ivonne Boujaoude to explore the hidden connection between gut health and hormonal balance. Discover how constipation and microbiome imbalances can impact estrogen, progesterone, and overall hormone regulation in women.   You'll learn how the gut–hormone axis influences inflammation, metabolism, and digestive comfort, and why regular elimination is key for both energy and hormonal health.   Dr. Boujaoude shares practical strategies for supporting digestion, liver function, and microbiome diversity, helping you take actionable steps toward better hormone balance and overall wellness.   In This Episode:  00:00 Gut Microbes and Estrogen 00:26 Constipation Hormone Masterclass 01:16 Meet Dr Ivonne Boujaoude 06:31 Why Constipation Signals Imbalance 12:07 Hormones Across Life Stages 17:31 Gut Hormone Axis Explained 19:10 Thyroid Constipation Loop 20:17 Estrobolome and Beta Glucuronidase 22:23 Liver Methylation and Estrogen Clearance 27:26 Regularity Foundations That Work 32:23 Transit Time and Daily Rhythm 36:15 Stress Eating and Vagus Nerve 43:03 Personalized Next Steps and Root Causes 46:35 Common Cases in Her Clinic 49:12 Wrap Up and How to Get Help   If you want practical, natural strategies to balance your hormones, heal your gut, boost your energy, and slow aging, don't miss The Dr. Josh Axe Show. Dr. Axe blends ancient wisdom with cutting-edge science and brings on world-class experts for unfiltered conversations you won't hear anywhere else. Transform your health from the inside out and subscribe to The Dr. Josh Axe Show, with new episodes every Monday and Thursday. If you're feeling wired, tired, and depleted, it's time to replenish your electrolytes with Relyte from Redmond. Made with Redmond's Real Salt, this clean formula provides essential electrolytes like sodium, potassium, and magnesium without any sugar or artificial ingredients. Perfect for those under stress, fasting, or living an active lifestyle, Relyte helps restore hydration, improve energy, and support mental clarity. Visit RedmondLife.com/DrJockers and use code JOCKERS for 15% off today!   Take your home workouts to the next level with Tonal, the sleek strength-training system that guides you with real-time coaching cues. It sets optimal weights, adjusts in one-pound increments, and offers expert-led workouts from strength to yoga. Get $200 off your purchase using promo code DRJOCKERS at tonal.com and transform your fitness routine from home. Discover what's really happening in your gut with Tiny Health's at-home gut test. Using advanced metagenomic sequencing, it analyzes your full gut ecosystem, identifies inflammation or imbalances, and provides a personalized action plan based on your results. Claim $50 off your first kit with code DRJOCKERS at tinyhealth.com/drjockers and start optimizing your digestion and hormone balance today.   "Hormone balance is not just how much estrogen you make. It's also how well the body packages, processes, and gets rid of it."   Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Spotify PodBean  TuneIn Radio   Resources:  Visit RedmondLife.com/DrJockers and use code JOCKERS for 15% off today Get $200 off your purchase using promo code DRJOCKERS at tonal.com Claim $50 off your first kit with code DRJOCKERS at tinyhealth.com/drjockers     Connect with Dr. Ivonne Boujaoude: Email - drivonne@drjockers.com     Connect with Dr. Jockers: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/ Facebook – https:/www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers Website – https://drjockers.com/   If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/

Discover how the vagus nerve, gut health, and brain function work together to calm stress, support healing, and bring your body back into peace. Breaking Mental Strongholds & Healing Neurological Conditions Conference Registration: https://training.kathydegrawministries.org/collections/conferences  Mind Battles - Root Out Mental Triggers and Release Peace available at: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/product/mind-battles-pre-order-available-january-2023/ or Amazon https://a.co/d/18blHkV Purchase Anointing Oil with a prayer cloth that Kathy has personally mixed and prayed over on Kathy's Website or Amazon. Order anointing oil by Kathy on Amazon look for her brand here https://amzn.to/3PC6l3R or Kathy DeGraw Ministries https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/product-category/oils/  Heal the Mind Mentorship at no cost! Personal coaching, and mentorship to get you healed and learn how to get others healed. https://training.kathydegrawministries.org/courses/HealTheMind  Noah Blake Neurological Foundation Give Today: Website: kathydegrawministries.org (check the Noah Blake box) Cash App: $KathyDeGrawMinistry Please place "Noah" in the memo line. Venmo: KD-Ministries Please place "Noah" in the memo line. PayPal: paypal.me/KDeGrawMinistries Please place "Noah" in the memo line. Checks may be made payable to: Noah Blake Foundation c/o Kathy DeGraw Ministries PO Box 65 Grandville, MI 49468 In this powerful Healing the Mind and Brain teaching, Kathy DeGraw shares how God designed the body to respond to peace, breath, rest, and regulation through the vagus nerve and the gut-brain connection. You will learn how stress, shallow breathing, brain fog, digestion, and emotional heaviness can be connected to your nervous system and why taking care of your brain is just as important as taking care of your heart, lungs, and physical body. Kathy teaches how vagus nerve breathing can help shift the body out of stress mode and into rest, repair, clearer thinking, and deeper peace. She also explains how intentional breathing can prepare your heart for prayer, worship, Bible study, and