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How to Feel Safe, Secure & At Peace | Stephen Porges, Ph.D. & Seth Porges

Good Life Project

CHAPTER

The Role of the Vagus Nerve in Safety and Social Behavior

This chapter delves into the function of the vagus nerve in our body's sense of safety and how positive social interaction can activate it, leading to feelings of calmness. It also discusses the migration of neurons in the brainstem that control the heart and how it affects our social behavior.

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