Control Your Vagus Nerve to Improve Mood, Alertness & Neuroplasticity

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  @Aseel-l7m · 1 year ago

  I just came here to say it's 300 episodes Over the course of 5 years of hard work and tireless effort by Dr. Andrew, Huberman, and his team.

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  @foodculturevlog · 1 year ago

  We are blessed to be this age of earth where we have Youtube & Dr Huberman

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  @AndreSilva-lt5eg · 1 year ago

  To anyone who's suffering depression, anxiety, insomnia and other mental health problems, you are not alone. I feel you. You are so brave. You are doing so well. I'm proud of you. I'm sending you a virtual hug ❤ For me, it wasn’t therapy or meds that helped the most — it was reconnecting with myself. I started using the exercises in Shift Your Mind by Alexander Brooks, and it made me feel human again. The anxiety that used to control my whole day barely shows up now! 🙏❤

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  @danherrickphilosophy · 1 year ago

  The buried lead here is the extraordinary amount of courage and self-restraint it took Dr. Huberman not to subtitle this episode "What Happens in Vagus." we are all grateful.

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  @spacetu · 1 year ago (edited)

  Actions <br><br>1. Do a “physiological sigh” — take two deep inhales through your nose (one long, one short), then a long exhale through your mouth. This activates calming pathways in the vagus nerve, helping you quickly reduce anxiety and stress.<br><br>2. Practice slow, extended exhales several times a day - This strengthens your vagus nerve’s ability to regulate heart rate and stress, improving heart rate variability (HRV), a marker of resilience and longevity.<br><br>3. Do light leg or core movement (e.g., a short walk or a few squats) when you feel sluggish - This stimulates the vagus nerve via adrenaline release, increasing brain alertness and motivation to move.<br><br>4. Gently massage behind your ears or inside your outer ear with your fingers - &nbsp;Activates a minor branch of the vagus nerve that can promote a subtle calming effect.<br><br>Generated by SpaceTu. Link in Bio.

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  @Arslan-m6g43 · 2 weeks ago

  Amara Lorne arche type quiz came up on my feed again. I ignored it the first two times but now it feels personal 😂 Fine, I’ll see what the hype is.

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  @PGproductionsHD · 1 year ago

  After 168 days of waiting, the solo episode drought is finally over! Thank you for the insights, Dr. Huberman — and you’re welcome for my unwavering interest in science.

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  @Jessybytes · 1 year ago

  If calmness had a playlist, your voice would be track one. Thanks for giving the vagus nerve the attention it deserves and for making neuroscience strangely addictive

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  @RamseyPerry-u8b · 1 year ago

  What a great time to be alive! To have free access to this kind of knowledge for free blows my mind. Thank you, Andrew, for your time and willingness to share.<br>I usually listen in 30 min segments at a time. You have helped me improve my quality of life because I have applied as much as I have learned as I can to build habits. The idea of protocols has been helpful.

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  @m_c_d · 1 year ago

  Yoga teacher here....Kundalini Yoga. I was given extensive education about the vagus nerve during year long training in 2013. Its brilliant to see this topic being cover in a more &quot;mainstream&quot; context.

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  @marshad.9149 · 1 year ago (edited)

  It’s good to see you teaching, just you, without a guest. I’ve missed these lecture style episodes.

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  @shaunnagoldberry · 1 year ago

  Dr. Huberman your solo presentations are so enjoyable. Your enthusiasm and knowledge are greatly appreciated! You are a gem of a human being, thank you! <br>G.

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