Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition

In this episode, Dr. Jockers explores the role of the vagus nerve and why improving vagal tone can support digestion, stress regulation, sleep, and overall healing. You'll learn how this important nerve connects your brain, gut, heart, and other systems throughout the body.
 
Discover how poor vagal tone can impact your ability to adapt to stress, why the body can become stuck in fight-or-flight or freeze states, and the signs that your nervous system may need more support.
 
Learn simple strategies to activate and strengthen your vagus nerve, including breathing techniques, humming, light exposure, sleep optimization, and key nutrients that help support nervous system recovery.
 
In This Episode: 
00:00 Heart Breath Ratio Test
00:21 Podcast Intro and Vagal Tone Benefits
00:49 Reviews and Health Coaching
03:53 Vagus Nerve Explained
05:54 Polyvagal States and Symptoms
08:53 At Home Vagal Tone Tests
13:26 Root Causes of Poor Tone
14:16 Daily Practices to Boost Tone
16:17 Key Nutrients for Vagus Nerve
16:51 Wrap Up and Share
 

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"When the vagal tone is poor, the nervous system can struggle to adapt to stress." 
~ Dr. Jockers
 
 
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Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers

Website – https://drjockers.com/




If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/

In this episode, Dr. Jockers reveals the most effective strategies to target visceral fat by understanding the role of insulin, cortisol, fasting, and metabolic health. You'll learn why belly fat can be resistant to traditional approaches and the key signals your body needs to start burning fat more effectively.
 
Discover the seven-step process Dr. Jockers recommends to support visceral fat loss, including nutrition strategies, movement, sleep optimization, and ways to improve hormones that influence fat storage and metabolism.
 
You'll also learn how stress, appetite, mindset, and lifestyle factors can impact your ability to lose stubborn belly fat while uncovering practical steps to create an environment where your body can better regulate fat burning.



In This Episode: 
00:00 Belly Fat Cortisol Link
00:12 Podcast Welcome and Support
03:44 Why Visceral Fat Sticks
04:46 Step 1 Insulin and Fasting
06:52 Cut Cortisol Spiking Foods
08:16 Step 3 Blood Flow Movement
11:39 Step 4 Deep Sleep Protocol
15:35 Step 5 Estrogen Engine
18:13 Step 6 Break Cortisol Loop
21:02 Step 7 Appetite and Mindset
24:20 Results Signs and Wrap Up
25:11 Final Podcast Outro
 
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"Our nervous system is constantly in an alarmed state, you cannot heal and repair.".

~ Dr. Jockers
 
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Connect with Dr. Jockers:
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Facebook – https:/www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers

Website – https://drjockers.com/
 
If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/

In this episode, Dr. Jockers sits down with neuroscientist and psychiatrist Dr. Dave Rabin to explore why chronic stress can keep your nervous system stuck in survival mode. You'll learn what happens in the brain and body during fight or flight and why feeling safe plays such an important role in shifting into recovery.
 
Dr. Rabin explains how neuroplasticity allows the brain to develop new responses to stress and why trauma is shaped not only by what happens to us, but by how our nervous system processes those experiences. You'll also hear how gratitude, breathing, soothing touch, and other safety signals can help retrain the body's stress response.
 
You'll also discover the science behind vagus nerve activation and how technology like Apollo Neuro uses gentle vibrations to support nervous system regulation. Dr. Rabin shares what his research reveals about stress resilience, sleep, recovery, and the practical ways you can help your body shift from chronic stress toward a calmer, more adaptable state.
 

