Polyvagal Theory
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A theory that the vagus nerve is central to the regulation of emotion, social connection, and fear response. Host initially dismissed it due to perceived lack of scientific rigor.
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How Foods and Nutrients Control Our Moods
Andrew Huberman
A theory popularized by Stephen Porges that suggests different branches of the vagus nerve are involved in various emotional and physiological states, though some psychological mappings are not aligned with physiology.
What Most Has My Attention Right Now — Credible (vs. Bogus) Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Tim Ferriss
A theory that the vagus nerve is central to the regulation of emotion, social connection, and fear response. Host initially dismissed it due to perceived lack of scientific rigor.
Control Your Vagus Nerve to Improve Mood, Alertness & Neuroplasticity
Andrew Huberman