Episode Length: 19:10

The FDA just approved a device that turns off inflammation through electrical stimulation of the vagus nerve—with stunning results for 50% of rheumatoid arthritis patients who've failed medication. But what if you don't need the device? What if consciousness can activate the same healing pathway?

In this episode, Kristin shares breakthrough research from neurosurgeon Dr. Kevin Tracy about how the vagus nerve controls inflammation (the primary driver of biological aging), and introduces her "volume dial" model for activating your body's natural anti-inflammatory switch.

1. The three nervous system settings and which one is silently aging you right now
2. Why chronic inflammation accelerates aging in your face, body, and biology
3. The FDA breakthrough that validates consciousness-based healing approaches
4. The "Living Flame" volume dial model - your essence is always at full power, but reception varies
5. How emotional hijackers (fear, worry, shame, anger) literally trigger inflammation
6. The 3-minute practice that activates your ventral vagal pathway naturally
7. Why longer exhales signal safety to your nervous system
8. How to shift from fight/flight to healing mode even in chaotic circumstances

The Three Nervous System Settings:

1. Fight/Flight Mode → inflammation rises → aging accelerates
2. Shutdown/Freeze Mode → deeper inflammation → worse aging
3. Healing Mode → anti-inflammatory signals flow → regeneration activates

The Living Flame Volume Dial: Your life force (essence, divine spark) is always burning at 100% power. What varies is how much you RECEIVE—like a volume dial that emotional hijackers unconsciously turn down. Turn the dial up consciously, and your vagus nerve signals safety, activating healing chemistry instead of inflammatory aging chemistry.

The Vagus Nerve Connection: When you feel genuinely safe (high flame reception) → ventral vagal pathway activates → inflammation shuts off → oxytocin, DHEA, and regenerative chemistry flow → biological age reverses.

1. Hand on heart - Feel your heartbeat (safety signal)
2. Breathe: 3 seconds in, 7 seconds out - Longer exhale activates vagal tone
3. Ask: "What if I opened up 10% more of this living flame energy?"
4. Visualize the dial - Turn up your flame reception slightly