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EPISODE · May 21, 2026 · 7 MIN

EP82|The Vagal Squeeze: A Deep Physical Release to Complete the Stress Cycle

from The Regulated Life · host Erica Carter-Folk

Resolving the stressor doesn't complete the stress cycle — your biology does. Today's RAW Regulation episode walks you through the Vagal Squeeze: a three-part physical practice that activates the vagus nerve, discharges stress hormones, and sends a genuine signal of safety through your entire system. Under three minutes. Real results.What you'll learn:Why resolving the situation doesn't resolve the biological stress responseThe vagus nerve's role in completing the stress cycleA three-step physical practice to shift your state from activated to integratedTimeline: 00:00 Unfinished Stress Response00:40 Why Stress Lingers01:28 Vagus Nerve Reset02:16 Get Set Up Safely02:32 Shoulder Neck Squeeze03:30 Jaw Throat Release04:28 Full Body Squeeze05:37 Add Sound for Vagal Tone06:14 Integrate and Use Anytime06:52 Completion Not Relaxation07:01 Wrap Up and Next Steps🎯 Take the free Relational Nervous System Quiz: mind-fusion.com/quiz 🎧 Free Spiral Reset Audio: mind-fusion.com/audio

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