Did you know our bodies have a built-in mechanism for activating a sense of calm?

It's called the vagus nerve and it's directly connected to our parasympathetic nervous system, the rest-and-digest, tend-and-befriend condition that's opposite of fight or flight.

I recently wrote about expert-recommended strategies for activating the vagus nerve for Shondaland.com.

My friend Branimir Kvartuc joins me for this episode to talk about the science of the vagus nerve.

You'll also hear in this conversation that we clearly do not know what we're talking about when it comes to "The Hulk."

Here's a recent scientific study about the functions of the vagus nerve.

You can find Branimir on Instagram @Branimir.

And please let me know what you think of this episode or any others! What would you like to hear on the podcast? I am all ears! Reach me @YouKnowSandy or innerpeacetogo.com.

Thank you Michael Kobrin for the music.

Have a peaceful week!

What do you need to feel more peaceful? Let me know! I'm on Instagram @thesandycohen and at innerpeacetogo.com.

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