The Regulated Life

EP82|The Vagal Squeeze: A Deep Physical Release to Complete the Stress Cycle


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Resolving the stressor doesn't complete the stress cycle — your biology does. Today's RAW Regulation episode walks you through the Vagal Squeeze: a three-part physical practice that activates the vagus nerve, discharges stress hormones, and sends a genuine signal of safety through your entire system. Under three minutes. Real results.

What you'll learn:

  • Why resolving the situation doesn't resolve the biological stress response
  • The vagus nerve's role in completing the stress cycle
  • A three-step physical practice to shift your state from activated to integrated

Timeline:

00:00 Unfinished Stress Response

00:40 Why Stress Lingers

01:28 Vagus Nerve Reset

02:16 Get Set Up Safely

02:32 Shoulder Neck Squeeze

03:30 Jaw Throat Release

04:28 Full Body Squeeze

05:37 Add Sound for Vagal Tone

06:14 Integrate and Use Anytime

06:52 Completion Not Relaxation

07:01 Wrap Up and Next Steps

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The Regulated LifeBy Erica Carter-Folk