Vagus Nerve

Type: Concept

Vagus Nerve

As of November 2026, Vagus Nerve has been mentioned in 3 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Jun 2025 on HUBERMAN LAB. Described as influencing heart rate, digestion, and emotional regulation, responsive to vocal tone.

The vagus nerve, also known as the tenth cranial nerve, plays a crucial role in the autonomic nervous system, which is responsible for regulating involuntary functions within the human body. This nerve carries both sensory and motor fibers and serves as a major pathway that connects the brain to various organs, including the heart, lungs, and digestive tract. As a key part of the parasympathetic nervous system, the vagus nerve helps regulate essential involuntary functions like heart rate, breat

Vagus Nerve at a glance
Mentioned in3 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026)
First heardJun 2025 on HUBERMAN LAB
FieldNeuroscience

What do podcasts say about Vagus Nerve?

3 quotes from Steven Bartlett, recorded on HUBERMAN LAB and The Diary Of A CEO.

  • The vagus nerve, which influences heart rate, digestion, and emotional regulation, is highly responsive to vocal tone.
    HUBERMAN LAB · · Hear it
  • Stimulating the vagus nerve and activating the parasympathetic nervous system.
    HUBERMAN LAB · · Hear it
  • Mentioned in the entity list; no clear evaluative language in the provided excerpt.
    Steven Bartlett · The Diary Of A CEO · · Hear it

How do different shows talk about Vagus Nerve?

2 shows discussed Vagus Nerve in these episodes.

Who talks about Vagus Nerve on podcasts?

Steven Bartlett brought up Vagus Nerve; the most recent mention was Sep 2025 on The Diary Of A CEO.

What is Vagus Nerve mentioned alongside?

Vagus Nerve is most often mentioned alongside Gym Shark, Shopify and Dr. Praep Jam Nadas.

Mentioned together: Gym Shark, Shopify, Dr. Praep Jam Nadas, Just Works, Ketone IQ, Visceral Fat, Insulin Resistance, Fasting, Coronary Artery Disease, Aortic Stenosis