receiving from the Holy Spirit. This episode will help you understand the spiritual and physical connection between your mind, brain, body, and gut health without overcomplicating it. You will also hear encouragement to pay attention to what you eat, how your body responds, and how your gut can affect your mood, emotions, and mental clarity. If you have battled brain fog, stress, gut issues, emotional heaviness, or mental fatigue, this teaching will help you take practical steps toward peace, healing, and nervous system regulation. #VagusNerve #GutBrainConnection #BrainHealth #NervousSystemHealing #MentalStrongholds **Connect with Us** - Website: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kathydegraw/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathydegraw/  Podcast - Subscribe to our YouTube channel and listen to Kathy's Podcast called Prophetic Spiritual Warfare, or on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/3mYPPkP28xqcTzdeoucJZu or Apple podcasts at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prophetic-spiritual-warfare/id1474710499 **Recommended Resources:** - Receive a free prayer pdf on The Power of your Words at https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/declarations-download/ - Receive a free prayer pdf on Anointing Oil at https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/anointingoil/ - Kathy's training, mentoring and e-courses on Spiritual Warfare, Deliverance and the Prophetic: https://training.kathydegrawministries.org/ - Healed At Last ~ Overcome Sickness and Receive your Physical Healing: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/healed-at-last/ - Mind Battles – Root Out Mental Triggers to Release Peace!: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/product/mind-battles-pre-order-available-january-2023/ -Kathy has several books available on Amazon or kathydegrawministries.org **Support Kathy DeGraw Ministries:** - Give a one-time love offering or consider partnering with us for $15, $35, $75 or any amount! Every dollar helps us help others! - Website: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/donate/ - CashApp $KathyDeGrawMinistry - Venmo @KD-Ministries - Paypal.me/KDeGrawMinistries or donate to email admin@degrawministries.org - Mail a check to: Kathy DeGraw Ministries ~ PO Box 65 ~ Grandville MI 49468  

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's EpisodeI made up a breathing technique involving a clock face. Yes, really. And it works. That's just one of 10 tools in this week's episode on mindful breathing for stress — perfect timing if your nervous system has felt a little extra "on" lately.In this episode of the Common Sense series, I tackle a topic that's simple, free, and easy to overlook: breathing. A coaching client's request sparked this deep dive into how intentional breathing can help regulate stress — especially as cortisol and stress resilience shift during perimenopause and menopause.In this episode:Why stress resilience changes in perimenopause/menopauseThe sympathetic vs. parasympathetic nervous system, explained simplyWhy a longer exhale than inhale is the strongest signal of safety to your bodyThe vagus nerve's role in calming your systemA simple 4-minute daily practice I love to useEpisode LinksThe underlying reasons you are chronically exhausted (Hint: all roads lead to gut health) with Halley BrookeMeditation Myths Busted: A Guide to Everyday Mindfulness with Ann SwansonExhausted, Overwhelmed, and Over 40? Here's Why Your Body's Stress Response Has Changed with Marcyline BaileySleep Better in Midlife: 16 Common Sense Tips That Actually WorkRewrite your Food Story to change the way you eat, think and live with Elise Museles3am Insomnia: When Hormones Hijack Your Sleep in Midlife with Kathleen SaucierMelt Vagus Nerve YouTube VideoProducts Discussed (Amazon Aff)Melt Soft Body Foam RollerMeditation for the Real World by Ann SwansonBreath as Prayer by Jennifer TuckerMy latest recommended ways to nourish and move your body, mind and spirit: Nourished Notes Bi-Weekly Newsletter30+ Non-Gym Ways to Improve Your Health (free download)Connect with Amy: GracedHealth.com Instagram: @GracedHealthYouTube: @AmyConnell

Hi.This is a 1 hour ocean sound bath for vagus nerve relaxation, made with steady ocean sounds and a gentle melodic track for deep rest, meditation, sleep, breathwork, and nervous system calming.The idea here is simple.Slow sound.Slow breath.Less effort.The vagus nerve is part of the communication system between the brain and the body, and it plays an important role in the processes connected to rest, digestion, recovery, and coming down after stress.This sound bath is not a medical treatment, and it is not making any huge promise.It is simply an hour of ocean ambience, soft music, and space to breathe more slowly.Try listening while lying down or sitting somewhere supported.Let your shoulders drop.Relax your jaw.Place one hand on your stomach if that feels comfortable, and let the breath move lower into the belly.A slightly longer exhale may help the body settle. You can try breathing in for four counts and out for six, then return to a natural rhythm whenever you are ready.Use this for meditation, sleep, emotional decompression, stress relief, prayer, journaling, or those moments when your body seems to have forgotten that it is allowed to rest.Best with headphones or a speaker at a low, comfortable volume.For more sound baths, meditations, ocean sounds, rain audio, and strange spiritual thoughts:Website: https://www.idiotmystic.comDiscord: https://discord.gg/dXKjhZrZmMInstagram: @idiotmysticTikTok: @idiotmysticYouTube: Idiot MysticFollow Idiot Mystic for more calming audio and weird little places to rest.

