10 Ways to Stimulate Your Vagus Nerve

The Happy Eating Podcast - A podcast by Carolyn Williams PhD, RD & Brierley Horton, MS, RD

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If you don’t know what the vagus nerve is, you have to listen to this episode. And if you do know what the vagus nerve is, you’ll really want to listen to this episode. Here’s why: the vagus nerve plays a crucial role in regulating so many systems in our body, yet sustained periods of stress can lead to a dysfunctional vagus nerve that hinders your ability to de-stress when you need it most. The effects are mood changes, GI issues, and a whole list of others. In this episode, we talk about why a healthy vagus nerve is crucial and share 10 easy ways to stimulate your vagus nerve.