Chapters:
00:00:00 - Introduction to Brain Vagus Nerve HP Axes and Neurotransmitters
00:05:02 - The Physiology of Stress and Inflammation
00:10:29 - The Role of the Amygdala and Risk Management
00:15:47 - The Gut Microbiome and Mental Health
00:20:41 - The Role of the HPA Axis in the Stress Response System
00:26:24 - The HPT Axis and Hypothyroidism
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Jul 2023
Stress, Trauma, and Nervous System Regulation
Welcome to this week’s episode of the Mastin Kipp Podcast!In this episode, you’ll learn about:How intentional breathing impacts our physiology.The significance of the vagus nerve's development during the in-utero period and early years.The difference between post-traumatic stress ... Show More
15m 5s
Jul 2023
Vagal Tone: The Key to Unlocking Your Stress Response and Well-being
Welcome to this week’s episode of the Mastin Kipp Podcast!In this episode, you’ll learn about:The connection between vagal tone and the parasympathetic nervous system.Implications of a low vagal tone (increased stress, higher risk of health issues, and more).How to improve your v ... Show More
6m 51s
Jul 2020
Chapter 13: Neurology (Part 1)
This episode covers the first part of the Neurology chapter from Crush Step 1, including topics such as: - Anatomy and Physiology Neurohistology Sensory, Cutaneous, and Muscle Receptors Neurotransmitters Cerebral Perfusion Pressure (CPP) - Anatomy [of the Brain] Learn more about ... Show More
1 h
Jun 2025
Control Your Vagus Nerve to Improve Mood, Alertness & Neuroplasticity
In this episode I explain how your vagus nerve—an extensive neural pathway linking your brain and body in both directions—powerfully regulates your mood, digestion, alertness and even certain food cravings, and I explain how you can activate certain vagus nerve pathways to improv ... Show More
1h 52m
Aug 2025
Ep 63 - The Body Keeps the Score: Trauma & the Body Explained
We covered today:Nervous system 101, why logic fails during alarms, three-body based tools, a composite case, scripts for loved ones and a 7-day rejuvenation plan.Keywords: Trauma-informed, somatic tools, window of tolerance, Vagus nerve, PendulationDisclaimer: This episode is ed ... Show More
17m 41s