Unlock the secret to instant calm and mental clarity with a simple sound technique you can do anywhere. Grandpa Bill reveals how SVS tones and breath work combined can transform your nervous system — no equipment needed. Whether you're battling stress, seeking focus, or exploring energetic healing, this episode shows you how to tap into your own coherence quickly and effortlessly.Discover the mind-body connection behind the soothing power of sound and breathing. Grandpa Bill shares practical steps to activate your vagus nerve, reduce inflammation, and shift into a calm, centered state in just minutes. You'll learn about the fascinating science of heart coherence, the role of SVS tones, and how to incorporate these techniques into daily routines for greater well-being.We break down:The specific breathing exercises that trigger heart-brain synchronizationHow to use your own body as a “memory palace” for relaxation and focusThe significance of planetary movements like Jupiter in Leo and how they influence your energyThe surprising connection between sound, acupuncture, and energy healing in real-time practiceSimple ways to integrate these tools into busy, stressful days to stay groundedIn a world full of chaos, understanding and harnessing your physical and energetic self offers a profound advantage. Missing this knowledge means missing out on an accessible, scientifically-backed method to enhance mental clarity, emotional resilience, and overall health.Perfect for wellness seekers, health practitioners, and anyone ready to reclaim calm amid the chaos. This isn't just a talk — it's a practical tool to empower your journey towards greater coherence and vitality. Hit play and start transforming stress into serenity today.Grandpa Bill is a holistic health advocate and longtime educator blending sound therapy, astrology, and energy healing. With 14 years of interviewing and practicing these techniques, he guides listeners to unlock their natural healing abilities.Why this works: This description immediately offers a compelling benefit—calm and coherence—using a simple but powerful technique. It teases practical steps and the science behind them, appealing to curious minds and wellness-focused audiences alike, while creating a sense of urgency and possibility to explore these methods now.In this episode, Grandpa Bill explores how sound, breath work, and heart coherence can help calm the nervous system and improve focus fast. He breaks down simple techniques like SVS tones, humming, and visualization that you can use anytime, anywhere.You'll also hear how memory palaces, grounding exercises, and energy practices can support mental clarity and emotional balance. If you're looking for practical holistic tools to reduce stress and feel more centered, this conversation offers a simple starting point.Hit play to learn how breath and sound may help you shift from overwhelm to coherence.#SoundHealing, #Breathwork, #HeartCoherence, #HolisticHealth, #VagusNerve, #StressRelief ,#MindBodyHealing, #WellnessTips,

Is your chronic pain real — even when every test comes back normal? The answer is yes. And the science of neuroplastic symptoms is finally explaining why. In this episode of Inner Voice – A Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan, Dr. Foojan Zeine sits down with Dr. David Clarke, MD — President of the Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms (ATNS), board-certified gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician, and author of They Can't Find Anything Wrong: 7 Keys to Understanding, Treating, and Healing Stress Illness. If you've spent months going from doctor to doctor, run every test, and been told “everything looks normal” — this conversation is for you. Dr. Clarke and Dr. Foojan explore the powerful connection between childhood trauma, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), chronic stress, and the very real brain-generated physical symptoms that affect an estimated 40% of all medical patients. This is not “it's all in your head.” This is neuroscience.

What goes on at the neurobiological level that makes someone more vulnerable to self-injure or self-harm? What biological risk factors are at play? What roles do the vagus nerve, cortisol levels, and hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis have? We hope to discuss the psychology of self-injury pain in a future episode, but in this episode, Dr. Michael Kaess from the University of Bern in Switzerland explains the neurobiology of self-injury in simple terms, or what we hope can be considered simple layman's terms.  Learn more about Dr. Kaess and his research team at the Universitäre Psychiatrische Dienste (UPD) in Bern here. To participate in Dr. Kaess' research study of an online intervention for self-injury (in German), visit the STAR (Self-injury Treatment Assessment Recovery) Project at https://star-projekt.de/. Below are links to some of the research referenced in this episode: Kaess, M., Hooley, J. M., Klimes-Dougan, B., Koenig, J., Plener, P. L., Reichl, C., Robinson, K., Schmahl, C., Sicorello, M., Schreiner, M. W., & Cullen, K. R. (2021). Advancing a temporal framework for understanding the biology of nonsuicidal self-injury: An expert review. Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews, 130, 228-239. Reichl, C., Heyer, A., Brunner, R., Parzer, P., Völker, J. M., Resch, R., & Kaess, M. (2016). Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, childhood adversity and adolescent nonsuicidal self-injury. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 74, 203-211. Plener, P. L., Bubalo, N., Fladung, A. K., Ludolph, A. G., & Lulé, D. (2012). Prone to excitement: Adolescent females with non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) show altered cortical pattern to emotional and NSS-related material. Psychiatry Research, 203(2-3), 146-152. Follow Dr. Westers on Instagram @DocWesters. To join ISSS, visit itriples.org and follow ISSS on Facebook and X/Twitter (@ITripleS). The Psychology of Self-Injury podcast has been rated #5 by Feedspot in their "Best 20 Clinical Psychology Podcasts" and by Welp Magazine in their "20 Best Injury Podcasts."

In this episode, Lucas Aoun interviews Dr. Joe Brown, a biomechanics expert and elite sports performance specialist, exploring the nervous system's role in performance, recovery, and health. They discuss practical tools like vagus nerve stimulation, HRV, and the Neuropod device, emphasizing personalized approaches to optimize parasympathetic activity for athletes and high performers.Get the Nuropod here: https://nurosym.com/lucas57 Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Joe Brown and Her Journey01:02 The Drive to Understand Elite Performance04:05 Nervous System Regulation and Performance08:36 Recovery vs. Readiness in Performance11:02 Exploring Neuropod and Vagus Nerve Stimulation15:48 Experiencing the Effects of Parasympathetic Activation20:35 Understanding Autonomic Flexibility and HRV25:46 Creating a Sleep Window26:27 Understanding Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and Overtraining28:28 Individual Differences in HRV and Recovery30:10 The Vagus Nerve: The Body's Communication Network31:48 The Impact of Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Recovery34:16 The Role of Vagus Nerve in Emotional Regulation35:36 Performance and Regulation: Insights from Elite Athletes37:37 The Science of Calmness in High-Pressure Situations40:10 Vagus Nerve Stimulation and Hormonal Balance43:11 The Gut-Brain Connection and Digestive HealthDisclaimer:The information provided in this podcast episode is for entertainment purposes and is NOT MEDICAL ADVICE. If you have any questions about your health, contact a medical professional. This content is strictly the opinions of Lucas Aoun and is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult with their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Lucas Aoun nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this content. All consumers of this content especially taking prescription or over-the-counter medications should consult their physician before beginning any nutritional, supplement or lifestyle program. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nuropod Review: my honest 10-month results using the Nuropod vagus nerve stimulator — including the month my numbers crashed and I almost quit. Real data, real talk, no hype.

