Can you really heal your body from within—without medication or expensive treatments?

In this powerful episode of The Science of Self-Healing, Dr. Odell explores one of the most overlooked keys to physical and emotional wellness: the vagus nerve. Known as the "wandering nerve," the vagus connects your brain to your heart, gut, lungs, and more—regulating digestion, immune response, inflammation, and even your ability to feel calm and connected.

He’ll also explain the anatomy and function of this remarkable nerve, how it influences the autonomic nervous system, and why it's essential to your body's natural healing process. You’ll also discover the latest on polyvagal theory, how to improve vagal tone, and practical, accessible ways to stimulate the vagus nerve naturally—like breathwork, cold exposure, chanting, laughter, and even meaningful eye contact.

This episode isn't just science—it's an invitation to slow down, tune in, and awaken your body's deep wisdom to heal, restore, and thrive.

In today’s episode, Dr. Odell explores environmental illness—a growing but often overlooked health crisis caused by exposure to toxins in our everyday surroundings. From air and water pollution to pesticides, mold, and heavy metals, these hidden environmental threats can trigger a wide range of chronic symptoms—from fatigue and asthma to chemical sensitivities and immune dysfunction.

He'll explain:

• What environmental illness is
• How toxins like heavy metals, VOCs, and pesticides affect your body
• Why some people are more sensitive than others
• How to support your body’s natural detoxification systems
• Practical, holistic strategies to heal and protect yourself using bioregulatory medicine

Whether you're a practitioner or someone simply trying to live a cleaner, healthier life, this episode offers meaningful ideas to help you thrive in our increasingly toxic world.

Fatigue isn’t just a side effect of modern life—it can be a sign of something far deeper. In this episode, Dr. Odell uncovers the complex world of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and its surprising link to the powerhouses of our cells: the mitochondria. You’ll discover how mitochondrial dysfunction may lie at the heart of the brain fog, muscle pain, and post-exertional crashes that define this debilitating condition.

We explore the latest science behind energy production, how viruses and inflammation disrupt mitochondrial function, and why fatigue often lingers long after an illness. More importantly, we offer practical, evidence-based strategies for supporting your mitochondrial health—from targeted nutrients and antioxidants to lifestyle therapies and cutting-edge emerging treatments.

Whether you live with chronic fatigue or are just curious about how your body makes—and loses—energy, this episode will transform the way you think about fatigue and healing.