Have you ever woken up after a full night’s sleep and still felt completely drained? Or noticed how stress doesn’t just stay in your head—it shows up in your stomach, your heart, and even your energy levels? There’s a reason for that, and it all comes back to the vagus nerve. This incredible nerve is your body’s reset button, but for so many of us, it’s running on “low power mode.” That’s why stress lingers, digestion falters, and energy feels elusive.

In this week's episode, we’re exploring how the vagus nerve connects your gut, brain, and heart—literally shaping how you respond to life’s challenges. From calming inflammation to boosting mental clarity and improving digestion, this nerve is the key to unlocking resilience. And the best part? Learning how to activate it doesn’t require fancy tools or time-consuming routines—just a few simple changes that fit into your life right now.

Joining me is Dr. Navaz Habib, a Doctor of Chiropractic and Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner specializing in optimizing the body’s autonomic nervous system and its connection to overall health. Author of Activate Your Vagus Nerve, Dr. Habib has a background in clinical practice and a passion for empowering patients through science.

We Also Discuss:

(00:00) Finding Wellness Through Functional Medicine (08:19) Discovering the Vagus Nerve Function (13:34) Understanding the Gut-Brain Connection (28:30) Raising Creative Children and Monitoring Inflammation (35:25) Activating the Vagus Nerve Response (46:52) Healing Through Vagus Nerve Activation (01:01:59) Ancient Rituals for Health and Resilience (01:10:34) Electrical Vagus Nerve Stimulation Benefits (01:22:19) Optimizing Health Through Ancient Wisdom

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