Ketamine Therapy, MDMA, Psilocybin, and the Science of Psychedelic Assisted Healing Most people struggling with depression, anxiety, and trauma have never felt safe in their nervous system, and the treatments they have been prescribed are making that worse. This episode breaks down the neuroscience of psychedelic therapy, why ketamine is the safest and most accessible starting point, how MDMA triggers a BDNF dependent pathway that repairs trauma all the way down to the epigenetic code, and why your antidepressant may be blocking the very brain states required for real healing. -Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR -Order Dr. Rabin's Book ‘A Simple Guide to Being Alive': https://apolloneuro.com/pages/a-simple-guide-to-being-alive Host Dave Asprey sits down with Dr. Dave Rabin, MD, PhD, a senior research scientist at the Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition, Executive Director of The Board of Medicine, and co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Apollo Neuroscience. Dr. Rabin received his MD and PhD in neuroscience from Albany Medical College and specialized in psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He has spent 20 years studying chronic stress and non-invasive therapies for treatment-resistant illness, and his primary research on MDMA assisted therapy for severe PTSD has demonstrated that trauma can be reversed at the epigenetic level, offering a genuine path to a cure. His upcoming book A Simple Guide to Being Alive publishes June 1, 2026 and is a science-backed manual for anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed by the modern world. Dave and Dr. Rabin break down why nearly 50% of people prescribed psychiatric medication never achieve remission, why SSRIs and SNRIs physically block the brain states required for emotional healing, and why the FDA rejected MDMA therapy after three trials showed an 88% response rate. They dig into the exact BDNF pathway that makes MDMA and ketamine so transformative, how psychedelics amplify safety learning in the amygdala at the molecular level, and why trauma passes down up to 14 generations through epigenetic code that can now be measured and repaired. They also cover why your breathing rate at the doctor's office is already a stress signal nobody is reading, how your smartphone puts your nervous system into a chronic fear state before you even get out of bed, and why ketamine is the right starting point for anyone curious about psychedelic therapy right now. You'll Learn: Why nearly 50% of psychiatric patients never get better and what treatment-resistant actually means How ketamine therapy works, why it is legal in every state, and why it is the safest place to start The exact BDNF pathway through which MDMA repairs fear extinction in the amygdala How MDMA assisted therapy produces measurable epigenetic repair of the cortisol receptor gene damaged by trauma Why SSRIs and SNRIs block the insula mediated brain states required for real emotional healing Why combining serotonergic psychedelics with SSRIs puts you at risk of life-threatening serotonin syndrome Why trauma passes down up to 14 generations and what you can do to stop the cycle now Why smartphones put your nervous system into a toxic overstimulation state before the day even starts How the FDA rejected MDMA therapy after 88% of patients responded and who paid to make that happen Thank you to our sponsors! - Qualia | If you want to take the guesswork out of maintaining high NAD+ levels as you age, go to www.qualialife.com/daveNAD to get clinically proven Qualia NAD+ backed by a 100 day money back guarantee and code DAVENAD at checkout gets you an extra 15% off. - iRestore | Reverse hair loss at www.irestore.com/DAVE and get exclusive savings on the iRestore Elite, use code DAVE - OneSkin | For a limited time, try OneSkin with 15% off at oneskin.co/DAVE. - LMNT | Right now you can get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at drinkLMNT.com/dave Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade brings you the knowledge to take control of your biology, extend your longevity, and optimize every system in your body and mind. Each episode delivers cutting-edge insights inhealth, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, biohacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. New episodes are released every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday (BONUS). Dave asks the questions no one else will and gives you real tools to become stronger, smarter, and more resilient. Keywords: Dave Rabin, Dr. Dave Rabin, Apollo Neuroscience, A Simple Guide to Being Alive, ketamine therapy, MDMA assisted therapy, psilocybin therapy, psychedelic assisted therapy, treatment-resistant depression, treatment-resistant mental illness, BDNF pathway, fear extinction amygdala, vagus nerve activation, trauma epigenetics, cortisol receptor gene, epigenetic repair, serotonin syndrome, SSRI alternatives, MDMA BDNF, ketamine BDNF, nervous system safety, autonomic nervous system, parasympathetic nervous system, generational trauma, trauma self-trust, MAPS MDMA trial, FDA MDMA rejection, pharmaceutical interference MDMA, breathing rate stress, smartphone nervous system, Apollo Neuro wearable, Board of Medicine, theboardofmedicine.org, insula cortex, psychedelic safety protocol, ketamine legal therapy, MDMA 88 percent, bottom-up learning psychedelics, trauma fractured self-trust, 14 generations trauma, stress breathing range Resources: • Order Dr. Rabin's Book ‘A Simple Guide to Being Alive': https://apolloneuro.com/pages/a-simple-guide-to-being-alive • Purchase Dr. Fotuhi's New Book The Invincible Brain: https://a.co/d/0iHCgPpL • Get My 2026 Clean Nicotine Roadmap | Enroll for free at https://daveasprey.com/2026-clean-nicotine-roadmap/ • Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to https://daveasprey.com/ to join Inside Track today. • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15 • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off) • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off) • Dave