#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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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

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