In this episode, Erin Holt sits down with JP Errico—inventor, entrepreneur, and co-founder of electroCore—to explore the powerful role of the vagus nerve in whole-body health. If you’ve never heard of the vagus nerve before, you’re not alone—but this key player connects the brain, gut, immune system, and autonomic nervous system, impacting everything from inflammation and digestion to stress and chronic illness. Erin and JP dive into the explosion of autoimmune conditions, the mind-body connection, and how vagus nerve stimulation could be the missing link to better health. Tune in to discover how activating this vital nerve may help restore balance and unlock healing.
In This Episode:
(4:06) Vagus Nerve: The Brain-Body Connection
(11:52) Sympathetic vs. Parasympathetic States
(12:46) Understanding Heart Rate Variability
(16:29) Why Rest-Based Training Produces the Biggest Gains
(24:30) How the Brain’s Perception Influences the Immune Response
(36:42) The Potential Asthma Treatment You Haven’t Heard of Yet
(47:43) Vagus Nerve's Impact on Gut Health
(49:55) How the Vagus Nerve Device Boosts Learning & Cognition
(53:15) Vagus Nerve: Key to Aging
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