Asprey's BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com • Dave Asprey's New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated • Join My Substack (Live Access To Podcast Recordings): https://substack.daveasprey.com/ • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com Timestamps: 00:00 – Trailer 01:34 – Dave Rabin Introduction 05:01 – Psychedelics and Psychiatry 08:35 – Psychedelic Safety and Dosing 14:53 – Serotonin Syndrome Warning 21:17 – Vagus Nerve and Safety 27:36 – Smartphones and Chronic Stress 34:18 – Defining Trauma 38:00 – Trauma and Epigenetics 40:23 – MDMA Cortisol Gene Repair 44:44 – Therapy vs. Medicine Alone 49:15 – FDA MDMA Rejection 55:35 – Ketamine Personal Experience 59:15 – Closing and Book Recommendation See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if your thyroid isn't actually the problem? In this episode, Dr. Josh Redd explains why millions of people are told their labs are “normal” while their immune system, gut, hormones, blood sugar, and inflammation continue driving fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, low testosterone, SIBO, and autoimmune symptoms. This is the conversation for anyone who has been told “everything looks fine” but still knows something is wrong. Uncover what's really going on in your body with advanced biomarker testing for hormones, thyroid, and metabolism— plus a 1-hour consultation with a Senior Health Advisor! →  http://mybloodwork.com Thank you to our sponsors! Sunlighten Sauna: https://get.sunlighten.com/axepodcast Manukora Manuka Honey: https://manukora.com/axe Caraway Home: carawayhome.com/drjoshaxe (Use code DRJOSHAXE) for an exclusive discount Watch The Dr. Josh Axe Show every Monday & Thursday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drjoshaxe?sub_confirmation=1

I am honored to connect with Dr. Navaz Habib today. He is the Vagus Nerve Doc, a bestselling author, and host of the Health Upgrade podcast. In our discussion today, we look at what it takes to upgrade the vagus nerve, exploring how it is regulated, the role of vagal tone, and how it can be damaged with chronic stress. We examine the impact of allostatic load and dysregulation, and how midlife physiology compels us to proactively address our vagal tone. We cover the impact of acetylcholine and other neurotransmitters, and why key nutrients like choline and omega-3s are necessary for proper vagal tone, and we dive into hormetic stressors and safety, how HRV and vagal tone are assessed, and targeted strategies to enhance vagus nerve performance. Dr. Habib also discusses his Vagus Program, which provides tools to improve vagal tone. Stay tuned for this informative conversation with Dr. Habib. I look forward to inviting him back to continue the discussion. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: Dr. Habib describes the vagus nerve as the brake system of the autonomic nervous system, and explains how it connects to most major organs, working as a central communication highway What vagal tone is  Dr. Habib frames allostatic load in the context of a combined stress burden How “little t” trauma influences vagus nerve function and creates stress response patterns later in life Why midlife can be a period of increased stress sensitivity and autonomic dysregulation The key biochemical drivers of vagus nerve signaling and immune regulation How diaphragmatic breathing can directly influence vagus nerve activity What HRV actually measures, and how to interpret it correctly A practical framework of small interventions to build long-term autonomic flexibility Bio:  Dr. Navaz Habib Dr. Navaz Habib, aka "The Vagus Nerve Doc," is a best-selling author of 2 books - “Activate Your Vagus Nerve” and “Upgrade Your Vagus Nerve” and host of The Health Upgrade Podcast. After using functional medicine to overcome his own health challenges, Dr. Habib built Health Upgraded, an online health program implementing his VAGUS protocol, to guide parents and professionals to enhance their health by unlocking the healing power of the Vagus nerve to reduce the effects of stress and inflammation. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow   Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia's website. Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com  Join other like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing community: The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow.  Purchase Cynthia's book, The Menopause Gut. Cynthia's Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book The Midlife Pause Supplement Line Connect with Dr. Navaz Habib On Instagram The Vagus Nerve Doc on YouTube Learn more about Dr. Habib's Vagus Protocol and become part of the online community. Dr. Habib's books: Activate Your Vagus Nerve and Upgrade Your Vagus Nerve

Mindfulness isn't about emptying your mind or finally feeling calm—and believing it was is probably why you quit. Your emotions fire before your thinking brain ever catches up, which means most of your reactions—the defensiveness, the cravings, the snap judgments—are already in motion before you "decide" anything. In this conversation, Tony unpacks the neuroscience behind that gap and the genuinely doable practice that helps you notice your patterns sooner, build a pause, and respond to your life instead of just reacting to it. In this episode, you'll: Discover why you "feel before you think"—the low road and high road your brain takes, and why emotions fire roughly two and a half times faster than thoughts Learn to build the pause that turns automatic reactions (yes, including the fourth Oreo) into actual choices Untangle the real difference between meditation and mindfulness—and why the practice has roots in everything from Buddhist tradition to Christian contemplative prayer, no conversion required Understand why silence can feel so unbearable that people will choose a mild electric shock over sitting alone with their thoughts—and what that reveals about emotional avoidance Strengthen the "runway" between your internal smoke alarm and your inner fire chief using sleep, breath, and a practice you can start in the next sixty seconds Tony Overbay is a licensed marriage and family therapist and host of The Virtual Couch, drawing on his clinical work and four-plus years of daily practice to make mindfulness feel approachable instead of intimidating. Stay through the end for a short guided practice you can take with you—and remember, you're not failing when your mind wanders. You're not broken. You're human. Start with one breath today. 