Podcast 469: What is the vagus nerve and why is it important?

The Dr. Leaf Show

Dr. Caroline Leaf

Health & Fitness, Mental Health

4.7 • 3.3K Ratings

🗓️ 30 March 2023

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to Stefan Chmelik, integrated healthcare expert, physician, inventor of the state-of-the-art sensory device Sensate, founder of BioSelf Technology and New Medicine Group, and a mindfulness mentor and clinical expert in the use of sound technology, about the relationship between our mental health and the vagus nerve, how we can tone our vagus nerve to promote emotional resilience, the science behind vibrations, and so much more! Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf Read the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/what-the-vagus-nerve-is-how-to-tone-it-to-promote-emotional-resilience If you are struggling with stress and anxiety, Sensate is here to help you. You can save 10% off your Sensate order with my code DRLEAF. Just head to the website and enter the code at checkout to start feeling less overwhelmed today! OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: BiOptimizer’s MassEnzymes: If you want freedom from your food, try Masszymes risk-free and experience for yourself the magic of high quality enzymes.For an exclusive offer for my listeners just go to www.masszymes.com/drleaf. And make sure to enter the coupon code DRLEAF10 to receive a 10% discount off your order. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 2:50 Stefan’s incredible journey 4:30 The importance of an integrated & holistic approach to healthcare 7:13 The science behind vibrations & sounds 12:00, 15:32 The relationship between the vagus nerve, sound & our mental health 23:00 How to use sounds & vibrations to tone the vagus nerve & build stress resilience 32:00 Harnessing modern technology & traditional practices for healing ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: -Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com -Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com! - Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/- -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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0:00.0	Hi, I'm Dr. Caroline Leif and welcome to my podcast Cleaning Up, The Mental Messe.
0:10.2	What is the vagus nerve and how is it connected to mental and brain health?
0:15.2	How can we tone our vagus nerve to promote mental and emotional resilience?
0:19.5	Are vibrations just a woo-woo term?
0:21.9	Or is there more signs behind it?
0:24.6	Here with me today to answer these questions is Stephen Schmelik, the founder and inventor
0:29.2	of Sensei, a device created to help you recover your rhythm, the sonic resonance therapy.
0:34.7	Sensei was developed by physicians and tested in clinic.
0:38.0	It uses infosonic therapy to help your body's nervous system and your vagus nerve recover
0:42.7	from daily stresses, so let's dive in.
0:45.8	Life can be hard and it's easy to feel stressed, anxious and out of control.
0:53.5	What if there was a way to take back control?
0:56.4	What if there was a practical way to detox your brain?
0:59.6	This is now possible with neuropsychal.
1:01.9	The first ever scientifically tested brain detox app, shown to help reduce an anxiety
1:07.4	and depression by up to 81%.
1:10.6	Users are guided through a variation of audio and video, brain exercises and mind management
1:15.2	lessons every day.
1:16.7	I'm excited to share some of the latest features in the app including guides for children
1:20.9	and parents, detailed feedback and recommendations, written guides through days 22 through 63 of
1:26.4	the neuropsychal and an easy way to track your progress.
1:30.0	There are over 500,000 neuropsychal users worldwide and the app has helped change thousands
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