In This Episode: 
00:00 Stress As Blood Flow
00:23 Meet Dr Dave Rabin
00:51 Apollo Neuro Overview
05:34 Book Inspiration
07:36 Psychedelic Therapy Shift
09:41 Safety And Vagus Nerve
13:20 How Stress Works
21:51 Gratitude And Regulation
25:28 Trauma Redefined
31:35 Meaning And Resilience
33:24 Stress As Growth
34:58 Reserve Judgment
37:16 Reframing Hardship
38:46 Faith Meets Science
43:03 Touch as Safety Signal
45:31 Apollo Neuro Explained
48:33 Vibes and Body Music
54:45 Oura Sleep Study Results
01:00:22 Why Sleep Heals
01:03:26 Learning Top Down Bottom Up
01:08:38 Final Thanks and Wrap
 
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"Your nervous system was designed to protect you. Sometimes it just needs to be reminded that you are safe."
 
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Connect with Dr. Dave Rabin:
Book: https://amzn.to/4yeB0cw

Website: Touch Therapy Tech for Stress, Sleep & Performance | Apollo Neuro

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Connect with Dr. Jockers:
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Facebook – https:/www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers

Website – https://drjockers.com/

 

If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/

In this episode, Dr. Jockers explores the root causes of acne and skin inflammation, revealing how the gut-liver-skin axis plays a major role in skin health. You'll learn why addressing internal imbalances, inflammation, and gut health may be the key to supporting clearer, healthier skin.
 
Discover the connection between gut dysfunction, endotoxins, nutrient absorption, and common skin issues like acne and rosacea. Dr. Jockers breaks down how factors like stomach acid levels, food choices, and lifestyle habits can influence inflammation throughout the body.
 
Learn practical strategies to support healthier skin from the inside out, including nutrition, hydration, stress management, and key nutrients that can help reduce inflammation and optimize overall skin health.
 
In This Episode: 
00:00 Endotoxins And Acne
00:15 Welcome And Episode Overview
03:13 Inside Out Acne Causes
05:10 Gut Issues And LPS
07:27 Seven Acne Trigger Foods
10:30 Acne Location Clues
14:41 Hydration And Diet Fixes
17:34 Digestion Skin Care Stress
19:08 Zinc Sunlight Red Light
20:40 Wrap Up And Next Steps
 

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"Healthy skin starts with healing the gut and supporting the liver." 
~ Dr. Jockers
 
 
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Resources:
Visit https://pureance.com and get 35% off with code JOCKERS at checkout.

Get 15% off the Premium Starter Kit at branchbasics.com with code DRJOCKERS

 
 
Connect with Dr. Jockers:
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers

Website – https://drjockers.com/




If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/

In this episode, Dr. Jockers reveals the number one gut-healing strategy that supports a healthier microbiome, reduces gut issues like gas, bloating, parasites, and constipation, and explains why mitochondrial function inside your intestinal cells plays a critical role in healing.
 
You'll learn how damaged gut function, stress, toxins, poor sleep, and nutrient deficiencies can impact your intestinal environment and create conditions where harmful bacteria can thrive while beneficial bacteria struggle.
 
Discover how intermittent fasting, proper nutrition, fiber balance, healthy fats, and targeted support like butyric acid and immunoglobulins can help restore gut balance, strengthen the gut barrier, and support long-term healing.



In This Episode: 
00:00 Melatonin Mitochondria Boost
00:18 Gut Healing Strategy Intro
00:50 Coaching And Community Notes
04:19 Mitochondria And Leaky Gut
05:27 Allostatic Load Cell Danger
06:32 Bad Bacteria Oxygen Shift
07:47 Good Bacteria And Butyrate
09:25 Postbiotics Mitophagy Loop
12:10 Diet Fiber Fats Fasting
15:04 Sleep Growth Hormone Melatonin
16:48 Supplements Tributyrin And IgG
19:29 Wrap Up And Next Steps
 
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"The healthier your mitochondria, the stronger your gut barrier becomes.".

~ Dr. Jockers
 
Subscribe to the podcast on:
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Resources:
Visit lionsmanecomplex.com/drj and take advantage of this special offer today.




Connect with Dr. Jockers:
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/

Facebook – https:/www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers

Website – https://drjockers.com/
 
If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/