00:00 One Year Post Fusion 01:02 Trusting Physical Therapy 02:56 From Woo Woo to Mindfulness 05:05 No Magic Beans 10:03 The Pause Changes Everything 14:12 Stick Not Snake Brain 19:09 Oreos and Autopilot 22:07 Mindfulness and Maturity 28:56 Meditation Practice Tiers 30:31 My Daily Practice Origin 34:46 Meditation vs Mindfulness 35:28 Meditation Roots East West 38:02 Skepticism and Ownership 40:20 Meditation Styles Overview 42:34 Mindfulness Misconceptions 45:47 Mindfulness in Daily Life 48:33 Mindfulness History and MBSR 52:10 What Mindfulness Is Not 55:33 Brainwaves and Frequencies 58:47 Entrainment and Binaural Beats 01:02:52 Natural Sounds and Safety 01:05:15 Apophenia Pattern Seeking 01:06:41 Why Silence Feels Hard 01:10:22 Stimulation Dopamine Avoidance 01:11:46 Back to Beats and Apps 01:12:08 Meditation Apps I Use 01:12:26 Monroe Institute Hemi Sync 01:13:51 Gateway Process Hype 01:15:01 Binaural Beats Reality Check 01:16:07 Breathwork Science Basics 01:17:38 Vagus Nerve and HRV 01:19:33 Nasal vs Mouth Breathing 01:22:20 Diaphragmatic Breathing 01:23:43 Neurons Wire Together 01:25:01 Startle Response Runway 01:27:54 Lengthening the Runway 01:30:32 What We Learned Today 01:32:46 Guided Mindfulness Practice 01:38:19 This Too Shall Pass 01:39:54 You Are Not Broken 01:43:04 Closing Breath and Goodbye Please follow Tony on Instagram @virtual.couch on Tiktok @virtualcouch on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tonyoverbaylmft and on Substack https://thevirtualcouch.substack.com/ You can reach out to Tony through his website tonyoverbay.com or by emailing contact @ tonyoverbay.com

Mindfulness isn't about emptying your mind or finally feeling calm—and believing it was is probably why you quit. Your emotions fire before your thinking brain ever catches up, which means most of your reactions—the defensiveness, the cravings, the snap judgments—are already in motion before you "decide" anything. In this conversation, Tony unpacks the neuroscience behind that gap and the genuinely doable practice that helps you notice your patterns sooner, build a pause, and respond to your life instead of just reacting to it. In this episode, you'll: Discover why you "feel before you think"—the low road and high road your brain takes, and why emotions fire roughly two and a half times faster than thoughts Learn to build the pause that turns automatic reactions (yes, including the fourth Oreo) into actual choices Untangle the real difference between meditation and mindfulness—and why the practice has roots in everything from Buddhist tradition to Christian contemplative prayer, no conversion required Understand why silence can feel so unbearable that people will choose a mild electric shock over sitting alone with their thoughts—and what that reveals about emotional avoidance Strengthen the "runway" between your internal smoke alarm and your inner fire chief using sleep, breath, and a practice you can start in the next sixty seconds Tony Overbay is a licensed marriage and family therapist and host of The Virtual Couch, drawing on his clinical work and four-plus years of daily practice to make mindfulness feel approachable instead of intimidating. Stay through the end for a short guided practice you can take with you—and remember, you're not failing when your mind wanders. You're not broken. You're human. Start with one breath today. 00:00 One Year Post Fusion 01:02 Trusting Physical Therapy 02:56 From Woo Woo to Mindfulness 05:05 No Magic Beans 10:03 The Pause Changes Everything 14:12 Stick Not Snake Brain 19:09 Oreos and Autopilot 22:07 Mindfulness and Maturity 28:56 Meditation Practice Tiers 30:31 My Daily Practice Origin 34:46 Meditation vs Mindfulness 35:28 Meditation Roots East West 38:02 Skepticism and Ownership 40:20 Meditation Styles Overview 42:34 Mindfulness Misconceptions 45:47 Mindfulness in Daily Life 48:33 Mindfulness History and MBSR 52:10 What Mindfulness Is Not 55:33 Brainwaves and Frequencies 58:47 Entrainment and Binaural Beats 01:02:52 Natural Sounds and Safety 01:05:15 Apophenia Pattern Seeking 01:06:41 Why Silence Feels Hard 01:10:22 Stimulation Dopamine Avoidance 01:11:46 Back to Beats and Apps 01:12:08 Meditation Apps I Use 01:12:26 Monroe Institute Hemi Sync 01:13:51 Gateway Process Hype 01:15:01 Binaural Beats Reality Check 01:16:07 Breathwork Science Basics 01:17:38 Vagus Nerve and HRV 01:19:33 Nasal vs Mouth Breathing 01:22:20 Diaphragmatic Breathing 01:23:43 Neurons Wire Together 01:25:01 Startle Response Runway 01:27:54 Lengthening the Runway 01:30:32 What We Learned Today 01:32:46 Guided Mindfulness Practice 01:38:19 This Too Shall Pass 01:39:54 You Are Not Broken 01:43:04 Closing Breath and Goodbye Please follow Tony on Instagram @virtual.couch on Tiktok @virtualcouch on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tonyoverbaylmft and on Substack https://thevirtualcouch.substack.com/ You can reach out to Tony through his website tonyoverbay.com or by emailing contact @ tonyoverbay.com

