All Things Vagus

Episode 8: The Power of Breathwork

January 25th, 2023  |  37 mins 20 secs

anxiety, behavioral, body, breath, breathe, breathing, chronic, clinical, disorders, energetic, entanglement, focus, focused, healing, health, integrative medicine, medicine, mind, mind/body, nervous system, nina, nocebo, nutrition, observation, osteopathic, placebo, practitioner, professional, ptsd, quantum science, self care, selfcare, university, vagus, wellbeing

Nina Kahm MSW, LCSW, has been working as a psychotherapist for fifteen years, during which she has worked with a wide variety of modalities that lead to wellness. Her diverse background—with clinical, energetic, and interdisciplinary training—allows her to assess the relationship between body and mind, taking the whole person and their life experiences into consideration. She is passionate about breathwork and awakening our body's own innate ability to heal. Nina’s goal is to explore and address the multifaceted aspects of imbalance and disease through holistic approaches, mind/body connections, and soul-level healing.

Episode 6: Microbiome - Why It Matters

November 30th, 2022  |  46 mins 40 secs

behavioral, bio chemistry, bio-chemistry, biochem, biotech, body, chronic, dr. laura stuve, entanglement, genes, healing, health, integrative medicine, laura stuve, medicine, mind, mind/body, molecular biologist mind body medicine, nervous system, nocebo, observation, osteopathic, placebo, practitioner, professional, quantum science, self care, selfcare, ucsf, university, vagus, wellbeing

Dr. Laura Stuve is a PhD molecular biologist, researcher and instructor of science-based intuitive medicine. Her academic background includes a PhD at UCSF in bio-chemistry and that’s followed by a post-doc fellowship at Stanford working on the Human Genome Project. From there Laura went on to become Senior Director of Research and Development at two California biotech companies, working on identifying genes involved in chronic disease. Laura spent 26 years in basic research in human molecular genetics, academia and in the biotech industry before shifting her to full time teaching, practicing and researching mind-body medicine in 2008.

Episode 5: Accessing Your Inner Wisdom - The Support That Is Always With You

October 28th, 2022  |  50 mins 16 secs

behavioral, chronic, entanglement, healing, health, integrative medicine, medicine, mind, mind/body, nervous system, nocebo, observation, osteopathic, placebo, practitioner, professional, quantum science, self care, selfcare, university, vagus, wellbeing

Angela Adkins has over 25 years of experience in the field of holistic healing, alpha mind intuition training, and personal empowerment processes. She has facilitated seminars and workshops for well over 3,000 students in the United States, Japan, Brazil, Canada, and Germany. She really enjoys sharing cutting edge wellness modalities and speaking at international educational conferences. Angela makes her home in Dallas, Texas, and is passionate about guiding people to understand and awaken their inborn power to heal.

Episode 4: The Energy Resource of Emotions

September 30th, 2022  |  38 mins 42 secs

behavioral, chronic, entanglement, healing, health, integrative medicine, medicine, mind, mind/body, nervous system, nocebo, observation, osteopathic, placebo, practitioner, professional, quantum science, self care, selfcare, university, vagus, wellbeing

Dr.Tracy Clarke is a board certified manual Osteopathic practitioner and holds a doctorate and a PhD in integrative medicine from the International Quantum University of Integrative Medicine in Honolulu, Hawaii. Dr. Clarke's doctoral research focused on the influence of observation, entanglement, placebo, and nosebo on the outcome of healing.This passion for quantum science has enabled Dr.Clark to create courses for anyone who wishes to incorporate these concepts into their professional practice or personal healing journey.

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Episode 3: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Application

September 1st, 2022  |  41 mins 20 secs

acupuncture, behavioral, body, chinese medicine, chronic, emotions, expertise, health, herbal medicine, herbs, homeopathy, medicine, mind, mind/body, nervous system, nutrition, professional, self care, selfcare, university, vagus, wellbeing

Janet Galipo is a doctor of Oriental medicine who has been in private practice since 1993. Her areas of study and expertise include acupuncture, homeopathy, nutrition, and both Chinese and herbal medicine. Dr. Galipo has traveled the globe as an advanced instructor and ambassador of leading edge mind body energy medicine.Today, her Miami based practice is a testament to the powerful integration of all aspects of her holistic mind body spirit approach to health and wellbeing. If you're interested in learning more about Dr. Galipo's approach to health and well being, please visit her website at bodyintuitive.org.

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Episode 2: Emotional Awareness: Learning To Better Understand Yourself

July 28th, 2022  |  34 mins 9 secs

behavioral, body, chronic, dickinson, emotions, end of life care, fairleigh, herbs, medicine, mind, mind/body, montana, nervous system, professional, psychology, psychopharmacology, self care, selfcare, trauma, university, vagus

Our guest today is Carilyn Ellis who received her doctorate in clinical psychology from George Fox University and then her postdoctoral masters in clinical psychopharmacology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. She is the former president of the Oregon Psychological Association, has her own private practice, and also teaches graduate psychology and behavioral medicine for George Fox University. She has worked in a variety of medical settings and has completed formal training as well as professional development in the areas of trauma, chronic medical conditions, pain, and end of life care.

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Episode 1: Daily Rhythms: Stay In Sync Regardless of Your Schedule

June 29th, 2022  |  47 mins 14 secs

ayurvedic, body, circadian rhythm, herbs, microbiome, mind, mind/body, montana, nervous system, neuropharmacology, neuroscience, pathophysiology, pharmacy, professional, self care, selfcare, university, vagus

Diana I. Lurie, PhD., is a Professor of Neurophamacology in the Skaggs School of Pharmacy at the University of Montana. She recieved he PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Pennsylvania. She directs a research laboratory focusing on dysfunction and the response of the nervous system to natural products, including Ayurvedic herbs. The Lurie laboratory is currently studying neuroinflammation in the brain, and is evaluating the ability of select Ayurvedic herbs to inhibit the release of proinflammatory cytokines. Dr. Lurie teaches in the areas of neuroscience pathophysiology. She is a certified Ayurvedic Practitioner and teaches courses in Ayurveda.

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