In this episode, I dive into a question from a friend: What does it really mean to wake up? We often hear the term “awakening” in the spiritual and self-healing world, but what does it feel like, and how does it change how we experience life?  

I break it down through the lens of the nervous system, specifically the ventral vagus nerve, which plays a key role in feeling safe, connected, and open to healing. True self-healing isn’t just about fixing physical pain—it’s about shifting into a state where the body naturally restores itself. I explain how awakening and healing are one and the same and how being in a regulated, ventral vagal state allows us to access clarity, intuition, and deep transformation.  

To help listeners tap into this space, I guide a short meditation designed to bring awareness to the ventral vagus nerve, activating a sense of safety, calm, and connection within the body. By the end of this episode, you’ll have a deeper understanding of what “waking up” really means and how to begin aligning your nervous system with your self-healing journey.