#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!

GET TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOWNOTES: MelanieAvalon.com/vagusnerve 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!