111: Why You Need to Know About Your Vagus Nerve

What does fainting have to do with stress, trauma, and your nervous system? A lot more than you might think!! In this deeply personal episode, I share a story that shook our household—and led me to discover the power of the vagus nerve and why we all need to understand how it works.I open up about my husband Joey’s recent health scare that left me calling 911 and sent me on a mission to learn everything I could about vagus nerve health. I break down what the vagus nerve is, why it matters for your digestion, breathing, sleep, and emotional regulation, and three simple tools you can use starting today to strengthen it.I talked about:What happened when my husband fainted and how stress, pain, and trauma play a roleWhat the vagus nerve does and why it's essential to your parasympathetic (rest & digest) nervous systemHow the vagus nerve impacts digestion, sleep, mood, and overall health3 quick, science-backed tools to support and strengthen your vagus nerveHummingGarglingCold exposureWhy building a healthier nervous system matters more than ever in today’s worldA gentle reminder that healing doesn’t need to be complicated or time-consumingWhether you're feeling burned out, anxious, or just curious about how to better support your body and mind, this episode will give you real, accessible tools you can use right away.🎧 Listen now on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Just search “Yes, Mujer Build It.”Connect with Wendy:Inspired Action WebsiteJoin Wendy's Email ListWendy’s WebsiteWendy’s InstagramWendy's LinkedInWendy's TikTokE-mail Wendy