Your MindBody Link

Episode 23: Unlocking the Vagus Nerve: Your Body's Path to Inner Peace

Clancy Barton and Carolanne Ashley Season 1 Episode 23

In this enlightening episode of the Mind Body Link Podcast, hosts Clancy Barton and Carolanne Ashley dive deep into the fascinating world of the vagus nerve - the body's secret pathway to calm and connection.


Key Highlights:
Understanding the Vagus Nerve

  •   Longest nerve in the body, connecting brain to gut
  •   Central to the parasympathetic nervous system
  •   Regulates heart rate, breathing, and emotional responses

Practical Tools for Vagus Nerve Activation
Soothing techniques include:

  * Long, slow exhales
  * Humming or singing
  * Cold water splashing
  * Neck stretches
  * Heart connection
  * Gargling
  * Safe human connection


Special Technique: R A A R Method

  • Relax: Drop shoulders, unclench jaw
  • Aware: Notice body sensations without judgment
  • Accept: Acknowledge current state
  • Respond: Choose the kindest action for yourself

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Reflection Questions:

  1. Where in my body do I feel most guarded?
  2. What would it mean to feel safe in that place?
  3. What can I do today to send a signal of safety?

Takeaway: You're not broken - you're protecting, and there's always another way to find inner peace.

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Clancy Barton: autoimmunenaturaltreatment.com

Carolanne Ashley: carolanneashley.com
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