Dr. William Li: Eat to Beat Disease, Extend Longevity, and Hack Your Vascular Health Your body already has a built-in cancer defense system, and the foods you eat can rival prescription drugs at activating it. In this episode, you'll discover what 720,000 living centenarians reveal about longevity, why microplastics are reaching your brain through your nose, and how your blood vessels hold the real key to biological aging. -Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR Host Dave Asprey sits down with Dr. William Li, an internationally renowned physician, scientist, and two-time New York Times bestselling author of "Eat to Beat Disease" and "Eat to Beat Your Diet." As President and Medical Director of the Angiogenesis Foundation, Dr. Li's groundbreaking research has led to the development of more than 40 new medical treatments impacting care for over 70 diseases including diabetes, heart disease, blindness, and obesity. His TED Talk, "Can We Eat to Starve Cancer?", has surpassed 11 million views, making him one of the most trusted voices at the intersection of functional medicine and food as medicine science. Together they dig into the biology of SuperAgers, the vascular markers that predict how long you'll live, and why flow-mediated dilation may be the most underrated biohacking measurement tool available today. Dave shares what happened after four separate gene therapies, including klotho and VEGF, and Dr. Li explains why your metabolism, mitochondria, and gut microbiome show up in the data on every centenarian ever studied. They also get into the microplastic crisis, the cribriform plate pathway that delivers airborne particles directly to your brain, and why your tongue is the first place your body quietly stores fat. You'll Learn: What centenarian research reveals about immune function, gut health, and vascular resilience Why 50% of food extracts matched or outperformed cancer drugs in head-to-head angiogenesis testing How microplastics travel through your nose directly to your central nervous system What flow-mediated dilation and pulse wave velocity tell you about your true biological age Why your hind-third tongue fat is an overlooked early warning sign for sleep apnea and metabolism problems What Dave's four gene therapies (klotho, VEGF, follistatin) actually did to his body How the vagus nerve connects gut health to brain optimization, stress resilience, and longevity Why genetics now accounts for roughly half of longevity outcomes, and what that means for the future of gene therapy How to use biohacking tools to compound your health the same way you compound financial returns Thank you to our sponsors! - Beyond Wonderland Conference | Oct 13 - 14, 2026. 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Dave asks the questions no one else will and gives you real tools to become stronger, smarter, and more resilient. Keywords: William Li, Dr. William Li, Eat to Beat Disease, angiogenesis, food as medicine, centenarians, SuperAgers, longevity, anti-aging, biohacking, vascular health, flow-mediated dilation, pulse wave velocity, microplastics, cribriform plate, gene therapy, klotho, VEGF, follistatin, mitochondria, metabolism, gut health, vagus nerve, sleep apnea, functional medicine, human performance, brain optimization, cancer prevention, inflammation, immune system Resources: • Learn More About Dr. Li's Work At: https://drwilliamli.com • Get My 2026 Clean Nicotine Roadmap | Enroll for free at https://daveasprey.com/2026-clean-nicotine-roadmap/ • Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to https://daveasprey.com/ to join Inside Track today. • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15 • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off) • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off) • Dave Asprey's BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com • Dave Asprey's New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated • Join My Substack (Live Access To Podcast Recordings): https://substack.daveasprey.com/ • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com Timestamps: 00:00 – Trailer 02:33 – William's Background 06:21 – Food vs. Cancer Drugs 14:09 – Gene Therapy 23:50 – Centenarian Research 27:41 – Stress & the Vagus Nerve 37:31 – Vascular Health 42:34 – Microplastics 53:19 – Novel Biomarkers See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us Fan MailNo visualization required for this one. Just your breath and a sound. This simple ohm — or amen, or any vowel — meditation creates a triple calming effect: it relaxes the body, focuses the mind, and directly stimulates the vagus nerve, triggering a nervous system reset. Two to three minutes and you'll feel the difference.[Remastered 2026. Originally released 2016.]For more relaxing resources, free guides, and private sessions, visit chelhamilton.com

Episode Highlights With Dr. Tony EbelThe perfect storm of what is affecting our kidsWe are our own primary healthcare provider, and that of our children His background work in genetics and how it led to his current workWhere he starts with the top triggers in addressing these conditions in kidsNervous system, gut, and other important triggers, especially in childrenThe link he discovered between birth interventions and neurological issues in kidsDiving really deep into nervous system health and healing, especially for kidsWhat's the perfect storm for these conditions for kids: emotional stress.How to help resolve issues from birth interventionsVagus nerve- and how this cranial nerve is so vital for nervous system healthWays to support the vagus nerve through movement, breath, and lifestyle The most potent and important vagus nerve stimulator for most people The endocrine system is very intimately connected to the nervous system and why neurological adjustments can be beneficialNumber one thing the nervous system is sensitive to: emotionsResources MentionedThe Experience Miracles Podcast - The Wellness World Says “Do More”… The Nervous System Says “Do Less” w/ The Wellness MamaTony's website pxdocs and his InstagramHis resources on vagus nerve Dr. Tony Ebel & The PX Docs Network on FacebookJust Thrive:Just Thrive Health has been one of my longtime favorite brands for gut health and they have an amazing Daily Gut Detox. Your immune system, gut barrier, and digestion get the support they need to stay strong and healthy. You can find this and their probiotics at justthrivehealth.com/wellnessmama or use code wellnessmama for 20% off your order. HiyaHiya created a super powered chewable vitamin for kids that packs twelve organic fruits and vegetables plus fifteen essential vitamins and minerals into every dose. Try it at hiyahealth.com/wellnessmama for 50% off your first order.

