You’ve probably seen all the buzz about the vagus nerve, devices, gadgets, and “quick fixes” that promise to reset your stress in seconds. But which of these actually work… and which are just hype?

In this episode of Journeys With My Body, we cut through the noise and discuss:

• What the vagus nerve really does for your body (and why it’s key to calm and resilience).
• The truth about Polyvagal Theory, beyond Instagram memes and misused labels.
• Simple, science-backed vagus nerve hacks like breath, humming, vibration, and widening your gaze.
• How to know when your body is in stress, shutdown, or safety — and how to move between states with more ease.
• Why nervous system flexibility (not perfection) is the real measure of resilience.

If you’ve been feeling anxious, stuck in stress mode, or curious about nervous system regulation, this episode gives you practical ways to reset, without expensive tools or complicated routines.

Want to go deeper? Join the free Journeys With My Body community, where we practice nervous system resets together.

Ready for a tool you can use today? Check out The Body’s Yes/No audio + PDF in the Embodied Expansionista Store, a simple guide to listening to your body’s signals in real time.

Your calm is already wired into your body; let’s unlock it.