About this episode

The episode explores the impact of the vagus nerve on stress response and offers strategies for managing chronic stress and anxiety.

Your body isn’t broken — it’s stuck in survival mode.In this episode, we’re diving deep into the nervous system — and why so many people today feel anxious, wired, exhausted, and unable to truly relax.We break down the difference between the sympathetic (fight or flight) and parasympathetic (rest and digest) systems, and how chronic stress can keep your body locked in a constant state of survival.You’ll learn:🧠 What the vagus nerve is and why it’s key to regulating stress and recovery⚖️ How the sympathetic vs parasympathetic systems control your body🔥 The role of cortisol and the acute stress response😰 Why anxiety, burnout, and “wired but tired” feelings happen🌬 How breath-work and simple tools can shift your nervous system in real time⚠️ Common symptoms of nervous system dysregulation💡 Practical ways to support recovery, resilience, and long-term balanceIf you’ve been dealing with chronic stress, anxiety, poor recovery, or feel like your body is always “on edge,” this episode will help you understand what’s actually happening — and how to start fixing it.As always, we focus on real, actionable strategies to help you stop feeling like sh*t and start taking control of your…

People in this episode

Hosts: Dr. Roy Korth, Daniela Korth

Topics covered

• nervous system
• stress response
• vagus nerve
• anxiety
• chronic stress
• breath-work
• recovery

Keywords

• vagus nerve
• stress response
• anxiety
• chronic stress
• breath-work
• nervous system dysregulation
• cortisol
• recovery
• resilience
• health

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Organizations: Stop Feeling Like Shit Podcast

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