Light Therapy, 40Hz Gamma & Brainwave Entrainment: How BrainTap Resets Sleep, Clears Brain Fog, and Boosts Productivity by 26% Your brain is being starved of the one nutrient it needs most, and it is not a supplement, not a nootropic, not a fasting protocol. It is light, and a 40 hertz flicker delivered at the right frequency can break up amyloid plaque, reset your nervous system, and get you 26 percent more productive in a single session. -Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR -Go to https://braintap.com/dave/ for an exclusive offer for The Human Upgrade listeners Host Dave Asprey sits down with Dr. Patrick Porter, PhD, award-winning author, educator, entrepreneur, and founder of BrainTap, who has spent over 35 years at the forefront of neurotechnology helping millions of people achieve mental and emotional resilience through cutting-edge brain entrainment tools. Backed by 72 peer-reviewed studies and research conducted alongside Google, Microsoft, universities in Brazil, and veteran treatment programs, Dr. Porter is one of the most experienced and validated practitioners in applied neuroscience and brain optimization working today. Together, Dave and Dr. Porter break down exactly how flickering light and binaural sound delivered through the BrainTap headset feeds the brain through the electron transport chain, triggers nitric oxide release, boosts mitochondrial energy, and drives neuroplasticity through frequency following response. They cover how 40 hertz gamma light breaks up amyloid plaque and why that same frequency is linked to reversing dementia, how BrainTap reset the circadian rhythms of coal miners in under three weeks, how 490,000 students in Brazil raised their GPA using brain wave entrainment, and how AI now builds personalized 21-day brain training protocols from 3,000 available sessions. If you are serious about biohacking your brain, upgrading sleep optimization, and doing smarter not harder work on your mind, this episode delivers the science and the tools. You'll Learn: Why light is the most underrated nutrient for brain health and how BrainTap delivers it directly to every cell in your body How 40 hertz gamma frequency breaks up amyloid plaque, restores blood flow, and may reverse dementia and Alzheimer's progression Why binaural beats and isochronic tones trigger frequency following response and what that does to your focus, metabolism, and energy How three 10-minute BrainTap sessions per day produces 26 percent more work output according to studies with Google and Microsoft How BrainTap restored deep sleep and REM cycles in coal miners with destroyed circadian rhythms in under three weeks Why 90 percent of autistic children in one study began speaking after six weeks of pulsed light therapy targeting alpha wave production How AI inside BrainTap now generates personalized brain training protocols based on your specific stress, sleep, and performance goals Why the vagus nerve is the hidden target of BrainTap's ear lights and how triggering it drives parasympathetic recovery How SMR brain waves create the optimal state for focus and concentration and why elite athletes use this for both performance and academic results What the NeuroCheck system measures across nine parameters of the nervous system in five minutes and how it validates your biohacking results Thank you to our sponsors! - AirDoctor | Go to https://airdoctorpro.com/daveasprey and save up to $300 on Air Purifiers. - AquaTru | Go to https://aquatruwater.com/daveasprey and save $100 on all AquaTru water purifiers. - iRestore | Reverse hair loss at www.irestore.com/DAVE and get exclusive savings on the iRestore Elite, use code DAVE Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade brings you the knowledge to take control of your biology, extend your longevity, and optimize every system in your body and mind. Each episode delivers cutting-edge insights inhealth, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, biohacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. New episodes are released every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday (BONUS). Dave asks the questions no one else will and gives you real tools to become stronger, smarter, and more resilient. Keywords: Dr. Patrick Porter, BrainTap, brainwave entrainment, light therapy, sound therapy, binaural beats, isochronic tones, 40 hertz gamma, gamma frequency, amyloid plaque, Alzheimer's prevention, dementia reversal, neuroplasticity, brain optimization, neurotechnology, frequency following response, SMR brain waves, alpha waves, delta waves, theta waves, vagus nerve, vagal stimulation, parasympathetic nervous system, nitric oxide, mitochondria, electron transport chain, sleep optimization, circadian rhythm reset, deep sleep, REM sleep, Oura Ring, HRV, cognitive performance, focus and concentration, productivity, nootropics, brain entrainment, photobiomodulation, red light therapy, near infrared light, biohacking, human performance, anti-aging, longevity, neurohacking, mental resilience, stress reduction, anxiety relief, autism therapy, pulsed light therapy, AI personalization, personalized wellness, meditation technology, Dave Asprey, Beyond Biohacking Conference, NeuroCheck, nervous system assessment, brain health, mental performance Resources: • Go to https://braintap.com/dave/ for an exclusive offer for The Human Upgrade listeners • Get My 2026 Clean Nicotine Roadmap | Enroll for free at https://daveasprey.com/2026-clean-nicotine-roadmap/ • Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to https://daveasprey.com/ to join Inside Track today. • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15 • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off) • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off) • Dave Asprey's BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com • Dave Asprey's New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated • Join My Substack (Live Access To Podcast Recordings): https://substack.daveasprey.com/ • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com Timestamps: 00:00 – Trailer 00:30 – Intro & Guest Welcome 01:45 – BrainTap: Light & the Brain 04:15 – 40Hz Gamma & Alzheimer's 05:55 – Sound & Binaural Beats 07:26 – Usage Protocol & Results 08:37 – Sleep & Circadian Reset 09:29 – AI-Personalized Sessions 10:47 – Conference Preview 12:19 – Vagus Nerve & Ear Lights 13:33 – Closing & Offer See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.