The Great Nerve

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The Great Nerve

As of November 2026, The Great Nerve has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Nov 2025 on The Diary Of A CEO. In the Jay Shetty Podcast, Tim Ferriss discusses the great auricular nerve, linking it to feelings of being stuck. He also explores its role in trauma, mood, and emotional pain in his appearance on The Diary Of A CEO, highlighting its significance in understanding emotional experiences.

The great auricular nerve is a cutaneous (sensory) nerve of the head. It originates from the second and third cervical (spinal) nerves (C2-C3) of the cervical plexus. It provides sensory innervation to the skin over the parotid gland and the mastoid process, parts of the outer ear, and to the parotid gland and its fascia.

The Great Nerve at a glance
Mentioned in2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026)
First heardNov 2025 on The Diary Of A CEO
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How do different shows talk about The Great Nerve?

2 shows discussed The Great Nerve in these episodes.

Who talks about The Great Nerve on podcasts?

The Great Nerve came up; the most recent mention was Apr 2026 on Jay Shetty Podcast.

What is The Great Nerve mentioned alongside?

The Great Nerve is most often mentioned alongside UC Berkeley, Evolutionary Biology and The 4-Hour Chef.

Mentioned together: UC Berkeley, Evolutionary Biology, The 4-Hour Chef, Simply Safe, Apple, Mac, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Podcast, Obesity, Veganism