The Science of Regulating Your Nervous System | Dr. Kevin Tracey

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<p dir="ltr">Plus: How to increase vagal tone, improve heart health, and reduce inflammation.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong id= "docs-internal-guid-e5cb7925-7fff-6d88-9174-5d375c3d5378"></strong>Kevin J. Tracey, MD, is president and CEO of the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research at <a href= "https://feinstein.northwell.edu/">Northwell Health</a>, a pioneer of vagus nerve research and author of the recent book, <a href= "https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/746339/the-great-nerve-by-kevin-j-tracey-md/"> The Great Nerve: The New Science of the VagusNerve and How to Harness Its Healing Reflexes.</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. <a href= "https://www.92ny.org/event/dan-harris-with-allison-gilbert">Register here.</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot <a href= "https://www.eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party">here</a>, or sign up to livestream <a href= "https://www.eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party-livestream">here</a>!<br /> <br /></p> <p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"> This episode is sponsored by:</p> <p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"> <strong>BetterHelp</strong> — Online therapy, matched to your needs. Get 10% off your first month at <a class= "underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href= "https://www.betterhelp.com/happier">https://www.betterhelp.com/happier</a></p> <p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"> <strong>Spark</strong> — Clean energy and focus with zero sugar. Get 30% off and free shipping with code HAPPIER at <a class= "underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://www.drinksparkcom/">https://www.drinksparkcom</a></p>