Join Deepak Chopra and Deb Dana for a deep dive into the vagus nerve, the key to unlocking wellbeing, connection, and calm. Deb, author of "Anchored," gives us an in-depth understanding of the Vagus Nerve and unveils practical tools to tap into our ventral vagus and optimize our human potential.

Take a moment to unwind and learn the hidden key to stress management and inner peace.

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Key topics:
⚓️ Deb Dana uses "anchored" in a specific way: It signifies being held in place safely while having room to move, unlike rigidity which is detrimental to well-being.

⚓️ Deepak Chopra highlights the limited understanding of the vagus nerve in traditional medical education. He contrasts this with his experience learning about it from yoga teachers and neuroscientists.

⚓️ Deb Dana explains the vagus nerve and its branches.

⚓️ Ventral vagus is crucial for optimal human functioning: It allows for openness, engagement, curiosity, compassion, and connection. Without it, the prefrontal cortex cannot function well for problem-solving and planning.

⚓️ The book "Anchored" delves deeper into how to activate and maintain ventral vagal tone for improved well-being and overall human optimization.

Quotes:
"The ventral vagus nerve is the essential ingredient for well-being. It allows us to be open, engaged, curious, compassionate, and connected."

"Anchored is not about rigidity. It's about having a safe space to move around in. It's about being held in place while having the freedom to explore."

“Each of us already has the capacity to become active operators of our nervous system.”

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