Why emotional health is reflected in our physical organs. An exploration of the vagus nerve.
Modern science has given us a much deeper understanding of our nervous system. This episode looks at how our physical body is impacted by stress, trauma and other emotional experiences.
Guest: Jessica Maguire
Highlights
- 12:45 How the central nervous system operates
- 14:11 The vagus nerves role in parasympathetic response
- 29:08 ACEs study (adverse childhood experiences) and the symptoms caused later in life
- 37:51 The vagus nerve and gut relationship
- 44:28 Interoception: how we learn to pay attention to sensations and how we regulate
- 51:34 Regulating through posture and breath
Resources We Mention:
- jessicamaguire.com
- Jessica’s Vagus Nerve Masterclass
- @repairing_the_nervous_system on Instagram
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Complete Show Notes Here