221: How to Calm Your Nervous System During Chaotic Moments with Dr. Navaz Habib

Welcome friends to The Brave Table! In today’s episode, I’m joined by author and functional medicine practitioner, Dr. Navaz Habib as we delve into his book "Vagus Nerve Jumpstart," and uncover the essential role of the vagus nerve in nurturing overall health and happiness. Dr. Habib guides us through the intricate web connecting stress, inflammation, and our well-being, urging us to take a holistic view of our health journey. He's all about getting to the root of issues rather than just patching up symptoms. Together, we explore tips to help manage stressors and reclaim our vitality. So grab a cup of chai, and join us at The Brave Table! What you'll get out of this episode… Importance of the vagus nerve in regulating the body Chronic inflammatory, autoimmune disease and the link to excessive stress Four major types of stress: daily, psychological, biochemical, and physical Anatomy of the vagus nerve and its extensive connections How the body responds to stressors and threats Limitations of conventional medicine ion overall health The importance of breaking the cycle of anxiety Breathing techniques and their impact on overall health To receive a free gift, email a screenshot of your 5 star review of The Brave Table to support@globalgrit.co Episode Resources: Follow along for more tips, more community, and more resources to brave a better you! www.instagram.com/neetabhushan + www.instagram.com/thebravetable https://neetabhushan.com Grab my latest book, “That Sucked, Now What?” here >> https://thatsuckednowwhat.com/ Connect with today’s guest, Dr. Navaz Habib https://www.instagram.com/drnavazhabib/ https://www.facebook.com/DrNavazHabib www.healthupgraded.com The Health Upgrade Podcast www.thehealthupgradepodcast.com The book "Vagus Nerve Jumpstart" www.vagusnervebook.com If you loved this episode, make sure you check out… Ep #218 Why We're All So Stressed and What We Can Do About It with Mo Gowdat and Alice Law ( Apple | Spotify ) Ep #211 Managing Emotional Stress: 4 Tips for Burnt-Out Moms with Dr. Neeta Bhushan ( Apple | Spotify ) Ep #202 Feeling Lost? Listen to this to RECALIBRATE Your Life and Find YOUR Inner Truth ( Apple | Spotify ) Dr. Neeta Bhushan is a 5x Award Winning Author & world-renowned emotional health advocate & human connection expert. She’s written multiple best-selling books including her most recent book, That Sucked, Now What endorsed by Jay Shetty, Host of the Top 50 Mental Health Podcast The Brave Table , & CEO of Highest Self Institute, a coaching organization training coaches to become the highest versions of themselves. She’s been featured on Forbes, LA Weekly, ABC, NBC, CBS, Grazia, Ok! Magazine, Verve Magazine & Tatler. After realizing how trapped she felt running the million-dollar dental practice she built, Neeta embarked on a journey that led her across 45 countries as she researched blending the intersection of human behavior, ancient wisdom, Eastern philosophy, and therapeutic psychology. That knowledge, along with other life experiences overcoming multiple adversities, which include being orphaned at a young age, surviving an abusive marriage, and extensive loss, contributed to the powerful message of resilience & connection she shares in her work. Neeta is a mother of two young children, wellness junkie & lover of chai.