#058 - Ami Brannon (Xen By Neuvana): Vagus Nerve Toning, Meditation Alternatives, The Mind/Body Connection, Rebalance Your Body, Lasting Stress Relief, Neuroplasticity, Polyvagal Theory, And More!
The Melanie Avalon Biohacking Podcast
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Show Notes
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3:20: Get Zen By Neuvana: At Melanieavalon.com/Xen With The Code Melanie20 For 20% Off!
8:25 - Ami's Story: Trauma Ward Experience And Coming To The Vagus Nerve
11:45 - What Is The Vagus Nerve?
14:15 - The Other Cranial Nerves
14:50 - The Mind/Body Connection - Gut Feeling And The Vagus Nerve
15:35 - Stimulating The Organs Vs Brain: The Role Of Breathing: The Two Way Highway
17:15 - Stimulating, Activating, Toning The Vagus
18:45 - Sympathetic Vs Parasympathetic Nervous System
20:30 - Apollo Neuro: Is the Vagus Nerve On And Off?
22:00 - The Vagus Nerve And Digestion, IBS, Diarrhea, Etc.
23:45 - The Role Of Stress In Body's Function
24:15 - The Evolution Of The Vagus Nerve
25:15 - Dorsal Vs. Ventral Vagus Nerve
26:45 - The Mental Vs. Physical Approach Of Vagus Nerve Treatment
28:35 - Polyvagal Theory And The Future of Vagus Nerve Treatment
31:30 - Is There Physical Damage To The Nervous System?
33:25 - Neuroplasticity: Changing Your Brain
36:35 - Physical Tools To Rewire The Brain: Comparisons To Meditation And Other Techniques
39:10 - How Xen Works
41:15 - Meditation And The Vagus Nerve, Recognizing The Relaxation State
42:35 - Comparison To Massage
43:00 - Feeling Focused Vs Sleepy
45:00 - The Anxiety And Sleep Connection
46:20 - How People Respond To Xen, And Effectiveness With Continued Use
50:30 - How People Who Meditate Respond to Vagus Nerve Treatment
51:35 - Is Meditation For Everyone? Multitasking With Xen
55:00 - Other Ways To Tone The Vagus Nerve
56:30 - How To Use The App: Modes, Waveforms, Music, Etc.
1:01:45 - The Importance Of App Evolution
1:02:10 - Using The App With Your Music
1:03:10 - Stimulating Vs Relaxing Music
1:05:10 - How And When To Use Xen: Is More Better?
1:16:40 - Published Studies
1:19:00 - Vagus Nerve, Social Development, And Communication
1:21:00 - Vagus Nerve, The Thyroid, And Adrenals
1:22:55 - How To Use Xen For Digestion
1:25:00 - Updates To The App
1:32:00 - People Who Shouldn't Use Xen
1:32:30 - Side Effects From Xen
1:33:30 - The Vaso Vagal Response And Fainting
1:36:00 - The Future Of Vagus Nerve Treatment: Helping Healthcare Workers
1:39:30 - Get Zen By Neuvana: At Melanieavalon.Com/Xen With The Code Melanie20 For 20% Off!