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Episode 23: Unlocking the Vagus Nerve: Your Body's Path to Inner Peace
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In this enlightening episode of the Mind Body Link Podcast, hosts Clancy Barton and Carolanne Ashley dive deep into the fascinating world of the vagus nerve - the body's secret pathway to calm and connection.
Key Highlights:
Understanding the Vagus Nerve
- Longest nerve in the body, connecting brain to gut
- Central to the parasympathetic nervous system
- Regulates heart rate, breathing, and emotional responses
Practical Tools for Vagus Nerve Activation
Soothing techniques include:
* Long, slow exhales
* Humming or singing
* Cold water splashing
* Neck stretches
* Heart connection
* Gargling
* Safe human connection
Special Technique: R A A R Method
- Relax: Drop shoulders, unclench jaw
- Aware: Notice body sensations without judgment
- Accept: Acknowledge current state
- Respond: Choose the kindest action for yourself
Free Offer:
- 7-Day Nervous System Reset
- Daily short voice notes with calming practices
- Sign up via yourmindbodylink.com/contact or Instagram @YourMindBodyLink
Reflection Questions:
- Where in my body do I feel most guarded?
- What would it mean to feel safe in that place?
- What can I do today to send a signal of safety?
Takeaway: You're not broken - you're protecting, and there's always another way to find inner peace.
Find out more at YourMindBodyLink.com
Instagram: @YourMindBodyLink
Your Hosts
Clancy Barton: autoimmunenaturaltreatment.com
Carolanne Ashley: carolanneashley.com
Instagram: CarolanneAshley
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