60-80% of chronic diseases a GP sees are caused by stress. Cardiovascular disease, cancer and autoimmune diseases - All can be linked to underlying stress conditions. It is the lives we lead that has lead to this epidemic. So what can we do to regulate the chemical activity in our brain? Today, Sarah Ann is joined by practitioner and co-founder of Sensate, Stefan Chmelik, to explore how the mind-blowing Vagus Nerve could hold the answer to improving your mental and physical health.Discover what methods you can use to lower your stress, anxiety and reduce your chances of developing chronic disease.Timecodes:00:00 Intro01:15 Guest Intro03:11 Why do some people get better and some don’t?11:12 The continuity between chronic illness, fatigue, autoimmune conditions, allergies, and oversensitivity16:11 The critical importance of greenspaces and communing with nature21:55 How city life is adversely affecting our health and stress25:15 Meditation: It’s affect on stress and anxiety reduction 38:25 Human tough, breathwork, and meditation as tools to help the nervous system45:27 Understanding the mind body connection and what it means 54:00 The Vagus Nerve: Nutrient deficiencies, brain fog, confusion, IBS, IBD59:39 How to become more “antifragile”1:09:43 Sensate – calming music and vibrations, clearing the mind, relaxing the nervous system, the many benefits of Sensate01:18:31 What does Live Well Be Well mean to you?Watch this episode on YouTubeFollow me, Sarah Ann Macklin on InstagramTo give your wellbeing journey that extra boost, try my 30 day ‘Reset My Health’ courseAnd sign up to my newsletter hereJoin my inner circle here!******Thanks to my wonderful sponsors!London Nootropics | Londonnootropics.comFind your flow with adaptogenic coffeeUse code LIVEWELLBEWELL for 20% offSensate | getsensate.com Achieve relaxation and peace anytime, anywhere.Use the code SARAHANN for 10% off******Want to create your own podcast? Contact Fascinate Productions to bring it to life.