A Comprehensive Guide to Vagus Nerve Exercises

Practical Somatic Therapy Self-Healing Techniques to Reduce Chronic Stress & Anxiety, Recover from Trauma, and Restore Balance to Your Nervous System

By: Dr. Ron Daulton Jr.

Narrated by: Christopher O'Neill

Reclaim Calm. Rewire Your Stress Response. Restore Your Life.

Even if stress and anxiety feel like a permanent part of life, there is a way to break free.

Many people feel trapped in cycles of overwhelm, burnout, or trauma—but you're not broken. Your vagus nerve plays a vital role in calming your stress response and restoring emotional balance. This book is your complete, compassionate guide to activating the vagus nerve and healing your nervous system—naturally.

Unlike generic advice, this guide offers easy-to-follow exercises that fit your life and create real change.

Inside, you’ll discover:

• A 5-minute practice that instantly soothes anxiety
• A 28-day Vagus Nerve Reset Program for lasting relief
• How to recognize vagus nerve dysfunction—and fix it
• 3 breathing exercises to activate calm on demand
• 7 dietary tweaks to support nerve health and mood
• Trauma-informed techniques that promote healing
• Zero equipment needed—just your body
• Step-by-step illustrations to master each technique
• A simple breakdown of the Polyvagal Theory
• How to combine movement and mindfulness for calm
• Tips to support therapy or medical treatment
• Clear, easy-to-digest science behind the methods

Whether you’ve tried meditation, medication, or self-help with little relief, this guide offers a new, science-based approach that works—gently and effectively.

You’ll gain powerful tools to ease anxiety, calm your mind, and regain control—even on your busiest days.

You deserve to feel safe in your body again. You deserve peace.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

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Finally Found Relief I Can Feel

I’ve tried so many things for anxiety and chronic stress, but this audiobook made a real difference. The vagus nerve exercises are explained in a way that’s easy to follow, and I could feel my body responding calmer, lighter, more balanced. It’s like my nervous system finally had a chance to breathe. If you’re looking for a natural, body based way to heal and feel better, this one’s a gem. I just wish I’d discovered it sooner!

Simple Tools That Actually Help

I picked this up while dealing with burnout and constant tension in my body. I’d heard about the vagus nerve before but didn’t really understand how to work with it. This book made the exercises easy to follow, and I started noticing a difference after a few days of trying the breathing and grounding techniques. I’m sleeping better and feel a little more calm day to day. It’s been a helpful addition to my self-care routine without being overwhelming.

Regulation = good vibes

I loved how the author discussed how shaking (that is naturally found in nature where ducks flap their wings after a fight with another duck, etc.) can be used in humans to regulate the nervous system and offload stored trauma. I loved the chapter on stretching exercises that help alleviate some of this aforementioned tension. There were also some nice quotes that started chapters from people like Ghandi, that remind us of why many of us are learning this stuff and doing this work in the first place-to chill out and become more mindful and happier! It was really interaction to learn that when we experience trauma, the vagus nerve becomes disrupted. This was great to realize. Dr. Ron Daulton Jr provides listeners with a wealth of excellent information and actionable exercises.

Helped Me Relax During a Tough Week

I listened to this during a week when I was feeling tense and worn out from work and barely sleeping. I started doing a few of the simple breathing exercises while sitting in traffic and noticed I felt calmer before I even got home. The narrator’s voice was smooth and steady which made it easier to focus. I liked that the steps were clear and not overwhelming. Some parts felt a little repetitive but it helped the ideas stick. It gave me tools I could actually use right away.

Calming and Informative

This audiobook gave me a much better understanding of how the vagus nerve affects stress and overall well-being. The exercises are explained in a simple, gentle way and are easy to try on your own. I liked how it focused on real techniques to support healing and reduce anxiety without being overwhelming. It’s a great resource if you’re looking to feel more balanced and in control of your body and emotions.