Some days, I don’t feel like moving at all. Not because I’m lazy or because I “should” know better, but because I’m tired in a way sleep doesn’t fix. As a mom, as a woman navigating perimenopause, and as someone who has had days where my mood feels… heavy, I’ve learned this: There’s a difference…
Category: Vagus Nerve
The Vagus Nerve: Your Body’s Secret Reset Button
Ever feel like your body is stuck in overdrive—heart pounding, stomach churning, and your brain just won’t shut off? Between managing two teenage boys, studying, juggling everyday demands, and coping with a chronic illness, I often find myself running on high gear both physically and mentally. That restless, “always-on” feeling is exactly where the vagus…